Sakura garners attention for her noticeable image transformation from her IZ*ONE days to being a member of LE SSERAFIM.

Many people might know Sakura from the popular Mnet show "Producer 48," where IZ*ONE and the K-pop group LE SSERAFIM got their start.

But Sakura's music career began long before "Produce 48." In 2011, she made her debut with the Japanese girl group HKT48, and she was also in the sister group AKB48. After coming in second place on "Produce 48," she took a two-year break from the Japanese girl group and went on tour with IZ*ONE.

Through her work with IZ*ONE, she became very popular and loved in Korea. In the same year that IZ*ONE broke up, 2021, she also graduated from HKT48. Sakura took a chance and began a new part of her career with LE SSERAFIM in 2022.

Even though Sakura is in the rookie idol group LE SSERAFIM, she has been in the entertainment industry for a long time.

Korean netizens just recently brought up how Sakura's image has changed over the years as she promoted with different groups.

K-netizens joined the online community where the talk about Sakura's best outfit was happening and gave their opinions.

Their comments were:

"I think she was so cute on AKB48 but I love her styling when she's with LE SSERAFIM" 

"I love her pink hair when she was with IZ*ONE" 

"I pick LE SSERAFIM"

"I think I realized Sakura is pretty for the first time when I saw her activities with LE SSERAFIM."

"I love her look when she was with IZ*ONE"

"I can't get over the fact that her hair was pink when she was in IZ*ONE."

"I think she looked the most like a K-pop idol withIZ*ONE" 

"The best styling comes from IZ*ONE and LE SSERAFIM, in my opinion."

"I love her with all of them"

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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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