[Sportschosun Ahn So-yoon] The meeting between the masters of ceremonies Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin on 'Happy Together: Glad Not to Be Alone,' along with its first special MC Lee Hyori, is drawing attention.
KBS's new variety program 'Happy Together: Glad Not to Be Alone,' which premieres on July 10, is a storytelling music audition show in which Yoo Jae-suk listens to people, Jang Hang-jun listens to stories, and Yoon Jong-shin listens to music as they explore the narratives and harmony of various 'life teammates.' It marks the return of 'Happy Together' after six years, following its 20-year run with viewers from 2001 to 2020, when it became known as the foundation of KBS variety shows.
Among them, Lee Hyori will appear as the special MC who opens the first episode alongside the three masters of ceremonies Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin, drawing strong attention. As Lee Hyori previously served as the first female MC on 'Happy Together,' her role as the first special MC for the revived show carries special meaning.
What is drawing the most anticipation is the variety chemistry Lee Hyori will show with the three masters of ceremonies, Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin. Lee Hyori first won widespread love through her perfect chemistry with Yoo Jae-suk, earning the nickname 'national siblings' starting with Season 2 of 'Happy Together.' With Yoon Jong-shin, who also boasts a sibling-like chemistry with Yoo Jae-suk, and Jang Hang-jun, a rising variety star, joining the mix, interest is already surging in Lee Hyori's sharp wit and the explosive first meeting with the three hosts.
In connection with this, a collaboration reel featuring Lee Hyori and the three masters of ceremonies Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin, released through the official 'Happy Together' social media accounts, is becoming a hot topic. In the video, Lee Hyori asks, "Who is the MC of Happy Together?" and Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin are shown fully immersed in the dance challenge for ILLIT's 'It's Me,' drawing laughter. In particular, the three hosts' deadly(?) moves, which even the original artists ILLIT might envy, spark big laughs. Yoo Jae-suk, the youngest, is also seen scolding his two older brothers nonstop, and even this short clip proves their fantastic chemistry. As a result, curiosity is peaking ahead of the first broadcast of 'Happy Together.'
Meanwhile, KBS2's 'Happy Together' will premiere on July 10 at 8:30 p.m.
Ahn So-yoon, antahn22@sportschosun.com
