Trot singer Seo Baek appointed as fixed MC for TBC 'Song Academy'

Trot singer Seo Baek will host TBC's 'Song Academy' during the last week of every month, following a single appearance as a performer on the program. The former singing instructor plans to use his 15 years of stage experience to support performing singers.

According to his agency Mama Entertainment, trot singer Seo Baek has been selected as a new fixed MC for TBC's 'Song Academy.' Among four male and female MCs who will take turns hosting, Seo Baek is scheduled to host during the last week of every month, where he plans to utilize his extensive stage experience and characteristic friendliness. This appointment follows a single appearance by Seo Baek as a performing singer on 'Song Academy,' during which his witty remarks and natural hosting abilities reportedly earned high praise from those involved. A former singing instructor, Seo Baek is a skilled singer who has built field experience by interacting with audiences on numerous stages over 15 years, and he plans to apply the know-how gained from years of teaching singing classes to his broadcast hosting.

“It is deeply moving to join 'Song Academy' as a fixed MC after having previously stood on its stage as a singer,” Seo Baek stated. “Based on the experience I have accumulated on many stages over 15 years, I will make the performing singers shine even more and create an even more enjoyable stage for the audience.” He added, “I will not settle into familiarity and will approach every moment with my original intention. I am sincerely grateful to the officials for giving me this precious opportunity, and I will repay them with skill and responsibility.”

Seo Baek's easygoing and friendly charm is rooted in diverse life experiences. Having worked as a welder for over 10 years starting around the age of twenty, he moved through various occupations including serving, dishwashing, and golf course caddy before entering the path of a singing instructor, where he nurtured his dream of becoming a singer while sharing the joys and sorrows of his students. His representative song 'Wonderful Life,' released in 2023, contains these life experiences and offers warm encouragement to those doing their best in their respective places.

Having announced a new leap forward by joining Mama Entertainment recently, Seo Baek's activities have gained further momentum with this selection as a fixed MC. As he has garnered responses from audiences through solid singing skills and friendly charm at regional festivals and various performance stages, attention is focused on the new side of him that he will show on broadcast.

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