Girls' Generation member YoonA opened up about why she didn’t invite fellow member Hyoyeon to her birthday party, and it turns out, there was a bit of tension behind it!

On December 18th, a new video titled "Drinking with My Little Sister YoonA" was uploaded to Hyoyeon’s YouTube channel Hyoyeon's Level Up.

In the video, YoonA joined Hyoyeon for a fun conversation where she shared some surprising details about her birthday celebration.

During the chat, YoonA revealed that she had asked the Girls' Generation group chat if anyone was free to join her for a birthday meal.

However, her request was met with rejection from the members, leaving YoonA a little upset. She explained, "As my birthday was approaching, I asked in the Girls' Generation group chat, 'Would you like to have a birthday meal together? Is anyone free?' But everyone rejected me. Honestly, I was a little upset."

Hyoyeon pointed out, “At that time, YoonA only mentioned it when the date was almost here,” and Yoona agreed, saying, “I ended it by saying, 'I’ll try to find another date, let’s meet soon.'”

However, the situation took a turn when YoonA talked about how Sooyoung’s birthday went. She shared, "When Sooyoung’s birthday came around, a few of us went to eat meat, and I said, 'This place is really good, let’s come here again if we get the chance.' Later, Sooyoung and Tiffany asked, 'When will you be free?' so we went back to that place again.”

To YoonA’s surprise, what she thought was just a casual meal turned into an entire birthday celebration with the members. She admitted, "I thought the members were just buying me a meal, but it turned into a birthday party. I kept thinking, 'It would have been better if all the members were there.'"

Hyoyeon, feeling guilty, apologized to YoonA, saying, "I’m really grateful that the other members took care of it instead." YoonA, in good spirits, jokingly responded, "Buy me a meal sometime," to which Hyoyeon cheerfully replied, "I can always buy you a meal."

It seems like the members are still as close as ever, despite the mix-up!

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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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