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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.

On Children's Day, IVE shared childhood photos of its members, highlighting their cute poses and smiles. Wonyoung, Yujin, and others displayed their charming visuals, with Wonyoung's smile unchanged from her youth. Fans reacted enthusiastically to these nostalgic images shared on IVE's official account.

Yujin from IVE appears on the digital cover of VOGUE KOREA, modeling Lacoste's Spring/Summer 2026 collection. She embodies the brand's classic sporty charm with layered styles and oversized suits, reflecting a modern interpretation of tennis aesthetics. This collaboration highlights the synergy between Yujin and Lacoste. Meanwhile, IVE successfully concluded their fan concert and is set to embark on their second world tour, 'SHOW WHAT I AM,' starting in Kuala Lumpur.

On the morning of the 29th, IVE departed for Japan via Gimpo International Airport for their schedule. Rei announced the launch of a new season of her YouTube content, promising it will be more challenging. Additionally, IVE debuted their new song 'LUCID DREAM' at their first concert at Kyocera Dome, thrilling around 70,000 fans.

The operator of the YouTube channel 'Tardok (De-Otaku) Detention Center' was ordered to pay 1.7 billion won for defaming SM Entertainment artists like aespa and EXO. The court found that the videos harmed the artists' reputations and brand value, leading to significant damages. SM Entertainment plans to continue legal action against such defamatory content.

On the afternoon of the 28th, MBC held a launch event for its new variety show 'Best Mountain' at the Golden Mouse Hall in Mapo, Seoul. The show, featuring comedians like Yoo Se-yoon and Chang Dong-min, involves various missions in the mountains as contestants compete to reach the summit. Additionally, BOOM announced the birth of his second child, confirming both mother and child are healthy.

Kstyle and IDOLCHAMP introduce 'Kstyle POWER PUSH', allowing fans to vote for their favorite K-POP artists from April 28 to May 10. This initiative supports artists' comebacks, with ORβIT as the featured artist for April. Fans can use 'Ruby CHAMSIM' to vote, which can be earned or purchased in the app.