Stray Kids, ATEEZ, TXT, ΕΝΗΥΡΕΝ, LE SSERAFIM, ΙVΕ, CORTIS and more: 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 lineup & all you need to know

The much-anticipated 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon December has officially unveiled its second artist lineup on November 10, 2025. The annual year-end music festival will be held on December 25, 2025, at the Incheon Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, South Korea.

This latest announcement adds 12 more artists and groups to the already star-studded lineup, further heightening excitement among global K-pop fans. The newly confirmed acts include

1. NCT DREAM
2. THE BOYZ
3. Stray Kids
4. ATEEZ
5. ITZY
6. TOMORROW X TOGETHER
7. TREASURE
8. ENHYPEN
9. IVE
10. NMIXX
11. LE SSERAFIM
12. &TEAM
13. BOYNEXTDOOR
14. ZEROBASEONE
15. RIIZE
16. NCT WISH
17. ILLIT
18. BABYMONSTER
19. Hearts2Hearts
20. KiKI
21. ALLDAY PROJECT
22. CORTIS
23. TWS

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2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon December unveils expanded lineup, theme, and ticket details for year-end festival

The addition on November 10, follows the initial announcement made in October. The initial lineup has featured Stray Kids, TXT, ENHYPEN, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, BOYNEXTDOOR, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, NCT WISH, BABYMONSTER, and ALLDAY PROJECT.

Together, both lineups present a diverse range of established groups and emerging talents. The lineup promises a blend of experience and new energy at the Christmas Day event.

2025’s SBS Gayo Daejeon December will be held under the theme “Golden Loop,”. It is celebrating the brilliance and evolution of K-pop in 2025. As one of South Korea’s representative year-end music festivals, the event will once again feature solo and special stages by artists who have made a global impact throughout the year.

The combination of seasoned performers and rising stars is expected to create an unforgettable night of music and celebration. International and non-attending fans will be able to enjoy the event through SBS’s live broadcast, which will stream the entire show in real time.

Tickets for the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon December are available through Interpark Global. Members of the platform are eligible for exclusive discounts of KRW 30,000 on ticket packages. Attendees can choose between two main options available the Shuttle Package and the Hotel Package, each designed for different fan experiences.

The Shuttle Package provides concert seating and transportation for KRW 399,000 per person. The Hotel Package offers standing tickets, red carpet access, two nights of hotel accommodation, and shuttle service. Prices of this package vary depending on hotel selection, ranging from around KRW 1.16 million to KRW 1.34 million per person.

Since its launch in 1997, SBS Gayo Daejeon has transformed from a traditional year-end music broadcast into one of South Korea’s premier music festivals. Originally associated with the Christmas season, the event has long been recognized for its grand stages, unique collaborations, and appearances by the biggest names in K-pop.

Over time, it has evolved into a large-scale celebration of K-pop, drawing participation from top artists and rookies alike. In 2024, SBS has expanded the event by introducing a summer edition. It turns the Gayo Daejeon into a biannual festival that celebrates K-pop throughout the year.

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Further announcements regarding additional performers, special stages, and the hosting lineup for the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon December are expected to be released in the coming weeks.

Edited by Adrija Chakraborty