According to OSEN reporting published on August 30, 2026, N.Flying band leader Lee Seung-hyup is joining KBS 2TV’s variety program “Boss in the Mirror” as the show’s first-ever K-band boss. The series, directed by Choi Seung-hee, has maintained a 220-consecutive-week streak as the number one entertainment program in its time slot based on Nielsen Korea data.
Lee Seung-hyup Brings K-Band Leadership to KBS Reality Program
KBS 2TV’s reality program “Boss in the Mirror” features South Korean corporate and entertainment leaders participating in role-reversal and self-reflection. According to OSEN, the August 30, 2026 episode introduces N.Flying leader Lee Seung-hyup to the cast. The broadcast marks a franchise first by featuring a K-band leader on the program.
Lee gained widespread recognition through the “reverse hit” streaming success of the track “Oktabang,” which accumulated roughly 200 million streams and approximately 72 million music video views. He also expanded his profile as an actor by portraying Baek In-hyuk, the leader of the fictional band Eclipse and friend of Ryu Seon-jae (played by Byeon Woo-seok), in the television drama “Lovely Runner.”
N.Flying Previews New Song ‘Janjul’ Amid Member Disclosures
The August 30, 2026 broadcast features the first public release of N.Flying’s new track “Janjul,” according to OSEN. While Lee stated during production that he considers himself a boss who listens carefully to his bandmates, other members disputed that description during on-screen interviews.
Vocalist Yoo Hoe-seung described Lee as someone who “only does what he wants to do, a dictator in his own right.” Guitarist Cha Hoon similarly characterized the band leader as a “dictator.” Production footage showed Lee sending text messages and selfies past 4 a.m. regarding projects he wanted to pursue, while panelist Kim Sook remarked that a separate group chat likely exists without him.
N.Flying Prepares for October Comeback Album
Alongside his television appearance, Lee and his bandmates are preparing for an official group comeback. According to OSEN, N.Flying plans to release a new album in October. The upcoming release follows a hiatus of approximately one year and four months since the group dropped their second full-length album’s title track, “Mannyeonseol,” in May of last year.
Did You Know?
According to Nielsen Korea data cited by OSEN, “Boss in the Mirror” has held the number one rating in its weekend entertainment time slot for 220 consecutive weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
When did Lee Seung-hyup join “Boss in the Mirror”?
According to OSEN, Lee made his debut appearance on the August 30, 2026 episode of the KBS 2TV program.
What role did Lee Seung-hyup play in “Lovely Runner”?
Lee portrayed Baek In-hyuk, the leader of the band Eclipse, in the drama series.
When is N.Flying releasing new music?
According to OSEN, N.Flying is scheduled to release a new album in October, following their May release of “Mannyeonseol.”
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