Lee Chae Min will be stepping down from his role as the MC of “Music Bank,” while Moon Sang Min is currently in talks to join as the new MC.
On April 30, Lee Chae Min’s agency Gold Medalist confirmed, “Lee Chae Min will be leaving KBS2’s ‘Music Bank’ after his final broadcast on May 3.”
Having been appointed as MC in September 2022, Lee Chae Min is stepping down after one year and seven months to focus on acting. Lee Chae Min’s upcoming project is Netflix’s new drama “Hierarchy,” set to be released in June.
On the same day, a media outlet reported that Moon Sang Min is being considered to take over Lee Chae Min’s position.
In response to the report, Moon Sang Min’s agency Awesome ENT shared, “It is true that Moon Sang Min received an offer to be the MC for ‘Music Bank.’ He is currently positively reviewing [the offer].”
KBS further added, “Until the successor MC is confirmed, the show will be joined by special MCs.”
Lee Chae Min’s final episode of “Music Bank” will air on May 3 at 5:10 p.m. KST.
cr: Soompi