Jo Min Ji, who wowed viewers with her beauty and intelligence on Netflix’s Single’s Inferno 3, is stepping into a whole new role—as a sports announcer!

On February 21, MBC Plus announced that Jo Min Ji has officially joined MBC Sports Plus and will be hosting the studio segments of M-Sports in Camp 2025, a special KBO League spring camp coverage program starting February 22.

Jo Min Ji first gained attention as the Miss Korea runner-up in 2021 before making waves on Single’s Inferno 3 as the “female shark.” Since then, she has continued working as an announcer, and now, she’s taking on a new challenge in the sports world!

She won’t be alone—her co-host, Im Chae Won, is also a fresh face in the industry. Im Chae Won, who previously won Miss Glorize Korea and trained as an idol, will bring her own charm to the show. MBC Plus shared, “With these two new announcers, M-Sports in Camp 2025 will have a unique and refreshing atmosphere compared to traditional sports programs.”

M-Sports in Camp 2025 will air live every evening for 10 days, from February 22 to March 3. The show will deliver the latest updates on KBO League teams currently training in Okinawa and Miyazaki, Japan, with in-depth coverage of training sessions, key player interviews, and team performance analysis.

Four of the Samsung Lions’ practice games will also be broadcast live at 1 PM, followed by highlights and expert analysis. Field reporters Jung Byung Moon, Kim Soo Hwan, and Kim Hee Yeon will provide on-site updates, while top commentators like Lee Sang Hoon, Jung Min Chul, Park Jae Hong, Kim Sun Woo, and Heo Do Hwan will break down the action.

The MBC Sports Plus production team expressed their excitement, saying, “To make this season’s spring camp coverage even more immersive, we’ve assembled the best commentators and production staff for on-site reporting. With rookie announcers Jo Min Ji and Im Chae Won leading the studio, we’re looking forward to bringing a fresh and dynamic broadcast.”

With this big career shift, fans are excited to see Jo Min Ji shine in her new role as a sports announcer.

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Lee Jun Young recently opened up about the emotional toll of playing a villain—and how one powerful scene made him break down in tears behind the scenes.

On the May 1st episode of KBS 2TV’s variety show Problem Child in House, Lee Jun Young appeared alongside co-star Jung Eun Ji to promote their new KBS drama Pump Up the Healthy Love.

During the show, Lee Jun Young was asked about the most unforgettable villain he’s played. He chose his role as Han Su Gang in the film Brave Citizen.

He explained, “It was really tough to film. I had to act like I was leading school violence, and there was even a scene where I bullied a grandmother.”

The hosts were surprised, pointing out how kind and gentle he seems in real life. Lee Jun Young shared how he transforms for such roles.

“I try to act as bad as I can, but sometimes the director says, ‘You still look too nice.’ Then I focus even harder and adjust right away.”

He also revealed that filming one particular scene hit him hard emotionally. “My real grandmother was sick at the time,” he said.

“In one scene, there’s a grandma selling gimbap, and I ad-libbed by stubbing a cigarette out on the gimbap. I was really into character, but after filming, I just broke down. So many thoughts came to me and I started crying.”

Fans praised his dedication to acting but also felt moved by how deeply the role affected him. Lee Jun Young’s honesty gave a raw look at how even fictional roles can hit close to home.

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