'MZ wannabe icon' IVE's Lee Seo is celebrating her first anniversary as the MC of 'Inkigayo.'
Starship Entertainment announced, "Lee Seo, who started as the MC of SBS 'Inkigayo' on April 28 last year, is approaching her first anniversary on the 28th."
Lee Seo stated through her agency, "I can't believe it's already been a year since I started with 'Inkigayo.' I want to thank the production team of 'Inkigayo' for this precious opportunity, and all the fellow MCs I work with every week. Thanks to them, it has been a year where I could learn and grow a lot."
She added, "I also want to say thank you and that I love the fans (Dive) who have supported me without reservation. I was able to do well thanks to the support from Dive every week. I will repay you with a bright and energetic appearance in the future, so please continue to give me lots of love and support."
On April 28, 2024, Lee Seo took her first steps as the 'maknae MC' with the lowest average age in the history of 'Inkigayo,' alongside ZEROBASEONE's Han Yoo-jin and actor Moon Seong-hyun. In February, she demonstrated her explosive growth by performing a solo encore stage for 'REBEL HEART' representing her members on 'Inkigayo,' further establishing her irreplaceable presence as an MC.
▲ Pleasing eyes and ears with chameleon-like hosting skills
Lee Seo meets viewers every Sunday on 'Inkigayo' with a different look. She showcases diverse concepts such as a marathon runner, baseball player, detective, and filmmaker, revealing her chameleon-like charm each episode.
Not only does she provide visual pleasure with her flawless appearance, but she also delivers fresh fun to viewers by skillfully handling various scripts based on her neat and stable hosting abilities. The playful skits she performs with fellow MCs also serve as a source of laughter.
▲ Endless 'K-pop challenge vending machine'
Her role as a 'K-pop challenge vending machine' also brightens the broadcast. Lee Seo participates earnestly in the dance challenges of senior and junior groups during the interview segment on 'Inkigayo,' showcasing perfect adaptability regardless of genre and adding enjoyable experiences by appreciating other artists' new songs.
Last month, when the band Dragon Pony reinterpreted IVE's 'REBEL HEART' in the interview segment, Lee Seo impressed by spontaneously delivering an ear-catching duet. This shows her true value, as she freely engages in both dance and singing for the benefit of other artists.
▲ Full-on tikitaka 221%! 'Store-gayo' owner Lee Seo
Additionally, Lee Seo is shining as the owner of the snack shop in the spin-off web entertainment 'Inkigayo Kkeutnameun Maejomgayo' (hereinafter 'Store-gayo'), following 'Inkigayo.' Recently welcoming her agency's junior group KiiiKiii as her first guests, she has been helping them showcase their charms through various segments.
She has also engaged in delightful tikitaka with her excellent reactions and sense of entertainment. Expectations are high for Lee Seo's future activities leading not only 'Inkigayo' but also 'Store-gayo' while communicating with various artists.
Meanwhile, IVE, to which Lee Seo belongs, will hold a performance in Kobe titled 'IVE SCOUT' IN JAPAN as part of their Japanese fan concert tour on the 25th and 26th at the Kobe World Memorial Hall.
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