Korea Observer

The BL (boys’ love) drama “The Next Prince” bagged the Series of the Year award at the KAZZ Awards 2026 held in Thailand on May 14.  The KAZZ Awards ceremony, held at the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre, honored outstanding stars and works in Thailand and was hosted by KAZZ Magazine, which marked its 20th anniversary.  “The Next Prince” starred Thai actors Nunew Chawarin Perdpiriyawong and Zee Pruk Panich and aired from May to August last year.  Freen Sarocha and Becky Armstrong won Couple of the Year while Freen also won Best Actress of the Year. Mew Suppasit Jongcheveevat bagged the Best Actor of the Year Award.  KAZZ Awards 2026 (Photos from KAZZ Awards on Facebook) The Drama Award of the Year went to “Searching for the Love She Forgot.” Here are the winners at the KAZZ Awards 2026:  Series of the Year Award - The Next Prince Trending Artist Award - DEXX Spotlight Icon of the Year Award - GMMTV Fandom Character Rising Male of the Year Awar...

K-pop supergroup  BTS  received a warm welcome in Mexico, where President Claudia Sheinbaum personally greeted the group at the National Palace ahead of their sold-out concert series in Mexico City. The group visited the country’s federal government seat, where they met Sheinbaum before appearing on the balcony to wave at an estimated 50,000 fans gathered at the Zócalo, Mexico City’s main square. The massive crowd turned the city center into a sea of supporters eager to catch a glimpse of the global stars. Read more at  Manila Bulletin online:  https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/07/bts-warmly-welcomed-in-mexico-as-president-meets-k-pop-group-ahead-of-concert-series