Actress Jeon Do Yeon shared her thoughts about her junior colleagues.

On August 4th, the YouTube channel "Fairy Jaehyung's Fairy Table" posted a video titled "How did you endure those times, Do Yeon?"

During the episode, Jung Jae Hyun mentioned that many junior actors attended the play "Cherry Orchard" in which Jeon Do Yeon performed.

Bae Doona, among others, also came to see the play and gave flowers to Jeon Do Yeon. Other juniors such as Kim Go Eun, Lim Ji Yeon, Cha Eun Woo, and Chun Woo Hee also visited.

Jung Jae Hyun remarked, "More than the promotion, the photos taken by the juniors in the waiting room became a big issue. It made me think that you are an actor they really admire." Jeon Do Yeon responded, "I was very grateful and proud. I thought, 'I've lived my life well, I've survived well, I've endured well.'"

Jung Jae Hyun brought up what Kim Go Eun said about Jeon Do Yeon on "Fairy Table." He said, "When Kim Go Eun appeared, she mentioned that you don’t give advice to juniors first, but instead, you give them more compliments."

Previously, Kim Go Eun had said, "She never once told me, 'You should do it this way.' When I was struggling and asked for advice, she said, 'How about relaxing your breath?' which was a eureka moment for me."

Jeon Do Yeon, seemingly embarrassed, said, "I don't remember well," and continued, "I always say that even though we are seniors and juniors, we are colleagues on set. Even if what they do seems lacking to me, that's my feeling, not theirs. And aren’t they portraying a different character? No one knows the character better than they do. It's about mutual respect."

When Jung Jae Hyun commented, "That’s not an easy thing to do. There might be some rude juniors," Jeon Do Yeon admitted, "That's true. But I can’t really say much. I either watch them or complain behind their backs. I tell them it's okay in person. It happens, right?" making everyone laugh.

Jung Jae Hyun then remarked, "It seems the feelings you have on set as a senior are different from what we know."

Jeon Do Yeon replied, "In fact, when I’m on set, I focus more on the work than on anyone else. Honestly, there aren’t that many rude juniors," then added with a laugh, "But they’re not completely absent." Jung Jae Hyun concluded, "Focusing on your work means you’re a perfectionist," to which Jeon Do Yeon agreed.

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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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