Seoul Fashion Week showcased the PHENOMENON SEEPER collection with appearances from various artists including Han Seungwoo and DREAMCATCHER.

On the afternoon of the 4th, the '2026 F/W Seoul Fashion Week' was held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, featuring LIGHTSUM members Ju-hyun and Cho-won on the runway. Additionally, LIGHTSUM formed their first unit, fulfilling a dream from their trainee days. The event also highlighted the Grammy-winning cover by a Korean artist, gaining renewed attention.

At the 68th Grammy Awards, the song "Golden" from the Netflix film "KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters" won Best Song Written For Visual Media. The song, performed by the fictional girl group Huntr/x, achieved significant success, topping charts and garnering over a billion views on YouTube. It has inspired numerous K-POP artists to create cover versions, showcasing its global impact.

On January 21, MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION aired live from Goyang City, featuring ALPHA DRIVE ONE as the winner. Other performers included SAY MY NAME, Chuu, and members from Golden Child, n.SSign, LIGHTSUM, and former SM trainees. SAY MY NAME celebrated their first music show win after debuting on Music Bank.

On January 21, ALPHA DRIVE ONE achieved first place on MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION, just 10 days post-debut. The show featured performances from various artists including SAY MY NAME, Chuu, and former SM trainees. The event took place at MBC Dream Center in Gyeonggi-do, highlighting the rapid rise of ALPHA DRIVE ONE in the music scene.

LIGHTSUM's first unit, featuring San-a, Chowon, and Juhyun, has launched their digital single "Beautiful Pain," showcasing their distinct vocal styles. The song reinterprets BTOB's hit, blending acoustic elements with emotional depth. The members express excitement and gratitude towards their fans, SUMIT, for their support.

LIGHTSUM announces the release of their first unit single 'Beautiful Yet Sad' by members Sunah, Chowon, and Juhyun. The song features emotional vocals and a reinterpretation of a BTOB hit, blending acoustic guitar melodies with LIGHTSUM's delicate sensibilities. The trio aims to deliver warmth during winter, and their previous cover of 'Golden' has already garnered significant attention. The single is available on all music streaming platforms.

Choi Yubin, former member of MIRAE, announces a new artistic journey via social media. He expresses gratitude to fans for their support during his reflective 1.5 years post-group activities, emphasizing the importance of music and his desire to return to the stage with a matured presence.

CUBE Entertainment announced that LIGHTSUM will debut a new unit group consisting of Sanah, Chowon, and Juhyun, releasing a single in January. The trio, dressed in white against a black background, exudes sophistication and harmony. They previously gained attention with their cover of 'Golden' for the Netflix OST of 'KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters.'

The results of the Kstyle AWARDS 2025, co-hosted by IDOL CHAMP and Kstyle, have been announced. Voting took place from December 10 to 24, 2025, with winners in five categories. Notably, XngHan & Xoul and Sakurazaka46 won in the NEXT STAR and GLOBAL RISING STAR categories, respectively, reflecting global fan engagement.

The Kstyle AWARDS 2025 fan voting event runs from December 10 to 24, allowing fans to vote for their favorite K-POP artists in five categories. Results will be announced on December 25-26. Voting requires 'Ruby CHAMSIM' from the IDOL CHAMP app, with each vote costing 20 Ruby CHAMSIM.