YoonA, who had symbolized MBC’s Gayo Daejejeon for a decade, is stepping aside, and the vacancy will be filled by a warm, intergenerational dynamic among the show’s hosts. Shinsegae Group’s Ani, along with SHINee’s MinHo and Hwang Min-hyun of All Day Project, have been confirmed as MCs for the December 31, 2025 live broadcast of the program. MinHo will host for the fourth time in total, tying the record for most MC appearances by a male group member. Ani is set to carry on the festival’s legacy as the new female MC, succeeding YoonA on a high-profile solo hosting project. After completing his military service, MinHyun will return to the stage as MC for the second time since 2023, while Ani—who rose to prominence as a Shinsegae Group third-generation star and enjoyed chart-topping debuts with Famous and Wicked—will captivate audiences as the newcomer on year-end’s premier music festival. Industry observers note that Ani’s selection is a bold departure, given the longstanding tradition led by YoonA. As the industry watches, MinHo and MinHyun are expected to support and harmonize with the rookie host. With all three poised to shape the year-end show, the 2025 MBC Gayo Daejejeon will air live on December 31.