• J-Hope Gives ARMYs A Glimpse Of His First Tattoo After BTS Announce Hiatus

    Fans are in tears at J-Hope's recent Instagram post.

    "Yet to come", J-Hope captioned a new set of photos he shared to his personal Instagram account on June 15th. Fans and netizens were particularly taken with the first photo.

    The tattoo of the number "7" on the back of the male idol's calf is clearly visible in this picture. BTS leader RM recently revealed a tattoo of this design as a symbol of the group's closeness, so it appears to be the same design. On June 10th, prior to J-Hope, RM shared a photo of the '7' tattoo on his ankle on Instagram.

    Because J-Hope's friendship tattoo was posted only one day after the rest of BTS revealed that they will be taking a break from group activities to concentrate on solo activities, viewing it brought tears to the eyes of fans.

    Netizens in Korea were quick to comment on TheQoo:

    • “Did each member choose the number seven for their group tattoo?”
    • “He couldn’t even get his ears pierced back in the day… A tattoo…”
    • “J-Hope, who had his ears pierced but only wore clip-on earrings because he was afraid of getting sick, now has this friendship tattoo. I'm crying.”
    • “Our scaredy-cat Hobi ㅠㅠ I’m sobbing ㅠㅠ”
    • “It's heartfelt, and I adore that J-Hope, who couldn't even get his ears pierced, now has a tattoo… ”

    According to Big Hit Music, the announcement that BTS group activities would be temporarily halted was misunderstood. "The members will do a lot of solo activities in the future", Big Hit Music stated in an official statement on June 15. In addition, there are going to be group activities going on at the same time.

    On June 10, BTS released their new album, "Proof". Upon its initial release, the album's title tune swiftly rose to the top of various music charts.

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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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