ATA FESTIVAL 2025 will be held on September 27-28 in Korea, featuring popular artists like Junsu, Jejung, and Wanna One's Ha Sungwoon.

Kanta, a global short drama platform, offers immersive original content across various genres. Starting December 10, all shows will be free to watch. The latest release, 'Not a Hitman, but a Writer,' features a unique story of a writer who inhabits a legendary hitman's body, blending action and comedy. Fans are rapidly growing, especially for Korean romance dramas.

Kevin of THE BOYZ is set to return to group activities in January after a health-related hiatus. His first performance back will be at the 'THE BOYZ CHINA FANMEETING in Shanghai' on January 24-25. He expressed gratitude to fans and hopes to meet them more frequently in the new year. Kevin is known for his vocal talent and has also been active as an MC in K-POP shows. His return is expected to energize the group further after a successful year of global activities.

H1-KEY has released their new single 'The World Isn't Like a Movie' on January 5, featuring a warm message and a music video. The track combines their emotional vocals with a winter vibe, produced by SIU. They performed the song at the '2026 Countdown Show LIGHT NOW' and held a live stream event to celebrate the release.

H1-KEY delivers warmth with their new single 'The World Isn't Like a Movie,' released on the 5th. The song, an R&B dance track, reflects winter's essence and showcases the group's growth and charm, following their successful previous releases. Fans praised their performance at the '2026 Countdown Show LIGHT NOW.'

Kstyle presents the top 10 articles of 2025 in Korean entertainment, featuring shocking scandals involving popular actors and idols, sudden deaths, and the debut of new groups. Highlights include Kim Mu-jun's love rumors, the debut of all-Japanese group GPP, and the tragic passing of actress Kim Se-ron.

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.

UNIS, a global girl group formed from the 'UNIVERSE TICKET' audition program, celebrated their new digital single with a fan event in Tokyo. They performed their songs for the first time in front of Japanese fans, sharing their excitement and experiences about recording in Japanese. The event showcased their charm and emotional expression, raising anticipation for their future activities in Japan.

The first lineup for DREAM CONCERT 2026 has been announced, featuring headliners EXO-CBX, MAMAMOO's Hwasa, SHINee's Taemin, and THE BOYZ. The concert will take place on February 6-7, 2026, in Hong Kong, marking a significant event in K-POP history and a step towards global expansion.

On the afternoon of the 29th, Eric from THE BOYZ made an appearance at the red carpet event for the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards held at the MBC Media Center in Mapo, Seoul. Additionally, THE BOYZ released a special clip for their 8th anniversary single 'Still Love You,' and Eric was chosen as the host for Season 4 of 'Idol Radio,' partnering with Sonu.

During the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards, Yu Jae-seok received the grand prize, marking his 21st overall win. The variety show 'New Director Kim Yong-kyung' won six awards, surpassing 'I Live Alone' which won five. Notable winners included Kim Suk and Yoo Se-yoon in the best performer categories.