- IVE leader An Yu-jin will MC the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon for the sixth time.
- The event airs live from Inspire Arena, Yeongjongdo, Incheon on Dec. 25 at 4:50 p.m.
- An returns as both host and performer with IVE amid a year of strong achievements.
- Her hosting, variety work and songwriting solidify her role as a versatile K-pop all‑rounder.
H2: An Yu-jin returns as MC for SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025
IVE leader An Yu-jin will serve as MC for the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon, marking her sixth overall appearance as host, the broadcaster confirmed on Dec. 25. The year-end music festival is taking place at the Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, and will be broadcast live at 4:50 p.m.
An first took the Gayo Daejeon stage as MC in 2022 and has since led both summer and year-end editions. Her smooth on-stage delivery and steady leadership have earned praise from viewers and producers, securing her as a repeat choice for the high-profile broadcast.
H3: What An Yu-jin said about hosting again
Through her agency, An Yu-jin expressed gratitude to fans and viewers: “I am truly delighted to spend the year-end with viewers for the 4th year as the MC of ‘Gayo Daejeon.’ As welcoming Christmas on this stage every year is a great gift for me, I will prepare diligently so that this time becomes the best Christmas gift for the viewers as well.”
H4: On-stage and off-stage versatility
Beyond hosting, An Yu-jin has expanded her profile across music and variety. She contributed lyrics to IVE’s first full album and performed OSTs, demonstrating a broad musical range. On variety programs such as tvN’s Pung Pung Earth Amusement Room 3 and Netflix’s Crime Scene Zero, she showcased notable comedic timing — a skill recognized with industry awards.
In 2025 she won the Female Variety Idol category at the Brand Customer Loyalty Awards and secured three consecutive wins in the same category at the Brand of the Year Awards, underscoring her growing influence beyond music.
H4: IVE’s 2025 highlights and the Gayo Daejeon stage
IVE, An Yu-jin’s group, enjoyed a strong year with 20 music show wins and a successful second world tour. As leader, An Yu-jin is expected to help elevate IVE’s Gayo Daejeon performance, bringing both leadership and stage presence to the festival.
H3: What to watch for during the broadcast
Viewers can expect An Yu-jin to manage hosting duties while also appearing on stage with IVE. Her blend of professionalism, humor and musical talent makes her a central figure in the event’s flow — guiding performances, interacting with artists and shaping the festival’s atmosphere.
H5: Broadcast details
The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon is airing live from Inspire Arena, Yeongjongdo, Incheon, on Dec. 25 at 4:50 p.m. KST. An Yu-jin will appear both as MC and as a member of IVE.
Short, engaging and familiar to viewers, An Yu-jin’s continued role as host highlights her evolving status as a multi-faceted entertainer in K-pop — equally at home leading a live broadcast and performing with her group.
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