On September 23, 2022, it was revealed that Music Bank would soon have a new male MC. Newcomer actor Lee Chaemin would take over.

Even though fans are saddened by ENHYPEN Sunghoon's departure, everyone was intrigued by this new face. Even though he's only one year into his career, it appears that he will soon achieve new heights.

On the same day, a post about Lee Chaemin began trending on Instiz's community board under the title, "LEE CHAE MIN, THE NEW HOST OF 'MUSIC BANK', WILL FOLLOW IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SONG JOONG KI AND PARK BO GUM".

The netizen who wrote the post stated, "As expected, it's a male actor".

Recently, many fans are currently playing a guessing game to determine who will take over as the show's new host.

Since it was stated that IVE's Jang Wonyoung will likely remain the MC for some time, netizens began to consider which K-Pop idols might pair well with Jang Wonyoung.

Some also speculated that "Music Bank" would cast a new actor comparable to Song Joong Ki and Park Bo Gum.

Other netizens quickly responded with comments:

Oh, they've actually chosen an actor!

Hul, he is 189… he is jjang tall…

Wow, He is 189 cm tall???? Awesome.

Wow, I really enjoyed him in his dramas, kyah.

His height is daebakㅋㅋㅋㅋ I want to know what kind of person he is.

Oh he was in Love All Play!!!

He's 189??? Wow daebak.

Wow the MCs are 173 and 189 cm tallㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ their proportions will be bloody.

I have no idea who he is, but congratulations!

What are your thoughts on the post about Lee Chaemin?

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The upcoming SBS drama Love Scout, starring Han Ji Min and Lee Jun Hyuk, is already making headlines—but for all the wrong reasons.

Recent revelations about the show’s co-director, Ham Joon Ho, have sparked controversy. It was revealed that Ham Joon Ho had faced legal issues in 2020 for assault and defamation while intoxicated.

This incident led to disciplinary action within SBS and has raised questions about his involvement in the new project.

On January 13, the production team of Love Scout released an official apology, saying, "We deeply regret causing concern with unpleasant news related to PD Ham Joon Ho."

They confirmed the allegations, stating, "It is true that PD Ham Joon Ho was accused of assault and defamation while intoxicated in early 2020. However, he sincerely apologized to all victims, and the matter was resolved through forgiveness and mutual agreement."

They added, "He also received legal punishment for the incident. Additionally, reports about his prior criminal record from five years ago are unrelated to this case, as they involve a misdemeanor."

The team explained that Ham Joon Ho was suspended from his duties following the incident and spent three years reflecting on his actions before returning to directing. They added, "We kindly ask for viewers’ understanding."

The controversy began after online posts brought up the 2020 incident, sharing a news article from that time. The article described an SBS drama department employee, referred to as “A,” causing a disturbance in Hannam-dong, Seoul, while intoxicated. Police booked “A,” and due to their prior criminal record, an arrest warrant was requested but later denied.

It was later confirmed that “A” was PD Ham Joon Ho. After serving his suspension, he made his directorial comeback with the SBS drama Payback before taking on Love Scout.

Despite the production team's apology, the controversy has cast a shadow over the highly anticipated drama, leaving viewers wondering how it will impact the show’s reception.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds!

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