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K-BUZZ

Stay up to date with the latest headlines from South Korea’s vibrant entertainment world. From K-pop comebacks and idol updates to Korean drama highlights and industry news, K-BUZZ delivers concise daily updates designed for on-the-go listening. Each episode brings you the most important stories, presented in a clear, conversational style that is easy to follow and optimized for audio. Whether you are a longtime fan or just discovering Korean pop culture, K-BUZZ keeps you connected to the trends,

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8:59

BOYS PLANET II's Choi Lip-Woo Sweeps Korean Charts

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2025/12/04

Comedian Park Na-rae faces a property seizure claim worth approximately one hundred million won from former managers who accuse her of workplace harassment, assault, and forcing them to work around the clock on personal errands. The legal dispute escalated after the company allegedly threatened the managers when they requested payment for outstanding expenses. Meanwhile, BOY PLAN TWO's Choi Lip-woo sweeps Korean charts with his solo debut album selling over thirty thousand copies on day one,

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8:21

Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun's Thrilling Netflix Reunion

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2025/12/03

Actresses Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun reunite for Netflix's gripping new thriller 'The Price of Confession,' where they portray a murder suspect and a psychopath who form a dangerous alliance based on false confessions. The series showcases Kim Go-eun's dramatic transformation with a short haircut and Jeon Do-yeon's commitment to the project before even reading the script. Meanwhile, IVE continues their Japanese domination with an upcoming Kyocera Dome Osaka concert, NMIXX

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9:45

Zootopia 2 Breaks Records in South Korea

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2025/12/02

Disney's Zootopia 2 has shattered box office records worldwide, earning over 560 million dollars and attracting 2.1 million South Korean viewers in its opening weekend. The animated sequel dominated the Chinese market and marked the best film opening of the year in Korea, with animators revealing they reworked sequences four times to perfect the chemistry between Judy and Nick. In other entertainment news, actress Shim Eun Kyung receives Best Actress nominations at major international film

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9:38

NMIXX's First World Tour Powerhouse Performance

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2025/12/01

NMIXX proves why they're called the vocal powerhouse of their generation with their first world tour showcase at Incheon Inspire Arena, performing over thirty songs live with a full band. The group emphasized their evolution from synchronized performances to showcasing individual member strengths while maintaining sharp choreography. In other news, Stray Kids achieves a historic eighth consecutive number one on the Billboard 200 with their album DO IT, making them the K-pop artist with the most

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10:11

HYBE vs Min Heejin: The Courtroom Drama

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2025/11/29

The legal conflict between HYBE and former ADOR CEO Min Heejin intensifies as she employs a controversial defense strategy during a marathon court hearing in Seoul. The case examines alleged shareholder agreement violations and possible attempts to pressure the company or facilitate NewJeans' departure. Meanwhile, G-Dragon donates nearly two hundred million won to Hong Kong fire victims while on his world tour, and BLACKPINK's Rosé takes home Song of the Year at the MAMA Awards for her

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10:02

Stray Kids Achieves Double Million-Seller Status With...

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2025/11/28

SEVENTEEN's S.Coups and Mingyu are taking their success on the road with a five-city Asian tour starting at Incheon Inspire Arena in January. The duo's recent mini-album 'HYPE VIBES' broke records as the highest-selling K-pop unit album debut with over 887,000 copies in its first week. Meanwhile, Stray Kids achieves double million-seller status with their album 'DO IT' featuring the innovative title track inspired by classical literature. Plus, actor Lim Si-wan makes

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10:49

SEVENTEEN's Massive Japan Dome Tour Goes Global

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2025/11/27

SEVENTEEN dominates Japan with an extensive dome tour spanning Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, and Fukuoka, broadcasting live to 54 countries worldwide. The group creates festival atmospheres in each city through elaborate pop-up stores and local collaborations before heading to Singapore next March. Meanwhile, TWICE makes history as the first girl group to earn RIAA platinum certification, while Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong team up for a supernatural romantic comedy. Plus, Big Bang's Daesung prepares

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9:12

SEVENTEEN's Jun Named Youth Ambassador for Major Film...

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2025/11/26

SEVENTEEN member Jun takes on a prestigious role as youth ambassador for the Hainan International Film Festival, showcasing over 4,600 works from 119 countries. His recent film work with Jackie Chan in 'Feng Shui' has solidified his position as a rising movie actor in China. Meanwhile, the Korean entertainment industry mourns veteran actor Lee Soon-jae with touching tributes from colleagues including Jung Jun-ha and Yoo Yeon-seok. In other exciting news, Stray Kids makes history as the

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8:48

Ha Jung-woo's Bold New Film 'The People Upstairs'

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2025/11/25

Ha Jung-woo held a press conference for his upcoming film 'The People Upstairs,' a psychological thriller adapted from the Spanish film 'Sentimental' featuring provocative dialogue between two couples in a single location. The entertainment world mourns the passing of legendary actor Lee Soon-jae at age 91 after nearly 70 years in the industry, with tributes pouring in from Jung Bo-seok, Kim Hye-soo, and Ryu Seung-ryong. Meanwhile, SHINee's Taemin sold out his Las Vegas

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9:05

NCT Dream Achieves Their Tenth Consecutive...

