Netizens couldn't get enough of the cute moment.

TWICE spent New Year's Eve in Japan, where they were one of three K-Pop acts on the popular annual New Year's Eve show NHK's Kohaku Uta Gassen.

TWICE finished their fourth world tour, III, in 2022. They made comebacks in Korea and Japan, and after seven years together, all nine members agreed to renew their exclusive contracts with JYP Entertainment.

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Fans were thrilled when they decided to renew their contracts, and netizens were touched when the members said they chose to stay together because being in TWICE was "their lives."

"In my life, I've worked with and watched a lot of groups, but I've never seen a group stay this close for 7 years." J.Y Park.

The group sparkled on stage at Kohaku Uta Gassen in outfits that were perfect for celebrating the New Year. TWICE played "Celebrate," their most recent single in Japanese, for the event.

They were the main attraction on stage, and they were also the main attraction when the members returned to Korea after the show.

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When TWICE got to Gimpo Airport, they wore matching bunny hats to show how close they were.

Fans and the press cheered as they walked through the airport.

2023 is the Year of the Water Rabbit, so their accessories that match are both cute and have a special meaning.

When they met ONCE, TWICE was all smiles, and a video of member Jeongyeon greeting fans went viral for a funny reason because it was so funny.

After the band members got to their vans outside, Jeongyeon rolled down her window to spend more time with them.

Before the van left, Jeongyeon rolled up her window and closed it on her bunny ears by accident. This caused the video to get more than a million views and 89,400 likes.

The tweet was seen by 2.6 million people, and people couldn't stop laughing at the cute mistake.

After she realized her bunny ears were stuck, Jeongyeon paused for a moment, which was funny, before she cracked the window open and slowly pulled her ears back into the car.

This made the situation even funnier than it already was.

The best way for ONCE to start 2023 was with Jeongyeon and TWICE's close relationship.

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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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