Thu Dec 25 06:50:00 UTC 2025: ## SBS Gayo Daejeon Set to Sparkle Tonight with New Hosting Trio and Special Performances

Seoul, South Korea – December 25, 2025 – The highly anticipated SBS Gayo Daejeon is set to ignite the Inspire Arena tonight, December 25th, at 4:50 PM KST (1:20 PM IST). This year’s Christmas music extravaganza will be led by a fresh hosting trio: IVE’s AN Yujin, a returning favorite, joined by NCT’s Jaemin and DAY6’s Young K. Yujin marks a record by being picked as the shows’ MC six times in a row, with the streak kicking off in 2022.

The lineup boasts a star-studded array of K-pop talent, including the return of NCT’s Taeyong after completing his military service. However, SHINee’s Key has withdrawn from the show following recent controversies.

Fans can expect a series of special collaborative performances. TXT’s Yeonjun will team up with KATSEYE for “Let Me Tell You,” while BOYNEXTDOOR’s Woonhak will share the stage with ILLIT’s Wonhee. THE BOYZ’s Sunwoo, TREASURE’s Haruto and ALLDAY PROJECT’s Woochan will be coming together to cast musical spells on fans. A “maknae” collaboration will feature LE SSERAFIM’s Eunchae, NMIXX’s Kyujin, and IVE’s Leeseo. And TXT’s Huening Kai, ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao, RIIZE’s Sohee, and TWS’ Shinyu will also join forces as a one-off team.

International viewers can catch the action via livestream on the SBSKPOP X INKIGAYO YouTube channel with an ‘SBSKPOP Live’ membership or via KOCOWA+. Japanese fans can tune into Lemino (OTT), while those in Russia and the CIS region can watch on ivi (OTT). South Korean audiences can watch live on SBS TV.

The SBS Entertainment Awards will air on December 30, and the SBS Drama Awards will be broadcast on December 31.

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