The highly anticipated 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon is set to take place tomorrow at the Inspire Arena, promising an evening filled with festive cheer and musical talent. This year’s event will feature a new trio of hosts, with IVE’s AN Yujin continuing her role as MC alongside NCT’s Jaemin and DAY6’s Young K. Yujin has made history by being selected as the show’s MC for six consecutive times, a streak that began in 2022.
As excitement builds for the Gayo Daejeon, discussions are also buzzing around the upcoming SBS Entertainment Awards and SBS Drama Awards. The Gayo Daejeon music festival takes place on December 25, while the Entertainment Awards will air on December 30, followed by the Drama Awards on December 31.
For fans eager to watch the Gayo Daejeon live, the event will be broadcasted on SBS TV at 4:50 PM KST (1:20 PM IST) and streamed live via the SBSKPOP X INKIGAYO YouTube channel. However, access to the livestream will be limited to international viewers with an ‘SBSKPOP Live’ membership. In South Korea, fans can tune in directly to the SBS TV channel, while those in Japan can watch on Lemino and viewers in Russia and the CIS region can catch the show via ivi.
The star-studded lineup for the Christmas concert has been confirmed, with NCT’s Taeyong making his highly anticipated return to the stage after completing his mandatory military service. Unfortunately, SHINee’s Key has been removed from the lineup due to controversies that surfaced recently.
The complete lineup includes:
– NCT Taeyong
– 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
– NEXZ MEOVV
– izna
– KickFlip
– Hearts2Hearts
– KiiiKiii
– SKINZ
– HITGS
– ALLDAY PROJECT
– Baby DONT Cry
– AHOF
– CORTIS
– AxMxP
– IDID
In an exciting twist, several collaboration performances have been announced, showcasing a blend of top talents. TXT’s Yeonjun and KATSEYE will deliver a special duet, while BOYNEXTDOOR’s Woonhak will team up with ILLIT’s Wonhee for a co-ed stage performance. Additionally, THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo, TREASURE’s Haruto, and ALLDAY PROJECT’s Woochan will entertain the audience as the “rapper boyfriends.” Not to be missed, LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae, NMIXX’s Kyujin, and IVE’s Leeseo will come together for a special “maknae” collaboration.
The iconic event will also see members from TXT, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, and TWS unite for a unique performance. Rookie group NCT WISH, which gained attention for their earlier performances, is poised to engage the audience with a special three-part performance on Christmas Day.
With a vibrant lineup and dynamic performances, the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon is sure to deliver an unforgettable celebration of music and artistry, bringing joy and entertainment to fans around the world. The festive spirit of the holiday season is sure to shine brightly during this year’s event, setting a positive tone for the year ahead in K-pop.