K-BUZZ

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, stars, and stories shaping Korea’s entertainment scene.

Episodes

December 11, 2025 11 mins

The Black Label has partnered with a cybercrime law firm to pursue legal action without settlements against those targeting their roster of artists with false rumors, harassment, and threats. The agency founded by producer Teddy is monitoring social media and fan reports to create a safe environment for artists including Blackpink's Rosé, Taeyang, and Jeon Somi. Meanwhile, Teddy receives a Prime Minister's Commendation fo...

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Blackpink's Rosé achieves remarkable success on Billboard's year-end charts, with 'APT' featuring Bruno Mars reaching ninth place on the Hot 100 and topping both Global 200 and Global Excluding US charts. BTS member Jimin's 'Who' represents K-pop solo artists at number 57, while the viral Netflix K-Pop Demon Hunters soundtrack places multiple tracks throughout the Hot 100. Meanwhile, Stray Kids co...

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BTS member Jungkook has made history as the first K-pop solo artist to grace the cover of Rolling Stone UK in a groundbreaking collaboration spanning Korea, the UK, and Japan. In the feature, he shares his artistic vision of creating trends rather than following them as he continues to evolve as an artist. Meanwhile, BTS receives a Presidential Citation for their global charity work that has helped over 100 million children worldwi...

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Beloved comedian Park Narae has made the difficult decision to step back from all broadcast activities, leaving hit variety shows 'I Live Alone,' 'Save Me! Holmes,' and 'Amazing Saturday' until ongoing issues with former staff are resolved. She takes full responsibility for the situation and expresses regret for any trouble caused to the programs. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK's Rosé receives Global Hitmak...

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Actor Cho Jin-woong has shocked the industry by announcing his immediate retirement after revelations about past criminal charges including vehicle theft and assault from his youth that led to juvenile detention. The announcement reflects growing scrutiny of celebrity backgrounds in Korean entertainment. Meanwhile, KATSEYE ranks second on Google's trending musicians list in America and earns dual Grammy nominations, while LE S...

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In a groundbreaking academic milestone, USC has created the first American university course centered entirely on G-Dragon, examining his two decades of artistry and influence on the global K-pop industry. The four-credit class aims to challenge perceptions that K-pop lacks artistic autonomy and will be taught by renowned Korean media studies professor Lee Hye-jin. Meanwhile, actor Ryu Seung-ryong demonstrates his commitment to mea...

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December 4, 2025 8 mins

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 hi...

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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 Jap...

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December 2, 2025 9 mins
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 Kyu...

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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 2...

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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&a...

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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 tr...

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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 s...

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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 Y...

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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 Seu...

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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 co...

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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&ap...

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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, ...

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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...

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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 Kille...

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