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

NCT's Taeyong was discharged from military service today, expressing gratitude to fans for their support. He shared his feelings about returning in the snowy weather and promised to prepare for upcoming activities. Fans worldwide celebrated his return with messages of joy. Taeyong, who debuted in 2016, was the first from NCT to enlist and has been active in various groups and as a solo artist. Interest is high regarding his future endeavors post-discharge.

"Zankon," a joint Japanese-Korean short drama featuring iKON's Jin-an, premieres on Dec 12, 2025. It tells the story of a streamer who encounters a female swordswoman's spirit and battles evil in modern Seoul. The drama is notable for its vertical format and explores themes of good and evil in society.

SEVENTEEN's concert at Tokyo Dome on December 11-12 was part of their Japan tour, following performances in Incheon, North America, and Asia. The event was filled with excitement as fans, known as CARAT, celebrated with the group. SEVENTEEN ranked 2nd in the annual live attendance ranking, showcasing their popularity. They will conclude their Japan tour with final shows in Fukuoka on December 20-21.

HYBE has entered the global concert market's Big 4, ranking 4th in Billboard's 2025 Boxscore report with $469.2M in tour sales. This success is attributed to artists from HYBE MUSIC GROUP, including BTS, SEVENTEEN, and ENHYPEN, who collectively attracted millions of fans. SEVENTEEN's world tour alone drew 964,000 attendees, while J-HOPE's solo tour reached over 500,000 fans. HYBE emphasizes its strategy of focusing on artist creativity and fan experiences to continue thriving in the global market.

Sungkwan of SEVENTEEN attended the 1st anniversary event for 'Forest Green Finger' in Japan, engaging with 550 fans. He shared skincare tips, his love for Japanese food, and humorous anecdotes, including his desire to play badminton with fans. He ended the event with an acapella performance of 'Raindrops.'

Sungkwang from SEVENTEEN appeared at the 'FoRest by Greenfinger' event in Tokyo, promoting the clean beauty skincare brand he models for. He entertained fans with discussions about skincare and his recent activities. The event includes a popup store with special promotions and products available at various HMV locations.

SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan attended the 'FoRest by Greenfinger' event in Tokyo, promoting the clean beauty skincare brand he models for. He entertained fans with discussions about skincare and his recent activities. The event features special promotions and a pop-up store across multiple locations in Japan from November to December 2025.

On the afternoon of the 10th, SEVENTEEN departed from Incheon International Airport to Japan for their Tokyo concert as part of their world tour. This article is based on local media coverage. After their Osaka performance, they expressed their excitement about returning to Japan after a year, especially to Nagoya, saying, 'We really missed you.'

On the morning of the 10th, NCT's Johnny departed from Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. Meanwhile, members Doyoung and Jungwoo revealed their shaved heads as they prepare to enlist in the military today (12/8). Additionally, stylish idols like RIIZE's Wonbin and TWICE's Momo shared their must-have autumn items.

Ahead of his military enlistment, NCT's Doyoung released the music video for his new single 'Promise' to express gratitude to fans. The ballad features simple melodies enhanced by strings, with lyrics he wrote that convey deep emotions. The MV uses a symbolic potted four-leaf clover to represent unspoken words and the bittersweet feeling of separation, emphasizing that they won't forget each other despite the distance. The single, which includes 'Whistle (Feat. BELLE of KISS OF LIFE)', was released on various music platforms today at 6 PM.