
On the afternoon of the 11th, 82MAJOR appeared at the '2nd D Awards' red carpet event held at Korea University in Seongbuk District, Seoul. ENHYPEN, NCT WISH, and BOYNEXTDOOR also participated! The winners of the '2nd D Awards' fan voting for popularity awards were decided, including ENHYPEN's Heeseung and aespa's Karina.
At Met Gala 2026, BLACKPINK members, including Karina and Ningning from aespa, and actor Ahn Hyo-seop, dazzled in designer outfits. The event, themed 'Costume Art,' featured the group in glamorous dresses from brands like PRADA and GUCCI. This was the first time all BLACKPINK members attended together, creating a buzz with their group photo. Other attendees included model Bhavitha Mandava and actress Jung Ho-yeon.
ENHYPEN opened their 'BLOOD SAGA' world tour in Seoul, performing for 32,000 fans and engaging global audiences online. Their dynamic show featured 27 songs, elaborate staging, and a captivating dark fantasy theme, solidifying their status as performance kings. The tour will continue across North and South America, Asia, and Europe.
aespa is set to make a comeback with their 2nd full album "LEMONADE" on the 29th, showcasing a unique world filled with tension. They will release a pre-release track, "WDA (Whole Different Animal)," on the 11th. The album promises to highlight aespa's musical growth and introduce a new chapter in their story.
On the morning of the 3rd, aespa's KARINA and NINGNING departed from Incheon International Airport to attend the Met Gala 2026 in New York. NINGNING was appointed as GUCCI's global ambassador, a brand she has admired since childhood. Additionally, KARINA received praise for her Japanese skills during a golf challenge, delighting the audience with her innocent smile.
Kstyle PARTY 2026 will take place on May 9-10 at K Arena Yokohama, with a free live stream on ABEMA. Day 1 features BOYNEXTDOOR and SHINee's Taemin, while Day 2 includes RIIZE and SUPER JUNIOR-D&E. The event celebrates K-Pop's vibrant scene and includes performances from rising stars and established groups.
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.
NINGNING from aespa has been appointed as the new global ambassador for GUCCI. She expressed her pride and excitement, having admired the brand since childhood. Previously, she showcased GUCCI styles at various events and attended their fashion show in Milan. aespa is set to release their 2nd full album 'LEMONADE' on May 29 and will embark on a world tour starting in August.
ENHYPEN's Jay enjoyed a trip to Hakodate with his mother, sharing his experiences in a YouTube VLOG. He surprised fans with his fluent Japanese and a reunion with GLAY, where they dined and snowboarded together. Jay expressed his fond memories of Hakodate, and GLAY's TERU shared behind-the-scenes details of the trip.
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.
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