SEVENTEEN members Joshua, DK, Seungkwan, Vernon, and Dino returned to Korea after their concert in Hong Kong on the 29th.

BTS, Im Young-woong, and IVE ranked as the top three in December's singer brand reputation. The analysis showed a 15.89% decrease in big data compared to November. BTS maintained the top spot, while Im Young-woong and IVE followed. The study analyzed consumer behavior and brand communication values.

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.

SEVENTEEN's DK and Seungkwan have unveiled official photos for their first mini-album 'Serenade.' The photos, in 青痕 and COMPACT versions, reflect themes of lingering emotions after love. The album, set to release on January 12, 2024, explores the journey of love, from encounters to farewells, through emotional storytelling.

In a recent campaign video, S.COUPS and Shohei Ohtani exchanged gifts, with S.COUPS receiving a stylish black leather jacket and Ohtani getting a cute teddy bear. Fans praised their collaboration, calling it a meeting of big stars. S.COUPS is also set to hold his first live tour in Japan with special unit CxM.

Controversy arises after a military officer asked SEVENTEEN's Woozi, a trainee, to introduce a wedding singer. The military states it was a voluntary act, but critics argue it's inappropriate for officers to make such requests of trainees. Woozi is now serving as an assistant instructor in the same unit as the officer.

SEVENTEEN's song 'Now -Even if the World Ends Tomorrow-' has surpassed 50 million streams, earning gold certification from the RIAJ. The track, blending alternative rock and EDM, conveys a message of cherishing moments. It is featured in their first best album and was the theme song for a popular drama. SEVENTEEN recently completed a successful world tour in Japan and will also provide an ending theme for the upcoming 'BEASTARS FINAL SEASON' on Netflix in March 2026.

SEVENTEEN's Dokyum and Seungkwan delicately express winter emotions in their 1st mini-album 'Serenade.' Pledis Entertainment released official photos highlighting the theme of 'unadorned love.' The album captures various moments of ordinary love, set to release on January 12, 2026, with additional promotional content to follow.

On the morning of the 22nd, SEVENTEEN completed their Fukuoka concert for the 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN JAPAN' and arrived in Korea via Incheon International Airport. The article notes that the information comes from local media, and there may be variations in the photos provided. SEVENTEEN's Japan tour, consisting of 10 performances across 4 cities, was a great success, and they also announced their selection for a popular anime's theme song.

SEVENTEEN's world tour finale in Fukuoka on December 20-21 was a grand success, attracting around 420,000 fans. The concert featured energetic performances of new songs, heartfelt interactions with fans, and a surprise announcement about their upcoming song for 'BEASTARS FINAL SEASON'.

SEVENTEEN's Dokyum and Seungkwan are gearing up for their 1st mini-album 'Serenade', with a promotional schedule revealing teasers and content that evoke winter themes. The album explores various moments of love, promising relatable emotions. The duo aims to showcase their vocal prowess as a K-POP vocal duo.