Full Lineup Of Performers For KBS Year-End Music Festival Confirmed Including Girls' Generation's First Korean Performance With 8 Members

Top Korean broadcasting network KBS recently announced the artist roster for KBS Gayo Festival (KBS Gayo Daechukje), their upcoming year-end music show.

The annual event, emceed this year by Taecyeon of 2PM, Lee Hwi Jae, and Yoona of Girls' Generation, is popular amongst domestic and international K-pop fans. More markedly, this will also be Girls' Generation's first appearance in South Korea since the departure of Jessica Jung.

The festival has been a highlight in Korean music entertainment for over almost 50 years. Since 2005, the festival honors various artists, both as individuals and in their respective groups. KBS incorporated viewer votes in 2009, making it a great opportunity for fans to show their support for the favorite performers.

At the time of the event's announcement, the lineup includes appearances by idol groups 2PM, Ace Of Angels (AOA), Apink, B1A4, Bangtan Boys (BTS), B2ST, Block B, CNBLUE, INFINITE, EXO, SECRET, SISTAR, TEEN TOP, and VIXX.  Other performances are set for Ailee, San E & Raina, Fly to the Sky, Soyou x JunggiGo, and Lim Chang Jung.

Heightened interest in the inaugural 8-member Girls' Generation performance led representation from SM Entertainment to remark, "It hasn't been confirmed whether [Girls' Generation will] be performing at other year-end events yet." This was followed by Girls' Generation leader Taeyeon posting a picture on her Instagram account, showing off a long-sleeve shirt with Jessica's likeness absent. Recently, reporters and netizens took to the Internet to comment about the speculation that former member Jessica is living with controversial businessman Tyler Kwon.

It can only be speculated that this performance will bring in some of, if not the most, viewership for KBS for the year. KBS Gayo Festival will take place on December 26th (Friday), starting at 8:30PM KST. Do not miss it! 

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