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Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP launch the 'Strongest Visual Ranking' with voting starting Jan 26. Fans can vote for K-POP idols in TEENS, 20s, and 30s+ categories. The winner will be announced around Feb 10. Voting requires 'Ruby CHAMSIM' from the IDOLCHAMP app, which can be earned or purchased.

KCON Japan 2026 will take place from May 8-10 in Chiba, showcasing K-POP and Korean culture. The festival promises a diverse program reflecting global fan requests, featuring artists like &TEAM, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and CORTIS. KCON has established itself as a leading platform for K-culture worldwide.

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.

The 'SDGs Promotion TGC Shizuoka 2026 by TOKYO GIRLS COLLECTION' will be held on January 10, 2026, featuring renowned models like Ikeda Elaiza and various artists. The event promises a star-studded lineup and exciting performances, marking a significant return to local events after several years.

On December 31, TBS will broadcast the annual CDTV New Year's Countdown Fes. 2025-2026 from 11:45 PM to 5:00 AM, featuring 76 artists. The event will showcase hit songs from 2025 and introduce rising stars for 2026, hosted by Etocchan and EXIT. The full lineup will be revealed on the official website at noon on the same day.

The Kstyle AWARDS 2025 fan voting event runs from December 10 to 24, allowing fans to vote for their favorite K-POP artists in five categories. Results will be announced on December 25-26. Voting requires 'Ruby CHAMSIM' from the IDOL CHAMP app, with each vote costing 20 Ruby CHAMSIM.

The Best Artist 2025 event will feature over 40 artists, including Masaharu Fukuyama and Aina the End, celebrating music with live performances. Special tributes will honor past performances, and notable songs from the Heisei era will be sung live. The event airs on November 29, 2025.

11月22日放送の「with MUSIC」に、山下智久が初出演し、デビュー当時の映像や2曲を披露。INIとCORTISも参加し、それぞれ最新曲をパフォーマンス。番組は22:00から放送される。

On November 8, Venue101 celebrates its 101st episode with a special program featuring performances from popular artists like INI and NiziU, memorable moments, and viewer requests for favorite performances. The show will also include guest appearances from artists like KiiiKiii and Hinatazaka46, along with a retrospective of the past three and a half years.

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.