2026年、午年のスターたちが新たな活動を開始。ENHYPEN、aespa、NCTなどが注目されている。
January/24/2026 11:49
Welcoming 2026, interest is rising in the stars born in the Year of the Horse. From idols to actors, we have summarized the stars born in the Year of the Horse whose activities we hope to see this year. Jay, Jake, and Sunghoon of ENHYPEN, known as '02s', are loved by fans for their chemistry as they playfully interact. Like all members of ENHYPEN, they boast perfect visuals, each with different styles of beauty, captivating ENGENE (the name of their fans) worldwide. Last year, they won grand prizes at various award ceremonies, establishing their status as a hot group. Their world tour 'WALK THE LINE' attracted 676,000 people, marking their largest tour to date. On January 16, they launched a new series 'THE SIN' with their 7th mini-album 'THE SIN: VANISH', so we can expect dynamic activities from them this new year. NINGNING of aespa, whose beauty is continuously upgrading, has been officially designated as the group's 'Tetonyo' (a woman with full testosterone), capturing the hearts of fans and the general public with her cool and confident demeanor. Aespa plans to continue their third world tour in 2026, expanding their tour scale across Asia. Performances are scheduled in Hong Kong on February 7 and 8, in Macau on March 7 and 8, in Jakarta on April 4, at Kyocera Dome Osaka on April 11 and 12, and at Tokyo Dome on April 25 and 26. Aespa has proven their popularity by sweeping the top spots with 'Dirty Work' and 'Rich Man', and they are expected to showcase even more diverse charms to fans through tours and new activities in 2026. NCT's Jisung debuted as a member of NCT DREAM in 2016 and has showcased his presence with sharp dancing. Recently, he was reported to be cast in the ENA drama 'Crash' Season 2, attracting significant attention. He has been selected for the role of the youngest member Chi Dae-se in the TCI team. Known as the 'idol of the traffic department', he is skilled in taekwondo and aikido, but is said to harbor inner pain, drawing attention to his acting. Also, NCT's Shion from NCT WISH, born in 2002, is another star expected to shine this year. RIIZE's Wonbin, recognized as a visual member representing the 5th generation of K-POP, exudes overwhelming charisma on stage and has gained popularity worldwide. Last year, RIIZE achieved three consecutive million-sellers with their 1st full album 'ODYSSEY' and captivated fans during their debut world tour. This year, they will hold their first-ever Tokyo Dome concert from February 21 for three days, which the members are eagerly anticipating, raising fans' expectations. TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Taehyun and Hueningkai are also idols born in the Year of the Horse. Taehyun, armed with overwhelming vocal ability, recently participated in the large-scale project 'Change Street' commemorating the 60th anniversary of Japan-Korea normalization, performing busking in Japan and generating buzz. Hueningkai, known as 'angel' by fans for his kindness, captivates with his exotic visuals, stable singing ability, and strong dance lines, showcasing a solid presence on stage. He is steadily participating in music production, expanding his musical prowess, leading to high expectations for his activities in 2026. TOMORROW X TOGETHER will conduct a five-dome tour in Japan as part of their world tour 'ACT: TOMORROW'. Last year, they interacted with fans in Saitama, Aichi, and Fukuoka. They will hold a concert at Tokyo Dome on January 21 and 22, with performances scheduled at Kyocera Dome Osaka on February 7 and 8, further heating up the tour. IVE's Gaul captivates fans with her charisma on stage and her charm as someone who seems reliable but has a quirky side. She stands out as an artist who is steadily growing, participating in choreography production. IVE will hold their second world tour 'SHOW WHAT I AM' at Kyocera Dome Osaka on April 18 and 19, which is expected to showcase the fervor of Japanese fans once again following their solo concert at Tokyo Dome in September 2024. In 2025, they enjoyed a fruitful year with beloved songs from 'REBEL HEART' to 'ATTITUDE' and 'XOXZ', winning 20 trophies for first place on music programs. In 2026, they are expected to continue this momentum, captivating fans with limitless diverse activities. 2PM's Junho, who has joined the ranks of 'guaranteed box office actors' with the hits 'Teppun Trading' and Netflix's 'CASHERO', debuted as 2PM's 'beast idol' and has built a career in both dramas and films, continuously evolving across genres. He has also been cast in director Ryu Seung-wan's 'Veteran 3', with filming upcoming. Having become a 'complete actor' with both acting skills and box office success, expectations for his activities in 2026 are high. Choi Woo-shik, who showcased a sweet romance in 'Will You Marry Me?', will return to the screen in 2026 with the uniquely themed film 'Number One'. He will once again co-star with Jang Hae-jin, who made a strong impression in 'Parasite', raising expectations for their chemistry. 'Number One' begins with Hamin (Choi Woo-shik) discovering the shocking fact that every time he eats the food his mother makes, the number decreases by one, and when it reaches zero, his mother Eunsil (Jang Hae-jin) will die. Attention is focused on how Choi Woo-shik's realistic acting will shine in 2026 across various genres. Park Shin-hye will make her comeback in 2026 with a comedy drama. Currently starring in tvN's new drama 'Undercover Miss Hong', she plays Hong Geum-bo, an elite securities supervisor who disguises herself as a 20-year-old entry-level employee at a securities company overnight. Attention is drawn to her challenge of a new role. In 2024, Park Shin-hye received warm support from viewers in SBS's 'The Devil's Girlfriend is a Judge'. Having shown a diverse side with her wide-ranging acting, expectations are high for what kind of character she will create this time.
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