Kim Shin-young will step away from her DJ role on MBC FM4U’s ‘Noon’s Hope Song,’ which she has hosted for approximately 14 years, for about three months starting September 1, 2026. She announced the break herself during the August 31 broadcast, and MBC said the decision was made after discussions with the production team.
Key Change
Kim Shin-young has hosted ‘Noon’s Hope Song’ since October 2012. This is not a confirmed permanent departure; it is a scheduled break from hosting for approximately three months.
The key point is not a “permanent successor,” but a rotating lineup of special DJs during her break.
Current Status
Lee Guk-joo participated as a special DJ on the September 1, 2026, broadcast. Going forward, several special DJs are expected to take turns hosting ‘Noon’s Hope Song.’
Kim Shin-young explained that during the break, she plans to focus on work for her IP content company, ‘Gojin Gamrae,’ as well as regrouping. According to Yonhap News, she will also focus on producing short-form dramas using her alter-ego characters.
Impact
The break changes the program’s hosting format from being centered on one regular DJ to featuring multiple special DJs. However, Kim Shin-young is scheduled to continue recording her regular appearances on variety shows, including JTBC’s ‘Knowing Bros’ and MBC’s ‘I Live Alone,’ as planned.
Therefore, the changes currently confirmed are a temporary suspension of her radio DJ duties and a focus on company activities. No information has been confirmed indicating that the break was caused by controversy or conflict, nor that a specific permanent successor has been appointed.
Next Checkpoint
Whether and when Kim Shin-young will return to the program after the approximately three-month break will be confirmed through further announcements. Based on the currently available information, no specific return date can be stated as final.