Hello and welcome to another edition of our weekly news recap article "Top News This Week". With this themed article, we curate for our global readers all the breaking and top news about K-Pop idols and K-Drama actors during the cause of the week. Ranging from comebacks to ads and campaigns, military enlistment, music show wins, drama news, teasers, trailers, pictorials, agency releases, and so much more. This themed article shares a long list of happenings in the K-Pop and K-Drama world in other to keep global fans briefed and up to date on the activities of their favorite stars.
In the 3rd week of May, there have duly been interesting news and developments surrounding many of our favorite actors and idols. From exciting new releases to drama teasers, and jaw-dropping pictorials, like the gush of the wind, the news cycle was super fast-paced this week.
Did you miss anything? Well, here are the top news of the 3rd week of May 2023.
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K-POP NEWS
1. Popular idol Choi MinGi (Ren) is set to make his solo debut
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This week, Big Planet Made Entertainment shared that the idol is gearing up for the release of his solo debut album. The exciting news has duly drawn much appreciation from fans who are eagerly anticipating more development on this.
2. Comebacks / new releases
Lee MiJoo - 'Movie Star'
YOUNITE - 'Waterfall'
VERIVERY - 'Crazy Like That'
(G)I-DLE - 'Queencard'
ATBO - 'Next to Me'
3. SECRET NUMBER to make a comeback with a new digital single
Vine Entertainment
The famous girl group will be releasing their 6th digital single "DOXA" on the 24th of May.
4. P1Harmony is set to make a comeback with the release of their 6th mini album in June
The 4th generation boy group treated fans to some exciting news as through a trailer, they confirmed their comeback with their 6th mini album "HARMONY: ALL IN" which will be released on the 8th of June.
5. ENHYPEN shares the tracklist and preview of the upcoming album "DARK BLOOD"
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"DARK BLOOD" serves as the group's 4th mini album and will be released on the 22nd of May.
6. MONSTA X's I.M confirms the release of his new EP and opens official solo channels
This week, there is new development around I.M's solo activities as he opened new official channels and shared a poster of his upcoming album "OVERDRIVE".
7. fromis_9 to make their comeback in June with the release of their 1st full album
The idol group confirmed their comeback through a video of their album scheduler. The album titled "Unlock My World" will be released on the 5th of June 2o23.
8. N.Flying to release new digital single 'Once in a BLUE MOON'
FNC Entertainment
In celebration of their 8th-year debut anniversary, the band will be releasing a new digital single on the 20th of May. Congratulations to N.Flying and N.Fia.
9. U-KISS set to make a comeback in celebration of their 15th year anniversary
Tango Music
This week Tango Music shared a statement saying that the idol group will be making a comeback as 6 for their 15th year anniversary. In the release they said “U-Kiss has confirmed a comeback as a 6-member group, led by members SooHyun, Hoon, and KiSeop, to mark the 15th anniversary of their debut. As we decided after careful discussion, we plan to provide full support so that we can repay the fans who have waited for a long time."
ByungChan's official Instagram
Last month, along with fellow members HanSe and SuBin, the idol left his former agency IST Entertainment drawing various speculations about the idol group and their future activities. Fans can get some ease as it was shared that the idol has signed with a new agency New Way Company.
11. ATEEZ releases concept photos and trailer for their upcoming album
KQ Entertainment
The month of June is packed with amazing upcoming releases, as ATEEZ joins the list of idols group making a comeback in June. The famous 4th generation group are set to release their 8th mini album "The World: Outlaw" on the 16th of June.
12. VICTON's ByungChan announces 1st fan meeting in Japan
ByungChan's official Instagram
The popular acting-dol is set to greet his Japanese fans through his first solo fan meeting titled "PICNIC - Always With You" which will be held on the 1st of July 2023. See here for more information.
13. NCT's TaeYong shares scheduler and concept cuts of his upcoming solo debut album "SHALALA"
SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
SM Entertainment
The anticipation for the 5th of June builds rapidly as thanks to this update, fans can begin the countdown to the solo debut of TaeYong.
14. MONSTA X celebrates their 8th-year debut anniversary
HyungWon's official instagram
The famous group marked their 8th year debut anniversary this week, drawing tons of congratulatory messages and pledges of continuous support from fans. Congratulations MONSTA X and MONBEBEs.
