• SHINee’s Minho Gets Called Out by Key for Speaking Informally to 7-Year-Older Kim Dae Ho

    SHINee member Minho had a surprising moment on DaeJang's Side Dish after raising his voice at Kim Dae Ho.

    On November 17th, MBC’s variety show DaeJang's Side Dish aired with SHINee’s Minho and Key as the meal buddies.

    They joined a contest involving persimmon desserts, where the pride of the former Market Prince members—Lee Jang Woo (1st generation), Kim Dae Ho (2nd generation), and Key (3rd generation)—was at stake.

    Lee Jang Woo teamed up with Minho, while Kim Dae Ho paired up with Key to work in the persimmon field. Lee Jang Woo’s team had to take on the tough tasks like fertilizing the soil, while Minho started to get suspicious about Kim Dae Ho and Key’s team, asking, "It looks like they’re just sitting there. What are they doing?"

    Kim Dae Ho teased Minho, saying, "Minho seems to get upset a lot," and Key added, "He’s all about anger," highlighting Minho’s fiery temperament.

    Eventually, Minho snapped, asking, "But why are you just sitting there?" but quickly realized his mistake and corrected himself, "Oh, Dae Ho hyung is over there."

    Key, noticing the awkward moment, immediately called him out, saying, "How many years older than you is Dae Ho? And you’re talking like that?"

    Minho froze, realizing he had spoken too informally. Kim Dae Ho, born in 1984, is 7 years older than Minho, who was born in 1991.

    Lee Jang Woo lightened the mood, saying, "We’re all friends now~," and the group shared a good laugh.

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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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