At the MBC Awards, SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan wins after 7 years, and he and DK perform solo songs, delighting fans with their charm.

Seungkwan of SEVENTEEN received the 'Hot Issue Award' at the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards, marking his first trophy in seven years. He expressed gratitude to his team and showcased his passion for volleyball during his appearance on the show 'New Director Kim Yong-kyung,' where he supported players and analyzed opponents. He continues to pursue music, with a mini-album set for release in January 2024.

SEVENTEEN's DK and Seungkwan showcase their exceptional vocal talents through solo song covers, generating excitement for their 1st mini-album 'Serenade,' set to release on January 12. Their unique interpretations of each other's songs highlight their artistry, and their recent cover video gained significant popularity on YouTube.

Pledis Entertainment has taken legal action against individuals spreading false information and defaming SEVENTEEN. They are actively cooperating with investigations and have reported ongoing cases of leaked confidential information. The agency emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy towards any infringement of artist rights and appreciates fan support in reporting malicious posts.

BTS, Im Young-woong, and IVE ranked as the top three in December's singer brand reputation. The analysis showed a 15.89% decrease in big data compared to November. BTS maintained the top spot, while Im Young-woong and IVE followed. The study analyzed consumer behavior and brand communication values.

The results of the Kstyle AWARDS 2025, co-hosted by IDOL CHAMP and Kstyle, have been announced. Voting took place from December 10 to 24, 2025, with winners in five categories. Notably, XngHan & Xoul and Sakurazaka46 won in the NEXT STAR and GLOBAL RISING STAR categories, respectively, reflecting global fan engagement.

SEVENTEEN's DK and Seungkwan have unveiled official photos for their first mini-album 'Serenade.' The photos, in 青痕 and COMPACT versions, reflect themes of lingering emotions after love. The album, set to release on January 12, 2024, explores the journey of love, from encounters to farewells, through emotional storytelling.

In a recent campaign video, S.COUPS and Shohei Ohtani exchanged gifts, with S.COUPS receiving a stylish black leather jacket and Ohtani getting a cute teddy bear. Fans praised their collaboration, calling it a meeting of big stars. S.COUPS is also set to hold his first live tour in Japan with special unit CxM.

Controversy arises after a military officer asked SEVENTEEN's Woozi, a trainee, to introduce a wedding singer. The military states it was a voluntary act, but critics argue it's inappropriate for officers to make such requests of trainees. Woozi is now serving as an assistant instructor in the same unit as the officer.

SEVENTEEN's song 'Now -Even if the World Ends Tomorrow-' has surpassed 50 million streams, earning gold certification from the RIAJ. The track, blending alternative rock and EDM, conveys a message of cherishing moments. It is featured in their first best album and was the theme song for a popular drama. SEVENTEEN recently completed a successful world tour in Japan and will also provide an ending theme for the upcoming 'BEASTARS FINAL SEASON' on Netflix in March 2026.

SEVENTEEN's Dokyum and Seungkwan delicately express winter emotions in their 1st mini-album 'Serenade.' Pledis Entertainment released official photos highlighting the theme of 'unadorned love.' The album captures various moments of ordinary love, set to release on January 12, 2026, with additional promotional content to follow.