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Singer Sung Si Kyung has been revealed as the new season MC and the title of The Seasons was disclosed, prompting a variety of reactions online.
On the 11th, KBS 2TV music talk show The Seasons announced its ninth season and revealed Sung Si Kyung as the next MC, saying, "It will premiere on the 27th under the name The Seasons—Sung Si Kyung's eardrum boyfriend."
The new season title was chosen based on Sung Si Kyung's nickname "eardrum boyfriend." Sung Si Kyung has long been established as a representative singer of the ballad genre, earning public love with his distinctive sweet tone and emotional music. The production team said they chose the title "Sung Si Kyung's eardrum boyfriend" to incorporate his musical image into the program concept.
In this season, Sung Si Kyung will serve as MC, sharing music stories with guests and introducing stages. In particular, known as the "original eardrum boyfriend," he is expected to introduce various "eardrum boyfriend" and "eardrum girlfriend" artists and present stages that blend music and talk, generating anticipation. His characteristic witty speaking and long broadcasting experience were also cited as additional viewing points for the program.
However, after the title was revealed, some netizens reacted with unexpected mixed responses. "It seems somewhat out of step with current sensibilities," "Isn't that a bit of an old nickname?" were among the reactions, while others said, "It suits him since it's a descriptor that represents Sung Si Kyung," and "Since the program's name is The Seasons, it's not something to worry about much."
The Seasons is a music talk show that introduced the season-based MC format to KBS late-night music programs. Since its first season in 2023, Park Jae Beom, Choi Jung Hoon, AKMU, Lee Hyori, Zico, Lee Young Ji, Park Bo Gum, and 10cm have each served as MCs, presenting music stories with different colors. Momentum is building and interest is growing in what kind of music and stories Sung Si Kyung will fill Friday nights with.
Meanwhile, The Seasons—Sung Si Kyung's eardrum boyfriend will hold its first recording on the 17th and is scheduled to air its first broadcast at 10 p.m. on the 27th.
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