IVE’s Jang Won Young and Lee Jun Young to Host Music Bank Global Festival Japan 2025

The Music Bank Global Festival Japan 2025 has officially confirmed its MC lineup, and fans are already buzzing with excitement. KBS revealed that IVE’s Jang Won Young and Lee Jun Young will be hosting this year’s event, marking a major highlight for the upcoming year-end celebration of K-pop.

This festival will take place across two nights, December 13 and 14, at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo—making it the first-ever K-pop concert to be held at this iconic venue. Jang Won Young and Lee Jun Young will guide viewers through both nights of the festival, each featuring massive lineups packed with top-performing groups.

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Day 1 brings a powerful roster including:
ATEEZ, ITZY, TXT, ENHYPEN, NMIXX, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, ILLIT, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts, and IDID.

Day 2 continues the momentum with legendary and rising acts such as:
TVXQ’s Yunho, Stray Kids, NiziU, IVE, &TEAM, xikers, ZEROBASEONE, TWS, NCT WISH, NEXZ, izna, KiiiKiii, and CORTIS.

With this level of star power across both nights, fans can expect diverse stages showcasing everything from rookie energy to veteran charisma. Although the shows will be recorded on December 13 and 14, KBS will air the festival as a one-night special on December 30 at 8:30 p.m. KST on KBS2TV. This unified broadcast allows global viewers to enjoy the entire festival experience in a single showcase, combining the biggest performances of both nights. With historic venue significance, high-profile MCs, and one of the strongest lineups of the year, the Music Bank Global Festival Japan 2025 is set to become one of the most anticipated K-pop events of the season.

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