SBS Gayo Daejeon Turns 30: Two Christmas Days, MCs Still Awaited

Sometimes two dates are enough to set a fandom’s memories in motion.

SBS announced on October 1 that its anniversary event would be held on Thursday and Friday, December 24 and 25, at KINTEX in Ilsan—the show's first two-day Christmas Eve and Christmas Day edition. The October 20 poster used a diamond to symbolize a journey begun in 1996, followed by an SBSKPOP teaser on October 22.

Interest comes from the memories as much as the scale. The diamond poster marks the anniversary, while the teaser revisits past performances. Fans naming preferred MCs in replies shows that hosts are part of how people remember year-end shows.

Some public replies to the October 1 schedule post wished for An Yu-jin to return as MC. Those are individual fan hopes, not confirmation of a host, artist lineup or stage programme.

SBS has outlined plans to connect veteran K-pop performers with current stars in special stages. The specific collaborative artists and songs still require later official announcements. A programme concept is not a confirmed running order.

SBS confirms a history beginning in 1996, its 30th anniversary in 2026, the first two-day Christmas edition at KINTEX on December 24–25, a diamond-themed poster on October 20 and a teaser on the 22nd. As of October 23, these announcements do not establish specific MCs, a final artist lineup or ticket conditions.

Next to check are the first and subsequent artist announcements, hosts, attendance guidance and the timetable for both days. Suggested MC names in social replies remain wishes until officially confirmed.