As we close the month, the 4th week of April hasn't been left out when it comes to breaking news and updates from our favorite K-Drama actors and K-Pop idols. Perhaps the most eventful week in the month, from thrilling music and drama comebacks to music show wins, concerts and fan meetings updates, heart-stirring photoshoots, more upcoming drama news, teasers, and trailers, and the return of a beloved idol from the military. The news cycle for this week has been as fast as the gushing desert wind but you don't have to miss a thing.
With our Top News This Week series, we curate a list of the top stories revolving around your favorite K-Drama and K-Pop idols for the week. With this themed series, we hope global K-Drama and K-Pop fans will have a chance to stay briefed on the key events and stories in the industries.
So, without further ado, here are the top news from the 4th week of April 2023.
K-POP NEWS
1. Brave Girls signs a new contract with Warner Music Korea and continues promotions as 4 members
On the 27th of April, Warner Music Korea announced that the famous girl group has signed an exclusive contract with them and they will be continuing promotions as 4 members. Leader MinYoung also shared the news on her Instagram, thanking fans for their support and promising to come back with good music and performances soon.
2. MONSTA X's ShowNu discharged from the military
Good news for MONBEBEs and NUNU stans as ShowNu has been officially discharged from the military after completing his mandatory service. Welcome back ShowNu!
3. Comebacks and new releases
SEVENTEEN - 'Super'
EPEX - 'Sun shower'
P1Harmony x New Hope Club - 'Super Chic'
BLITZERS - 'Macarena'
BIGBANG's TaeYang - 'Seed'
WOODZ - 'Journey'
Xdinary Heroes - 'Freakin Bad'
4. BLACKPINK's JiSoo earns her 7th music show win for ' Flower'
JiSoo continues her amazing winning streak as she took home her 7th win for the hit song. Congratulations to the idol and BLINKs on this impressive feat.
5. Highlight's Lee GiKwang earns his 1st music show win for ' Predator'
The famous idol sees a great reward for his amazing stage promotions as he took home his 1st win for his hit song 'Predator' this week.
6. IST Entertainment announces new world tour for THE BOYZ
Good news for THE B as THE BOYZ is gearing up for their 2nd world tour titled "ZENERATION". The tour is expected to kick off on the 19th of May in Seoul.
7. NewJeans' HaeRin named as the new face of Dior
On the 26th of April, ADOR shared that the idol has been selected as the global ambassador of the luxury brand focusing on Jewelry, beauty, and fashion. Congratulations to the idol.
8. New girl group FIFTY FIFTY signs partnership deal with Warner Records
The new girl group are expanding their reach as they signed a new partnership deal with the famous Warner Records. In a statement, Warner Records' COO and CEO shared “We are excited to partner with FIFTY FIFTY to further promote their global hit single ‘Cupid’ and look forward to more. We expect many opportunities, and Warner Records is excited to create more opportunities for this powerful K-pop girl group.”
9. SM Entertainment shares that Red Velvet's Joy will be halting promotions and schedules due to poor health
This week, SM Entertainment shared a statement noting that Joy would be halting all her promotions and taking a rest due to ongoing health issues. We wish her a speedy recovery.
10. Bang YongGuk confirms new Asia and Europe tour
The famous idol will be greeting his global fans through his new Asia and Europe tour. The tour titled "THE COLORS OF BANG YONGGUK" will begin in July.
11. TWICE adds more stops to their world tour
Set to greet more fans, the famous girl group are adding additional tour stops for their 5th world tour "READY TO BE".
12. YOUNITE to make their comeback on the 17th of May and shares tracklist as well
The 4th generation boy group will be making their comeback with the release of their 4th mini album, "빛 : BIT Part.1". The group has begun sharing teasers and the album will be released on the 17th of May
13. iKON drops the performance video of new song 'Tantara'
iKON will be dropping their new 3rd full album "TAKE OFF" on the 4th of May but before then, they thrill the hearts of fans with this exciting performance video for the song 'Tantara'.
