Hong Seok-cheon revealed his connections in the entertainment industry while planning his 55th birthday party. On the 23rd episode of TV Chosun's "Joseon's Lover," footage showed Hong Seok-cheon organizing a birthday party that also served as an announcement of his daughter's marriage. Hong Seok-cheon emphasized, "Today is a very important birthday party that happens once a year." He revealed that he planned to announce his daughter's marriage on his birthday.

Hong Seok-cheon expressed his intention to invite people he was grateful to over the past year through the birthday party. He said, "I thought it would be nice to gather the people I appreciate and have a fun time together." This birthday party was planned not just as a celebration but as an occasion to share the news of his daughter's marriage.

Regarding the guest list for the birthday party, Hong Seok-cheon mentioned that he would invite Kim Jae-joong. He shared that his daughter was a fan of Kim Jae-joong and expressed hope, saying, "I wonder if we can see him at this birthday party." He also mentioned the possibility of Park Bo-gum and Lee Byung-hun attending, drawing attention to Hong Seok-cheon's wide network.

The concept for this year's birthday party was set as an "awards ceremony." Hong Seok-cheon humorously said, "I've never been invited to an awards ceremony." He joked with his manager, saying, "If there's no TV Chosun awards ceremony, then stop broadcasting," which brought laughter.

To help with party preparations, Hong Seok-cheon also invited "handsome supporters." When his good-looking friends joined, he affectionately called them "pretty ones." When the supporters said, "It will be a meaningful birthday party," Hong Seok-cheon cheerfully replied, "It's meaningful just because you come," continuing his lively banter.

This birthday party is expected to be an occasion to once again confirm Hong Seok-cheon's connections, with his special relationships in the entertainment industry becoming a hot topic. Hong Seok-cheon's birthday party has been a tradition for 15 years and has attracted much attention every year. This year, people are watching closely to see how his special birthday party will unfold.