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Ive and Junji Ito collaborate on \'LUCID DREARM\' album cover; mixed reaction to \'Mojamussa\'

K-pop group Ive released an album cover drawn by Japanese manga artist Junji Ito for its fourth Japan album, \'LUCID DREARM\', with a limited edition featuring a special design. JTBC’s new weekend drama \'Mojamussa\', written by Park Hae-young and starring Koo Kyo-hwan and Go Youn-jung, premiered to sharply divided reactions. KBS announcer Nam Hyun-jong announced plans to marry in November. 2NE1 member Park Bom posted a handwritten letter addressing past controversy. Police are investigating a case involving a man in his 30s after a BJ’s report, as speculation spread online. OTT rankings highlighted continued strength for K-dramas and new releases.

Entertainment

BTS\' V draws attention in school uniform ad; Astro\'s Cha Eun-woo pays tax bill in full

In mid-April, entertainment news drew attention as BTS member V appeared in a youth-film-style coffee advertisement. Astro member and actor Cha Eun-woo, who faced tax evasion allegations, said he paid all taxes and bowed again, while his agency Fantagio apologised. A limited-edition KATSEYE-GAP hoodie collection and goods for MBC drama “21st Century Daegunbuin” were unveiled. Debate also grew over the acting of IU and Byeon Woo-seok, as boy groups prepared new releases.

Entertainment

Sung Si-kyung draws attention with diet, lookalikes and row over KBS music show title

Singer Sung Si-kyung said he lost weight while preparing to become a cosmetics model, and KBS2’s “The Seasons” returned with his new season amid debate over its subtitle. An ENA drama drew attention for a kiss scene involving actors Ha Ji-won and Nana, while an upcoming MBC drama promoted its release with an in-world announcement format. Fans also focused on celebrity lookalikes and on male solo artists’ comeback schedules.