Lee Hee Jin from the iconic K-pop girl group Baby V.O.X has addressed the long-running rumor about her allegedly assaulting fellow member Yoon Eun Hye.

On the January 21 episode of MBC FM4U's Two O’Clock Date with Ahn Young Mi, Lee Hee Jin appeared alongside fellow Baby V.O.X member Kim E-Z.

During the broadcast, Ahn Young Mi brought up the topic of the group's recent reunion activities, saying, "With your recent appearances as a full group, you've cleared up some old rumors about conflicts within Baby V.O.X. Are there still any frustrating rumors you’d like to address?"

Lee Hee Jin responded firmly, "I never hit Eun Hye!" She continued, "Honestly, I have no idea how that rumor even started."

She went on to explain, "Even after our Baby V.O.X promotions ended—though we never officially disbanded—there were always articles connecting us to the group. One time, a journalist directly asked me, 'Did you hit Eun Hye?' I was shocked and said, 'I never hit her.'"

She added, "But somehow, that answer spread, and as the rumor grew, articles even came out recently saying things like, 'The rumor about hitting Eun Hye disappeared, and now the members are close'".

Lee Hee Jin expressed her frustration about how the false story kept gaining attention over the years but emphasized that there was never any truth to it.

It looks like Lee Hee Jin has put her foot down to finally put this rumor to rest once and for all!

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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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