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September 25 · 15 min
'Assassins' Rules Chuseok Box Office: Lee Min-ho Thriller Tops Chart with 447K Admissions
Director Heo Jin-ho's political thriller 'Assassins' is crushing the competition at the Chuseok box office, pulling in nearly 288,000 moviegoers on day one and racking up over 447,000 cumulative admissions to claim the number one spot two days running, powered by the star lineup of Lee Min-ho, Yoo Hae-jin, and Park Hae-il. In equally historic news, actress Park Ji Hyun becomes the first Korean actress ever nominated for Best Actress at the International Emmy Awards for her Netflix role in 'Eun Jung and Sang Yeon,' with Disney Plus's 'Hyper Knife' also scoring a nomination. SEVENTEEN's Dino is riding his own wave of momentum as his solo Macau shows sell out instantly under his 'Picheolin' persona, while veteran singer Lee Seung-chul lights up Times Square with a free performance marking his 40th anniversary. N.Flying gears up for their comeback with the mini album 'Still' and title track 'Jan Bul,' JYP Entertainment and Park Jin-young make headlines in Mexico for a massive children's charity donation, and aespa's Ningning dazzles fans in a custom Gucci gown during the group's ongoing 'SYNK Complexity' world tour. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 24 · 17 min
BTS's 'Arirang' Tour Shatters $465.8M Record While Rookies TUYID Storm the Billboard Charts
BTS just rewrote touring history, with Pollstar confirming their 'Arirang' world tour earned an eye-popping $465.8 million across only 38 shows, surpassing Beyonce's Cowboy Carter Tour in about four months while their album 'Arirang' logs 26 straight weeks on the Billboard 200. Meanwhile, rookie girl group TUYID is proving debut-year lightning strikes twice, claiming the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Emerging Artists chart and landing their mini album 'Tune and Play' at No. 3 on World Albums after moving over 110,000 first-week copies. Elsewhere, BABYMONSTER celebrates just two years since debut by packing Kyocera Dome Osaka on their 'CHOOM' world tour, Stray Kids' 'This Is And That' crosses 100 million YouTube views for their 22nd nine-figure hit, and legend Lee Seung-chul marks 40 years in music with a KBS Chuseok concert special and a new Woodz-penned duet. SEVENTEEN's Jun also gears up for his first Chinese solo EP '9,' rounding out a jam-packed day of K-pop milestones. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 23 · 28 min
Fin.K.L Reunites for 30th Anniversary 'Re Bloom' Project While &team Tops Oricon with 1.35M Sales
K-pop's queens of first-gen girl groups are back: Fin.K.L's Lee Hyori, Ok Joo-hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yuri are set to reunite as a complete group for 'Fin.K.L Re Bloom,' a two-year project packed with new music, documentaries, and fan events celebrating their 30th debut anniversary. Meanwhile, &team is riding a career-high wave in Japan, as their Korean mini album 'Mark on Me' seized the number one spot on the Oricon Daily Album Ranking with a staggering 1.35 million copies sold in its first week, nearly half a million of those from Japan alone. Elsewhere, Triple S is gearing up to conquer North America with all 24 members on their 'Endless' world tour after their album 'Assemble26 Love and Pop' moved 560,000 copies and scored a music show trophy, while girl group UNIS bids an emotional farewell with their final single 'Milky Way' ahead of their September 26th disbandment. Add in CRAVITY's dreamy 'sonorous' concept photos teasing their ninth mini album and TOMORROW X TOGETHER's instant Macau sellout for their 'Steal the Wind' tour, and it's a jam-packed day for K-pop fans everywhere. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 22 · 27 min
BTS's 'Arirang' Tour Storms South America & 'Assassins' Shatters Chuseok Box Office Records
BTS is making history in South America, kicking off their 'Arirang' world tour in Bogota before Argentina's La Plata prepares for a jaw-dropping 150,000-fan turnout and unanimously names the group official honorary guests, marking their first-ever visits to Colombia, Peru, and Argentina across 14 shows. Meanwhile, back home, mystery thriller 'Assassins' is dominating the Chuseok box office battle, grabbing over 30% of real-time reservations and more than 200,000 advance tickets to dethrone Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' ahead of its release. Elsewhere in K-pop, ZEROBASEONE's Sung Han Bin drops a haunting teaser for his solo EP 'DEAD ALIVE,' TOMORROW X TOGETHER's 'Love Language' crosses 100 million Spotify streams to become their 20th song to hit that milestone, and tvN's music drama 'Four Hands' hits a series-high 7.9% rating as Lee Jun Young and Song Kang's piano rivalry captivates viewers. From KBS's epic new historical drama 'Munmu' to SHINee's Minho announcing his second solo tour, this episode of K-buzz covers all the biggest moves shaking up Korean entertainment right now. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 21 · 24 min
