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

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 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.

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.

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.

On the morning of the 29th, a Tommy Hilfiger pop-up store opened at Lotte Department Store in Seoul's Songpa district. Attendees included IVE's Wonyoung, Minhyun from Wanna One, and members from ALLDAY PROJECT and CRAVITY. The article notes that photos may vary due to local media coverage.

IVE's 4th EP "LUCID DREAM" released on May 27, 2026, debuted at No. 1 on Oricon's daily album chart. The EP includes original tracks and Japanese versions of previous songs. The title track explores the theme of dreams as a space for self-reflection. IVE is also on a world tour, with events planned in Japan.

STARSHIP Entertainment has reiterated its commitment to legal action against malicious online behavior targeting IVE members, including defamation and harassment. They are actively monitoring social media and have initiated legal proceedings against 99 accounts involved in harmful activities. The agency warns that all collected evidence will be used in criminal proceedings, emphasizing a zero-tolerance policy for such actions.

ENHYPEN's JUNGWON will join Yamashita Tomohisa on 'Tokyo Midnight Music' airing June 2. They will perform 'Voice,' the OST for Yamashita's film 'Honest Real Estate.' The show features a unique storytelling format with live performances. JUNGWON and Yamashita recently debuted the song on 'CDTV Live! Live!' to much acclaim.

K-pop group IVE, which debuted in 2021, released their 4th Japanese EP "LUCID DREAM" along with the music video for the title track. The song presents a new vibe while maintaining the group's identity, exploring dreams as a space for self-reflection. The video features a dreamy narrative and highlights the members' performances. To celebrate the release, offline events and special campaigns are also underway. IVE is currently on their world tour, with upcoming concerts in Japan.