15. SEVENTEEN's THE8 shines in a recent pictorial for VOGUE+
VOGUE+
The famous idol showed off his handsome good looks and stunning model-like poses in these amazing pictures for the fashion and lifestyle magazine. See more shots here.
16. THE NEW SIX celebrates their 1 year debut anniversary
THE NEW SIX's official Instagram
THE NEW SIX's official Instagram
Congratulations to the members of TNX and their global fans as the group marks their 1 year debut anniversary. Here is to many more celebrations in the future.
17. Stray Kids' HyunJin graces the covers of Esquire magazine
Esquire
The famous idol looks stunning in these pictures for the fashion and lifestyle magazine. Click here for more pictures and to read a snippet from the feature.
18. MONSTA X's JooHoney shares more concept photos and music video teaser ahead of his solo debut
Starship Entertainment
Starship Entertainment
The famous idol is set to greet fans with his 1st solo album "LIGHTS" on the 22nd of May.
19. ONEWE celebrates their 4th year debut anniversary
RBW Entertainment
The popular boy band celebrated their 4th year debut anniversary this week. We wish them a hearty congratulations and many more celebrations.
20. KARD shares concept photos highlight medley of their upcoming 6th mini album "ICKY"
DSP Media
KARD are gearing up for the release of their 6th mini album by releasing various concept teasers and the highlight medley of the album. It is set to drop on the 23rd of May 2023. Click here to see more pictures.
21. Stray Kids continue to share more teaser videos of their upcoming album "5-STAR"
The 4th generation group are set to make a comeback on the 2nd of June 2023 with the release of their album "5-STAR".
K-DRAMA NEWS
1. tvN releases new teaser for its upcoming drama "See You In My 19th Life"
The webtoon-based drama stars famous actors Shin HaeSun and Ahn BoHyun and will begin airing on the 17th of June. Fans are duly excited about the drama as it marks the comeback of the famous actress who hasn't starred in a drama since "Mr.Queen" in 2020.
2. MBC releases new teaser for its upcoming drama "NUMBERS"
Projecting the thrilling and hectic lives of accountants in a firm, the drama stars INFINITE's Kim MyungSoo (L), Choi JinHyuk, and YeonWoo and is set to start airing in June.
3. Wavve releases new trailer for upcoming high teen thriller drama "Bitch X Rich"
Following its teasers and concept photos, the upcoming high teen drama starring Lee EunSaem, Red Velvet's YeRi, Lee JongHyuk, and Yoo JungHoo has been drawing a great level of excitement amongst K-Drama fans. The drama is set to premiere on the 31st of May.
4. Kim SeonHo is set to make his movie debut with "The Childe"
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The famous actor is set to make his movie debut with the action thriller movie which will be released on the 21st of June. The trailer has drawn much appreciation and excitement from his global fans who have been waiting to see him on their screens for a while now. The movie also stars Go Ara, Kang TaeJoo, and Kim KangWoo.
5. JTBC shares official poster and new trailer for upcoming rom-com drama "King The Land"
The rom-com drama set to begin airing on the 17th of June, stars 2PM's JunHo and Girls' Generation's YoonA.
6. KBS shares teaser poster and trailer for upcoming drama "Heartbeat"
KBS
The rom-com drama starring 2PM's Ok TaecYeon and Won JiAn tells the story of a vampire who desires to become human. It will begin airing on the 26th of June.
7. Netflix shares new posters and stills from upcoming action thriller drama "Bloodhounds"
Netflix
The webtoon-based drama will be starring Woo DoHwan, Lee SangYi, and SUPER JUNIOR's SiWon. It will air on the 9th of June.
8. ENA unveils posters for its upcoming family thriller drama "Happiness Battle"
ENA
The drama will be starring Lee Ei, Jin SeoYeon, Cha YerYun, Park HyoJoo, and Woo JungWon and it tells the thrilling lives of Mothers when one of them mysteriously dies. It will begin airing on the 31st of May.
9. Rising actor Kang YouSeok lends his handsome visuals to 1st Look
1st Look
1st Look
The "Black Knight" star graces the spreads of the lifestyle magazine. See here for more pictures.
BIRTHDAY BUMPS
OMEGA X's official instagram
8TURN's official Instagram
TREASURE's official Instagram
Kim Kwon's official Instagram
Ahn BoHyun - 16th of May
Ahn BoHyun official Instagram
EVERGLOW's official Instagram
TaeYang's official Instagram
EVERGLOW's official Instagram
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