• Sung Shi Kyung, Kim So Hyun And Lee Do Hyun Were Selected As MCs For 'KBS Drama Awards'

    Actors Sung Shi Kyung, Kim So Hyun, and Lee Do Hyun were selected as MCs for the 2021 KBS Drama Awards.

    Hankyung.com confirmed on November 23 that the actors will be the MCs for the 2021 KBS Drama Awards. Sung Shi Kyung, Kim So Hyun, and Lee Do Hyun who were recognized of having an excellent hosting ability will finally join forces as the MCs for the said event which raises expectations among fans.

    This year's KBS Drama Awards will be held face-to-face as the quarantine restriction were loosened. It is exciting just thinking about the changes that the KBS will show this year. Last year, KBS conducted a meticulous quarantine activities and an awards ceremony without spectators to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19).

    Kim So Hyun, who recently played the title role of Pyeong-gang in KBS 2TV's 'River of the Moon' this year and who is known for her solid acting skills which was developed from her child role has been recognized for her oustanding MC ability for a music ranking program.

    Attention is also focused on what kind of performance Lee Do Hyun will show as an MC, after having his first lead role in KBS 2TV's 'Youth in May' after JTBC '18 Again' and Netflix's 'Sweet Home'.

    Sung Shi Kyung, who has been active as a DJ for a number of entertainment programs and radio. In particular, as Cha Tae-hyun, who was with '2 Days & 1 Night' season 2 this year, is also expected to participate in the awards ceremony through 'Police Class', the reunion of the two is also expected to be a spectating point.

    Meanwhile, the KBS Drama Awards will be broadcast live on December 31st.

  • BLACKPINK’s Jisoo Secretly Helped Her Friend Get a Role? Choi Hee Jin Reveals How Their Friendship Led to a Cameo in ‘Newtopia’

    Actress Choi Hee Jin, who impressed viewers with her performance in Motel California, opened up about her close friendship with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo — and how it led to her special cameo in Newtopia.

    Choi Hee Jin recently wrapped up her role as veterinarian Yoon Nan Woo in MBC’s Motel California, which ended on February 15th.

    The actress met with reporters on February 14 at her agency, Saram Entertainment, to talk about her busy schedule and her unexpected role in Newtopia.

    The actress revealed that her cameo in Newtopia happened because of her bond with Jisoo, who stars as the female lead in the drama.

    “Before I signed with my current agency, when I wasn’t with any company, I was offered the role of Jisoo unnie’s best friend in *Snowdrop. Even before the director contacted me, Jisoo unnie had already told me about it”, Choi Hee Jin shared.

    She added, “The director knew about the chemistry Jisoo unnie and I had in *Snowdrop*. Even though the role was very small, they asked if I would be willing to make a cameo in *Newtopia. It really is a tiny part”, she said, smiling shyly.

    The actress emphasized that the opportunity felt special because it reflected her real-life friendship with Jisoo. “There was really no one else but me who fit the role as her close friend, so they asked if I could do it. It’s a very small part, but I was happy to do it”, she said.

    Choi Hee Jin also shared how touched she was by the love she still receives for her past work with Jisoo.

    “Jisoo unnie personally reached out to me too, and we’re still very close. But more than anything, I was grateful that people still remember me from *Snowdrop. Since I made a special appearance this time, I’d love to ask Jisoo unnie to return the favor with a cameo in one of my future projects”, she said with a laugh.

    Fans are loving the sweet friendship between the two actresses — and many are already hoping to see them share the screen again in a bigger project!

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