SBS has confirmed that NCT’s Doyoung, IVE’s An Yu Jin, and TXT’s Yeonjun will host the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer festival. The event takes place on July 26-27 at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1 in Ilsan. This marks their third time hosting together after successful collaborations in 2024.
The festivalโs third lineup includes WOODZ, ITZY, STAYC, Paul Kim, NCT WISH, Xikers, KickFlip, and Japanese group BE:FIRST, making their first appearance. The full artist schedule has also been revealed, with top K-pop acts performing across two days.
Fans are excited about the trioโs return. An SBS representative said:
โDoyoung, Yeonjun, and An Yu Jin received an enthusiastic response as MCs last year. Fans can once again look forward to their perfect synergy and warm rapport with global audiences this summer.โ

Event Details and Performers
Day 1 (July 26) will feature NCT 127, Doyoung, ITZY, BE:FIRST, IVE, NMIXX, Xikers, NCT WISH, MEOVV, izna, Paul Kim, and Jannabi. Day 2 (July 27) includes NCT Dream, Mark, WOODZ, (G)I-DLE, TXT, STAYC, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, BABYMONSTER, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts, and KiiiKiii.
More artists will be announced in the coming weeks. Last yearโs event was streamed in 160+ countries, and this yearโs show is expected to be even bigger.
Fan Reactions
Fans are thrilled about the MC lineup and new performers. Comments online include:
โDoyoung, Yeonjun, and Yujin have the best chemistry! Canโt wait to see them host again.โ
โBE:FIRST at Gayo Daejeon? This is going to be legendary!โ
โThe lineup keeps getting better. SBS never disappoints.โ
The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer promises high-energy performances and special stages. Tickets and broadcast details will be announced soon.
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Credits: News compiled from official SBS announcements and fan updates.