In K-Pop, the Big 3 companies—SM, YG, and JYP—are known for having idols who are both very talented and good-looking.

These things aren't unique to these companies, but they are known for having a lot of trainees and only letting the best ones make their debuts.

On October 31, Netizens talked about why they did think ASTRO's Cha Eun Woo wasn't picked up by one of the "big three" entertainment agencies, like SM, JYP, or YG Entertainment, despite his stunning looks and body.

On the online community discussion board, a user wrote, "With just his looks and body, he could have easily joined NCT, TREASURE, or Stray Kids, even if he didn't have any talent."

In response, some of the comments from netizens were as follows:

Not because he couldn't go, but because Fantagio took him.

It's like taking someone hostage. Before he realized what was going on, Fantagio was able to convince him and quickly take him in.

If he had gone to SM, he might not have been able to go to college, which would have been terrible. I think that people with their own skills should go to a middle-sized company.

Even actor Won Bin left the company SM.

Even if you say he isn't good at anything, his looks make him a star.

God bless SM, he didn't mess up his face. If he'd gone to SM, he would have done something more to his face for sure.

I can't really think of anybody else besides Suzy and Cha Eun Woo whose looks alone really made a big deal.

I hope Fantagio is nice to Cha Eun Woo. I would treat Cha Eun Woo like my own son if I were the CEO of Fantagio.

Instead of joining the NCT, it would be better for him to go to a middle-sized company.

What are your thoughts?

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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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