Hello, 2022: K-pop and K-drama icons kick off the new year with finger hearts and hopeful messages

Red Velvet

Happy New Year ?
새해 복 많이 받으세요
?? ?✌ ?✌ ?? ?✌#Redvelvet #레드벨벳#MBC #가요대제전#Queendom pic.twitter.com/N6eTQtnQd1

— Red Velvet (@RVsmtown) December 31, 2021

Even if they’ve been appearing in several year-end shows, Red Velvet looks stunning as ever as they wished their fans a “Happy New Year.” The girl group rang in the new year by performing at the SMTOWN Live Concert 2022 and MBC Gayo Daejun.

Jung Hoyeon

It looks like Squid Game actress Jung Hoyeon had a cozy New Year’s celebration. In her Instagram posts, Hoyeon posted snaps of what looks to be a fun road and food trip.

BLACKPINK

BLACKPINK’s Lisa and Rosé marked the end of 2021 by going on a girls’ night out dinner in a swanky restaurant. Both women appear to be barefaced as they enjoyed a yummy spread of truffles, sea urchin, and caviar. 

Meanwhile, it seems like BLACKPINK’s Jisoo had a peaceful New Year’s celebration at home. Jisoo welcomed 2022 by posting cute selfies and heartfelt messages in Korean and English to her fans. 

“The end of the year is here again! It's been a dream to spend another year together with my beautiful Blinks. I hope the new year brings nothing but happiness and joy to everyone! Here's to a new year full of unforgettable memories. I love you Blinks,” Jisoo said.

On the other hand, BLACKPINK’s Jennie hasn’t posted a New Year’s message on social media, as of this writing.

Wi Hajun

Squid Game heartthrob Wi Hajun rang in 2022 by making hearts melt in a set of selfies and a sweet message in Korean. “I’m so happy to receive so much love and support from so many people last year. I’ll continue to work hard to show you a good image [in 2022] as well.”

TWICE

?ONE IN A MILLION
믿어봐요 그댄 특별한걸?
2022년에도 트와이스에게 모두 맡겨봐요?✨

?ONE IN A MILLION
Believe that you're special?
Entrust your special self with TWICE in 2022?✨

?Happy 2WICE 0NCE 2WICE 2WICE?#ONCE #원스#TWICE  #트와이스 pic.twitter.com/lrwGue8yIH

— TWICE (@JYPETWICE) December 31, 2021

TWICE made sure to start the year right by leaving a hopeful message to their fans—in Christmas costumes, no less. “Believe that you're special, entrust your special self with TWICE in 2022,” the girl group said on Twitter.

BTS’ RM

BTS leader and main rapper RM started 2022 by catching up with his favorite hobbies. On his Instagram posts, RM is spotted reading a book and painting. 

Aespa

마이들~~~ 오늘 가요대제전 무대 어떠셨나요!? 우리 마이들 얼굴 직접 보지는 못했지만 이렇게나마 함께 할 수 있어서 우리는 너무 좋았어요♥️ 올해 마지막 무대였는데 올 한 해 동안 마이들이 응원도 많이 해주고 많이 사랑해 줘서 우리한텐 너무나 뜻깊은 한 해 가 된 것 같아요! pic.twitter.com/nPCYBjUfbW

— aespa (@aespa_official) December 31, 2021

Like their labelmates Red Velvet, Aespa celebrated the New Year performing for fans at the SMTOWN Live Concert 2022 and MBC Gayo Daejun. The girl group took to social media to express their love for fans as they finished 2021 with a bang. “It has been a very meaningful year for us because MYs gave us a lot of support and love.”

마이들~? 오늘은 해피윈터데이☃️? 내 생일이다!!!ㅎㅎㅎ 우리 마이들 ! 사랑받고 축하받고 있는 걸 느끼게 해줘서 너무너무 고마워 ..ㅠ 1월1일 새해인 만큼 고민하던 일 걱정거리들 다아아 풀리고 올 한 해 행복한 일만 가득하길 내가 응원할께!! pic.twitter.com/3ysATTEQZt

— aespa (@aespa_official) December 31, 2021

The start of 2022 is also special for Aespa since the group’s lead vocalist and lead dancer Winter is celebrating her 21st birthday. “I will support you so that the coming year is full of happy things,” Winter said on Twitter. 

Gong Yoo

Veteran actor and heartthrob Gong Yoo made fans giggle on the New Year as he posted a photo of a cake with a drawing of his The Silent Sea character Han Yoonjae.