[Exclusive]Familiar yet already 16 years later... Yoon Jong-shin reunites with Yoo Jae-suk, who helped raise him, and joins forces for 'Happy Together' [Comprehensive]

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Singer Yoon Jong-shin will join as the new MC of KBS's flagship variety show 'Happy Together,' which is making a comeback after six years.

According to a StarNews report on the 13th, Yoon Jong-shin has been selected as the MC for KBS 2TV's new variety program 'Happy Together - It's Good Not to Be Alone' (planned by Park Min-jeong, directed by Kwon Jae-oh, written by Lee Min-jeong, hereinafter 'Happy Together'). He is expected to work alongside previously selected MCs broadcaster Yoo Jae-suk and film director Jang Hang-jun.

'Happy Together' was a flagship KBS variety program that aired for 20 years from 2001 to 2020. Combining whimsical talk with diverse variety elements, it gave birth to many popular segments such as 'Schoolbag Talk,' 'Tray Karaoke,' 'Friends,' 'Sauna Talk,' and 'Night Canteen,' earning great affection.

The newly returning 'Happy Together' is a storytelling music audition that proves the 'reason to sing together.' There are no age, genre, or qualification restrictions; anyone can apply as long as they form a 'team.' Unlike existing auditions, the judging criteria focus on each team's unique narrative and harmony rather than just vocal ability. The program is expected to shine a new light on the value of 'togetherness' through music.

Given the program's nature, which requires delicately capturing not only the participants' singing skills but also the emotions and narratives within them, Yoon Jong-shin, who has long been active as a musician, producer, and entertainer, is evaluated as the ideal MC. He has been recognized for his musical expertise by serving as a judge on various music audition programs such as 'Superstar K' and 'Sing Again.' Based on his experience as a musician, he is expected to play a pivotal role between the relatively non-professionals Yoo Jae-suk and Jang Hang-jun.

Yoon Jong-shin is expected to convey the participants' stories more deeply with his unique empathetic reactions, witty banter, and sharp musical perspective. Additionally, there is high anticipation for the synergy that will emerge from the humorous banter and warm empathy of Yoo Jae-suk, known for his cheerful tick-tock chemistry, Yoon Jong-shin, and Jang Hang-jun.

'Happy Together' side stated, "Yoon Jong-shin has joined as the MC for the newly returning 'Happy Together,'" and added, "Along with Yoo Jae-suk and Jang Hang-jun, who already boast a guaranteed chemistry, he will make the participants' stories shine even brighter with comfortable and cheerful laughter."

In particular, Yoon Jong-shin and Yoo Jae-suk are reuniting as fixed members for the first time since the SBS variety program 'Family Outing' ended in February 2010. While the two have met several times as MCs and guests, this marks their first time working together as fixed cast members in about 16 years. In the past, Yoo Jae-suk has mentioned their special bond, once telling various variety programs that he "raised Yoon Jong-shin through variety shows."

He is well known as a best friend of Yeon Ye-gye (CEO) who has maintained a friendship with Jang Hang-jun for nearly 30 years. Recently, Yoon Jong-shin appeared on the tvN variety program 'You Quiz on the Block' and revealed that Jang Hang-jun served as a refuge during his life when he was burdened with 600 million won in debt in his 30s. Yoon Jong-shin and Jang Hang-jun are also scheduled to appear on the KBS 2TV variety program 'Problem Children in the Attic' at the end of this month.

Interest is focused on what kind of chemistry the three people, who are best friends and top stars in their respective fields, will show as they gather as 'Happy Together' MCs. 'Happy Together' is scheduled to premiere in July, and participant recruitment will be conducted through the official website until the 31st of this month.

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