Selected to take over from actress Park Ha-sun, who hosted the show for six years, Lee El will be the new host of Lee El’s Cine Town starting November 2. She will connect with listeners daily at 11 a.m.
Known for her exceptional performances in movies and dramas like Inside Men, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God, My Liberation Notes, Queen Mantis, and Battle for Happiness, Lee El has also showcased her broadcasting skills as a special DJ and narrator. Her engaging voice and lively personality have garnered much praise in these roles.
Lee El previously made headlines by sharing her unconventional school experiences on a TV show, where she opened up about her struggles in high school and eventual decision to drop out. She later obtained her high school equivalency qualification before pursuing a degree in Acting Arts at Sungkyunkwan University, a unique educational journey that captured public interest.
The SBS Power FM production team explained their choice of Lee El, stating, “Lee El is an actress with a unique charm and an irresistible voice that immediately grabs the listener’s attention. Her down-to-earth and relatable personality, along with her powerful presence in acting, makes her a perfect fit for the role of DJ.”
Describing her broad perspective on films, music, and everyday life, the team expects Lee El’s distinctive sensibility and witty conversational style to establish her as a beloved DJ for a long time to come.
Cine Town, launched in 1999, is a prominent program on SBS Power FM dedicated to cinema. Previous hosts have included Song Seung-hwan, Shim Hye-jin, Lee Seung-yeon, Gong Hyung-jin, announcers Park Sun-young and Jang Ye-won, and Park Ha-sun.
Sources: Naver