Actress and singer Hyeri just revealed a jaw-dropping detail about her role in the drama Friendly Rivalry – she bought all her own luxury clothes, bags, and accessories for her character! Talk about dedication!

On February 7th, Hyeri uploaded a new video titled “I guess I’ll watch the drama because of the kissing scene. Behind the scenes of ‘Friendly Rivalry’” on her YouTube channel. In the video, Hyeri and co-star Kang Hye Won spilled some behind-the-scenes tea about their drama, and Hyeri opened up about something fans didn’t expect!

Hyeri shared that her character in Good Rivalry, "Jae," is a top 1% student at Cha-Hwa High School. Jae is not only brilliant but also stunningly beautiful and comes from a wealthy family, so every detail of her appearance had to be perfect. To nail the look, Hyeri admitted that she took matters into her own hands and bought all the high-end clothes and accessories herself!

Hyeri explained that it was hard to get sponsorships for the drama's wardrobe, as products from brands need to be shown right away, but the airing of dramas takes time. So, to make sure her character looked flawless, Hyeri splurged on luxury items, from bags to clothes to accessories – all out of her own pocket!

When Kang Hye Won heard this, she was shocked. "Really? They were all expensive?" she asked, to which Hyeri replied with a laugh, "I did everything with my own money!" Hyeri even went the extra mile to buy items that she wouldn't normally wear in real life, like a ribbon headband, which she humorously confessed she has never worn again since.

Fans were loving the behind-the-scenes stories, and Hyeri even joked, “Should I hold a flea market and sell them at half-price?” Kang Hye Won playfully responded, “Half-price? I’m going right now!” leaving everyone laughing.

Hyeri’s commitment to her role just shows how far she’s willing to go to bring her character to life! Fans are in for a treat as they continue watching Friendly Rivalry!

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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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