A week ago, Junyoung of ZE:A made headlines with the announcement of his upcoming wedding in September.

However, amidst the celebratory news, the singer has found himself embroiled in controversy due to recent statements regarding legal actions against the spread of rumors and harmful comments.

On April 8, Junyoung took to his social media to address the issue, declaring his intention to pursue stringent legal measures against individuals responsible for spreading false rumors and posting malicious comments.

He emphasized, "Legal action has been initiated against high school students who have spread unauthorized false information. The content circulating on anonymous platforms is unequivocally untrue. We will adopt a stringent approach, showing no tolerance towards personal IDs, anonymous communities, and any posts that include malicious comments or the propagation of false information online."

Junyoung went on to explain, "Even if the dissemination of false information does not constitute defamation, individuals intentionally spreading such misinformation with the intent to damage reputations can be held accountable for obstructing business."

However, his statement has drawn criticism, particularly due to the hashtag he included at the top of his post. He prominently featured the late Lee Sun Kyun's name (##이선균) in a large font, prompting backlash from some netizens.

Korean netizens commented, "He's crossing the line," "He shouldn't have named Lee Sun Kyun's name," "Please don't use the dead's name and get married quietly," "Fools are the ones who are courageous," "Wow, is he crazy?" and "He shouldn't have mentioned the deceased like this?" 

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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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