Actor Ji Chang Wook shared a hilarious story about a recent purchase he made on a secondhand app.

On the November 12 episode of SBS's On A Whim, Ji Chang Wook revealed he bought a Pokémon sticker scrapbook through the popular app Carrot.

When host Yoo Jae Suk asked if he had used Carrot before, Ji Chang Wook casually replied, “I bought a Pokémon sticker scrapbook. I met the seller in Dongdaemun recently,” making everyone on set laugh.

His co-star Yoo Yeon-seok asked in surprise, “Did you actually go in person, with a mask on?” Ji Chang Wook nodded and added, “Yep, I even haggled a bit with the seller and got it for 260,000 KRW.”

Ji Chang Wook went on to share his reason for buying the stickers, saying, “Most people buy these stickers to collect them, but I just wanted to actually use them! I bought them to stick everywhere.”

When Yoo Jae Suk asked if he followed through, Ji Chang Wook said with a smile, “Yes, I did! I put them on my tumbler, all over my house… It was like my own little rebellion against people who can’t bear to use them as actual stickers,” which had everyone laughing.

He then quietly admitted, “But I still have a lot left.”

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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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