
SEVENTEEN's Seungkwan is challenging serious acting through the new drama 'Water, Wood, Gold' (tentative title). Today (22nd), his agency Pledis Entertainment revealed to Newsen that 'Seungkwan is adjusting his appearance in 'Water, Wood, Gold.' The new drama 'Water, Wood, Gold' deals with the romance between a male chef and a woman with a deep connection to a restaurant. Actress Shin Mina is positively considering the role, and actor Lee Jinwook is mentioned as a candidate for the male lead. If Seungkwan confirms his appearance in 'Water, Wood, Gold,' it will be his first serious acting venture since his debut in 2015. Last year, he appeared in MBC's volleyball variety show 'New Director Kim Yeonkyung' and is currently hosting the web variety 'Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo' released weekly on YouTube. Seungkwan successfully held a unit concert 'DxS [Serenade] ON STAGE - INCHEON' with DK from the 17th to 19th at Incheon Inspire Arena. Seungkwan and DK will continue their tour with performances in Chiba (April 29-30), Daegu (May 30-31), Macau (June 6), and Kaohsiung (July 25). They will also perform at the '18th Seoul Jazz Festival 2026' on May 22 in the Olympic Park area of Songpa, Seoul. Additionally, SEVENTEEN has a fan meeting scheduled. Recently, they successfully concluded their tour 'SEVENTEEN WORLD TOUR 'NEW_'' which attracted about 900,000 spectators (combined online and offline), and they will hold fan meetings at Tokyo Dome (May 13-14) and Kyocera Dome Osaka (May 23-24). They plan to return to Incheon Asiad Main Stadium for the '2026 SVT FAN MEETING 'SEVENTEEN in CARAT LAND' on June 20-21.
On the morning of the 12th, SEVENTEEN members Joshua, Dino, and Jun departed through Gimpo International Airport for their fan meeting 'YAKUSOKU' in Japan, scheduled for May 13-14 at Tokyo Dome. Additionally, Dino will debut as a sub-character 'Pi Chorin' with the release of 'Yoshi BOARD' on August 3, while Joshua graces fashion magazine covers in two countries, showcasing his refined beauty.
Dino of SEVENTEEN is set to debut as Picheolin, a character leading a music project. His mini-album '吉BOARD' will release on August 3, featuring a reinterpretation of 1990s street culture. The project includes a video interview showcasing various versions of Picheolin through time, building excitement for the debut.
Hoshi from SEVENTEEN has made a 10 million won donation during his military service to support social welfare. This is part of his ongoing charitable activities, including scholarships and support for children in need. He has also contributed to various causes, solidifying his role as a socially responsible artist.
An organized ticket scalping operation in Korea profited 7.1 billion won by using illegal macros and a division of labor. They secured over 30,000 concert tickets, reselling them at inflated prices, with some tickets sold for 25 times their original price. The police arrested 16 members, including the ringleader, who is now wanted internationally.
DxS (SEVENTEEN) concluded their first solo concert 'DxS [SERENADE] ON STAGE - JAPAN' in Chiba, attracting around 40,000 fans. The concert featured a mix of songs, including their new track 'Feel Me', and showcased unique performances, including solos and covers, creating a memorable experience for CARATs.
HYBE announced record Q1 2026 earnings of 698.3 billion won, a 40% increase from last year. Key drivers included BTS's album sales and SEVENTEEN's success. Direct sales rose 25% to 403.7 billion won, with BTS's 'ARIRANG' selling 3.98 million copies on its first day. The company expects continued growth with upcoming album releases from various artists.
On the afternoon of the 29th, a MONCLER fashion event was held in Seongsu-dong, Seoul, featuring stars like SEVENTEEN's Mingyu, ITZY's Ryujin, Lee Jae-wook, Kim Yong-kyung, and influencers Tan Suan and Jenny Tsang. SEVENTEEN also revealed their fan meeting poster and ITZY announced their comeback with a new mini-album on May 18.
Joshua of SEVENTEEN has made history by appearing on the covers of both UK and China editions of 'PUSS PUSS' magazine. The photoshoot highlights his sophisticated style and unique aura. In an interview, he reflects on his opportunities with SEVENTEEN and his ongoing search for passion. The group recently concluded their successful concert tour and announced their contract renewal.
Seungkwan from SEVENTEEN has released a spring song titled "Like Spring You Are" featuring GUMMY. The song delicately expresses the coexistence of love's excitement and sadness, enhanced by Seungkwan's emotive voice and GUMMY's unique expressiveness. He has showcased his vocal charm through various collaborations and performances, including a recent appearance on KBS 2TV's "THE SEASONS."
S.Coups of SEVENTEEN has captured attention by sharing photos from his time in Japan on Instagram. He showcased moments of joy, including playing crane games, enjoying soba, and walking through Tokyo. His cheerful demeanor, especially while holding a large Pom Pom Purin plush, delighted fans. He recently performed at the CROSS GENERATION LIVE event with fellow member Mingyu.
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