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Welcome to K Buzz, your daily source for the latest Korean entertainment news.

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We're your hosts bringing you all the hottest updates from the K-pop and K-drama world.

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Today is March 12th, 2026, and we've got some incredible stories to share with you.

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Let's dive right in.

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Choi Yena has returned with her fifth mini-album, Love Catcher, and the title track Catch Catch, expressing a unique wish that her new song becomes an unofficial anthem for South Korea's baseball team. The former Is One member shared her hope that Catch Catch would be used to support the Korean national team during the World Baseball Classic, especially after Korea's advancement to the quarterfinals for the first time in 17 years. The album has generated buzz for its impressive featuring lineup, with Choi Yena highlighting her collaboration with comedian Juung Hyung Don as particularly memorable. She also expressed gratitude to her dedicated fan base Jigumi and shared her ambition to become a steady seller in K-pop, describing singer-songwriter Han Roro's track as a potential favorite from the new release.

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Music Festival Rap Beat 2026 has unveiled an exciting second lineup featuring some of K-pop's most dynamic hip-hop artists. Monstar X member Ju Honey will bring his exceptional producing skills to the stage, while Rising Boy group Breeze joins the roster alongside hip-hop rookie Molly Yam. Musician Bang Ye Dam will perform under his new stage name, Demo Rex, and PH1 will team up with Lil Boy for a collaborative performance, with C Jam and EK also confirmed for the festival. The two-day event is scheduled for June 20th and 21st at Mapogoo's Culture Tank in Seoul, with general tickets available through Melon Ticket, NOL Ticket, and Trip.com, while exclusive early entry Rocket Pass tickets will be sold exclusively on Cream.

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Blackpink's Jenny has sparked global interest in Seoul's hidden gems after sharing her favorite spots in the Korean capital during Paris Fashion Week. During an interview at the Chanel 2026 to 2027 Fall Winter Ready to Wear Collection Show, Jenny recommended Songbukdong as her favorite neighborhood for its pleasant walking atmosphere, and praised seafood restaurant Neggy Live as her top dining choice. She highlighted the Han River as her preferred park and suggested experiencing Korean Jim Jilbank culture for wellness, while naming the Schiller Hotel as Seoul's finest accommodation. The interview video has garnered approximately 1.35 million views, with international fans showing tremendous interest in exploring these Jenny-approved locations.

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Mama Moose Moon? Biol is gearing up for her third solo single, Rev, showcasing a bold and charismatic concept in newly released teaser images. The rapper appeared in striking red racing suits while gripping a steering wheel, embodying the single's title, which means to increase engine rotation speed and suggesting a high-energy musical direction. Moon Biol will perform special concerts titled Museum, Village of Eternal Glow, Live House, on March 21st and 22nd at Nodal Island Live House in Seouls, Yongsanggu, before the single drops. The full single Rev is scheduled for release on March 25th at 6 pm across all major music streaming platforms.

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This emotional track beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of looking back on a past relationship with gratitude and warmth. Here's a preview. Now, back to more news.

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The tour, titled The Original, will showcase Yun So Il band's signature live sound through four chapters chronicling his half-century musical journey, presented with modern stage production designed to captivate audiences across all generations. Yoon Soil, who debuted in 1977 with I Want Love, gained renewed attention when Black Pink's Rose released her global hit APT in October 2024, bringing his original 1982 song of the same name back into the spotlight as the original Apartment. The veteran artist released his first album in 11 years, 2025 R Story, last March and continues to blend rock intensity with trot sensibility in his enduring musical style.

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Rookie Girl Group. Two IT made their official debut with a showcase for their first single album, What I Want, at Astra Hall in Seoul's Mapogu. The five-member group consisting of Yoon Soon, Yoon Soo, Ji Woo, Hyo Bin, and Sung Bi performed their debut track live for media ahead of the official music release. Industry insiders have described the group's vocal tone as delicate and sweet like cotton candy, suggesting a fresh sound for the competitive K-pop landscape. The debut single album, What I Want, will be officially released across all music streaming platforms on March 14th at 6 p.m.

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Izeesaw 1 is making a highly anticipated return with a 10th anniversary concert tour, marking their first complete group performance in approximately nine years. The nine-member group will kick off their 2026 IS One concert tour, Loop, from May 29th to 31st at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul, before expanding to major Asian cities, including Bangkok on June 6th and Hong Kong on June 20th and 21st. The tour name, Loop, symbolizes connection and circulation, representing how a story thought to be finished continues again and signifying both a reunion with fans and a new beginning for the group.

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The group, which originally disbanded in January 2011 after releasing their best album, See You Again, will drop a pre-release single later this month followed by a full album in May and a special fan meeting at a jazz bar in Seoul's Jong Nogu. The members explained that their reunion was driven purely by gratitude toward fans who waited two decades, emphasizing that this comeback represents a genuine new beginning where they can share authentic music based on real-life experiences rather than the studied approach of their twenties. See ya, which debuted in March 2006 with iconic hits like A Woman's Scent, Love's Greeting, Shoes, and Crazy Love Song has enlisted legendary producers Park Gunthe and Kim Do-hoon from their peak era to recreate their signature emotional ballad sound.

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