The 'Radio Star' panel expressed their wish to have Kim Gura return as part of the host panel for the new year.

During the opening of January 2nd's episode, Kim Kuk Jin expressed, "Personally, I wish our third brother would come back soon."

Yoon Jong Shin also commented, "If you rest for too long and get too soft, we're going to have a problem." Super Junior's Kyuhyun added, "I heard he got very kind recently."

The show's PD also wished for the return of Kim Gura at the '2012 MBC Entertainment Awards', where 'Radio Star' grabbed the 'Show of the Year' award.

Viewers commented, "I miss him, too", "Bring Kim Gura back on the show!", "It'd be really nice to see him back", and more.

Kim Gura took a hiatus from the entertainment industry last year after a scandal involving offensive remarks he made in the past.