The 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards took place in Seoul, featuring stars like Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, who made history as a couple.

The 2025 KBS Global Festival in Korea will be exclusively streamed live on Hulu on December 19, featuring top K-POP artists like NCT DREAM and LE SSERAFIM. The festival showcases a variety of genres and includes special performances from various artists, making it a must-see for K-POP fans worldwide.

The 67th Japan Record Awards will feature performances by popular K-pop artists ILLIT, &TEAM, and BOYNEXTDOOR, who have received multiple awards. ILLIT won the Excellent Work Award for 'Almond Chocolate', &TEAM received the Special International Music Award, and BOYNEXTDOOR won Rookie of the Year. The event will air on December 30 from 5:30 PM to 10 PM.

GOT7's Jinyoung is set to release his digital single "Christmas Fever" on December 10, aiming to evoke warm winter feelings. The song features a lovely melody and lyrics that capture the excitement of Christmas. Jinyoung, known for his emotional vocal expression, also participated in writing the song. A music video will follow as a surprise for fans after the release.

The 40th Golden Disc Awards will be live-streamed on ABEMA on January 10, 2026, at 6:30 PM. The event celebrates K-POP's best, featuring performances from artists like Stray Kids and BLACKPINK's Jennie. A red carpet event will precede the awards at 4:30 PM. Notable presenters include Song Joong-ki and Ahn Hyo-seop.

In 2025, BOYNEXTDOOR made significant strides in music rankings, appearing on Billboard Japan's charts and Spotify's top groups. Their singles and EPs achieved notable positions, and they received multiple awards, including Best New Artist at the Japan Record Awards. Their successful year included a solo tour and performances at major festivals like Lollapalooza Chicago.

BOYNEXTDOOR has made K-POP history by becoming the only boy group to rank in YouTube's 2025 top 10 with their single 'IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU'. The song showcases a witty take on breakups and has achieved significant success on various charts, including Apple Music and Billboard. They continue to maintain popularity with their latest EP and have won awards at the MAMA AWARDS.

On the morning of the 3rd, GOT7's Jinyoung departed from Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. Meanwhile, NCT's Doyoung has confirmed a new variety show before his enlistment, featuring special guests from BLACKPINK to TVXQ. Jinyoung will also begin filming 'Unknown Seoul' immediately after his discharge.

Riu and Unak from BOYNEXTDOOR are set to challenge themselves as radio DJs on KBS Cool FM from the 2nd to the 4th. This marks their first time as radio MCs together, and the visually engaging format has generated high expectations. Recently, BOYNEXTDOOR won 'Favorite Male Group' at the 2025 MAMA AWARDS and will perform at several year-end events, connecting with fans globally.

On the afternoon of the 2nd, BOYNEXTDOOR members Riu and Eunhak headed to KBS Cool FM's 'Lee Eunji's Music Plaza' as special DJs. Additionally, the winners of the 67th Japan Record Awards were announced, and BLACKPINK's Rosé and ENHYPEN received the Grand Prize at the 2025 MAMA AWARDS. Idols also shared messages of condolence following a fire in Hong Kong.

At the 2025 MAMA Awards, G-DRAGON and Stray Kids took home top honors. The event proceeded despite a tragic fire in Hong Kong, with tributes paid to victims. Host Kim Hyesoo expressed condolences, while performances continued, showcasing resilience and unity in the K-pop community.