G-DRAGON, 2NE1, and BabyMonster dominate SBS Gayo Daejeon 2024: Red carpet moments, performance highlights, setlists, & more

The 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon took place on December 25, 2024, at the Inspire Arena in Incheon, South Korea. The event celebrated the best of K-pop with stellar performances and star-studded appearances. Hosted by NCT’s Doyoung, TXT’s Yeonjun, and IVE’s Yunjin, the event brought together some of the biggest names in K-pop.

The 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon red carpet was a spectacular showcase of K-pop fashion, with idols stepping out in dazzling outfits that captivated the cameras. Fans were treated to unforgettable looks from top groups, with NCT, TXT, IVE, and aespa among those making stunning appearances.

Special attention was drawn to Stray Kids' Hyunjin, whose bold buzzcut and piercings turned heads. Meanwhile, 2NE1 and G-Dragon, who did not attend the red carpet, sparked speculation among fans.

However, the SBS Gayo evening’s real highlights began when the performances took center stage. G-Dragon, 2NE1, and BabyMonster were among the standout acts, delivering jaw-dropping stages that captivated fans.

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Lineup and Performances: Setlists for the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon

From powerful Christmas remixes to legendary reunions, each act of the 2024 SBS Gayo brought something special to the stage. Here is a complete roster of performances at the 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon:

Legendary Returns

1. 2NE1 – Come Back Home + Fire +I Don't Care + UGLY+ I Am the Best
2. G-Dragon – POWER + SOBER+ Crooked

Rookie & Rising Stars

1. BABYMONSTER – DRIP
2. RIIZE – Love 119

Mainstream & Holiday- Special Remix Performances

1. Lee Young-ji – All I Want for Christmas Is You + Not Sorry
2. izna – IZNA (Christmas Ver.)
3. NEXZ – NALLINA (Christmas Ver.)
4. WayV – FREQUENCY
5. NMIXX – DASH + See That? (Christmas Remix Ver.)
6. BOYNEXTDOOR – It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas + Nice Guy (Carol Ver.)
7. ENHYPEN – XO (Only If You Say Yes) (Carol Ver.) + Brought The Heat Back
8. ITZY – Imaginary Friend + Mr. Vampire (Horror Christmas Ver.)
9. ATEEZ – Jingle Bell Break-In + Ice On My Teeth
10. NewJeans – Ditto (250 Remix) + Cookie + Hype Boy
11. LE SSERAFIM – CRAZY
12. ILLIT – IYKYK + Magnetic (Holiday Ver.)
13. TXT – Forty One Winks + Over The Moon (Holiday Ver.)
14. (G)I-DLE – Wife + Klaxon (Christmas Ver.)
15. Stray Kids – Walkin On Water + MOUNTAINS
16. NCT DREAM – Smoothie + When I’m With You (Holiday Ver.)
17. NCT WISH – Steady (Christmas Ver.)
18. NCT 127 – Fire Truck + Walk (EDM Ver.)
19. ZEROBASEONE – Road Movie (Christmas Ver.) + GOOD SO BAD (Christmas Ver.)
20. IVE – ELEVEN + LOVE DIVE + After LIKE + Kitsch + I AM + Baddie + HEYA
21. aespa – Pink Hoodie (Live debut) + SUPERNOVA
22. CRAVITY – Now or Never (Christmas Fear ver.)
23. TREASURE – LAST NIGHT
24. TWS – plot twist (Holiday Ver.)

Special Performances

1. Yeonjun (TXT) – GGUM
2. Key (SHINEE) – Pleasure Shop
3. Doyoung (NCT) – Little Light
4. Sullyoon (NMIXX) – Feel My Rhythm (Red Velvet cover)
5. Heeseung (ENHYPEN) – Swan Lake Reimagined
6. Yunho (ATEEZ) – Steps to OZ
7. Iroha (ILLIT) – Siren (RIIZE cover)

Collaborative Stages

1. Sungchan X Anton (RIIZE) – Show Me Your Love (TVXQ & Super Junior)
2. Kim Ji-woong X Park Gun-wook (ZEROBASEONE) – Shoot Out (MONSTA X)
3. Karina (aespa) X An Yu-jin (IVE) – Killer (Valerie Broussard)
4. Woonhak (BOYNEXTDOOR), Han Yu-jin (ZEROBASEONE), Jihoon & Kyungmin (TWS), Ryo & Sakuya (NCT WISH) – LOVE ME RIGHT (EXO cover)

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The 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon was a perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation, offering a captivating glimpse into K-pop's future while celebrating its rich history. Fans eagerly await what next year’s event will bring.