The 2023 SBS Gayo Daejeon happened on December 12, and it featured acts from a number of idols that had been carefully planned.

Along with performing their own hits, these good-looking stars also gave fans high-quality covers of songs by their older peers.

Notably, Yuna from ITZY and Yeonjun from TXT did "3D" by BTS's Jungkook and "You & Me" by BLACKPINK's Jennie.

However, Yuna's performance of "You & Me" has gotten mixed reviews. The female idol impressed netizens with her great looks and body, but her singing wasn't believable.

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Many of them didn't like Yuna's voice because it was "piercing" and not soft and stylish like Jennie's.

At the same time, many people felt bad about Yuna because they said her voice sounded much better when she first came out, but it has since gotten worse because of bad vocal training at JYP.

Some people liked the female idol's body and looks, but others didn't like her singing.

On the other hand, Yeonjun's cover of Jungkook's "3D" got mostly good reviews because many people thought he captured the spirit of the song.

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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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