Actress Chae Soo Bin recently shared some funny and relatable stories about her family's reactions to her latest drama, When the Phone Rings.

In an interview with Spotv News on January 8th, Chae Soo Bin opened up about how her father handles watching her in love scenes on screen.

"My dad can't watch the kiss scenes, so he always turns off the TV," she said with a laugh. "I think it's hard for him to watch." It seems like her father prefers to skip those intense moments!

Chae Soo Bin starred as the lead character, Hong Hee Joo, in the popular MBC drama When the Phone Rings, which just wrapped up its run.

The show, based on a hit web novel, follows a married couple in a political marriage who experience a thrilling, secret romance after receiving a mysterious phone call.

Chae Soo Bin’s character, Hong Hee Joo, faces a tragic past involving a devastating accident that leaves her step-sister deaf and her younger brother dead.

The actress revealed that she watched the final episode of the show alone. "I went to my grandmother's house, so I didn't watch it with them. I watched it alone in silence," she explained. "I couldn't watch it with my parents. I think my dad couldn't handle it."

While her dad may not have been able to watch it, her mom seemed to love the drama. "My mom seemed to enjoy it a lot. Every time an episode ended, she'd say, 'Wow, that was fun'", Chae Soo Bin shared.

However, it wasn’t easy for the family to watch together, as her dad was always away when it aired. "Whenever we could watch it together, my dad was never home," she added. "He would prepare himself, and when the drama ended, he'd watch it on Netflix and fall asleep."

Chae Soo Bin also joked about her dad's efforts to avoid the kiss scenes. "He can't watch my kiss scenes, so he always turns the TV off. When the kiss scenes come on, he's like, 'Ugh!' and turns it off," she said, making everyone laugh at the relatable father-daughter moment.

Even though her dad tries to skip the steamy scenes, it’s clear that the family is proud and supportive of her acting career.

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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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