TEMPEST, Xdinary Heroes, and EPEX members selected as new MCs for "SHOW CHAMPION," expected to showcase special stage.
February/15/2024 12:12
TEMPEST's Faran, Xdinary Heroes' Gaon, and EPEX's Kum Dong-hyun have been selected as the new MCs for MBC M's "SHOW CHAMPION." The three will make their first appearance as the 8th generation MCs on "SHOW CHAMPION," which will be broadcast live on MBC M in Korea at 6 p.m. on the 21st of this month. They are expected to showcase a special stage with a chemistry like that of brothers. The three, who perform various music in their respective groups, are highly anticipated to show their activities as new MCs. Faran, who debuted as a member of TEMPEST in March 2022, serves as the main rapper and main dancer in the group, attracting attention from fans around the world. With a gentle and responsible personality, he will deliver positive energy to viewers as the eldest brother of the new MCs on "SHOW CHAMPION" every Wednesday. Gaon, the guitarist and vocalist of the idol band Xdinary Heroes, who debuted in December 2021, recently successfully completed his first European tour and is actively engaged. He is expected to appeal to K-POP fans with his passionate energy and lively charm. Kum Dong-hyun, who showed his skillful hosting as a special MC for "SHOW CHAMPION," serves as the center and main dancer of EPEX, which debuted in June 2021. Although he is the youngest of the new MCs, he is expected to captivate viewers with his leadership that is not like that of the youngest. "SHOW CHAMPION" this year, under the slogan "A romantic page to meet on Wednesday," aims to find romance with the viewers, rather than just introducing K-POP stages. As the opening act, a special stage by the new MCs will be presented. In the romantic era, they will present a warm stage to fans around the world by rearranging god's "One Candle" in their own atmosphere to convey a message of hope. ・TEMPEST, Japan pre-debut decided! The new song has been selected as the ending theme for the anime "Runaway Great Mission." ・Xdinary Heroes appeals to JYP's Park Jin-young, "I want to go to your house and have a meal together." ・EPEX successfully concludes their first Zepp tour! They also performed a cover stage of "Heavy Rotation."
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