KBS 1TV's "National Singing Contest" celebrates its 45th anniversary with the "2025 Year-End Finals Special." The program airs every Sunday at 12:10 PM and will run for 140 minutes on the 28th. KBS stated, "This year marks the 45th anniversary of 'National Singing Contest,' and we plan to present a grand year-end finals special like a festive celebration."

This special features invited singers such as Kim Sung-hwan, Jin Sung, Kim Yong-im, Yoo Ji-na, Young Tak, Song Ga-in, Lee Chan-won, and Miss Kim. These stars have been part of the history of "National Singing Contest," with Lee Chan-won having won four awards. Song Ga-in and Miss Kim received excellence awards in the year-end finals of 2010 and 2023, respectively.

In particular, Lee Chan-won won the excellence and popularity awards in 2008, followed by the popularity award in 2013 and the grand prize in 2019. Song Ga-in and Miss Kim, both former participants of "National Singing Contest," will meet the audience once again in this special.

The production team said, "In addition to congratulatory stages by invited singers, talented performers who have shown strong presence in this year's 'National Singing Contest' will take the stage to deliver breathtaking performances." A duet stage by Kim Yong-im and Yoo Ji-na, as well as collaborative performances featuring Lee Chan-won, Young Tak, Song Ga-in, and Miss Kim, are also prepared.

Furthermore, Kim Sung-hwan, Jin Sung, and Miss Kim will present a stage in the form of a musical drama that looks back on the 45-year history of "National Singing Contest." This special is a meaningful gathering of stars produced by "National Singing Contest," offering viewers a unique experience.

Since its first broadcast in 1978, "National Singing Contest" has been loved as a nationwide participatory audition program for 45 years without change. Airing every Sunday, this program is the longest-running entertainment show in Korea and is familiar to many.

The production team asked viewers to look forward to the festive stage prepared for the year-end finals of "National Singing Contest," which celebrates its 45th anniversary. This special, airing on KBS 1TV, is attracting much attention as a commemorative moment for "National Singing Contest."

KBS 1TV's "National Singing Contest" airs every Sunday at 12:10 PM, and the "2025 Year-End Finals Special" will be held on the 28th.