Mark your calendars for the highly anticipated 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon, just one day away! This festive celebration, taking place at the Inspire Arena, will be hosted by a fresh trio of MCs, with IVE's AN Yujin as the sole constant. NCT's Jaemin and DAY6's Young K will take the reins, replacing Doyoung of NCT and TXT's Yeonjun, who previously hosted the Summer edition. Yujin's impressive streak of being picked as the show's MC six times in a row, starting in 2022, is a testament to her talent and dedication. But the excitement doesn't stop there! The SBS Gayo Daejeon is just one of the year-end shows that the Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) is bringing to you. The SBS Entertainment Awards and SBS Drama Awards are also generating massive buzz, with the music festival set for tomorrow, the awards shows airing on December 30 and 31, respectively. So, what's the best way to catch all the action? The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon will be broadcast live on Thursday, December 25, at 4:50 pm KST (1:20 pm IST) on SBS TV. International viewers can tune in via the SBSKPOP X INKIGAYO YouTube channel, but be sure to check out the 'SBSKPOP Live' membership for access. For those in South Korea, SBS TV is your go-to. Fans in Japan can catch the show on Lemino (OTT), while those in Russia and the CIS region can stream it on ivi (OTT).
The star-studded lineup for the Christmas concert has been announced, with NCT's Taeyong making his highly anticipated return to the stage after his recent military service. This will be his first performance since his mandatory military stint, making it a special moment for K-pop fans worldwide. However, there's a twist! SHINee's Key, who was originally set to perform, has been excluded from the lineup due to the 'injection auntie' controversy, which has led to his departure from several scheduled programs. The full lineup features a diverse range of artists, including NCT DREAM, TVXQ's U-Know, THE BOYZ, Stray Kids, ATEEZ, ITZY, TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), NMIXX, IVE, TREASURE, aespa, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, &TEAM, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, TWS, NCT WISH, ILLIT, BABYMONSTER, NEXZ, MEOVV, izna, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, SKINZ, HITGS, ALLDAY PROJECT, Baby DONT Cry, AHOF, CORTIS, AxMxP, and IDID. Get ready for a musical extravaganza!
The special collaborations are just as exciting! TXT's Yeonjun and KATSEYE will take the stage for a unique 'Let Me Tell You' performance, while BOYNEXTDOOR's Woonhak and ILLIT's Wonhee will bring a co-ed stage to life. THE BOYZ' Sunwoo, TREASURE's Haruto, and ALLDAY PROJECT's Woochan will enchant fans as 'rapper boyfriends'. LE SSERAFIM's Eunchae, NMIXX's Kyujin, and IVE's Leeseo will join forces for a special 'maknae' collaboration, while TXT's Huening Kai, ZEROBASEONE's Zhang Hao, RIIZE's Sohee, and TWS' Shinyu will unite for a one-time team-up. And let's not forget the youngest NCT sub-unit, NCT WISH, who went viral for their Summer cover performances and will present a special three-part performance on Christmas Day. This year's SBS Gayo Daejeon promises to be a memorable celebration of K-pop's finest, with something for every fan to enjoy!
