On August 16, Lee Hong Ki made a guest appearance on Kim Jae Joong's radio show Neighborhood Youth. Kim Jae Joong praised and complimented Hong Ki many times throughout the show. Hong Ki reacted shyly while receiving the compliments.
Jae Joong was talking about what kind of person he saw when he looked at Hong Ki.
Jae Joong: When I look at Hong Ki, I see a perfect person.
Hong Ki: What??
Jae Joong: Even if Hong Ki makes mistakes, it doesn't seem like he's ever made any mistakes.
Hong Ki: Thank you 😳.
Hong Ki was talking about his time starring in You Are Beautiful. He said, "Shortly after I debuted, I got a role in You Are Beautiful. When I looked at myself in that drama, I thought to myself, ahhh I'm so handsome..." Jae Joong replied, "I'm sorry but you still look exactly the same (you're still just as handsome)."
Jae Joong was talking about the scene in which Hong Ki sang a song when he was a child actor. He said, "I watched the clip where Hong Ki sings as a child actor. Hong Ki had great potential even as a child."
Hong Ki said that he isn't really interested in fashion these days. Jae Joong said “No no no. Hong Ki is wearing some amazing pants here today. Please stand up and show everyone!!"
Jae Joong also talked about Hong Ki's nickname "Hongstar," "The name Hongstar suits him well because Hong Ki looks a lot like a star." Hong Ki was embarrassed by saying, "AAAYYY Hyung 🙈🙈."
when I say 2nd gen kpop was the best this is what i mean, not only they are insanenly talented but also have the cutest interactions