Fin.K.L Reunites After 21 Years & Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' Wins Venice Grand Jury Prize
K-pop history is being rewritten as Fin.K.L — Lee Hyori, Ok Joo Hyun, Lee Jin, and Sung Yu Ri — reunite under agency Gemstone E&M for full group activities, marking a genuine comeback 21 years after their iconic run with hits like 'Blue Rain' and 'Forever Love.' Meanwhile, Korean cinema scores a massive international win as Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love,' starring Sul Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, Jo Yeo-jeong, and Jeon Do-yeon, claims the Grand Jury Prize at Venice and Best Director at Toronto ahead of its September 23 theatrical release and November 6 Netflix premiere. Elsewhere, Park Bo Gum and Jinyoung reunite to remake 'Fog Road' for the 10th anniversary of 'Moonlight Drawn by Clouds,' with all proceeds going to charity, while Woozi closes out his 2026 world tour with an expanded encore show at Seoul's KSPO Dome. At the box office, the remake 'The Intern' dethrones Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' after an eight-week reign, surpassing 400,000 admissions thanks to the chemistry between Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee. And fans can't stop talking about Dok2 and Lee Hi's viral on-stage proposal moment in Mongolia, reigniting speculation about their 12-year love story. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 20 · 9 min
Lecenne's Double Crown at THE FACT Music Awards Meets NCT 127's 10th Anniversary Surprise
Lecenne stuns at the 2026 THE FACT Music Awards in Busan, claiming a double crown with both Artist of the Year and the fan-voted Today's Choice award, then lighting up the stage with orchestral reworks of 'Runaway' and viral hit 'Love Attack.' Meanwhile, NCT 127 proves five members can still fill an arena, wrapping a sold-out three-day 'Neo City Seoul The Redline' run at KSPO Dome with roughly 31,500 fans, made even more special when military-serving members Doyoung and Jungwoo showed up to celebrate the group's 10th anniversary with celebratory rice cakes. IDID also had a big night in Busan, taking home the Hottest Star trophy just a year after debut, while NCT Wish closed out their two-year anniversary tour with a sold-out Hong Kong finale and teased their new mini album 'I Spy.' Elsewhere, JYP's KickFlip electrified Nanji Hangang Park with a fiery Asia Top Artist Festival set, and rookie girl group izna kicked off their global 'WHO DAT GIRL' tour with two emotional nights in Seoul. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 19 · 15 min
Lisa Leads K-pop's VMA Charge While Cha Eun-woo Becomes Target of Illegal Wiretapping Scandal
Lisa dominates the 2026 MTV VMA nominations with four nods including Best Pop and Best K-pop, while BTS earns three nominations and battles Netflix's 'K-pop Demon Hunters' hit 'Huntrix' for Song of the Year, and Blackpink returns to defend their Best Group crown at the Peacock Theater ceremony. Meanwhile, actor Cha Eun-woo has become the victim of an illegal wiretapping scandal after police in Yongsan discovered a woman allegedly planted listening devices at a cafe to secretly record his conversations. Elsewhere, Stray Kids' Bang Chan donated 200 million won to Seoul Rehabilitation Hospital and UNICEF Korea, SEVENTEEN's Hoshi underwent surgery for a torn ACL suffered during his military service, and rapper Simon Dominic stunned fans with a dramatic 15-kilogram weight drop down to 61 kilograms. Add in Byun Woo Seok's agency cracking down on sasaeng fans amid his 'Solo Leveling' filming, and it's another jam-packed day in K-entertainment. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 18 · 25 min
IU's 18th Anniversary Hits #1 on Melon While Son Ye Jin Returns in Netflix's 'Scandal'
IU celebrates eighteen years since her debut by donating fifty million won each to four charities under the IUAENA banner, pushing her total 2026 donations to six hundred million won, all while her digital single 'From This Star' rockets straight to the top of Melon's Hot 100 chart. Meanwhile, Netflix's steamy period drama 'Scandal' premieres today, reuniting Son Ye Jin—making her first period-drama comeback in twenty-four years—with Ji Chang Wook and newcomer Nana in a modern retelling of 'Dangerous Liaisons.' Elsewhere, BLACKPINK's ROSÉ shocks fans with a raw garage-punk turn on 'New Trick,' shot entirely on iPhone for Apple's 'Shot on iPhone' campaign, and Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' surpasses eleven million admissions in Korea, holding the No. 1 advance ticket spot for forty-seven straight days. Plus, NCT 127 launches their fifth world tour 'NEO CITY: SEOUL–THE REDLINE' at Seoul's KSPO Dome, and ZEROBASEONE's Matthew and Park Gunwook debut their first official unit, ZEROBASEONE EMP, ahead of a brand-new mixtape. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 17 · 25 min
