Hanteo Music Awards 2025 reveals additional artist lineup, featuring 4 new acts. The event will be held on February 15 in Seoul.

Billlie’s Tsuki posted photos on Instagram with the short Japanese caption “See you next year,” showing a bold, mature side in a black tube-top dress against a city nightscape. Fans praised her elegant collarbones, sharp jawline, and chic transformation, while Billlie continues to grow globally.

Some K-pop artists, including IVE, KiiiKiii, FIFTY FIFTY, and Park Hyo-shin, submitted songs for the Grammy’s new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category, along with Japanese and other Asian acts. But BTS, Stray Kids, and other major-label artists declined, amid debate over whether the category helps or isolates Asian music.

On the morning of the 18th, the first part of the 2026 Seoul Animal Happiness Festa foster-parent system event was held at Yeouido Hangang Park in Seoul’s Yeongdeungpo District. On the red carpet, WINNER’s Kang Seung Yoon, former MOMOLAND member Yeonwoo, Brown Eyed Girls’ JeA, Sung Hoon, EPEX’s Baekseung and MU, KINKY, choreographer Lia Kim, and Stella Jang attended.

PENTAGON successfully wrapped up its 10th anniversary solo concert in Seoul after about seven years, performing hits, unit songs, and special stages for fans. The show included surprise events, triple encores, and heartfelt thanks to UNIVERSE. The group will continue the tour worldwide.

WWD KOREA released a September feature on ATEEZ’s SEONGHWA, titled “IN HIS GOLDEN HOUR.” He reflected on his growth, ATEEZ’s eight-year journey, their Billboard and sales success, his evolving fashion sense, new hobbies like fencing and guitar, and his deep gratitude to fans and members.

The 2026 Music Bank Global Festival in Japan will be held on December 12 and 13, 2026 at MUFG Stadium (National Stadium). New artists announced include NiziU, INI, xikers, ZEROBASEONE, TWS, NEXZ, KickFlip, AEN, and TUIDE, with performance dates revealed. Tickets and premium lounge options are on sale.

ATEEZ’s SAN and WOOYOUNG appeared on TEO’s “Salon Drip,” where they addressed SAN’s false dating rumor from Milan and showed their close bond. WOOYOUNG also revealed he still shows affection to his mother, and both discussed their matching friendship tattoos and unwavering trust in each other.

Maison Kitsune has unveiled editorial visuals featuring YUNHO of ATEEZ wearing the brand’s 2026 fall/winter collection. Centered on the theme “Where Urban Meets the Wild,” the campaign blends his refined presence with Maison Kitsune’s Paris-Tokyo identity across seven looks, from leather jackets to long coats and soft knitwear. The visuals will roll out on official social channels and online platforms, with special window displays, a video series, and a limited lookbook giveaway also planned.

MUSIC EXPO LIVE 2026 in Taipei will bring eight Asian artists to Taipei Arena on October 24 and 25, 2026. The performance order has been announced, along with special collaborations exclusive to the event: FRUITS ZIPPER with Hearts2Hearts on Day 1, and &TEAM with a special guest cover stage on Day 2. All artists will appear at the opening and ending of each show with MC Sho Sakurai. Tickets are on sale through KHAM Ticket, with ID registration required.

TWICE’s Mina, Billlie’s Tsuki, and WINNER’s Kang Seung-yoon attended the opening event for fragrance brand Velvet Bunny’s flagship store pop-up in Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam, Seoul, on the afternoon of the 14th.