Super Junior's Choi Siwon opened up about his ideal type and thoughts on dating.

On the September 1st episode of TV Chosun's 'Sikgaek Heo Young Man's Baekban Journey,' Choi Siwon and Jung In Sun, co-stars from the drama 'DNA Lover,' joined the show for a food adventure in Seoul.

During the episode, Heo Young Man asked Choi Siwon, "Why aren't you dating, Siwon?" Choi Siwon hesitated before responding, "It's not that I can't date…" He then jokingly reflected, "Am I the problem? Do I have issues?"

Jung In Sun playfully suggested, "You should take breaks sometimes," to which Choi Siwon laughed and said, "Sometimes? But we’ve been doing well," and added, "I think dating is all about timing."

Heo Young Man, however, teased him, saying, "At 38, it’s not about timing anymore." Choi Siwon, pretending to feel a bit of indigestion, shared, "I want someone who can be there for me when things are tough. Even if they don’t see me as Choi Siwon, it would be nice if they could say, 'Don’t worry, I’m here. Do what you want to do, oppa.'"

When asked if he’s looking for someone like his mother, Choi Siwon cleverly replied, "I genuinely respect my mother as a woman. I haven't met anyone like her. I think my father’s greatest blessing was my mother, and his second blessing was having me as a son," which brought some laughs to the conversation.

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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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