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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 July 13th, 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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Singer Ramit has released a new emotional ballad titled Where the Rain Fell, marking his return to the music scene with a deeply personal track. The song captures the bittersweet feeling of memories that become more vivid on rainy days, featuring Ramit's clear and expressive vocals that convey the pain of separation. Lyrics like In the Place Where the Rain Fell, your memories remain, even when I try to erase them, paint a poignant picture of heartbreak that refuses to fade. The track was produced through a collaboration with hit composer Phil Sung Bul Pai and Lee Cha Bin, who have previously created numerous successful OSTs and ballad hits. Since his debut through the KBS joy drama Love Interference 2023 OST, Ramit has been steadily building his reputation with delicate emotional expression and a distinctive vocal tone.

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The massive boy group identity has unveiled its third unit, It's Not Over, featuring 20 members as the group continues its unique expansion toward a full 24-member lineup. Following the debut of first unit I Never Met and Second Unit Yes We Are, this latest iteration emphasizes street culture identity while showcasing more pop-oriented appeal and genre refinement. The group held a large-scale showcase on July 13th, where all 20 members performed the title track Kids Return, delivering an overwhelming performance that highlighted the advantages of the large-scale formation with dynamic choreography changes. New member Kwak Ki-Wung shared that while he felt nervous before the stage, excitement overtook his nerves once the performance began. The mini-album It's Not Over includes seven tracks that capture the boy's journey, challenges, and unstoppable momentum, with each unit name serving as the album title in identity signature format. Chineseing.

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Controversial singer Huang Young Wung will release an OST for the KBS weekend drama Prescribing Love on July 14th at 6 p.m., marking his return to the entertainment scene. The track titled If You Love will be the final OST for the drama series, featuring Huang's deep vocal tone and delicate emotional expression. This release comes after Huang voluntarily withdrew from the MBN trot competition show Burning Trotman in 2023 following allegations of school violence, assault convictions, and dating violence. His agency Golden Voice issued a statement in January denying the school violence allegations, claiming that while there may have been youthful conflicts and wandering during his school days, there was no systematic bullying or sadistic behavior as reported. The production company, Niam Niam Entertainment, stated that Huang's participation was decided based on musical composition considerations, and that the track was scheduled for sequential release as the final OST according to the original timeline.

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Our featured song today is Our Voyage by QWER from their brand new fourth mini album, Ceremony. This serene and hopeful track showcases the band's softer side with its lyrical sound and uplifting message about tomorrow. Here's a preview.

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Idle then premiered their new comeback track Gimme Dat Love from their ninth mini album We made released on July 6th, giving fans a refreshing summer performance. Amid water jets and festival energy. The group closed their surprise set with I'm sick of being sick running around the venue to maximize fan interaction. Following their music show appearances, Ideal is actively promoting through various entertainment programs, including SBS Running Man and JTBC Knowing Bros, along with web variety content and live streaming to connect with fans.

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Band QWER celebrated their 1000th day since debut on July 13th, marking a remarkable journey from creator-turned musicians to one of Korea's leading girl bands. Since debuting on October 18th, 2023, with their single Harmony from Discord, the four-member group consisting of Chodan, Magenta, Hina, and Sion has consistently delivered hit songs including Discord, Warrior Addiction, My Name is Clear, Holding Back Tears, and Ceremony. Their growth has been recognized with an invitation to perform on the main stage of the prestigious 2026 Inchon Pentaport Rock Festival on July 31st, a significant milestone for any band. The group recently completed their first world tour and made their official Japanese debut through Warner Music Japan, participating in the opening theme Showdown for the anime Tomb Raider King. QWER expressed gratitude to their fandom Bewege, stating they run forward with the desire to become a cooler band and will embark on their second tour, Rockasian Rocket Launch, starting September 12th in Seoul, covering nine cities across Asia.

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Hollywood actor Sam Neal, beloved for his role in Jurassic Park, has passed away at the age of 78 in Sydney, Australia. Neal's family announced through social media that he died suddenly on July 13th, surrounded by loved ones, though they expressed gratitude that his cancer had not returned. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute, noting that Neil starred in numerous Australian stories and held a special place in the hearts of Australians, while New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon stated that Neil's works will be loved for a long time. Born in Northern Ireland in 1947, Neil moved to New Zealand as a child and earned his degree from Victoria University before building a 45-year career in television and film. He gained worldwide recognition through Steven Spielberg's Jurassic Park in 1993, playing paleontologist Dr. Alan Grant, and had recently shared that he achieved remission from angioimmunoblastic T cell lymphoma, a blood cancer diagnosed in 2022 through clinical trials.

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This album marks the second chapter in the Sin series, continuing the story of lovers who broke taboos and fled together, now reaching the end of their journey. The group has restructured their promotional schedule to enhance narrative immersion, with the music video releasing on August 22nd, the day after the music release, and trailer volume two, content scheduled for August 25th through 26th. And Hypen has consistently delivered concept albums where lyrics and sound organically intertwine, previously creating the Vampire Now website that presented their Vampire Society through news articles for a more immersive album experience. The agency promises that the Sin Bliss will contain new changes for the fleeing lovers and a solidifying dark fantasy narrative, while N Hype N continues their world tour Blood Saga with a Busan concerts scheduled for August 8th and 9th.

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That wraps up today's episode of K Buzz.

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