Former Oh My Girl member Jiho, now going by Gong Jiho as an actress, is making waves in the drama world with her first major role in SBS’s Buried Hearts". She plays Myung Tae Geum, a genius hacker with a sharp mind and a mischievous side.

At first glance, Myung Tae Geum seems like just an ordinary musical instrument shop owner. But in reality, she’s the heir to a private loan business and a top-tier hacker with skills that can shake things up.

In Episode 3, which aired on February 28, Myung Tae Geum finally stepped into action.

At the request of her longtime friend Seo Dong Joo (played by Park Hyung Sik), she joined a high-stakes mission to hack into Yeom Jang Sun’s (played by Heo Jun Ho) massive 2 trillion won account.

While she’s usually playful, she showed intense focus when it mattered most, proving to be Seo Dong Joo’s most reliable ally.

After successfully pulling off the hack, her sassy line—"Come back with fanfare. And when Yeom Jang Sun loses his mind over this, make sure to let me watch."—had viewers loving her cheeky and confident attitude. Jiho’s effortless acting made Myung Tae Geum’s bold personality shine, and her chemistry with Park Hyung Sik was another major highlight.

Jiho, who debuted with Oh My Girl in 2015 and left the group in 2022 to pursue acting, is already proving she made the right choice. Her natural expressions, smooth delivery, and strong presence in Buried Hearts are earning her praise, and fans can’t wait to see how her character will impact the drama’s intense revenge plot.

Meanwhile, Buried Hearts airs every Friday at 10 PM and Saturday at 9:50 PM KST. Are you watching Jiho’s exciting new journey?

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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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