TWS (Tours) is on a winning streak with their new song "If I'm S, Be My N."

On July 3rd, TWS (Shinyu, Dohun, Youngjae, Hanjin, Jihoon, Kyungmin) took the top spot on MBC M's 'Show! Champion' with their title track "If I'm S, Be My N" from their second mini-album 'SUMMER BEAT!'. This is their second win after their victory on SBS MTV's 'The Show,' and they are starting to collect music show trophies.

TWS shared their excitement, saying, "Just like the lyrics of 'If I'm S, Be My N,' we now think we have grown antennae of the same color as our fans, 42 (fandom name), and we are running toward the same goal. Thanks to 42 pushing from the front and pulling from the back, we can always be happy in our activities. We will continue to work hard as TWS."

During the show, TWS opened with the hip-hop track 'Double Take,' which has a strong, addictive bass line. They grabbed attention with their 'shooting choreography,' where all members raised their hands and did a jump shot motion with groovy steps. They showcased both solo and group dances with light-fit dance moves, showing a lively and free-spirited side different from their usual image.

The stage for "If I'm S, Be My N" was praised for its catchy melody and the fresh vocal tones of the members. Their 'cheery synchronized dance' performance received great applause. The choreography, with moves like sticking hands out above their heads for the line "growing antennae of the same color," and smiling while waving for "greet with eye contact and say hello," thrilled fans. In their encore live stage after winning first place, they included the word '42' in the lyrics and showcased stable high notes, drawing attention.

'SUMMER BEAT!' topped the Hanteo Chart's daily album chart and Oricon's 'Daily Album Ranking' on its release day (June 24), dominating both Korean and Japanese charts. The album sold over 500,000 copies in its first week, nearly doubling their previous record.

Their performance on the music charts is also impressive. The title track "If I'm S, Be My N" entered Melon's 'Top 100' at 94th place on June 25th and gradually climbed to its highest position of 44th on July 3rd. In Japan, it ranked 2nd on Rakuten Music's latest weekly chart and 17th and 20th in Line Music's weekly song and music video charts, respectively.

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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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