7

0

Variety

Jung Hyung Don and Defconn to leave 'Weekly Idol' after 7 years

AKP STAFF
Posted by Germaine-Jay Thursday, February 22, 2018
Jung Hyung Don, Defconn

Beloved 'Weekly Idol' hosts Jung Hyung Don and Defconn will be leaving the show after 7 years.

SEE ALSO: EXCLUSIVE [INTERVIEW] Jackson Wang reflects on his journey and self-discovery: “I want to make sure that my followers know who they are supporting”


On February 22, MBC Every1announced the host duo known as "Doni" and "Coni" are stepping down, stating, "Jung Hyung Don and Defconn are leaving 'Weekly Idol' after their filming on March 7." The MC duo have been with the show since its premiere in July of 2011 though Jung Hyung Don did take a hiatus due to an anxiety disorderin December of 2015.

Super Junior's Heechuland EXID's Hanifilled in for him for a period starting from March of 2016, but it's yet to be revealed whether they're being considered to take over as permanent hosts.

Stay tuned for updates on 'Weekly Idol'. Are you sad to see Doni and Coni are leaving?


  1. Jung Hyung Don
  2. Defconn
  3. WEEKLY IDOL
0 253,561 Share 100% Upvoted

allkpop in your Inbox

THE TOP 10 STORIES DELIVERED DAILY
GOT7, Jackson
EXCLUSIVE
[INTERVIEW] Jackson Wang reflects on his journey and self-discovery: “I want to make sure that my followers know who they are supporting”
13 hours ago      5,303
misc.
&TEAM wins first place with “Back to Life” + Powerful performance on November 7th’s 'Music Bank'!
3 hours ago      4,630
Lee Jung Jae
Lee Jung Jae donates 11 million KRW (about 7,540 USD) to support menstrual products for underprivileged girls
4 hours ago      10,427
Rainbow, No Eul
Model Kim Sung Chan from ‘Korea’s Next Top Model 5’ passes away at 35 after battle with blood cancer
8 hours ago      14,306
Hyeri, Go Kyung Pyo, Han So Hee, Kim Sung Kyun, Lee Dong Hwi, Park Bo Gum, Ra Mi Ran, Ryu Hye Young, Ryu Jun Yeol
Ryu Jun Yeol absent as Hyeri, Park Bo Gum, and cast gather for ‘Reply 1988’ 10th anniversary MT
6 hours ago      15,691
GOT7, Jackson
EXCLUSIVE
[INTERVIEW] Jackson Wang reflects on his journey and self-discovery: “I want to make sure that my followers know who they are supporting”
13 hours ago      5,303
Cha Eun Woo
Cha Eun Woo unveils gripping concept photos for his 2nd solo mini album 'Else'
9 minutes ago      707
Stray Kids
Stray Kids release collaboration track “In The Dark” with DJ Snake
46 minutes ago      1,953
Cha Eun Woo
Cha Eun Woo’s agency issues apology over ARS voice number confusion
49 minutes ago      2,404
Yoochun
Park Yoochun shares updated look abroad, surprising fans with dramatic visual change
58 minutes ago      7,258
GOT7, Jackson
EXCLUSIVE
[INTERVIEW] Jackson Wang reflects on his journey and self-discovery: “I want to make sure that my followers know who they are supporting”
13 hours ago      5,303
LE SSERAFIM, Min Hee Jin, NewJeans, Danielle, Haerin, Hyein, Hanni, Minji
Source Music refutes Min Hee Jin’s claim of casting NewJeans, submits video evidence
7 hours ago      15,185
misc.
&TEAM wins first place with “Back to Life” + Powerful performance on November 7th’s 'Music Bank'!
3 hours ago      4,630
Rainbow, No Eul
Model Kim Sung Chan from ‘Korea’s Next Top Model 5’ passes away at 35 after battle with blood cancer
8 hours ago      14,306
Ailee, TEEN TOP, C.A.P
Former TEEN TOP member C.A.P revealed to be the chair of the Idol Labor Union Preparatory Committee + netizens react
9 hours ago      10,555
New Message

SEND