"Unnie is really competitive!" OH MY GIRL's YooA Loses to Kim Dong Hyun in Dictation Battle: “Let’s Try Again”
YooA from Oh My Girl had a tough time in a dictation contest against Kim Dong Hyun.
On September 14th, YooA, Seunghee, and Yubin from Oh My Girl appeared on tvN’s Amazing Saturday (also known as Nolto).
During the show, YooA shared her excitement about sitting next to Kim Dong Hyun, saying, “This is my fourth time on Nolto, and I’ve always had a hard time with dictation. I thought I could win against Dong Hyun sunbae, but he ended up coming last in the competition.”
Eager to make a comeback, YooA asked, “Can we have another round?” Kim Dong Hyun replied, “If you want to beat me, you’ll have to take on the big hyung here,” pointing at Shin Dong Yeop. MC Boom added, “Dong Hyun has a higher count of last places so far,” which made everyone laugh as Kim Dong Hyun agreed.
Lee Kyung Gyu secretly helped Hong Jin Kyung debut on TV and she didn’t even know for years
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!
