2026, the year of the Byeong-o, the "year of the red horse," K-pop idol stars who bustle through the scene sent warm New Year greetings to OSEN during the Lunar New Year holiday. From the "workaholic" group sweating it out in practice rooms aiming for global stages like Tokyo Dome and world tours, to the "recharging" group putting intense activities behind them to spend time with family, this article contains K-pop stars' distinctive Lunar New Year holiday plans.
"home is best"... sweet rest enjoyed with restorative foods and family trips
Some take a brief pause during the holiday after hectic activities. Kang Seung-yoon, who is conducting a solo concert tour after promoting his second full-length album [PAGE 2], said, "During this holiday I will fulfill my schedule and for about two days I plan to stop by my mother's house with Thor to have home-cooked meals and spend pleasant time with cousins and nephews."
He added, "In 2026 I will work hard so you can meet me, Kang Seung-yoon, in more varied places. Also, to contribute even a little to your happiness and for that to be my reward, I will work hard. Please give me lots of expectations and love," and greeted, "Happy New Year! I hope you have a warm, full, and happy Lunar New Year holiday with your loved ones."
After completing a world tour marathon, LE SSERAFIM said, "With the Seoul encore concert we closed the curtain on the world tour. Having run hard over the past year, during this Lunar New Year holiday I plan to spend time with family and recharge by eating delicious restorative foods!"
Members of TWS will enjoy rest in their own ways. They promised, "For the Lunar New Year holiday we will spend precious time with our families and have time to recharge. Members will eat delicious food at home and enjoy resting. Some members are planning family trips. After spending a warm and healthy holiday in our own ways, we will greet you with even better selves!"
ILLIT, who has its first tour in March, also said, "This Lunar New Year I will spend time with my beloved family and take a rare leisurely break. I hope you also enjoy delicious food and have a warm holiday full of precious conversations. From our first tour starting in March, 'ILLIT LIVE "PRESS START"', to our next album we will work even harder, so please follow our journey. We will always show you our best with grateful hearts!"
KiiiKiii, who is enjoying huge popularity with the new song '404 (New Era)', said, "Receiving so much love and attention for the new song '404 (New Era)' makes this holiday happier and more special than ever, and it is especially meaningful as it is the first Lunar New Year holiday with Tiki," adding, "During this holiday I will meet my family after a long time to recharge healthily, then return energetically to quickly continue more exciting and fun activities with Tiki. The five of us are preparing sincerely so we can show many good things, so please continue to look forward to us!" and sent an excited first holiday greeting.
NCT WISH's Sion, who sent energetic blessings for the year of the horse, said, "As 2026 is the Byeong-o year, the year of the horse, I hope everyone running toward their current tasks and challenges will work hard enough to achieve their goals and accomplish everything. And as health is the most important thing last year, this year and next year, I wish you a year in which both body and mind are healthy and happy!"
Additionally, BOYNEXTDOOR said, "We plan to spend good time with our families after a long while, eat delicious food and rest thoroughly. We will return after happily recharging! Happy New Year and have a happy Lunar New Year holiday!" and Xdinary Heroes and NEXZ, who also previewed rest with their families, left warm messages saying, respectively, "I hope everyone stays healthy and happy this year!" and "This Lunar New Year, I hope you spend warm and happy time with your loved ones and that the holiday gives you strength for the next step!"
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