Has Jinni left NMIXX with a hole?

Netizens are talking about NMIXX on an online community forum. They are talking about how the group is doing now and how much Jinni's leaving has affected them.

A netizen said that Jinni was one of the older trainees, which made it fun to see how she worked with members of TWICE, ITZY, and Stray Kids.

The netizen said that Momo, Nayeon, and Yeji talked a lot about Jinni during V Lives and that Jinni was a big part of making NMIXX who they are.

"Her presence was out of this world. Even I, a "light" fan, was shocked when she left out of the blue. There must have been a lot of fans who were very sad when she left."

"They didn't even give Jinni a chance to say goodbye to her fans one last time before she left, so it was really sad to see her go. I can't even watch NMIXX videos anymore because they all make me miss Jinni", the netizen said.

Different people reacted in different ways. Among them are:

"The group was weak to begin with…"

"Well, Kyujin is the dance center, Sullyoon is the visual, Haewon is in charge of variety shows, and Lily is the main singer. A lot of people talked about these four. Did Jinni have that much of an effect…? I think her jet-black hair was only mentioned once, at the end of the year show, and that was it."

"Jinni was also my favorite, but I can't watch NMIXX now because of that."

"The real problem is that the group isn't very well-known as a whole…"

"All I can do is wish Jinni the best."

"She definitely played at least two different people"

"I'd say she left a big hole because NMIXX was still a young rookie group and the company just made someone leave out of the blue, so now the rest of the group is lost."

"The effect is definitely big"

"I thought Jinni was the most likeable 4th generation female idol, and I was waiting for her popularity to grow."

So, what do you think?

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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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