Actor Lee Jong Suk is set to shine in his next project, the new tvN drama Seocho-dong! His agency, Ace Factory, has confirmed his role in this exciting series.

Seocho-dong is a lively youth drama that focuses on office workers, particularly associate lawyers who travel to the legal town of Seocho-dong every day. The story is written by a real attorney and will show the true experiences of lawyers as they navigate everyday cases and grow in their careers.

This drama marks a reunion for Lee Jong Suk and director Park Sang-woo, who previously worked together on Lee’s hit series W in 2016, raising fans' excitement even more. The script is penned by Lee Seung-hyun, who will share diverse episodes based on the real-life experiences of lawyers.

In Seocho-dong,Lee Jong Suk will play Ahn Joo-hyung, a nine-year attorney known for his logical but blunt approach to cases. Joo-hyung chose to become a lawyer because he found the work interesting, not because he wanted to save the world.

He has been with the same company for nine years and earns a high salary, but he feels stagnant and hasn’t pursued his own practice. However, his comfortable life is about to change.

Lee Jong Suk previously impressed viewers with his role as a lawyer in Big Mouth (2022), winning the Grand Prize at the MBC Acting Awards. Now, he is ready to showcase the everyday challenges of an office worker lawyer in Seocho-dong, drawing interest in his new character.

Seocho-dong is set to air on tvN in the first half of next year.

In personal news, Lee Jong Suk is in a relationship with singer and actress IU. He confirmed dating rumors that began on December 31, 2022, as they continue to nurture their romance.

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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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