Tomorrow X Together (TXT) is showing just how powerful their music is with a return to the U.S. Billboard charts! The group’s mini 7th album Star: SANCTUARY has re-entered the Billboard "Top Album Sales" chart at #29, after being absent for five weeks.

This shows that fans’ love for the album is still going strong.

Released not too long ago, Star: SANCTUARY has been a consistent favorite. It’s stayed in the top 30 on the "Top Current Album Sales" chart for nine weeks straight, and it’s still going strong on the "World Albums" chart at #12, where it’s been for an impressive 10 weeks!

TXT’s popularity isn’t just about the albums—they’re breaking records with their music videos too. On January 12, the music video for their track “Back for More (with Anitta)” from their third full album Name Chapter: FREEFALL hit 100 million views on YouTube, making it their 8th video to reach this milestone.

Just last month, the music video for “You and I Found in the Sky at 5:53” from their mini 3rd album minisode1: Blue Hour also passed 200 million views.

TXT continues to show they’re a global force to be reckoned with.

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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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