[instiz] NOBODY KNOWS WHO SHE IS… “MUSIC SHOW MC FAIRNESS CONTROVERSY” BREAK OUT

An idol group member who hasn’t even made her debut yet has been chosen as the MC for a music show. The news that someone unfamiliar, both in name and face, has secured an MC position has been met with a cold reaction from the public.

SM Entertainment’s upcoming new girl group Hearts2Hearts (H2H) member, A-na, has been selected as the MC for MBC’s music show Show! Music Core. As a result, A-na will be co-hosting with ZEROBASEONE’s Kim Gyuvin and TWS’s Dohoon every Saturday.

Kim Gyuvin debuted in July 2023, marking his 3rd year in the industry. His group, ZEROBASEONE, has been active almost non-stop, consistently appearing in front of the public. As a result, ZEROBASEONE has grown into a group that can fill up the KSPO Dome. It has become almost impossible to discuss 5th generation boy groups without mentioning ZEROBASEONE.

Dohoon debuted in January of last year and is now in his 2nd year as a singer. His debut song was a hit, and his group, TWS, created a syndrome-level response with their track “Plot Twist,” followed by another hit with “If I’m S, You Be My N.” In addition, Dohoon has been honing his skills as an MC. He co-hosted MBC’s Gayo Daejejun at the end of last year alongside Girls’ Generation’s YoonA and SHINee’s Minho. Prior to that, he had also gained experience as a special MC for Music Core.

Being an MC on a music show allows the individual to make a lasting impression on viewers every week. It not only helps to raise awareness of their name and face but also boosts the group’s recognition. It is a position that K-pop fans welcome. However, A-na’s situation is different from her two partners who have gradually climbed their way up in the industry. Aina has yet to show anything, as she hasn’t even debuted yet. It’s understandable since she hasn’t had her official debut stage yet. A-na became known to the public first through her appointment as the Music Core MC before her debut stage. The only notable aspect of her background is that she is signed under SM Entertainment. Without the support of the company, there is no reason to appoint A-na, who can’t even be considered a rookie yet, as an MC. This is why there is a critical view of her selection.

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In the future, A-na will have to introduce various groups and their songs as an MC. Given that she secured this position thanks to her agency, the public is likely to view her under a more critical lens. The burden on the shoulders of this rookie who has just debuted has become heavier.

source: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000700162