On June 18, SBS officially announced that Doyoung of NCT, Yeonjun of TOMORROW X TOGETHER (TXT), and An Yujin of IVE will return as MCs for the ‘2025 NOL Festival: SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer.’ The network also unveiled the third lineup of performing artists, further heightening anticipation for the summer music festival.
This marks the third time the trio will be hosting together, having previously shared the stage as MCs during both the summer and year-end editions of ‘SBS Gayo Daejeon’ in 2024. A representative from SBS stated, “They will lead the show with their signature chemistry and stable hosting skills.”
The statement continued, “Doyoung, Yeonjun, and An Yu Jin received an enthusiastic response as MCs last year. Fans can once again look forward to their perfect synergy and warm rapport with global audiences this summer.”

The third lineup of performers includes WOODZ, ITZY, STAYC, Paul Kim, NCT WISH, Xikers, and KickFlip. Japanese idol group BE:FIRST has also confirmed their first-ever appearance on the ‘SBS Gayo Daejeon’ stage.
The two-day event will take place on July 26 and 27 at KINTEX Exhibition Hall 1 in Ilsan.
The July 26 lineup features: NCT 127, Doyoung, ITZY, BE:FIRST, IVE, NMIXX,xikers, NCT WISH, MEOVV, izna, Paul Kim, and Jannabi.
On July 27, the stage will be lit up by: NCT Dream, Mark, WOODZ, i-dle, TXT, STAYC, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, BABYMONSTER, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts, and KiiiKiii.
SBS has stated that additional artists will be revealed in the coming weeks, promising even more excitement for fans eagerly awaiting one of the year’s biggest K-pop celebrations.
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