Mnet’s ‘M Countdown’ to Celebrate 20th Anniversary with Special Stages and MCs

Mnet’s iconic music program M Countdown is turning 20! 

Since its debut in 2004, M Countdown has been a staple of the K-pop scene, highlighting the latest and greatest in music talent.

The show will celebrate two decades of showcasing K-POP excellence with a special episode tomorrow (July 18). 

The anniversary special promises to be a treat for fans, featuring exclusive collaboration performances, special VCRs, and many more exciting moments to look forward to.

Special MCs

Actor Ahn Jae Hyun will make a special appearance as a guest MC on today’s broadcast, joining forces with the show’s original MC, Yunho, who has been with ‘M Countdown’ since its debut. Together, they will co-host the show alongside regular MCs Sung Hanbin, Myung Jaehyun, and Sohee. 

Special Stages

Here are the special stages confirmed for the 20th-anniversary special broadcast

• Sung Hanbin x Sohee x Myung Jaehyun
• Sung Hanbin x Miyeon
• Lee Youngji x Myung Jaehyun
• TWS covering a SEVENTEEN’s song

2024 M Countdown Mini Awards

To celebrate its 20th anniversary, ‘M Countdown’ has prepared special VCR segments, including a nostalgic look back at the show’s two-decade history and the ‘2024 M Countdown Mini Awards’. 

This mini-awards ceremony will honor artists who have delivered exceptional and unpredictable performances over the past 20 years.

Nostalgic Corner & Vocal Challenge

For its 20th anniversary, the nostalgic segment ‘M Countdown’ is making a comeback. This corner revives K-pop classics and showcases music videos. 

The beloved ‘Vocal Challenge’, where multiple artists cover one song, will also be featured. In this challenge, K-pop rookies will bring a fresh take to BTS’ Boy With Luv, the most-viewed song on ‘M Countdown’.  

Don’t miss the ‘M Countdown’ 20th anniversary special, airing tomorrow at 6:00 PM KST.