T.O.P and Lee Hyori's Kiss Performance Explained, With Taemin and Kim Hee-chul Updates

The 'King of Idol Kisses' segment on SBS E! 'K-STAR news' has once again become a hot topic by summarizing past love confessions and kiss scenes of idols. Various scenes were mentioned, ranging from BIGBANG T.O.P's stage performance to SHINee Taemin's dating confession and Super Junior Kim Hee-chul's recent status marking his 20th anniversary since debut.

T.O.P Reveals Background of Kiss Performance with Lee Hyori

The star who drew the most attention is BIGBANG's T.O.P. He previously garnered significant attention for a kiss performance showcased with Lee Hyori on a broadcast stage.

Regarding the performance at the time, T.O.P revealed the background, stating, "The original plan was to kiss on the forehead, but the broadcasting station requested a more stimulating and fresh stage the day before, so we attempted it." He showed a calm reaction toward fans, saying, "Please just view it as a performance."

T.O.P's history was not limited to the stage. He appeared in a scene kissing Sandara Park in Gummy's music video, and in a drama, he acted out a kiss scene with actor Juni. He also worked with actress Shin Sae-kyung in an advertisement, active in various media, and was named 5th on the 'King of Idol Kisses' list.

Taemin Mentions Dating History on 'We Got Married'

Idols' past filming experiences sometimes reappear in variety programs as pleasant or embarrassing material. Block B P.O expressed embarrassment when a kiss scene he shared with Kang Mina in the past was mentioned on a broadcast while he was unprepared.

SHINee Taemin also drew interest due to past episodes during his appearance on MBC 'We Got Married' in 2013. While preparing for a pictorial shoot with co-star Son Na-eun, Taemin showed subtle jealousy after hearing about Naeun's past experiences. In this process, Taemin directly revealed his past dating history, saying, "Actually, I am not a lifelong single." As he was usually known for his lifelong single image, netizens showed various reactions to the sudden self-exposure.

Kim Hee-chul Expresses Gratitude to Fans and Updates on 5kg Weight Loss

Reminiscences from idols celebrating their 20th anniversary since debut also became a major subject for variety shows. Super Junior Kim Hee-chul appeared on 'Radio Star' and expressed his gratitude, calling the fans who have been with him for 20 years his 'benefactors.'

While looking back at the days when he was called the 'Pretty Man' early in his debut, Kim Hee-chul revealed that he is continuing self-management by losing 5kg recently. While mentioning the appearance of junior idols during music show appearances, he also made the set burst into laughter by revealing that he is the same age as the mother of Eina, an MC of 'Show! Music Core.'