SBS Gayo Daejeon (Korean: SBS 가요대전, broadly SBS Battle of the Bands) is an annual televised music festival that is broadcast by the Seoul Broadcasting System at the end of each year. The program first aired in 1997, and awards were given to musical artists from 1997 to 2006. The awards ceremony portion of the festival was revived in 2014 and discontinued the following year.
SBS Gayo Daejeon | |
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Also known as | SBS Gayo Daejun |
Genre | Music |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 23 |
Original release | |
Network | Seoul Broadcasting System |
Release | 1997 present | –
SBS Gayo Daejeon | |
Hangul | 가요대전 |
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Hanja | |
Revised Romanization | Gayo Daejeon |
McCune–Reischauer | Kayo Taejŏn |
Hosts
Year | Hosts | Ref. |
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2000 | Seo Se-won and Chae Rim | |
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2002 | Lee Moon-sae and Jeong Ji-yeong | |
2003 | Lee Moon-sae and Kim Jung-eun | |
2004 | Lee Moon-sae and Sung Yu-ri | |
2005 | Lee Moon-sae and Lee Bo-young | |
2006 | Lee Moon-sae and Park Jin-hee | |
2007 | Lee Hwi-jae and Lee Hyori | |
2008 | Lee Chun-hee, Park Ye-jin, and Daesung | |
2009 | Heechul, Jung Yong-hwa, and Park Shin-hye | |
2010 | Heechul, Jung Yong-hwa, Jo Kwon, and Hwang Jung-eum | |
2011 | Lee Seung-gi, Song Ji-hyo, and Im Yoon-ah | |
2012 | Suzy, IU, and Jung Gyu-woon | |
2013 | Heechul, Sandara Park, and Sung Si-kyung | |
2014 | Jung Yong-hwa, Nichkhun, Mino, Baro, L, and Song Ji-hyo | |
2015 | IU and Shin Dong-yup | |
2016 | You Hee-yeol, Yuri, and Baekhyun | |
2017 | You Hee-yeol and IU | |
2018 | Jun Hyun-moo and Jo Bo-ah | |
2019 | Jun Hyun-moo and Seolhyun | |
2020 | Boom, Heechul and Na Eun | |
2021 | Boom, Key and Yuna | |
2022 | Key, Cha Eun-woo and An Yu-jin | |
2023 | Key, An Yu-jin and Yeonjun |
Grand prize winners (1997–2006)
Year | Artist | Song title |
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1997 | H.O.T. | "Full of Happiness" |
1998 | "Hope" | |
1999 | Fin.K.L | "Forever Love" |
2000 | Jo Sung-mo | "Do You Know?" |
2001 | g.o.d | "Road" |
2002 | BoA | "No. 1" |
2003 | Lee Hyori | "10 Minutes" |
2004 | Shinhwa | "Brand New" |
2005 | Kim Jong-kook | "Loveable" |
2006 | TVXQ | "'O'-Jung.Ban.Hap." |
Music festival (2007–2013)
2007
Performers at the 2007 festival included Big Bang, CL, F.T. Island, G.Soul, Girls' Generation, Jinusean, Lim Jeong-hee, SeeYa, Se7en, SG Wannabe, Super Junior, The Grace, Wonder Girls, Younha, and 1TYM. The festival ended with a performance by boy band Shinhwa in celebration of their tenth anniversary.
2008: Festival S
The 2008 festival was divided into segments based on themes starting with the letter "S," including "Super Rookie," "Sexy," "Star Wars," and "Stand up." Performers included Big Bang, BoA, Brown Eyed Girls, Davichi, Epik High, Eun Ji-won, Jang Yun-jeong, Jewelry, Kara, Kim Jong-kook, Park Hyun-bin, Rain, Seo Taiji, SG Wannabe, Shinee, Son Dam-bi, Song Dae-kwan, Super Junior-H, Tae Jin-ah, Taeyeon, TVXQ, Wonder Girls, 2AM, and 2PM.
2009: Wonder World
The theme of the 2009 festival was "Wonder World." Performers included After School, Beast, Brown Eyed Girls, Davichi, F(x), G-Dragon, Girls' Generation, J. Y. Park, Kara, Kim Tae-woo, K.Will, Lee Seung-gi, MBLAQ, Shinee, Son Dam-bi, Super Junior, Taeyang, T-ara, 2AM, 2PM, 2NE1, and 4Minute.
2010: Welcome to Music Factory
The 2010 festival, entitled, "Welcome to Music Factory," included a collaborative performance of Britney Spears' song "Circus," featuring Taemin (Shinee), Seohyun (Girls' Generation), Jiyeon (T-ara), Chansung (2PM), Mir (MBLAQ), Sulli (F(x)), and Lizzy (After School), all of whom were the youngest members in their respective music groups.
Other performers included CNBLUE, GD & TOP, Hong Jin-young, Jang Yun-jeong, Kim Gun-mo, Kim Jong-seo, Miss A, Narsha, Park Hyun-bin, Sistar, Son Dam-bi, Super Junior, Tae Jin-ah, ZE:A, and 2NE1.
