A New Era Begins: K-Pop Stars Minhyuk and Hyungjun Debut as Hosts on ‘Weekly Idol’
K-Pop Icons Break Ground with Their Dynamic Hosting on ‘Weekly Idol’s New Season.
The Stage is Set: ‘Weekly Idol’ Welcomes Fresh Faces
Last Saturday, viewers of the popular Korean variety show Weekly Idol were welcomed by two energetic new hosts, MONSTA X’s Minhyuk and CRAVITY’s Hyungjun. Taking over as the show’s regular MCs, the dynamic duo demonstrated their unique charm and charisma, fitting comfortably into their new roles.
#### Brothers in Arms: Chemistry that Transcends the Screen
The broadcast opened with Hyungjun stepping onto the stage first, expressing gratitude towards the production team. Minhyuk soon joined him, and the two instantly delivered playful banter, captivating audiences.
#### A Walk Down Memory Lane
Minhyuk recounted his previous visits to Weekly Idol, displaying a sense of nostalgia and familiarity. Hyungjun, too, surprised fans with his impressive record of appearances as a guest, having been invited on eight separate occasions.
#### Crafting a New Image
With a viewer-driven poll, the pair chose ‘Shepuz’, a creative blend of ‘Shepherd Minhyuk’ and ‘Poodle Hyungjun’, as their MC moniker. Minhyuk cleverly added, ‘Leave the cooking to the chefs, and idols to Shepuz!’
#### Energizing the Audience
From delivering the latest idol news in ‘Judaejeon’ to hosting interactive segments with fans, Minhyuk and Hyungjun showcased their robust hosting skills. The first episode was marked by special guest appearances and lively segments.
The lively energy peaked with the guest appearance of the group MEOVV, where Shepuz’s engaging questions and gestures made for a memorable interaction.
#### A Promising Future
Concluding the debut episode, Minhyuk reflected on the day, crediting Hyungjun and guests for the enjoyable experience. Hyungjun reciprocated, applauding the audience’s enthusiasm. As Weekly Idol continues, fans eagerly anticipate the fresh, vibrant energy Shepuz promises to bring to the renown variety show’s future episodes.
Weekly Idol airs every Friday at 5:30 PM on MBC M and 11:30 PM on MBC Every1.
