The Seoul Drama Awards 2025, celebrating its 20th anniversary, featured stars like IU and Kenta Sakaguchi, with performances and awards.

Inseong from SF9 has released his debut solo album 'Crossfade:' on January 14, featuring the title track 'Mute is Off.' The album explores the duality of his identity, showcasing both his true self and the persona shaped by others' perceptions. It includes five tracks, with a focus on detailed band arrangements and emotional lyrics.

On the morning of the 19th, Junho from 2PM departed from Incheon International Airport to attend Paris Fashion Week. IU won the grand prize at the 2025 APAN Star Awards, with her Netflix series 'Otsukaresama' receiving the most awards. Lee Chaemin praised Junho, highlighting the reunion of actors from 'Tyrant Chef' and 'Just Love' as a new hero story emerges.

On the afternoon of the 16th, 2PM's Junho departed from Incheon International Airport to Macau for the 'Typhoon Family' Drama Fan Meeting. This marks his first pop-up store featuring his character, Emperor Penpen, since debuting. Additionally, Junho and Lee Chaemin attended the 2025 APAN Star Awards.

Sooyoung, known for her acting, surprises fans by taking the stage as a violinist at a concert. She will perform the famous 'Csárdás' and hopes to make classical music more relatable and enjoyable for everyone. Her journey as a hobbyist violinist reflects her passion for music and desire to bridge the gap between classical and popular genres.

Jessica held a solo concert in Malaysia, performing a medley of Girls' Generation songs, which sparked nostalgia among fans. While her performance showcased her enduring talent and beauty, opinions were divided due to her controversial departure from the group. Jessica expressed gratitude to her long-time supporters, reflecting on her struggles and growth since leaving SNSD.

The original soundtrack for the K-drama 'Idol Eye' has launched in Japan, featuring tracks like 'Echoes of You' by LUCY, 'It's Me' by Kim Jae-young, and 'Stay Steady' by SF9's Inseong. The drama combines courtroom mystery with K-pop, resonating with fans through its themes of support and personal struggles.

On the afternoon of the 11th, Yuri from Girls' Generation returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport after completing her overseas schedule. She is also dealing with legal matters related to a person impersonating an acquaintance, while celebrating the wedding of KUSH and Vivian alongside fellow artists from BIGBANG and her group.

Dawon from SF9 will hold his first fan meeting after military service on February 7 at the Seoul Wave Art Center. The event, titled '2026 SF9 DAWON FANMEETING “Dawonhe”', will feature various performances and interactions, showcasing his gratitude to fans. Ticket reservations start on February 13 for fan club members and February 15 for the general public.

Inseong of SF9 has revealed his debut solo mini-album 'Crossfade:' with a tracklist shared by FNC Entertainment. The album features five songs, including the title track 'Mute is Off,' which is his first self-composed piece. It explores the duality of his true self and the persona shaped by others' perceptions. The album releases on January 14, with a music video for 'Mute is Off.'

On the afternoon of the 9th, SBS held a press conference for their global audition project 'VEILED CUP' at their headquarters in Yangcheon, Seoul. Notable attendees included Tiffany from Girls' Generation, Miyeon from (G)I-DLE, and artists like 10CM, Paul Kim, and Ailee. Tiffany also answered questions about her boyfriend, Byun Yo-han, with a witty response.