Actors Kim Jae-won and Bang Ji-min are appointed as new MCs for KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank', starting from the 27th of this month.
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Actors Kim Jae-won and izna's Bang Ji-min have been appointed as the 40th MCs of KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank'. Kim Jae-won, who is gaining attention as a 'rising actor', and Bang Ji-min, a 'global K-POP rookie', will take over from the 39th MCs, Moon Sang-min and ILLIT's Minju, starting from the broadcast on the 27th of this month. 'Music Bank' is a representative music program in Korea that started in 1998, known for producing many star MCs such as Song Joong-ki & Seo Hyorim, Park Bo-gum & Red Velvet's Irene, Sistar's Bora & Park Seo-joon, OH MY GIRL's Arin & TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Soobin, and ENHYPEN's Sunghoon & IVE's Wonyoung. Kim Jae-won has showcased his solid acting skills through dramas like 'Hierarchy', 'Mrs. Ok', and 'Eun-jung and Sang-young', and has attracted attention with his outstanding style and refreshing visuals at 188cm tall. In 2025, he will make his first regular appearance on KBS's variety show 'Kakeru Joju I Min-jung', where his candid charm has become a topic of discussion. He also won the 'Best Entertainer Award' at the KBS Entertainment Awards that year. Furthermore, he is expected to show a new side in the drama 'Yumi's Cells 3', which will air in Korea in April. Bang Ji-min gained attention for his stable singing ability and excellent dance performance upon debuting in November 2024. He has also drawn attention for his outstanding visuals, being referred to as a 'center face', and his tall stature. Particularly, as one of the visual centers representing the 5th generation girl groups, he has garnered high interest from K-POP fans worldwide and continues to grow as a 'global rookie'. In 2025, he proved the group's momentum by winning 1st place on 'Music Bank' with izna's song 'Mamma Mia'. With both boasting exceptional visuals, there are high expectations for the synergy they will create on 'Music Bank', known as a 'launching pad for top stars'. Kim Jae-won and Bang Ji-min are scheduled to host their first broadcast on the 27th of this month, and it has been reported that a special stage will also be showcased during the premiere, further raising interest. KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank' is broadcast live every Friday at 5:05 PM in Korea.
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