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SHINee’s Minho and Hwang Minhyun Confirmed For Special MC Stage At 2023 MBC Music Festival

Get ready for an extraordinary treat from SHINee’s Minho and Hwang Minhyun at the upcoming 2023 MBC Music Festival! The festival, scheduled for December 31, 2023, has unveiled exciting news that this year’s MCs, Minho and Hwang Minhyun, will be joining forces for a special stage performance.

2023 MBC Music Festival Announces Special MC Stage

Minho, making a return as a host for the festival after a hiatus of five years, and Hwang Minhyun, stepping into the role of a host for the first time, have sparked heightened anticipation for their collaboration. The synergy between the two talented artists promises to elevate the festival experience, creating a memorable moment for fans.

The 2023 MBC Music Festival lineup is already brimming with an impressive array of artists, including &TEAM, (G)I-DLE, 2am, aespa, ATBO, ATEEZ, Baekho, BEBE, BOYNEXTDOOR, CRAVITY, DAY6, ENHYPEN, FANTASY BOYS, fromis_9, and Hyoyeon. It was also confirmed that ITZY, IVE, LUCY, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT U, NiziU, NMIXX, RIIZE, SHINee, STAYC, Stray Kids, V1LLION by 1MILLION, ZEROBASEONE, and Kwon Eun Bi will be performing. Finally, Dynamic Duo, THE BOYZ, Young Tak, ONE TOP, Yoon Sang, Lee Young Ji, Lee Juck, Jang Min Ho, JUJU SECRET, Kep1er, and Paul Kim were announced to perform at the event.

The live broadcast of the event is set for December 31 at 8:30 p.m. KST, promising an exciting New Year’s Eve celebration filled with captivating performances and surprises. With Minho and Hwang Minhyun gearing up for a special stage, fans can also anticipate an unforgettable moment that adds an extra layer of excitement to the 2023 MBC Music Festival.

In related news, Minho previously joined fellow SHINee members Key and Taemin in a new collaboration with Etude House for the “REPLAY” collection. The new collection also brings back beloved discontinued products that the group initially promoted more than a decade ago.

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NU’EST Members Reunite For the 1st Time After Disbandment

All five members of NU'EST gathered together for a dinner. Credit: X/Hwang Min Hyun

Drought is over,  L.O.Λ.! All five members of NU’EST had a reunion for the first time since the group disbanded in March 2022. 

On Saturday, September 23, NU’EST members Hwang Min Hyun, Baekho, Ren, Aron, and JR, gathered for a casual dinner. All members also made sure to share the precious moments on their personal Instagram accounts as well.

On his personal X (formerly Twitter) account, Min Hyun also shared some details about their get-together. In the translated post, he told fans: “It’s been a while since we met and we talked a lot!”

When one fan asked if they had a good time, the singer answered:  “Everyone was doing well!”

 

Aside from Min Hyun, Aron also opened up to fans about the group’s get-together. 

Fans’ reactions

Fans, especially the group’s fandom L.O.Λ (pronounced as LOVE), were understandably sentimental upon seeing the photos of the group. What made it more special is that it was the first public appearance of all the five  members together since their disbandment in March 2022.

“NU’EST reunion got me in tears, I am extra sensitive today,” one wrote.

 

Given that NU’EST disbanded over a year ago, fans are delighted to see that the members still have a close bond.

Where are the NU’EST members now?

For those unaware, NU’EST debuted in 2012 under Pledis Entertainment, which is now a sub-label of HYBE CORP. 

In 2022, the group’s 10-year contract with the agency was no longer renewed. Which left NU’EST with no choice but to discontinue group activities. 

Since then, the members have been embarking on their solo journeys.

Baekho, who decided to stay with PLEDIS, was the first member to debut as a soloist. In October 2022, he dropped his mini album Absolute Zero with the title track “No Rules.” In August 2023, he made his comeback with the single “Elevator.”

Meanwhile, Min Hyun, who is the only member alongside Baekho to stay with their previous agency, also made his solo debut with his first mini album Truth or Lie in February 2023. Apart from that, he also focused on his acting career, having starred in various dramas including Alchemy of Souls, its second season Light and Shadow, and the recently concluded My Lovely Liar.

Their fellow member Ren, worked on a few musicals since NU’EST’s disbandment. In June 2023, he released his first solo mini-album Ren’dezvous under his new agency, Big Planet Made. Said agency is home to artists Soyou, Lee Mu-Jin, and the trio Viviz.

On the other hand, JR, whose real name is Kim Jong Hyun, also embarked on his solo journey as an artist by dropping his first mini album MERIDIEM in November 2022. Additionally, he also starred in two dramas: Sound Candy and It Was Spring in 2023.

Lastly, the group’s oldest member Aron, made his solo debut in June 2023 with the album Time Difference. In May, the singer held his first Asia tour SPECTRUM OF,  in celebration of his birthday in the same month.

Featured image: All five members of NU’EST gathered together for a dinner. Credit: Instagram/Hwang Min Hyun

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