We will introduce the activities of various Idols, focusing on the comeback of 'WANNABE' and IVE at the 2025 MBC Lunar New Year Special K-pop Festival.
MBC Gayo Daejeon 'WANNABE'
The cast of 'WANNABE' (Source: NATE News)
Set to air on January 29 and 30, 2025, MBC's "Wanna Be" will feature a spectacular lineup of artists representing the present and future of K-Pop.
- MC lineup: SNSD's YoonA, SHINee's Minho, TWS's Dohoon
- Performing Artists: aespa, ATEEZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, DAY6, ENHYPEN, ITZY, IVE, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, NCT WISH, NewJeans, PLAVE, RIIZE, Stray Kids, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, TWS, ZEROBASEONE, I-dle, Youngtak, Lee Chanwon, Taemin, and more
In line with the theme of 'Wannabe', this year's edition is expected to bring together K-Pop's role models and new generation artists to present a special stage that spans generations.
IVE's performance
: IVE (Ahn Yoojin, Autumn, Ray, Jang Won Young, Liz, Yi Seo) - Source Chosun Ilbo
At the 2025 MBC Gayo Daejeon, IVE delivered the following special performances:
- 'Accendio' orchestral version: The magnificent arrangement enhanced the song's charm.
- 'HEYA' reinterpretation: He added an occult element to the song, giving it a new appeal.
- Wearing a burgundy leather coat: Transformed into an agent concept to create an intense visual.
- Pair choreography and intense dance breaks: The unique choreography captured the audience's attention.
With these colorful stage compositions and performances, IVE successfully decorated the K-pop festival and impressed fans with their charismatic stage manners and solid live skills.
Rookie group performances
- Boy Next Door and ZEROBASEONE: Performed a special collaboration stage covering SNSD's "Mr. Mister," Black Pink's "Fireworks," and BoA's "No.1.
- NCT WISH: Covered "Kissing You" by Girls' Generation.
- TWS: Dohoon made his debut as MC, performing DAY6's "So That We Can Be One Page" alongside other rookie idols.
Popular groups performed
- AESPA: Performed songs from their albums "Armageddon" and "We Flash.
- New Jeans: Performed a set that included a song that was voted the best song of the year by the New York Times.
- I-dle: Soyeon covered G-Dragon's "Power.
- NCT: Various units including 127, DREAM, and WISH participated.
Special collaborations
- Lee Youngji and NCT's Mark: Performed "Fraktsiya" together, with additional surprise performances.
- ITZY's Yuna, AESPA's Karina, and NMIXX's Seulyoon: Members of the fourth generation of representative girl groups performed special collaborations.
Various genre stages
- Youngtak, Lee Chanwon: Captivated the entire generation with their trot stage.
- Jon Park: Performed a jazzy rendition of "Beauty and the Beast" with Kiss of Life's Belle.
The festival was a rich musical celebration of K-Pop's diverse generations and genres, with many idol groups delivering special performances to brighten up the 2025 Lunar New Year holidays.
IVE's comeback
With this performance, IVE made a spectacular comeback. Here's what IVE did in 2024.
- A world tour in 2024 to showcase his newfound growth
- Won three awards in 2024, cementing their position as the fourth generation's leading girl group
- Topping domestic and international music and music charts with a string of hits since their debut
Through these activities, IVE is expected to further solidify its position as a representative girl group of the fourth generation.