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
51 episodes
Police Raid K-Pop Star Psy's Office Over Illegal Prescription Drugs
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 s...
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11:11
Rosé and BTS Dominate Billboard Year-End Charts
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 ...
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9:51
Jungkook of BTS Makes History on Rolling Stone UK
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 rat...
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9:19
Comedian Park Narae Steps Back from Variety Shows
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...
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8:59
Actor Cho Jin-woong Retires After Criminal Record Revealed
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 growi...
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10:23
G-Dragon Makes History with USC University Course
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 p...
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11:09
BTS Continues Their Spotify Dominance
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 dispu...
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8:59
Jeon Do-yeon and Kim Go-eun's Thrilling Netflix Reunion
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...
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8:21
Zootopia 2 Breaks Records in South Korea
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 open...
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9:45
NMIXX's First World Tour Powerhouse Performance
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 perf...
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9:38
Rising Group CORTIS Breaks Streaming Records
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 attempt...
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10:11
Stray Kids Achieves Double Million-Seller Status With Their Album 'DO IT'
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 w...
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10:02
SEVENTEEN's Massive Japan Dome Tour Goes Global
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 collaborat...
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10:49
SEVENTEEN's Jun Named Youth Ambassador for Major Film Festival
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 ...
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9:15
Ha Jung-woo's Bold New Film 'The People Upstairs'
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 ...
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8:48
NCT Dream Achieves Their Tenth Consecutive Million-Selling Album
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 Tw...
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9:05
Son Ye-jin Makes Blue Dragon Awards History
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 sa...
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9:38
U.S. Squid Game Lands Fincher & Blanchett + Lee Yi-Kyung Fights Back...and More
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 ...
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10:47
Le Sserafim's Historic Tokyo Dome World Tour Finale
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 ...
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10:31
Hyun Bin & Son Ye-jin’s Blue Dragon First + Stray Kids Hit No. 2 on Global Tour...& More
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 co...
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9:40
Lee Je-hoon Returns for Model Taxi Season 3 Finale
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 ...
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9:17
BTS Jin's Legal Case and J-Hope's Record-Breaking Tours
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 sho...
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9:19
NINEX Makes History with Six Music Show Wins
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 thei...
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8:38
ILLIT and LE SSERAFIM Fight Malicious Comments
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 ...
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10:11
Disney Plus Unveils 2025 Korean Drama Lineup
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 a...
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