After taking a 15-year break, actor Won Bin has made a rare public appearance, sparking excitement among fans. His return comes through a new TV commercial, putting to rest rumors of his retirement.

On January 7th, a fresh commercial for the cosmetics brand "Incellderm" was released, featuring Won Bin as the model. This marks his first appearance in over a year and fans have eagerly awaited his return.

In the ad, Won Bin wears a white shirt and jacket while holding the plant Centella Asiatica and gazing directly into the camera. Even in close-up shots, he still looks as handsome as ever, showing off his chiseled features.

The rare sight of Won Bin has sparked a wave of positive reactions online. Netizens have been commenting things like, "He doesn't seem to age at all," "He still looks amazing, but I guess time catches up with him," and "Maybe the AI theory about him is true."

Won Bin has stayed out of the spotlight since his last film, The Man From Nowhere, in 2010. In 2015, he married actress Lee Na Young in a small wedding and later that year, they welcomed their son.

While Lee Na Young returned to acting, Won Bin remained mostly absent from the public eye, saying he was "reading scripts" but taking no major projects.

In 2014, rumors about his retirement started when he withdrew from a coffee commercial he had been a part of for 16 years. His agency quickly denied the rumors, but speculation about his future in acting continued.

During a variety show last year, host Park Kyung Lim mentioned that she had hoped to meet him, commenting that even after all these years, he hadn't done a project.

Ji Chun Hee, a close friend of Won Bin and Lee Na Young, shared that it's not that Won Bin doesn't want to work, but that he seems to be dealing with some pressure. She also mentioned that despite the years, Won Bin has matured into an even more handsome man.

Now, after a long wait, Won Bin has made a rare comeback with this commercial. Fans are hopeful that this could be a sign that a new project is on the way. Will 2025 bring a fresh role for the actor? Fans are eagerly watching for his next move.

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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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