Unexpectedly, NewJeans' recent show is getting a lot of attention.

On October 8, KST, an online community posted a screen capture of the members during their performance at the "2022 The Fact Music Awards" with the caption, "A photo of NewJeans' The Fact Music Awards stage wardrobe, which got negative reactions in real time."

In the photo, the members were posing in outfits that mixed and matched different patterns and colors to create a fun, 90s-style look.

Some of the comments left on the post were:

It makes me think of the Korean animation Secret Jouju. What's going on? They usually get a lot of compliments about how well they dress, so what gives?

Durian, cherry, kiwi, peach milk, and blueberry clothes?

Why do they have grandma pants with flowers on them?

Looks like kids' drawings were used to make the clothes.

Take out this coordinate. Putting these kids with a fresh vibe in this kind of clothing? This could only be done by a group like 2NE1.

It would be stupid to put them in something like that and hope for a good response.

No way… Coordi, what does this look like?

But other Netizens defended the group's style by saying:

Huh? It's strange to care this much about it. Idols have always worn strange clothes like this, right? These reactions are too strong. [It makes me think of] "Baby VOX".

Really, it looks like something NCT would wear.

But they are lovely.

Oh, this is funny, but it also seems cool, right?

At the same time, NewJeans not only performed their singles "Hype Boy" and "Attention" at the award show, but they also won the "Next Leader" award, along with LE SSERAFIM and IVE, who were also new at the time.

Watch them perform on stage below, and tell us what you think of their clothes.

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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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