Actor Lee Jung Jae recently made waves on the The Jennifer Hudson Show when he was given a surprise Korean welcome during his appearance to promote Squid Game season 2.

On January 8, a video titled "Hello Lee Jung-jae" was shared on the official X (formerly Twitter) account of the popular U.S. talk show, and it quickly caught fans' attention.

In the video, the staff of The Jennifer Hudson Show greeted Lee Jung Jae with an energetic "Hello Lee Jung-jae" in Korean while singing. Lee Jung Jae, clearly caught off guard, clapped his hands, danced along, and blew a kiss in response—leaving viewers in awe.

This heartfelt gesture is part of a tradition on The Jennifer Hudson Show, called the "Spirit Tunnel," where Jennifer Hudson and her team sing and dance to welcome their guests. The video of Lee Jung Jae's reaction went viral across platforms like X, TikTok, and Instagram, with fans sharing their love.

One fan commented, "Hearing Lee Jung Jae being welcomed in Korean was such a special moment! I loved seeing him enjoy it so much," while another said, "His smile and reaction warmed my heart. It’s so nice to see him so happy."

During the show, Lee Jung Jae was also congratulated for being the first Asian actor to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor. When asked about Squid Game season 2, he shared, "There’s a new game this season. Some games are ones I played as a kid, so they’ll be familiar to you. There will also be games that’ll make you think, 'Oh, I’ve seen a game like that in Korea.'"

In Squid Game season 2, viewers can expect the intense battle between Gi-hun (played by Lee Jung Jae) and the Frontman (played by Lee Byung Hun), as Gi-hun returns to seek revenge in the deadly game. The highly anticipated season 3 is set to be released later this year.

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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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