SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer hosts face live broadcast disruption

The 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer music festival, held at KINTEX in Goyang, featured a large lineup of K-pop acts including Stray Kids, ATEEZ, Red Velvet, RIIZE, and NCT WISH.

During the live broadcast, a disruption occurred while the hosts—Sungchan from RIIZE, Ian from Hearts2Hearts, and Sion from NCT WISH—were introducing performers. The broadcast momentarily halted when a cue error led to confusion on stage, eventually requiring production staff to enter the live frame to check the script.

The incident drew criticism from viewers online regarding the hosts' perceived lack of preparation and the decision to cast relatively inexperienced idols as MCs for a live event. While the show eventually regained its rhythm and continued without further major issues, the interruption sparked debate over the production and casting process.