Meet SUMMER ANJELS: The Cross-Group K-Pop Unit Taking Over Gayo Daejeon

K-pop collab stages always bring a special kind of excitement, and this year’s SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer just delivered a genuinely fresh one — a cross-group unit built entirely from rookie rising stars.

Introducing SUMMER ANJELS

On July 20, organizers announced a special collaboration unit called SUMMER ANJELS, bringing together members from three different groups: Hearts2Hearts’ Ian and Stella, MEOVV’s Anna and Ella, and izna’s Bang Jeemin. Ian will pull double duty, also serving as an MC for the event.

Where The Name Comes From

The unit name itself is a clever touch: SUMMER ANJELS was built by taking one letter from each member’s name — A from Ian, N from Anna, J from Bang Jeemin, E from Ella, and L from Stella, spelling out “ANJELS.”

The production team described the five as possessing “exceptional talent and a unique aura,” teasing a performance unlike anything fans have seen. More collaboration stages are expected to be revealed in the lead-up to the event.

When And Where

The 2026 SBS Gayo Daejeon Summer takes place August 9 at KINTEX in Goyang. The festival, first launched in 1996 as a year-end tradition, expanded into a biannual event in 2024 with its first-ever summer edition — and it’s clearly leaning into fresh cross-group collaborations to keep things exciting.

For more K-pop collab news and festival lineups, check out TechnoSports’ entertainment section for ongoing coverage. Curious about the venue hosting this year’s show? Here’s some background on KINTEX on Wikipedia.

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