Kim Jun-hyun Returns as Host for Revamped 'Welcome, First Time in Korea?' on MBC Every1

Kim Jun-hyun, who married his wife, four years his junior, in 2013 and has two children, expressed his excitement about returning as the host of MBC Every1's 'Welcome, First Time in Korea?' after the show underwent a six-month revamp.

On the afternoon of the 19th, an online press conference for 'Welcome, First Time in Korea?' was held. The event was attended by PD Jeon Min-kyung, Kim Jun-hyun, and DinDin.

Kim Jun-hyun emphasized his affection for the show, saying, "Even if they tell me to leave, I want to stick around like a wet leaf." He continued, "There was a brief hiatus, but having been with the show for nearly a decade, I've developed a tremendous attachment. It was tough seeing someone else in my place because I felt it was 'my show.' I'm grateful to be called back, and it would feel too empty not to be part of it. Hearing that familiar faces are joining gives me the excitement of starting a new program. It was fascinating to watch."

He added, "The expressions of foreign friends visiting Korea for the first time are all different. Viewers love seeing those emotions, and I've been part of that journey. It would feel too empty not to do it. Familiar faces are coming, and it feels like starting a new program, which is exciting."

'Welcome, First Time in Korea?' airs on Thursday, the 19th, at 8:30 PM.

Lee So-jung, TenAsia Reporter forusojung@tenasia.co.kr