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13 Years of BTS: Group Unveils Special Anniversary ‘Arirang’ Vinyl Drop

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K-pop star Psy faces serious legal scrutiny after prosecutors received his case for violating medical law by obtaining sleep medications like Xanax without mandatory face-to-face doctor visits. His agency has acknowledged the error and promised full cooperation with the investigation. Meanwhile, actor Hwang Jung-min earns international acclaim at Cannes for his powerful performance in Hope, while BTS celebrates their thirteenth anniversary with a special vinyl release of their album Arirang. Plus, ILLIT sells out all eleven Japan tour shows, and NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang makes his variety show debut on You Quiz on the Block.


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Welcome to K-Buzz, your daily source for the latest Korean entertainment news. We're your hosts bringing you all the hottest updates from the K-pop in K-drama world. Today is June 2nd, 2026, and we've got some incredible stories to share with you. Let's dive right in. Sai is facing serious legal scrutiny after being forwarded to prosecutors for violating medical law. The iconic K-pop artist allegedly received prescriptions for sleep medication, including controlled substances like Xanax and Stilnox, without in-person medical consultations between 2022 and 2023, and had his manager pick up the medications on his behalf. Under current Korean law, these psychotropic drugs require face-to-face doctor visits due to their addictive properties, and proxy collection is only allowed in exceptional circumstances, like patient incapacitation. SI's agency has acknowledged the error and stated they will cooperate fully with the ongoing prosecution investigation. In related Sci News, the singer has relocated his Wetshow concert in Guangzhou after controversy erupted over potential damage to the stadium grass. Originally scheduled for Guangzhou World Cup Stadium in August during the K-League season, the concert faced strong opposition from Guangzhou FC fans concerned about field condition. After the stadium management denied the rental application, Sai moved the performance to Chosen University Stadium, apologizing for the confusion and promising more careful venue verification in the future. The Wet Show Tour will still visit nine cities with 14 performances total, culminating at Dejon Mokwan University. Rapper Swings is continuing his entertaining diet journey with fans, recently threatening to buy more bread after a follower called out his constant food posts. After sharing photos of a tray full of pastries with the caption claiming they were for his teacher, one fan questioned why he only posts about eating. Swings humorously responded that he was turning his car around to buy more bread, blaming fans like them for ruining his diet efforts. This playful exchange follows a previous incident, where he threatened to order two more items when someone told him not to eat, showcasing his signature comedic personality even while attempting to manage his weight for his acting career. The agency emphasized that Ji has maintained a spotless tax record since his 2008 debut and has always prioritized fulfilling his tax obligations faithfully. They confirmed they will accept the National Tax Services judgment and pay the assessed amount promptly while strengthening their tax and accounting management systems going forward. Global media outlets praised Huang's portrayal of police chief Biaom Siok, with discussing film noting how his fearful expressions built up the film's tension, while Hollywood reporter highlighted his ability to shift seamlessly between commanding authority and terror-stricken vulnerability. Loud and clear review specifically commended how Huang makes the relentless pacing of hope believable and immersive for audiences. The film, which also stars Join Sung, Jong Hoyon, and Michael Fassbender, is set in the demilitarized zone Village of Hopo Port and marks Huang's second collaboration with director Na after the wailing. Actor Ma Dongseok is mourning the loss of his father, Li Qite, who passed away on June 2nd. The funeral is being held at Samsung Sol Hospital funeral hall, with Ma serving as chief mourner alongside his wife, Ye Juanghua, as they receive visitors paying their respects. The burial is scheduled for June 4th at 8.30 in the morning at Seoul Memorial Park. Despite this personal tragedy, Ma recently began filming for the Roundup 5, the latest instalment in the hit crime action franchise where he serves not only as lead actor, but also as screenwriter and producer. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is making entertainment headlines by becoming the first guest to appear on TVN's U Quiz on the Block, marking his debut on a variety talk show format. CJENM's executive leader, Nam Sung-Yong, expressed excitement about featuring Huang's remarkable journey from a dishwashing teenager to CEO of the world's top market cap company. The episode will explore Huang's insights on artificial intelligence trends, his vision for future talent, and his special connection to Korea, which he considers a key partner in the global AI ecosystem. The recording featuring Jensen Huang will air sometime in June, following his recent high-profile visits to Korea that included enjoying local culture like late-night chicken gatherings. Following the General Reserve seat sellout, the agency Belift Lab announced they would open additional, limited view, and standing room tickets due to overwhelming fan demand. This impressive ticket power mirrors their previous success, as their sole concert in March also sold out all shows on the first day of pre-sales, along with their fan concerts. The rookie group will tour seven cities globally, hitting Aichi on June 13th and 14th, Osaka on the 20th and 21st, Fukuoka on the 29th and 30th, Hyogo in mid-July, and Tokyo on multiple dates, riding the wave of their recent hit It's Me, which reached number five on Mellon's monthly chart. BTS is celebrating their 13th debut anniversary with a special limited edition vinyl release of their fifth full album, Are Rang. The commemorative vinyl will include all 16 tracks from the album, plus two exclusive bonus tracks, Voice Message Love Song, which captures the members' conversations about the album's key themes in voice message format, and a Korean language version of Normal. Voice Message Love Song embodies the album's core message while Normal explores the emptiness and fear behind the spotlight and thoughts about ordinary daily life. Big Hit Music emphasized that this vinyl release allows BTS to expand the Ahri Rang journey while conveying the team's current state and sincere feelings as they mark their 13th anniversary, with the limited edition dropping on June 12th alongside their 2026 BTS Festa celebrations. The production company behind Weak Hero is warning fans about fraudulent streetcasting scams, falsely claiming to recruit for Weak Hero Class 3. Playlist issued an official notice clarifying that they are not conducting any streetcasting and that any such approaches are completely unrelated to the company and should be immediately rejected. The company urged anyone encountering similar cases to report them right away. The Weak Hero series, starring Park Ji-Hoon as protagonist Yoon Siyun, became a massive hit with season one on WAV and season two on Netflix, with the latter reaching number one on Netflix's global top ten series in the non-English category upon release. Though production of a third season has not yet been confirmed. Until then, stay tuned to all things Korean Entertainment, and we'll catch you tomorrow.