Girls' Generation's Yoona Expresses Emotion After Junior Idols Cover Their Hits at MBC Gayo Daejejun

On January 29, 2025, the '2024 MBC Gayo Daejejun' showcased a spectacular stage featuring K-pop artists, hosted by Girls' Generation's Yoona, SHINee's Minho, and TO1's Dohyun. The event celebrated the dreams of junior idols who paid tribute to their senior idols with special cover performances. NCT WISH, a group under SM Entertainment like Girls' Generation, remade the hit song 'Kissing You,' transforming it into a refreshing and grand performance that thrilled fans.

TO1's Dohyun and Youngjae also delivered a captivating rendition of Rain's hit 'Instead of Saying Goodbye,' complete with a stylish reinterpretation of Rain's iconic fashion from his active years, featuring goggles, gloves, and ski attire that captivated the audience. Dohyun's powerful ending move, where he dramatically tossed his gloves, added to the excitement.

Boynextdoor and ZEROBASEONE presented their unique takes on Girls' Generation's 'Mr. Mr.,' BLACKPINK's 'Playing with Fire,' and BoA's 'No.1.' Notably, Boynextdoor cleverly altered the lyrics of 'Playing with Fire' from 'Always be careful of boys' to 'Always be careful of girls,' which delighted fans.

After the junior idols' performances, Yoona reflected, saying, 'I was reminded of my own memories performing these songs on this stage. You all did so well. Thank you.' This event marked her final appearance as an MC for the Gayo Daejejun after ten years.

Dohyun then suggested, 'I really love 'Mr. Mr.' Can you join me for a performance, the eternal K-pop wannabe, Yoona?' This led to an impromptu dance of 'Mr. Mr.' with Yoona, who, despite wearing a dress, showcased her unchanged skills, prompting cheers from the audience. Yoona expressed her joy, saying, 'Dohyun, you did so well. It's been a while.'