The female girl group VIVIZ is launching a signal to enter the U.S.

On the 20th, their agency Big Planet Made said, "VIVIZ (Eunha, Sinbi, and Umji) will release a remix of the title song 'BOP BOP!' with famous U.S. DJ Yves V on April 28th KST".

Yves V is a famous DJ who ranked 34th among the world's DJ TOP100 on DJ Mag, has worked with famous artists such as David Guetta, Afrojack, Martin Garrix, Armin van Buuren, and has recently been active by releasing "Déjà Vu" with INNA and Janique.An official from the agency said, "Currently, VIVIZ is planning to make a pre-debut for a successful entry into the U.S., and is set to debut in the U.S. on an unusual scale".

Furthermore, according to industry sources, VIVIZ is accelerating its full-fledged entry into the United States by concluding a contract with a well-known local label and moving forward with contracts for agents, promoters, and publishers.

The title track "BOP BOP!" from their debut album "Beam Of Prism," presented by Eunha, SinB, and Umji as VIVIZ, is a hybrid pop dance genre combining Latin rhythm and disco. Fans all over the world are wondering what color "BOP BOP!" would have been if VIVIZ and Yves V had met.

Meanwhile, with the release of their debut album, VIVIZ proclaimed a successful start by charting all of the album's singles and topping the Bugs real-time charts with "BOP BOP!" Furthermore, it is adored for its unprecedented performance in the current Mnet survival show "Queendom 2", as well as for demonstrating its unrivaled potential by winning two prizes in a week after its debut.

At midnight on April 28th, VIVIZ will release a remix version of "BOP BOP!" with Yves V, marking the company's first foray into the U.S.

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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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