ASEA 2026 music festival featuring top Asian artists will be held on May 16-17 in Saitama, Japan, with exclusive streaming on U-NEXT.

On the afternoon of the 15th, Ko Yoon-jung departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport to attend ASEA 2026. The 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS will take place on May 16-17 at Saitama's Belluna Dome, featuring top Asian artists like Fruits Zipper and ENHYPEN, with exclusive live streaming on U-NEXT.

On the afternoon of the 15th, ENHYPEN departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport to perform at the 'ASEA 2026' event, scheduled for May 16-17 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama. Other artists like NCT WISH and Tomohisa Yamashita will also appear, with the event being exclusively streamed on U-NEXT.

On the afternoon of the 15th, Junho from 2PM departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport to participate in the ASEA 2026 event. The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards will be held on May 16-17 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama. The event will feature a charity photo exhibition with 62 participants from Japan and Korea, including Byung Wook and Park Shin Hye, and will be exclusively streamed live on U-NEXT with top Asian artists like FRUITS ZIPPER and ENHYPEN.

On the afternoon of the 15th, MONSTA X's Hyunwon departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport to attend ASEA 2026. The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards will be held on May 16-17 at the Belluna Dome in Saitama, featuring top artists like Lee Mingi, FRUITS ZIPPER, ENHYPEN, and Tomohisa Yamashita, with exclusive live streaming on U-NEXT.

On the afternoon of the 15th, Rei from IVE departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport to attend the 'ASEA 2026' event. The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards will take place on May 16-17 at Saitama's Belluna Dome. The festival will feature top Asian artists and will be streamed exclusively on U-NEXT. Additionally, Rei will appear remotely on TBS's 'Sunday's First Hearing Study' on May 17.

On the morning of the 15th, Wonyoung from IVE departed through Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. Celebrities, including Wonyoung and Tsubasa Honda, gathered for the MIU MIU Ginza store reopening event. Wonyoung also shared an adorable two-shot with Park Bogum, highlighting their matching poses.

Jungwon from ENHYPEN features in the movie 'Honest Real Estate' with the song 'Voice,' released today. The track, written by lead actor Tomohisa Yamashita, combines emotional melodies with themes of trust and friendship. The movie, based on a popular manga, has garnered significant attention and has led to a successful drama series. Jungwon's unique vocal color complements Yamashita's powerful singing, creating a beautiful harmony that resonates with listeners.

The short drama 'Death God Life Extension Project' features Lee Min-ki and MONSTA X's Hyungwon as a mentor and a rookie grim reaper. Directed by Lee Gye-byeok, it explores life and death through a comedic lens, with a release planned for the second half of 2026 in Korea.

The Miu Miu Jazz Club Tokyo event on May 13, 2026, celebrated Japan's unique jazz café culture with live performances and celebrity guests. The event featured a cocktail reception at the newly renovated Miu Miu Ginza, followed by performances at Dance Hall Shinseiki and Tokyo Kinema Club, showcasing the spirit of jazz and creative exchanges among attendees.

The Netflix series "Soulmate," starring Isomura Yuto and Taecyeon, premieres on May 14. It follows the emotional journey of two lonely young men, Ryuu and Johan, as they connect deeply over ten years across Berlin, Seoul, and Tokyo, facing challenges and celebrating their bond as soulmates.