Goo Hye Sun recently shared the surprising story behind her casting as Geum Jan Di in the hit drama Boys Over Flowers.

On the October 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Park Won Sook's Let's Live Together, she revealed how she impressed the production team.

During a morning chat with Park Won Sook, Hye Eun Yi, Kim Mi Ryeo, and herself, the conversation turned to Boys Over Flowers. Hye Eun Yi praised her, saying, "That drama was made for you."

Goo Hye Sun explained, “At that time, I was already busy with my next project when the opportunity for Boys Over Flowers came up. Usually, leads don’t have to audition, but when I got there, it turned out to be an audition room."

She recalled, “While reading the script, I heard them say I was too old for the role. I was 24, and the story is about high school students.”

She continued, “They could have talked about this after I left, but I heard them. So, I boldly told them, 'If you don’t like me, you don’t have to cast me.' I started to walk out, but then the writer said, 'This is the attitude we’re looking for!' and I was cast right then and there.”

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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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