VIXX's Hong Bin To Take On Hosting Duties For 4th Season Of 'The Show'
VIXX's Hong Bin has a new role for his resume.
The VIXX member will become the MC for the fourth season SBS MTV's The Show, beginning on March 3. Hong Bin (Lee Hong Bin) will take over the role from Girl's Day member Hyeri, who left The Show in January. Hong Bin will work alongside current MCs T-ara's Jiyeon and Super Junior-M's Zhou Mi.
On February 17, SBS MTV The Show teased fans with a mysterious quiz regarding the new MC, by hinting to the person's age, blood type, and the Chinese characters for "handsome." Fans were able to submit guesses, with correct responses being entered into a lottery to win a prize.
[#더쇼MC 퀴즈이벤트] 더쇼의 새로운 MC는 누구일까요? 더쇼가 드리는 특급힌트: 1993, 美男, B!! 해쉬태그 #더쇼MC 와 함께 정답 멘션 보내주세요! 추첨을 통해 3분께 경품 (~2/24) pic.twitter.com/sduvsLK3n5
— SBS MTV (@SBS_MTV) February 17, 2015
The Show released a short teaser video announcing both the MC's name, and the day that he would take on his new role.
Show Champion also got new MCs: Two SM Rookies recently took over hosting responsibilities.
Along with being a member of idol group VIXX, Hong Bin began acting in 2014. The singer appeared in the weekly drama, Glorious Day, starring actors Lee Sang Woo and Park Se Young.
VIXX is in the midst of preparations for a comeback with a new single album that is a remake of songs. The group released a teaser video for "Love Equation," the remake of R.ef's 1995 song of the same title.
The teaser video also teased VIXX's second solo concert, titled "UTOPIA," which will take place on March 28-29.
"Love Equation" will be released on February 24.