The lineup for the 2025 MBC歌謡大祭典 has been announced, featuring top artists and set to air live on December 31 in Korea.

BOYNEXTDOOR celebrates their 3rd debut anniversary on May 30, reflecting on their journey and expressing their passion for music. They hosted a 'DOOR Party' from May 23-30, featuring quizzes and a short play. Their 1st full album 'HOME' releases on June 8, showcasing themes of love, growth, and shared memories, with all members participating in its creation.

Ahead of their comeback, RIIZE released a trailer for their 2nd mini-album 'II', featuring highlights from the song 'SOAR'. They celebrated their 1000th day since debut with a fan party, where they engaged with fans and performed covers. The members expressed gratitude to their fans and previewed their new title track 'Do your dance'. The album is set to release on June 15.

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.

BOYNEXTDOOR's show 'Tomodachi Base' features various guest artists. In the latest episode, Novelbright's Yudai celebrates their 3rd anniversary. Upcoming guests include 超特急's Ryoga, Yuki, and Aloha, who will participate in a quiz and share funny stories. Tune in on June 13 for more!

RIIZE unveiled a personal trailer for their upcoming album, showcasing Sohee exploring a city guided by an unknown voice. The cinematic trailer highlights her unique charm. Their 2nd mini-album 'II', featuring 6 tracks including 'Do Your Dance', will be released on June 15. Additionally, they will share special content from a summer camp on YouTube starting June 2.

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, TREASURE departed for Malaysia via Incheon International Airport for their '2025-26 TREASURE TOUR [PULSE ON] IN KUALA LUMPUR'. They also released the complete visual photo of their 4th mini album 'NEW WAV' and the tracklist, with all songs featuring contributions from YG's Yang Hyun-suk.

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.

I.N from Stray Kids has bought a luxury apartment in the upscale Apgujeong area of Seoul for 8.9 billion won, paying in full cash. The purchase was finalized in April, and no additional mortgage was recorded. Another member, Changbin, also bought a property in the same building last year. Stray Kids will headline major festivals in the US and Brazil this year.

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.