Kim Heechul Reveals Unique Preferences on '20th Century Hit Song'

On the December 27 episode of KBS Joy's '20th Century Hit Song', Kim Heechul shared his unique taste in idols during a special year-end segment titled 'Come Back, Would You? Hope for Idol Comebacks'. The episode featured guests Kim I-ji and Lee Hee-jin from the group Baby V.O.X.

When Kim I-ji, whom Heechul has previously declared as a longtime fan, appeared on the show, he couldn't hide his embarrassment, turning red in the face. Heechul admitted, "I was a fan of Kim I-ji and Lee Hee-jin," to which Im Ji-yoo humorously remarked, "It seems you like people with 'ㅇ' and 'ㅈ' in their names."

As a video of Cleo played, Heechul elaborated, saying, "Im Ji-yoo mentioned that I like people with 'ㅇㅈ' in their names, and I have liked Kim I-ji from Baby V.O.X, Lee Hee-jin from Fin.K.L, Chae Eun-jung from Cleo, and Ahn Yoo-jin from Space A."

Lee Hee-jin jokingly expressed her surprise, saying, "I thought I was the only one!" Heechul lightheartedly responded, "My heart feels like an ant's nest," while confessing that he has been a fan of Kim I-ji since their debut album.