Alright, besties, grab your tissues because our queen Minju from ILLIT has officially wrapped up her 1 year and 3 months as an MC for KBS2’s ‘Music Bank’ on the 30th! 😭 She served looks and talent, leading live broadcasts with her unique bright energy and stable delivery since October 2024, when she became the ’39th Bank President’ (MC).
Minju dropped some heartfelt words, saying, "It was an honor to be with amazing artists, GLLIT (the fandom name), and warm staff every week. I think Fridays will feel empty now, but as ILLIT’s Minju, I will work hard and show wonderful stages." She added, "I learned so much standing in the MC spot. I’m thankful to everyone who always watched over and supported my lacking self so warmly, and I will cherish the valuable time spent at ‘Music Bank’ for a long time." We stan a grateful queen!
But wait, there’s more! Our girl was not just a Music Bank MC; she also hosted the solo web variety show ‘Minju’s Pink Cabinet’ on the KBS Kpop YouTube channel, giving us a peek into K-Pop stars’ off-stage lives and totally earning praise from global fans. Plus, she flexed her hosting skills as an MC for the ‘2025 KBS Gayo Daechukje’ year-end special. Talk about versatility!
And the cutest part? The rest of the ILLIT members made a surprise appearance at the ‘Music Bank’ set to celebrate with Minju, making the moment super heartwarming! 🥰 You know the squad goal is real when your girls show up to support your big moment!
Speaking of ILLIT, get ready to secure your tickets because these queens are kicking off their first tour, ‘ILLIT LIVE ‘PRESS START♥︎’,’ on March 14-15 at the Ticketlink Live Arena in Seoul! The tour is hitting up 7 cities, including Seoul, Aichi, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hyogo, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. It’s gonna be epic, so don’t miss out on seeing our visuals slay live!
Reported by Seoul Wire | Seoul, South Korea 🇰🇷
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