JJ magazine marks its 50th anniversary with a special edition featuring NCT's Yuta on the cover, available for pre-order until May 31, 2026.

On the morning of the 3rd, an opening event for the brand Yves Saint Laurent Beauté’s Seongsu store was held in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul. EXO’s Kai, Red Velvet’s Irene, Ahn Bo-hyun, and i-dle’s Miyeon attended.

Former NCT member Mark will release a new song, “My Friend,” at 1 p.m. on the 10th, five months after leaving SM Entertainment. His agency Upper Room unveiled a cinematic teaser showing him moving between city and nature, reflecting a “Back to Basic” mood. He also proved his lasting popularity when 42,392 fans sent him DMs and subscribed to Laylo within an hour of its launch. Mark left SM on April 8 after about 10 years, ending all NCT activities, and later announced the launch of Upper Room in June.

SM Entertainment announced a month-long Seoul festival in September to celebrate NCT’s 10th brand-launch anniversary. In cooperation with Seoul Fashion Week, the city will host fountain shows, fashion exhibitions, flea markets, art balloons, night lighting, and a special NCT display.

CUBE Entertainment unveiled i-dle Soyeon’s first full solo album tracklist in the form of a resignation letter. The album includes eight songs, led by the title track “I’m Quitting (Narr. Kian84),” and shows her wide musical range, with Soyeon participating in every track.

On the 28th, i-dle departed for Macau via Incheon International Airport for the 2026 i-dle WORLD TOUR [Syncopation]. Related reports note their powerful stage at Lollapalooza Chicago despite bad weather, including a first performance of a new song, and their comeback and tour comments.

On the afternoon of the 27th, TWICE’s Jihyo, actor Jung Hae-in, Kim Ji-won, i-dle’s Miyeon, and model Irene attended a THE WHOO cosmetics brand event held at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul in Gwangjin District, Seoul.

Former NCT member Mark revealed his newly completed Han River-view office for the first time on his YouTube channel. He introduced the two-story Upper Room office, connected by a spiral staircase, and highlighted its red and burgundy design. He also said he plans to hold an opening party and a listening party there.

On her last birthday in her 20s, i-dle’s Soyeon reflected on her life in an intro film for her first full solo album, “The Best Life.” She revisited her journey from childhood to trainee days, Produce 101, debut, and producing hits, and said to look forward to the album.

On the afternoon of the 25th, i-dle’s Miyeon departed through Incheon International Airport for an overseas schedule. The text also notes the release of i-dle Miyeon’s Japanese digital single “RUN AWAY,” and mentions that the music video, filmed in Tokyo, has a summery atmosphere.

NCT’s Ten announced his solo comeback with the single “OUTWEST,” set for release on September 4 at 1 p.m. KST. The release includes two songs, “OUTWEST” and “IRL,” and marks a new chapter after he co-founded the creative company ILLIMNT and took charge of the project from planning to production.