
Today (16th), in the city, the premiere event for 'Kimbap and Onigiri - The two in love are similar yet different -' was held! The main star Akaso Eiji and heroine Kang Hae-won from IZ*ONE attended and engaged in diverse talks. The two appeared in outfits reminiscent of a Christmas date. Their stylish attire, including luxurious outerwear and organza dresses, captivated fans at the venue. The event was also live-streamed, with enthusiastic messages from overseas fans visible in the YouTube comments. During the talk session, they discussed the work, their favorite foods, and Korean and Japanese cuisine, sharing various episodes that entertained fans. Akaso Eiji expressed his joy about being cast in the project, commenting, 'I was really happy. The emotional descriptions in the script were very detailed, and I hoped to express a universal form of love that transcends the boundaries of Japanese and Korean romance.' Reflecting on his role as Taiga Hase, he mentioned, 'He has experienced significant setbacks, and I focused on valuing communication with Rin, played by Hae-won, as they grow together.' Kang Hae-won shared her excitement about receiving the offer for this project, saying, 'I was very happy to receive this offer. It was my first Japanese work, so I had some anxiety, but I decided to participate with a mindset of wanting to challenge myself. Not only the romance but also the growth of each character is impressive, so I hope everyone looks forward to that.' When asked about filming episodes, Akaso Eiji confessed to giving Kang Hae-won a unique nickname, saying, 'Everyone calls her Hae-wona or Hae-woni, so I called her
On the morning of the 19th, members of BABYMONSTER—Asa, Ahyeon, Luka, Parita, Chiquita, and Laura—along with Kwon Eunbi from IZ*ONE, attended a launch event for new products by the cosmetics brand BANILA CO in Seongdong-gu, Seoul. The event was a success, with BABYMONSTER also hosting a dance event in Harajuku that attracted around 3,000 participants.
On the afternoon of the 17th, Kwon Eunbi, a former member of IZ*ONE, took the stage at ASEA 2026, a prestigious music festival featuring top Asian artists. The event, held at Belluna Dome in Saitama, took place over two days, on the 16th and 17th. Kwon Eunbi also launched her personal YouTube channel, gaining attention for her new visuals.
On the afternoon of the 17th, Kwon Eunbi, a former member of IZ*ONE, appeared on the red carpet of ASEA 2026. This music festival, featuring top Asian artists, took place over two days at the Belluna Dome in Saitama. Additionally, Eunbi has launched her personal YouTube channel and signed an exclusive contract with RBW for full support.
On the afternoon of the 15th, Kwon Eunbi, a former member of IZ*ONE, departed from Gimpo International Airport to Japan for the ASEA 2026 event. The 3rd Asia Star Entertainer Awards will be held on May 16 and 17 at Saitama's Belluna Dome, featuring top artists like FRUITS ZIPPER and ENHYPEN, with exclusive live streaming on U-NEXT.
Son Ye-jin, the actress, surprised the staff of her new Netflix drama 'Variety' by gifting them iPads. A staff member shared a photo on social media expressing gratitude, showcasing a note from Son Ye-jin. The drama, which wrapped filming last month, explores the K-POP industry and features Son Ye-jin and Jo Yu-ri from IZ*ONE.
On the morning of the 8th, Yena from IZ*ONE left for Japan via Gimpo International Airport to participate in Kstyle PARTY 2026. The event will take place on May 9 and 10 at K Arena Yokohama, featuring popular K-POP artists like RIIZE, BOYNEXTDOOR, and TWS. The event will be live-streamed for free on ABEMA, and the timetable along with the songs available for filming by each artist has been released.
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