Soccer star Son Heung Min recently revealed how he enjoys spending his money—on in-game purchases.

On September 3, Son Heung Min appeared on the YouTube show 'SalonDrip 2', where he opened up about his passion for gaming.

Comedian Jang Do Yeon, who hosted the show, asked him about balancing his love for games with his busy schedule.

"You like games, but since you don’t have much time, do you often have to resist playing even when you want to?" Jang Do Yeon asked.

Son Heung Min replied, "I really love games. I enjoy playing 'League of Legends' and 'PUBG.' When I have time, I play with my friends. I'm very serious about it. If I lose, I review what went wrong because it’s a team game."

When asked about his competitiveness, he admitted, "A lot of it comes from gaming. I hate losing in soccer, but I also really hate losing in games."

The conversation then turned to in-game purchases, where Son Heung Min was quick to point out, "Games are all about in-game purchases."

He explained, "You can’t buy time with money, but in games, you can. It helps save time. When I was younger and lived at home, my mom didn’t allow in-game purchases. I understood that back then. But now that I earn my own money, and I’m not reckless with it, I don’t need to ask for permission anymore," he said, bringing some laughs.

Jang Do Yeon responded, "That's quite healthy. It's not like you're doing anything wrong." Son Heung Min agreed, adding, "As long as it's within your means and not over the top. But there’s also fun in leveling up."

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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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