Min Hee Jin’s New Boy Group, Stray Kids’ Concert Movie, and Yim Si Wan’s Drama Announcement

Yim Siwan Confirmed for Thriller K-Drama “My Guilty Human”

Yim Siwan ("Squid Games" Season 2) and Seol In Ah ("Twinkling Watermelon") have been cast as the leads of tvN’s upcoming drama “My Guilty Human,” the network announced on December 18.

The series is based on the web novel and webtoon “Why Don’t You Know She’s a Woman?” It follows a third-generation conglomerate heir, suspected of murder, and a former special forces officer who goes undercover as his secretary to investigate him. Yim Siwan takes on the role of the heir, while Seol In Ah plays the undercover investigator.

The drama is slated to premiere in 2026.

Stray Kids’ “dominATE” Concert Film Set for Global Theatrical Release

Stray Kids’ concert film Stray Kids “The dominATE Experience” is set for a worldwide theatrical release in early 2026. The movie captures the group’s sold-out "dominATE" tour shows at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium and includes behind-the-scenes footage.

In North America, the film will be released by Bleecker Street’s Crosswalk, while Universal Pictures Content Group will handle most international territories. Select screenings will be available in IMAX, expanding the scale of the concert experience for global fans.

ICYMI:

• WATERBOMB is coming to Las Vegas in 2026 on September 19 and 20. More information will be released soon.

• 3rd-generation boy group VIXX is planning to reunite next year.

• Park Bo Gum, Hyeri, and the cast of “Reply 1988” will release remade OSTs for the show’s 10th anniversary.

Min Hee Jin Confirms Plans to Debut New Boy Group Under OOAK Records

Min Hee Jin has confirmed she is preparing to debut a new boy group under her recently established agency, OOAK Records.

Speaking on a radio broadcast, the former Ador CEO clarified that the project is not intended to compete with NewJeans, the girl group she previously produced. Instead, she described the move as a natural next step in her creative journey. OOAK Records has already completed registration and begun holding selective, in-person auditions, drawing strong interest from aspiring artists.

Min Hee Jin also revealed she is reviewing a wide range of proposals, including non-idol projects, as she focuses on building a company centered on creativity, experimentation, and long-term artistic vision.

Upcoming Tours & Performances

• HUNTR/X singers Ejae, Audrey Nuna, and Rei Ami are set to join Snoop Dogg’s Christmas Day halftime show during the Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions game.

• OMEGA X has announced eight European tour dates for “RE:CONNECT”.

• Cortis will headline the NBA Crossover Concert Series at the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.

• TAEMIN will appear as a guest for “Global Spin Live” at the GRAMMY Museum on January 20, 2026.

• Jay Park will perform at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes as part of “MIDEM Live” on February 7, 2027.

Favorite New Music This Week

With Christmas approaching, K-pop holiday releases are in full swing, and DAY6’s “Lovin’ the Christmas” stands out as a warm, melodic highlight. Sungjin, Young K, and Wonpil, who were all involved in the songwriting process, craft a track that captures the season’s joy without excess sentiment.

Lines like “A smile slips out for no reason / I was sure I hated this time of year” show a shift from indifference to delight, while the chorus, “I think I'm fallin' in love with Christmas / Because love is overflowing”, conveys the magic and warmth of the holiday. Vintage Motown-inspired instrumentation blends with bright melodies, making the song inviting and replayable.

Overall, “Lovin’ the Christmas” stands out as a modern holiday song that feels sincere, cohesive, and well-suited to DAY6’s musical identity.

NEXT WEEK’S COMEBACK SCHEDULE

• Sunday, December 21, 2025

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• Monday, December 22, 2025

  • Joohoney (MONSTA X): Pre-release track

• Tuesday, December 23, 2025

  • Hyolyn: Digital Single “Standing on the Edge”

• Wednesday, December 24, 2025

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• Thursday, December 25, 2025

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• Friday, December 26, 2025

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• Saturday, December 27, 2025

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— Javeria Yousuf

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