The 2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon is one of South Korea’s most anticipated year-end music events. As the year draws to close, fans can look forward to similar annual festivals as well, including SBS Gayo Daejeon and KBS Gayo Daechukje.
Traditionally held on New Year’s Eve, the Gayo Daejejeon brings together top idol groups, solo artists, and unique collaborations.
2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon Date and Broadcast Details
The 2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon is officially scheduled to broadcast live on December 31, 2025. As with past editions, the show is expected to run in the evening and extend into the night as it transitions into the new year.
Many previous editions aired live on MBC television and online platforms to make it accessible to fans outside South Korea. While specific start and end times for the 2025 broadcast have yet to be confirmed, fans can expect a prime-time evening slot based on tradition and past schedules.
Viewers outside Korea typically watch the show through official online streaming services or the broadcaster’s global digital channels. In previous years, clips and stages from the Gayo Daejejeon were made available on platforms like MBC’s official YouTube channel and the KakaoTV streaming service.
MCs for the 2025 Broadcast
For the 2025 edition, the hosting lineup includes a mix of experienced and fresh talents. Annie of ALLDAY PROJECT has been confirmed as one of the event’s MCs. This year marks her first time hosting a major live music show, and many fans are excited to see how she handles the role following her debut earlier in 2025.
Annie steps in as a successor to Girls’ Generation’s Yoona, who had hosted the show for a decade before stepping down.
Joining Annie on stage will be SHINee’s Minho, who has a long history as a Gayo Daejejeon MC. He has hosted multiple times in past editions. Hwang Minhyun is also expected to co-host with Annie and Minho.
2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon Lineup
The 2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon will feature an impressive roster of performers, including:
- aespa
- ALLDAY PROJECT
- ATEEZ
- BEATPELLA HOUSE
- BOYNEXTDOOR
- CORTIS
- HANRORO
- Hearts2Hearts
- IDID
- ILLIT
- ITZY
- IVE
- izna
- KickFlip
- KiiiKiii
- LE SSERAFIM
- LUCY
- MEOVV
- Minho
- NCT DREAM
- NCT WISH
- NEXZ
- NMIXX
- PLAVE
- RIIZE
- Stray Kids
- THE BOYZ
- TREASURE
- TWS
- TXT
- YEONJUN
- YB
- ZEROBASEONE
While specific song lists and set details are yet to be revealed by MBC, fans can expect show-stopping stages from many of the lineup’s standout artists. Groups like aespa, Stray Kids, ALLDAY PROJECT, and NMIXX have all delivered some of K-pop’s most iconic hits in 2025,
Plus, MBC Gayo Daejejeon includes cross-group stages, special collaborations, all-star group performances, and creative covers.
2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon Livestream and Viewing Options
For international fans who cannot watch the broadcast on Korean television, MBC has offered ways to stream the event online in the past.
Clips and performances typically appear on MBC’s official YouTube channel and related digital platforms shortly after broadcast or in real time. In some years, the event has also been streamed via apps like KakaoTV, which provides users with direct access to music festival content.
Official details on the exact streaming service for the 2025 show have not yet been fully released. Fans can subscribe to MBC’s global channels or follow the network’s official social media accounts for updates on livestream links, schedules, and exclusive backstage content.
