On December 25, the highly anticipated year-end music festival, SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025, officially kicked off at the INSPIRE Arena in Incheon. The star-studded event turned into a visual flower garden as the biggest names in K-pop gathered for the ultimate Christmas celebration.
The lineup featured a powerhouse of talent including IVE, aespa, NCT, TXT, Stray Kids, RIIZE, ENHYPEN, ITZY, NMIXX, and the mega-rookie group CORTIS, leaving fans worldwide in a state of excitement.
Jang Wonyoung’s Angelic Presence vs. Winter’s Mysterious Concealment
Taking center stage was IVE’s Jang Wonyoung, who embodied the spirit of the season as a Christmas Angel. Her sweet visuals and doll-like proportions once again solidified her status as a top-tier K-pop icon. Alongside her, teammate Ahn Yujin dazzled in a voluminous white gown, perfectly executing her role as the evening’s MC.
However, the atmosphere turned curious when aespa’s Winter stepped onto the carpet. Following recent dating rumors involving BTS’s Jungkook, netizens were quick to notice Winter’s efforts to conceal her arm. Speculation has been rife regarding a couple tattoo featuring three dogs, and her choice of styling was widely interpreted as an attempt to hide the mark from the prying eyes of the media.
The red carpet also served as a stage for the next generation of K-pop. CORTIS, HYBE Labels’ newest sensation, made a bold appearance with their signature street-boy style. Member James captured hearts with his American high school heartthrob charm, while 16-year-old Keonho was hailed by the Korean press as the New Cha Eun Woo for his radiant, perfect features.
MEOVV: The group produced by Teddy, featuring Ella Gross, who stood out with her stunning biracial visuals.
The conglomerate heiress turned idol ALLDAY PROJECT exuded an aura of old money luxury that dominated the carpet.
The event wasn’t just for the new generation. DBSK’s Yunho proved his timelessness, looking as handsome as ever in his late 30s. Additionally, NCT’s Taeyong made a high-profile return to the stage immediately following his military discharge, showing he hasn’t lost an ounce of his charisma.
While the night was a celebration of beauty, some fans expressed concern for ITZY’s Yuna, noting her extremely thin physique despite her undeniable visual power.
As the red carpet concluded, the focus shifted inside the INSPIRE Arena for a night of legendary performances. SBS Gayo Daejeon 2025 has once again proven to be the most talked-about event of the holiday season.
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