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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.

According to an announcement from YG Entertainment on May 1, BABYMONSTER will host a Comeback Special Live via YouTube, Weverse, and TikTok on May 4 at 8 PM KST to celebrate the release of their new album.

Reports have emerged that Hanbyeol, a former contestant from K-Pop Star 6 and a former trainee at YG Entertainment, has passed away. The news began circulating online recently.

Former ARIAZ member Hyogyeong is garnering significant attention after sharing her experiences in the idol industry. She has spoken out about issues within her agency, including debt accumulation and unfair management practices.

At 12:00 AM on April 30, Park Jinyoung released the trailer for his second mini album titled "Said & Done" through his official YouTube channel.

Thailand lit up as Chinese drama queen Zhao Lusi, a leading actress and global fashion icon, arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport on the evening of April 30, 2026. She is set to treat fans to a thrilling experience at her first major overseas solo concert. A massive crowd of devoted fans gathered to welcome her, underscoring her popularity in Thailand.

The8 of SEVENTEEN is set to release another self-composed track, a new digital single that conveys the emotions of heartbreak.