Girls' Generation's Sooyoung was a guest on the most recent episode of "Jo Hyun Ah's Thursday Night" on YouTube.

She told the sad and funny story of how a young guy in his twenties tried so hard to pick her up.

"It was either early this year or late last year in Apgujeong," the Girl's Generation member said.

These two young guys looked like they were in their early 20s. They were walking toward me while holding their phone.

"I thought they wanted to take a picture with me," she said.

After that, he said, "Hi, so I don't usually do things like this; this is the first time in my life…"

I thought, "Oh, he must be asking a famous person to take a picture for the first time."

He then asked, "If it's not too much trouble, may I have your number?"

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When Jo Hyun Ah heard the story, she was scared and asked, "Were you wearing a mask?" Sooyoung agreed and said, "I was wearing a mask, but when I heard that, I took it off and asked, 'Excuse me?'"

'Can I get your number?' he asked over and over again."
Sooyoung also said, "And then his friend next to him was like, 'I can vouch for this guy.'"

In all the time I've known him, this guy has never asked a girl for her number. I then told them, "Sorry, but I have a boyfriend."

He then thought I was lying when I said that to turn him down.

He asked me outright, "How long have you been seeing that person?"

Sooyoung said, "So then I told him, '10 years.'" She couldn't believe it either.

He wouldn't give up, though, and told me to give him my number anyway. That way, when I wrote "Men are all the same" on my KakaoTalk page, he'd call me.

Sooyoung finally gave in and told him who she was, but she said, "Half of me didn't want to embarrass that child, but half of me was kind of thinking, 'What if he just says, 'Who?'"

Is Sooyoung from Girls' Generation?

I was still happy about it, though.

The full episode of "Jo Hyun Ah's Thursday Night" with Sooyoung can be seen below!

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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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