New K-POP festival "Kstyle PARTY" premieres backstage interviews with artists on YouTube. Don't miss the special videos on TikTok!

On the 23rd, RIIZE left Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. This article is based on local media coverage. Please note that there may be variations in the photos. RIIZE will return with their 2nd mini-album 'II' on June 15, featuring the title track 'Do Your Dance.'

RIIZE is set to release their second mini-album "II" on June 15, marking their comeback after 7 months. The album includes 6 tracks, featuring the title song "Do your dance." Inspired by their experiences from world tours and festivals, RIIZE aims to expand their unique genre of "emotional pop." Pre-orders start today, and they will also perform at a baseball game in Taiwan on the 24th.

In the inaugural Kstyle Visual Rankings, &TEAM's K and MAKI claimed the top spots in the TEENS and 20s categories through fan voting. They shared heartfelt comments thanking their fans, LUNÉ, for their support and promised to continue showcasing their best selves. Voting runs from January 26 to February 9, 2026, using Ruby CHAMSIM in the IDOLCHAMP app.

BOYNEXTDOOR has unveiled the tracklist for their first full album 'HOME', releasing on June 8. All members participated in the production, with Jehyun and Eunhak credited on every track. The title song 'VIRAL' expresses their desire for wider recognition. The album includes 9 tracks, featuring songs like 'ddok ddok ddok' and 'ADIOS!'.

On the morning of the 21st, TikTok held a press conference at The Link Hotel in Seoul to announce its first original variety show in Korea, 'Tiki Tiki Takata Talk Talk Show.' Hosts DinDin and Ahn Jung-hwan, along with producer Kim Dong-wook and TikTok's Yoon Cheol, attended. The show will premiere on May 25, alongside the release of the music video for 'Sleepless' by fromis_9's Song Ha-young and DinDin, depicting memories with a lover.

JAKOPS, the former producer of XG, acknowledged drug charges in his initial court appearance. He was arrested for possessing cocaine and marijuana at a hotel in Aichi Prefecture. Following a positive urine test, he apologized on social media, taking full responsibility for his actions and resigning from his company.

On the afternoon of the 20th, the VIP screening of the film 'Guntai' was held at Lotte Cinema World Tower in Seoul. Attendees included various celebrities such as Kim So-hyun and AOA's Seolhyun. The film depicts isolated survivors battling against evolving infected individuals in a quarantined building due to an unknown infection crisis.

BOYNEXTDOOR is set to appear on the TV show 'Tokyo Midnight Music' on May 26, where they will debut 'I LOVE YOU (Japanese Ver.)' and 'ddok ddok ddok'. The show features hosts Fuma Kikuchi and Mei Hata, presenting a musical story each episode. They will also release their 1st full album 'HOME' on June 8 and embark on a world tour starting in July, covering 24 cities including six in Japan.

On June 2, actor Takahashi Fumiya will host 'All Night Nippon X' with guest K from &TEAM. They will discuss their experiences filming 'Blue Lock,' including the challenges of portraying their characters and answer listener questions. The show airs at midnight and is available on various platforms.

BOYNEXTDOOR has released a film essay titled 'Finding HOME' for their debut album 'HOME'. The 9-minute film resembles a short movie, showcasing six characters with different backgrounds who gradually connect. Themes of home, personal growth, and relationships are explored, culminating in a deeper understanding of what 'home' means. The album releases on June 8, with a showcase event planned for the same day.