Jokwon, Sulli, and Kikwang to withdraw from Inkigayo MC positions

We previously reported that 2AM would be holding a Christmas concert later this year, as well as gearing up for their 2012

Japanese debut, first concert in Japan, and upcoming Korean album. f(x) most recently performed at SMTOWN in New York last weekend, and BEAST will be heading off to London in December to perform at the United Cube Concert.

2AM's Jokwon, f(x)'s Sulli, BEAST's Kikwang, and IU are currently the MCs for music show Inkigayo. Jokwon and Sulli have been MCing for over a year, while Kikwang and IU joined the team after February of this year. Due to their upcoming schedules, Jokwon, Sulli, and Kikwang are reportedly withdrawing from their roles as MCs for the show.

According to PD Kwak Seungyoung, the Inkigayo production crew is currently in the midst of discussions with the idols' agencies in order to set schedules for their withdrawal from the program. The production crew is currently on the lookout for MCs to replace them; in the meanwhile, the three are expected to maintain their positions through the beginning of November.

Source: TV Report

Yoo Jae Suk gives f(x)’s Sulli a piggyback ride for “Running Man” + other pairings revealed!

On August 2nd, a picture of the nation’s MC Yoo Jae Suk garnered much interest from netizens, as he’s seen piggy-backing f(x)’s Sulli through the streets.
It was revealed that the two were filming for SBS’s ’Running Man‘. Yoo Jae Suk looks rather exhausted, carrying Sulli on his back as he runs full speed in a uniform.
Netizens commented, “He’s got a giant baby on his back“, “He’s so obviously tired from the running“, and “I can’t wait to watch the Sulli episode!”
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Apart from the above, photos of other pairings have since been leaked by netizens who happened to be around the area of filming. Apart from Ji Suk Jin whose partner remains unknown due to a relative lack of interest, the other pairings are as follows:
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Haha and Suzy

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Song Ji Hyo and Gary, Kim Jong Kook and Jiyeon

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Lee Kwang Soo and Luna

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Source: JoongAng via Nate

“Running Man” to air ‘girl group special’ with Suzy, Jiyeon, Luna, and Sulli

Popular SBS variety show, ‘Running Man‘, will be airing a special episode featuring members of Korea’s hottest girl groups.

The special, which will air over two weeks on August 7th and 14th, will star miss A’s Suzy, T-ara’s Jiyeon, and f(x)’s Sulli and Luna.

‘Running Man’ PD Jo Hyo Jin remarked that the cast members welcomed the guests with open arms. “Their faces shone because of the girl group special,” he said. “The filming carried on with a happy atmosphere. Song Ji Hyo put up a great performance, as well.”

Netizens already received a hint about the episode’s shenanigans through fan-taken pictures, which revealed the girls getting piggyback rides from the ‘Running Man’ cast members. Looks like SBS managed to create yet another heart-pounding episode for this urban-action variety show!


Source: E Daily via Nate, Star News via Nate