U-NEXT to Exclusively Stream Live the K-POP Festival '2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER,' Korea's Popular Music Show

U-NEXT Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Tsutsumi Amamakoto), a company under the USEN & U-NEXT GROUP, has announced that its video streaming service 'U-NEXT' will exclusively livestream '2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER' on August 9, 2026 (Sunday). The event will be available as part of the unlimited viewing plan.

'2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER' is Korea's representative summer K-POP festival. Top artists from around the world will gather to deliver powerful and dazzling performances. With refreshing, open-air stage production and dynamic acts befitting a summer event, the concert will immerse the audience in excitement and euphoria. This music festival, packed with a luxurious lineup capturing the current state of K-POP, is a must-watch event this summer.

Featured performers include Picheolin (SEVENTEEN DINO), WONPIL, TAEYONG, TEN, Akahoho Shishun-ki (BOL4), Stray Kids, ATEEZ, BIBI, YENA, xikers, KISS OF LIFE, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, NCT WISH, BABYMONSTER, NEXZ, MEOVV, izna, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts, ALLDAY PROJECT, Baby DONT Cry, AxMxP, IDID, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, AND2BLE, and EVAN—27 acts in total. These globally beloved artists will unite for a spectacular stage. Additional lineup announcements are highly anticipated.

In Japan, U-NEXT will exclusively livestream '2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER.' The performance will be available for unlimited viewing, meaning all U-NEXT monthly members can enjoy it. Experience the concert in U-NEXT's high-quality audio and video.

'2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon SUMMER'

【Streaming Details】

Live Stream: Main Concert – August 9, 2026 (Sun), 19:00 JST (scheduled)

※ Blue Carpet event scheduled prior to the main concert

On-Demand Replay: Available shortly after live stream ends until September 30, 2026 (Wed) 23:59

※ No subtitles or dubbing will be provided for live or on-demand streams.

※ Streaming times are subject to change without prior notice.

※ For information on compatible viewing devices, please visit the official site.

【Streaming Format】 Unlimited Viewing / U-NEXT Exclusive

【Performing Artists】

Picheolin (SEVENTEEN DINO), WONPIL, TAEYONG, TEN, Akahoho Shishun-ki (BOL4), Stray Kids, ATEEZ, BIBI, YENA, xikers, KISS OF LIFE, ZEROBASEONE, RIIZE, NCT WISH, BABYMONSTER, NEXZ, MEOVV, izna, KickFlip, Hearts2Hearts, ALLDAY PROJECT, Baby DONT Cry, AxMxP, IDID, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, AND2BLE, EVAN

※ Performers are subject to change without prior notice.

© SBS

U-NEXT

U-NEXT is Japan’s #1 video streaming service by number of unlimited titles※, offering over 460,000 titles including movies, dramas, and anime. It also provides real-time access to top-tier global sports such as soccer, golf, and combat sports, as well as music concerts and stage performances. Additionally, U-NEXT delivers over 1.29 million manga volumes and books, enabling seamless entertainment across 'Video,' 'Books,' 'Sports,' and 'Live' within a single app. Following its service integration with Paravi in July 2023, U-NEXT now features a vast lineup of TBS and TV Tokyo dramas and variety shows, further enhancing its service appeal.

U-NEXT Co., Ltd. is a group company of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Uno Yasuhiko).

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