CNBLUE member Jung Yong Hwa recently shared his love for Hawaii during his special DJ stint on MBC FM4U’s 'Hope Song at Noon with Kim Shin Young' on August 14.

Jung Yong Hwa, who filled in for Kim Shin Young, joked about his debut on the show, saying, "Even though it's my first time on 'Hope Song,' it feels like I’ve been here before. It always seems like that. I’ve really gone all out for this appearance, including the live broadcast and cameras. It’s almost like a variety show! They told me my appearance caused a lot of messages to come in," he said with a smile.

During the show, he talked about his recent vacation to Hawaii. When a listener mentioned that Hawaii was their honeymoon spot and praised its beautiful sky, Jung Yong Hwa responded, "Hawaii is amazing. It was the first time I really went on vacation, and it felt like a reward for all my hard work. If you get a chance to go, I definitely recommend it. I can suggest some great restaurants there too."

Jung Yong Hwa also shared a fun tidbit about his impersonation skills, saying, "I didn’t really practice impersonations. I used to mimic my teachers in school to quiet the noisy kids, and it turned out to be a useful skill in my entertainment career.” This confession brought some laughs and added a personal touch to his appearance on the show.

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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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