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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.

On December 29, TOMORROW X TOGETHER, ILLIT, and CORTIS will perform at the '2025 Annual Music Awards' on NTV, featuring the year's most streamed songs. The event will include live performances from various artists, celebrating the top music of 2025 with a special collaboration by Hikawa Kiyoshi and Tetsuya Komuro.

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.

Tsuruho Shion from JO1 has announced that he will conclude his activities with the group by December 31, 2025. This decision follows a five-month hiatus during which he reflected on his future. He expressed gratitude to fans and members, emphasizing his love for them despite stepping away from the group.

At the 2025 MAMA Awards, JO1 won 'Favorite Asian Artist' and delivered a spectacular performance featuring 'BE CLASSIC' and 'Handz In My Pocket'. The event, held in Hong Kong, highlighted their 5th anniversary and global expansion, with members expressing gratitude to fans in multiple languages. JO1 is set to perform at the Jingle Ball in Dallas and LA.

The 2025 MAMA AWARDS will take place on November 28-29 at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, streamed live in Japan on TELASA with Japanese subtitles. The event includes a red carpet and performances from various artists. For those unable to watch live, a full recap will be available on November 30. A special program will air on November 27, featuring highlights from previous awards.

Dr.G, a Korean cosmetics brand, has unveiled new visuals featuring JO1's Sato Keigo as their brand ambassador. The visuals showcase the Black Snail Line, which incorporates mucin from black snails for anti-aging skincare. This line aims to provide moisture and protection for aging skin, addressing dryness and other signs of aging with scientifically-backed formulations.

Dr.G, the leading Korean skincare brand founded by dermatologist Dr. Ahn Gon-Young, has appointed JO1's Sato Keigo as its brand ambassador starting November 1, 2025. The brand is known for its Red Blemish Clear Soothing Cream, which has sold over 30 million units. Dr.G focuses on sensitive skin care and has expanded to 13 countries since its launch in Japan in 2020.

The 2025 MAMA AWARDS will feature 25 prominent presenters from K-culture, including Park Hyung-sik and Jo Yuri from IZ*ONE. The event will take place on November 28-29 at Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong, showcasing various K-POP artists and groups. Hosts include Park Bo-gum and Kim Hyesoo.