14. ATBO to make a comeback in May
The 4th generation group is confirmed to be making a comeback with their 3rd mini album "The Beginning : 飛上" on the 18th of May.
15. (G)I-DLE shares stops and dates for their upcoming world tour "I am FREE-TY"
This week, CUBE Entertainment shared the poster and tour stops of the upcoming world tour. The tour is scheduled to start in June with Seoul being the first stop.
16. ONEUS shares pre-release music video for the song 'Unforgettable'
The idol group are set to make their comeback with their 9th mini album "PYGMALION" on the 8th of May.
17. BIGBANG's TaeYang shares performance video for his new song 'Shoong!' featuring BLACKPINK's Lisa
The new song and its dance challenges have taken over social media as fans continue to gush over the collaboration of the two famous artists.
18. New K-Pop group XODIAC makes an impressive debut
There is a new group in town as XODIAC makes their presence known with an exciting new song 'THROW A DICE'. You can follow the group on Instagram here.
19. E'LAST shares tour dates for North American tour
The 4th generation group will be meeting their North American fans through their "THRILL" tour starting on May 6.
20. IVE earns 7th music show win for 'I AM'
IVE is simply unstoppable as they continue on their impressive feat with the promotions of their hit song 'I AM'. Congratulations IVE
21. BTOB shares an audio snippet of their upcoming album
[📽] 비투비 (BTOB) - 12th Mini Album [WIND AND WISH] Audio Snippet
▶ https://t.co/ti9m3zUTgw#비투비 #BTOB#WIND_AND_WISH pic.twitter.com/OZD5Q9l7ER
— BTOB·비투비 (@OFFICIALBTOB) April 27, 2023
The famous group will be releasing their 12th mini album "WIND AND WISH" on the 2nd of May.
22. Stray Kids to make a comeback in June
The 4th generation boy group confirmed their comeback through the release of a trailer for "5 STAR"
K-DRAMA NEWS
1. JTBC shares script reading and group pictures of the cast of its upcoming drama "King The Land"
The rom-com drama will be starring 2PM's JunHo, Girls' Generation's YoonA, Go WonHee, and Kim JaeWon. And is scheduled to begin airing in June. See more photos here.
2. MBC shares script reading and group pictures for its upcoming drama "NUMBERS"
Starring INFINITE's Kim MyungSoo (L), Lee SungYeol, Choi JinHyuk, and YeonWoo, the drama is set to begin airing in June. More details will be revealed as follows. See more photos here.
3. Netflix shares a new trailer of "Black Knight"
The drama starring Kim WooBin, Kang YouSeok, and Esom is set to air on the 12th of May.
4. Actor Jang KiYong shines in Black and White for the cover of VOGUE
The amazing pictorial has been drawing more prases from global fans as the famous actor looked dashing and charming in the photos. See more here.
5. Actor Cho ByeongKyu announces first fan meeting in Japan
The star of "The Uncanny Counter 2" announced his first fan meeting in Japan this week. The event will be held on the 2oth of May 2023.
6. Ma DongSeok's "The Outlaws 3" drops its first trailer
The beloved action franchise is set to premiere its 3rd part domestically on the 31st of May.
7. Dazed Korea releases editorial campaign featuring idols and actors for Mother's Day
The fashion and lifestyle magazine shared some pictures for the "LOVE YOU, MOM" campaign in collaboration with Tiffany And Co. The campaign so far, features ENHYPEN members SungHoon and Jake, Cho BoAh, Esom, and Ryu JunYeol. See more pictures here.
BIRTHDAY BUMPS
TREASURE's Choi HyunSuk - 21st of April
Seo JiHoon - 23rd of April
Kim HeeAe - 23rd of April
OnlyOneOf's KB - 23rd of April
Song Kang - 23rd of April
OMEGA X's SeBin - 24th of April
Seo JunYoung - 24th of April
Yoon ChanYoung - 25th of April
MCND's Bic - 25th of April
CRAVITY's Allen - 26th of April
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