IVE’s Jang Wonyoung wowed fans with her refined taste on JTBC’s Please Take Care of My Refrigerator, where she chose Chef Choi Hyun Suk’s steak as her ultimate favorite dish.

On the episode aired on January 19th, Jang Wonyoung and comedian Lee Eun Ji joined as guests. The chefs were challenged to create dishes using ingredients from Wonyoung’s personal fridge. Competing were Chef Choi Hyun Suk, nicknamed "Totally Lucky Feels Choi", and Chef Kwon Sung Joon.

Chef Kwon Sung Joon prepared a creamy pasta and salad, highlighting Wonyoung’s love for pistachio spread, chestnut honey, and goat cheese.

Meanwhile, Chef Choi Hyun Suk presented a steak dish named Lucky Choi Steak, perfectly cooked to a medium-rare and topped with a unique cheese and lion’s mane mushroom sauce.

The chefs’ creations impressed the judges and Wonyoung, with host Kim Sung Joo sharing his thoughts on the dishes.

While Kwon Sung Joon’s pasta received praise for its rich flavors, its texture became thicker over time. Choi Hyun Suk’s steak, complete with torched cheese and a beautifully plated carrot, stole the show.

Jang Wonyoung was particularly captivated by Choi’s steak. She said, "The meat is perfectly cooked, not salty at all, and the carrot feels like it’s been pickled with fruit. It’s completely my style."

Though she also complimented Kwon’s salad as "the best salad I’ve ever had", she ultimately crowned Chef Choi as the winner.

What caught everyone’s attention was Wonyoung’s closing remark: "It was so delicious that I couldn’t finish it while talking, so I took the leftovers to the waiting room and ate them all!" Fans loved her honesty and how much she enjoyed the dish.

Jang Wonyoung’s appearance on the show once again proved her charming personality and sophisticated taste!

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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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