Tei to step down as 'Good Morning FM' DJ after 3.5 years to focus on music

Singer and broadcaster Tei is stepping down from his position as the DJ of MBC radio 'Good Morning FM' after three years and six months. The decision was made to allow him to focus on working on a new album and his musical activities. Having been responsible for the morning commutes of listeners and even winning the Grand Prize in the radio category, he expressed regret as he personally shared the news of his departure.

According to MBC on the 9th, Tei will leave 'Good Morning FM Tei is...' (hereafter 'Good Morning FM') on MBC FM4U after the broadcast on the 22nd. Having recently bolstered his musical activities by releasing remake songs such as 'Last Love' and 'Is it still beautiful?', he decided to leave the program after sufficient discussions with the production team to concentrate on preparing a new album.

Tei personally delivered his final greetings to listeners during the broadcast on the morning of the 9th. "I will be stepping down from the DJ position of Good Morning FM after the November 22nd broadcast," he stated, adding, "This is a decision I made after long deliberation." He further noted, "As a singer, I will approach [fans] more by holding many concerts and releasing albums, and if the opportunity arises, I will return." He made it clear that this was not a simple change in broadcasting schedules, but a choice to focus on new activities as a musician.

After joining as the DJ of 'Good Morning FM' in May 2023, Tei has been communicating with listeners every morning from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM. For approximately three years and six months, he has been responsible for the energy of the morning broadcast with his characteristic comfortable and pleasant hosting, earning the love of listeners through deep stories based on his musical experience and friendly communication.

His achievements as a radio host are also notable. Tei's activities were recognized when he won the Grand Prize in the radio category at the '2025 MBC Entertainment Awards' held last year. It was a meaningful result achieved by him, who maintained the daily live broadcasts while balancing activities as both a singer and a broadcaster.

Tei's final live broadcast will take place at 7:00 AM on the 20th. It can be viewed as a "visible radio" through MBC FM4U, the radio application 'mini', and the YouTube channel 'Meuheujeu'. His official DJ activities will conclude following the broadcast on the 22nd. Attention is focused on the live broadcast where he can share final greetings face-to-face with listeners.

'Good Morning FM', which began its first broadcast in 2003, is a long-running flagship morning radio program for MBC. Various figures active in the broadcasting industry have served as DJs, starting with Kim Sung-joo and followed by Jun Hyun-moo, Noh Hong-chul, Kim Je-dong, and Jang Sung-kyu. In the program broadcast every morning from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM, Tei established his own color with his unique musical sensibility and friendly hosting.

While the parting between Tei and the listeners who shared their mornings for three years and six months is regrettable, this departure also serves as a starting point for a new leap forward for the singer Tei. With his promise to approach fans more closely through concerts and albums, expectations are growing for what musical path he will take after leaving radio.

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