Sakura, Kim Chaewon, Kazuha, and Eunchae from the group LE SSERAFIM were on Sunmi's Show! Interview to talk about how their group got started.

They took turns discussing how they were inspired to become vocalists and the obstacles they faced prior to their debut.

Two members of the group, Sakura and Kim Chaewon, came from very different backgrounds until they met on the show Produce 48.

This is how they ended up in the K-Pop girl group IZ*ONE, which has 12 members. The team existed until April 2021, when their contracts expired and the group was disbanded.

Sakura and Kim Chaewon talked about how they felt after leaving IZ*ONE in a rare moment when they could talk about their past lives as members of IZ*ONE.

"I felt like something was missing", Sakura said. "I had always been part of some groups, but all of a sudden I was on my own… I felt so lonely."

After getting stronger, Sakura went back to South Korea with the goal of making her debut with a group she wouldn't leave.

Sunmi then asked her how she felt when she found out that Kim Chaewon would be in LE SSERAFIM with her.

Sakura said with a voice full of emotion, "To be honest, I didn't think I'd ever see her again. I was so excited to make my debut with her again…so happy."

Kim Chaewon shared Sakura's feelings: "As IZ*ONE disbanded, I said a final farewell to Sakura, but seeing her again…it was unreal, and I felt so secure," she explained.

Sakura and Kim Chaewon must have been meant to work together again in LE SSERAFIM, since their group has done so well. All of the people in IZ*ONE have a strong bond with each other because they help each other in any way they can.

You can see the whole video below. At 3:56, Sakura and Kim Chaewon discuss their sentiments after IZ*ONE's disbandment.

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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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