Many male stars, including WOODZ and Kim Jihun, are enlisting for national defense duties, with more to follow in 2024.

"THE SHOW," a popular Korean music program, ended on November 11, 2025, after 14 years on air. The final episode featured emotional farewells from MCs CRAVITY's Hyunjoon, NCT's Xiaojun, and izna's Jeong Sevi, who expressed gratitude to fans and staff. AHOF won the final trophy with their song.

Hoshi's mother, Park Mi-young, has joined the Honor Society, a group for high-value donors, during an event marking 18 years of contributions. The society has seen growth in membership and donations, reflecting a culture of voluntary giving in South Korea. Hoshi and his father are also members, highlighting family involvement in philanthropy.

Hoshi from SEVENTEEN has released a new song titled 'Fallen Superstar' along with a music video. This marks his first English solo track, featuring a story of two wounded individuals finding warmth in each other's flaws. The song combines fast-paced drums with lyrical guitar sounds, showcasing Hoshi's delicate vocals. The music video visually represents the song's themes of love and downfall. Hoshi continues to expand his musical spectrum with various solo works, following the success of his previous surprise release, 'TAKE A SHOT.'

NCT's Jeno and Jaemin star in the sports drama 'Wind Up', directed by Kim Sung-ho. The story follows a high school pitcher struggling to throw strikes and his friendship with a transfer student who claims to be a manager. Jeno makes his acting debut, while Jaemin builds on his previous success. The drama is set to release in the first half of 2026.

On the afternoon of the 7th, SEVENTEEN's Joshua and Seungkwan returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport after completing their 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN U.S.' Additionally, a new unit featuring Dokyeom and Seungkwan is set to debut in January 2026, and SEVENTEEN will perform in major Asian cities again next March.

SEVENTEEN is set to perform at Singapore's National Stadium and the Philippines Sports Stadium in March 2024, marking their second consecutive year of concerts in major Asian cities. They recently kicked off their world tour in Incheon and have performed in North America, with a highly anticipated concert in Nagoya to be live-streamed globally.

SEVENTEEN members DK and Seungkwan are set to release a vocal unit album in January, marking their third debut album. Known for their hit songs and successful unit activities, they continue to expand their musical reach. SEVENTEEN recently completed a successful North American tour and is gearing up for their Japan tour, showcasing their global appeal.

On the afternoon of the 5th, SEVENTEEN members Mingyu, DK, Vernon, and Dino returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport after concluding their 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR [NEW_] IN U.S.' The North American tour was a success, receiving acclaim from international media for their overwhelming stage presence. Additionally, their hit songs 'HOME;RUN' and 'God of Music' achieved gold certification from the Japan Record Association.

On the afternoon of the 31st, Doyoung from NCT sang the national anthem at the KBO League game between LG Twins and Hanwha Eagles. Following the announcement of his military enlistment with Jungwoo on December 8, Doyoung donated approximately 10 million yen to support school construction in Uganda the day after the enlistment news.

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