NEWS UPDATE

On May 7, Taeyang unveiled the first teaser image for the upcoming album through his official social media accounts, immediately drawing attention from fans worldwide.

Lisa of BLACKPINK is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026, which will be held across North America, alongside a lineup of global artists.

On May 6, local time, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum officially invited BTS to meet at the National Palace ahead of the group's concert in the country. Following the meeting, all seven members—RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook—appeared on the balcony overlooking the Zócalo square, where thousands of fans had gathered to welcome them.

This afternoon (May 8) in Korean time, the 12th Civil Division of the Western District Court of Seoul dismissed the lawsuit filed by HYBE Labels against the YouTube channel FastView for damages.

According to an announcement from his agency, Shotaro sustained an ankle injury while performing at an overseas event. He underwent a thorough examination at the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a torn ankle ligament. He is currently in recovery, wearing a semi-cast and receiving ongoing outpatient treatment.

After touring several countries, JESSICA is set to make a stop in Thailand for her fans to experience warmth, nostalgia, and joy at the Jessica Concert Tour 2026 'Reflections.' The event will take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at MCC Hall in The Mall Ngamwongwan.

On May 7, coinciding with Minji's birthday, NewJeans' official social media account shared a photo of cookies that Minji made herself to give to fans who attended her birthday event at the café. This sparked speculation about their upcoming activities.

Jungkook of BTS has once again reaffirmed his global influence, as he has been selected as the first Korean artist to be featured in a U.S. educational book series. He is highlighted as a key figure in the "Brain Candy Books" series, which is designed to introduce renowned personalities in music and sports to elementary school students.

Designer Benjamin Voortmans from Antwerp, founder of the brand Judassime, has accused Jisoo of BLACKPINK of using works from his collection without permission.

After making a huge impression at their first fan meeting last year, the six members of the rising group 82MAJOR, led by Nam Seongmo, Park Seokjoon, Yoon Yechan, Cho Seongil, Hwang Seongbin, and Kim Dogyun, are back in the spotlight.

"Irene" has announced an exciting Asia tour, promising an unforgettable experience for her Thai fans, known as "ReVeluv." The highly anticipated 2026 IRENE ASIA TOUR [I-WILL] will take place in Bangkok on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at the MCC Hall, The Mall Bangkapi.

According to a report from Lee Jin Ho, a former entertainment journalist turned YouTuber, Kim Soo Hyun was spotted in the Seongsu-dong area of Seoul by an acquaintance about 4 to 5 days before the video was released.

On May 4, South Korean media reported that Lee Jae Wook is set to enlist in the military on May 18. He will undergo training at a new military training center before serving as an active-duty soldier.