NCT 127 Confirmed As 1st Idol Group To Host Episode Of "SNL Korea" Reboot

Sep 23, 2021

NCT 127 will be hosting an episode of “SNL Korea”!

On September 23, a source from “SNL Korea” stated, “NCT 127 is confirmed to star as this season’s first idol host.”

Recently, NCT 127 swept domestic and international music charts with their third studio album “Sticker” and the title track of the same name. In addition to surpassing 1 million stock pre-orders, NCT 127 became the artist with the third-highest first-day sales in Hanteo history. Having received love from all around the globe, the group will showcase their comedic side through “SNL Korea.” NCT 127 is expected to captivate viewers with their refreshing energy as the first idol host as well as the youngest host for the reboot season.

The Korean version of “Saturday Night Live” aired for nine seasons on tvN from 2011 through 2017. A completely new reboot of the program premiered via the OTT platform Coupang Play with cast members including Shin Dong Yup, Kwon Hyuk Soo, Ahn Young Mi, Jung Sang Hoon, Kim Min Kyo, Cha Chung Hwa, and Red Velvet‘s Wendy. Previously, the show garnered attention as top stars like Jo Jung Suk, Lee Byung Hun, Ha Ji Won, and Jessi joined the show’s host lineup.