The festival will be held in Tokyo as the first K-pop concert for over 60,000 attendees.
The event will be broadcast on KBS2 on December 30.
[TVDaily Kim Jin-seok] The MCs for the '2025 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan' have been confirmed as Lee Jun-young and Jang Wonyoung, heightening expectations among fans. Scheduled to take place on December 13 and 14 at the Tokyo National Stadium, this festival marks the first K-pop concert at this venue, expected to attract an audience of over 60,000.
On the first day, popular acts like ATEEZ, ITZY, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER are set to perform, while the second day will feature artists like Yunho, Stray Kids, and more. Lee Jun-young and Jang Wonyoung, both active in acting and singing, will showcase their talents as hosts for this major event.
This will be Lee Jun-young's first venture as an MC for the 'Music Bank Global Festival,' and Jang Wonyoung returns after successfully hosting several KBS music programs over the past three years. The combination of their stunning visuals and impressive hosting capabilities promises a memorable experience for fans.
The '2025 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan' stands as a crucial opportunity to further expand the international appeal of K-pop. With their established hosting abilities, Lee Jun-young and Jang Wonyoung are poised to enhance communication with fans from diverse backgrounds, significantly raising the event's quality. This MC duo is expected to have a notable impact on the overall experience of the festival.
Given the anticipated audience of over 60,000, this event will reaffirm KBS’s authority in leading K-pop festivals. The phenomenon of K-pop is especially evident in Japan, suggesting that this festival will once again draw global attention to South Korean pop culture.
As both are trendsetters in their respective idol groups, their pairing may evolve into new cultural icons beyond just serving as hosts. Their contributions are likely to attract ongoing interest from K-pop fans worldwide, possibly influencing the formation of new fan communities.
This article is KOSTAR’s reinterpretation of a story originally reported by TVDaily.
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