Sakura from LE SSERAFIM and Jang Wonyoung from IVE are both shining stars in their own groups. But before they came back this year, they were all in a project group called IZ*ONE.

Since they joined different companies, they don't see each other very often. But after a long time, the two former bandmates finally got back together on stage again!

At the prestigious 2022 MAMA Awards, they did a cover of IVE's hit debut song "ELEVEN."

The rest of their team was made up of members of other new girl groups, like Sullyoon from NMIXX, Xiaoting and Bahiyyih from Kep1er, and Danielle from NewJeans.

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It was a magical moment that no one expected. Fans who saw the show couldn't believe what they were seeing.

They praised the girls and said that the group of them looked like a team of Avengers. Others said that seeing the members of IZ*ONE perform together again made them "so happy."

Even when Sakura and Jang Wonyoung weren't dancing or singing on stage, they still cheered each other on from the sidelines! When one of them won an award, they were seen smiling at each other and clapping.

It was heartwarming to see the two IZ*ONE members talking to each other again, and fans will probably never forget that moment.

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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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