The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer festival is happening on July 26 and 27 at the Ilsan KINTEX Exhibition Center 1 in South Korea. This yearโs event features top K-pop acts, special collaborations, and returning hosts. Fans worldwide can watch the live broadcast online.
Event Details and Schedule
The festival starts with the Blue Carpet at 4 p.m. KST, followed by the main show at 7 p.m. KST on both days. The event will be streamed live on SBS Play, SBSโs official platform. Free standard-definition streaming is available, while a premium subscription (3,300 KRW/month) offers HD quality without ads.
The hosts for this year are NCTโs Doyoung, TXTโs Yeonjun, and IVEโs Ahn Yujin, who previously received praise for their chemistry in last yearโs event.
Full Lineup of Performing Artists
Day 1 (July 26) includes:
- NCT 127
- ITZY
- IVE
- NMIXX
- xikers
- NCT WISH
- MEOVV
- izna
- YouthSphere
- ALLDAY PROJECT
- AHOF
- Paul Kim
- Jannabi
Day 2 (July 27) features:
- NCT DREAM
- Mark (NCT)
- WOODZ
- (G)I-DLE
- TOMORROW X TOGETHER
- STAYC
- ENHYPEN
- ILLIT
- BABYMONSTER
- KickFlip
- Hearts2Hearts
- KiiiKiii
- CLOSE YOUR EYES
- Hitches
- Baby DONT Cry
- IDID
Special Collaborations and Performances
Fans can expect unique stages, including a special collaboration between MEOVVโs Gawon, IVEโs Liz, ITZYโs Yuna, and ALLDAY PROJECTโs Youngseo. These performances will bring fresh energy to the festival.
How to Watch Online
International fans can stream the event through SBS Playโs global service. Free standard-definition viewing is available, while HD streaming requires a paid subscription. Some ticketing platforms like Trazy, Klook, and Interpark Global also offer VIP packages for in-person attendance, including standing tickets, blue carpet access, and UNIPOP festival passes.
UNIPOP Festival Experience
A new addition this year is the UNIPOP stage, blending different music genres. This side event offers fans extra entertainment beyond the main performances.
Ticketing and Attendance
Tickets for international fans are available through travel agencies. Trazy offers packages with standing or seating options, including transportation cards. Only foreigners aged 15 and above can attend, and a passport or alien registration card is required for entry.
“The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer is set to be bigger than ever, with an amazing lineup and special stages that fans wonโt want to miss.” โ SBS Entertainment
For those unable to attend, the event will be available for replay on SBS Play and possibly other platforms like Viki and KOCOWA+ later.
Credits: Information gathered from SBS official announcements, Trazy, and entertainment news sources.