Actor Ahn Jae Hyun has opened up about a life-changing traffic accident that left him fighting for his life and completely changed his future.

In a recent video released on April 2nd, Ahn Jae Hyun sat down with Kwak Bum on Lee Guk Joo’s official channel, where he revealed shocking details about the accident and how it influenced his career.

Ahn Jae Hyun shared that when he was younger, his dream was simply to be a "rich dad", saying, "I thought that as long as I could make money from a job, I didn’t care what I did." But things took a dramatic turn when he was just 20 years old.

"I had a traffic accident. I was sitting in the passenger seat of a taxi and was involved in a side-impact crash. Two of my ribs were broken, and when I woke up, I had a tube in me. My lung had burst," he recalled.

The accident left him in the hospital for six long months, and during that time, Ahn Jae Hyun had a lot of time to reflect. "I really objectified myself and thought, 'What do you want to do for a living?'" he said.

He realized that his looks might not be enough for a career in entertainment. "I thought I couldn’t be an actor or singer, but since I’m tall and my face is like this, maybe I could try being a model."

However, his model aspirations didn’t go as planned. "As soon as I was discharged, I went to a model academy. Out of 20 men, 10 were chosen, but I didn’t even pass the first round. Later, when I asked the staff, they said I looked old-fashioned."

Ahn Jae Hyun's story shows just how much a single moment can change your life, and how determination can push you toward unexpected paths.

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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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