
At the '2025 MelOn Music Awards' (hereafter 'MMA 2025'), a diverse range of celebrities will serve as presenters. MelOn announced the lineup for the award ceremony to be held on December 20 at the Seoul Gocheok Sky Dome. First, Park Eun-bin, who showcased unique acting skills in the medical thriller drama 'Hyper Knife,' and Kim Min-ha, who emotionally portrayed the growth and love of youth during the Asian financial crisis in the drama 'Teppun Trading,' have confirmed their participation. Shin Eun-soo, Ok Ja-yeon, and Ryu Hae-young will also take the stage as presenters. Bona from Cosmic Girls, who has expanded her activities into historical dramas through 'Oni-gong,' Son Na-eun, who debuted as Apink and has established herself as an actress, and Jung Ji-so, who delivered a powerful performance in 'My Annoying Brother,' will also serve as presenters. Kim Ye-won, Han Ji-woon, and choreographer Kany, who is gaining attention with Meme, as well as Shin Do-hyun, who made an impression as a child actor in 'Bad Relationship' will also participate in 'MMA 2025.' Yoon Jong-shin and 'Figure Prince' Cha Jun-hwan will appear as presenters, raising expectations. Presenters such as Ahn Jae-hyun, Moon Sang-min, Kim Jae-won, and Ho Nam-jun are also attracting attention from K-POP fans. Multi-talented entertainers Jung Hyuk, Shin Seung-ho, and next-generation scene-stealer Ryu Kyung-soo will also make an appearance. Travel YouTuber Kwak Tube (Kwak Jun-bin), Kim Do-wan, Noh Sang-hyun, Kim Min-kyu, and Bae Hyun-sung will visit the Gocheok Sky Dome. The glamorous lineup is completed by YouTuber Mimi Minu, who has 1.9 million subscribers, runner-up of 'Devil's Plan' science YouTuber Kwedo, Ho Seong-bum, and WING, recognized as Korea's top beatboxer. The award ceremony, sponsored by Kakao Bank, carries the main slogan 'Play The Moment,' meaning 'Let's connect through music and meet all recorded moments and stories at 'MMA 2025.' Performances will feature a luxurious lineup of artists including G-DRAGON, Park Jae-bum, 10CM, Zico from Block B, EXO, WOODZ, BLACKPINK's Jennie, aespa, IVE, HANRORO, BOYNEXTDOOR, RIIZE, PLAVE, NCT WISH, ILLIT, Hearts2Hearts, KiiiKiii, ALLDAY PROJECT, IDID, and ALPHA DRIVE ONE, garnering expectations from music fans worldwide.
BLACKPINK has teamed up with Tamagotchi to launch the 'BLACKPINK Original Tamagotchi' on December 23, 2023, via KakaoTalk's gift service. This collectible device is part of a pre-launch for a larger collaboration set for 2026, capitalizing on the retro trend and BLACKPINK's global fanbase to generate significant interest.
INB100 is actively pursuing legal action against individuals spreading false information and malicious comments about Baekhyun of EXO. They have filed formal complaints based on collected evidence and fan information, with multiple criminal charges applied. Some cases have already resulted in judicial decisions, while others are under investigation. INB100 assures fans of timely updates on progress and continues to monitor for further legal actions.
The second lineup for the D Awards has been announced, featuring BOYNEXTDOOR, 82MAJOR, QWER, and izna. The event will take place on February 11, 2026, at Korea University's Pajong Gymnasium in Seoul. This follows the first lineup announcement, increasing anticipation for the awards ceremony.
NEWALRIN, a Korean women's fashion brand launched in 2023, is expanding into Japan through the Asian fashion platform '60%'. Known for its feminine designs that blend trends, it has gained popularity among young women and K-POP idols. The brand offers a diverse range of products and has a strong presence in both stage and casual wear.
Lee Kwang-soo is set to host the wedding of his close friend Kim Woo-bin and Shin Mina on December 20 at the Shilla Hotel. The couple, who have been in a public relationship for 10 years, will hold a private ceremony with only family and close friends. EXO's D.O. was supposed to sing but cannot attend due to the MelOn Music Awards.
The film adaptation of the globally popular web novel 'Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint' will premiere in Japan on March 20, 2026. The story follows Doksha, the sole reader of a novel that becomes reality, as he faces survival challenges in a dystopian world. The film features a star-studded cast and has already achieved significant success in Korea and other Asian countries.
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