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Comedian and broadcaster Anne Young Mi has put to rest speculation about her second child's birthplace, confirming she will deliver in South Korea next month. Her agency clarified that An will give birth at a domestic hospital in July, with her husband flying in from the United States to be by her side for the delivery and postpartum period. This decision marks a departure from her first pregnancy in 2023, when she spent a year in America with her husband who works there. An will temporarily step away from hosting NBC FM4U's two o'clock date with An Young Mei, with special DJs filling in until her return after welcoming her second son.

The production company announced that the Olympic Park handball gymnasium remains inaccessible as protests continue following alleged voting irregularities during the ninth nationwide local elections on June 3. Citizens have been demonstrating at the venue since Election Day, claiming ballot shortages constituted election fraud, making it impossible to proceed with the scheduled performance. All ticket holders will receive full refunds without cancellation fees as the production team explored alternative venues and dates, but ultimately deemed it unfeasible to move forward.

Broadcaster Lee Sian has won her legal battle against her former agency Leaders Entertainment in a contract dispute centered on deceptive practices.

Known for her consistent philanthropy, Kim has donated 100 million one to Seoul Asan Hospital, 200 million one for COVID-19 relief, and 100 million one each for pediatric cancer treatment and wildfire recovery. She joined the Red Cross Honors Club last year as member number 302, cementing her reputation as one of the entertainment industry's most dedicated philanthropists.

Boy Group 9 has announced their third mini album, Run to You, will drop on July 8th, continuing their narrative exploration of youth. The album title conveys the certainty of running towards someone special, representing another chapter in their coming-of-age story that began with their debut. Their first mini-album depicted boys taking imperfect first steps toward their dreams, while their second explored the anxiety and wandering encountered during growth. The agency promises this new release will showcase Nine, expressing youth who move in the direction their hearts lead, building on the unique storytelling that has defined their discography. In North America, the fifth installment earned $160 million, marking the highest opening weekend gross for any film released in 2026. The franchise, which debuted in 1995 and returns after a six-year gap, has now accumulated over $3.04 billion globally across all installments, with the new chapter introducing a smart tablet character named Lillipad that creates unprecedented challenges for Jesse, Woody, and Buzz.

Former N Hypen member Evan is making his solo debut with the single Ride or Die, marking his first release since leaving the group in March. The debut features two self-written tracks showcasing contrasting musical directions. The title song is an alternative rock anthem, while Overflow offers easy listening pop sensibilities. Evan participated in all aspects of production, including songwriting, composing, producing, and visual creative direction, with a title track inspired by watching rock band performance videos that made him want to create pure, authentic music. He emphasized that his music aims to provide hope and comfort to listeners, stating that if his songs can become a reason for someone to live, he would be satisfied, and he looks forward to upcoming performances including The Fill-In Live With Evan, Busking at Han River, and appearances at Busanwan Asia Festival, and K-Kon LA 2026.

Former BAP member Zheng Dai Hyun is building anticipation for his second mini album, Puzzle OV Pao Yi, through a unique storytelling approach featuring mood samplers and webtoon style content. The third mood sampler video shows a dramatic shift from previous releases, presenting Daihyun with a pure smile in a vintage space filled with old lockers, books, and sofas as he reminisces while exploring the time-frozen setting. The accompanying Kekemato tune third episode uses a GameQuat where the protagonist collects puzzle pieces in each episode, gradually revealing the album's narrative about various facets of love from longing to connection. The album, set for release on June 30th, explores different pieces of emotion within love, including yearning for someone, feelings one cannot let go, and the love that connects people.

The title track Ice Cream is a funk rock song featuring vintage drums and addictive bass guitar riffs that compare ice cream properties to romantic relationships. Yonjun participated in writing lyrics for two tracks, A Little Clumsy But Again, which expresses the excitement and nervousness of approaching someone you like, and Long Way Long Ride, a self-comforting message to his exhausted self during a long journey. The album also includes No More Disco, depicting two people drawn together in a club atmosphere, and X-King Star, where Yonjun compares himself to a star, with the release coming just days after he won the K-pop World Choice Solo category at the 35th Soul Music Awards.

All My Girls Full Group Comeback has been postponed to early 2027 as the agency prioritizes album quality over the originally planned timeline. WM Entertainment apologized for the delay, explaining that the process of collecting and selecting high-quality music took longer than anticipated, making it difficult to proceed with the original schedule. All six members remain committed to promoting together under the Oh My Girl name, and they are currently working diligently to deliver a polished album and performances worthy of the long wait. To compensate fans for the extended timeline, the agency will extend the Oh My Girl Global Official Fan Club Miracle 6 membership activity period until March 18, 2027, and confirmed that solo album activities from various members are scheduled for the second half of this year. Until then, stay tuned to all things Korean Entertainment, and we'll catch you tomorrow.