Actress Seo Ye Ji made her first public appearance in two years, showing off her undeniable charm despite past controversies.

On August 23rd, Seo Ye Ji attended a makeup brand's pop-up store event at Lotte Department Store in Seoul. This was her first official event since a gaslighting controversy put her in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.

Seo Ye Ji wowed everyone in a stylish white blouse with a deep V-neckline and a bold red mini skirt, complete with a rose decoration.

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Her look was finished with striking red lipstick. She posed for the cameras, waving and even giving a cute heart gesture.

The red skirt Seo Ye Ji wore is from brand B and comes with a hefty price tag of about 2.635 million won. She also accessorized with earrings and rings from the same brand, with the layered rings priced at 8.95 million won and 1.8 million won.

In April 2021, Seo Ye Ji faced a serious gaslighting scandal where she was accused of controlling actor Kim Jung Hyun’s behavior during their relationship.

The controversy didn't stop there—allegations of staff mistreatment, school bullying, lying about her education, and more followed, causing her to step back from the entertainment industry.

Though she attempted a comeback in 2022 with the tvN drama "Eve," the show didn’t perform well. However, Seo Ye Ji recently signed an exclusive contract with Sublime in June, signaling that she’s ready to return to the industry.

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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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