SS501 Kim Hyung-jun cast as new emcee for Mnet news program

Kim Hyung-joon [CJ E& M]

SS501 member Kim Hyung-jun has been cast as the emcee to an entertainment news program, according to local entertainment firm CJ E&M on Friday. CJ explained in a press release that Kim was named the main news caster to music cable channel Mnet’s news program Mnet WiDE and will lead the show with a female co-host starting next Monday.Mnet WiDE started its run in 2003 as the first daily entertainment news in the country. Kim, 23, made his debut as one of the members of the popular boy band SS501 in 2005 alongside Kim Hyun-joong, Heo Young-saeng, Park Jung-min and Kim Kyu-jong and produced several hit songs such as “Warning,” “My Girl,” “Love Ya,” and “Love Like This.” He also starred in the musical "Cafe In." After releasing his first solo album composed of R&B and urban music in March, he signed with major Japanese recording company AVEX the following month to lead a solo singing career in Japan as well. ※ Any copying, republication or redistribution of 10Asia's content is expressly prohibited without prior consent of 10Asia. Copyright infringement is subject to criminal and civil penalties.Reporter : Heidi Kim heidikim@Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@<ⓒ10Asia All rights reserved>