Ju Ji Hoon’s new Netflix series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" is taking over the streaming world, and his career is hitting new heights with its massive success!

Since its worldwide release on January 24, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" has been an instant hit, with Ju Ji Hoon playing the genius surgeon Baek Kang Hyuk, who revives a struggling trauma team.

His role as the leader of 'Team Severe' is already being hailed as a "career-defining role," and the series is setting all kinds of records.

The drama has been at the top of Netflix’s “Top 10 in South Korea” since its launch. According to Good Data Corporation’s Week 5 TV-OTT buzz survey, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" ranked first in the drama category, and Ju Ji Hoon also topped the cast popularity charts.

It dominated in three of the four major metrics: netizen response, video views, and social media buzz. In fact, the buzz score for "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" was more than 2.5 times higher than Squid Game 2.

But that’s not all! The success of "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" has also given Ju Ji Hoon’s earlier film, Unofficial Operation, a huge boost, as it re-entered Netflix's “Top 10 Movies in South Korea.” Talk about a comeback!

On a global scale, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" is also climbing Netflix’s all-time rankings. From January 27 to February 2, the series reached 11.9 million viewers, hitting the number one spot in the non-English TV show category.

When including English-language shows, it ranked second after The Night Agent with 15.2 million views. At this pace, "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call" is poised to challenge the success of hits like All of Us Are Dead and The Glory.

Fans are praising Ju Ji Hoon’s acting for its perfect balance of intensity and calmness, particularly during high-stress medical emergencies.

His subtle, yet powerful performance, especially his precise hand movements and natural gestures, has even earned admiration from medical professionals.

To thank his fans for all the support, Ju Ji Hoon will host a fan meeting with the rest of 'Team Severe' on February 10 at 7:30 PM at the CGV Yongsan I’Park Mall. 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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