IVE's Rei and Liz attended VALENTINO's 2026 Spring/Summer collection event, showcasing their charm in elegant dresses.

On the morning of the 29th, IVE departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport for their schedule. Rei announced the launch of a new season of her YouTube content, promising it will be more challenging. Additionally, IVE debuted their new song 'LUCID DREAM' at their first concert at Kyocera Dome, thrilling around 70,000 fans.

The operator of the YouTube channel 'Tardok (De-Otaku) Detention Center' was ordered to pay 1.7 billion won for defaming SM Entertainment artists like aespa and EXO. The court found that the videos harmed the artists' reputations and brand value, leading to significant damages. SM Entertainment plans to continue legal action against such defamatory content.

On the afternoon of the 28th, MBC held a launch event for its new variety show 'Best Mountain' at the Golden Mouse Hall in Mapo, Seoul. The show, featuring comedians like Yoo Se-yoon and Chang Dong-min, involves various missions in the mountains as contestants compete to reach the summit. Additionally, BOOM announced the birth of his second child, confirming both mother and child are healthy.

Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP introduce 'Kstyle POWER PUSH', allowing fans to vote for their favorite K-POP artists from April 28 to May 10. This initiative supports artists' comebacks, with ORβIT as the featured artist for April. Fans can use 'Ruby CHAMSIM' to vote, which can be earned or purchased in the app.

Rei from IVE has teased an upcoming season of her YouTube channel 'Mane Shite Miru Rei', highlighting her return after a winter break. She plans to incorporate various ideas, including fan Q&As and travel content, while showcasing her creativity. Rei expresses excitement for a more challenging season and aims to strengthen her connection with fans through diverse content.

A charming couple shot of actor Park Bogum and IVE's Wonyoung was shared from a brand event. Fans praised their synchronized poses and stunning visuals, likening them to a real-life prince and princess. Recently, Bogum has been active on tvN's 'Bogum Magical,' while Wonyoung interviewed Hollywood stars for her upcoming film.

On the afternoon of the 24th, IVE departed from Incheon International Airport to Manila for their 'IVE WORLD TOUR IN MANILA.' Wonyoung released behind-the-scenes footage from their Osaka concert, and IVE debuted their new song 'LUCID DREAM' at their first performance in Kyocera Dome, thrilling around 70,000 fans.

Wonyoung of IVE captivated Osaka with her stunning visuals and heartfelt messages during her concert. She shared behind-the-scenes photos on Instagram, showcasing her charming outfits and playful poses. After the show, she expressed gratitude to fans in Japanese and highlighted IVE's global success with sold-out performances. IVE continues to tour worldwide with their 'SHOW WHAT I AM' tour.

On the morning of the 23rd, Wonyoung from IVE attended the opening event of Dyson's pop-up store in Seongsu-dong, Seoul. She was appointed as the ambassador for Dyson's hair devices in the Asia-Pacific region and as the official ambassador for Korea, raising expectations for her various activities with the brand.

On the afternoon of the 20th, IVE completed their concert at Kyocera Dome in Osaka as part of their world tour and returned to Korea via Gimpo International Airport. They debuted their new song 'LUCID DREAM' to an enthusiastic crowd of around 70,000. Additionally, their new song 'JIGSAW' has been chosen as the theme song for the drama 'Strange,' with a new cover art illustrated by Junji Ito.