Archive · 26 Dec 2025
Eight K-pop and K-drama events to air in final week of 2025
The final week of 2025 is packed with exciting K-pop and K-drama events.
After the SBS Gayo Daejeon on Christmas Day, there are at least eight more year-end shows and awards ceremonies to look forward to.
These include the SeoulCon APAN Star Awards, MBC Entertainment Awards, MBC Drama Awards, SBS Entertainment Awards, MBC Music Festival, NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, KBS Drama Awards, and SBS Drama Awards.
Each event features performances and honors from top artists and shows in the Korean entertainment industry.
From music festivals to drama awards, there's something for everyone to enjoy as the year comes to a close.
The 2025 SBS Gayo Daejeon concluded on Christmas Day, featuring K-pop artists like NCT’s Taeyong, NCT DREAM, Stray Kids, LE SSERAFIM, IVE, and ATEEZ.
At least eight more year-end K-pop and K-drama events are scheduled to air in the final week of 2025.
Notable events include the SeoulCon APAN Star Awards, MBC Entertainment Awards, MBC Drama Awards, SBS Entertainment Awards, MBC Music Festival, NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, KBS Drama Awards, and SBS Drama Awards.
Each event features performances and honors from top artists and shows in the Korean entertainment industry.
The events will take place in various locations in Seoul, South Korea, and Japan, with notable hosts and presenters.
- Who
- K-pop and K-drama artists, hosts, and presenters
- What
- Year-end music festivals and awards ceremonies
- When
- December 29-31, 2025
- Where
- Various locations in Seoul, South Korea, and Japan
- Why
- To celebrate and honor the achievements in K-pop and K-drama for the year 2025
- 2025 SeoulCon APAN Star Awards
- December 29, Dongdaemun Design Plaza Art Hall 1, Seoul
- MBC Entertainment Awards
- December 29, 'Wonderland' concept, hosted by Jun Hyun Moo and Jang Do Yeon
- 2025 MBC Drama Awards
- December 30, MBC Media Center Public Hall, Seoul, hosted by Kim Sung Joo and Lee Sun Bin
- 2025 SBS Entertainment Awards
- December 30, SBS Prism Tower, Seoul, hosted by Jun Hyun Moo, Chae Tae Hyun, and Lee Su Ji
- 2025 MBC Music Festival
- December 31, hosted by Hwang Min Hyun, Choi Minho, and Annie
- 76th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen
- December 31, features K-pop groups aespa, ILLIT, and Chanmina
- 2025 KBS Drama Awards
- December 31, KBS Hall, Yeouido, Seoul, hosted by Nam Ji Hyun, Moon Sang Min, and Jang Sung Kyu
- 2025 SBS Drama Awards
- December 31, SBS Prism Tower, Seoul, hosted by Shin Dong Hyup, Chae Won Bin, and Heon Nam Jun
