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Kim Dae-ho Takes on MC Role in New Audition Show 'Legend of the Unknown'
On the morning of the 25th, a press conference for MBN's new entertainment show 'Legend of the Unknown - The Rank War of Trot Men' was held at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam, Mapo-gu, Seoul. The event was attended by PD Kim Woo-jin, announcer Kim Dae-ho, singers Jang Min-ho, Nam Jin, Joo Hyun-mi, Jo Hang-jo, Shin Yoo, Kang Moon-kyung, Son Tae-jin, Lim Han-byul, and Yang Se-hyung.
'Legend of the Unknown - The Rank War of Trot Men' (hereafter 'Legend of the Unknown') is a large-scale trot survival program where 99 male unknown singers compete for a single throne.
Kim Dae-ho will co-host the show with singer Jang Min-ho. Regarding his chemistry with Jang Min-ho, Kim Dae-ho stated, "I was worried about hosting with a senior and many juniors on set," but added, "Once we started, he made me feel at ease, like meeting a reliable older brother after a long time."
Kim Dae-ho confessed that he had deep concerns before deciding to participate. He said, "After resigning last year, I'm starting anew as a freelancer, and taking on an audition MC role in such a situation was burdensome."
He continued, "There are seniors like Jeon Hyun-moo and Kim Sung-joo who are hosting audition programs in the industry, which added to the pressure," but also explained, "Despite the worries, I felt it was a great opportunity and a chance to remind myself of my beginnings, so I decided to participate."
Kim Dae-ho emphasized his role in 'Legend of the Unknown' as a 'sympathetic MC.' He said, "I am also an audition program alumnus. I joined as an announcer through the 2011 MBC program 'New Employee,'" adding, "I understand the tension and desperation of the process better than anyone. My strength and distinction lie in being able to offer realistic advice as an audition senior."
Meanwhile, 'Legend of the Unknown' will premiere tonight at 9:40 PM.
By Da-yeon Jeong, Ten Asia Reporter light@tenasia.co.kr