K-BUZZ

Actor Cha Eun-woo faces serious allegations from the National Tax Service regarding unpaid taxes involving family-operated companies that managed his earnings while under contract with Fantagio Entertainment. In other K-pop news, ENHYPEN's Sunghoon makes history as only the second K-pop artist to carry the Olympic torch at an overseas Winter Olympics, while Stray Kids becomes the first K-pop group to perform twice at France&ap...

BTS continues to break records with their highly anticipated album 'Arirang,' which achieved four million pre-orders in just one week and features fourteen tracks exploring themes of identity and longing. The group's world tour is equally impressive, with all three Goyang Sports Complex shows selling out immediately and additional concerts added in Tampa and Stanford. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK's Rosé makes history as...

BTS is making history as Seoul officials conditionally approve their request to perform at Gwanghwamun Square, marking the first time the city has granted exclusive use of this iconic public space to a single artist. The performance will celebrate the release of their fifth studio album 'Arirang,' their first full group comeback since completing military service. Meanwhile, ILLIT announces their first world tour 'PRE...

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with HYBE executives and ENHYPEN at the company's Seoul headquarters, discussing BTS's upcoming comeback and their historic free concert at Gwanghwamun Square. The Prime Minister emphasized the connection between Korean democracy and the Korean Wave, noting how ARMY bomb light sticks became political symbols. Meanwhile, IVE's Leeseo unveiled a cinematic teaser for the group's Febr...

EXO celebrates a triumphant complete group comeback with their eighth full album 'REVERXE,' dominating charts worldwide and sweeping iTunes Top Albums in 35 countries including the United States, Brazil, and Japan. The album achieved Double Platinum certification in China while all nine tracks occupied top positions on Tencent Music's K-pop chart. Meanwhile, solo member Baekhyun wrapped his Las Vegas concert at Dolby...

K-pop powerhouse EXO returns with their eighth full-length album 'REVERXE' and explosive title track 'Crown,' a hard dance anthem blending trap drums, heavy metal guitar, and EDM synths as their heartfelt dedication to fans. The nine-track album showcases diverse sounds from winter ballads to rhythmic pop, celebrated with a showcase at Kyung Hee University's Peace Hall. Meanwhile, BTS member V unveils his s...

K-pop band CNBLUE concludes the Seoul leg of their world tour with two electrifying sold-out performances at Ticketlink Live Arena, showcasing their first full-length album in over a decade. The three-hour marathon concerts featured all ten self-composed tracks alongside beloved classics like "I'm a Loner" and "Intuition," pushing both the band and audience to their physical limits. Meanwhile, HWASA claims ...

SF9's Inseong gets personal about creating his first solo album 'Crossfade,' revealing the emotional stress of intense six-hour recording sessions that left him overwhelmed. The mini-album showcases his growth as a solo artist with title track 'Mute is Off' drawing from his experiences as both introspective writer and adventurous performer. Meanwhile, the K-pop world braces for an epic February showdown as ...

BTS has unveiled the title of their highly anticipated fifth album, naming it 'Arirang' to reflect their Korean identity and the emotions they want to share with fans worldwide. The album marks their first comeback in three years and nine months, with a world tour launching in April. Meanwhile, actress Nana has been cleared of all charges after defending herself against a home intruder, SEVENTEEN's 'Son Ogong&ap...

BLACKPINK is making their long-awaited return with their third mini-album 'DEADLINE,' marking their first group release in three years and five months since 'BORN PINK.' The album shares its name with their ongoing world tour and promises to serve as a grand finale to their journey with fans worldwide. Meanwhile, Stray Kids dominates U.S. physical album sales with three albums in the top ten, while Park Bo Gum a...

BTS is making history with their upcoming world tour featuring 79 concerts across 34 cities, launching in April after a four-year hiatus. The tour spans North America with 28 shows, includes major stops in Europe and South America, and marks the group's most ambitious global celebration yet. Meanwhile, Blackpink's Jennie captivates fans with her versatile fashion sense showcasing both edgy leather looks and elegant velvet...

ADOR won its lawsuit against Dolphin Kidnapping and director Shin Woo-seok, with the Seoul Central District Court ordering one billion won in damages over unauthorized NewJeans music video content. The dispute centered on claims of prior agreement to post a director's cut of the ETA music video, which the court ruled never existed. Meanwhile, actor Byeon Woo-seok's agency announces zero-tolerance legal action against onli...

LE SSERAFIM dominated the Golden Disc Awards in Taipei, winning in the digital music category for their fifth mini album title track 'HOT' and delivering an electrifying performance featuring their collaboration with BTS's J-Hope on 'SPAGHETTI.' The five-member powerhouse will wrap up their world tour with special encore concerts in Seoul after performing across nineteen cities globally. Meanwhile, HWASA co...

BLACKPINK made history at the fortieth Golden Disc Awards held at Taiwan's Taipei Dome, earning recognition in the Golden Disc Powerhouse Forty category for their significant impact on Korean music. Member Jennie accepted the honor and expressed her commitment to continuing as a positive influence in the industry. The ceremony also celebrated wins from IVE, LE SSERAFIM, and BOYNEXTDOOR, while rising group SAY MY NAME achieved ...

K-pop legend G-Dragon is returning to meet fans with his first-ever solo fan meeting at Seoul's Olympic Park KSPO Dome, promising intimate interactions with supporters following his recent world tour. The romantic fantasy-themed event showcases his priority to connect directly with fans through a more personal experience than typical concerts. Meanwhile, Aespa's Karina touched hearts with volunteer work at a shelter for u...