April saw major K-pop events: BTS's Tokyo Dome concert, BIGBANG's tour announcement, and NCT's Mark leaving SM Entertainment.

NCT's Jaehyun, after completing military service, announces his concert tour 'Mono' starting June 6 in Seoul. He will perform in various cities, including Macau and Jakarta, reuniting with fans after 1.5 years. A live stream celebrating his discharge is scheduled for today at 8 PM on NCT's channels.

On the morning of the 4th, NCT's Taeyong attended the EPT brand event held in Seongsu-dong, Songdong-gu, Seoul. He will release his 1st full album titled 'WYLD' on May 18, and he participated in writing and composing the album. Additionally, Taeyong and Choi Woo-shik attended the 'AMI PARIS' brand event.

BTS producer Pdogg and former weathercaster Kim Gayon have ended their relationship after two years. The breakup was reported by My Daily, noting that neither party has commented on the situation. Their relationship became public in February 2024 when Kim mentioned it during a radio show, expressing gratitude for the support they received. Both are now returning to being colleagues.

NCT's Jaehyun has officially completed his military service after 18 months. He was celebrated with a photo shoot shared on NCT's Instagram, featuring him in military uniform and smiling with a bouquet. Member Jungwoo attended to congratulate him. Jaehyun enlisted on November 4, 2024, and is the second member to be discharged after Taeyong. He debuted in April 2016 and has been active in various projects, including a film and a drama last year.

In a recent appearance on MBC's 'Radio Star', actor Lee Jung-hyuk disclosed his friendship with BTS's V's father, revealing they live in the same neighborhood and enjoy activities like drinking and playing billiards together. He humorously shared that they often go to karaoke, where V's father sings a lot of Cho Yong-pil songs. Lee also mentioned that V's father expressed a desire for his son to emulate their friendship.

The concert 'K*Pop Masterz Presents 2NE1 & TEN SPECIAL LIVE in JAPAN 2026' has been canceled due to difficulties in providing stage equipment. The organizers apologized for the inconvenience and are working on rescheduling, but no details are available yet. Refunds will be processed for all tickets.

Jungkook of BTS has achieved a milestone with 20.4 million Instagram followers as of April 30, just 9 months after launching his account. BTS's new album 'ARIRANG' has topped both Korean charts and Billboard's main charts, selling over 4 million copies in 3 days. They recently kicked off their world tour and have upcoming concerts in Busan and North America.

Nam Bora, the actress, shared delightful maternity photos on Instagram, expressing her joy about creating memories with her husband and baby. She showcased her growing belly in various outfits, including a wedding dress-inspired concept. Recently married to a businessman, she is preparing for childbirth and has been featured on KBS 2TV's 'The Return of Superman.'

BTS's concert in Busan on June 12-13 sold out, highlighting their global popularity. This marks their return to the venue after 3.5 years and coincides with their debut anniversary on June 13. Fans unable to attend can watch via live streaming in Japan. The concert is part of a larger city project, 'BTS THE CITY ARIRANG', transforming Busan into a cultural hub.

Jungkook of BTS recently praised rookie singer-songwriter Noi on Instagram, leading to her rapid rise in popularity. His comments about her new song 'Typical' have garnered significant attention, making her the top search on MelOn. Fans are excited about her unique sound and the global appeal of her music, especially after Jungkook's endorsement. Noi, born in 2003, has been gaining recognition since her remake of 'Aishou no Ko no Koi' and recently released her debut album 'Inspiration'.