'2024 MBC Gayo Daejeon WANNABE' Parts 1 and 2 Conclude, Delivering a Generation-Transcending K-POP Festival

The '2024 MBC Gayo Daejeon WANNABE' episodes broadcast on the 29th and 30th featured K-POP artists ranging from newcomers to all-time legends under the theme of "Wannabe," creating dream stages that transcended generations and genres. Part 1 was hosted by Im Yuna for the final time, as she has hosted it for 10 years, with SHINee’s Minho and TWS’s Dohoon serving as co-hosts. Im Yuna delivered a meaningful farewell message, saying, "I have been extremely happy over these past 10 years to share the last day of the year and the first moments of the new year at the 'Gayo Daejeon' with all of you." Special performances across various genres took place during Part 1’s stages. TWS’s Dohoon, BOYNEXTDOOR’s Taesan, and ZEROBASEONE’s Zhang Hao kicked off the show with DAY6’s "Han Pagega Neoseuge." NCT WISH performed Girls' Generation’s "Kissing You," while (G)I-DLE’s Soyeon showcased G-DRAGON’s "POWER." BOYNEXTDOOR and ZEROBASEONE delivered a special collaboration using iconic songs from Girls' Generation and BLACKPINK. On the special stage, ITZY’s Yuna, aespa’s Karina, and NMIXX’s Sooyeon gained attention with their performance of "pocket locket," while comedian Lee Eun-ji, OH MY GIRL’s Mimi and Youngji, and IVE’s Yujin unleashed explosive energy with 2NE1’s "Fire" and "Negae Jeil Jalnaga." Part 2 began with RIIZE’s cover of "Growl." STAYC’s Yoon and Jae, IVE’s Lay and Rina performed "Rock U," while ITZY’s Yeji, aespa’s Giselle, and KISS OF LIFE’s Julie brought "Toxic" to the stage. ENHYPEN’s Ni-ki and Taemin, who cite SHINee as their role models, delivered a deeply moving performance of "Guilty." Additionally, NCT’s Doyeong and aespa’s Winter performed a special version of Jaurim’s "Sumeul Daseot, Sumeul Hana," followed by stages from numerous 4th and 5th generation artists such as Stray Kids, ATEEZ, and TOMORROW X TOGETHER. The finale was presented by NCT DREAM and NCT 127, ending the event with a powerful impact. TWS’s Dohoon shared his feelings, saying, "This was a dream stage I had always wanted to perform on, and it was a great honor to be able to do so alongside senior Minho and Yuna."