In a recent rendezvous, actress Park Shin Hye candidly expressed her thoughts on the K-pop industry, admitting that she could never envision herself as a K-pop idol.

On February 2, Park Shin Hye, along with her 'Doctor Slump' co-star Park Hyung Sik from the K-pop boy group ZE:A, made a guest appearance on 'Hyell's Club', a YouTube show hosted by Hyeri from the girl group Girl's Day.

As the trio engaged in a casual chat over drinks, Hyeri brought up an interesting tidbit from Park Shin Hye's past. "You once harbored dreams of becoming a K-pop star, right? You even started preparing for it," Hyeri probed.

With a shy nod, Park Shin Hye confirmed, "Yes, that's true. It was a long time ago when I was quite young."

When quizzed about how her life would have been had she pursued a career in K-pop, Park Shin Hye responded with a hearty laugh and a shake of her head.

"I would have given it my all, but I don't think I could have handled the mental pressure. It would have been a tough journey," she confessed.

She further explained, "Being a K-pop star means you're always under scrutiny. You have to be perfect on stage, handle the constant public exposure, and always look your best. It's a lot of pressure."

She recalled a particular incident when she had to perform on a massive stage. "I remember feeling nauseous. The stage was shaking with everyone moving around. It was during Jang Keun Suk's concert at Tokyo Dome. That experience made me realize how challenging it is. I wonder how K-pop stars manage to do this repeatedly. It's truly commendable," she shared.

Hyeri, however, felt that Park Shin Hye could have been a successful K-pop star. "I believe you would have been the 'center' of your group," she opined.

Park Shin Hye, lacking confidence, responded, "Do you really think I could have been the 'center'? I'm not so sure about that…"

Park Hyung Sik chimed in, "One thing's for sure, you have the eyes of a 'center' K-pop star. Your eyes are incredibly big! Every time we share a scene, I can't help but marvel at how large your eyes are!" His comment left Park Shin Hye in fits of laughter.

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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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