IVE's Rei, i-dle's So-yeon, and former DIA's Chae-young attended the UGG launch event in Gangnam, Seoul, on the 30th.

i-dle is set to release their 2026 Season's Greetings, themed around a charming rural village and farmers. The package includes a calendar, diary, posters, and more, with special events during the pre-order period. Fans can receive selfie photo cards and signed Polaroids with their purchases. i-dle continues to achieve remarkable success, including multiple million-seller albums and a hit song surpassing 400 million streams on Spotify.

The 2025 SBS歌謡大典 will be hosted by Young K, Yujin, and Jaemin, showcasing a mix of K-POP genres. The event, themed 'Golden Loop', will reflect on K-POP's journey in 2025 and feature a stellar lineup including Stray Kids and ENHYPEN. It takes place on December 25.

On the morning of the 18th, i-dle's Miyeon departed through Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. She is looking forward to new challenges, expressing a desire to try acting. Additionally, she will collaborate with Sato Takeru for a special duet performance at a concert in Seoul, exciting her Korean fans.

On the afternoon of the 16th, Wonyoung from IVE attended a pop-up event for the outdoor brand EIDER at the café 'Scène' in Seoul's Seongsu-dong. This event coincided with reports of her purchasing a luxury apartment in Seoul worth over 1.4 billion yen, and ongoing legal issues involving a YouTuber who defamed her and others, facing a two-year prison sentence and three years of probation.

At the 2025 KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS, Stray Kids won the Grand Record and Grand Honor's Choice, while IVE received the Grand Song award. Stray Kids expressed gratitude to their fans and reflected on their journey since debuting in 2018, while IVE celebrated their achievements and connection with fans during their world tour.

In a recent interview, Miyeon of i-dle discussed her artistic growth over eight years, her love for quiet time at home, and her desire to explore acting. She reflected on how her experiences have broadened her musical expression and emphasized the importance of rest amidst her busy schedule. Miyeon expressed gratitude to her fans and excitement for future developments in her career.

Seiko Matsuda, a legendary figure in Japanese music, will perform in Korea for the first time on February 22, 2025, as part of the INSPIRE Concert Series. This concert celebrates her 45th anniversary and showcases her iconic hits. Tickets go on sale on November 28, with a tribute album featuring 8 artists releasing on November 5.

Wonyoung of IVE has bought a luxury apartment in Hannam-dong, Seoul, for 13.7 billion won, with ownership registration completed last month. The property offers views of the Han River and Namsan, has 24-hour security, and is known for its privacy features. Previously, actress Kim Tae-hee lived there before marrying Rain.

On the afternoon of the 11th, a select photo call event for the brand MIU MIU was held at the Cheongdam store in Gangnam, Seoul. Attendees included former DIA's Chaeyoung, VERIVERY's Kangmin, MEOVV's Ella, and others. Chaeyoung praised actor Lee Jin-wook as a mood maker, while KISS OF LIFE's Julie announced legal action over leaked surveillance footage, denying dating rumors with Kangmin.

A YouTuber, known as A, received a 2-year prison sentence suspended for 3 years for defaming celebrities, including IVE's Wonyoung. He was also fined 210 million won and ordered to perform 120 hours of community service. Wonyoung is pursuing a separate civil lawsuit for damages against A.