Rei from IVE departs for Japan to attend ASEA 2026, a music festival featuring top Asian artists, streaming exclusively on U-NEXT.

The 3rd ASIA STAR ENTERTAINER AWARDS 2026 (ASEA 2026) will take place on May 16-17 at Belluna Dome in Saitama, Japan, showcasing top Asian artists. This annual festival honors influential artists and features high-level performances. Notable participants include ENHYPEN, 2PM's Junho, and MONSTA X's Hyungwon, with exclusive streaming on U-NEXT.

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.

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.

On the morning of the 13th, IVE's Wonyoung departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport for overseas schedules. She shared adorable photos with Park Bo-gum, highlighting their matching poses, and also released behind-the-scenes footage from her Osaka performance, featuring a fun challenge video that has gained attention.

On the afternoon of the 12th, a photo wall event for Bulgari's ECLETTICA high jewelry was held at the Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul, attended by celebrities like Lee Byung-hun, Lee Min-jung, IVE's Wonyoung, Byung Woo-seok, Kim Ji-won, and Cha Jun-hwan. The article notes that Lee Byung-hun's mother praised his wife, and IVE's agency warned against malicious posts.

IVE, through STARSHIP Entertainment, has announced robust legal measures against malicious posts targeting members, including defamation, harassment, and invasion of privacy. They have filed complaints based on evidence from various platforms and will pursue strict legal action without exceptions. The group is set to perform in Macao soon.

Rei from IVE is set to appear remotely on TBS's variety show 'Nichiyoubi no Hatsumimi Gaku' on May 17. She will discuss her journey as the only Japanese member of the group, and a surprise message from her mother moved her to tears. IVE recently held their first concert at Kyocera Dome Osaka and will release their 4th EP 'LUCID DREAM' on May 27.

On the afternoon of the 8th, IVE departed for Singapore via Incheon International Airport for their 'IVE WORLD TOUR IN SINGAPORE.' They celebrated Children's Day by sharing childhood photos, which garnered attention for their adorable appearances. Additionally, IVE's Iso made a cute appearance in a uniform at a ceremonial first pitch event.

On the afternoon of the 7th, at Seoul's Jamsil Stadium, IVE's Iso threw the first pitch during the KBO League game between LG Twins and Doosan Bears. She transformed into a spring goddess, displaying doll-like visuals in a gravure shoot, and IVE celebrated Children's Day by sharing adorable childhood photos, which garnered attention.

On the afternoon of the 7th, IVE's Liz attended the opening event for the sports brand K-SWISS in the Seongdong District of Seoul. The event featured various celebrities, including TXT's Soobin and Taehyun, who are part of the OST lineup for the new drama 'Today, It Sold Out Again.' Additionally, IVE's Rei and Liz were seen at a VALENTINO event, showcasing their presence in the fashion scene.