Kiss the Radio
South Korean radio show
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Kiss the Radio is a popular radio program broadcast on KBS Cool FM, airing from 22:10 to 00:00 KST every day.
| Genre | Comedy, talk, music |
|---|---|
| Running time | 120 minutes, Every day, 10PM - 12AM KST |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Home station | KBS Cool FM |
| Hosted by | Hanhae |
| Created by | KBS Cool FM |
| Original release | April 26, 2004 |
| Website |
History
Kiss the Radio began broadcasting in 2004 with singer-rapper Danny Ahn of first-generation boy band g.o.d as its first DJ.[1] As a radio show which mainly focuses on K-pop, the hosts have been singers from popular idol groups. From 2006 to October 2016, various members of Super Junior hosted the show, which became known as "Sukira", and were the longest-running hosts. Two weeks after Super Junior's last broadcast, on October 17, 2016 the hosting baton is finally passed to band F.T. Island frontman Lee Hong-gi, therefore making the program being called "Hongkira". Lee Hong-gi stepped down from host position in April 2018 to focus on music and TV broadcast activity. In November 2018, Young K of idol band Day6 hosted from November 2020 through October 12, 2021, during which the program was dubbed "Dekira." From November 1, 2021 to June 4, 2023, the host was Lee Min-hyuk of BtoB, with the program becoming known as "Bikira". On June 5, 2023, it was announced that Young K would return as the main host, beginning June 19.[2]
List of DJs
| Year | DJ(s) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| April 26, 2004 – August 20, 2006 | Danny Ahn | |
| August 21, 2006 – December 4, 2011 | Leeteuk, Eunhyuk[3] | Leeteuk missed 33 broadcasts in April and May 2007 due to injuries sustained in car accident |
| December 5, 2011 – April 7, 2013 | Sungmin, Ryeowook | |
| April 8, 2013 – April 24, 2016 | Ryeowook | |
| April 25, 2016 – October 2, 2016 | Leeteuk[4] | Between October 2 and October 17, a guest hosted the show |
| October 17, 2016 – April 15, 2018 | Lee Hong-gi[5] | |
| May 14, 2018 – December 16, 2018 | Kwak Jin-eon | |
| December 17, 2018 – November 1, 2020 | Park Won | Special DJs Eric Nam and Nucksal hosted the show from November 2–22, 2020 |
| November 23, 2020 – October 10, 2021[6] | Young K (Day6)[7] | Special DJs Seungmin (Stray Kids), Kino (Pentagon), Joochan (Golden Child), and Beomgyu, HueningKai, Yeonjun, Taehyun, and Soobin (Tomorrow x Together) hosted the show from October 11–15, 16–17, 18–24, and 25–31, respectively.[8] |
| November 1, 2021 – June 4, 2023[9] | Lee Min-hyuk (BtoB)[10] | |
| June 5, 2023 – June 11, 2023 | Jeong Jin-woon[11] | Special DJ for the week of June 5 |
| June 19, 2023 – June 30, 2024 | Young K (Day6)[12] | |
| July 1, 2024 – June 29, 2025[13] | I.M (Monsta X)[14] | |
| July 7, 2025–present | Hanhae[15] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | KBS Entertainment Awards | Radio DJ Award | Danny Ahn | Won | |
| 2015 | Ryeowook | Won | [16] | ||
| 2022 | DJ of the Year | Lee Min-hyuk (BtoB) | Won | [17] | |
| 2023 | Young K (Day6) | Won |
