Lee Hyun Hopes to Appear as a Full Group BTS & Behind the Scenes of J-Hope's Appearance (250113)

MBC K-POP radio program <Close Friend> got a makeover last November when it appointed singer Lee Hyun as its new main DJ. This is Lee Hyun’s first official challenge as a DJ, and under the title <Close Friend Lee Hyun>, he leads the program and communicates with listeners from Monday to Thursday. In particular, he shares in-depth stories about K-POP and draws sympathy from K-POP fans with his signature warm and honest hosting.

Lee Hyun, who is affiliated with Big Hit Music, also showed off his powerful casting skills by inviting BTS' J-Hope, who was recently discharged from the military, as a guest.

When asked how he got the chance to appear as the first guest on <Close Friends>, ​​Lee Hyun said, "I wondered if this would work out." He said that at the time, J-Hope was extremely busy with his schedule in the United States, and he was thinking that it would be nice if any of his (BTS) friends who had finished their military service could come to support him, and J-Hope readily agreed.

. Lee Hyun: You could say I'm talking like I'm full, but honestly, I felt very burdened because J-Hope was the first guest. He's a big star, but he's also my junior at work. But I'm not used to it yet, and I'm not good at it, so I felt burdened and sorry for showing that side of me right in front of him.

• Lee Hyun: It was a rainy day, but I was even more thankful that so many ARMYs came despite it. Thankfully, J-Hope came, so I wasn't nervous and finished the first episode well. Afterwards, J-Hope said, "Hyung, you're doing so well." I remember being thankful that he even said that. (I think the other members of BTS will come out one by one.

I hope that through Big Hit's connections, other members will appear before their comeback.