Actors Kim Jaewon and izna Bang Jimin will become the 40th hosts of MUSIC BANK.
'Rising actor' Kim Jaewon and 'global K-POP rookie' Bang Jimin have been selected as the new MCs of KBS2 MUSIC BANK. They will take over from actor Moon Sang Min and ILLIT's Minju, who served as the 39th hosts, and are scheduled to begin hosting from the broadcast on the 27th.
MUSIC BANK, which first premiered in 1998, is Korea's representative music program, and past MCs have included Song Joong Ki X Seo Hyorim, Park Bo Gum X Irene, Park Seo Jun X Bora, Soobin X Arin, Sung Hoon X Jang Wonyoung, among others, serving as a gateway for stars.
Actor Kim Jaewon has been noted not only for his outstanding acting in dramas such as drama Hierarchy, The Tale of Lady Ok, and You and Everything Else, but also for his 188cm height, perfect proportions and warm visuals. In addition, he made his first regular appearance on variety with the 2025 KBS entertainment show Heart on Wheels, where he showed an unpretentious, sincere charm and won the 2025 KBS Entertainment Awards Best Entertainer Award, and he is expected to show new charms through the drama Yumi's Cells 3, scheduled to air in April this year.
izna Bang Jimin attracted attention from her debut in November 2024 for her stable vocal tone and dance skills, and she made headlines for her distinct facial features, tall height and perfect proportions to the extent that she earned the epithet "center of confidence." In particular, she is one of the members of the group of 5th-generation girl group visual centers known as "I(an).Bang(Jimin).Won(hee)", drawing the attention of K-POP fans worldwide and growing as a "global rookie." In addition, izna proved they are a trendsetting group by taking first place on MUSIC BANK with their 2025 song "Mamma Mia."
The combined visuals of the two, who show perfect visuals, raise anticipation about what kind of synergy they will show on MUSIC BANK, known as a gateway for top stars.
The 40th hosts, actor Kim Jaewon and izna Bang Jimin, are scheduled to lead MUSIC BANK's first live broadcast on the 27th. In particular, it was reported that a special stage will be presented during the first live broadcast, arousing curiosity.
KBS' MUSIC BANK is broadcast live every Friday at 5:05 p.m.
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