Super Junior's Shindong spilled some fun details about the group’s wealth on KBS Cool FM's "Park Myung-soo's Radio Show" on July 4th. Alongside Ryeowook, he shared some inside stories about their long journey together.

Shindong said, "We often get asked if there were any crises during our 17 or 18 years together. There were definitely crises." When Park Myung-soo mentioned that the atmosphere drops when members leave, Shindong admitted, "When our opinions didn’t align, we questioned if we should continue as a group. But after those times, it felt like we should keep going." Ryeowook added, "As the youngest, I never had such thoughts."

Shindong revealed a fun fact about Ryeowook: "Ryeowook included a clause in his contract renewal specifying that Super Junior must release a certain number of albums within a set period. He discussed it alone with the CEO without telling us. We later asked him why he did that."

Talking about their schedules, Shindong shared, "When a schedule comes up, I let the member who can do it best take it. I’m OK with everything. If they ask me, 'Do you want to do this?' I say OK. But Ryeowook says, 'If Shindong hyung goes, I’ll go.' So we end up going together." Ryeowook joked, "What about the other hyungs?" Shindong teased, "It's been 19 years; if the hyungs are uncomfortable, they should say something." Ryeowook humorously admitted, "It's a bit uncomfortable."

Park Myung-soo asked if Super Junior is a veteran of SM Entertainment. Shindong responded, "Almost everyone below the director level is younger than us. The manager who initially took care of us is now the CEO. We’ve reached a point where we can call everyone from the CEO down 'hyung.'" Ryeowook praised aespa, saying, "The aespa members are the best at greeting." Shindong added humorously, "The NCT members once asked me to buy them a meal, and I spent about 3 million won at a barbecue restaurant. Now, aespa makes so much money we should ask them to treat us."

When asked about company stocks, Shindong said, "Not anymore. I did receive some as a bonus in the past. I sold them at their peak and was very satisfied. I used the money to buy a house." He continued, "I think Leeteuk hyung is the self-made wealthy one. He’s very interested in financial management and, although he has debts, he’s like Scrooge. He's practically 'Teuk-scrooge.' Leeteuk would love to hear 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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