The new thriller Broken, starring Ha Jung Woo and Kim Nam Gil, has made an explosive debut, landing at #1 on the box office on its opening day!

According to the Korean Film Council’s official network, Broken drew in 42,562 viewers on its first day, securing the top position and kicking off its potential to be a big hit.

The movie follows Min Tae as he investigates a shocking night involving his brother’s body, his missing wife, and a bestselling novel that eerily predicted the events.

With such a strong start, Broken has already piqued the interest of many, sparking talks about whether it could be a surprise winner at the box office.

Meanwhile, Hitman 2, which had been leading the box office for a while, dropped to second place, attracting 33,533 viewers. The movie has now accumulated a total of 2,083,232 viewers.

Coming in at #3 was The Secret We Cannot Speak, starring Do Kyung Soo, Won Jin Ah, and Shin Ye Eun, with 22,311 viewers. The film has been performing steadily, holding the top spot for overall ticket reservations for its second consecutive week and maintaining its long-term success with a total of 416,190 viewers.

As for The Black Nuns, it ranked #4 with 18,677 viewers, pushing its total audience count to a massive 1.5 million. The film is expected to break even soon, surpassing 1.6 million views.

The total number of moviegoers on this day reached 155,437, marking a strong start to the week at the box office.

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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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