LE SSERAFIM Sakura shares a Korean culture she found hard to adapt to
Sakura of LE SSERAFIM uploaded episode two of her YouTube series Fearless Kkura on November 30.
This day, Sakura picked up where she left off in episode one, when she was told to make 100 cabbages into kimchi.
Sakura washed vegetables, seasoned them with salt and pepper, and more with the help of her guest Kangnam.
While working, Kangnam told a story about his time spent learning about Korean culture.
He said, "When I first got to Korea, I went to the sauna and had a strange thing happen. The men would hop in the bath and exclaim, "The water is so cool!" despite the fact that it was boiling hot."
When Sakura heard this, she also said, "People kept asking me, "Did you eat?" and I didn't know why. I asked myself, "Why do they care if I did eat or not? Do they want me to come to a meal?' So I always said, "Yes, I ate," even if I hadn't eaten. I didn't want to dine with people I didn't even know very well."
When Sakura and Kangnam were making kimchi, their mother said, "It's just a way for Koreans to show that they care about their neighbors. If someone says they haven't eaten, we take them home and feed them."
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!
