Where to watch 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards live online? Hosts, performers, lineup, and all you need to know

The 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards will go ahead on December 29, despite weeks of controversy. The yearly show, hosted by Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation, looks back at MBC’s variety programs from the past year. The red carpet will begin at 7:20 pm, with the ceremony starting at 8:50 pm at the MBC Sangam Open Hall, airing live nationwide on MBC TV.

Korean fans can watch the event via SKPB Live, while international viewers can stream it on the MBC Entertainment YouTube channel. The ceremony usually runs close to 140 minutes and is split into two broadcast parts. Meanwhile, familiar face Jeon Hyun-moo returns as host for the eighth year in a row. He will be joined by Jang Do-yeon, who previously shared hosting duties with him in 2020.

Earlier plans changed after Key stepped down from MC duties. On December 17, organizers confirmed his decision to pause activities would be respected. This followed online rumors linked to alleged illegal medical services. Soon after, SM Entertainment Key addressed the issue himself, choosing to withdraw from current programs. As a result, the ceremony moves forward tonight with two MCs and its original broadcast plan intact.

2025 MBC Entertainment Awards keep the nominees secret as viewer voting decides

MBC has not shared full nominee rosters for its biggest awards before tonight’s show. Top honors like Daesang and Entertainer of the Year remain are still under wraps. Instead, several categories will unfold live during the broadcast. Reports also confirm that some results will rely on real-time text voting. As a result, viewer-driven awards are drawing strong attention.

These include Viewer’s Choice for Best Variety Show and Best Couple. Nominees for Best Variety Show will appear only during the live airing. Winners will then be selected through audience messages. Meanwhile, the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards has already opened voting for Best Couple. On December 17, the ceremony launched online polls for the category. The award celebrates variety partners with standout chemistry this year.

Best Couple nominees at the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards

• Jeon Hyun-moo and Ku Sung-hwan - Home Alone
• Joo Woo-jae and HaHa - How Do You Play?
• Kim Yeon-koung and Inkushi - The Wonder Coach
• Tzuyang and Oh Soo-bin - The Manager
• Kian84, Dex, Pani Bottle, and Lee Si-eon - Adventure By Accident 4
• Boom and Yang Se-hyung - Half-Star Hotel in Lost Island

Performers of the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards revealed

The performers' lineup of the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards reflects the officially confirmed performers announced before the live broadcast. However, unexpected stages or joint performances sometimes appear during the show. These are usually kept secret until airtime. For this year, MBC has chosen a Wonderland concept. The performers include:

• Beatbox duo WING and Hiss
• Dancers Leejung Lee and Babyzoo
• Cast members from the Korean production of Mamma Mia! include Choi Jung-won, Hong Ji-min, and Kim Kyung-sun.
• Idol group TWS

MBC’s variety team faced a sudden disruption while preparing for a festive year-end broadcast. A string of controversies involving familiar faces changed everything. Lee Yi-kyung and Park Na-rae’s sudden exits due to personal and controversy-related issues have caused major disturbances across MBC shows.

Edited by Shreya Jha