K-Pop Stars Light Up the Holidays with Special Performances and Shows
As the holiday season approaches, K-Pop stars are gearing up to bring festive cheer to households across the globe with a lineup of special performances and shows. MBC's new music variety show 'Good Day', featuring G-Dragon and producer Kim Tae-ho, is set to premiere with a preview on the 26th at 11:50 PM. The show, which will officially air next month, follows G-Dragon as he collaborates with various artists to create the year's hit songs. With a star-studded guest lineup including SEVENTEEN's BSS, aespa, DAY6, and actors like Kim Soo-hyun and Jung Hae-in, the show is already generating buzz.
JTBC's 'Knowing Bros' will also join the holiday festivities with a special Lunar New Year episode on the 25th at 8:50 PM. The episode promises unique family chemistry with appearances by singer Park Nam-jung and his daughter STAYC's Sieun, among other star families, offering a blend of talent and familial bonds.
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, SM Entertainment will air a two-part special on SBS, 'K-POP The Beginning: SMTOWN 30', on the 28th and the 1st of next month. The special will look back at SM's journey, featuring legendary groups like H.O.T, S.E.S, and Super Junior, alongside unseen footage from the 'SMTOWN LIVE 2025' concert.
MBC's 'Music Festival', recorded at the end of last year, will broadcast on the 29th and 30th, showcasing performances by aespa, ATEEZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, IVE, NCT, NewJeans, and Stray Kids, among others. The festival also marks the last appearance of Girls' Generation's Yoona as MC after a decade.
KBS will present a trot show on the Lunar New Year's Day, featuring a grand choir and dance troupe, promising a spectacle of traditional Korean music. Meanwhile, MBN's 'Total Show' offers a unique concept where participants, whose ages sum up to 100, perform on a once-in-a-lifetime stage.
Lastly, Jung Dong-won's 'Special Christmas Concert' will air on ENA on the 29th, sharing highlights from his sold-out year-end concerts and a glimpse into his growth as an artist, ensuring fans a heartwarming holiday treat.