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Jay Park held his first MC debut ceremony
KBS2's new music talk show 'The Seasons - Jay Park's Drive', which aired for the first time on the 5th, featured Jay Park, who served as the first terrestrial solo MC since his debut, and guests Yang Hee-eun, Crush, Lee Chan-hyuk, Lee Young-ji, and Bombing Tiger.
Jay Park opened with honest thoughts, saying, “I never dreamed that I would be the MC of a music talk show. It’s a bit confusing, but it’s my first time, so I hope you understand.” Then, they performed a medley of hit songs including 'JOAH', 'GANADARA', 'ON AIR', 'All I Wanna Do', and 'MOMMAE'. The stage was warmed up.
On this day, Jay Park attracted attention with the new concept of 'Freestyle', which had no idea where it would go. In response to Lee Chan-hyuk singing the lyrics, 'Hip-hop is no longer cool before you know it' in the song 'Discord' in which he featured, Jay Park suddenly proposed, "Let's officially reconcile with hip-hop right here," which embarrassed Lee Chan-hyuk. Jay Park created a unique scene where he shook hands with Lee Chan-hyuk, representing hip-hop, and made everyone laugh.
Additionally, they left a strong impression with a surprise that broke into the middle of Crush's encore stage. Jay Park suddenly jumped on stage and encouraged the audience to respond with Crush on his back, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a concert. In addition, Jay Park entertained the guests with his unique hosting style, such as responding to Lee Young-ji's impromptu rap with an unexpected freestyle rap or showing off the B-boying movement freeze on a chair.
On the other hand, the appearance of going through a harsh initiation ceremony as the first solo MC also attracted attention. Jay Park was embarrassed by Yang Hee-eun's barrage of questions about the meaning of the tattoo, and he made everyone laugh by stumbling over difficult Korean words. Also, when Crush asked if he was okay today, he said, “I think I lost my mind.” “I was so nervous,” he confessed without hesitation, receiving enthusiastic applause from the audience.
The high-quality stage, which continues the tradition of KBS Music Talk Show, also provided a variety of enjoyment. Yang Hee-eun sang ‘The Most Beautiful Words of My Life’ and deeply resonated with the audience with her deep voice. Youngji Lee completed a meaningful time in 2021 by unveiling the 'Day Night' stage featuring Jay Park for the first time on 'The Seasons - Jay Park's Drive'. Bombing Tiger, along with Jay Park and Youngji Lee, reinterpreted the 'Sexy Feeling' song that garnered attention with BTS's RM featuring, and created a stage that has never been seen before.
'The Seasons - Jay Park's Drive' has the identity of a music talk show while also incorporating a trendy feel throughout the broadcast, proving its differentiation from the existing ones. Jay Park not only communicated honestly and without prejudice with artists through unexpected progress, but also proved his unrivaled presence with all-round charm that was not easily seen among music talk show MCs, including freestyle rap, b-boying, and stage featuring.
Expectations are focused on the unique charm and stage that 'The Seasons - Jay Park's Drive' will show in the future, after a successful first broadcast with fresh hosting by Jay Park.
'The Seasons - Jay Park's Drive' airs every Sunday at 10:55 PM.
Taeyuna, Ten Asia Reporter youyou@tenasia.co.kr
