BABYMONSTER's Ah Yeon shines on "Knowing Bros" as "female Kim Jong Kook," impressing with her talents and physical feats.
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In "Knowing Bros," BABYMONSTER's Ah Yeon gained attention as the "female version of Kim Jong Kook." On the 13th, BABYMONSTER appeared as guests on the JTBC variety show "Knowing Bros" in Korea. They challenged their first variety show and went on a spring camp with the regular cast. Among the regular cast gathered at the base camp, BABYMONSTER trapped in the "Monster Ball" appeared. They hid their identities, but BUZZ's Min Kyung Hoon first found his partner Luca, who revealed herself. Then, Farita with Lee Jin Ho, So Jang Hoon with Laura, Super Junior's Heechul with Rami, Kim Yong Chul with Asa, Lee Sang Min with Ah Yeon, and Lee Soo Geun with Chikita became partners. BABYMONSTER's debut song "SHEESH" music video surpassed 100 million views on YouTube in the shortest time, attracting attention. Laura expressed joy, saying, "I didn't expect it to go so well." Chikita actually revealed the Taekwondo black belt she acquired in Thailand and even showed herself breaking a board with a kick. She effortlessly broke a board higher than her height, impressing the cast. Ah Yeon gained attention as the "female version of Kim Jong Kook." She said, "I did 800 sit-ups every day. However, I reduced it because fans were worried." She then demonstrated her sit-up exercise, surprising everyone.
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