Jun Hyun-moo, Lee Chang-seob, Lee Eun-ji, and Jonathan Complete the 2025 Chuseok Special ‘Idol Star Athletics Championships’ 4 MC Lineup!

MBC’s ‘2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Athletics Championships’ (hereinafter ‘Idol Star Athletics Championships’) has confirmed Jun Hyun-moo, Lee Chang-seob, Lee Eun-ji, and Jonathan as MCs. This year marks the 15th anniversary of ‘Idol Star Athletics Championships’, which will feature a record total of 61 teams and 373 idols competing, promising a more intense and diverse range of events. In addition, five sports will be revealed, including the newly established event ‘Pistol Shooting’, athletics, wrestling, penalty shootout, and dance sports, hinting at exciting entertainment for viewers during the Chuseok holiday.

Jun Hyun-moo, the symbol of ‘Idol Star Athletics Championships’ who has been hosting since 2013, is the undisputed ‘veteran of Idol Star Athletics Championships’, expected to lead the event with his skilled reading of the game flow and witty comments. Lee Chang-seob, a member of the idol group BTOB and a consistent performer in variety shows, is set to bring energy to the scene as he takes on the challenge of being the main MC for the first time. Lee Eun-ji, known as a ‘trustworthy MC’ for her stable hosting and quick thinking in various programs, is expected to fill the arena with laughter and vitality through her refreshing reactions and witty remarks. Jonathan, representing the ‘MZ generation’, is anticipated to elevate the atmosphere with his bright energy and clever remarks, making the event even more lively.

This year’s ‘Idol Star Athletics Championships’ will offer different charms for each sport. In athletics, thrilling speed competitions and unpredictable comeback dramas are expected, while wrestling will showcase the charm of traditional sports where strength and technique collide. The emergence of new ‘shooting idols’ demonstrating breathtaking concentration in pistol shooting is also noteworthy. The penalty shootout is expected to provide tension as the outcome is determined by a single shot and save, while dance sports will present a dazzling performance combining music and sports.

The MBC ‘2025 Chuseok Special Idol Star Athletics Championships’, where the passion and competition of idols come together, will be broadcast during the Chuseok holiday in October this year.