The artist lineup for the 2025 KBS Song Festival has been confirmed, setting the stage for a major year-end music event. The festival will feature a massive roster of 25 artists, including popular K-Pop groups like NCT DREAM, aespa, and LE SSERAFIM, as well as beloved bands, ballad singers, and trot stars. This year’s event is designed to be a music celebration for fans of all ages and tastes.
The festival will be hosted by a dynamic trio: comedian Jang Do Yeon, actor Moon Sang Min, and Minju of the group ILLIT. The 2025 KBS Song Festival will be broadcast live on December 19 at 7:15 PM KST from the Songdo ConvensiA in Incheon.
A Lineup Spanning K-Pop, Bands, and Trot
This year’s KBS Song Festival showcases a wide spectrum of Korean music. The goal is to present a diverse show that appeals to both global K-Pop fans and a wide domestic audience. The lineup includes well-known names from various genres, creating a unified year-end celebration.
The full list of confirmed artists includes CNBLUE, 10CM, Roy Kim, Park Seo Jin, JANNABI, Lovelyz, Dayoung, NCT DREAM, Mark, Haechan, THE BOYZ, fromis_9, Lee Chan Won, P1Harmony, STAYC, aespa, LE SSERAFIM, tripleS, KISS OF LIFE, n.SSign, EVNNE, CLOSE YOUR EYES, HITGS, Baby DONT Cry, and AHOF.
K-Pop Powerhouses on One Stage
The festival is a major event for K-Pop enthusiasts, gathering some of the industry’s most prominent groups. Fans can look forward to performances from top acts such as NCT DREAM, aespa, and LE SSERAFIM. These groups are known for their high-energy choreography and strong stage presence.
The K-Pop roster is further strengthened by performances from THE BOYZ, STAYC, fromis_9, and P1Harmony. The lineup also includes rising stars like KISS OF LIFE, tripleS, EVNNE, and n.SSign, offering a glimpse of the genre’s future. Special appearances from Mark and Haechan of NCT, along with WJSN’s Dayoung and a special stage from the veteran group Lovelyz, add even more depth to the performance list.
Celebrating Band Music, Ballads, and Trot
True to its promise of diversity, the festival moves beyond pop to highlight other popular genres in Korea. The live band segment will feature the iconic rock group CNBLUE and the beloved indie band JANNABI. For fans of emotional ballads, soloists Roy Kim and 10CM will perform.
The festival also embraces the vibrant world of trot music, with performances from superstars Lee Chan Won and Park Seo Jin. These acts ensure the festival’s appeal spans multiple generations of music lovers.
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A Global Festival for Everyone
By combining such a wide range of musical styles, the 2025 KBS Song Festival aims to be more than just a K-Pop show. It is positioned as a comprehensive global festival that unites audiences through the universal language of music. The event will be broadcast live on KBS 2TV, allowing fans from around the world to tune in and enjoy the festivities.
The combination of versatile hosts, a mixed-genre lineup, and live broadcasting sets the stage for a memorable night of entertainment to close out the year.
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