After 14 long years, Baby V.O.X. is back and better than ever! The iconic K-pop girl group (Lee Hee-jin, Kan Mi-yeon, Kim E-ji, Yoon Eun-hye, and Shim Eun-jin) reunited for a full performance at the 2024 KBS Gayo Daechukje Global Festival, and it was a night fans won’t forget.

The event, held on December 20 at KINTEX in Ilsan, was hosted by Zico, IVE's Jang Wonyoung, and actor Kim Young-dae. The moment that stole the show was Baby V.O.X.’s highly anticipated full-group performance after over a decade apart!

The group performed some of their biggest hits like “Get Up” and “Uyeon,” thrilling the audience with their timeless music. But the excitement didn’t stop there! They also teamed up with the rising girl group KISS OF LIFE for a special collaboration stage, where they performed “Killer,” leaving fans in awe.

After the unforgettable performance, the members took a moment to share updates about their lives. Kim E-ji revealed, “We’ve all been living our lives in our own ways. I became a mother of two.” Lee Hee-jin added, “I’ve been working in theater, so I hope many people come to see me.”

Yoon Eun-hye shared a behind-the-scenes look at their intense preparation, saying, “We practiced for two weeks, staying up all night, watching the performance over and over again. Even though I got tired of it, I think I’ll want to watch it again tomorrow.”

Kan Mi-yeon expressed her gratitude, saying, “Thanks to this, we got to laugh and cry together and have such a great time.” Shim Eun-jin wrapped up the heartfelt reunion with a sweet message: “It was so hard, but I love you all,” showing her love for her fellow members.

The reunion was a true celebration of friendship, music, and memories, and Baby V.O.X. proved that after 14 years, they still have the magic that made them legends in K-pop!

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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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