MBC's new variety show "1st Place" will premiere on February 15. This program is an audition-specialized show featuring MC Lee Min-jung and Boom, along with Baek Ji-young, Heo Sung-tae, Park Ji-hyun, and Kim Chae-won from LE SSERAFIM. Lee Min-jung is taking on the role of music variety MC for the first time since her debut through this broadcast.

On the day of the first recording, Lee Min-jung led the scene by demonstrating her extensive knowledge as an "audition maniac." However, as soon as one contestant's stage began, she shed tears. Lee Min-jung said, "I cried watching this stage during a previous audition, so I thought I wouldn't cry this time, but I broke down at the very first note because of the voice that turned on my tear button."

Actor Heo Sung-tae's reaction also drew attention. He said, "I usually can't stand being in the bathroom for more than two and a half hours, but now I haven't left my seat for four hours and 30 minutes," expressing admiration for the stage's charm. Heo Sung-tae described the experience as "a blessing today," conveying the emotion of the performance.

Baek Ji-young, who has participated as a judge in numerous auditions, was moved by the growth of the juniors. She expressed surprise, saying, "I only imagined this kind of competition; I never thought it would actually happen. How did you manage to gather all these people?" Known for her cool and sharp judging comments, Baek Ji-young repeatedly praised the winners' skills as "perfect" and "more developed than during the auditions."

Kim Chae-won revealed that she had nurtured her dreams by watching contestants' auditions since childhood. She said, "It feels like an auditory feast worth paying to watch." Park Ji-hyun declared, "I became a fan right away today," certifying her status as an enthusiastic fan after one contestant's stage.

"1st Place" is a program featuring winners of auditions from various genres and ages across Korea, promising legendary stages along with the panelists' reactions. The show will premiere on the 15th at 8:50 PM.