Broadcaster Kang Ji-young named new host of MBC radio show

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- Broadcaster Kang Ji-young has been named the new host of MBC Radio FM4U's morning program "Good Morning FM," the broadcaster said Wednesday.

MBC said Kang will succeed singer Tei, who has hosted the program for the past three and a half years.

Tei will step down after his final broadcast on Nov. 22 to focus on working on a new album. Special guest hosts will take over on Nov. 23-24 before Kang begins her new role on Nov. 25.

Along with the host change, the program will adopt the new slogan "A Smart Start to Your Day." It will also introduce new segments examining overnight developments in financial markets and sharing interesting behind-the-scenes stories about companies attracting public attention.

Launched in 2003, "Good Morning FM" is one of MBC's flagship morning radio programs, airing daily from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. Previous hosts have included its inaugural DJ Kim Sung-joo, as well as Jun Hyun-moo, Noh Hong-chul, Kim Je-dong and Jang Sung-kyu.

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