BTS Ticket Scalping Bust: President Lee Jae-myung Vows Crackdown While CORTIS's 'Green Green' Hits 4.1M Sales
A massive ticket scalping scandal is rocking the K-pop world as police arrest a man who used bot programs to snatch nearly 9,000 BTS and other top concert tickets, reselling them for up to 30 times face value and pocketing over 2.4 billion won — a case so serious that President Lee Jae-myung himself vowed to track down and return illegally earned profits. Meanwhile, CORTIS is celebrating a massive win of their own, as their mini album 'Green Green' officially crosses 4.1 million copies sold, making it a quadruple million seller and only the second K-pop album this year to hit that mark, while also landing at number three on the Billboard 200. Elsewhere, Hwasa made history as the first K-pop female solo artist to perform at Rock in Rio, earning a number two ranking from Brazilian outlet G1 behind only Elton John, and BTS notched another milestone as 'MIC Drop' surpassed 1.6 billion views on YouTube. ATEEZ's Hongjoong also teased his upcoming solo track 'Enough' featuring American artist Bahji, giving fans plenty to look forward to across the K-pop landscape. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 16 · 25 min
LE SSERAFIM Makes K-Pop History at iHeartRadio Festival & KATSEYE's 'Animal' Shatters 100 Million YouTube Views
LE SSERAFIM is set to make history as the first K-pop girl group to ever grace the iHeartRadio Music Festival stage in Las Vegas, kicking off momentum for their massive 2026 'Pure Flow' tour that launches at Crypto.com Arena and sweeps through nine major U.S. cities. Meanwhile, KATSEYE keeps proving their global dominance as 'Animal' smashes past 100 million YouTube views in only 54 days, becoming the fastest music video in the group's history and pushing their tally to seven videos with over 100 million views each. The buzz doesn't stop there: Melon Music Awards 2026 reveals a stacked first lineup with Plave, Rise, NCT Wish, and rookie sensation AlphaDrive One all boasting chart-topping million-seller achievements, while director Heo Jin-ho's historical thriller 'Assassins,' starring Park Hae-il and an all-star cast, wows critics at the Toronto International Film Festival. Add in Big Hit Music's fierce legal stand to protect Cortis after a dorm break-in, and singer-songwriter Roy Kim gearing up for his first-ever KSPO Dome concert, and this episode is packed with can't-miss K-entertainment headlines. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 15 · 9 min
Jennie Rewrites K-pop History on Billboard Hot 100 While EXO's Chen-Baek-Xi Win Contract Injunction
BLACKPINK's Jennie has officially rewritten K-pop history, with her Tame Impala collaboration 'Dracula' holding steady at number six on the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-breaking sixteen consecutive weeks in the top ten, surpassing BTS's 'Butter' as the longest-charting K-pop top ten run ever. Meanwhile, EXO sub-unit Chen-Baek-Xi scored a major legal victory as the Seoul Central District Court granted an injunction suspending their exclusive contracts with agency INB100, citing unpaid settlement fees and a total breakdown of trust after CEO Cha Ga-won failed to appear or file any defense. Elsewhere, FT Island's Lee Hong-ki stunned fans with a slimmed-down, blonde makeover after a fourteen-kilogram weight loss for his musical role in 'Sugar,' while Stray Kids' Felix marked his birthday by donating three hundred million won to hospitals and charities including UNICEF Korea. Fresh five-member act DREAM OF ONE is also buzzing ahead of its October pre-debut thanks to a viral animal-costume teaser campaign, and Netflix announced it will expand access to director Lee Chang-dong's acclaimed filmography following his Venice Film Festival win for 'Possible Love.' Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 14 · 8 min
Not an ENHYPEN Album! EVAN Earns Half-Million Seller Status with Solo Debut 'DEATH OF ME'
