Kang Ji-young resigned from JTBC, but is open to all new stations (RAS)

By Sohee, Kim

Jun 24, 2025

Kang Ji-young resigned from JTBC, but is open to all new stations (RAS)



Kang Ji-young, who appeared on 'Radio Star', opened her full-fledged broadcasting activities by telling the story of her acting as an anchor of JTBC 'Newsroom' after declaring freelance. After entering the broadcasting industry through the MBC"New Employee" program, he even reveals his relationship with Jang Sung-kyu and Kim Dae-ho and tells behind-the-scenes stories.

MBC 'Radio Star', which will be broadcast at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the 26th, features Lee Bong-won, Hong Seok-cheon, Cha Jun-hwan, and Kang Ji-young 'Business is easy to do!' It's made into a special feature.

Kang Ji-young joined JTBC as the first special announcer and made a freelance declaration in April this year after serving as an anchor for 'Newsroom'. "I achieved my dream by becoming the sole anchor of the weekend after 12 years of joining the company 'Newsroom'," he said, adding that it was the interview section of 'Newsroom' that helped him get a seat.




Having interviewed many stars, including actors Choi Min-sik, Son Seok-gu, and Song Joong-ki, he cited his interview with Yoo Deok-hwa and Brewing Committee, which he flew to Hong Kong, as the most impressive interview. "Yoo Deok-hwa was a person who touched me only with his eyes."," he says, adding that he was moved by the brewing committee's actions.

Kang Ji-young resigned from JTBC, but is open to all new stations (RAS)
On the other hand, Kang Ji-young recalls the MBC announcer audition program 'new employees', which he appeared before joining JTBC. "I carried out the mission with Jang Sung-gyu, and the mission is still memorable," he says, conveying the tense moment at the audition. `At that time, announcer Kim Dae-ho also auditioned together,' he said, drawing laughter. `I almost became the daughter of MBC.'

In addition, Kang Ji-young is currently appearing on YouTube channel 'Gonarija', and tells the story of what she said became a hot topic and became a 'masterpiece machine'. Then, he sang the logo song of 'Gonarija' with his own famous saying in the lyrics, and it is said that he made everyone laugh with an unexpected singing (?) of his own words.




In particular, Kang Ji-young also reveals that she has been working alone without an agency since her freelance declaration. He said "It's open to all stations. If the broadcast was good, please contact me", and show off the self-PR power level through 'Ras', causing laughter. In addition, he plans to act as an "interview machine" by asking a lot of questions to other guests.

Kang Ji-young's honest talk and anti-war entertainment skills, which start with MBC 'Newsroom' anchor through JTBC 'Newsroom' and are active on YouTube 'Gona Lisa', will be available on Radio Star, which will air at 10:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the 26th.

Meanwhile, 'Radio Star' is loved for its unique talk show, which disarms guests with the words of a rustic murder that MCs don't know where to go and bring up real stories.






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