Ive An Yu-jin Confirmed as MC of 'SBS Song Contest' for Fourth Consecutive Year... All-around Entertainer's Prowess

IVE leader An Yu-jin will be the MC of this year's 'SBS Gayo Daejeon' again

On December 27, her agency Starship Entertainment announced that An Yu-jin will host the '2024 SBS Music Awards' on December 25 at the Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon.

An Yu-jin has been the MC of the 'SBS Gayo Daejeon' since 2022, and has been praised for her skillful hosting every year. In particular, the '2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer' broadcast in July this year drew great attention as she showed off her talent as a 'career MC' with her sensible comments and flawless live broadcast. With this MC selection, An Yu-jin will serve as the host of the 'SBS Gayo Daejeon' for the fourth consecutive year.

In addition to her musical activities as the leader of IVE, An Yu-jin has also stood out in OST participation and entertainment programs. He participated in the OST for Disney's 100th anniversary movie "Wish" and Kakao Webtoon's The Great OST, and he has also shown his unique charm in entertainment programs. He is loved by the public for his wit and charm on tvN's "Earth Arcade" and JTBC's "Crime Scene Returns."

As a result, An Yu-jin solidified her position in broadcasting and entertainment by winning the popularity award at this year's Baeksang Arts Awards and the "You Plus WHY NOT" trophy at the Blue Dragon Series Awards. She was also named "Female Entertainment Star" at the 2024 Brand of the Year Awards for the second year in a row, proving her impact across all generations.

On the other hand, IVE, led by An Yu-jin, held 37 concerts in 28 cities across 19 countries in Asia, the Americas, Europe, and South America this year, mobilizing more than 420,000 people. In particular, the group held a successful finale performance at the Tokyo Dome in September, and also performed at Lollapalooza Chicago and Summer Sonic 2024, demonstrating its global influence.

The 2024 SBS Gayo Daejeon will be held on December 25 at the Inspire Arena in Yeongjongdo, Incheon, and will be broadcast live on SBS.