ENHYPEN's debut mini-album 'Death of Me' is dominating charts worldwide, selling over 530,000 copies in its first week to become a half-million seller, topping Hanter Chart on release day, hitting number one on iTunes in eleven countries, earning Gold certification on QQ Music, and landing on the UK Official Charts, Bugs, and Melon. Meanwhile, Tomorrow X Together is gearing up for their fifth world tour 'Steal the Wind,' launching with three fully 360-degree shows at Seoul's KSPO Dome for roughly 23,000 fans before expanding across Asia, Japan, North America, and Europe. TXT's Yeonjun also made headlines by donating 100 million won to the Community Chest of Korea on his birthday, joining the Honor Society for major philanthropists. Elsewhere, ILLIT is prepping a bold comeback with 'Break Even,' UNIS wrapped promotions for their Y2K remake 'Sky Land Star Land' with chart wins across Asia and the Middle East, and BTOB's Lee Chang-sub readies his emotional new mini-album 'Lee;Make (Fragmenta Amoris)' ahead of a nationwide solo tour. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 13 · 7 min
Second FIPRESCI Prize Secured! Director Lee Chang-dong Triumphs at Venice with 'Possible Love'
Director Lee Chang-dong stuns the Venice International Film Festival, claiming the Grand Jury Prize for 'Possible Love' — his first Venice win in 24 years since 'Oasis' — after a seven-minute standing ovation and praise for stars Jeon Do-yeon, Sul Kyung-gu, Jo In-sung, and Jo Yeo-jeong. In K-pop news, LE SSERAFIM's 'Made My Night,' a collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch, racks up over one million Spotify streams in a single day and lands the group as the first-ever K-pop act to perform at BlizzCon, this time in Anaheim. Monsta X isn't slowing down either, as their title track 'Magic' rockets to a KBS Music Bank #1 trophy and tops K-pop album charts in 11 countries including the US, UK, and Brazil. Elsewhere, FT Island's Lee Hong-gi sparks fan concern over his slimmer look while teasing the band's 20th anniversary comeback, OneWe unveils playful concept photos for their 'O! NEW E!volution VI' concert series, and veteran singer Jin Mi-ryung celebrates 50 years in music with a sold-out anniversary concert in Gangnam. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 12 · 10 min
Hoshi's ACL Injury, LE SSERAFIM's 'Made My Night' & Evan's Half-Million Sales
SEVENTEEN's Hoshi is facing surgery and a tough recovery after suffering a complete anterior cruciate ligament tear while rehearsing for the Army's Ground Forces Festival, though he's reassured fans on Weverse that his March discharge date remains unchanged. Meanwhile, LE SSERAFIM keeps their world tour momentum going with the release of 'Made My Night,' a title track blending their signature confidence with newfound maturity. Rising star Evan is also making waves, hitting half-million seller status just three days after his mini album 'DEATH OF ME' dropped, topping iTunes 'Top Albums' in eleven countries and claiming number one on iTunes 'Top Songs' in nine territories. Elsewhere, director Lee Chang Dong scored his second FIPRESCI Prize at the Venice International Film Festival for 'Possible Love,' BOYNEXTDOOR teased a wild fake-documentary concept for their 'HOME: DELUXE' comeback, and Lady Gaga welcomed her first child with fiancé Michael Polanski. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 11 · 9 min
Min Hee-jin's Courtroom Showdown: IU Tops Melon Chart While BTS's Jin Wrangles Suga
In a dramatic courtroom clash, former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin faces allegations that she engineered the infamous NewJeans-ILLIT plagiarism controversy, with Belift Lab's two billion won lawsuit heading toward a November 13th ruling that could reshape her legacy in K-pop. Meanwhile, IU makes a triumphant comeback with 'From This Star,' instantly claiming number one on Melon's Hot One Hundred, dominating Bugs and Genie charts, and breaking into iTunes charts across sixteen countries as fans anticipate her sixth full album. BTS also stole the spotlight when Jin's protective 'hyung mode' went viral, physically guiding a wandering Suga back into formation during their ARIRANG World Tour stop at SoFi Stadium, reminding fans of their decade-long bond. Elsewhere, MONSTA X celebrated an emotional first-place win on 'Music Bank' after twelve years together, Tom Cruise set a Hollywood record with his thirteenth Korea visit for 'Digger,' and director Na Hong-jin's 'Hope' stunned North American audiences with a record-breaking per-theater box office average. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 10 · 10 min
Danielle vs ADOR in Court: BTS Shatters Stadium Records While Seungri Faces Assault Report
