BOYNEXTDOOR’s Sungho and ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Sanwon will host MBC’s Music Core, bringing fresh energy to the show starting September 5.
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BOYNEXTDOOR’s Sungho and ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s Sanwon will meet. The two are scheduled to inject the program with lively energy as the new MCs of MBC’s Show! Music Core (hereinafter “Music Core”), which will begin airing in Korea from Saturday, September 5. Sungho has repeatedly held the microphone for Music Core as a special MC since 2024, proving his natural hosting and stable presence. In particular, he has left a strong impression on viewers with his exquisite reactions and sense that brightly liven up the atmosphere on site, showing his potential as an MC. Sungho, who has continued his connection with Music Core as a special MC, is expected to display even more diverse charms by taking the seat of the official MC. Ahead of the first broadcast, Sungho said, “I am very happy to be able to greet everyone again as an official MC on Music Core, where I have made good memories together as a special MC. Please look forward to many new sides of MC Sungho,” conveying his joy at taking on the MC role. Sanwon, who will host together with Sungho, debuted as ALPHA DRIVE ONE in January of this year through Mnet’s global audition program BOYS II PLANET and has been drawing attention with overwhelming stage performance and diverse charms. Sanwon, who has gained hosting experience on various stages such as music programs and YouTube content, said, “I am truly honored and still cannot believe that I have become an MC of Music Core. Since it is a precious place, I will do my utmost to become an MC who can deliver bright and positive energy to viewers every week with a sense of responsibility. Thank you,” revealing his enthusiasm and resolve as a new MC. The production team of Music Core commented, “We would like to express our gratitude to Sungho for joining as an MC despite his busy schedule, including the current world tour, and we expect that based on the stable hosting and bright energy he has shown as a special MC so far, he will bring positive effects to the program.” They further said, “Sanwon, who has made his mark as a member of a next-generation global K-pop group with nicknames such as ‘the star with certainty’ and ‘face genius,’ is also expected to demonstrate his unique presence and charm as an MC,” expressing anticipation for the two’s new activities. MBC’s Music Core, in which Sungho and Sanwon will work in harmony as official MCs, will have its first broadcast in Korea on Saturday, September 5 at 3:20 p.m. ・[REPORT] BOYNEXTDOOR’s first world tour begins in Yokohama with the Japan leg! AiNA THE END also makes a surprise appearance ・What is ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s goal for their 2nd mini album? “We want to take first place again”
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