Kim Shin-young, last broadcast of National Singing Contest today (24th)

Kim Shin-young, the second MC of ‘National Song Proud’, delivers his final greetings.

Comedian Kim Shin-young stepped down from her position as MC for the last time on the Seo-gu, Incheon episode of KBS 1TV's 'National Singing Contest', which aired at 12:10 p.m. on the 24th. It’s been about 1 year and 6 months.

Kim Shin-young said in the last recording of the 'National Singing Contest' held at the Human Resources Development Center's playground in Simgok-dong, Seo-gu, Incheon on the afternoon of the 9th, "I learned a lot by enjoying it all over the country for 1 year and 6 months," and "You are the owner of the 'National Singing Contest.' “Thank you so much for everything,” he said in his final words.

Afterwards, Kim Shin-young said through her agency C-JeS Studio, "I have left unforgettable memories in my life as I finish my two-year journey, and I want to keep them in the hearts of everyone I met across the country." He added, "All cast members across the country will watch 'National Singing Contest'. "The people who gave are the main characters, and the MC is only there to help. I hope that the main characters across the country will continue to be happy through the singing contest," he said.

After the news of Kim Shin-young's departure broke, KBS announced that Nam Hee-seok would be the successor and explained, "This MC replacement was promoted with the characteristics of the program called 'National Singing Contest' as the top priority."

Meanwhile, Nam Hee-seok will lead the 'National Singing Contest' as Kim Shin-young's successor. Nam Hee-seok will take over the baton in the Gogun-myeon, Jindo-gun, Jeollanam-do episode of 'National Singing Contest', which will be broadcast on the 31st.

Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr