On September 10, aespa won 1st place on MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION, featuring various artists including MOMOLAND and CIX.

This winter's airport fashion emphasizes shoes as key elements, showcasing a variety of styles from running shoes to sheepskin boots. Stars like IVE's Wonyoung and BLACKPINK's Rosé highlight their outfits with trendy footwear, blending comfort and style for a chic winter look.

Dawon of Cosmic Girls features in a COSMOPOLITAN photoshoot, embodying the 'FUN FEARLESS FEMALE' slogan. She reflects on her successful solo debut and aspirations to be a global pop star, sharing her journey and achievements, including winning awards and her dedication to her dreams. More content available in the January 2026 issue.

MelOn has released the '2025 Korea & Overseas Annual Chart' TOP 100, with WOODZ's 'Drowning' taking the top spot. G-DRAGON's 'HOME SWEET HOME' and BLACKPINK's 'JUMP' also rank highly, showcasing the strength of male solo artists and the rising popularity of new generation groups. The chart reflects a diverse array of successful artists and songs.

On the morning of the 7th, a pop-up store for the cosmetics brand M・A・C opened in Seoul, attended by celebrities including former Wonder Girls member Sunmi, MONSTA X's Hyunwon, and others. Additionally, MEOVV's Ella was announced as the new global ambassador for M・A・C, while MONSTA X revealed concept photos for their digital single 'baby blue.'

NINGNING from aespa has made a bold transformation with a short haircut to welcome the New Year. She shared photos on social media, showcasing her new look and bright smile, along with a picture of her cut hair. Fans reacted positively, praising her style and maturity. aespa recently performed at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, highlighting their global popularity, although NINGNING was absent due to influenza.

Lee Je-hoon received the Grand Prize at the 2025 SBS Acting Awards for his performance in 'Revenge Agent 3: Model Taxi'. He expressed gratitude to fans for their support, acknowledging the challenges of acting. Other awards included Director's Award to Yoon Ge-sang and various acting awards across genres.

WINTER from aespa celebrated her birthday on January 1, sharing adorable photos on social media with a cake and a red ribbon. Fans sent her warm birthday wishes, expressing happiness at seeing her cute side at the start of the new year. aespa recently performed their hit song "Whiplash" at the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen on December 31.

The 2025 MBC歌謡大祭典 opened the New Year with top K-POP artists showcasing diverse performances and collaborations. Highlights included ATEEZ's impactful start, special stages featuring ILLIT and TOMORROW X TOGETHER, and a nostalgic medley celebrating the show's 20th anniversary, culminating in a grand finale with all performers singing together.

On the afternoon of the 1st, aespa returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport after their debut performance at the 76th NHK Red and White Song Festival, where they showcased their popular song 'Whiplash.' This article is based on local media coverage, and there may be variations in the photos provided.

This year's NHK紅白歌合戦 featured a variety of artists like ILLIT, &TEAM, and aespa, delivering captivating performances. Highlights included ILLIT's 'Almond Chocolate' and &TEAM's 'FIREWORK.' A Guinness World Record was set during a special segment, bringing excitement to the event.