Singer Hwang Ga Ram brought tears to the eyes of Yoo Jae Suk and Jo Se Ho with her deeply emotional story of survival and determination.

On the February 5th episode of tvN's You Quiz on the Block, Hwang Ga Ram opened up about the struggles she faced while living on the streets for 147 days, and how she found hope through music.

She shared that after coming to Seoul to pursue her dream of becoming a musician, she ended up homeless. "I started by busking at Hongdae Playground and would sleep on benches to save money," she explained. She continued, "My life on the streets began there. I slept on cardboard near a chimney or in bathrooms where I could find heat."

Hwang Ga Ram revealed that she lost weight down to just 40kg and was covered in mange. "I cried a lot, thinking I might die. Music was my only focus,” she said. Despite the hardships, she practiced singing while doing early-morning deliveries, even working on her high notes while crossing bridges, surrounded by passing subways and cars.

Desperate for a space to practice, she rented a warehouse, even though it wasn't meant for living. "I’d bring things from the street and made it work," she said, before smiling and sharing, "I eventually joined the band Pinocchio after overcoming a 300:1 competition rate."

Sadly, just three months later, COVID-19 hit, and all performances were canceled. Hwang Ga Ram admitted, "I really thought about quitting. It was so tough. I often felt like I was nothing."

However, her music and resilience kept her going, and she performed a live version of I Am a Firefly, a song that reflects her incredible journey. The powerful lyrics moved Yoo Jae Suk and Jo Se Ho to tears.

Yoo Jae Suk, visibly emotional, shared, “The lyrics feel like our story. I tried not to cry, but tears just came."

Hwang Ga Ram’s performance was a reminder of how far she’s come, and her story of strength and hope continues to inspire.

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Choo Sung Hoon shared his thoughts on BTS’s Jungkook, and fans are loving his kind words.

On April 3, a new video was uploaded to Choo Sung Hoon’s YouTube channel titled "I Really Hope This Place Never Closes (ft. Life’s Best Grilled Beef Tripe)." In the video, Choo Sung Hoon visits a grilled beef tripe restaurant in Busan, a place he used to go often during his athlete days at Busan City Hall. After tasting the dish, he happily said, "Busan is great. It really feels like my second hometown."

While reminiscing about Busan, he brought up BTS’s Jungkook, who is also from the city. He said, "When I hear that celebrity friends or junior athletes are from Busan, I feel really happy. Just hearing the name ‘Busan’ makes me feel good. BTS’s Jungkook is also from Busan," and shared his excitement about meeting him. "I was excited, but it also felt kind of surreal because he’s at such a high level."

Choo Sung Hoon then went on to praise Jungkook, saying, "That guy is just undeniable. Seeing him in person, I was shocked—he’s really, really handsome. Seriously handsome. I was surprised. He’s not just good-looking, he also has great manners, eats well, drinks well, and is fun to talk to. What does he even lack? He’s truly perfect."

He continued, "You know how a pretty face, a handsome face, and a manly face all have different charms? He has a completely different look from me, but his face is incredibly attractive."

Choo Sung Hoon’s high praise for Jungkook caught a lot of attention, and fans couldn’t get enough of his kind words for the BTS member.

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