Oh Seung Ah, a former member of Rainbow who is now a well-known actress, has officially joined PA Entertainment!

On March 6, PA Entertainment confirmed the news, saying, “We’re happy to welcome actress Oh Seung Ah, who has been steadily growing through diverse roles. We will fully support her so that her acting talent can shine even brighter. Please show lots of interest and love as she takes on more projects.”

Oh Seung Ah first debuted as a singer with the girl group Rainbow before making a successful transition to acting in 2017.

That same year, she played the lead role in KBS2’s Sea of the Woman, proving her solid acting skills. Since then, she has built an impressive career, starring in dramas like Secrets and Lies, Bad Love, Love (ft. Marriage & Divorce), Young Lady and Gentleman, and Bride of the Typhoon.

Her talent was recognized when she won Best New Actress for Secrets and Lies at the 2018 MBC Drama Awards. More recently, she took home the Top Excellence Award at the 2024 MBC Drama Awards for her role in The Third Marriage, impressing viewers with her emotional acting.

Fans are also loving her powerful performance in MBC’s Motel California, where she plays a charismatic character with the same name as hers. Plus, she’s set to take on a fresh new role in the upcoming TVING drama Shine, My Life, where she will play Bitna, an aspiring trot singer.

With a new agency backing her and exciting new roles ahead, fans are eager to see how Oh Seung Ah will continue to shine in her acting career.

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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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