KBS is getting ready to shake up its 2025 spring variety lineup, and one of the most talked-about shows is Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile!

On March 7, KBS held a press conference at the KBS International Conference Room in Yeouido, Seoul, to introduce its upcoming variety programs. Several CPs (chief producers) attended the event, including Park Seok-hyung, who is directing Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile.

During the event, CP Park Seok-hyung explained why Park Bo Gum was chosen as the host. "Having Park Bo Gum as the MC was a bit of a challenge for us. Respect is crucial in a music talk show, and we felt that Park Bo Gum, with his deep love for music, would be able to communicate well with musicians."

This decision is a big first for KBS—until now, the network’s signature music talk show, The Seasons, has always been hosted by singers.

Now, with an actor like Park Bo Gum taking the lead, the show is expected to bring a new and refreshing vibe to the genre.

Alongside Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile, KBS is bringing back some beloved shows and exciting new programs:

Kang Ho Dong will return as the host of Study and Nolbu, a quiz talk show for parents and children.

The Problematic Men of the Rooftop Room, which ran for seven years starting in 2018, is making a comeback.

Ballunteer will feature former soccer star Lee Young-pyo and singer Lee Chan-won as they take on hilarious futsal challenges.

Actress Lee Min-jung will host Going and Coming Lee Min-jung, a wholesome rural reality show where she sells goods with other actors.

Meanwhile, KBS’s legendary comedy show Gag Concert is officially returning on March 16, moving to prime time on Sundays at 9:20 PM KST.

Here’s when you can catch these exciting new and returning shows:
Park Bo Gum’s Cantabile – Every Friday at 10 PM KST, starting March 14
Gag Concert – March 16 (Sundays at 9:20 PM KST)
Study and Nolbu – March 31 (Mondays at 9:50 PM KST)
The Problematic Men of the Rooftop Room – April 3 (Thursdays at 8:30 PM KST)
Going and Coming Lee Min-jung – May 23 (Fridays at 10 PM KST)

With Park Bo Gum stepping into a brand-new challenge as a music talk show MC, fans are eagerly waiting to see if he will rise to the occasion and bring something fresh to KBS’s long-running series.

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BIGBANG’s G-Dragon spilled a hilarious story about his first time meeting Jo Se Ho!

On the March 9 episode of MBC’s Good Day, G-Dragon revealed that he first encountered Jo Se Ho at a luxury brand store.

During the show, Defconn curiously asked, “How did you two first meet? Was it all set up or what?”

Jo Se Ho confidently answered, “I first met Jiyong at an event where he was doing a collaboration.” But G-Dragon had a completely different memory!

“Hyung, your memory is different from mine,” G-Dragon said, making everyone curious. He then explained, “When I was still a rookie, I went to a luxury store with Taeyang. At the checkout counter, there was this guy holding four or five shopping bags."

He added, "Taeyang and I were looking at him, thinking, ‘Who is that?’ And it turned out to be ‘Cabbage’ (Yangbaechu),” he said, cracking everyone up.

G-Dragon quickly clarified, “Not Se Ho hyung—Yangbaechu.” Hearing this, Defconn and Hong Jin Kyung burst out laughing.

They teased Jo Se Ho, joking, “That’s the kind of store where even BIGBANG members get nervous,” and “What kind of life have you been living? You’re living way beyond your means!”

Meanwhile, Good Day airs every Sunday at 9:10 PM KST on MBC. ?

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