Yoon Jongshin reunites with close friend Yu Jae-seok on a variety show for the first time in 16 years since Family Outing.
Yoon Jongshin has joined KBS' Happy Together - It's nice not to be alone' as an MC.
KBS's new variety program 'Happy Together - It's nice not to be alone' (planned by Park Min-jung / directed by Kwon Jae-o / writer Rhee Minjung) is the first-ever storytelling music audition that proves the 'reason to sing together,' newly presented after 6 years by 'Happy Together,' a brand that from 2001 to 2020 accompanied viewers for a full 20 years and became a single brand. Following 'flagship MC' Yu Jae-seok, 'ten-million director' Jang Hang-jun has confirmed his appearance, drawing attention.
In particular, 'Happy Together - It's nice not to be alone' raises interest by being a 'team-based audition' that anyone can apply to regardless of age, genre, or qualifications, and regardless of the number of members as long as they are not alone. It differs from other music auditions in that the judging criteria focus on the team's own narrative and harmony rather than simple singing ability. As such, 'Happy Together - It's nice not to be alone,' which combines music and talk, is expected to be another variation that continues the tradition of the 'Happy Together' brand while newly highlighting the value of 'together' through music.
Yoon Jongshin's joining as an MC for the newly evolved 'Happy Together - It's nice not to be alone' further raises expectations. Given the program's nature, which requires delicately capturing the emotions and narratives contained in contestants' songs beyond merely listening to them, Yoon Jongshin, who has long worked as a musician, producer and entertainer, is regarded as an ideal figure. With his characteristic empathetic reactions, witty speaking skills and sharp musical perspective, Yoon Jongshin is expected to convey participants' stories more deeply. In addition, with Yu Jae-seok, Jang Hang-jun and Yoon Jongshin known for their lively back-and-forth as MCs, viewers can expect the synergy of playful banter and warm empathy.
Representatives of 'Happy Together - It's nice not to be alone' said, "Yoon Jongshin has joined the newly returning 'Happy Together' as an MC. Together with Yu Jae-seok and Jang Hang-jun, who boast chemistry that is already proven, he will make contestants' stories shine even more with relaxed and cheerful laughter."
Meanwhile, KBS2's new variety program 'Happy Together - It's nice not to be alone' is scheduled to premiere in July, and will recruit participants through its official website until May 31 (Sun).
Previously, Yoon Jongshin left Radio Star, where he had served as an MC for a long time, citing reasons such as wanting to focus on music. He has not often appeared on terrestrial variety shows since then, but he is set to reunite with close friend Yu Jae-seok on 'Happy Together.'
The two worked together and received great love on SBS's popular variety show Family Outing, which ended in 2010. It was the program that announced the start of Yoon Jongshin's career as a 'latecomer to variety,' after which he went on to appear on various variety shows.
'Happy Together - It's nice not to be alone' has confirmed Yu Jae-seok, Yoon Jongshin and Jang Hang-jun as MCs, raising curiosity about what kind of chemistry and rapport they will show.<
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