The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer has officially kicked off the excitement with its first star-studded lineup! The highly anticipated event promises performances from i-dle, NCT DREAM, TXT, and more!
SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer 2025 First Lineup Officially Announced
On May 19, SBS revealed the first batch of artists set to perform at this year’s Gayo Daejeon Summer, and the names are already creating major buzz. The initial lineup includes NCT DREAM, I-DLE, TXT, ENHYPEN, IVE, NMIXX, ILLIT, and Jannabi—a mix of top-tier K-pop groups and beloved bands that promise to deliver electrifying performances.
This year’s festival will also be held across two days, July 26 and 27, at KINTEX 1 in Goyang, marking a return to a larger-scale in-person celebration of music and summer energy. With more artists yet to be announced, fans are already eagerly anticipating what’s shaping up to be one of the hottest events of the season.
In related news, (G)I-DLE is also drawing attention for their recent contract renewal with CUBE Entertainment. On May 17, JTBC’s “Knowing Brothers” aired a preview of an upcoming episode featuring all five (G)I-DLE members as guests. The teaser showed the cast congratulating them on renewing their contracts together as a group—a major milestone after years of success.
The preview also hinted at some revealing and emotional moments. Yuqi candidly shared, “I received a lot of offers from other companies. To be honest, there were moments when I wavered.” Meanwhile, Shuhua admitted that she consulted with a lawyer independently during the process, drawing laughter when she cheekily confirmed, “Yes, I really was [preparing to leave],” in response to a joke from Lee Soo Geun.
As anticipation builds for both the SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer and (G)I-DLE’s group appearance on “Knowing Brothers,” it’s also clear that the K-pop summer season is about to heat up in a big way. Stay tuned for more lineup announcements!
