Since their debut, ILLIT has rapidly risen to prominence as one of the most captivating girl groups, garnering global acclaim with their debut track "Magnetic."

In a recent conversation on a prominent online forum, a user provided insights into the group's popularity among Chinese fans. The post highlighted Moka as the most favored member among Chinese audiences.

The netizen shared data revealing the album sales for each member in China:

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Moka: 56,312 copies

Wonhee: 40,348 copies

Minju: 32,846 copies

Iroha: 21,361 copies

Yunah: 12,851 copies

Total purchases made by China fans: ~164,000 copies.

Percentage of China fans in fandom: approximately 43%.

The netizen shared, "The album orders have also taken a commanding lead. It's unprecedented for a rookie to achieve such high individual album sales."

Korean netizens commented, "She's so cute," "I like Moka too," "What's interesting is she's Japanese but she looks Chinese," "She looks Chinese, maybe that's why she's so popular in China," "She has that cute look," "Moka's good at dancing and has a pretty face," "Before I clicked on this post, I knew it would be Moka who would be the most popular in China," "That's so many copies for Moka," "She is cute, I give her that," and "I find it more fascinating that ILLIT has individual fandoms already in China."

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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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