Won Bin, who has been away from the spotlight for years, made a rare public appearance to pay respects to the late Kim Sae Ron.

On February 17th, a funeral altar for Kim Sae Ron was set up at the Seoul Asan Medical Center. Her parents and younger sisters, Kim Ah Ron and Kim Ye Ron, stood as chief mourners.

Upon hearing the tragic news, Won Bin and his wife, actress Lee Na Young, sent a condolence wreath. The ribbon on the wreath read, "Deepest condolences for the deceased."

But that wasn’t all—Won Bin also visited the funeral hall in person. The actor, who starred alongside Kim Sae Ron in the 2010 hit film The Man from Nowhere, has been on a long hiatus from the entertainment industry.

However, he made a rare public appearance to personally offer his condolences, showing his deep respect for his former co-star.

Actresses Han So Hee and Kim Bo Ra were also spotted at the funeral. Kim Bo Ra’s condolence wreath had a heartfelt message that read, "When we meet again, I’ll nag you less."

Other celebrities also sent condolence wreaths, including actors Gong Myung, Ma Dong Seok, and the band FTISLAND. ASTRO’s MJ and Jinjin also sent a wreath on behalf of their agency, Fantagio.

Blitzway Studio, which represents stars like Go Doo Shim, Jung Ryeo Won, Joo Ji Hoon, Son Dam Bi, Chun Woo Hee, Park Ha Sun, and Woo Do Hwan, also expressed their condolences.

Even Kim Se Ui, the head of the YouTube channel Garo Sero Research Institute, sent a wreath to honor Kim Sae Ron.

Won Bin’s sudden public appearance after years of hiatus has left many netizens emotional, with fans remembering his special bond with Kim Sae Ron from The Man from Nowhere.

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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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