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2025/11/24

TVXQ is set to make history with their third performance at Japan's prestigious Nissan Stadium in 2026, holding the record for most performances by any overseas artist at the 75,000-capacity venue. The duo returns after eight years for their Twentieth Anniversary celebration. Meanwhile, Ji Chang Wook and Do Kyung Soo's Disney Plus series 'Sculpture City' dominates global charts, NCT Dream achieves their tenth consecutive million-selling album, and Taeyeon celebrates a decade as a

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9:38

Son Ye-jin Makes Blue Dragon Awards History

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2025/11/22

Son Ye-jin celebrates her Best Actress win at the 46th Blue Dragon Film Awards for her role in Park Chan-wook's 'Decision to Leave,' making history alongside husband Hyun Bin as the first married couple to both claim leading actor honors at the same ceremony. The film dominated the awards with six wins including Best Picture and Director. Meanwhile, Hwasa and Park Jung-min's romantic ballad 'Good Goodbye' has surged to the top of Korean music charts following their

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10:47

U.S. Squid Game Lands Fincher & Blanchett + Lee...

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2025/11/21

Actor Lee Yi-kyung is taking legal action against an unidentified person who spread false rumors about his private life, leading to months of harassment and his exit from MBC's variety show despite the claims being retracted as fabricated. The situation highlights how entertainers face career damage from unverified allegations while broadcasting companies opted for his departure rather than investigating the truth. Meanwhile, HYBE artists including ILLIT and BOYNEXTDOOR swept the Japan Record

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10:31

Le Sserafim's Historic Tokyo Dome World Tour Finale

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2025/11/20

Le Sserafim wraps up their record-breaking first world tour with Seoul encore concerts following their historic Tokyo Dome performances, joining an elite group of K-pop acts to reach this milestone. The group's 29-show tour spanned 19 cities with sold-out venues from Hong Kong to Chicago. Meanwhile, Chuu prepares her first full-length solo album showcasing musical growth beyond her signature bright image, while actors Shin Min-ah and Kim Woo-bin announce their December wedding after 10 years

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9:40

Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin Make Blue Dragon History

K-BUZZ ·

2025/11/19

Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin made history at the Blue Dragon Film Awards as the first celebrity couple to win both leading actor categories, with Hyun Bin taking Best Actor for Harbin and Son Ye-jin winning Best Actress for Decision to Leave. The couple also shared the stage to receive the Popular Star Award together, marking their first joint awards ceremony appearance since their marriage. Meanwhile, Netflix thriller You Are the Killer starring Jeon So-nee and Lee Yu-mi climbed to number one on the

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9:17

Lee Je-hoon Returns for Model Taxi Season 3 Finale

K-BUZZ ·

2025/11/18

Actor Lee Je-hoon leads the cast back for the highly anticipated third season of SBS drama Model Taxi, featuring Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, and the full ensemble promising bigger car chases and deeper storylines. The action-packed series showcases Lee Je-hoon's various disguises and transformations as Kim Do-gi in what may be the trilogy's grand finale. Meanwhile, ENHYPEN transforms Seoul into a concert playground with their citywide celebration event, while Disney unveils the first trailer

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9:19

BTS Jin's Legal Case and J-Hope's Record-Breaking Tours

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2025/11/17

Actors Yoon Kye-sang and Jin Sun-kyu, who previously played villains together in 'The Outlaws,' are teaming up as neighborhood heroes in the new Korean comedy action series 'UDT: Our Neighborhood Special Forces' on Coupang Play and ENA. The show follows former special forces members using their unique skills to tackle unpredictable local incidents. Meanwhile, BTS member Jin faces a legal case after a Japanese woman was indicted for kissing him without consent at a fan event,

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8:38

NINEX Makes History with Six Music Show Wins

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2025/11/15

Rookie sensation NINEX has made history by securing their sixth music show win since debut, setting a new record for most victories among 2024 rookie groups with their track Pinocchio Hates Lies. The group's third consecutive win demonstrates their rapid rise in the competitive K-pop landscape. Meanwhile, SHINee's Taemin prepares for his groundbreaking appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show before becoming the first Korean male solo artist at Coachella, while Tomorrow X Together launches an

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10:11

ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM Fight Malicious Comments

K-BUZZ ·

2025/11/14

Major K-pop agencies are taking a firm stance against online harassment as Belief Lab announces zero-tolerance policies for malicious comments targeting ILLIT members, some of whom are minors, while Source Music pursues criminal action against LE SSERAFIM attackers. In other news, SEVENTEEN expands their world tour with three massive Asian stadium shows in Bangkok, Singapore, and the Philippines, while TOMORROW X TOGETHER's Yeonjun becomes a half-million seller with his debut solo album. Plus,

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10:25

Disney Plus Unveils 2025 Korean Drama Lineup

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2025/11/13

Disney Plus showcased its extensive Korean content strategy at their APAC showcase in Hong Kong, announcing multiple high-profile original series for the coming year. The platform revealed major productions including Park Bo-young's Goldland, IU and Byeon Woo-seok's romantic fantasy about a modern monarchy, and the return of Lee Dong-wook in The Killer's Shopping Mall sequel. Also featured are Hyun Bin and Jung Woo-sung in the historical thriller Made in Korea premiering this

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9:26

NewJeans Members Navigate Their Return to ADOR

K-BUZZ ·

2025/11/12

Global K-pop group KATSEYE has revealed they've been receiving thousands of death threats and racist harassment since their debut, with member Lara sharing the shocking reality of online abuse in a recent BBC interview. The group has faced false immigration reports and disturbing objectification from online critics. Meanwhile, NewJeans members navigate their return to ADOR following court rulings, while G-Dragon prepares for his comeback performance at the Melon Music Awards after dominating

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