THE BOYZ's Yonghoon and actor Lee Jongha are the new MCs for "Show Music Core," joining existing MC Solung.
November/9/2023 12:16
MBC's "Show Music Core" has appointed THE BOYZ's Yonghoon and actor Lee Jongha as new MCs, and released a new poster featuring the existing MC, Nmixx's Solung, and the three of them together. Yonghoon, who has become a new MC, debuted as a member of THE BOYZ in December 2017 and is loved by K-POP fans in Korea and abroad for his visual that looks like he jumped out of a manga, known as "manchinnam." With his charming personality, he is called the personification of cuteness among fans, so he is expected to bring bright energy to viewers every Saturday. Actor Lee Jongha, who will serve as an MC together, recently played the role of Bongsok in the Disney+ original series "Moving" and showed his presence with his lovely acting. He debuted in a web drama in 2017 and also appeared on the idol audition program "The Unit." He is said to have a great interest in K-POP and is expected to show his activities as an MC on "Show Music Core." Yonghoon, who is about to make his first broadcast as an MC on "Show Music Core," revealed his confident ambition, saying, "I am very nervous and excited to be a regular MC on 'Show Music Core.' I want to show a lot of good sides to THE B (THE BOYZ fans) and viewers while enjoying the maximum excitement and nervousness. I will become the person who supports K-POP fans' Saturdays from now on." Lee Jongha also expressed his enthusiasm, saying, "It feels like a dream to become an MC on 'Show Music Core.' I am nervous and anxious, but I will always keep smiling and do my best. I would be happy if you could watch over me warmly even though I am inexperienced!" Solung, the energy source and adorable youngest member of "Show Music Core," said, "I will do my best with a mindset to learn new things. I will show you a growing figure from now on. Fight!" On the 11th, "Show Music Core" will also feature a special stage with existing MC Solung and new MCs Yonghoon and Lee Jongha. Yonghoon, who has both dazzling visuals and talent, Solung, who has a soft and clear voice, and Lee Jongha, who will stand on stage for the first time in six years since appearing on an idol audition program, are attracting attention for how they will capture the hearts of fans. Despite their busy schedules, the three of them are said to have come together to show off their adorable chemistry, and K-POP fans are paying attention. MBC's "Show Music Core," hosted by the three of them, will be broadcast in Korea at 3:20 PM on the 11th. NCT's Jungwoo and Stray Kids' Lee Know are graduating as MCs from "Show Music Core"! THE BOYZ's Yonghoon and actor Lee Jongha have been newly selected. SEVENTEEN takes first place on "Show Music Core" without appearing... NCT's Jungwoo and Stray Kids' Lee Know graduate as MCs.
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