The late-night music show program “The Seasons: Artist with ZICO” is set to return with a new season on April 26 KST, featuring its new host, Zico!
“The Seasons: Artist with ZICO”
“The Seasons” follows “Yu Huiyeol’s Sketchbook” and contributes to the enduring legacy of late-night music talk shows on KBS that span over 30 years. The show was designed to encompass four segments, each reflecting a season of the year and hosted by different stars to deliver a different and unique experience, aligning with KBS’s tradition of naming late-night music programs after the hosting artist.
Jay Park kicked off the program as the first host last spring with “The Seasons: Jay Park Drive.” He was followed by Choi Jung Hoon in the summer with “The Seasons: Choi Jung Hoon’s Night Park,” and AKMU presented “The Seasons: Long Day, Long Night with AKMU” last fall. Most recently, Lee Hyo Ri wrapped up her successful season with “The Seasons: Red Carpet with Lee Hyo Ri” just last month!
Now, Zico steps in as the new host of “The Seasons,” bringing his talent and expertise to the show. As a respected producer and top hip-hop musician, Zico is known for his trendy songs that have become global hits. In keeping with the tradition of naming the show after the hosting artist, his segment will be titled “The Seasons: Artist with ZICO” also the title track of Zico’s second mini album released in 2017. This title symbolizes Zico’s unique personality and self-producing ability. The first filming of “The Seasons: Artist with ZICO” will be a standing special resembling a music festival, showcasing Zico’s return as the leading hip-hop musician and producer of his generation!
Iconic Moments of “The Seasons”
“The Seasons” is famous for its memorable collaborations and special performances featuring both the hosting artist and guests. It’s been a year since “The Seasons” first aired, so let’s reminisce about some of the unforgettable moments the show has given us!
One of the standout episodes of “The Seasons: Red Carpet with Lee Hyo Ri” featured BLACKPINK’s Jennie as one of the first guests. Their joint performance marked the meeting of the IT girls. In addition to this memorable performance, Jennie also treated viewers to her single, “You & Me”!
Cha Eun Woo’s appearance on “The Seasons: Red Carpet with Lee Hyo Ri” sparked a revival of the ’10 Minutes’ trend on TikTok. In addition to his acting career, Eun Woo, a member of the K-pop boy group ASTRO, was impressed with his cover of ’10 Minutes’ on the show!
During EXO Doh Kyung Soo’s guest appearance on “The Seasons: Long Day, Long Night with AKMU,” promoting his album, he sang some of his songs and collaborated with AKMU’s Suhyun for a rendition of “Rewrite The Stars,” showcasing their heavenly visuals and sparking a trending topic.
“The Seasons: Red Carpet with Lee Hyo Ri” also treated viewers to the iconic performance of SISTAR’s “No More (Ma Boy)” by SISTAR members Hyolyn and Bora, who debuted as a duo with SISTAR19, marking one of the year’s highlights.
When (G)-IDLE visited “The Seasons: Red Carpet with Lee Hyo Ri,” they demonstrated why they are today’s top idol group! The group performed some of their new songs, showcasing their abundant charisma and talent!
“The Seasons” has provided us with numerous memorable collaborations, allowing guests to shine by performing and promoting their new songs. The interactions on this late-night music program are always fun to watch. As a popular and beloved hip-hop artist and producer, Zico is sure to bring a fresh flavor to “The Seasons.” We can look forward to more exciting moments on “The Seasons: Artist with ZICO”, premiering this April 26 KST on KOCOWA+ with professional English subtitles.
