Kim Dae-ho, whose salary has skyrocketed 150-fold since leaving MBC, will serve as the MC for a new trot audition show. MBN’s highly anticipated program, ″Unknown Legend - Trot Men’s Ranking War,″ has officially selected Kim Dae-ho and Jang Min-ho as its main hosts, with a broadcast date set for February 2026.

The teaser video for ″Unknown Legend″ showcased a meeting between Kim Dae-ho and the production team, generating considerable buzz. Kim expressed his excitement about hosting an audition show for the first time, emphasizing his intention to bring a unique flair to the program, distinct from other hosts like Jeon Hyun-moo, Kim Sung-joo, and Shin Dong-yup. He hinted at an emotional journey for viewers, stating, ″I hope everyone will cry and laugh with me.″

Previously featured on the survival program ″New Employee,″ Kim Dae-ho is prepared to offer candid critiques as a senior auditioner. He gained recognition as one of the three finalists in the MBC announcer competition ″Our Sunday Night - New Employees″ in 2011, joining MBC as part of the 30th batch of announcers. Kim heightened the stakes by declaring, ″If I don’t give it my all from the first round, there’s no going back.″ He also motivated the applicants with the question, ″Aren’t you going to turn your life around? How long are you going to remain unknown?″

Jang Min-ho is equally committed to uncovering talented, undiscovered singers. Having faced 24 years of anonymity since debuting with the group ″Ubis″ in 1997, he empathizes with the challenges faced by aspiring artists. During a preliminary meeting, Jang shared his enthusiasm, stating, ″Being the MC of ’Unknown Legend’ is a position that suits me. I’m very ambitious.″ He expressed his desire to help transform a hidden talent into a star, hoping that ″Unknown Legend″ will serve as a platform for new opportunities.

Recruitment for MBN’s ″Unknown Legend″ is ongoing until the 15th, with reports indicating a significant influx of applicants. In response to the overwhelming interest, the production team plans to extend the application period until October 10th. ″Unknown Legend″ is set to premiere in late February next year.