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Kstyle celebrates its 14th anniversary with heartfelt messages and signed gifts from LIGHTSUM. The event features exclusive videos and signed merchandise from various artists. Fans can look forward to special giveaways and updates on the anniversary page!

On the afternoon of the 4th, the '2026 F/W Seoul Fashion Week' was held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, featuring LIGHTSUM members Ju-hyun and Cho-won on the runway. Additionally, LIGHTSUM formed their first unit, fulfilling a dream from their trainee days. The event also highlighted the Grammy-winning cover by a Korean artist, gaining renewed attention.

At the 68th Grammy Awards, the song "Golden" from the Netflix film "KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters" won Best Song Written For Visual Media. The song, performed by the fictional girl group Huntr/x, achieved significant success, topping charts and garnering over a billion views on YouTube. It has inspired numerous K-POP artists to create cover versions, showcasing its global impact.

On January 21, ALPHA DRIVE ONE achieved first place on MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION, just 10 days post-debut. The show featured performances from various artists including SAY MY NAME, Chuu, and former SM trainees. The event took place at MBC Dream Center in Gyeonggi-do, highlighting the rapid rise of ALPHA DRIVE ONE in the music scene.

LIGHTSUM's first unit, featuring San-a, Chowon, and Juhyun, has launched their digital single "Beautiful Pain," showcasing their distinct vocal styles. The song reinterprets BTOB's hit, blending acoustic elements with emotional depth. The members express excitement and gratitude towards their fans, SUMIT, for their support.

LIGHTSUM announces the release of their first unit single 'Beautiful Yet Sad' by members Sunah, Chowon, and Juhyun. The song features emotional vocals and a reinterpretation of a BTOB hit, blending acoustic guitar melodies with LIGHTSUM's delicate sensibilities. The trio aims to deliver warmth during winter, and their previous cover of 'Golden' has already garnered significant attention. The single is available on all music streaming platforms.

CUBE Entertainment announced that LIGHTSUM will debut a new unit group consisting of Sanah, Chowon, and Juhyun, releasing a single in January. The trio, dressed in white against a black background, exudes sophistication and harmony. They previously gained attention with their cover of 'Golden' for the Netflix OST of 'KPOP Girls! Demon Hunters.'

On the afternoon of the 5th, the 2026 S/S Seoul Fashion Week kicked off at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, showcasing the PHENOMENONSEEPER photo wall event with appearances from K-pop stars like PENTAGON's Wooseok, former CIX member Bae Jinyoung, and members from groups such as EVERGLOW, FIFTY FIFTY, and DREAMCATCHER.

LIGHTSUM returns after a long hiatus with a mature new look and sound in their 2nd mini album "Honey or Spice." The members discuss their growth and aspirations, and express gratitude to fans who waited for their comeback.