Sungho of the K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR has been confirmed as the new master of ceremonies for MBC’s weekly music program Show! Music Core, according to an official statement from representatives of the show. The appointment places the singer in a hosting role following the departure of previous MCs Kim Gyuvin and Dohoon.
Show! Music Core Appointment Confirmed
Music Core confirmed the casting news in a statement confirming that Sungho will take over the weekly hosting duties. Bandmates Jaehyun and Woonhak previously held hosting roles on Mnet’s M Countdown and SBS’s Inkigayo, respectively. Fans are closely watching how Sungho adapts to the live broadcasting environment.
Immediate Schedule and Japan Tour Context
According to travel records and tour updates, Sungho departed from Incheon International Airport on the morning of August 28 bound for Fukuoka, Japan. The group is currently executing the Japanese leg of their first world tour, titled BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR ‘KNOCK ON Vol.2’ IN JAPAN, which spans six cities including Kanagawa, Saga, Osaka, Miyagi, Nagano, and Chiba.
Transition of Hosting Duties
Sungho steps into the position vacated by Kim Gyuvin of AND2BLE and Dohoon of TWS, both of whom wrapped up their final hosting appearances on the program during the previous week’s episode. To bridge the transition, the August 29 broadcast features special guest presenters Tomoya, So Geon, and Yuki of the group NEXZ serving as special MCs ahead of Sungho’s permanent arrival.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who are the previous hosts of Show! Music Core? Kim Gyuvin and Dohoon previously hosted the show before stepping down following the episode from the week prior to the announcement.
- Who is filling in for the interim episode? Tomoya, So Geon, and Yuki of NEXZ are appearing as special MCs for the August 29 broadcast.
- What else is BOYNEXTDOOR currently doing? The group is actively performing across Japan as part of their BOYNEXTDOOR TOUR ‘KNOCK ON Vol.2’ IN JAPAN concert series.
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