The highly anticipated 2023 MBC Gayo Daejejeon, also known as the MBC Music Festival, is set to close out the year with a spectacular musical extravaganza.
As the year-end awards and music shows continue to captivate audiences, this event promises to be the ultimate celebration of music to bid farewell to 2023.
So, what is the MBC Gayo Daejejeon bringing this year?
The 2023 MBC Gayo Daejejeon music festival, themed “Dream Record,” is hosted by YoonA, Hwang Min-Hyun, and SHINee’s Min-ho. The event features (G)I-DLE, NCT DREAM, Stray Kids, SHINee, ATEEZ, ENHYPEN, NMIXX, ITZY, and more. The festival airs on December 31st at 8:30 pm KST. It offers a global live broadcast, while Viki and Soompi provide English subtitles for international viewers.
Everything to Know About the 2023 MBC Gayo Daejejeon
The annual MBC Gayo Daejejeon music festival is set to captivate audiences once again with its exciting lineup and special performances.
This year’s theme, “Dream Record,” promises a spectacular showcase of K-pop sensations and beloved trot singers, making it an unforgettable way to bid farewell to 2023.
As in previous years, Girls’ Generation’s YoonA will be hosting the event, this time joined by Hwang Min-hyun and SHINee’s Min-ho.
YoonA has been a familiar face at the festival since 2015, while Min-ho is making a return as an MC after five years.
The star-studded roster of artists scheduled to grace the stage includes popular acts such as (G)I-DLE, SHINee, ATEEZ, ONE TOP, DAY6, ENHYPEN, NMIXX, ITZY, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, Stray Kids, and many more.
With such a diverse and talented lineup, the 2023 MBC Music Festival promises to be a must-watch event for music enthusiasts.
In addition to the incredible lineup of artists, the festival will feature special performances that are sure to light up the stage.
SHINee‘s Min-ho will perform alongside his co-host, Hwang Min-hyun, adding an extra layer of excitement to the event.
Also, RIIZE’s Anton will share the stage with his father, renowned composer-singer-record producer Yoon Sang, marking their first performance together at MBC Gayo Daejejeon.
Furthermore, the festival will witness a special collaboration between 2AM and DAY6, marking DAY6’s first group reunion at a major event in four years.
The 2023 MBC Gayo Daejejeon is scheduled to air on December 31st at 8:30 pm KST. This year’s event is especially significant as it marks the return of a seated audience after five years.
South Korean network MBC will provide live coverage of the Red Carpet event and the main festival, ensuring fans don’t miss a moment of the action.
While in-venue seating tickets have already sold out, MBC has partnered with BIGC to offer a global live broadcast (excluding Korea and Japan) for online viewers.
Online-streaming tickets for the festival will be available for purchase until December 31st at 7:30 pm KST. Additionally, the festival will feature two Live Stream Encores on January 1, 2024, at 10 am and 3 pm KST, allowing fans to relive the excitement.
For international audiences, the 2023 MBC Gayo Daejejeon will be accessible through KOCOWA+ and Viki in select regions with subscriptions.
Viki is expected to provide English subtitles for the show, ensuring a broader audience can enjoy the performances. Soompi will also offer access to the festival on the same day, complete with subtitles.
With a star-studded lineup, special collaborations, and a return to a seated audience, the 2023 MBC Gayo Daejejeon promises to be a memorable and exhilarating way to ring in the new year through the power of music and performance.
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