Singer Hwasa has given fans a glimpse of her new home with a stunning view of the Han River. On September 24, she showcased her beautiful house in the web entertainment show As Morning Goes By 2.

In the episode, host Jang Sung-kyu toured Hwasa's home. He was amazed to see luxury cars in the parking garage and exclaimed, "It's like a motor show!" Jang also admired the elegant wooden door at the entrance, the spacious kitchen, and the breathtaking views of the Han River and nearby forest. The bright natural light in the living room really caught his eye.

When Jang woke up Hwasa, he asked, "I searched for this house, and it seems expensive. Is it around 5 billion won?" Hwasa replied, "No, I don't own it yet. I’ve been moving around on Jeonse (lease) contracts. People tell me to buy a building, but I just think the space I'm living in is important. The moment I saw this house, I wanted to live here."

Jang then asked, "Did you create the songs 'Dumb Dumb' and 'Maria'? They've been huge hits, so I imagine you're getting a lot in royalties. How much do you make each month?" Hwasa said, "I don't pay much attention to money on purpose. I don’t want to worry about it," and added, "When it comes in, it's been in the millions each month," surprising him.

Hwasa also shared her journey from debuting with MAMAMOO to now, saying, "I lost weight from the 60 kg range to the low 50 kg range in just a month to debut. I never doubted myself. I was confident that I would become a star."

Later, Jang asked about negative comments she might receive during her activities, especially during a university festival performance. Hwasa responded, "I guess there were many uncomfortable people. I think I should reflect on that as well," explaining, "It wasn't something I did on purpose. Sometimes, while performing, my focus can drift. Honestly, I don't even remember that moment."

When Jang said, "So it wasn't planned," Hwasa clarified, "But actually, I couldn't sleep at all after the performance. I was so happy. I thought, 'This is why I perform,'" and added, "Since I was young, I've often been told that I was 'too much.' Such moments make me more cautious."

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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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