[Official] "Close Friends" Code Kunst and Lee Dong-hwi to Co-Host 2026 MBC University Song Festival as MCs

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The "2026 MBC University Song Festival" is set to return with a lineup that is even trendier and more diverse.

This year's "2026 MBC University Song Festival – My Drama" aims to capture the passionate enthusiasm and sincere stories of young people toward music, presenting them like a single drama rather than just a simple competition. In line with this concept, the festival has revealed its lineup of MCs, judges, and invited singers, who will deeply connect with the young protagonists on stage and foster authentic communication, greatly heightening anticipation.

First, the MCs will be Code Kunst, a musician known for his unique producing skills, and Lee Dong-hwi, an actor with versatile charm. The two, known as close friends, are expected to bring fresh chemistry that will add distinctive vitality and fun to the stage.

The judging panel includes HUI of Pentagon, who serves as the music director for the "2026 MBC University Song Festival," along with John Park, GRAY, Ahn Shin-ae, and Young K of DAY6. Composed of top-tier artists in the current music industry, they are expected to evaluate entries from multiple perspectives, assessing not only musical completeness but also the fresh appeal that captures the hearts of the public, based on their experience as contemporary creators.

The invited singers who will further stoke the heat of this year's University Song Festival also boast a top-tier lineup.

Starting with rapper Now I'm Young, followed by trot singer Park Ji-hyun, singer-songwriters Kwon Jin-ah, Kwon Eun-bi, Ahn Shin-ae, and Lee Seung-yoon, as well as YB, a representative rock band of South Korea, all will make appearances to present a festival that spans genres and generations.

The stage where the Grand Prize winner will be determined among the 10th finalists who will convey the voices of contemporary youth through diverse genres and personalities is scheduled to be held on October 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the outdoor special stage in the main sports field of Daeyeon Campus, Busan National University of Education.

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