Ko Yoon-jung leaves Incheon Airport for overseas. She studies videos of BLACKPINK and IVE. New lineup for 'Manito Club' revealed.

The 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026) will take place on May 16-17 at Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan, showcasing top Asian artists. This annual festival honors influential artists and features high-level performances. Notable participants include ENHYPEN, 2PM's Junho, and MONSTA X's Hyungwon, with exclusive streaming on U-NEXT.

On the afternoon of the 15th, Rei from IVE departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport to attend the 'ASEA 2026' event. The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards will take place on May 16-17 at Saitama's Belluna Dome. The festival will feature top Asian artists and will be streamed exclusively on U-NEXT. Additionally, Rei will appear remotely on TBS's 'Sunday's First Hearing Study' on May 17.

On the morning of the 15th, Wonyoung from IVE departed through Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. Celebrities, including Wonyoung and Tsubasa Honda, gathered for the MIU MIU Ginza store reopening event. Wonyoung also shared an adorable two-shot with Park Bogum, highlighting their matching poses.

The Miu Miu Jazz Club Tokyo event on May 13, 2026, celebrated Japan's unique jazz café culture with live performances and celebrity guests. The event featured a cocktail reception at the newly renovated Miu Miu Ginza, followed by performances at Dance Hall Shinseiki and Tokyo Kinema Club, showcasing the spirit of jazz and creative exchanges among attendees.

On the morning of the 13th, IVE's Wonyoung departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport for overseas schedules. She shared adorable photos with Park Bo-gum, highlighting their matching poses, and also released behind-the-scenes footage from her Osaka performance, featuring a fun challenge video that has gained attention.

On the afternoon of the 12th, a photo wall event for Bulgari's ECLETTICA high jewelry was held at the Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul, attended by celebrities like Lee Byung-hun, Lee Min-jung, IVE's Wonyoung, Byung Woo-seok, Kim Ji-won, and Cha Jun-hwan. The article notes that Lee Byung-hun's mother praised his wife, and IVE's agency warned against malicious posts.

IVE, through STARSHIP Entertainment, has announced robust legal measures against malicious posts targeting members, including defamation, harassment, and invasion of privacy. They have filed complaints based on evidence from various platforms and will pursue strict legal action without exceptions. The group is set to perform in Macao soon.

Rei from IVE is set to appear remotely on TBS's variety show 'Nichiyoubi no Hatsumimi Gaku' on May 17. She will discuss her journey as the only Japanese member of the group, and a surprise message from her mother moved her to tears. IVE recently held their first concert at Kyocera Dome Osaka and will release their 4th EP 'LUCID DREAM' on May 27.

BLACKPINK's Jennie has received approximately 238 billion won from her personal label OA Entertainment over two years. The company, which she fully owns, has seen growth in revenue but a slight decrease in operating profit. Jennie established the label to pursue her solo activities freely and has invested significantly in its operations.

Lisa from BLACKPINK is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico. The performance will take place at SoFi Stadium before the US vs. Paraguay match, featuring other artists like Katy Perry and Future. This marks the second time a K-POP artist has performed at a World Cup opening, following BTS's Jungkook at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.