IVE’s An Yujin Appointed MC for the Sixth Time, Cementing Her Role at the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon

IVE’s An Yujin has been confirmed as an MC for the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon, held on December 25. This marks her sixth time hosting the annual year-end music festival since first taking on the role in 2022. Through consistent appearances over the years, An Yujin has established herself as a central and dependable presence on one of Korea’s most prominent year-end K-pop stages.

The SBS Gayo Daejeon has long been regarded as one of Korea’s three major year-end music festivals, bringing together many of the most active and influential K-pop acts of the year. Rather than serving as a simple presenter, the MC plays a crucial role in managing the program’s pacing, transitions, and overall atmosphere. Since her first appearance as host, An Yujin has steadily built a recognizable hosting style marked by clear delivery and calm on-site judgment.

The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon takes place at Inspire Arena in Incheon and features a multi-generational lineup including NCT DREAM, IVE, Stray Kids, ENHYPEN, LE SSERAFIM, aespa, BABYMONSTER, and ILLIT. With such a large and diverse roster, the stability of the MC is essential to ensuring a smooth broadcast. An Yujin’s return as host is widely seen as a strategic choice to maintain consistency in both tone and production quality.

Beyond her role as an MC, An Yujin has continued to broaden her range of activities in recent years. In addition to music performances, she remains active in variety programming and brand collaborations, demonstrating notable versatility. As the leader of IVE, she also serves as a key link between group activities and external engagements, giving her a unique dual presence at year-end music events.

In an industry defined by rapid competition and constant generational change, maintaining a long-term position as an MC at a major year-end event speaks to sustained trust from both producers and viewers. With the 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon now underway, An Yujin’s sixth hosting appearance adds another milestone to the event’s history, positioning her as a key reference point in understanding this year’s year-end K-pop landscape.