The 2025 KBS歌謡祭 showcased 25 artists, highlighting K-POP's global influence with memorable performances, especially by LOVELYZ.
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The '2025 KBS Song Festival GLOBAL FESTIVAL' (hereafter, 'KBS Song Festival') has drawn a splendid curtain, igniting the hearts of music fans at the end of the year. Held yesterday (19th) in Korea, the 'KBS Song Festival' featured MCs Chang Doyoung, ILLIT's Minju, and Moon Sangmin, with a total of 25 teams of artists from various genres and generations performing on stage. This year’s theme was 'K-POP as the key to global culture,' showcasing global artists who have elevated K-POP's status worldwide, K-bands conveying energy with lively band sounds, and K-trot singers stimulating emotions, delivering joy through diverse performances. Notably, the cover stage of K-POP classics by popular girl groups caught attention. fromis_9 reinterpreted AOA's 'Short Skirt' in their unique style, exuding different charms. KISS OF LIFE reaffirmed their prowess with a performance of miss A's 'Bad Girl Good Girl.' Above all, the highlight of the day was the complete return of LOVELYZ. LOVELYZ evoked memories with their beloved hit 'Ah-Choo,' heating up the audience, and followed with a powerful rendition of 'Twinkle,' completing a rich stage. After the performance, the members shared their thoughts on celebrating their 11th anniversary since debut. They expressed gratitude to fans for their continued love over time, saying, 'Thanks to all the Lovelinus who supported us nationwide, we could come this far.' Mijoo expressed her excitement, saying, 'Thanks to those who waited until the end, we could stand on such a big stage again,' and humorously shouted, 'KBS Song Festival is the best!' Kei remarked, 'It was more meaningful as it was our first time back on stage in a while,' while Jeong Yein expressed her heartfelt feelings, saying, 'The audience's reaction was really good. We will continue to have stages that resonate through music.' LOVELYZ celebrated their 10th anniversary last year and reunited as a complete group for the first time in about four years. They released digital singles 'November' and 'Dear,' expressing gratitude to fans. Additionally, they toured four Asian cities, including Seoul, Macau, Taipei, and Tokyo, through their 10th-anniversary concert, proving their enduring popularity. Notably, the Seoul performance sold out immediately upon ticket release, showcasing their unchanged ticket power. The 'KBS Song Festival,' adorned by LOVELYZ and 25 teams of artists, became a festive occasion illuminating the present and future of K-POP.
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