Former NMIXX member, Jinni, is causing a buzz with her recent comment about the group Kep1er.

On October 15, a post about Jinni started trending on Nate's community board, Pann, under the title, "JINNI DOESN'T KNOW KEP1ER." A screenshot from a Twitter user's video call with Jinni was shared, where they asked her about Kep1er.

During their chat, the Twitter user mentioned their favorite members in various K-pop groups, including Karina from aespa, Ahn Yujin from IVE, Jennie from BLACKPINK, and Sieun from STAYC.

However, when asked about Kep1er, Jinni surprised the user by saying she didn't know Kep1er at all, not even a single member.

The netizen who posted this remarked, "She even had a collaboration stage with Kep1er during MAMA, which is why the fan asked her?."

Other netizens had various opinions on the matter:

"It's okay if she doesn't know. Does she really need to know everyone?"

"But they did perform together, right?"

"I thought Jinni had a reaction video singing 'WA DA DA' during MAMA. How does she not know them?"

"I don't understand why fans ask these questions in the first place."

"Maybe she was put on the spot and couldn't think of an answer."

"It's okay if she doesn't know. Maybe she knows the group and a few songs but not the members."

"Who cares?"

"They probably prepared their collaboration stages separately."

"Maybe it's not that she doesn't know the group; it's just that there are so many members, nobody comes to her mind. Why are fans making a big deal out of it?"

"This is why I hope they stop asking 4th-gen idols about their biases. It just attracts haters."

What are your thoughts?

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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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