As the year winds down, the first week of December kicks off a stacked slate of K-pop releases led by the ripple effect of Mnet’s Boys 2 Planet: ALPHA DRIVE ONE drops a pre-debut single on December 3, VERIVERY returns with a new single after a lengthy break, Chuei Li Yu unveils his debut single and MV on December 3, fromis_9 reimagines a Kim Min-jong classic on December 2, Taeyeon marks her solo 10th anniversary with a best-of set on December 1, and THE BOYZ gift fans a special single on December 6.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE (ALD1), the debut team from Boys 2 Planet, is releasing a pre-debut single, while VERIVERY — whose member Kangmin narrowly missed the final lineup — makes their comeback. Fellow alum Chuei Li Yu also readies his first single.
Beyond the survival show alums, fromis_9 and THE BOYZ are treating fans to special singles, and Taeyeon is celebrating a decade as a soloist with a career-spanning compilation.
Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation Drops 10th-Anniversary Best Album on December 1
Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation released the 10th-anniversary solo compilation Panorama: The Best of TAEYEON on December 1.
Her first-ever compilation as a soloist, the set includes the new title track “Panorama” (“Insa” in Korean) alongside 24 of her signature solo cuts.
The title track “Panorama” is a pop-rock piece that bids hello to the past and the days to come, layering lively piano and synths, a hard-hitting drum line, and a surging guitar melody.
VERIVERY Tears Up Their Hiatus With “Lost and Found”
VERIVERY is back in full force.
On December 1, the group released their fourth single album Lost and Found across major streaming platforms.
It marks their first new release in about two years and seven months since the May 2023 mini album Liminality — EP.DREAM.
The album holds three tracks: the title track “RED” — which interpolates the Four Seasons classic “Beggin’” — plus “empty” and “Cotton Candy.” Built on a breakbeat with a muscular bass and tense strings, “RED” quotes parts of “Beggin’” while carving out a different flavor from the original.
VERIVERY will kick off comeback stages on Music Bank on December 5, followed by Show! Music Core and more.
Meanwhile, Dongheon, Gyehyeon, and Kangmin of VERIVERY saw a surge in popularity this year after appearing on Mnet’s survival audition show Boys 2 Planet.
fromis_9 Reinterprets Kim Min-jong’s Beloved Winter Song on December 2
fromis_9 released the remake digital single “White Longing” on December 2.
Reimagining Kim Min-jong’s 2001 hit through the group’s vocal color and modern sensibility, fromis_9 preserves the cozy warmth of the original while adding their signature gentle tone, turning it into a winter song that clicks with a new generation.
The remake is poised to appeal not only to core fans but also to listeners in their 40s and up who grew up with the original.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE Revs Up for December 3 Pre-Release — Full Speed on “FORMULA”
ALPHA DRIVE ONE, formed through Mnet’s survival show Boys 2 Planet, is ready for takeoff.
The group will drop their first pre-release single “FORMULA” today (December 3) at 1 PM KST.
An electronic dance-pop track, “FORMULA” surges with explosive synths and a roaring bassline. As its title suggests, the song riffs on the idea of a “formula” or “rule” as the eight members — each having chased their dreams in their own way — unite to craft a signature equation as one team.
They premiered “FORMULA” with a successful debut stage at the 2025 MAMA Awards.
ALPHA DRIVE ONE will make their official debut on January 12 with the album EUPHORIA.
“Boys 2 Planet” Alum Chuei Li Yu Spotlights His Sweet Charm With “UxYOUxU”
Chuei Li Yu showcases a fresh, boyish vibe with the title track “UxYOUxU.”
On December 2, FNC Entertainment posted the second music video teaser for “UxYOUxU,” the title track of his single album SWEET DREAM, via official social media.
The teaser shows him performing to the song, highlighting his breezy visuals and building anticipation.
All tracks from SWEET DREAM and the full MV will be released at 6 PM KST on December 3. Chuei Li Yu will also hold his solo fan meeting, 2025 Chuei Li Yu Fan Meeting “Drawing Yu”, with four sessions at Sejong University Grand Theater on December 20–21.
THE BOYZ to Drop Special Single “Still Love You” on December 6
THE BOYZ are wrapping up the year with a special single.
On December 1, they announced the release of their new special single “Still Love You” via official social media.
A continuation of their annual December project tied to their debut anniversary, this year’s single will arrive at 6 PM KST on December 6, marking their eighth anniversary.
The teaser poster sets a travel concept against a winter seascape, exuding a warm, analog mood that amps up anticipation.
Earlier this year, THE BOYZ ushered in a new chapter with back-to-back releases: their third full album Unexpected and their 10th mini album a;effect.