Park Gonu of ZEROBASEONE will be an MC at the 35th Seoul Music Awards, praised for his communication skills and chemistry with other hosts.
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Park Gonu of ZEROBASEONE has joined as an MC for the 35th Seoul Music Awards. Today (27th), the organizing committee of the 'Seoul Music Awards' announced Park Gonu's joining as MC, stating to My Daily, 'We believe Park Gonu is the right person to actively communicate with global K-POP fans, which is why he has been selected as the MC for this year's 'Seoul Music Awards.' They continued, 'Since the 'Seoul Music Awards' is a place to honor the sweat and growth of artists, we think Park Gonu's story of constantly challenging himself and expanding his spectrum resonates with the message the awards aim to convey.' They also expressed expectations for the fresh chemistry between Park Gonu, SUPER JUNIOR's Leeteuk, and KiiiKiii's Isol, stating that their well-coordinated collaboration as seniors and juniors will inject even more vibrant energy into the 'Seoul Music Awards.' Park Gonu gained recognition after appearing on Mnet's 'BOYS PLANET' in 2023, showcasing his all-around talent in rap, dance, and vocals at a high level. After debuting, he has continued to be involved in writing lyrics and rap-making for various songs, and his first self-composed song 'Customize' was included in ZEROBASEONE's 6th mini-album 'Ascend-' released on the 18th of this month, demonstrating his growth as an artist. Additionally, he has captivated fans by singing OSTs for various dramas and variety shows, such as 'Study Group,' 'TWELVE,' and 'After School Teacher.' He is currently serving as an MC on Mnet's 'M COUNTDOWN.' Following the confirmation of SUPER JUNIOR's Leeteuk and KiiiKiii's Isol as MCs for the 'Seoul Music Awards,' the addition of Park Gonu has completed a fresh combination of MCs. There is growing interest in how their special chemistry will unfold at the 'Seoul Music Awards.' The 35th Seoul Music Awards will be held on June 20 at Incheon’s Inspire Arena.
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