• aespa's Winter Shares Amusement Park Adventure: “I Waited Two Hours, But No One Recognized Me!”

    aespa member Winter opened up about her trip to an amusement park for some much-needed fun while preparing for a concert.

    On November 3, Winter was a guest on the online show BDNS, where she chatted with host Moon Sang Hoon.

    When asked if she enjoys walking, Winter said, “Yes! I really love it. I get bored easily, so if I have a set route, I like to explore side paths or try new trails.”

    During her walks, Winter often thinks about singing rather than anything else. She shared her current favorite songs, saying, “It changes with my mood, but lately, I really like ‘Baekya’ by Jit Ssenior and ‘Fairy of Shampoo’ by Wa Light and Salt.”

    Talking about her free time, Winter explained, “When I’m resting alone, I like to make plans. But I usually plan too much. My goal is to avoid over-scheduling myself.” She added, “Since I can’t relax too much in this job, going out to have fun with the members and visiting amusement parks feels like a real holiday.”

    When asked about her amusement park experience, Winter recalled, “Before the concert, practicing all the time can get stressful with everything to memorize. So, I asked one of the dancers, ‘Shall we go to the amusement park?’ We wore hats and masks on the rides, and it was really healing.”

    Moon Sang Hoon responded, “If I were in aespa, I’d feel the thrill of the rides and the excitement of whether people would recognize me.” Winter laughed, remembering, “We waited in line for over two hours, and no one recognized me at all!”

    She was also asked if aespa gathers to cheer each other on before performances like athletes. Winter replied, “Not really before recording. But just before going on stage, we shout ‘Ah~!’ and run around a bit.”

    Meanwhile, Winter and aespa recently released their fifth mini-album, Whiplash.

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  • 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!

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