The lineup for the 2025 MBC歌謡大祭典 has been announced, featuring top artists and set to air live on December 31 in Korea.
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The lineup for the '2025 MBC Music Festival' has been released. The '2025 MBC Music Festival', which will be broadcast in Korea on December 31, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year and is expected to feature a larger scale and fresh composition, with top-class artists that are recognizable by name, attracting attention. The lineup for the '2025 MBC Music Festival' includes aespa, ALLDAY PROJECT, ATEEZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, CORTIS, Hearts2Hearts, IDID, ILLIT, ITZY, IVE, izna, KickFlip, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, LUCY, MEOVV, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, NEXZ, NMIXX, PLAVE, RIIZE, Stray Kids, THE BOYZ, TREASURE, TWS, YB, ZEROBASEONE, SHINee's Minho, BEATPELLA HOUSE, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Yeonjun, HANRORO, and other artists who have shone this year. There is growing anticipation for the performances by artists with unique musical worlds and strong identities on the last day of 2025. The '2025 MBC Music Festival' is expected to captivate viewers with top-class artists from beloved K-POP groups to musicians from diverse genres, fitting this year's subtitle 'Mott (Taste)'. Additionally, attention is drawn to the three hosts: Minho, who will serve as MC for the third consecutive year, Fan Min-hyun, who will return immediately after his discharge, and Annie from ALLDAY PROJECT, who will challenge hosting for the first time since debut. The '2025 MBC Music Festival' will be broadcast live in Korea at 8:50 PM on December 31. - ALLDAY PROJECT's Annie appointed as new MC for the '2025 MBC Music Festival', succeeding Girls' Generation's YoonA! Selected alongside Fan Min-hyun - SHINee's Minho continues as MC for the 'MBC Music Festival' for the third consecutive year, with posters and preview videos released.
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