[Exclusive]'Original Living Room Queen' Lee Hyo-ri makes a surprise return to her roots... Reunites with Yoo Jae-suk as 'Happy Together' MC for the first time in 20 years

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Singer Lee Hyo-ri is set to return as an MC for 'Happy Together' for the first time in about 20 years.

According to a StarNews investigation on the 2nd, Lee Hyo-ri recently participated in the recording of 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'). As a special MC on that day, Lee Hyo-ri worked alongside existing cast members including Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin, playing a supportive role.

'Happy Together' holds special significance for Lee Hyo-ri. She was selected as the first female MC for 'Happy Together' in April 2002, making her debut in variety hosting. During Season 1, she formed a perfect chemistry with Shin Dong-yup, establishing herself as the 'original living room queen.' She then joined Season 2, which was rebranded as 'Happy Together Friends' in May 2006, and received great affection for her 'national siblings' chemistry with Yoo Jae-suk.

Lee Hyo-ri's return as an MC for 'Happy Together' comes about 20 years after she stepped down in January 2007. She previously appeared as a guest in July 2017 on the 'Happy Together' Season 3 segment 'Legends of the Joint.' This time, she is participating as a special MC, reuniting with Yoo Jae-suk on 'Happy Together' for the first time in a long while. Attention is focused on what kind of performance the returning 'original living room queen' Lee Hyo-ri will deliver on the revived 'Happy Together' after six years.

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

The newly revived 'Happy Together' after six years 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.' It differentiates itself from existing auditions by judging based on each team's unique narrative and harmony rather than just vocal ability.

While Yoo Jae-suk, Jang Hang-jun, and Yoon Jong-shin serve as judges and MCs, Lee Hyo-ri will join as a special MC for the first episode. Expectations are high for the synergy the four united through 'Happy Together' will create. 'Happy Together' is scheduled to premiere in July.

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