Choi Soo-young to Host '2025 AKMC', Bridging Culture Between Korea and ASEAN

Actress and singer Choi Soo-young has been confirmed as the MC for the '2025 Asean-Korea Music Concert' (AKMC), a platform for cultural exchange connecting Korea and ASEAN.

On November 1st, Choi Soo-young will take the stage in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, as Korea's representative MC, expected to lead the event with her sophisticated hosting skills and flexible communication.

The 'AKMC' is co-hosted by the ASEAN-Korea Centre and the Korea Foundation for International Cultural Exchange, and organized by Silk Road C&T Group. This concert aims to strengthen cooperation between Korea and ASEAN nations through music and vitalize cultural exchange, particularly among the youth in Vietnam.

Choi Soo-young will co-host with Vietnam's national broadcaster announcer Manh Cuong. Having gained immense popularity across Asia through her activities with Girls' Generation and consistently receiving global love as an actress, Choi Soo-young's selection as MC is met with significant anticipation. Already a firmly established icon of the Korean Wave, she is expected to play a crucial role as a bridge for Korea-ASEAN cultural exchange with her professional stage presence and hosting abilities at the 'AKMC'.

Furthermore, the concert holds significant meaning as a charity event. All proceeds from the concert will be donated to local youth and children in Vietnam through the Vietnam Red Cross and Ho Chi Minh City Red Cross.

Meanwhile, Choi Soo-young is preparing to meet viewers in the upcoming Genie TV original drama 'Idol Idol', scheduled for release in the second half of the year. She will portray Maeng Se-na, a top lawyer with immense fan passion, in the mystery legal romance, signaling a captivating transformation.

Netizens are expressing excitement, commenting, 'Soo-young from Girls' Generation as MC!', 'A true representative of Hallyu who will shine in Vietnam too', and 'Cheering you on to successfully lead the AKMC!'.