The ‘2025 MBC Music Festival’ will host a gathering of style icons from the music industry.
The ‘2025 MBC Music Festival,’ airing on December 31, will conclude the year with a generational fusion of artists, featuring everything from long-loved K-pop to today’s hottest hits.
The ‘Music Festival’ is renowned for its legendary stages featuring thrilling combinations. This year, anticipation is high following the announcement of its headline acts, which has ignited excitement.
First, TWS, widely loved for their ‘Overdrive Attitude Challenge,’ will showcase a more mature and sophisticated image.
Gen Z singer-songwriter Hanroro and Tomorrow X Together’s Taehyun are also preparing a vocal collaboration sure to captivate listeners.
Hearts2Hearts’ Ian, IZNA’s Bang Jimin, and ILLIT’s Wonhee, collectively known as ‘I.Bang.Won.’ among 5th-generation girl groups, will present a special stage demonstrating the essence of a center performer.
YB, celebrating their 30th debut anniversary, will also meet Stray Kids’ main vocalist Seungmin in a highly anticipated collaboration.
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the ‘Music Festival’ will also feature a medley stage where new idol groups reinterpret Y2K-era hits from 2005. Hearts2Hearts, ALLDAY PROJECT, KickFlip, KiiiKiii, CORTIS, and IDID will showcase their unique styles on this stage.
Additionally, IVE’s Liz will deliver an emotional performance for the 20th-anniversary ‘Music Festival,’ while ILLIT prepares a special stage with a unique partner.
Furthermore, 2007-born idols, who will become adults in 2026, will form a meaningful choir. Participants include ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin, TWS’ Kyungmin, NCT WISH’s Ryo and Sakuya, NEXZ’s Huey and Yuki, MEOVV’s Narin, IZNA’s Yoo Sarang, Choi Jungeun, KickFlip’s Donghyun, Hearts2Hearts’ Yoo Ha and Stella, and IDID’s Park Sunghyun.
Finally, all performers will unite for a grand finale choir stage, signaling an exciting start to 2026. Fans are already eagerly anticipating which song will kick off the stage.
Promising to captivate viewers with a diverse array of special stages, the ‘2025 MBC Music Festival’ is scheduled to air on Wednesday, December 31, at 8:50 PM.