The courtroom drama between former NewJeans member Danielle and ADOR intensifies as both sides spar over access to comeback plans and financial records in their ongoing damages lawsuit, with the next hearing set for October 22nd. Meanwhile, BTS continues to prove their global dominance, topping Billboard's stadium rankings with jaw-dropping numbers like $49.5 million from four Allegiant Stadium shows and outpacing Karol G on Pollstar's 'Live75' chart with $12.7 million per concert. Adding to the day's controversy, former Big Bang member Seungri has been reported to police for alleged assault, marking another chapter in his troubled post-Burning Sun history. Elsewhere, girl group UNIS brought Y2K nostalgia to M Countdown with their 'Sky Land Star Land' comeback, VERIVERY turned a real cave into a concert venue for their 'CONFETTI' release party, and Netflix dropped a steamy first look at 'Scandal' starring Son Ye-jin, Ji Chang-wook, and Nana. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 9 · 10 min
Historical Drama Return After 24 Years! Son Ye-jin Stars in Netflix's 'The Scandal'
Rising boy group Eighty-Two Major celebrated a milestone moment as they clinched their first-ever music show trophy on Show Champion with title track 'Like Fire,' with member Nam Seong-mo tearfully reflecting on his journey from show MC to trophy winner. The group's comeback has already surpassed one hundred fifty thousand in first-week sales, marking a career high. Meanwhile, Son Ye-jin makes a dramatic return to historical dramas after twenty-four years, starring in Netflix's 'Scandal' alongside Ji Chang-wook and Nana in a reimagining of 'Dangerous Liaisons' set in the Joseon dynasty. Elsewhere, Lim Young-woong dominates the charts with his tenth anniversary album 'IM HERO Ten,' Netflix's 'The Mole' starring Ryu Jun-yeol claims the global number one spot, and IVE's agency takes legal action against deepfake perpetrators targeting Jang Won-young. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 8 · 9 min
Star-Studded 1974 Thriller! Yoo Hae Jin, Park Hae Il & Lee Min Ho Star in 'Assassin(s)' Presser
Singer Lim Young Woong showcases his artistry with the release of his special digital album 'IM HERO 10,' featuring ten tracks including the heartwarming title song 'Tto Tto,' whose music video stars his dog Siwol and child actor Kim Jun. Meanwhile, the star-studded film 'Assassin(s),' led by Yoo Hae Jin, Park Hae Il, and Lee Min Ho, held its press conference ahead of its September theatrical release, diving into a mysterious 1974 Liberation Day incident shrouded in political suppression. In idol news, NewJeans' Haerin made a highly anticipated public return to ADOR activities, sparking excitement among fans, while LE SSERAFIM continues to make history with their third appearance on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' and an upcoming debut at the iHeartRadio Music Festival. Plus, DO Kyungsoo faces a venue change for his 'DAY OFF' concert tour, and LISA heats up the charts with her bold new single 'SaWaDiKa.' Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 7 · 8 min
Double Title Tracks Incoming! IU Teases Sixth Album Era with Surprise Single Drops
Girl group aespa wrapped up their Brazilian tour leg with massive success, performing for twenty-one thousand fans at São Paulo's Mercado Livre Arena Pacaembu with stunning futuristic visuals praised by Billboard. The group continued their momentum by selling out thirteen thousand seats in Santiago before heading to Peru. In other major news, director Lee Chang-dong's film 'Possible Love' received a seven-minute standing ovation at Venice Film Festival, with critics calling Jeon Do-yeon's performance 'once-in-a-century.' Plus, IU returns with double title tracks ahead of her sixth album, while BOYNEXTDOOR announces their first repackage album during their ongoing world tour. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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September 6 · 6 min
Surging to No. 1 on Bugs! 82MAJOR Hits Career High with New Single 'Like Fire'
NFLYING and KISS OF LIFE emerged as major winners at the SPOTV K-POP AWARDS held at KINTEX in Goyang, taking home Male and Female Group Awards respectively. NFLYING also secured the Ground Performance Award, while KISS OF LIFE continues their reign as summer queens following hits like "Sticky" and "SWEAT." EIGHTYTWO MAJOR celebrates chart success with their new single "Like Fire" reaching number one on Bugs and charting internationally across Spain, Germany, and the UK. Meanwhile, TEMPEST member Hanbin wrapped up his explosive solo debut with "No Fear," and ANDTEAM members Zhang Hao and Riki swept fan-voted categories despite debuting just one hundred days ago. Stay connected with K-BUZZ for your daily dose of Korean entertainment news! Visit us at https://www.kbuzz.net for more updates, episode archives, and additional content. Love the show? Leave us a review and help other K-pop and K-drama fans discover K-BUZZ. Your support helps us keep bringing you the latest from Korea's entertainment scene every day. Thanks for listening, and we'll catch you in the next episode!
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