Jang Da Ah recently sat down with SpoTV News for an interview following the completion of filming for the TVing original series 'Pyramid Game.'

Meeting at a café in Samcheong-dong, Seoul on March 28, she expressed her gratitude for debuting as an actress and landing a role in such a compelling project.

During the conversation, Jang Da Ah opened up about the pressure she felt after gaining attention as 'Jang Won Young's older sister.'

Despite dreaming of becoming an actress for a long time, she admitted to initially grappling with the additional scrutiny that came with her familial connection.

However, she remained steadfast in focusing on her craft and delivering a compelling performance.

When asked if she received feedback from her younger sister, Jang Da Ah shared that while there wasn't specific commentary on her work, her family enjoyed the project.

She even received a supportive gesture from her sister, Jang Won Young, who sent her a screenshot of 'Pyramid Game' to show her support.

Addressing the label of "Jang Won Young's older sister" that seemed to shadow her, Jang Da Ah acknowledged it as a public fact but expressed her determination to carve out her own identity in the acting industry over time.

She emphasized that while she didn't desire the label, she accepted it as part of her journey and believed it would gradually fade as she establishes herself as an actress.

'Pyramid Game,' adapted from the popular Naver webtoon, delves into the harrowing dynamics of a survival hierarchy among students, exploring themes of victimhood, perpetration, and bystander apathy that lead to escalating violence within their ranks.

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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