KBS Cool FM's flagship program "Raise the Volume" celebrated its 30th anniversary on April 3, 2025.
A commemorative event was held at the Yeouido KBS Radio Studio Kong at 2 p.m. on the 3rd. Current DJ Hyojeong, along with the first DJ Yibon, who debuted in 1995, and guests including Choi Kang-hee, Narsha, Kim Ye-won, Kang Han-na, and Heize graced the occasion. Starting with Kang Sung-kyu, the fixed guest of "Raise the Volume," KBS President Park Jang-beom presented a plaque of appreciation and a bouquet prepared by the Radio Center.
Yibon said, "It's incredible that it's been 30 years. It was an honor to meet the volume family again as a special DJ," while shedding tears. Narsha noted, "There were many days I felt inadequate, but I am grateful for the plaque of appreciation," and Kim Ye-won expressed, "I am happy to be part of this 30-year history and hope that listeners can share the warmth of volume for a long time."
Kang Han-na recalled, "During the COVID-19 period, I was able to communicate and provide comfort thanks to the radio despite the disconnected daily life," sharing fond memories. Heize conveyed her emotions with a trembling voice, saying, "When it's time to close out the day, I think of volume. I am grateful to volume for being the first to make me feel the seasonal changes."
Hyojeong expressed her ambition, saying, "It is an honor to be a DJ in the year of the 30th anniversary. I will grow with a sense of responsibility as the 129th-day DJ and continue the warmth of volume." After the event, past DJs and production staff gathered to reminisce about the time of volume. In front of the KBS headquarters, a coffee truck event celebrating the 30th anniversary was held where Hyojeong met directly with the listeners.
PD Oh Gui-na, who is directing "Oh My Girl Hyojeong's Raise the Volume," said, "While conducting the special 30th anniversary broadcast, we played the old jingle and ran segments from that time. I was happy that each listener shared their memories with us," expressing gratitude to the audience.
"Raise the Volume" is KBS Radio's flagship brand, which began on April 3, 1995, and has produced 13 star DJs who remain memorable to the audience. As a program that has maintained its 8 p.m. time slot every evening, it will continue to be part of the everyday lives of listeners wrapping up their day.
"Oh My Girl Hyojeong's Raise the Volume" can be heard on KBS Cool FM and the radio applications "KBS Kong" and "KBS Plus."
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