“MBC Gayo Daejejeon” Postponed, Switches To Pre-Recorded Broadcast Following Plane Crash Tragedy

The “MBC Gayo Daejejeon”, originally scheduled for a live broadcast on December 31, has been postponed following a tragic plane crash in South Korea. The event will no longer air live as planned but will instead be pre-recorded and reorganized to be broadcast at a later date.

This decision was made as a gesture of respect for the victims of the plane crash, which occurred on December 30 and resulted in significant loss of life. MBC expressed their condolences in a statement: “We deeply sympathize with the victims and their families. To honor the national sentiment during this time, we have decided to adjust the festival schedule.”

Global fans will still have access to the event through multiple platforms. In addition to the future broadcast on the MBC channel, international viewers can look forward to streaming options on the IDOLCHAMP App, Kpopmap web (muniverse.kpopmap.com), ensuring broad accessibility despite the format change.

The “MBC Gayo Daejejeon” is an annual highlight of Korea’s music calendar, featuring performances from top K-Pop artists and celebrating the achievements of the year. Although fans were initially anticipating a live broadcast, the postponement and format change have been widely understood as a necessary measure during this period of mourning.

Details about the revised broadcast schedule will be announced through MBC’s official channels. While the format may differ, the festival is expected to deliver the same excitement and vibrant performances when it airs.