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On the afternoon of the 16th, a press screening for the film 'Eighteen Youth' took place at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Seoul. Attendees included Jung So-min, former Weki Meki member Kim Do-young, Cosmic Girls' Exy, and director Oh Il-sun. The film portrays a humorous story between a unique teacher and a high school student feeling burdened by him.

Artists from STARSHIP Entertainment shared warm Lunar New Year greetings, expressing hopes for health and happiness in 2026. Each artist conveyed personal messages, encouraging fans to enjoy the holiday, focus on health, and look forward to exciting activities throughout the year.

On January 21, MBC MUSIC's SHOW CHAMPION aired live from Goyang City, featuring ALPHA DRIVE ONE as the winner. Other performers included SAY MY NAME, Chuu, and members from Golden Child, n.SSign, LIGHTSUM, and former SM trainees. SAY MY NAME celebrated their first music show win after debuting on Music Bank.

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.

Dawon of Cosmic Girls features in a COSMOPOLITAN photoshoot, embodying the 'FUN FEARLESS FEMALE' slogan. She reflects on her successful solo debut and aspirations to be a global pop star, sharing her journey and achievements, including winning awards and her dedication to her dreams. More content available in the January 2026 issue.

On the morning of the 7th, a pop-up store for the cosmetics brand M・A・C opened in Seoul, attended by celebrities including former Wonder Girls member Sunmi, MONSTA X's Hyunwon, and others. Additionally, MEOVV's Ella was announced as the new global ambassador for M・A・C, while MONSTA X revealed concept photos for their digital single 'baby blue.'

Lee Je-hoon received the Grand Prize at the 2025 SBS Acting Awards for his performance in 'Revenge Agent 3: Model Taxi'. He expressed gratitude to fans for their support, acknowledging the challenges of acting. Other awards included Director's Award to Yoon Ge-sang and various acting awards across genres.

On December 31, the red carpet event for the 2025 SBS Acting Awards was held at SBS Prism Tower in Mapo, Seoul. Hosted by Shin Dong-yup, Choi Won-bin, and Ho Nam-jun, the event saw appearances from stars like Jung So-min, Han Ji-min, and Kim Ji-won. The awards will celebrate this year's hit Korean dramas and nominees were announced, including An Bo-hyun and Jang Na-ra.

On the afternoon of the 23rd, a press call for the musical 'Marie' was held at the Seoul Baekam Art Hall, attended by f(x)'s Luna, Cosmic Girls' Subin, and others. Luna opened up about her pain from losing friends like Sulli and her health struggles, while Subin returns to music after a 7-year hiatus, participating in the OST for the drama 'Mari and the Changed Dads.'

Dawon discusses her solo debut journey in an interview with Rolling Stone Korea, reflecting on her growth as an artist and her aspirations. She emphasizes the challenges of transitioning from a group member to a solo artist and expresses her desire to create a unique sound. Dawon aims to showcase her diverse talents and hopes to resonate with fans through her music.