MBC‘s ‘Radio Star’, the ‘pride’ of terrestrial talk shows, has already reached its 900th episode.

Although there have been many controversies and ups and downs over the past 17 years, it has come this far with the driving force behind the small stories it tells.

Jang Do-yeon, who has played the role of the ‘only woman’ among the many MCs, is also notable. Although Jang Do-yeon has not been with the show for long, having joined in 2023, she has been recognized for her solo hosting skills through popular web variety shows such as ‘Salon Drip’, and will be working with Kim Kook-jin, Kim Gu-ra, and Yoo Se-yoon.

At the ‘Radio Star’ 900th episode press conference held at MBC M Lounge in Sangam-dong, Seoul on the morning of the 22nd, Jang Do-yeon said, “I feel embarrassed and ashamed to be sitting here celebrating the 900th episode since I joined not that long ago. The first episode was in 2007 and my debut was also in 2007. I thought it was a fateful program and forced our connection to match,” she said with a laugh.

She also said, “I will work hard to not be kicked out even when the 1,000th episode is here and to occupy a good spot.”

Jang Do-yeon also said that she has a lot of affection for ‘Radio Star’.

She said, “Many people have been in my position and are jealous of me. Every week, I feel that it lasts a long time for a reason,” and added, “The MCs are people who have firmly maintained their positions in the entertainment industry. As we get older, we get stuck in what adults expect of us, but as they say that it’s no fun when you mature, there are heavy but playful parts. When I see them filling in the gaps (of the story), I think it‘s a really good educational setting.”

Kim Gura, the original member who has been in his position for the longest time, said, “It’s been 32 years since I debuted, but it‘s been 18 years since I’ve been on ‘Radio Star’. When you think of Kim Gura, doesn‘t ‘Ras’ come to mind? I’m grateful.”


Reporter Lee Jeong-yeon annjoy@donga.com

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