Special broadcast of "M COUNTDOWN STAGE" at "KCON JAPAN 2024" held in May will be aired on June 20th on CS broadcasting, TBS Channel 1, and Mnet.

SHINee's Taemin is set to perform on Amazon Music's 'In the Paint,' becoming the first K-POP artist to join this global performance series. The show blends basketball and music, featuring artists like Clipse and Nas. Taemin's unique stage presence and recent successes have heightened anticipation for his performance. He will also perform at Coachella 2026, further solidifying his global presence.

ILLIT greets fans for the Lunar New Year, expressing gratitude for their support over the years. They hope fans enjoy time with loved ones and wish for their health and happiness. The group is set to embark on their first tour, 'ILLIT LIVE『PRESS START♥』', starting March 14 in Seoul and covering seven cities including Hong Kong.

ZEROBASEONE celebrates the Lunar New Year with heartfelt greetings, encouraging fans to achieve their goals in 2026, the Year of the Red Horse. They express wishes for health and happiness while announcing their encore concert in Seoul, which sold out quickly, showcasing their immense popularity and upgraded performances.

The audition show 'WORLD SCOUT: THE FINAL PIECE' by HYBE x Geffen Records aims to discover a global star by 2026, featuring talents like Hikorohee and others. The show promises intense competition and emotional stories of the contestants, as they strive to become the final member of a new girl group.

Kamenashi Kazuya stars in the Japanese remake of the hit Korean drama "Stove League," set to air on March 28. The story follows a GM with no baseball experience as he attempts to rebuild a struggling team, facing internal conflicts and making bold decisions. The cast includes notable actors and promises a complex narrative of team dynamics and personal struggles.

&TEAM debuted at Taiwan's New Year event, performing as the final act among top Asian artists. They collaborated with local band 831, showcasing their growing influence in Asia. This marks a significant achievement for the group, having quickly participated in major music shows in Japan and Taiwan within three years of their debut.

SM Entertainment announces record Q4 2025 results, with sales of 319 billion won and operating profit of 54.6 billion won, surpassing market expectations. The growth is attributed to successful world tours of major artists and a focus on sustainable growth strategies under 'SM NEXT 3.0'.

On the afternoon of the 16th, NiziU finished their Nagoya performance of the arena tour 'NiziU Live with U 2026 “NEW EvoNUtion”' and arrived in Korea through Incheon International Airport. The article also mentions their first hall tour finale at Nippon Budokan, where fans had emotional moments, and highlights MAYA's feelings about her first illustrated book, which moved the members to tears.

On the afternoon of the 15th, Tiffany from Girls' Generation and Lee Chang-won appeared on the red carpet at the Hanteo Music Awards 2025 held at the KSPO Dome in Olympic Park, Songpa, Seoul. The event featured a luxurious lineup of 10 groups, including ATEEZ and Hearts2Hearts, with additional acts announced from Billlie to BTOB's Changsub and Lee Yong-ji.

On the morning of the 15th, Minho from SHINee returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport after the SMTOWN LIVE 2025-26 in Bangkok. He also sent a congratulatory message for Kstyle's 14th anniversary. Additionally, the first SMTOWN concert in Fukuoka featured 65 performers, showcasing a spectacular one-night-only collaboration and impressive J-POP covers.