Iso of IVE finishes her role as MC for 'Popular Song' after 1 year and 7 months, expressing gratitude and reflecting on her growth.
December/8/2025 17:33
Iso of IVE has graduated from the MC of 'Popular Song'. Iso ended her activities as the MC of SBS 'Popular Song' after serving for 1 year and 7 months, with the last broadcast on the 7th. On this day, she appeared in a Santa girl concept ahead of Christmas and introduced K-POP stages with adorable reactions. At the end of the broadcast, she greeted the viewers and announced her graduation from the MC role. Iso, who challenged herself as an MC for the first time through 'Popular Song' last April, brightened Sunday afternoons with her variety sense and refined hosting, earning love from viewers. She perfectly executed various concept costumes and skits each week, proving her versatile 'chemistry' with her co-hosts. Iso's 1 year and 7 months as an MC was truly a period of 'growth'. She mastered the point dances of comeback artists and showcased her performance skills, which quickly led to her nickname 'K-POP Challenge Vending Machine'. Additionally, she actively participated as the owner of the web variety spin-off 'If 'Popular Song' Ends, the Store Song', engaging in witty exchanges regardless of seniority, further proving her as a 'versatile entertainer'. After finishing her last broadcast of 'Popular Song', Iso expressed her heartfelt gratitude to DIVE (IVE's fans) and the viewers of 'Popular Song' through her agency STARSHIP Entertainment, saying, 'First of all, I sincerely thank everyone who loved MC Iso and the viewers of 'Popular Song'. One of my long-time dreams was to be an MC for a music program, and I was truly happy to fulfill that dream with 'Popular Song'.' She added, 'As I have grown through this valuable experience, I would be happy if you could watch how IVE's Iso continues to grow in the future. I want to express my gratitude once again to those who loved MC Iso.' IVE has launched various musical challenges this year, starting with the pre-released title track 'REBEL HEART' from their 3rd EP 'IVE EMPATHY', followed by the title track 'ATTITUDE', and the title track 'XOXZ' from their 4th mini-album released in August, captivating many people. In particular, through the 3rd EP 'IVE EMPATHY', IVE expanded their perspective from 'I' to 'we' while maintaining 'self-confidence', resonating with listeners worldwide. IVE recently announced their world tour 'IVE WORLD TOUR ‘SHOW WHAT I AM' in 2026, which will be held in Japan at Kyocera Dome Osaka over two days on April 18 and 19, 2026.
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