The 2025 SBS歌謡大典 will showcase 36 artists including TVXQ's Yunho and NCT's Taeyong, with special stages and collaborations.

The 70th New Year Ekiden 2026 will be broadcast live by TBS on January 1, featuring K from &TEAM as a supporter. K, a former elite runner, aims to enhance the event's excitement, leveraging his experience from the Tokyo 2025 World Athletics Championships. The race will showcase top athletes, including seven from the Tokyo World Championships and six from the Paris Olympics.

THE BOYZ enchanted global audiences with a Christmas-like stage at the 2025 SBS Music Awards on December 25. Sonu's special performance of his self-composed song showcased emotional depth, while their title track 'VVV' highlighted their synergy with energetic choreography and vibrant costumes. They will continue their year-end performances at the 2025 MBC Music Festival on the 31st.

RIIZE is set to release their 2nd Japanese single 'All of You' on February 18, 2026, after a 1 year and 5 month hiatus. The single includes new tracks 'All of You' and 'Flashlight' and will be available in four formats. A special DVD featuring behind-the-scenes content from their concert tour will also be included in the limited editions.

ILLIT showcased a variety of captivating performances at the 2025 SBS Song Festival, featuring their singles 'NOT CUTE ANYMORE' and 'jellyous.' Their ghost bride concept and dynamic dance breaks captivated the audience. Special unit 'Nunsaramz' with Wonhee and Eunhak reinterpreted IU's holiday song, gaining significant fan attention. ILLIT continues to engage fans worldwide with upcoming performances in Japan and Korea.

At the 2025 SBS Song Festival, BABYMONSTER captivated audiences with their live performance of 'WE GO UP' and 'PSYCHO,' demonstrating their vocal prowess and stage presence. Their dynamic choreography and engaging expressions drew the crowd in, solidifying their status as a rising girl group. With ongoing concerts and previous accolades, expectations for their future are high.

A packaging issue with Pepero sold in Canada led to the omission of Stray Kids' member Han, sparking protests from fans. Lotte Wellfood acknowledged the mistake on December 21, apologized to Han and the fans, and promised to address concerns and provide further updates for those who purchased the product.

BOYNEXTDOOR delivered a captivating winter-themed performance at the '2025 SBS歌謡大典', featuring their hit '今日だけ I LOVE YOU' and a special collaboration. Their engaging stage presence and impressive vocals have led to high chart rankings, including 4th on TikTok's 'Year In Music' and 7th on Apple Music's '年間トップ100'. Upcoming performances at major events are highly anticipated.

On the afternoon of the 26th, BABYMONSTER departed for Thailand through Incheon International Airport for their 'LOVE MONSTERS' Asia Fan Concert 2025-26. They recently made an appearance on the red carpet at the '2025 SBS Song Festival' and concluded their first fan concert in Japan, attracting 100,000 attendees across 8 performances in 4 cities.

On the afternoon of the 26th, TREASURE left for Japan via Incheon International Airport for scheduled performances. They will cover BIGBANG songs on the December 29 broadcast of NTV's 'Announcement! The Most Listened to Song of the Year' and are also set to appear on the 'CDTV Live! Live! New Year's Countdown Fes. 2025→2026' on December 31. This article is based on local media coverage, and there may be variations in the accompanying photos.

BOYNEXTDOOR will debut their first talk variety show, 'BOYNEXTDOOR トモダチベース', starting April 11, 2026. The show will feature the six members interacting with various guests, showcasing their personalities and building friendships. It aims to connect with fans and create a fun atmosphere every Saturday on Nippon TV.