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SHINee Minho Confirmed to Co-Host 2024 MBC Music Festival

The highly anticipated 2024 MBC Music Festival has announced its dynamic trio of MCs: SHINee’s Minho, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, and TWS’s Dohoon.

SHINee’s Minho, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA, and TWS’s Dohoon to Host the 2024 MBC Music Festival

The event, which has been given the theme “Wannabe,” will light up the final night of 2024 with spectacular performances and memorable moments. The announcement of the hosts also adds excitement to the awards show.

YoonA, a seasoned host of the MBC Music Festival since 2015, is set to mark her 10th consecutive year as an MC. As one of the industry’s most admired role models, her involvement perfectly aligns with the “Wannabe” theme. YoonA’s poise, charm, and experience are expected to add a reliable and captivating touch to the event.

Minho, who co-hosted last year’s festival with YoonA, will return for his second consecutive year and his third time overall sharing the stage with her (following 2018 and 2023). Known for his quick wit, charisma, and engaging presence, Minho promises to bring energy and flair to the show.

Making his debut as an MC is TWS’s Dohoon, one of the year’s breakout stars. With his hit track “plot twist” dominating music charts, Dohoon also embodies the aspirations of a new generation of “Wannabe” idols. Fans are eager to see how he will shine alongside veteran stars YoonA and Minho, adding fresh energy to the year-end celebration.

The performers and special guests at the highly anticipated event have not yet been announced. However, there is also a huge chance that a new announcement will be made in the upcoming week. Make sure to check this page for more updates on this story.

In the meantime, the 2024 MBC Music Festival will be broadcast live on December 31, featuring unforgettable performances and special stages. Don’t miss this grand celebration to close out the year!

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Girls Generation YoonA Donates 100M Won to Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation

YoonA is giving back to the children of Korea. The Girls Generation member has donated 100 million won to the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation.

YoonA Makes Generous Donation to Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation

On October 11, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA made a significant charitable gesture by donating 100 million KRW (approximately 74,092 USD) to the Korea Childhood Leukemia Foundation. SM Entertainment, her agency, revealed that YoonA’s donation combined the proceeds from the sales of her birthday pop-up event, ‘So Wonderful Day,’ held for fans in May, with her personal funds.

YoonA’s contribution holds special meaning, as she chose to share the experience with her fans. She made the donation in the names of both herself and ‘So Wonderful Day,’ expressing her gratitude and love for the support she has received from her fanbase. The funds will be directed toward covering medical expenses for children battling pediatric cancer, rare diseases, and other incurable conditions, helping alleviate the financial burden on their families.

YoonA has been recognized for her charitable activities for many years. In 2015, she became the first idol to join the prestigious Honor Society, a group of donors dedicated to supporting those in need. Since then, she has consistently made year-end donations and participated in various charitable endeavors, using her influence and resources to make a positive impact.

In addition to her philanthropy, YoonA continues to shine in her acting career. She will soon appear in director Lee Sang Geun’s highly anticipated film “The Devil Came to Live Here”, following the success of his previous film “Exit”. Fans are excited to see YoonA take on another leading role, further showcasing her versatility and talent as both an artist and an actress.

In related news, YoonA renewed her contract with SM Entertainment back in January. This is the third time that the Girls Generation member has renewed her contract with the company.

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Girls’ Generation YoonA Renews Contract With SM Entertainment

SNSD's YoonA at the APAN Star Awards 2023. Credit: Facebook/Girls' Generation

The pink blood is truly with YoonA of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, also known as SNSD, as she signs with SM Entertainment for the third time!

On Wednesday, January 4, SM Entertainment announced that the idol-actress has renewed her exclusive contract with the agency. With this, they’ll be extending their 17-year partnership. 

Moreover, reports claimed that the two parties smoothly ended up with an agreement that is based on the trust and confidence they have for each other. 

“We plan to provide full support to Lim Yoona, who is actively working in various fields across dramas, movies, and on stage, so that she can shine even more and continue to be an artist who makes a global influence,” SM Entertainment said in a statement. To conclude their post, the agency also asked the fans to continue supporting the artist. 

YoonA throughout the years

For those unaware, YoonA debuted as a member of the girl group Girls’ Generation in 2007. Widely known as the group’s “center,” the singer received love from both local and international fans for her unrivaled visuals.

In the same year, YoonA ventured into the world of acting by starring in a small role. In 2008, she bagged her first lead role in the KBS drama You are My Destiny. Since then, the idol-actress has proven that she can excel both on stage and on screen. 

Among her remarkable dramas include The K2, Prime Minister & I, and Big Mouth. Recently, her latest drama, King the Land, secured her numerous awards including the 2023 APAN Global Star Award, Idol Champ Best Actress Award. Moreover, she also received the Idol Champ Best Couple Award, with her King The Land co-star Lee Junho.

