Singer Yeong-tak will meet viewers as the main MC of KBS2's 개는 훌륭하다.
Yeong-tak will greet viewers as a veteran singer and the new MC on 개는 훌륭하다, which returns freshly Director General on Oct. 9 and where he will show his first chemistry with Lee Kyung-kyu.
개는 훌륭하다, which won a lot of love and strong sympathy from pet owners, returns upgraded with a military academy concept in which various trainers compete fiercely under their own names and showcase their training methods.
Yeong-tak will serve as head of academic affairs on the fully revamped 개는 훌륭하다 and is expected to stand out with his distinctive wit on the program. With his cheerful, bright energy he will ease the tension of owners and troubled dogs and, with some sharp criticism, is also expected to serve as a mood maker.
Before this, he will pair up in perfect harmony with Lee Kyung-kyu, the main MC and mentor who showed exceptional know-how and charisma on 개는 훌륭하다, and will join the ranks of the "national dog father."
In addition to his main MC duties, Yeong-tak even composed the theme song for 개는 훌륭하다 himself, showing his early affection for the program. He will warmly convey his special interest and steady love for dogs to viewers through remarks and melody.
The production team said, "From the first meeting it looked like Lee Kyung-kyu and Yeong-tak had been working together for a long time, and everyone admired their perfect chemistry," adding, "The deeper honey-like chemistry the two will show will add to the viewing pleasure."
Yeong-tak, who is making a full transformation into an MC of a popular entertainment program, has previously shown his qualities as a host at various award shows and music festivals. Recently he confirmed his unshakable popularity by releasing the new song Jushigo (Juicy Go) with Kim Yeon-ja, and he is currently on a nationwide tour with his branded concert TAK SHOW4.
He has also shown his talents in many areas as an all-rounder artist, leaving a strong impression on global viewers with a special appearance in Disney+'s original series 파인: 촌뜨기들, drawing attention to his challenge as a variety MC.
Meanwhile, KBS2's 개는 훌륭하다, in which Yeong-tak transforms into the fixed main MC, will premiere at 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 9.
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