Former NMIXX member Jinni has made a surprise appearance on Instagram, debuting her personal account on March 18th with a simple "Hi" and a photo of herself in a brown dress and black boots.

The announcement comes months after JYP Entertainment confirmed her departure from the girl group in December 2022 due to personal reasons.

Netizens were taken aback by the unexpected news, with many expressing their surprise and curiosity in the comments section. Some even speculated whether Jinni's decision to join Instagram meant she would be returning to the entertainment industry.

"Is Jinni not going to redebut again?" asked one fan, while another questioned, "So is she going to keep on promoting as a celebrity?"

However, some netizens were skeptical about the legitimacy of the news, questioning how the original poster found out about Jinni's account.

"How does OP know?" asked one user, while another remarked, "She didn't even put any hashtags, how does OP know!?"

Despite the confusion, many fans were thrilled to see Jinni back in the spotlight, with several commenting on her stunning appearance in the photo.

"As expected, she's pretty," wrote one admirer. Others shared how they found out about Jinni's Instagram account, with one user revealing they were following her stylist, who was also following Jinni.

It remains to be seen what Jinni's plans are for the future, but for now, fans are excited to see her making a comeback on social media.

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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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