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The concert from i-dle's first Japan tour, titled '2025 i-dle first japan tour [逢い-dle]', will be exclusively streamed live on U-NEXT on December 25. A catch-up viewing option will be available until January 8. The tour featured performances of their lead song and special concert production.

i-dle is set to release their 2026 Season's Greetings, themed around a charming rural village and farmers. The package includes a calendar, diary, posters, and more, with special events during the pre-order period. Fans can receive selfie photo cards and signed Polaroids with their purchases. i-dle continues to achieve remarkable success, including multiple million-seller albums and a hit song surpassing 400 million streams on Spotify.

U-NEXT announces episode 4 of 'Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess', featuring a new producer mission where Japanese and Korean participants collaborate. Producers like i-dle's Soyoun and Gaeko provide direct support. The episode showcases self-produced performances, highlighting the participants' talents and unique styles. New songs will be released as audio tracks soon.

On the afternoon of the 30th, the UGG launch event in Gangnam, Seoul, featured IVE's Rei, i-dle's So-yeon, and former DIA's Chae-young. IVE's Rei and Liz, along with seven other groups, will cover Seiko Matsuda's classic songs for a tribute album releasing on November 5. i-dle's Ugi performed an impromptu solo, and Miyeon mentioned her solo album as their first Japan tour concluded successfully.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, the 2025 Korean Culture and Arts Awards ceremony was held at the National Theater in Seoul. Celebrities like Park Bo-young, i-dle's So-yeon, and G-DRAGON walked the red carpet. Three individuals received the 'Cultural Medal,' while TVXQ, SEVENTEEN, and Lee Min-ho were honored with presidential awards.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, the 2025 Korean Culture and Arts Awards ceremony was held at the National Theater in Seoul, featuring stars like G-DRAGON, TVXQ, and Lee Min-ho. The awards recognize individuals and groups contributing to the spread of Hallyu culture. Notably, G-DRAGON and others received the prestigious Cultural Medal from the Korean government.

R.Tee has officially apologized for the plagiarism controversy surrounding his music video 'DAMDADI,' admitting to oversight in the production process. He expressed regret for any discomfort caused to artist Yseult and emphasized the need for thorough checks in future projects. He also clarified that Soojin from i-dle was not involved in the video's concept or direction. The video will be removed from official channels as part of taking responsibility.

On the afternoon of the 17th, i-dle departed through Incheon International Airport for their first Japan tour, '2025 i-dle first japan tour [逢い-dle].' The tour will feature performances at Saitama Super Arena and GLION ARENA KOBE on October 18 and 19. The article includes insights from local media and mentions various stage performances, including covers of popular anime songs.

Soyeon from i-dle made her return to 'UNPRETTY RAP STAR' after 9 years, serving as MC and main producer. She reflected on her past experiences in audition shows, emphasizing the importance of self-production and music creation. During the show, she inspired participants with her heartfelt reactions and provided valuable advice based on her own journey.

At the press conference for 'HIP POP Princess', Soyoung from i-dle expressed her feelings about returning to 'UNPRETTY RAP STAR' after 9 years. She reflects on her journey from being the youngest participant to now returning as an adult. The show aims to create a new global hip-hop girl group, blending Korean and Japanese cultures, and will premiere on October 16.