Live stream of "KCON JAPAN 2024" on Mnet Smart+ on May 11-12. Tickets on sale now. Exciting lineup of K-POP artists.

Actors Park Bo-young and Kang Hoon attended a photo event for the jewelry brand Chopard at Lotte World Mall in Seoul's Songpa District on the afternoon of the 15th. The text also includes related headlines about Park Bo-young's bold short-hair makeover and Kang Hoon's wish to become someone special to others after meeting Girls' Generation's Taeyeon.

BOYNEXTDOOR’s HOME: DELUXE reentered Billboard 200 at No. 177 and placed No. 3 on World Albums and No. 9 on Top Album Sales. It also ranked well in Japan, with all new songs charting on Circle’s download chart. The group will begin a North American tour after a Seoul fan event.

ZEROBASEONE’s Sung Hanbin has taken his first step as a solo artist by releasing his debut EP, DEAD:ALIVE, along with the music video for the title track, UNDEAD. The album portrays a journey of overcoming trials and fear through the themes of “beautiful destruction” and “self-transcendence.”

A press conference for TVING’s original drama "Shake Me Up" was held on the morning of the 14th at the Stanford Hotel in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, with Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jae-young, and director Kim Ye-ji in attendance. The drama is a chaotic coming-of-age romance comedy about a woman who can do nothing without love and a man who can get by even without it. It will begin streaming tomorrow, the 15th, on TVING in Korea and Disney+ in Japan.

On the morning of the 14th, Girls' Generation's Yuna, Won Ji-an, and Shin Hye-sun attended a Max Mara fashion brand event held at the Gangnam branch of Shinsegae Department Store in Seocho District, Seoul.

ILLIT raised anticipation for its comeback by releasing “QUIET” concept photos and a film for its 5th mini album, BREAK EVEN. The visuals contrast with the earlier “BURNING” concept, portraying the cold feelings after realizing love was one-sided. The title track, “You’re Under Arrest,” is drawing attention through a whistle-themed challenge and the mobile rhythm game Break Whistle, which has already attracted over 40,000 players worldwide. The group will hold encore concerts in Korea on the 17th and 18th, and the album and full music video will be released on the 26th.

Lemino will exclusively stream the Korean drama "Without Reason, It’s You: She Calls Herself a Bodyguard!?" starting October 24, 2026. The story follows heiress Oh Hera, who wakes from an accident believing she is a drama heroine, and actor Eom Tae-bong, whose romance scenes are always rejected.

Soo-young and Lee Jung-eun will play mother and daughter in KBS’s new weekend drama School, I Went to School. Set for broadcast in Korea in 2027, it follows Yoon Ok-hee’s late attempt to enter college and the people she meets who become family beyond blood ties.

The 2026 MAMA AWARDS revealed its first performance lineup for the two-day event at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21. Twelve acts were announced, including RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, NAYEON, and ZEROBASEONE. The announcement also renewed attention on a promise between RESCENE’s Wonni and comedian Lee Sung-min, made after they worked together on a web variety show.

The 2026 MAMA AWARDS revealed its first performance lineup for the two-day event at Kyocera Dome Osaka on November 20 and 21. Twelve acts were announced, including RESCENE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, BABYMONSTER, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, INI, NCT WISH, CORTIS, KiiiKiii, LE SSERAFIM, NAYEON, and ZEROBASEONE. The announcement also renewed attention on a promise between RESCENE’s Wonni and comedian Lee Sung-min, made after they worked together on a web variety show.