K-POP artists perform at Poyong Mad Festival in South Korea on July 20, 2024, organized by Poyong City and KBS.

Fan Minhyun of NU'EST is gaining attention for his activities after military service. Pledis Entertainment announced on October 23 that he is being considered for a role in 'Study Group' Season 2, a popular TVING original drama based on a webcomic. The show has received positive viewer feedback and topped new paid subscriber numbers for five consecutive weeks. Minhyun, who enlisted in March last year, will be discharged on December 20 and has also been selected as the MC for the '2025 MBC Song Festival', heightening interest in his future projects.

Annie from ALLDAY PROJECT has been appointed as the new MC for the 2025 MBC Song Festival, taking over from Yuna after her 10-year tenure. She will co-host with Minho from SHINee and fan Minhyun, who has previously hosted the event. The festival is set to air on December 31 in South Korea.

The 2025 KGMA, themed 'LINK to K-POP', will take place on Nov 14-15 in Incheon, featuring 31 artists. Highlights include unique performances by Stray Kids and IVE, a special stage by NATTY, and covers by 5th generation groups of hits from earlier generations, showcasing K-POP's evolution.

On MBC's 'Radio Star', Kim Ji-hoon shared his dream of becoming a singer, recalling his time as an SM trainee. Despite shifting to acting, he still aspires to sing, inspired by Park Hyo-shin. He practices diligently and refuses to release music he doesn't believe in, promising to sing on a future episode.

On October 15, a charity event for the 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign took place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul. The event featured numerous K-pop stars, including members of BTS, BIGBANG, and Stray Kids, as well as popular actors, creating a glamorous atmosphere. The event highlighted the importance of breast cancer awareness and showcased the unity of the entertainment industry.

On the afternoon of the 15th, a charity event for the 20th Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign was held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Seoul, attended by K-pop artists including aespa, IVE's Wonyoung, Yujin, LE SSERAFIM's Kim Chaewon, and others. The event highlighted the importance of awareness and support for breast cancer.

The 2025 KOREA GRAND MUSIC AWARDS will showcase 31 artists over two days in Incheon. Notable performers include ATEEZ, Stray Kids, and BOYNEXTDOOR, promising exciting live performances. The event will feature a mix of established and rookie artists, with Nam Ji-hyun as MC and various top actors as presenters.

The Korean film 'Hear Me: Our Summer' portrays the sparkle of youthful love and life's dilemmas, featuring Hong Kyung and No Yoon Seo. It opens in Japan on September 26, 2025. The story follows Yongjun, who falls for Yorum, a swimmer with a hearing disability, as they navigate their feelings and dreams amidst summer adventures.

UNIS has released their highly anticipated first digital single 'Moshi Moshi' in Japan. To celebrate, they participated in a video interview with Kstyle, sharing personal introductions, fan reactions from their Tokyo concert, and insights about their collaboration with HoneyWorks. The song quickly gained popularity, surpassing 10 million views on social media within 10 days and ranking on music charts in 16 countries. UNIS, a next-gen K-POP group formed from the audition show 'UNIVERSE TICKET', consists of eight members from Japan, the Philippines, and South Korea, officially debuting in March 2024.

UNIS, a next-generation K-POP group from the audition show 'UNIVERSE TICKET', has released their first digital single 'Moshi Moshi♡' in Japan. The song achieved over 10 million views on social media within 10 days and ranked on music charts in 16 countries. A video interview reveals their thoughts on collaborating with HoneyWorks and their favorite things in Japan.