Mr. Beast Might Save NewJeans, TWICE Models for Victoria’s Secret, Lisa at the Golden Globes

BLACKPINK’s Lisa to Present Golden Globes 2026

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced on Thursday that BLACKPINK’s Lisa will serve as a presenter at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards. She joins a list of presenters that includes Joe Keery, Priyanka Chopra, and George Clooney. Lisa will be the first K-pop idol to present at the ceremony. SEVENTEEN’s Joshua is also scheduled to attend the event as a guest.

TWICE Models for Victoria’s Secret PINK

Victoria’s Secret has announced that TWICE members Nayeon, Momo, Jihyo, and Tzuyu will model for its 2026 Valentine’s Day collection, WINK. The news follows the group’s performance at the 2025 Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, where they performed “This Is For,” “Strategy,” and “K-Pop Demon Hunters.”

The performance generated significant attention, with several items worn by the members selling out and a push-up bra associated with Tzuyu circulating widely online. Citing the strong response to last year’s appearance, the brand has brought TWICE back for 2026. Victoria’s Secret shared images of the members modeling the lingerie line, giving fans a first look at the WINK collection.

ICYMI:

• IVE’s Leeseo, ZEROBASEONE’s Han Yujin, TWS’s Kyungmin, and more graduated from Hanlim Arts High School on Thursday.

• WAKER’s Saebyeol and GHOST9’s Lee Woojin will star in the BL K-Drama "Love Class 3."

• Kim Minju, former IZ*ONE member, is set to star in the college werewolf Netflix K-Drama "Beauty in the Beast."

• EXID’s Hani is confirmed as the female lead for the new KBS K-Drama "Love Comes," scheduled to release in August.

• NCT WISH is confirmed to star in "ON THE MAP," a 6-episode MNET global adventure travel show.

• ITZY’s Yuna is set to make her solo debut in March.

MrBeast responds after NewJeans fans flood his livestream comments with calls for help

NewJeans fans have recently filled the comment sections of YouTuber MrBeast’s livestreams and social media posts with repeated requests urging him to “save” the group, with some comments suggesting he buy the company connected to the dispute. The coordinated posting drew attention across platforms, placing MrBeast at the center of an issue unrelated to his usual content.

The comments reference the ongoing situation involving NewJeans, following the termination of member Danielle’s contract by label ADOR in late December 2025. The decision was accompanied by a lawsuit seeking damages, and the group’s activities remain divided as legal proceedings continue. Fans have stated that their goal is to increase international awareness rather than expect direct intervention.

In response to the influx of messages, MrBeast addressed the situation briefly on Monday, asking "What do I need to do?". The Youtuber later remarked during a livestream that he was unsure what actions, if any, were possible.

Upcoming Tours & Performances

• Stray Kids, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, and KATSEYE will perform at the Governors Ball 2026 Festival.

• Apink has announced their 8th concert, "The Origin," with two dates.

• fromis_9 has announced encore dates for the "NOW TOMORROW" world tour 2025–2026.

• STRAY KIDS and G-DRAGON have been announced for the Paris Gala des Pièces Jaunes 2026.

• TAN Taehoon and Jooan have announced their U.S. tour, "Fan Tour," with seven dates and cities.

• GOT7’s BamBam has been announced as part of the lineup for Dream Concert 2026 in Hong Kong.

Favorite New Music This Week

This week, Chuu released her first full-length solo album, "XO, My Cyberlove", a pop record that examines romance shaped by digital communication, blending familiar pop structures with an artistsic twist.

The title track, “XO, My Cyberlove,” opens the album with restrained R&B textures, framing emotional uncertainty through soft vocals and understated production. “Canary” follows at a gentler tempo, before “Cocktail Dress” shifts the mood with a brighter melody and a sense of release. “Limoncello” introduces a minimalist sound, focusing on the intensity of attraction and living in the moment.

“Teeny Tiny Heart” recalls LOONA-era bubblegum pop while adding lyrical vulnerability. “Love Potion” incorporates afrobeats influences, marking one of the style’s early releases in K-pop this year. On “Heart Tea Bag,” Chuu places her vocals at the center of a slow, expressive arrangement. “Hide & Seek” maintains a playful tone, and the album closes with “Loving You!,” which brings the narrative to a more assured conclusion.

Overall, the album highlights Chuu’s growing control over tone, storytelling, and vocal expression.

NEXT WEEK’S COMEBACK SCHEDULE

• Sunday, January 11, 2026

  • N/A

• Monday, January 12, 2026

  • DK X Seungkwan (SEVENTEEN): 1st Mini Album “Serenade”

  • ALPHA DRIVE ONE: 1st Mini Album “Euphoria”

• Tuesday, January 13, 2026

  • LNGSHOT: Debut EP “Shot Callers”

  • ILLIT: Japanese Digital Single “Sunday Morning”

  • n.SSign: Album “Funky like me”

• Wednesday, January 14, 2026

  • NCT WISH: Japanese 1st Mini Album “Wishlist”

  • ONEWE": Pre-release Single “Ferris wheel”

  • In Seong (SF9): 1st Mini Album “Crossfade”

• Thursday, January 15, 2026

  • ChRocktikal: 1st Album “We break, you awake”

  • LIGHTSUM: Digital Single “Beautiful Pain”

• Friday, January 16, 2026

  • ENHYPEN: 7th Mini Album “The Sun: Vanish”

• Saturday, January 17, 2026

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— Javeria Yousuf

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