MBN's 'Hangil Top Tenshow' Rebrands with Japanese Star Yudai Takenaka & '2025 Hangil Singer Battle' Stars, Duet Special Set to Ignite!

MBN's popular music variety show, 'Hangil Top Tenshow,' is returning with a fresh new look and an exciting lineup. Premiering this Tuesday, the 21st, the show will feature the acclaimed Japanese 'Song King' Yudai Takenaka, alongside key figures from the '2025 Hangil Singer Battle,' promising a thrilling contest of Korean and Japanese hit songs.

A newly introduced chart system will track viewership of stage performances uploaded to official channels immediately after broadcast, revealing weekly rankings from 1st to 10th place. Achieving 1 million views earns a 'Silver Button,' while 5 million views will be awarded a 'Gold Button.'

The inaugural episode kicks off with a special 'Duet Makes the Difference' segment, where contestants from the '2025 Hangil Singer Battle' personally invite their duet partners to vie for the top spot. Yudai Takenaka, the winner of 'Hyeokyeon Gayo Japan,' expressed his honor in participating with fellow Japanese artists on such a prestigious program. His intriguing remark about his duet partner, stating they are 'people who have shared lips,' has sparked significant curiosity among the audience.

Adding to the excitement, Byul Sarang, who recently celebrated her second week of marriage, will make her first joint appearance with her husband. Veteran actress Mi-ra Yoon, appearing on a variety show for the first time in her 53-year career, shared her fondness for the show, confessing, 'I really like this singer~' as her reason for acceptance. Byul Sarang also playfully boasted about her marital bliss, stating, 'We share the same bed,' much to everyone's amusement. Speculation is rife about which legendary singer, whom Mi-ra Yoon has admired for 53 years, has captured her heart.

Meanwhile, Lyn takes on her first-ever music show MC role after 25 years in the industry. Alongside co-host Kangnam, she playfully reinterprets 'The Story of Heungbu and Nolbu' as 'Duet Makes the Difference,' showcasing her vibrant personality. Lyn also couldn't hide her blushing excitement when a 'Teto Nam' (Top Ten Show Man) member closely approached her with a dance move, exclaiming, 'Don't do that! I really like it!', much to the delight of viewers.

'Hangil Top Tenshow' airs every Tuesday at 9:50 PM.

Anticipation is high among viewers even before the broadcast. Netizens are particularly curious about the identity of Yudai Takenaka's duet partner and the singer Mi-ra Yoon admires. Comments like 'It's great to see Lyn flustered' and 'Definitely watching this season live' are flooding in.