The first teaser by the host Jun Hyun-moo with his 'Moo Dragon' styling, reminiscent of singer G-Dragon, was released on December 11.[3]
On December 30, SBS confirmed that the entire ceremony would be cancelled, in light of the Jeju Air Flight 2216.[4] On January 3, 2025, the award ceremony was re-scheduled for the Lunar New Year's day on January 29, 2025.[5]
The award ceremony began with a magic performance by The Magic Star team. The first segment featured waltz performances by the couples Jo Woo-jong and Jung Da-eun, as well as Kim Min-jae and Choi Yoo-ra from Same Bed, Different Dreams 2: You Are My Destiny set to the melodic tune of "Night Yanggaeng" sung by Seo Gi, creating a festive and holiday ambiance. In the second segment, with Tak Jae-hoon and Ji Ye-eun energizing the crowd with a revamped rendition of Rosé's "Apt.". Following them, Shin Gi-ru, Lee Guk-joo, Kim Bo-kyung, Gyeong-seo, and Min-seo took the stage to perform "I Will Show You". Presenting the awards, the Grand Prize (Daesang) was won by Yoo Jae-suk, whereas the Program of the Year Award was awarded to Running Man as Most Popular Program and My Little Old Boy as Highest Viewership Program.[6]
^Seong-yeol Yoon (December 10, 2024). "'SBS 연예대상' 31일 개최..전현무·이현이·장도연 MC 확정 [공식]" ['SBS Entertainment Awards' to be held on the 31st..Jeon Hyun-moo, Lee Hyun-yi, Jang Do-yeon confirmed as MCs [Official]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
^Seong-yeol Yoon (December 11, 2024). 전현무, 지드래곤 헛웃음 유발 '무드래곤'..'파워' 뮤비 재현 [2024 SBS 연예대상] [Jun Hyun-moo, G-Dragon's empty laughter 'Moo-Dragon'..'Power' music video reenactment [2024 SBS Entertainment Awards]]. Star News (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved December 11, 2024.
^Lee Seung-gil (December 30, 2024). "[공식] 'SBS 연예대상'도 결방 결정…"추후 방송여부는 미정"" [[Official] 'SBS Entertainment Awards' also confirmed to be cancelled... "no confirmation on future broadcasting"]. Mydaily (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved December 30, 2024.
^Ha Ji-won (January 3, 2025). "유재석→서장훈 누가 받을까? 취소됐던 'SBS 연예대상' 설 당일 개최" [Yoo Jae-suk → Seo Jang-hoon Who Will Win? 'SBS Entertainment Awards' That Was Cancelled To Be Held On Lunar New Year's Day]. Newsen (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 3, 2025.
^Seo Byeong-gi (January 30, 2025). "유재석, '2024SBS연예대상' 수상…"20년만 20번째 대상 큰 의미"" [Yoo Jae-suk, '2024 SBS Entertainment Awards' Winner... "20th Grand Prize in 20 Years, Great Meaning"]. Herald Economy (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
^"김종국 "대상 기준은 체력...전현무·이상민은 기준 미달"...SBS 연예대상 후보 공개" [Kim Jong-guk "The grand prize criteria is physical strength... Jeon Hyun-moo and Lee Sang-min do not meet the criteria"... SBS Entertainment Awards nominees revealed]. TV Report (in Korean). Naver. December 23, 2024. Retrieved December 23, 2024.
^Lee Ji-hyeon (January 29, 2025). ""제가 해냈다" 유재석, 20번째 대상 영예 (종합) [SBS연예대상]" ["I did it" Yoo Jae-suk, 20th Grand Prize Honor (Comprehensive) [SBS Entertainment Awards]]. News1 (in Korean). Naver. Retrieved January 29, 2025.
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