ZEROBASEONE's KIM TAE RAE Debuts as First DJ for MBC Radio 'Close Friend'... Surprise Phone Calls from Members Park Gunwook and Jiwoo

KIM TAE RAE, a member of the group ZEROBASEONE, stepped up as a daily DJ for MBC Radio's 'Close Friend' and conducted his first live broadcast. According to the released behind-the-scenes video, KIM TAE RAE conveyed the atmosphere of the scene, where tension and excitement intersected, as he took his first steps as a radio DJ.

Surprise Phone Calls and Support from Members Park Gunwook and Jiwoo

What melted the tension of the first broadcast was the surprise support from his members. In the video, KIM TAE RAE appeared flustered when receiving a request for a phone connection from a writer. The first person to connect via phone was member Park Gunwook. Park Gunwook greeted him, saying, "Since it's the first day, I called to cheer you on," and added fun to the moment by giving a joke-filled piece of advice regarding KIM TAE RAE's radio-specific voice, saying, "It seems a bit greasy." He then livened up the atmosphere by mentioning the song 'Backpacker' by members Park Gunwook and Seong Matthew as a requested song.

In the second phone connection, member Jiwoo appeared to provide a surprise. Jiwoo expressed joy, asking, "Did you prepare such a surprise because it's your first broadcast?" Instead of giving special advice, Jiwoo offered encouragement to KIM TAE RAE, saying, "Since you are already doing so well, I hope our ZEROSE (fandom name) will look upon Tae-rae kindly and love him a lot." Jiwoo also mentioned an OST song that KIM TAE RAE had sung as a requested song.

Chemistry with Colleague Kim Do-young and Future Activity Plans

During the broadcast, information regarding meeting a fellow artist and the future way the show will proceed was also confirmed. KIM TAE RAE introduced Kim Do-young as the partner he will host with every other week. The two shared their thoughts on their first collaboration as colleagues, saying, "It's our first time working together," and "It's awkward because we have to use honorifics." In particular, KIM TAE RAE created a warm atmosphere by celebrating Kim Do-young's birthday in advance.

KIM TAE RAE shared his feelings about being thrown into a live broadcast scene where even the situation one minute later is unknown, noting that he is a person who usually prefers to move according to a plan. He expressed his thoughts after finishing the first broadcast, saying, "Thanks to the members cheering me on so hard, I was able to find the courage to do it." KIM TAE RAE announced that he will continue to meet fans steadily through 'Close Friend'.