The presenters for the 2025 MAMA AWARDS have been announced, featuring 25 icons from K-culture, set for November 28-29 in Hong Kong.

SM Entertainment and major affiliates were hit by an external hacking attack that leaked sensitive personal information, including names, phone numbers, addresses, bank account numbers, resident registration numbers, and contract details. SM blocked the attack, is investigating with authorities, and is notifying victims individually.

IVE’s Liz is gaining attention beyond music as a global style icon. STARSHIP Entertainment announced that she was selected as the style icon for H&M’s 2026 fall/winter collection in Greater China and released new gravure photos. She showed a range of looks, from classic and refined to casual, cool, and mature, highlighting her versatility and expressive charm.

The 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards began in Seoul with ARTIST DAY, featuring red-carpet appearances, special stages, and major awards for acts including TREASURE, Young K, P1Harmony, MEOVV, RESCENE, and Novelbright. A surprise collaboration between Novelbright and Young K highlighted the night, and Young K closed the show as Grand Artist.

IVE’s Yujin was featured in a W Korea digital cover and visual collaboration with Chanel Watch & Fine Jewelry. In the photos, she wore simple black outfits and captivated viewers with a sharp gaze and delicate expressions. In an interview, she said she wants to preserve the bright, excited feeling that shows in a person’s eyes and face when doing what they love. She also said a truly wonderful person is someone who can love others, because kindness and consideration naturally shine through. IVE recently returned with their fifth mini album, Looks Can Kill, and is actively promoting it.

TREASURE won four awards, including the grand prize, at the 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards. They thanked KGMA and fans after major success with NEW WAV and its title track IF I, which helped them achieve their second major breakthrough with strong sales, chart results, and a record-fast music video milestone.

On the afternoon of the 7th, ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin left for Beijing, China, through Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. The text also mentions that he confessed why he usually does not drink alcohol, despite being hooked on Japanese draft beer, and that the music video for the title track “UNDEAD” was released, with themes of “beautiful destruction” and “self-transcendence.”

On the afternoon of the 6th, Maison Valentino held an event at the Hyundai Department Store Apgujeong main branch in Seoul’s Gangnam District. IVE’s Liz, Jeon Ryeo-won, and CODE KUNST attended. This article is based on local media coverage, and photo quality may vary.

On the afternoon of the 6th, BABYMONSTER departed for Thailand via Incheon International Airport for the “2026-27 BABYMONSTER WORLD TOUR [CHOOM] IN BANGKOK.” The article is based on local media coverage, and the photos may vary. Related news items were also listed.

On the morning of the 6th, IVE’s Wonyoung attended a photo call event for the apparel brand ROLAROLA at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul. The text also mentions a video in which Wonyoung reveals her surprising eating habits, saying she has recently been eating very little rice and likes desserts, as well as a special in-store promotion to celebrate the first anniversary of UGG Ginza Matsuyadori.

On the afternoon of the 6th, aespa’s KARINA attended the “MLB WINTER CITY: SAVE KARINA” pop-up commemorative event held in Hannam-dong, Yongsan District, Seoul. Related articles mention her interview about why she likes the word “strong” and the release of the MARK & LONA fall/winter collection she wore.