BIGBANG’s Daesung has shared his secrets to managing money wisely.

On the 26th, a video titled "Senior Daesung from 18 Years Ago, Bowing to Winner" was released on the YouTube channel 'Big Bang,' featuring a lively chat with WINNER members Seung-hoon and Jin-woo, YG Entertainment’s juniors.

During the discussion, Daesung asked the WINNER members about their spending habits. Seung-hoon said, "We don’t really spend on luxuries, though Min-ho does a bit." Jin-woo mentioned they spend a lot on delivery services, and Seung-hoon noted spending on family.

Daesung revealed he started seeing a financial advisor when he was 19 and continues to do so. He shared that he has been carefully saving the money he earns from BIGBANG activities and made a plan to save diligently for 10 years before going to the military. He joked, "While we're in the military, we’re still heads of our households, right?"

When Seung-hoon asked if Daesung had any specific financial goals before debuting, Daesung said he focused more on setting goals to achieve something meaningful rather than a specific amount of money.

His main goal was to create a stable system for giving an allowance to his parents.

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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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