Korean stars, especially K-pop idols, usually keep quiet about their personal lives. But a new trend of openness seems to be on the rise, with some celebrities not hesitating to talk about their relationships.

Joining the likes of Bambam and Jungkook, Jeon Somi, who recently made waves with her song "Fast Forward," gave a witty reply to a fan's question about her dating life.

Fan: "Are you dating? lol."

Somi: "If I were, I wouldn't be eating undercooked pasta alone, yo."

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Somi has touched on her personal life on various TV shows. On "Witch Hunt," she mentioned staying friends with an ex-boyfriend after they broke up.

On her YouTube show, "Yes or Hot," she discussed being approached by a "foreign entertainer," sparking fans' curiosity about who that might be.

Somi is known for her honesty, but she stated she'd keep her relationship under wraps. She'd only talk about it if the media found out.

What do you think? Should idols avoid dating questions, or should they be open like Somi? Share your thoughts!

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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