Yoona, a member of Girls' Generation and actress, has opened up about her feelings on stepping down as MC for MBC Gayo Daejejun after 10 incredible years!

In a recent video uploaded on January 7 to Hyeri’s YouTube channel, Hyel’s Club, Yoona reflected on her time as the beloved MC for the year-end show and shared what it means to leave after a decade-long run. Her final show, the 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejun WANNABE, marked the end of an era.

Yoona expressed, "Every year at the end of the year, I was always in a dress, counting down. Now that I won’t be doing it, I wonder, 'What will this year’s end of the year feel like?' I’m curious. I think it will feel strange, and a little empty."

She continued, "Every time I did Gayo Daejejun, I used to say, 'I want to complete at least 10 years.' And I really did complete 10 years. I’m so happy and think it’s really cool." Yoona then added, "When you accomplish something for 10 years, it makes me feel like I’ve become a professional in this field."

Yoona began her role as the main MC for MBC Gayo Daejejun in 2015, quickly becoming a staple of the show. However, after the December 31st recording for the 2024 MBC Gayo Daejejun WANNABE, Yoona decided to step down from the role.

Through her agency, Yoona shared, "I’ve reached my 10th year as the MC for MBC Gayo Daejejun. 10 years is a significant period, and it has been meaningful to spend this time. I’m grateful to everyone who was with me, and I ask for your support for the final show in 2024, which will remain a warm memory for me."

Fans are sure to miss Yoona’s bright presence as the MC, but her legacy in the role will surely remain cherished.

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IU recently revealed that she watched her own concert film in a public theater, but shockingly, no one recognized her—even when she dropped a hint!

On February 27, a new video featuring IU was released, showing her inside a car on her way to Daejeon.

She excitedly shared, “This is a surprise stage greeting for UAENA! I picked this location through a ladder game when I did stage greetings.”

Previously, IU had let fate decide which city she would visit after her stage greetings. She happily said, “There are UAENAs everywhere I go. Wherever I go, it's a flowery path.” The game ultimately led her to Daejeon.

IU originally hoped to explore the city, saying, “I wanted to visit Daejeon's pride, Sung Sim Dang, and walk around, but my team said it wouldn’t be possible. The lines are too long, and it’s freezing outside.” She sighed, adding, “So, things turned out this way.”

Dressed up for the occasion, IU smiled, saying, “I don’t get to meet UAENAs in Daejeon often, so I wanted to make a surprise appearance looking my best.”

She also joked about enjoying surprise events, adding, “As long as Hanteo oppa drives me safely, I’m happy.”

But what really caught fans' attention was IU’s unexpected confession—she had secretly watched her concert film in a theater, but no one noticed her! “No one recognized me at all. There weren’t that many people, and it was a weekday… but still! I even gave a hint!” she said, sounding both amused and surprised.

Later, when IU finally appeared at the theater, her fans were overwhelmed with emotion. Some even burst into tears, prompting her to gently say, “You really didn’t expect me to come, right?”

After wrapping up her stage greeting, IU laughed at herself, saying, “Wait, did I just do a 40-minute one-woman show? I must have talked so much.”

On her way back to Seoul, IU reflected on the day, sharing, “It was so cold today. I shook hands with all the UAENAs. My hands are usually cold, and since the weather was freezing, I think I made a lot of people’s hands cold, too. But after touching so many warm hands, mine became warm, too. I still haven’t washed them.”

Her love for her fans truly knows no bounds!

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