BLACKPINK's Rosé recently appeared on KBS 2TV's The Seasons - Lee Young Ji's Rainbow, where she surprised fans with a special performance and shared some hilarious behind-the-scenes stories.

The episode, which aired on the 29th, also featured the bands SORAN, ROSE (Rosé), Kyuhyun, and Yang Da Il. The first guest, the band SORAN, kicked off the show with their hit Ga-eul Moki, getting the audience excited with their lively performance. Guitarist Lee Tae Wook also shared a surprising story about working with the YG girl group BabyMonster, revealing that a composer reached out to him after watching the show.

Next, Rosé made her debut appearance on KBS, performing APT. from the audience seats. The song, which gained global attention thanks to her collaboration with Bruno Mars, broke multiple records, including 100 million streams within seven days and 300 million views within just six hours of the music video release. Rosé revealed that the song was initially rejected but later secretly added it back, and it was chosen for the project.

When asked about Bruno Mars, whom she calls an "older brother," Rosé described him as "thankful but annoying... a tsundere style." Lee Young Ji, impressed by their chemistry, joked that they looked like a cute sibling duo. Rosé also performed a perfect rendition of Bruno Mars’ Too Good To Say Goodbye, shouting "Bruno~ I did it!" afterward in a playful moment. She also dedicated a performance of Because I Love You by the late Yoo Jae Ha to her parents, thanking them for helping her achieve her dreams. Rosé closed her segment with her new song Number One Girl, which reflects the struggles she faced when reading hateful comments late at night.

Following Rosé, Kyuhyun of Super Junior joined the show and performed his new song Unending Days, setting a cold winter mood. During the talk segment, Kyuhyun showed off his impressive language skills, greeting the audience in Chinese, Japanese, English, and even Indonesian. He also shared that his new album includes almost every genre except hip-hop. When Lee Young Ji jokingly asked him to rap, Kyuhyun surprised everyone by performing a fast-paced rap, showing off his "Rap Kyuhyun" side.

The final segment of the episode, Rainbow, featured singer Yang Da Il, known for his emotional ballads like Sorry and Confession. He was introduced as a "bodybuilder" thanks to his impressive physique, showing that there's more to him than just his music.

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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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