[Exclusive]'Beyond the title of 'Yoo Jae-suk of the event industry'.. Why does everyone seek only Park Kyung-rim [★22nd Anniversary Interview ①]

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• StarNews 22nd Anniversary Special Interview with Park Kyung-rim

The highest praise given to a host has now surpassed even the title of 'Yoo Jae-suk of the event industry.' Broadcaster Park Kyung-rim (47) has firmly established her own brand with irreplaceable hosting skills.

Park Kyung-rim was once again selected as the MC award winner at the '2026 Brand of the Year Awards' this year. This marks her fourth consecutive Yeon Sok (수상), proving her unique standing. The 'Brand of the Year Awards,' organized by the Korea Consumer Forum, is a prestigious ceremony that identifies the best brands in each category through direct public voting.

In other words, she has clearly demonstrated her status as a 'national MC' who enjoys deep trust from the public. In an interview conducted to commemorate StarNews' 22nd anniversary, Park Kyung-rim revealed her true character with the sincere wit befitting a 'legendary MC' in her 29th year of debut.

Park Kyung-rim stated, "Of course, I never expected to win from the beginning, so I truly never imagined receiving the award for four consecutive years. That is why I am even more grateful."

She then added with a touch of humor, "But since I've won for four consecutive years, strangely enough, I find myself hoping for five consecutive wins." She humbly explained, "The reason I received this award is not due to any special reason. It's simply because I have been doing this work for so long that the MC brand 'Park Kyung-rim' was naturally established, leading to the trust that people feel they can rely on me for hosting duties."

Despite firmly maintaining her unique and irreplaceable position in the event industry, her humility remained impressive. Park Kyung-rim has expanded from her starting point in 2009 film events to encompassing broadcaster dramas and variety shows, domestic and international OTT platforms, and various event stages across genres and media.

However, Park Kyung-rim said, "Of course, I am grateful for the praise, but I try not to take it too deeply. Because I know that's not everything. Even if you do well 100 times, one failure is unacceptable. That is why I focus more on what I need to do rather than getting intoxicated by good words." Her determination was evident.

She continued, "I have had periods of constant struggle, and even now, there are always ups and downs. Every day brings conflict, every day brings worry, and every day I feel my shortcomings. In fact, that's what work is like for me. Rather than making grand plans like 'I will do this for another 10 years,' I simply strive to do my best each day. Those days accumulate into a month, then a year, and eventually ten years. If we reflect on each day and live by focusing on the moment, won't we be able to welcome the next 10 years well? When I was younger, I wanted to become someone like this, but it didn't turn out exactly as I wished. I believe that living steadily and diligently every day is most important."

Additionally, Park Kyung-rim said, "I am grateful to my fans for allowing me to be by your side. Many of you have given me a place beside you. In the future, I will strive to become a host who stays right next to that precious spot and becomes a good friend." She did not forget to express her gratitude.

-Continued in Interview ②

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