Actress Lee Young Ae made a jaw-dropping appearance at the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, leaving fellow actors in complete surprise!

On January 11, KBS 2TV aired the 2024 KBS Drama Awards, which was initially supposed to be live on December 31 but was pre-recorded due to the national mourning period following the Jeju Air plane disaster.

Lee Young Ae made a special appearance to present the Popularity Award, and her entrance immediately caught everyone’s attention.

As she greeted the audience with, "It’s been a while since I’ve greeted you at the KBS Drama Awards," the camera focused on actor Kim Myung Soo’s shocked reaction.

Kim Myung Soo was seen with his mouth slightly open in awe, which caused the audience to burst into laughter.

Host Jang Sung Kyu couldn’t help but comment, “You look very surprised!” To which Lee Young Ae responded with a smile, “It’s been a long time since I’ve been here, so I’m a bit nervous.”

In addition to her appearance, Lee Young Ae also promoted her upcoming KBS 2TV drama Eun Soo’s Good Day, set to air in 2025.

The drama will be a human thriller about a woman in her 40s caring for her sick husband. When she finds discarded drugs, it sets off a chain of unexpected events.

Fans were thrilled by Lee Young Ae’s surprise appearance, and her upcoming drama has already sparked a lot of interest!

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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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