Junho from 2PM graced the red carpet at ASEA 2026, a major music festival featuring top Asian artists, held in Saitama.

The first day of the ASEA 2026 awards features a glamorous red carpet with appearances from stars like MONSTA X's Hyunwon, 2PM's Junho, and many Japanese idols. The event, held at Saitama's Belluna Dome, celebrates top Asian artists and will be streamed live on U-NEXT. Expect performances from ENHYPEN, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, and more!

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, Junho from 2PM departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport to participate in the ASEA 2026 event. The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards will be held on May 16-17 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama. The event will feature a charity photo exhibition with 62 participants from Japan and Korea, including Byung Wook and Park Shin Hye, and will be exclusively streamed live on U-NEXT with top Asian artists like FRUITS ZIPPER and ENHYPEN.

The Netflix series "Soulmate," starring Isomura Yuto and Taecyeon, premieres on May 14. It follows the emotional journey of two lonely young men, Ryuu and Johan, as they connect deeply over ten years across Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo, facing challenges and celebrating their bond as soulmates.

2PM is set to return in full for their first concert in 3 years on August 8-9 at Incheon Inspire Arena. This follows their recent 15th anniversary concerts at Tokyo Dome. Fans are eagerly anticipating this event, which will be their first full performance in Korea since September 2023. More details will be shared on their official social media.

2PM marks their 15th anniversary in Japan with a spectacular concert at Tokyo Dome, delighting fans with a mix of nostalgic hits and new performances. The event, filled with emotional moments and stunning choreography, showcased the group's dedication and connection with their audience, promising to return in the future.

On the afternoon of the 8th, the red carpet event for the 62nd Baeksang Arts Awards with GUCCI took place at COEX Hall in Gangnam, Seoul. Stars like 2PM's Junho, Wanna One's Park Ji-hoon, and GOT7's Jinyoung attended. The event featured prominent figures from the entertainment industry, with MCs Shin Dong-yup, Bae Suzy, and Park Bo-gum returning from last year. Notable mentions include Junho being appointed as the ambassador for Busan's '2028 World Design Capital' and Park Ji-hoon appearing on the cover of 'SINGLES' magazine in modern hanbok.

2PM has arrived in Japan for their 15th-anniversary concert at Tokyo Dome on the 9th and 10th. Taecyeon shared updates on Instagram, including a photo of the members boarding their flight and another from rehearsal. He also recently married his long-time girlfriend in a private ceremony, making him the second married member of the group.

The Netflix series "Soulmate," starring Isomura Yuto and Ok Taecyeon, premieres on May 14. It follows two lonely young men, Ryu and Johan, as they navigate their emotional journey across Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo, exploring themes of love, fate, and the bond of soulmates over a decade.

April was eventful in K-pop, featuring BTS's thrilling Tokyo Dome concert, BIGBANG's surprise world tour announcement after 9 years, and NCT's Mark announcing his departure from SM Entertainment. The month also included JYP's initiative for a joint venture among major K-pop companies, and 2PM's Taecyeon getting married.