Figure skating national team member Cha Jun Hwan unveiled his thorough dietary management.

The 144th episode of tvN's "You Quiz on the Block" aired on March 2nd was decorated as a special feature for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.

On the same day, Cha Jun Hwan said that he must bring an energy bar everytime he goes abroad. Cha Jun Hwan said, "It's routine. I always eat energy bars during games. I eat little by little from morning to 6 o'clock. I take a bite and exercise, and when I'm hungry, I take another bite again", he explained.

As a result, Yoo Jae Suk and Cho Se Ho were surprised. The two asked again if he eats just one (energy bar) all day, and Cha Jun Hwan said, "There are times when I can't finish (one energy bar) within a day instead eat only half of it and leave it alone", which surprised them even more. Yoo Jae Suk understood that "restraint has become a habit".

Talking about restraint, Cha Jun Hwan express his love for chicken and his trying to control it. Cha Jun Hwan nevertheless explained, "I need to do better" about moderation of chicken, and then said, "I like chicken a lot," and his eyes lit up. Yoo Jae Suk laughed at this and said, "What's with that look?" and said "Call me" instead, shivering. A love call for chicken advertisers. Cha Jun Hwan replied, "I'm ready".

Also, when asked if weight is not important for figure skaters, Cha Jun Hwan answered, "If you have a light body, you can jump well". Yoo Jae Suk said he had heard that he didn't even add salt to his meat. He said, "I ate without salt for 5 or 6 years, but what I hear is that I'm an athlete, so I sweat a lot, so I need salt, so I sprinkle a little bit of salt".

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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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