As the new year arrives, every K-pop fan has one thing on their mind: season’s greetings! To help you decide which ones are worth your money, I’ve compared prices and inclusions from this year’s season’s greetings boxes.
You should first know what is included in a season’s greetings box: they include carefully curated concepts along with exclusive collectible content. When you purchase one of these premium packages, you can expect a treasure trove of practical content and display items.
Here’s a breakdown of the essentials and their purpose:
- Exclusive photo cards (basically a card with a photo of a single member), essential to any collector
- Special codes or DVDs: These are so you can access special content, such as behind-the-scenes
- Diary/planner: You can use these to organize your year in a neat and cute way
- Sticker sets: These can be used in different ways, such as decorating planners or diaries
- Photo book: These mainly show visuals and concepts in-depth for each member
- Posters: Like photo books, they show off concept photos with high-quality photos
- Outbox: This is the box that all the inclusions come, but it’s also an important part for the overall concept
CORTIS’: ”Unexpected Encounter”
The first package I’m breaking down comes from a group that is rapidly gaining recognition: CORTIS, with their seasons greeting, ‘Unexpected Encounter’. While season’s greetings are generally an investment, this one is particularly steep. Preorders start around $70, making the item on the pricier side. Price is something to seriously consider; this was definitely not one of the wisest ways to spend my money. Despite the price point, this season’s greeting is packed with content: outbox, photo book, digital code set, desk calendar, diary, CORTIS’ miniroom sticker set, photo card set, instant photo set and 5 cut photo set. Their concept this year revolves around their journey as new artists, capturing the theme of ordinary teenagers with creative minds navigating the path of fame.
ENHYPEN:”TWENTYFIVE-TWENTYONE”
Personally, one of my favorite groups is ENHYPEN. Their concept this year is more clean cut, as in the pictures; most are wearing white button-ups and blue jeans with smooth backgrounds, including smooth concrete floors and huge glass windows with white walls. The season’s greetings could be anywhere between $56-$70, depending on the seller and version of the box you purchase. This is one I will definitely be purchasing this year. Their season’s greetings include an outbox, photobook, desk calendar, 2521 magazine, illustration book, diary, folded poster set, printed photo set, ID photo set, digital code set and a silver chain.
ATEEZ: “PASTRY SHOP”
Next on the list is a package from another one of my favorite groups, ATEEZ. Their season’s greetings theme for this year is the delightful “pastry shop,” a concept that is perfect for the cold winter months. I genuinely appreciate this concept. It gives off those warm, fuzzy feelings, with the lighting, comforting colors and cute props. The concept photos display each of the members as a unique pastry or bakery item, such as gingerbread and fruit-filled breads. Their seasonal greetings include the outbox, desk calendar, diary, photo book, ID photo set, playcode card, digital planner, PVC keyring, postcard set, folded poster, sticker set and photocard set. The pricing on this one is about the same as all the other major groups, between $60-$70. This is also one I will definitely be splurging my money on, as the themes and inclusions seem worth the money.
To change things up, I will be breaking down a few girl groups, starting with the rapidly rising powerhouse Aespa. While their core concept is AI avatars, this year’s theme for the 2026 season’s greeting is a surprising twist to the “western house” concept. This particular one is a little on the pricier side, as it will cost you anywhere between $120-$140. This price is almost double the price of a regular season’s greeting, setting it in that “special edition” or “luxury set”. The inclusions do make the box worth the price as it includes a massive haul of inclusions, it includes desk calendar, soft cover diary, posters, photocards, gel pens, postcard sets, broche, paper holder, exclusive western themed merch, denim tote bags, fabric posters, cushion keyring, random polaroid photos, western sticker set, boot pendant necklace, playing card deck and preorder benefits such as receiving extra photo cards. Although the inclusions are great, I think I will pass on this one; the price turns me away from purchasing.
The second girl group I will be breaking down is TWICE. Having been a major girl group since the early 2010s, they recently made a huge comeback this year. This year’s concept follows the style of their past albums, focusing heavily on a specific color theme by a certain color theme with this theme being surrounded by the color red. I think this choice ties perfectly with the Christmas season transitioning into the new year. This one costs anywhere from $52-$66, which is about the normal price for a season’s greetings box. The inclusions for this one include a desk calendar, diary, outbox, mini posters, selfie photocard set, removable sticker set, memo pad, PVC clear pouches, ID photo set, polaroid set, message card set and a photo index set.
TOMORROW X TOGETHER: “OLYMPUS TOMORROW”
Going back to boy groups, I’ll be talking about TXT’s season’s greetings for 2026, titled “OLYMPUS TOMORROW”. This year’s concept is based on Greek gods and modern mythology, which is a high-concept theme you wouldn’t expect to see in a season’s greetings box. It does add to the uniqueness and promising dramatic visuals of the members in Greek mythology. The pricing for this package is generally a bit lower than the rest of the groups listed so far, ranging from $50-$55. However, prices can go up depending on taxes, shipping, and retailers. While the number of items is slightly less than most boxes, it is still packed with quality content: outbox, photobook, desk calendar, diary, folded poster, photocard set, instant photo set, ID photo paper set, stickers, game card pack and a digital code which included exclusive content such as behind the scenes.
Wrapping up the girl group’s season’s greetings, we have the popular girl group LE SSERAFIM. Fresh off their November single, “Spaghetti”, the group is showing a totally different side this year. Moving away from the vibrant, high-energy aesthetics of their previous albums, this year’s concept is comfy and casual, with a newspaper concept. While the set is lighter on the inclusions, it provides all the high-quality desk essentials, including a photobook, desk calendar, scheduler, memo pad, photocard set, instant photo set, ID photo set, mini poster set, photo strip set, keycap keyring,document folder, sticker set and digital codes. This one is also on the cheaper side, with the price ranging anywhere from $52-$55, making it a perfect price for FEARNOTs.
Next up is a seasonal greeting from &TEAM. While the group is managed under a K-pop agency, their main focus is rooted in the world of J-pop, which is Japanese pop music. Similar to ATEEZ’s concept, &TEAM also takes on that cozy look and comforting look for their concept, representing a daydream. Visuals using soft lighting with props such as comfy loungewear, fuzzy blankets, books and hot drinks. The price range for this box is $51-$68, which I personally think is worth the price, as the concept seems to be perfect. Moving on to inclusions, the box includes: Outbox, desk calendar, diary, photocard set, instant photo calendar, postcard set, sleeping postcard, clear message card, sticker set and digital code.
I think most of these would make the perfect gift for those who enjoy K-pop and especially during the holiday season for your friends or family. My top personal pics for the year are ENHYPEN and ATEEZ, as they are both a combination of affordability and having great collectables included. No matter what box you choose, this season’s greetings are a perfect way to welcome the new year with your favorite K-pop artist or group. Happy holidays and happy collecting!