2011: Korean Wave
The 2011 edition of the festival was held at the Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) on 29 December, under the theme of "K-pop Stars" and the Korean Wave. Performers included 2NE1, Girls' Generation, TVXQ, Super Junior, Wonder Girls, Kim Hyun-joong, Kara, Yoon Mi-rae, Leessang, Dynamic Duo, Brown Eyed Girls, CNBLUE, Miss A, 4Minute, f(x), IU, Shinee, After School, G.NA, Secret, Sistar, MBLAQ, T-ara, Davichi, The Grace, F.T. Island, K.Will, 2PM, U-Kiss, B1A4, Rainbow, Infinite, Apink, Boyfriend, Dal Shabet, and Beast.
The ceremony also featured a series of collaboration stages from artists including IU and Yoeob, K. Will and Tiffany, 2PM's Jun. K and Davichi. SMTown presented a special stage with TVXQ and Kai, Luhan, Tao, and Chen of the agency's new boy group Exo, who would eventually debut in April of the following year.
2012: Color of K-Pop
The 2012 SBS Gayo Daejeon was aired live from Korea University on 29 December. Performers were TVXQ, Super Junior, Big Bang, Dynamic Duo, Epik High, f(x), Shinee, Ailee, B1A4, 2NE1, Secret, B.A.P, Sistar, T-ara, Glam, Teen Top, CN Blue, Exo, F.T. Island, Miss A, MBLAQ, Apink, Infinite, 4Minute, 2AM, After School, Beast, and Kara.
Under the theme "The Color of K-Pop", some of the biggest groups created four super idol groups, recorded a new single, and performed it together on stage. There were four teams consisting of members from different idols groups labeled under the names of Mystic White, Dramatic Blue, Dynamic Black, and Dazzling Red, who sang songs created by the hottest producers of 2012.
2013: "You Are A Miracle"
PD Kim Yong Kwon stated, "Since the top singers are gathering together for the year-end ceremony, we wanted to do something meaningful. The singers will sing one song together and create a music video. All proceeds from the music and music videos will be donated through SBS's charity channel."
The collaboration song, "You Are A Miracle" has 125 participating singers, including Lee Seung Chul, Kim Jo Han, Park Jin Young, Tiger JK, Yoon Mirae, Lee Hyori, Sung Si Kyung, Kim Hee-chul, Brown Eyed Girls, K.Will, Sunmi, Big Bang, Kara, Girls' Generation, Shinee, 2PM, IU, After School, 2NE1, 4minute, f(x), Beast, CNBLUE, ZE:A, Infinite, Miss A, Teen Top, Girl's Day, Apink, B1A4, Ailee, Exo, B.A.P, and more.
Award show (2014)
2014
The 2014 SBS Gayo Daejeon took place on 21 December at the COEX Hall. It was hosted by Jung Yong-hwa, Nichkhun, Mino, Baro, L, and Song Ji-hyo. Awards were included in this year after being discontinued in 2007. Awards were removed again in 2015 not to be added again.
Award winners (2014)
- Album Grand Prize: Overdose by Exo-K and Exo-M
- Song Grand Prize: "Some" by Soyou and Junggigo
- Top Ten Artists: Exo, Girl's Day, Akdong Musician, Ailee, Sistar, 2NE1, Apink, Beast, Taeyang, Infinite
- Best Male Group: Exo
- Best Female Group: 2NE1
- Best Rookie Award: Winner
- Best Male Singer: Taeyang
- Best Female Singer: Ailee
- Global Star Award: 2PM
- Best Band Award: CNBLUE
Music festival (2015–present)
2015
2015's Gayo Daejeon took place on 27 December at COEX Hall. It was hosted by IU and Shin Dong-yup.
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2016: K-POP A-Z
2016's Gayo Daejeon took place on 26 December at COEX Hall. It was hosted by You Hee-yeol, Yuri of Girls' Generation, and Baekhyun of Exo. The theme was "K-Pop A-Z".
2017: Number One
2017's Gayo Daejeon took place on 25 December at Gocheok Sky Dome. It was hosted by You Hee-yeol & IU. The theme was "Number One", and featured all artists who placed number 1 in the charts. There were special stages and collaborations throughout the show.
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2018: The Wave
2018's Gayo Daejeon took place on 25 December at Gocheok Sky Dome. It was hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Jo Bo-ah. The theme was "The Wave". On 16 December 2018 episode of Inkigayo, a teaser video revealed two special stages, a collaboration between NCT, Wanna One, Seventeen, Winner, and Got7, and a collaboration between Red Velvet and Twice.
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2019: Touch
2019's Gayo Daejeon took place on 25 December at Gocheok Sky Dome. It was hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Seolhyun.
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Red Velvet was originally scheduled to perform but had to cancel after Wendy was injured (and subsequently hospitalized) during her solo rehearsal.
2020: The Wonder Year
2020's Gayo Daejeon took place on 25 December in Daegu. It was hosted by Boom, Heechul and Na Eun. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, '2020 SBS Gayo Daejeon in DAEGU' was a pre-recorded event.
