Actor Jeon Bae Soo is set to take on a major role in the highly anticipated drama Undercover High School, keeping his career red-hot!

The upcoming MBC Friday-Saturday drama, which is set to premiere in February, follows the intense story of a National Intelligence Service (NIS) agent who goes undercover as a high school student. His mission? To track down the missing gold bars of Emperor Gojong. As he navigates high school life, the drama promises a rollercoaster of thrilling and chaotic moments.

In the drama, Jeon Bae Soo will portray Ahn Seok Ho, the team leader of NIS’s Domestic Team 4. Known for his humble and approachable personality, Seok Ho is a key figure who becomes a vital ally to Jeong Hae Seong (played by Seo Kang Joon). Seok Ho also carries a huge secret and is unexpectedly tasked with taking care of young Hae Seong after the mysterious disappearance of his senior.

The drama promises to be filled with shocking twists as Seok Ho faces the challenges of his mission, leading to some unexpected turns in the storyline. Fans are eagerly awaiting to see how Jeon Bae Soo's character will unfold, especially with the chemistry he shares with Seo Kang Joon’s character.

Jeon Bae Soo has impressed audiences with his versatile roles in dramas like Face Me, My Harry, Queen of Tears, Sacred Divorce, and Extraordinary Attorney Woo, as well as films such as Land of Happiness, Jeon Ran, and Confidential Assignment 2: International.

Undercover High School is penned by Im Young Bin, known for his work on Sketch and The Real Deal, and directed by Choi Jung In, who gained acclaim with No, Not at All and The Flower Blooms at Night.

Jeon Bae Soo's thrilling performance in Undercover High School is sure to be one of the highlights of this exciting new drama, coming to MBC in February! Don't miss it.

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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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