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Men’s Division: V vs. Kang Daniel Women’s Division: TWICE vs. BLACKPINK “Showdown” Forbes Korea is currently conducting voting through the global fandom platform Idol Champ app to select the winners of the 9th FKA (Forbes Korea K-Pop Awards): The Best Stars (K-Pop Idols) Who Heated Up the Latter Half of the Year. Voting runs until December 14. The top five teams from the preliminary round (November 25–December 4) advance to the final round (December 5–14), where they compete for the championship.

The University of Southern California (USC) is set to launch a groundbreaking G-Dragon course, cementing the artist’s status as a global cultural icon. On Dec. 5, 2025, G-Dragon’s agency, Galaxy Corporation, officially confirmed that the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism will offer a 4-credit regular course dedicated to the BIGBANG member, scheduled to begin in the spring semester of 2026. This move signifies a major milestone for K-Pop studies in Western academia.

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Actor Lee Junho has been confirmed as the new villain for the highly anticipated Korean action movie, “Veteran 3”. On Dec. 4, 2025, Lee Junho’s agency officially confirmed the casting news to media outlet Newsen, sparking excitement among fans of the blockbuster franchise. This announcement marks a significant new role for the actor, who will be joining the star-studded cast for the third installment. Filming for “Veteran 3” is scheduled to begin in the first half of 2026.

THEBLACKLABEL shook up the K-Pop world in June 2025 with the debut of a rare mixed-gender group, ALLDAY PROJECT. On June 23, the five-member ensemble — made up of Annie, Tarzzan, Bailey, Woochan, and Youngseo — released their debut single album FAMOUS, featuring the double title tracks “FAMOUS” and “WICKED.” Despite being newcomers, ALLDAY PROJECT wasted no time gaining traction.

Singer and producer ZICO is officially signaling his comeback after a 20-month hiatus. On December 1, 2025, the artist sparked immense excitement among fans by uploading a short teaser video to his official YouTube channel, hinting at new K-Pop music just in time for the winter season. This marks his first new release in approximately 20 months, and the anticipation for the new digital single is already building to a fever pitch.

The highly anticipated travel reality show featuring the incredible chemistry between JiMin and JungKook is here. The Disney+ original series “Are You Sure?! Season 2” launched its first two episodes on December 3, 2025, inviting viewers on a new friendship trip with the global stars. This new season promises to capture the duo’s authentic bond as they embark on travels with a unique and challenging twist.

The K-Pop boy group BOYNEXTDOOR has achieved remarkable music success in 2025, cementing their position as a leading force in the industry. Their recent releases have soared to the top of domestic and international charts, including major YouTube charts, showcasing their rapidly growing popularity and influence. Unprecedented Chart-Topping Music Success Throughout 2025, BOYNEXTDOOR has consistently demonstrated their chart-topping power.

Artist Company / Jang NaRa Official Instagram Exciting casting news for the highly anticipated “Good Partner Season 2” has been revealed. On December 2, 2025, it was confirmed that actor Park HaeJin has been offered a leading role in the popular Korean legal drama. His agency, Artist Company, stated that he is positively reviewing the offer to join the cast, which will see star actress Jang NaRa reprise her award-winning role.

Calvin Klein Official Facebook Global K-Pop star BTS JungKook has officially cemented his solo artist status by landing the cover of a special global edition of the iconic Rolling Stone magazine. This historic feature, announced on December 3, 2025, highlights the singer’s immense worldwide popularity and marks a significant new chapter in his career outside of the globally renowned group, BTS.