The "2023 MBC Song Festival" lineup has been revealed, featuring top artists and special stages.

A woman in her 30s was convicted for posting repeated insulting comments about singer IU online. The Seoul Central District Court overturned a previous fine and sentenced her to 4 months in prison with a 1-year suspension, along with 80 hours of community service. The court noted her lack of remorse and the severity of her comments, while considering her health issues and the removal of the posts. IU's agency continues to pursue legal action against online harassment.

LIZDA, a skincare-focused makeup brand, has appointed IVE's Iso as its new muse, aligning with its vision of healthy, radiant skin. Known for its 'idol prep' primer line, LIZDA plans to launch a global campaign featuring Iso, enhancing its brand message. The brand recently succeeded in an offline project at 'AZIP Seongsu,' aiming to strengthen its unique market position in global beauty.

On the afternoon of the 30th, Taeyeon from Girls' Generation headed to Kaohsiung, Taiwan, via Incheon International Airport for the 'K-SPARK in KAOHSIUNG 2026' event. She also recently visited her pop-up store in Tokyo and had a fun interaction with fans regarding Tiffany's wedding, which has become a hot topic.

On the morning of the 30th, IVE departed Gimpo International Airport for an overseas schedule. Their agency reported 99 accounts for malicious posts and rights violations, stating they would submit evidence of post deletions and ID changes. Additionally, members Wonyoung and Minhyun attended a 'Tommy Hilfiger' event.

NiziU's long-awaited dome tour 'NiziU Live with U 2026' will culminate in an online concert on June 14, 2026, streamed exclusively on Hulu. Tickets are available for purchase, and a special campaign offers concert tickets to lucky viewers. Don't miss this unique experience!

On the afternoon of the 29th, a photo call event for the bag brand TUMI took place at the Shinsegae Department Store in Gangnam, Seoul, attended by IVE's Liz and fromis_9's Lee Chaeyoung. However, Lee Chaeyoung was unable to attend another scheduled event due to stomach cramps and dehydration, as reported by her agency.

On the afternoon of the 29th, a photo call event for the bag brand TUMI took place at the Shinsegae Department Store in Gangnam, Seoul, attended by IVE's Liz and fromis_9's Lee Chaeyoung. However, Lee Chaeyoung was unable to attend another scheduled event due to stomach cramps and dehydration, as reported by her agency.

I.N from Stray Kids has bought a luxury apartment in the upscale Apgujeong area of Seoul for 8.9 billion won, paying in full cash. The purchase was finalized in April, and no additional mortgage was recorded. Another member, Changbin, also bought a property in the same building last year. Stray Kids will headline major festivals in the US and Brazil this year.

Ji Chang-wook has been announced as the MC for the Asia Artist Awards 2026, his first hosting role at an awards ceremony since his debut. The event will take place on December 5-6 in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, following last year's 10th anniversary. The AAA honors K-culture stars and features a lineup including IVE's Wonyoung as a co-MC.

On the afternoon of the 29th, the CARLYN flagship store opened in Donggyo-dong, Mapo District, Seoul, attended by celebrities including BTOB's Sungjae, IVE's Iso, Red Velvet's Wendy, and Thai actors Emmy & Bonnie. Sungjae expressed admiration for Lee Dong-wook, his co-star in 'Goblin', and Iso from IVE made a cute appearance at the opening event.