"2026: A Year of Unstoppable Momentum" – Aspirations of Horse-Year Idols Including NMIXX, KISS OF LIFE, and Kep1er

As the year 2026, the year of the Horse, approaches, K-POP idols have expressed strong determination for the new year. They referenced the Horse Year’s characteristic of “unstoppable momentum” alongside their activity plans, raising fans’ expectations for meet-and-greets and musical performances. NMIXX will embark on its first world tour to pursue international activities on a larger scale. The tour begins in Madrid on March 17 (local time) and will proceed to major cities such as Amsterdam, Paris, Frankfurt, London, Toronto, Brooklyn, National Harbor, Irving, Oakland, and Los Angeles, with additional venues planned in the future. Member Lily said, “This year is when NMIXX builds upon the love it received in 2025,” adding, “I’m extremely excited about the plan to hold our first world tour and meet fans around the world.” KISS OF LIFE’s Natti expressed greater enthusiasm personally in a Horse Year, emphasizing, “I’ll keep running forward without stopping, just like a horse, and deliver positive energy.” She also mentioned that she is preparing for a comeback in April, stating, “I’ll show up on stage with a passionate attitude fitting for the Horse Year.” Kim Chae-hyun of Kep1er described 2025 as a year “filled to the brim,” declaring that in 2026 she will appear more confident and deliver better performances. She set an ambitious goal, saying, “This year, I want to meet fans more often and in greater numbers, and make it a year filled with diverse appearances and great music.” KINA of FIFTY FIFTY has been achieving success on North American radio play charts recently. The group’s single “Skittles” reached rank 38 on last month’s “Media Base Top 40,” proving its popularity in North America. KINA expressed her aspiration, saying, “As we enter the Horse Year of 2026, I want to have a year of continuous progress without stopping, and become an artist who conveys sincerity through music and performances.” Ruka of BABYMONSTER is entering 2026 following the success of her new song “Really Like You.” This track topped the TikTok Korea Music Viral 50 chart and re-entered major domestic and international music charts, setting a new highest ranking for her. Ruka said, “Since it’s the Horse Year, I feel many good things are coming my way,” adding, “I’ll keep working hard forward, just like a horse running vigorously.” Hwiseo of H1-KEY attached special significance to the fact that 2026 is both the age of 25, considered a “beautiful age” for those born in 2002, and the Horse Year. Having appeared in the drama “The World Is Not Like a Movie” in January, he said, “On my journey toward my dreams, I want to bring great happiness to fans,” and added that he has many activities planned for 2026. Ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, these idols collectively wished their fans health and happiness as they exchanged New Year greetings. The various activities being prepared by these K-POP Horse-Year idols—world tours, comebacks, drama appearances—have drawn significant attention.