Lee Hyori Joins 'Happy Together' as Special MC for Season Premiere

The popular South Korean variety show 'Happy Together' is making its return with a new season titled 'Happy Together - Glad You're Not Alone.' The premiere episode, airing on July 10, will feature singer Lee Hyori as the first special MC, joining the regular hosts Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin. The show aims to bring heartwarming stories and diverse musical performances to viewers.

This season's premiere promises a nostalgic treat with the full reunion of Click-B, a prominent first-generation idol group. Lee Hyori, who was a senior artist at the same agency, expressed her delight at seeing the group perform together. Member Ha Hyun-gon shared a personal anecdote about undergoing plastic surgery to cope with stress after leaving the group, adding a candid moment to the show.

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I underwent plastic surgery to relieve stress after I left the group.

Adding to the musical lineup, Bang Ye-dam will appear with his parents, who are renowned for their work in composing 'legendary CM songs' and theme music for popular animations. His father has worked on numerous jingles, including the famous 'Enjoy Life' CM song and the theme for 'Pokémon,' while his mother has lent her voice to songs for 'Bboong-Bboong the Magical Boy' and other animated series.

The production team stated that the first broadcast will showcase a variety of stages and sincere stories from contestants nationwide. They encouraged viewers to tune in to see whose performances and narratives will move the hosts. 'Happy Together,' which previously aired for 20 years from 2001 to 2020, was known for popular segments like 'Book Bag Talk' and 'Rack N Roll.' The new season adopts a team-based music audition concept, open to anyone who is not alone.

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Today's 'Happy Together' premiere will present contestants from all over the country with colorful stages and sincere stories.