Lee Naeun's side rejected the dating rumors, but Korean social media, YouTube, and portal sites were full of keywords about her.

Lee Naeun made her debut as a member of April in August 2015, and her beautiful looks quickly won her fans' hearts.

She grew her acting career by starring in the web drama "A-Teen" in 2018. She then became more well-known in the entertainment business by appearing in TV plays, commercials, and different TV shows as a host or guest.

During this time, Lee Hyun-joo, a former member of April, talked about claims of group bullying during their busy years.

After the news came out, Lee Naeun and other April members were limited in what they could do.

DSP Media, April's agency, and the members themselves all denied the claims, but the debate continued, and some members, including Lee Naeun, dropped out of several ads and dramas.

A year after the scandal, in January 2022, April made it public that they were breaking up.

A long letter from Lee Naeun to the members and fans showed her appreciation, even though she knew things were hard.

In June of that year, she signed a deal with Namoo Actors and said she was going back to acting with a new attitude and a lot of drive.

Lee Naeun will be in the SBS drama "Flex x Cop," which will air for the first time on January 26.

Many people are excited to see how people respond to Lee Naeun's return to the public eye after about three years.

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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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