Actor Lee Jung Jae has finally spoken out about his close friend, Jung Woo Sung, who’s recently been at the center of a private life controversy.

In an interview on January 2nd, Lee Jung Jae, known for his role in the hit Netflix series Squid Game Season 2, gave fans an update on his long-time friend.

The two stars have been close for years, and Lee Jung Jae didn't hold back when asked about Jung Woo Sung, who has been dealing with some serious personal drama.

Jung Woo Sung made headlines after admitting to having an extramarital child, along with rumors of a romance with a non-celebrity woman and flirtatious social media messages.

Because of this, he was notably absent from Artist Company’s New Year’s greetings, sparking even more attention.

During his interview at a café in Seoul, Lee Jung Jae explained, "Jung Woo Sung is currently busy filming Made in Korea and has been traveling for the shoot. I haven’t seen him recently because of his filming schedule."

He went on to say, "I’m often overseas for promotions myself, sometimes for weeks at a time, so we’ve both been pretty busy. But once our schedules clear up, we’ll meet up".

While addressing his own career, Lee Jung Jae revealed that he’s juggling multiple projects, including working on a script and preparing for Squid Game Season 2 promotions.

He admitted that he’s currently more focused on acting and directing, especially with Squid Game continuing to take the world by storm.

Despite the ongoing controversy surrounding Jung Woo Sung, Lee Jung Jae assured fans that the two are still close friends and will catch up once their hectic schedules allow.

Meanwhile, Lee Jung Jae continues to focus on his own booming career and looks forward to sharing more projects with his fans in the future.

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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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