SHINee's Taemin shared heartfelt words with his fellow member Jonghyun.

On the sunny afternoon of May 26th, SHINee rocked their 6th solo concert encore show, "SHINee WORLD VI [PERFECT ILLUMINATION: SHINee'S BACK]," at Incheon Inspire Arena.

For three days straight, starting from May 24th, fans flocked to witness this encore gig, packing every corner of the arena, showing SHINee's massive fan base.

Kicking off with a mashup of their greatest hits, the boys delivered a jaw-dropping performance, including tracks from their latest album "HARD," released last year. It was a showcase of their top-notch live skills.

Before the encore, they sang "An Encore," and that's when Taemin got teary. His emotions overflowed, especially during Jonghyun's part.

He shared, "When it hit me, I thought of Jonghyun-hyung and wondered, 'Are you doing alright?' When I opened my eyes, it was like magic, so beautiful. I didn't expect to get so emotional. It felt like a dream. It was touching."

Key chimed in, "I was fighting back tears too, but I held it in."

Minho nodded, "I was overwhelmed too, but I had to snap out of it for the encore. I teased Taemin a bit to lighten the mood."

Reflecting on the encore, Key said, "Time flew by. It feels like just a moment ago we started. We've had our worries, but we've had fun. I hope you all felt the same. Let's keep this going, seeing each other often. If you treasure us like precious mint-colored stars, it'll give us strength to shine even brighter. We'll give it our all."

He continued, "Today, I can't help but think of someone (Jonghyun) on their own journey. It's not a sad story; I believe we're always together. We'll say our goodbyes as the five of us."

Onew added, "Your love means everything. We've had our ups and downs, and there'll be more, but please keep loving all five of us."

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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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