What many expected to be a calmer, more hopeful year in Korean entertainment turned into something far heavier. Instead of stories about comebacks and creative wins, 2025 kept delivering moments that felt unsettling, even exhausting, one controversy into the next, often involving the industry's biggest and most familiar faces. Scandals and public backlash have always existed in the Hallyu world, but this year felt different in tone. Allegations quickly became investigations, stars quietly disappeared from shows, and old issues resurfaced just when people thought they had been laid to rest. Online spaces rarely had a moment to breathe, with every update dissected, debated, and shared endlessly, leaving many fans feeling overwhelmed rather than entertained. Beyond the headlines, people began paying closer attention to the kind of pressure that comes with being constantly seen and judged. The nonstop spotlight opened up more honest conversations about accountability, boundaries, and taking care of mental and emotional health. As the year started to wind down, 2025 felt less like a dark chapter and more like a pause, a chance for the industry and its audience to reflect, reset, and move toward something healthier and more sustainable moving forward. Here's a look at the scandals that defined the year, and the discussions they left behind.

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 9 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — There were no winners in the Super lotto 6/49 and Lotto 6/42 draws on Thursday night, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) said. The winning combination for Super lotto 6/49 was 44-3-29-45-34-16 which had a jackpot prize of P73,000,006.10. There was also no winner for the Lotto 6/42 draw, which had a winning combination of 18-28-38-42-12-11 for a jackpot prize of P11,271,463.80.

• The Manila Times
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 15 dakika

Here’s a quick roundup of today’s top stories: Commissioner Rossana Fajardo resigns from ICI Believing that the body’s core functions will “transition” to other agencies, another commissioner of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) tendered her resignation on Friday, just weeks after ICI’s first commissioner stepped down. Commissioner Rosanna Fajardo said her “courtesy resignation” will take effect on Dec. 31.  Blast on Christmas Day kills two in Dagupan City Two people died following an explosion in Dagupan City on the evening of Christmas Day, Dec. 25. According to the local government of Dagupan City, the incident, which it described as a […]... Keep on reading: INQToday: Commissioner Rossana Fajardo resigns from ICI

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 15 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Joseph Sy, the embattled director of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc., has stepped down from his post effective immediately. “His decision was due to personal considerations and for the best interests of the company,” Global Ferronickel said in a disclosure on Friday. “The company expresses its appreciation for Mr. Sy’s service and contributions during his tenure,” the public firm said. READ: Senate sees abuse of citizenship law in Joseph Sy case Global Ferronickel said it would make appropriate disclosures should there be any updates. Sy, who had presented himself as a Filipino citizen, has been under fire due […]... Keep on reading: Joseph Sy resigns as Global Ferronickel director

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 16 dakika

NCCC MALL VP TO CEASE OPERATIONS IN 2026 NCCC Department Store Mall VP, Davao City's first shopping mall which opened on March 16, 1993, has announced that it would cease operations on January 1, 2026. Formerly known as Victoria Plaza, the historic mall was acquired by NCCC

• Philstar.com
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 24 dakika

PALM BEACH, United States — President Donald Trump said US forces conducted “powerful and deadly” strikes Thursday against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, weeks after he warned against any systemic assault on Christians in the country. The Nigerian foreign ministry early Friday confirmed the air strikes, describing them as “precision hits on terrorist targets” in the country. READ: US forces strike ‘narco-trafficking’ vessel in Pacific, 4 killed The Department of Defense’s US Africa Command said “multiple ISIS terrorists” were killed in an attack in Sokoto state conducted at the request of Nigerian authorities, but few details were provided and […]... Keep on reading: US launches Christmas Day strikes on IS targets in Nigeria

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 26 dakika

Ngayong Biyernes, makakapanayam ng King of Talk na si Boy Abunda sina Yabel Ortega at Sassa Gurl. Alamin ang kanilang kwento mamaya sa 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda.' Get to know the latest updates on your favorite showbiz personalities together with 'The King of Talk' Boy Abunda in 'Fast Talk with Boy Abunda,' weekdays at 4:05 p.m. on GMA Afternoon Prime. #FastTalkwithBoyAbunda

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 26 dakika

Heads up, motorists! Pump prices will likely move in different directions next week as holiday travels wind down softening demand, while excess supply is sloshing around in the oil industry, the Department of Energy said on Friday, Dec. 26.

• NewsWatch Plus
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 27 dakika

The holiday season has begun and many celebrities marked Christmas Day with their family and loved ones. As seen on social media, various showbiz personalities shared their lovely Christmas photos with their beloved partners and spouses that brought kilig vibes to netizens. Check out some of these celebrity couples' sweet Christmas snaps in this gallery.

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 30 dakika

MANILA, Philippines — Another resignation from the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) is a signal that the body created by an executive order is nearing its end, several House of Representatives lawmakers said on Friday. In separate statements, members of the Makabayan bloc, Mamamayang Liberal party-list Rep. Leila de Lima, and Akbayan party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña all said that it seems the end is near for the ICI after the resignation of Commissioner Rosanna Fajardo. Fajardo on Friday said that her “courtesy resignation” will take effect on December 31. “The ICI is a lost cause. Its members have resigned, it has […]... Keep on reading: Solons say another ICI resignation signals end for body

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 32 dakika

Ngayong Biyernes (December 26), mabubunyag na kaya ang mastermind sa likod ng mga krimen sa Calabari? Mapapanood ang 'Sanggang-Dikit FR' weeknights, 8:55 p.m., pagkatapos ng 'Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre' sa GMA at Kapuso Stream. May delayed telecast din ito sa GTV sa oras na 10:30 ng gabi.

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 34 dakika

DEAREST GENTLE READER LOOK: We’re finally returning to Mayfair! Netflix releases the official trailer for the fourth season of “Bridgerton.” This chapter continues on from the previous seasons and zooms in on the love story of the “most notorious gentleman” Benedict

• NewsWatch Plus
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 41 dakika

Tatanggapin na kaya ni Mitena ang pakikipagkasundo sa kanya ni Hagorn kapalit ng kalayaan?

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 41 dakika

Ngayong Biyernes, mapapatawad kaya ni Gavin ang kanyang ama? Subaybayan ang 'You Are My Makeup Artist' tuwing Lunes hanggang Biyernes, 5:10 p.m., sa GMA.

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 43 dakika

On his wife's special day, Alfred Vargas writes reasons Yasmine continues to be the true anchor and 'Amore' of his life.

• GMA Network
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 46 dakika

SEOUL, South Korea — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered officials to step up production of missiles and construct more factories to meet his military’s growing need for the projectiles, state media said Friday. Pyongyang has significantly increased missile testing in recent years — aimed, analysts say, at improving precision strike capabilities, challenging the United States as well as South Korea, and testing weapons before exporting them to key ally Russia. In a visit to munitions factories accompanied by top officials, the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Kim had ordered the factories to prepare for a […]... Keep on reading: North Korea's Kim orders factories to make more missiles in 2026

• Inquirer
• 2 gün, 9 saat, 47 dakika