Jeong Dong Won is totally smitten by aespa member Winter’s charm!

In the second episode of ENA-E Channel's City Z Goes to the Countryside, airing on September 15, we’ll see more of Winter’s impressive skills following her dramatic catfish-catching scene from the first episode.

Winter's excitement is palpable when she learns that dinner will be spicy catfish stew. She grabs a knife and starts chopping the catfish head with impressive focus. The other cast members are stunned, with one commenting, "Winter is fearless," and Jeong Dong Won, a big fan of Winter, adding, "She’s really good."

When Winter struggles with cutting the catfish bones, Jeong Dong Won steps in to help, showing off his strength. He even requests a special edit from the production team: “Please only show the parts where I cut confidently and make me look cool!”

During the episode, Lee Yi Kyung asks Jeong Dong Won about his preference for older women. Jeong Dong Won admits, “It feels reliable, so it works well. Because we’re together.” His affection for Winter and their brother-sister bond adds a fun twist to the show.

Winter, forgetting about the camera, slips into her Busan dialect, bringing out her real self as ‘Kim Min Jeong’ and causing everyone to laugh.

She also shares some fun facts about her stage name originally being ‘Milly’ and gives humorous answers to questions like, “Who is the messiest friend in aespa?” making the scene even more entertaining.

The production team shared, “Winter and Jeong Dong Won brought a youth drama vibe to the show, and we hope viewers enjoy the charming chemistry between the older and younger duo in the second episode of City Z Goes to the Countryside.”

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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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