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2021: Welcome
2021's Gayo Daejeon, themed "Welcome", took place on 25 December at Incheon. It was hosted by Boom, Shinee's Key, and Itzy's Yuna, and broadcast live at Namdong Gymnasium from 18:00 (KST).
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2022: The Live Shout Out
2022's Gayo Daejeon was held on 24 December 2022, and was hosted by SHINee's Key, Astro's Cha Eun-woo and Ive's An Yu-jin. It was broadcast live at Gocheok Sky Dome from 19:30 (KST).
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2023: Switch On
2023's Gayo Daejeon will be held on 25 December 2023, broadcast live from Inspire Arena, Incheon. It will be hosted by SHINee's Key, Ive's An Yu-jin and TXT's Yeonjun.
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Award winners
Grand Prize (Daesang)
Year | Winner |
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1997 | H.O.T |
1998 | H.O.T |
1999 | Fin.K.L |
2000 | Jo Sung-mo |
2001 | G.o.d |
2002 | BoA |
2003 | Lee Hyori |
2004 | Shinhwa |
2005 | Kim Jong-kook |
2006 | TVXQ |
Main Prize (Bonsang)
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Rock Award
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1999 | Y2K |
2000 | SKY |
2001 | Not awarded |
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2004 | Buzz |
2005 | Maya |
2006 | Loveholic |
Hip Hop Award
Year | Winners |
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1999 | 1TYM |
2000 | 1TYM |
2001 | Jinusean |
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2003 | Eun Ji-won |
2004 | Cho PD |
2005 | Epik High |
2006 | Dynamic Duo |
Dance Award
Year | Winners |
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1999 | Baek Ji-young |
2000 | Sharp |
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2002 | Chakra |
2003 | Chakra |
2004 | Sugar |
2005 | Chae Yeon |
2006 | Chae Yeon |
Trot Award
Year | Winners |
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1999 | Tae Jin-ah |
2000 | Tae Jin-ah |
2001 | Tae Jin-ah |
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Ballad Award
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2001 | Kim Min-jong |
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2003 | Wax |
2004 | Lyn |
R&B Award
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2000 | J |
2001 | Lee Ki-chan |
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2003 | Not awarded |
2004 | Fly to the Sky |
Professional Awards
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SBS Producer's Award
Year | Winners |
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2000 | Baby Vox |
2001 | Kim Gun-mo |
2002 | Rich, Jewelry |
2003 | UN |
2004 | Lee Soo-young |
2005 | SG Wannabe |
2006 | SG Wannabe |
Popularity awards
Year | Winners | Winners |
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1998 | Popularity Award |
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1999 | Popularity Award | |
2000 | Popularity Award | |
2001 | Most Popular Award | |
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Netizen Popularity Award | Yoo Seung-jun | |
2002 | Popularity Award | |
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2003 | Netizen Popularity Award | |
2004 | Most Popular Award | |
2005 | Most Popular Award | TVXQ |
2006 | Netizen Popularity Award | SS501 |
Other awards
Year | Winners | Winners |
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1996 | Special Achievement Award | Insooni |
1997 | Live Performance Award | Lee Moon-sae |
Special Achievement Award | Tae Jin-ah | |
1998 | Special Achievement Award | Kim Kyung-ho |
2000 | Special Achievement Award | Clon |
2001 | Fashion Leader Award | Chakra |
2002 | Soundtrack Award | Can |
Special Award | Sugar | |
2003 | Trot of the Year | Song Dae-kwan |
2005 | Live Performance Award | Lee Moon-sae |
Special Achievement Award | Cho Yong-pil | |
2006 | Indie Band Award | Sogyumo Acacia Band |
Live Performance Award | Shin Seung-hun |
Gallery
- 2021 SBS Gayo Daejeon
See also
References
- 2000 Award winners: "SBS 올해의 10대가수 선정". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). 18 December 2000. Retrieved 4 December 2018.
- 2001 Award winners: "God, KBS·SBS 가요대상 휩쓸어". Kyongbuk Ilbo (in Korean). 1 January 2002. Retrieved 5 October 2018.; "성시경·장나라, '2001 가요대전' 신인상". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). 30 January 2002. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
- 2002 Award winners: "2002 SBS 가요대전 대상은 보아". Yonhap News (in Korean). 30 December 2002. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- 2003 Award winners: "2003 SBS 가요대전 대상에 이효리". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). 29 December 2003. Retrieved 4 October 2018.
- 2004 Award winners: "신화, '2004 SBS 가요대전' 대상". Maeil Business Newspaper (in Korean). 30 December 2004. Retrieved 3 October 2018.
- 2005 Award winners: "2005 SBS 가요대전 대상에 김종국". The Hankyoreh (in Korean). 30 December 2005. Retrieved 2 October 2018.
- 2006 Award winners: "2006 SBS 가요대전 대상에 '동방신기'". KBS News (in Korean). 30 December 2006. Retrieved 2 October 2018.