Mijoo, the MC of Couple Palace , recently made headlines for avoiding questions about her breakup with soccer player Song Beomkeun during a press event.

On February 4th, the production presentation for the much-anticipated Mnet variety show Couple Palace took place at the Eliena Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. The event was attended by key figures including CP Lee Sun-young, PD Jung Min-seok, MCs Kim Jong-kook, Yoo Se-yoon, Mijoo, and the couple managers Kang Bada, Miranda, and Jeong Soo-mi.

Couple Palace is a high-stakes couple-matching survival show where singles compete to find their perfect marriage partner, using a realistic matching system inspired by marriage agencies. The first season, which aired last year, became a hit, forming 12 couples.

During the event, Mijoo shared her thoughts on what makes a successful match on the show. She emphasized the importance of "Tiki-taka (communication)" saying, "Good conversation is key to moving forward. It's important to open up your heart when having a conversation."

Mijoo also confessed that she has started to genuinely root for the participants on the show. She said, "There was someone who truly looked at another person with sincerity. I began to cheer for them and felt affection. I thought that if they were connected to someone else, it would be okay. They were all great people."

However, the event gained extra attention as it marked Mijoo's first public appearance since rumors of her breakup with Song Beomkeun surfaced. Last April, Mijoo and Song Beomkeun went public with their relationship, but recently reports claimed they had split. Mijoo's agency, Antenna, has since commented, "We ask for your understanding as we are unable to confirm details regarding the artist's personal life."

When questioned about her breakup, Mijoo firmly responded, "Today is a day for Couple Palace, so I will only be taking questions about Couple Palace."

Couple Palace is set to premiere on February 5th at 10:40 PM, and fans are eagerly awaiting to see what’s 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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