MONSTA X is going all out for their 10th anniversary. The K-pop group debuted May 14, 2015, and they've packed the second half of 2025 with major releases and performances that show they're not slowing down.
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Jungkook has broken new ground for Korean artists by securing the December 2025 cover of Rolling Stone UK alongside editions in seven other countries, becoming the first K-pop soloist to achieve this milestone as his solo catalog surpasses 10 billion Spotify streams.
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K-pop acts DAY6, Chung Ha, and KIIRAS released Christmas singles in December 2025, with DAY6 dropping their first-ever holiday track "Lovin' the Christmas" on December 15 after 10 years, Chung Ha returning with "Christmas Promises: Again" on December 5, and rookie group KIIRAS debuting their festive song "KIIRASMAS" on December 8. These releases join Korea's tradition of seasonal songs that annually re-enter charts, similar to EXO's "The First Snow," which topped charts a decade after its 2013 release following a viral TikTok challenge.
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LE SSERAFIM's December 14 Shanghai fan meeting was cancelled just 48 hours before the event after Chinese authorities allegedly demanded the exclusion of Japanese members Sakura and Kazuha, a discriminatory requirement HYBE reportedly refused. The cancellation is part of Beijing's broader cultural purge against Japanese entertainment following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's November 7 Taiwan comments, with over 30 Japanese performer events cancelled in China from November to December 2025 alone.
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Seoul theaters EMK Musical Company and Charlotte Theater have launched permanent AI-powered subtitle glasses that display real-time captions with 98% accuracy, making South Korea one of the first countries to offer the technology as a standard service for hearing-impaired audiences and international visitors at live musical performances. The ExpertINC "Owl" glasses, available for $11 per show, mark a shift from limited barrier-free performances to always-available accessibility in Korean entertainment venues.
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BIGBANG's Daesung released his trot single "Hando Chogwa" on December 10, 2024, featuring production from G-Dragon and KUSH, with TWICE's Sana appearing in the music video. During a December 12 radio interview, Daesung confirmed BIGBANG will perform at Coachella 2026 on April 12 and 19 as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations.
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Bruno Mars confirmed in a December 2024 Billboard interview that he and BLACKPINK's Rosé recorded an unreleased second collaboration beyond their chart-topping hit "APT.," which peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned three Grammy nominations including Song of the Year.
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UNIS releases second Japanese digital single "mwah…" on December 17, featuring production by KORESAWA and choreography by Osaka Ojo Gang's Hana. The track continues the group's Japanese expansion following collaborations with HoneyWorks and noa.
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Son Heung-min returned to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 9, 2025, where the club unveiled a mural on Tottenham High Road honoring the LAFC star's decade-long legacy, featuring his signature celebration and Europa League trophy lift from May 2025. The 33-year-old South Korean forward delivered an emotional farewell speech to fans, saying "I hope you don't forget me" during his first visit since his summer transfer to MLS.
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Tottenham Hotspur unveiled a massive mural honoring Son Heung-min on Tottenham High Road on December 9, 2025, as the club legend returned to the stadium for an emotional farewell ceremony before their Champions League match against Slavia Prague. The 33-year-old former captain, who scored 173 goals in 454 appearances and led Spurs to their first trophy in 17 years before joining LAFC in August 2025, addressed fans at the stadium for the first time since his departure.
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