An unbelievable story about Hong Jin Kyung hiding a visit from her daughter’s “favorite celebrity” has taken the internet by storm, and that celebrity was none other than BTS’s Jin!

On January 14th, a preview for the upcoming episode of the web variety show Run, Seokjin aired on the YouTube channel 'BangtanTV'.

Hong Jin Kyung appeared as a guest, and in the footage, Jin was seen cooking New Year's food with her in her kitchen. Dressed in a traditional hanbok, Jin joined in on conversations, games, and fun activities with Hong Jin Kyung.

But the real talk of the town is a story Hong Jin Kyung shared before on her YouTube channel. She revealed that when her daughter Rael’s favorite celebrity came to visit their home, she didn’t tell Rael, and it led to a huge fight.

During a gathering with the production crew, Hong Jin Kyung opened up, saying, “There was a big commotion yesterday. I had a huge fight with Rael. She was crying, yelling, and shouting.”

She went on to explain that she kept the visit a secret because she was worried Rael would overreact. She added, “That celebrity’s poster was in our house, and while signing it, he said, ‘Rael, your oppa came to visit. Please forgive your mom’”.

Rael, who found out about the surprise visit only after returning home, was heartbroken. Hong Jin Kyung recalled hearing a loud scream from upstairs and said, “Rael didn’t eat or come out until today”. She also commented, “He’s really cute”, referring to the celebrity.

This shocking story made netizens wonder if Rael’s favorite celebrity was BTS’s Jin. Fans flooded the comments with messages like, “After watching Run, Seokjin, I totally understand why Rael was upset,” “Came here after hearing about Seokjin,” “I can relate to Rael’s mom,” and “I feel bad for her too,” showing tons of empathy. Hong Jin Kyung even liked some of these comments.

Fans are clearly feeling for Rael, and we can’t blame them – who wouldn’t want to meet Jin?!

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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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