STARSHIP Entertainment artists celebrate Lunar New Year with heartfelt messages, wishing fans health and happiness for 2026.
February/17/2026 18:57
Artists belonging to STARSHIP Entertainment conveyed greetings as the Lunar New Year holiday approached. Yesterday (the 16th), they released a video filled with warm and energetic messages for the Lunar New Year through their respective group's official social media. K.will said, "It’s been almost 20 years since I’ve been sending Lunar New Year greetings, and it’s quite emotional. Since this is the first major holiday of 2026, I hope you put aside your diet worries for a while and eat healthily." He conveyed his heartfelt wish for everyone to have a warm and happy Lunar New Year. MONSTA X expressed, "During this major holiday, I hope you eat lots of delicious food and gain plenty of happy energy while playing Yunnori (a traditional Korean board game). I know some of you are working during the holiday, but please take care of your health and spend time recharging your energy so that it can be a holiday filled with laughter." WJSN shared, "The hopeful Lunar New Year of 2026 has begun. I’m curious if everyone made wishes, but we hope that UJONG (the fan name), WJSN, and those around us stay healthy." They continued, "We will work hard to show you a good side this year, so please support us a lot." CRAVITY said, "For this Lunar New Year holiday, please set aside your worries and enjoy Tteokguk (Korean rice cake soup) with your family and relatives, filling both your heart and stomach." They added, "Since this year is the year of the red horse, I hope you passionately challenge yourself and achieve what you desire." They also mentioned they would visit their fans, LAVITY, with diverse activities this year. IVE stated, "It seems like it will be a more enjoyable year as we spend the start of 2026 with DIVE (the fan name). Health is the most important for a happy year, so I hope you have a happy holiday with plenty of rest during this break." They continued, "Our second full album will be released on the 23rd, so please look forward to it." KiiiKiii shared, "This is our first New Year with TIKI (the fan name), and it feels more meaningful to meet through our activities." They added, "I want to share many moments with TIKI for a long time and repay them with more enjoyable stages and exciting activities this year." IDID chose the children’s song "Seollal" as a song that comes to mind for the Lunar New Year and sang it. They humorously said, "I hope you have a happy holiday eating lots of delicious food with your family. For those returning home from afar, please remember to wear your seatbelt. And I recommend listening to IDID’s songs in the car." They continued, "Let’s run together with IDID this year," hinting at their ongoing passionate activities. The artists from STARSHIP Entertainment, who are expanding their activities in various fields, are planning to visit their fans with even more diverse activities in 2026.
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