The Seoul Drama Awards 2025, celebrating its 20th anniversary, featured stars like IU and Kenta Sakaguchi, with performances and awards.

On the afternoon of the 18th, Yuna from Girls' Generation participated in the first pitch ceremony at the KBO game between Doosan Bears and KIA Tigers. Additionally, 15 new stills from her movie 'Pretty Crazy' were released, and a new documentary featuring stars like Yuna and 2PM's Junho explores the secrets behind the global popularity of K-content.

Ikuta Toma will perform on the second day of ASEA 2026, a prestigious music festival showcasing top Asian artists on May 16-17 in Saitama. Celebrating his 30th anniversary as an actor and singer, Toma is known for his roles in popular dramas and films. The event will feature numerous acclaimed artists and is organized by leading entertainment media.

The drama "暴君のシェフ" has gained significant recognition, being nominated for multiple awards including the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards and the Banff Rockie Awards 2026. It achieved high viewership ratings and global acclaim, particularly on Netflix, where it ranked third in viewing hours. Studio Dragon's success continues with multiple nominations across various categories.

SF9 marks their 10th anniversary with the release of the special album 'About Love' Japan Edition on June 24, 2026, featuring all ballads. The album includes Japanese versions of 'Love Comes Slowly' and 'Fade Into Memories.' A fan meeting titled 'SF9 2026 SPECIAL FANMEETING IN JAPAN -LOVE LOVE LOVE-' will also take place in Osaka and Tokyo.

Lee Sung-kyung and Lee Chae-min will perform at ASEA 2026, a prestigious music festival in Saitama on May 16-17. Lee Sung-kyung will serve as MC, showcasing her talents alongside top artists. Lee Chae-min joins as a rising star, adding excitement to the event. Expect a grand celebration of Asian talent!

Chansung talks about 2PM's positive feedback on his role in 'Bloodhound 2', his career reflections over 20 years, and his future plans, including a concert for 2PM's 15th anniversary in Japan. He emphasizes the importance of growth and passion in his work, while also balancing family life.

On the morning of the 10th, a New Balance pop-up store event took place in Seoul's Seongsu-dong, attended by Kian84. BTS's Jin confessed about his changing mindset since debuting, mentioning he considered quitting after about 7 years. Additionally, 2PM's Junho, LE SSERAFIM's Kazuha, and Kim Yong-kyung are set to appear in Kian's show 'Kian's Outrageous Guesthouse 2.'

2PM will hold their 15th Anniversary Concert at Tokyo Dome on May 9-10, 2026. The final day will be live-streamed exclusively on TELASA. This concert marks their return to the venue after 10 years, fulfilling a promise to fans. Expect an exciting performance featuring their hit songs.

Taeyeon from Girls' Generation enjoyed her first solo trip to Tokyo, sharing her experiences on her YouTube channel. She revisited Shibuya after 10 years, discovered a pop-up store featuring her collaboration with Pingu, and bought exclusive Japanese pajamas. She also gifted pajamas to her staff and received a photo card as a bonus.

On JTBC's 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator,' Tiffany recounted how Seohyun cried upon hearing her wedding news. Hyoyeon expressed her surprise, noting Tiffany's dedication to work and love. Tiffany revealed she found someone special and shared a humorous moment about Seohyun's emotional reaction. Tiffany announced her relationship with Byun Yo-han and their marriage this year.