2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon ‘MEOT’ Lineup Revealed: aespa, IVE, Stray Kids, NCT DREAM Set for Dec. 31 Live Broadcast

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MBC has unveiled the lineup and key broadcast details for the 20th anniversary edition of the year-end special, “2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon ‘MEOT’,” setting the stage for a genre-spanning finale on Dec. 31.

Source: Instagram @withmbc (official promotional material)

According to the announced details, the show will air live on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at 8:50 PM KST. Framed around the theme “MEOT” (style, presence, and attitude), the event brings together top-tier acts across generations—balancing mainstream idol stages with performance-driven musicians to broaden its year-end appeal.

On the hosting front, SHINee’s Minho returns once again, anchoring the show with continuity and a polished on-stage presence. Hwang Minhyun’s quick return to year-end programming after completing military service adds a timely storyline, while ALLDAY PROJECT’s Annie taking on her first major year-end MC role signals a deliberate push toward fresh visibility and a broader audience mix.

Live broadcast: Dec. 31 (Wed) at 8:50 PM KST
Theme: “MEOT” — style, presence, performance-first focus
Lineup profile: top idol acts + emerging names + performance-driven artists
MCs: Minho returns; Hwang Minhyun draws comeback attention; Annie debuts as a year-end MC

## 【KStarLoud Insight】 In today’s K-pop landscape, year-end specials are no longer judged by who appears, but by who can translate an entire year’s momentum into a single, memorable performance narrative. By centering “MEOT,” MBC effectively shifts the benchmark back to stagecraft—presence, arrangement quality, and the ability to deliver a performance that travels well beyond the live broadcast. For established headliners, this is a high-leverage moment to convert sustained search demand into rewatchable, shareable clips. For emerging acts, the year-end stage functions as a mass-visibility gateway: one standout collaboration, a sharply executed live segment, or a distinctive concept can trigger discovery and accelerate audience adoption. The 20th anniversary framing therefore reads less like nostalgia and more like a real-time snapshot of who is firmly positioned at the center of the mainstream—and who is being introduced as the next wave.