Is popularity the only thing considered when choosing a K-pop music show MC? In an article, industry officials revealed the factors they have to look into when tapping a host.
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How Do K-pop Music Shows Select MCs? Industry Officials Reveal Criteria
In the K-pop scene, there are currently six well-known Korean music shows where idols appear, including SBS’s “Inkigayo,” KBS’s “Music Bank,” SBS M’s “The Show,” MBC’s “Show! Music Core,” Mnet’s “M Countdown” and MBC Music’s “Show Champion.”
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Soobin & Arin
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In each of the music programs, only selected K-pop idols can lead the broadcast as MCs. As this is a medium where young idols and actors can showcase their various charms, potential and personality, being a music show MC is truly a coveted position, especially among rookie celebrities.
The biggest role of MCs in a music show is to greet both viewers and K-pop idols with their bright smiles and they were also responsible for warming up performers ahead of their stages. They pretty much carry what will be the atmosphere in each broadcast.
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Wonyoung & Sunghoon
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JinJiDo – GOT7 Jinyoung, BLACKPINK Jisoo, NCT 127 Doyoung
Indeed, aside from exposure, this position also helps them to gain more attention from K-pop enthusiasts, especially from abroad. In the past, a lot of idols and actors were met by fans through their special stages on YouTube and online communities.
If they were lucky enough, MCs can also form stronger fandoms together with their co-MCs. Some of the most love pairings were BLACKPINK Jisoo, NCT Doyoung and GOT7 Jinyoung, Red Velvet Irene and Park Bogum, Oh My Girl Arin and TXT Soobin, IVE Jang Wonyoung and ENHYPEN Sunghoon and more.
How Were Idols Selected To Become K-pop Music Show MCs? Here’s What We Know
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With its advantages, a lot of K-pop fans want to know how their idols can actually be selected as MCs, and how their fandoms can contribute to it.
In an article released by Hankook Ilbo, the Korean media outlet revealed certain criteria the idols must have to gain the attention of music show officials.
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According to an official from a music show:
“We are looking for an MC who can show the color of the program well. The biggest criterion is whether viewers like it or whether they can introduce other singers well based on fresh and diverse charms.”
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TXT Yeonjun
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Currently, TXT Yeonjun hosts for Inkigayo, as well as MONSTA X Joohoney & (G)I-DLE Miyeon (M Countdown), LE SSERAFIM Hong Eunchae (Music Bank), Billlie Tsuki, Moon Sua and woo!ah! Nana (Show Champion), NCT Jungwoo, Stray Kids Lee Know (Show! Music Core) and ATEEZ Yeosang, NCT Xiaojun and TEMPEST Hyeongseop (The Show).
Another official from a music broadcast said:
“We select them by comprehensively considering whether they have the right energy for music broadcasts and consider their hosting skills as well.”
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Officials from the two programs explained that the casting criteria for MC and special MC are the same.
With this, fans can infer that idols with bright energy, hosting skills, and various charms fitting for the music shows are most likely to be chosen as MCs, more than their popularity!
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Written by Eunice Dawson.
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