• Source Music and HYBE’s Upcoming Girl Group Finally Announces Their New Name And Logo Ahead Of Debut

    Source Music and HYBE has entered the countdown for their new girl group's debut. Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won from IZ*ONE are known to be joining, and the name of this girl group is "LE SSERAFIM".

    HYBE Labels released the team name by posting the official logo motion film of "LE SSERAFIM" on its official YouTube channel. Less than a day after the video was released, it received about 350,000 views, causing an explosive response.

    "LESERAFIM" is an anagram of "IM FEARLESS" (a game of making new words or sentences by changing the arrangement of letters).

    HYBE explained, "It implies self-confidence and strong will to move forward without fear without being swayed by the world's gaze".

    Netizens responded to TheQoo in various ways, such as "It's like the name of a dermatology procedure", "It's like a hair salon name", "It's like a medicine name", "It's like a game name", and "It's like a magic spell".

    "LESERAFIM" will be active with 6 members, including Miyawaki Sakura and Kim Chae Won from IZ*ONE, Huh Yoon Jin a Pledis trainee, and two former Source Music trainees. It is scheduled to debut in May.

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  • Lee Kyung Gyu secretly helped Hong Jin Kyung debut on TV and she didn’t even know for 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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