MAMAMOO's Moonbyul appeared in "The Second World".

In the JTBC entertainment show "The Second World," which aired for the first time on August 30, Kim Yu Bin, Shin Ji Min, Moonbyul, Mimi, Exy, JooE, Moon Sua, and Kim Seon Yu broke their stereotypes by going back to the solo stage.

Moonbyul of MAMAMOO said on this day, "I've been on a lot of stages as MAMAMOO, but I haven't done much standing alone, so I think I'll be very nervous."

She said, "When I first joined MAMAMOO, I auditioned as a singer, then as a dancer, and when I got there, I was asked to do rap, which I didn't expect. At the time, rap wasn't my favorite genre, so I didn't like it ".

She went on, "At first, it hurt my heart to start rapping in a way that I didn't like."

She said, "I put out 5 solo albums, but most people thought that even if I put out a solo album, it would be a rap song. I don't think they'd even listen to a rapper. I'd like to break that. I want people to remember Moonbyul's song and not think of her as a girl group rapper".

The entertainment show "The Second World" on JTBC is a survival show where rappers from Korea's most popular girl group compete as artists against the public's prejudices.

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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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