Mondays No Longer Blue: MC Duo Minhyuk and Hyungjun Shine on ‘Weekly Idol’

New Beginnings on ‘Weekly Idol’

MONSTA X star Minhyuk and CRAVITY’s Hyungjun have taken the helm as the charismatic new co-hosts of the popular South Korean variety show, ‘Weekly Idol’. Following the show’s recent revamp, this dynamic duo officially commenced their roles on the much-anticipated episode broadcast on June 6.

> The chemistry between these two isn’t just a result of being labelmates; it extends into their easy banter and seamless team performance, setting the tone for this new season.

Hyungjun was the first to appear on set, expressing gratitude towards the production team: “Thank you so much for having us.” However, his playful tone quickly emerged as he humorously chided Minhyuk for his ‘tardiness’ to the show, only rebutted with Minhyuk’s cool dismissal, “I was on time.” This playful back-and-forth was a testament to the natural ‘brotherly chemistry’ they’re known for.

Walking Down Memory Lane

Both hosts reminisced over their personal histories with ‘Weekly Idol’. For Minhyuk, it marked a milestone, having been a part of the show a decade ago and even occasionally stepping in as a special MC. Hyungjun, not one to be left behind, reflected on his whopping eight appearances as a guest, which surprised even the show’s devoted fans.

Unveiling ‘Chefuz’

A unique aspect of the duo’s debut was the introduction of their joint title chosen by viewer poll—‘Chefuz’, a quirky nod to blending the roles of ‘shepherd Minhyuk’ and ‘poodle Hyungjun’. Minhyuk commented: “Leave the cooking to chefs and idols to Chefuz!”, showcasing his knack for witty one-liners.

Fresh Content and New Segments

The revised format of ‘Weekly Idol’ is brimming with fresh content. One standout segment is ‘The Weekly Hot Idol News’, where Minhyuk and Hyungjun’s entrance as MCs was the focal discussion for the week. Their inventive solution? A self-celebration challenge featuring surprise cameos, from past MCs like Kwanghee to familiar faces like Hyungjun’s own sister and MONSTA X’s Joohoney.

A highlight was the duo’s interaction with the group MEOVV through the ‘Fan-Su-Pro (Fan Edits Their Profiles)’ segment where both displayed empathetic interviewing skills, effectively drawing out the distinct personalities and talents of each group member.

In the ultra-fun ‘Beat the Chopfus!’ segment, Hyungjun competed in a unique flexibility duel against MEOVV’s Soo-in, adding a lively twist.

Delivering Entertainment

The segment line-up doesn’t stop there. Minhyuk and Hyungjun threw themselves into other entertaining skits, from an upgraded ‘Switch Random Color Dance’ to engaging with over 100 fans in the ‘Weekly Pancake’, crafting an interactive experience that resonated well with audiences.

As the episode wrapped, Minhyuk expressed his gratitude commenting, “Despite today being our first on the new ‘Weekly Idol’, Hyungjun and everyone’s spirits made it thoroughly enjoyable.” Hyungjun echoed this sentiment by praising the great reactions received.

A Promising Chapter for ‘Weekly Idol’

With a stellar first episode under their belt, the promising chemistry and skill of ‘Chefuz’, Minhyuk and Hyungjun, on ‘Weekly Idol’ is something to continue keeping an eye on every Friday at 5:30 PM on MBC M and 11:30 PM on MBC Every1.