New MCs For MBC’s “Show! MusicCore” Spark Mixed Reactions

“This is seriously insane, lol.”

Each weekly K-Pop music show has MCs that help keep the show’s flow, usually selected from idol groups. More often than not, the MCs selected are newer to the industry, like ILLIT‘s Minju, who was appointed MC of Music Bank a few months after debut.

ILLIT’s Minju and Moon Sangmin | MBC

Recently, it was announced that the MC team of NMIXX‘s Sullyoon, actor Lee Jung Ha, and THE BOYZ‘s Younghoon for Show! MusicCore would be stepping down from their positions for new MCs to take their places.

NMIXX‘s Sullyoon (center), actor Lee Jung Ha (right), and THE BOYZ‘s Younghoon (left)| KBS

On February 10, it was reported by multiple news outlets that ZEROBASEONE‘s Gyuvin and TWS‘s Dohoon would fill the positions. Additionally, a member of SM Entertainment’s upcoming girl group, Hearts2Hearts, will join as an MC. 

TWS’s Dohoon

ZEROBASEONE’s Gyuvin

Hearts2Heart | SM Entertainment

Netizens reacted to this news with various responses, including congratulating the newly appointed MCs.

• Wow, Gyubin, congratulations.
• Dohoon did well, lol.
• Dohoon, congratulations!!!

Others, however, questioned the choices, including the appointment of someone who has not debuted yet. Many commented on the power of “big” companies or groups and how they can make things happen for their idols.

• As expected, the big agencies start at a different level.
• Wow, the big agency effect is insane, lol.
• They haven’t even debuted yet, but they’re already being pushed hard.
• Getting an MBC feature even before debut, what is this, lol.
• This is seriously insane, lol.

What do you think about these new MCs?