The girl group April officially announced their disbandment after not exceeding '7 Years of Evil'.

On January 28, April's agency DSP Media announced through an official press release, "After a long discussion and deliberation, we and the members have decided to disband the team and go their separate ways."

"We ask for your support and interest in the 6 members who will walk a new path other than April.", The agency added

Next, the agency thanked the fans for supporting and cheering for April over the past six years.

April debuted in the music industry in 2015 with their first mini-album 'Dreaming'.

Last year, Lee Hyun Joo's family, claimed through an online community that during Lee Hyun Joo's training days, she was bullied right before her debut and had a conflict with the April members.

When the bullying controversy broke out, the members of April and their agency denied it was true, revealing injustice.

As a result, the April members temporarily suspended their activities.

In the meantime, April member Kim Chae Won made an effort to communicate steadily by sharing the current status of herself and the members through YouTube.

Hello. It's DSP Media.

We would like to inform you about the disbandment of our artist, April.
After a long discussion and deliberation, we and the members have decided to disband the team and go their separate ways.
We ask for your support and interest in the 6 members who will walk a new path other than April.
In addition, thank you once again to the fans who have supported and cheered for April over the past 6 years.

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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