MBC Virtual Live Festival features MCs Kang Seung-yoon, Mimi, Jungwoo, and Jani on October 18-19, showcasing various performances.
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The 'MBC Virtual Live Festival with Coupang Play' has announced its luxurious MC lineup. Kang Seung-yoon from WINNER, Mimi from OH MY GIRL, and Jungwoo & Jani from NCT will host the festival held on October 18 and 19 at the Sangam Cultural Plaza in front of MBC. On the 18th, Kang Seung-yoon, Mimi, and Jungwoo will lead the stage. On the 19th, Kang Seung-yoon, Mimi, and Jani will appear as MCs, showcasing different synergies. Kang Seung-yoon, who has proven stable hosting skills in music programs and award ceremonies, and Mimi, who displays witty talk and diverse charm in various variety shows, are expected to enhance the atmosphere over the two days. Jungwoo, who has hosted music programs and proven global popularity, is also expected to elicit enthusiastic responses from K-POP fans with his stable hosting. Jani, based on his experience as a radio DJ and various hosting experiences, is expected to raise the festival's excitement while interacting with various music fans. Attention is also focused on the luxurious stage lineup previously announced. On the 18th, artists such as &TEAM, BRAZY, IRISÉ, ISEGYE IDOL, izna, NEXZ, NMIXX, Plan.B, RIIZE, USPEER, Virtual YB, and Xdinary Heroes will grace the stage. Following on the 19th, AHOF, APOKI, John Park, KiiiKiii, KISS OF LIFE, Coyote, LUVITA, nævis, OFF EQUALS, PLAVE, tripleS, and Choi Yena from IZ*ONE will perform a variety of shows. Tickets for the 'MBC Virtual Live Festival with Coupang Play' will go on sale from 8 PM on the 11th via the Coupang Play mobile app, and the schedule for online streaming ticket reservations will be announced later. More detailed information can be confirmed through MBC's official SNS.
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