Red Velvet's Irene will be stepping up as the new MC on KBS 2TV's 'Music Bank'! �She will be taking over the spot for SISTAR's Bora as both she and Park Seo Joon will be resigning from the post. �

'Music Bank' revealed on April 20, "Following SISTAR's Bora, Irene was chosen to be the new female MC. �Red Velvet's leader, Irene, is a beautiful and talented member whose charm is always radiant on the music show stage and she has an eye-catching appearance as well as skills unlike that of a rookie. �We were sure that she would fit the position of the new female MC well. �Irene definitely has a mannerly image and a confident personality, so we judged that she is overflowing with talent for entertainment."

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Meanwhile, the male MC to join her in place of Park Seo Joon has yet to be decided. Irene will start appearing as the MC on the show with the May 1 broadcast.