1st anniversary of 'The Boyfriend Show' → until joining 'Udonkle'... MONEK's Minhyuk, with entertainment wings

 Group MONSTA X's Minhyuk is active as an 'MC idol' and 'entertainment idol'.

Monsta X has been recognized not only in Korea but also in the United States and has leapt into a global idol group. In addition to music activities, Shownu and Minhyuk appeared in a number of entertainment programs, establishing themselves as 'entertainment idols'. Since he was a rookie, he has been training with a lot of self-produced content, so he is increasingly showing 'potential'. In particular, Minhyuk is building his own path by constantly challenging himself as an MC as well as in entertainment. Therefore, it is expected that there will be no hindrance to Monsta X's artistic career even after Shownu, who has been performing the most entertaining activities in the group, has enlisted.

Minhyuk was recognized for his entertainment potential through SBS 'Law of the Jungle in Patagonia' in 2018 and tvN's 'My Mathematical Puberty' in 2018 and was selected as the MC for SBS 'Inkigayo' in 2019. Through the MC of a music show, which is called the entrance to the trending stars of the time, he worked as a fixed MC for 1 year and 4 months and built up his capabilities. Due to the nature of the music broadcast, it is evaluated that Minhyuk's wit and agility have improved as the live broadcast was conducted. In addition, Minhyuk pioneered a flower path by himself while communicating with the fandom Monbebe through continuous Naver VLIVE broadcasts.

Last year, he appeared as a special MC for KBS2's 'New Release Pyeonstorang', and since July of last year, Naver NOW. He is leading the program as the main host of 'The Boyfriend Show'. Not only has it recently celebrated its 50th anniversary, but it is also the aspiration to be reborn as a long-lived host on its 1st anniversary soon. Recently, he joined as the youngest member of LG HelloVision-The Life's new entertainment show 'Our Neighborhood Class'. Min-hyuk, who became a shoulder to shoulder with Kim Su-ro and Lee Su-Geun, said through his agency, "I wanted to become the youngest member of the entertainment program, and I'm happy."

In particular, as 'My Neighborhood Class' is considered a good entertainment program to revitalize the local economy, it is curious what kind of activity Min-hyuk will perform as a regular entertainment member rather than an MC. Contrary to his image of 'Cha Do Nam', Minhyuk is loved for his familiar charm. The passion for entertainment is also great here. Writer Seo Ji-young, who was in charge of 'Inkigayo' in the past, said, "When he was selected as the MC for 'Inkigayo', Minhyuk was a talent that everyone coveted. It was a time when overseas schedules were in full swing, and I think the greatest strength of Minhyuk is that he naturally saves any comments he entrusts.” He said, “He has a talent for making situations that can be a bit embarrassing while being fun and not burdensome. Being sincere is basic, and there have been times when I searched for a message in advance, recorded it myself, and sent it. From one day on, the producers of a program in which Minhyuk appeared, praised him a lot. Because of his excellent sense, he adapts quickly to any type of program, and he can quickly judge the situation, so he blends in well. There is nothing that people themselves make up, and they are honest, so it seems to fit well with the current trend.”

Writer Lee Go-woon, who is on 'The Boyfriend Show', also said, "I always thought of Min-hyuk as a good friend. He admired his self-made work in 'Monsta X-Ray', and he was so good at hitting and falling in moments even though it was live, such as serving as a sub-host of 'Idol Radio'. In 'The Boyfriend Show', Minhyuk accurately realizes the expected point of the script. When you start a conversation, you have the ability to focus and finish it freshly. He crosses the line of conversation remarkably well, and when he starts tiki-taka with guests or fans, he has a tremendous ability as a host to guarantee unconditional fun. He has an accurate understanding of his job, and since he is honest about what he enjoys and what he wants from the troubles that come with it, everyone has no choice but to support this person from the bottom of his heart. The host, who is K-Pop itself, pours out realistic stories with unrealistic visuals.”

Minhyuk is growing steadily as a talented person recognized in the entertainment industry as a result of tapping steadily for many years. In addition, last year, he finished his first debut OST challenge while singing the OST for 'Sniper's Taste' as a duet with Shownu, and he made his debut even more by advancing into commercials. An industry insider said, “Monsta X has strong individuality and versatility for each member. As the years of seniority accumulate, we are creating good synergy with each other by drawing up strategies separately and together.”