Two rising stars in the K-pop world have been chosen as the fresh faces to lead MBC’s popular music program ‘Show! Music Core.’ The dynamic duo consists of Gyuvin from ZEROBASEONE and Dohoon from TWS, taking over from the beloved trio comprising Younghoon of The Boyz, Sullyoon of NMIXX, and actor Lee Jung Ha, who will be bidding farewell on February 15.
In a surprising turn of events, it was revealed that the newest addition to the hosting team will be a member from SM Entertainment's highly anticipated girl group, Hearts2Hearts, which is yet to make its official debut. The news has left K-pop aficionados buzzing with curiosity and excitement, as they ponder over the member's selection, given the group's rookie status.
Speculation is rife among Korean netizens, with many expressing awe at the special treatment granted to the Hearts2Hearts member before the group's debut, particularly as she hails from one of South Korea's leading entertainment powerhouses, known as the Big 4.
Online discussions are ablaze with reactions from netizens:
- "SM never fails to impress." - "Being an MC right after debut? That's next level." - "SM's influence speaks volumes." - "Placing a trainee in such a position is quite controversial, even for the industry giants." - "Selecting a more established girl group member would have been better received. It's a bold move before their debut." - "This early MC stint does raise some eyebrows." - "Is this just big 4 privilege at play?" - "It's all about company connections and favoritism, isn't it?" - "Let's not ignore the blatant company favoritism here." - "Transparent displays of privilege like these are hard to overlook." - "The industry's nepotism is really showing." - "The close ties between SM and MBC are no secret." - "Could they be any more obvious with the favoritism?" - "Smaller companies are getting squeezed out of the spotlight." - "Do non-K-pop fans even pay attention to music show MCs?" - "The prediction about an SM rookie taking over turned out to be spot on."
Hearts2Hearts continues to capture attention with the release of new image teasers for their debut track, 'The Chase.' The buzz around the group is only intensifying as fans gear up for their official introduction to the K-pop scene.