Actress Goo Hye Sun is not backing down from the debates surrounding her style and beliefs!

On January 18, Goo Hye Sun took to Instagram to share her thoughts on the ongoing controversies she’s been facing. In a heartfelt post, she wrote:
"It’s 2 a.m. and I’m writing this during an all-nighter, capturing my raw feelings. An actress who doesn’t wear dresses, loves art, has short hair, supports feminism, and now even a debate over wearing a hat? I still believe that the decision to accept or reject all the ‘opinions’ and ‘disputes’ about me is mine alone."

She added:
"In that sense, I am ‘freedom.’ I truly appreciate those who offer me encouragement, advice, and support. I know my way of life may not be for everyone, but I also know I have to live true to myself. So, I welcome any absurd debates that may come my way, and I ask for your understanding."

Wrapping up her message, Goo Hye Sun said:
"I hope meaningful things will come out of these discussions, so here’s a cherished photo of me wearing a KBO Korean Series hat to end this post." Along with her message, she shared a smiley photo of herself wearing a hat.

This statement comes after the recent controversy sparked by her appearance on MBC's Radio Star on January 15. During the show, Goo Hye Sun wore a hat and explained:
"I was getting ready to shower, but my boiler broke, so I couldn’t wash my hair. That’s why I wore a hat."

She also shared that the producer had tried to convince her not to wear it on air, saying: “The producer suggested it would be better to film without the hat, but I couldn’t take it off at the time.” This led to some criticism about her attitude, but Goo Hye Sun firmly stood her ground, declaring: “Wearing a hat is my freedom.”

This isn’t the first time Goo Hye Sun has faced controversy. In 2021, during the backlash against archer An San’s short haircut, Goo Hye Sun took to social media to defend feminism, writing:
"I am a woman born of both a man and a woman, and I am also a woman who loves men. As a fellow woman, I cannot stand by and watch feminism be distorted into a hateful term or isolated through subjective interpretations of societal positions. Feminists are people who reject the socially imposed traditional identity of women and move toward realizing their independent identity as human beings."

In addition to all of this, Goo Hye Sun recently graduated from Sungkyunkwan University after 13 years and is now working towards a master’s degree at KAIST.

It’s clear that Goo Hye Sun is living life on her own terms, and fans are eagerly watching to see what she does next.

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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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