IVE’s Gaeul and Liz are stepping up as special MCs for Show! Music Core, and fans are already buzzing with excitement!

On February 21, Starship Entertainment confirmed, “Gaeul and Liz will appear as special MCs on the February 22 broadcast of MBC’s Show! Music Core, airing at 3:15 PM KST.”

With the recent change in Music Core’s MC lineup, the two have been chosen as special MCs for the day.

This isn’t Liz’s first time hosting! She previously took on the role as a special MC in May last year, impressing viewers with her smooth delivery and natural ad-libs.

At the time, she shared, “I’d love to meet everyone again in the future,” and now she’s making her return with even more confidence.

For Gaeul, this marks her first time as an MC, and fans can’t wait to see how she does! As IVE’s “Tiki-Taka Talk” queen, she’s known for her witty remarks and fun personality on TV and web variety shows.

Viewers are looking forward to seeing her unique charm as she interacts with the guests.

What’s making this even more exciting is the duo’s chemistry! Gaeul and Liz, also known as “Garibiz” among fans, have amazing teamwork, and their hosting together is already drawing a lot of anticipation.

Meanwhile, IVE recently wrapped up promotions for their third mini-album, IVE EMPATHY, which was a huge success.

Their pre-release track Rebel Heart achieved a Perfect All-Kill (PAK) on domestic charts, and the group secured a total of 12 music show wins.

On top of that, IVE is making history as the only K-pop girl group confirmed to perform at Lollapalooza Berlin and Lollapalooza Paris this July, proving their massive global influence.

Make sure to catch Gaeul and Liz as special MCs on Show! Music Core, airing on February 22 at 3:15 PM KST.

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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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