Aside from being an idol and an actress, YoonA has also distinguished herself as a reliable host. Throughout her career, the Girls’ Generation member has hosted several shows including the MBC Music Festival, which she began hosting in 2015.

In 2024, she’ll be embarking on her YOOnite fan meeting, which will kick off in Seoul, South Korea. After that, the idol-actress will visit seven cities across Asia to meet her international fans. To note, this will be her first solo fan meeting after six years.

 

Furthermore, she’s also expected to make her comeback on the big screen soon. Earlier reports claimed that she’ll be starring in the 2024 film 2 O’Clock Date. Although additional details about it are yet to be revealed.

Featured image: SNSD’s YoonA at the APAN Star Awards 2023. Credit: Facebook/Girls’ Generation

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Cute! Yoona Shares Photos From Last Day of Filming ‘King the Land’

YoonA shares a photo with Lee Junho from a scene in 'King the Land.' Credit: Instagram/YoonA

It’s a happy ending for Cheon Sa Rang and Goo Won! 

YoonA of Girls’ Generation marked the finale of King the Land, her series with 2PM’s Lee Yunho, with behind-the-scenes photos from the set. 

 

The romantic comedy series aired its final episode on Monday, August 6. According to Nielsen Korea, the series finale logged an average nationwide rating of 13.8%, a new personal record for the drama. 

To celebrate the milestone, YoonA took to Instagram to share photos with her fellow cast members. 

In the photoset she shared on August 9, YoonA and Junho posed during the wedding scene in the finale. 

 

Additionally, she also shared photos of them with Ahn Se Ha, Kim Ga Eun, Go Won Hee, and Kim Jae Won. They were referred to as the “six siblings” in the series. 

 

YoonA on ‘King The Land’

Following the end of the series, the idol-actress also opened up about her experience filming King the Land. 

“I did my best, and I’m really grateful to the viewers who watched the drama & loved it affectionately,” she said. 

 

Moreover, YoonA expressed her happiness in having the series ranked first on Netflix globally. She said, “I actually felt blissful that many people from around the world love the series.” 

 

As for her chemistry with Junho, YoonA shared that it was really important for the series. 

“Our opinions regarding the highlight points are matching and I received lots of help from him,” she said. “Therefore, we managed to communicate well and express things comfortably during the filming.” 

During the filming, Im YoonA and Lee Junho were rumored to be dating. But both of their agencies denied the reports. 

Featured image: YoonA shares a photo with Lee Junho from a scene in ‘King the Land.’ Credit: Instagram/YoonA

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GIRLS GENERATION’s YoonA On What Drew Her To ‘King The Land’

YoonA is working on a new romantic comedy. The GIRLS GENERATION member discussed her decision to work on “King The Land”. She also shared what it was like playing the cheerful Cheon Sa-rang who is known as the “Queen of Smiles”.

GIRLS GENERATION’s YoonA Hypes Up New Rom-Com ‘King The Land’

Im Yoon-ah is currently promoting “King The Land”. In an interview with NAVER, she opened up about her decision to join the new romance series. For YoonA, it was about giving her fans something new and different to watch.

“I normally enjoy romantic comedies and since my last work was of the noir genre, I thought it’d be nice to greet viewers with a brighter and more cheerful project next,” she said.

“I also chose [this drama] as I was reminded of how many people liked when I portrayed proactive characters with bright personalities. The fact that it’s set with a hotel VVIP lounge as the background also had quite a unique charm,” she added.

“King the Land” follows an unlikely romance between Gu Won, a chaebol heir who can’t stand fake smiles, and the constantly smiling Cheon Sa Rang. In the series, Sa-rang became known as the “queen of smiles” while working her way up at the King Hotel.

How Did Cheon Sa Rang Become The ‘Queen of Smiles’?

For YoonA, playing Cheon Sa Rang meant understanding the story behind her smile.

“To Cheon Sa Rang, the King Hotel is a place full of childhood memories,” she said. “When having to smile or work as a hotelier, I acted while constantly thinking about Cheon Sa Rang’s sincere heart and meaning for the King Hotel.”

“Although she has many other sides, Cheon Sa Rang is someone who does her job incredibly well and has both responsibility and a sense of duty, so I worked hard to make sure those aspects were shown well,” she continued.

It’s already an exciting show to look forward to. Im Yoo-nah promised viewers that they will thoroughly enjoy watching “King The Land”.

“There’s all kinds of fun in ‘King the Land,’ from comedic elements to a sweet romance,” she said. “In particular, seeing Cheon Sa Rang discover her real smile and the cute side of the cold Gu Won who transforms after meeting Cheon Sa Rang will leave lasting impressions.

“Additionally, as we had many location shoots, you should look forward to the visual aesthetics,” Yoona continued.

2PM member Lee Junho will play Gu Won in the upcoming show. “King The Land” will premiere on JTBC on June 17, 2023, at 10:30 p.m. KST.

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