Singer PSY has publicly shown his support for BTS’s Suga, despite the recent DUI controversy surrounding him.

On August 25, during his solo concert "PSY Summer Swag" in Suwon, PSY took a moment to express his gratitude to Suga. Just before performing "That That," PSY said, “I want to thank Suga for making this song with me and for his support.”

PSY and Suga collaborated on the hit track "That That" from PSY’s 9th studio album, PSY 9th, which came out on April 29, 2022. Suga played a big role as a lyricist, composer, arranger, and featured rapper on the track.

It’s been reported that Suga went out of his way to contact PSY for this collaboration, even tracking down his contact details to send a message.

At a press conference for PSY’s comeback, PSY praised Suga for his dedication, saying, “Suga put in an incredible amount of effort, from songwriting and composing to the music video, without any conditions.”

Suga also made a guest appearance at PSY's "PSY Summer Swag" concert at Jamsil Olympic Stadium in Seoul in 2022.

PSY himself has faced controversy in the past, including drug scandals and issues with military service. His support for Suga now reflects his loyalty and empathy towards his fellow artist.

As for Suga, he was found by the police on August 6 at around 11:15 PM, riding an electric scooter while intoxicated near Nine One Hanam in Yongsan-gu, Seoul. His blood alcohol level was 0.227%, well over the legal limit of 0.08%.

Under current laws, a blood alcohol concentration of 0.2% or higher can lead to imprisonment for 2 to 5 years or a fine between 10 to 20 million won.

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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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