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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 October 25th, 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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Lee Suman, the founder of S ⁇ M Entertainment, who now leads A20 Entertainment as chief producer, celebrated his new girl group's first place win in a very generous way. Industry reports say a video posted on October 22nd showed him at a popular barbecue restaurant near Yaksu Station in Seoul, where he rang the so-called Golden Bell, a tradition meaning he was picking up the tab for every customer in the house. In the clip, he calls out, Enjoy your meal, to the diners, who answer with cheers, applause, and chants of his name while he raises both arms with a big smile. One diner even shared online that Lee bought their meal and gave them a bracelet after they complimented it, calling it a family heirloom in the making. The celebration comes after Lee returned to the K-pop scene following the end of his non-compete agreement with Hybe, as his new group, A2O Lite, topped music charts and music shows with their digital single Neon, released on October 13th.

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The Rising Girl Group, often called a Miracle of a Small Agency, is gearing up for a big comeback on November 3rd with their fourth mini album titled Pulse. The record has five tracks, including the title song With plus Finest Thing, Inside Out, Meme, and Dragon. It's been about four months since their remake single, Pretty Girl, in July, but a full album hasn't come out since Lip Bomb a year ago, and their standing has changed completely in that time. Industry reports say their popularity took off through YouTube, with older songs like Love Attack climbing the charts again and the Pretty Girl remake becoming a hit without aggressive music marketing. Now the big question is whether they can turn that buzz into lasting success, and observers point to Exid as a model of staying power after a sleeper hit, while Brave Girls saw their peak fade quickly after their own comeback surge.

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Tomorrow by Together is gearing up for a comeback, and the group just revealed the track list for its ninth mini album called Perfect Storm, which arrives on November 16th at 6pm Korean time. The album has six songs, led by the title track Angel Bite, a song about holding on to someone precious despite harsh reality, with Curtis Martin, Juhun, and Xyonghyun among the credited names. Fans can also look forward to member-focused tracks, including Sweetest Escape from Yoonjoon, Tehyun, and Huningkai, plus Touch the Sky from Subin and Pomgyu, who both helped write the lyrics. Pomgyu, Tehyun, and Huningkai also contributed to the lyrics of Hate It or Love It, which sharpens the album's message. After years of telling stories of a boy's growth and wandering through its earlier chapters, the group now turns its eye to the weight, struggles, and hopes of Gen Z, which should make this a deeply relatable release.

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Our featured song today is a special remix of C R E A M by hip-hop legends Wu Tang Clan, with Korean rapper Yongji and other Korean hip-hop artists joining in. Co-produced by Wu Tang's own RZA for the new game Call of Duty Modern Warfare 4, it gives the classic track a fresh soul twist. Let's take a listen to a preview. That was Cream by Wu Tang Clan featuring Yongji, a hip-hop classic reimagined with Korean flavor, and fans are already raving about her rap. Now, back to more news.

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Rapper Yang Hong Won is facing growing controversy just five days after his wedding, as a new video has surfaced showing him on the night at the center of the infidelity allegations. Industry reports say the clip, shared by a witness, shows him outside after a performance, visibly worked up and using harsh language toward a few fans, though the person who filmed it insists he was actually friendly and says the voice offering to call over a woman was not theirs. The accuser, identified only as Bee, claimed he went to a motel with another woman right after the marriage, but the woman involved says they had never met, that nothing physical happened, and that Bee pressured her to go and later demanded money. His agency, AP Alchemy, admits he went to the motel while heavily intoxicated, but denies any romantic behaviour, and it has filed legal complaints against B for extortion, stalking, and defamation. Meanwhile, his wife, model Wan Hunju, has reportedly unfollowed him and hidden her wedding posts, and Yang turned heads at a festival in Seoul by singing the lyric Come Back to Me, Hyunju, exactly as written.

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Singer Gummy is officially making her comeback with a brand new single called Perfect World, and she's already teasing fans with a special spoiler video. On the 23rd, she shared a clip on her official social media and YouTube channel, singing the chorus completely a cappella, and her deep vocals and delicate expression really bring out the warm feeling of the song. The track is all about unconditional love and heartfelt confessions, with highlight lyrics like The Place Where You Are Is Paradise, describing how the world becomes beautiful because of the person you love. Gummy is also gearing up to meet fans in person with her 2026 nationwide tour called Love, which will travel to eight cities from November through January and carry the same warm, love-focused theme. You can catch Perfect World when it drops on the 28th at 6 pm Korean time on major music platforms.

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In this romantic comedy about a barista and a sommelier who share one space, he took on a double role, playing the male lead Chimin and Chimin's other personality, Chongmin. And industry reports say he showed off his growing acting range by switching smoothly between the two. As the group's main vocalist, he also was impressed with his powerful tone and clean delivery on every song. And he did it all while promoting the group's louder era, since the show ran from August through late October. Rubin made his musical debut back in May with Romeo and Juliet, and he shared that he is grateful and proud to have finished with support from Lovity, the official fan club, adding that it felt like time flew by. He also said he is eagerly preparing for the group's solo concert, Sonorous, set for November 14th and 15th at Olympic Hall in Seoul, followed by a Busan show on the 21st.

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