Annie from ALLDAY PROJECT is the new MC for the 2025 MBC Song Festival, replacing Yuna, alongside Minho and fan Minhyun.
October/21/2025 12:28
Annie from ALLDAY PROJECT has been appointed as the new MC following Girls' Generation's Yuna. The agency THE BLACK LABEL revealed on the 21st to Newsen that Annie has been selected as the new MC for the '2025 MBC Song Festival.' Following Yuna's graduation after serving as MC for about 10 years since the end of last year’s broadcast, Annie will be co-hosting with Minho from SHINee, who has served as MC for three consecutive years. Additionally, fan Minhyun (from NU'EST) has also been appointed as MC following his release from enlistment. He has previously hosted the same award ceremony and received praise for his smooth hosting. Expectations are high for his new performance at this year’s award ceremony. This year's 'MBC Song Festival' will be hosted by Minho, Annie, and fan Minhyun, and is scheduled to be broadcast in Korea on December 31.
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