It was indeed a merry Christmas for K-pop fans as the industry’s top stars gathered at the Inspire Arena in Incheon for SBS Gayo Daejeon 2024 on December 25. Photos and videos from the star-studded event have surfaced on social media, leaving fans swooning over the stunning visuals. and energetic performances of their favorite idols. This year, the event was extra special as veterans such as BigBang’s G-Dragon and legendary girl group 2NE1 returned to the iconic stage. Meanwhile, 4th generation idols such as Stray Kids’ Hugh, aespa’s Karina, and IVE’s Eugene also planned surprises for fans.
In case you missed the live broadcast on SBS or just want to revisit the event, we’ve rounded up five highlights you can’t miss.
1. Hyunjin debuts with a sharp version
Stray Kids’ Hyunjin took the internet by storm when he debuted his blonde hairdo at SBS’s annual Christmas event. The K-pop idol, known for his long, voluminous shoulder-length hair with a veil, surprised fans by appearing on the red carpet with his bandmates. Fans have already dubbed him the internet’s new boyfriend, saying his trendy haircut will inspire a new trend next year. Several netizens also pointed out that his bright features make it easier to carry off any style with an easy charm. ICYMI, check out his new look below:
THIS HYUNGDIN LOOK IS FOR THE HISTORY BOOKS pic.twitter.com/LEJ3nRSDXl
— Winnie (@spearhyunnie) December 25, 2024
2. Too Hot to Handle: Karina from aespa and Eugene from IVE set the scene on fire
We knew something was brewing between aespa’s Karina and IVE’s Eugene, but nothing could have prepared us for their performance that broke the internet. The duo, dressed in stylish black outfits, performed a song by Valerie Broussard A killerbringing an insanely sizzling act to the stage that will now have the entire internet buzzing with disbelief.
Karina from aespa and Eugene from IVE melt the stage during their performance.pic.twitter.com/evrKIbmZzE
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) December 25, 2024
3. G-Dragon’s iconic comeback from BigBang
BigBang’s G-Dragon celebrated his comeback in a way that no one, not even his fans, could have imagined. The K-pop legend returned to the SBS event with an energetic performance on his 2013 single Curves from his second album A coup d’état. The rapper, who was embroiled in a drug controversy last year, also made a statement at the event wearing a “menace to society” shirt.
gdragon, who for the first time in years since the protests that took place in Sk, makes a crooked appearance in a “menace to society” shirt is ABSOLUTE CINEMA pic.twitter.com/4A2iYWsD7P
— ❤️🔥 (@seoulmogul) December 25, 2024
4, Happy Jump by NewJeans
In the midst of a high-profile legal battle with their agency, you’d assume the idols would keep a low profile, but NewJeans aren’t your average group, they’re a cool group. The five-piece group, which includes Honey, Haryn, Danielle, Minji and Hein, not only looked hilarious during their red carpet appearance, but also performed a medley of their hits, including Hype Boy, and ended their concert with their signature a sign of a lucky jump.
NewJeans that end with “Happy Jump”🌟 pic.twitter.com/vuSMftOyHh
— NEWJEANS NEWS🇰🇷 (@newjeansnews_) December 25, 2024
5, Minzy’s stunning split with 2NE1 on stage
Minzy said let me show you how it’s done and redefined her icon status when she quickly split during 2NE1’s performance. All fans want in 2025 is a 2NE1 comeback.
2NE1’s Minzy doing a split on stage.pic.twitter.com/pvwuyPtq5c
— About Music (@AboutMusicYT) December 25, 2024
Which performance impressed you at SBS Gayo Daejeon 2024? Let us know.
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