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ATEEZ makes a powerful comeback with their thirteenth mini-album GOLDEN HOUR: Part 4, featuring the high-energy title track Adrenaline and five new songs written by members Hongjoong and Mingi. The group's previous release debuted at an impressive sixty-ninth place on Billboard's Hot 100, surpassing even BTS's first entry, and they're now positioned to break even higher records. Meanwhile, BTS dominates as the most beloved figure in global entertainment according to Parrot Analytics, with SEVENTEEN and ENHYPEN also ranking in the top ten. Plus, IX Entertainment unveils V01D, a towering five-member band debuting in March, BLACKPINK's Lisa takes on a lead role in Netflix's romantic comedy inspired by Notting Hill, and ENHYPEN's Sunghoon carries the Olympic torch through Milan as a former figure skating athlete. 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!

ATEEZ is making a powerful comeback with their thirteenth mini-album 'GOLDEN HOUR: Part Four' and explosive EDM title track 'Adrenaline,' featuring choreography co-created by member San. This marks their first release since re-signing with their agency, with all eight members unanimously choosing the track. In other exciting news, ENHYPEN's Sunghoon carries the Olympic torch at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics as a former figure skating national team member, KATSEYE makes their debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon sharing Grammy stories, and IVE prepares for their fourth fan concert ahead of their album 'REVIVE PLUS' release. Plus, TOMORROW X TOGETHER confirms an April comeback, while NCT DREAM's Jisung and actress Moon Ga Young make significant charitable donations. 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!

BTS is making history with their comeback performance at Gwanghwamun Square, directed by Emmy and BAFTA award-winning director Hamish Hamilton who has helmed eight Super Bowl halftime shows. The event will stream live to over 190 countries with seating for more than 30,000 people. Meanwhile, their upcoming album "Arirang" has already garnered over three million pre-saves on Spotify and topped global countdown charts. In other news, Super Junior's Leeteuk delights fans with a playful bedroom selfie during their twentieth anniversary tour, while Highlight's Yang Yoseop returns with his third solo mini album featuring deeply personal compositions. Plus, director Ryu Seung-wan reunites with Jo In-sung for the espionage thriller "Humint," and Min Hee-jin launches her independent label OK Records with a mysterious first project. 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!

BTS is making history with their fifth full-length album 'ARIRANG' and a groundbreaking live comeback performance at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square, streaming simultaneously on Netflix to 190 countries. The March 21st event marks the first time a Korean performance has been broadcast live on the platform, with a documentary film following on March 27th. Meanwhile, former ADOR CEO Min Heejin announces her return with new label OK Records, while G-Dragon prepares for his first Middle East performance in Dubai. Plus, Ahn Young Mi shares pregnancy news, (G)I-DLE's Soyeon reveals her hidden anxieties, and NCT WISH celebrates with an encore concert at KSPO Dome. 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!

Korean producers EJAE, Teddy, 24, and Idio made history at the Grammy Awards by winning Best Song Written for Visual Media for Golden from the K-pop Demon Hunters soundtrack, marking the first time K-pop composers have received Grammy recognition. While BLACKPINK's Rosé opened the ceremony with her hit APT alongside Bruno Mars, she went home without awards in her three nominated categories. In other news, fromis_9 wrapped their emotional encore concert celebrating their five-member reunion, while LE SSERAFIM concluded their massive world tour spanning nineteen cities. Plus, 2PM announces their highly anticipated return to Tokyo Dome after a ten-year absence, and EXO prepares for their comeback with a new reality show heading to Jeju Island. 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!

LE SSERAFIM wraps up their ambitious first world tour with an unforgettable encore performance in Seoul, featuring elaborate pyrotechnics, massive LED screens, and special band arrangements of their biggest hits. The group's transformation into a performance powerhouse was evident throughout the show, with their English single "Perfect Night" recently surpassing 500 million Spotify streams. Meanwhile, MONSTA X launched their "THE X: NEXUS" tour at Seoul's KSPO Dome with an emotional head-shaving ceremony for member I.M before his military enlistment, while ATEEZ continued their "IN YOUR FANTASY" tour in Jakarta with nearly three hours of high-energy performances. The highly anticipated Dream Concert in Hong Kong faces indefinite postponement just days before its scheduled dates. 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!

FT Island drummer Choi Min Hwan experienced a frightening collapse during the First Music Station concert in Goyang, with medical staff attending to him on site before his agency confirmed no serious health issues. The incident has sparked renewed conversation about artist wellbeing in K-pop, with FNC Entertainment pledging improved health monitoring. In other news, EXO's D.O. revealed he rushed from the Melon Music Awards to make a ten-minute appearance at Kim Woo Bin and Shin Min Ah's wedding, while LE SSERAFIM celebrates their world tour finale in Seoul after ranking as the highest-grossing girl group tour. Plus, the Dream Concert 2026 in Hong Kong faces indefinite postponement, and production begins on Extraordinary Attorney Woo Season 2. 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!

MONSTA X kicks off their massive world tour at Seoul's KSPO DOME, marking their first solo tour in four years and the final performances as a complete six-member group before I.M enters military service. The tour will expand across Asia and Latin America showcasing their powerful performances. In other news, rising girl group KiiiKiii dominates charts with their comeback album topping Melon and iTunes in over twenty countries, while BLACKPINK's Rosé prepares to perform at the Grammy Awards with three major nominations for her hit song. Plus, actor Choi Daniel faces YouTube channel hacking, Starship Entertainment wins legal battle protecting IVE's Jang Won Young, and Park Hyo Shin announces his return to the concert stage after seven years. 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!

Oscar-winning Parasite co-stars Choi Woo-shik and Jang Hye-jin reunite for the emotional family film Number One, where a son sees a countdown of meals left with his mother before she dies. Director Kim Tae-yong describes the project as a warm tribute meant to inspire audiences to share more time with their families ahead of Lunar New Year. Meanwhile, Stray Kids member Felix renews his global partnership with Gongcha as their worldwide brand ambassador, while SEVENTEEN members DK and Seungkwan achieve viral chart success across Asia with their ballad mini album Soyagok. Plus, IVE prepares for their comeback with second full album REVIVE PLUS featuring pre-release single BANG BANG, and ATEEZ unveils intense concept photos for their upcoming mini album GOLDEN HOUR Part Four. 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!

ENHYPEN has reached a career-defining milestone by claiming the top spot on Billboard's Artist 100 chart for the first time, driven by their seventh mini-album that debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. The group also dominated fan voting at major awards with over seven hundred sixty million votes. In other exciting news, EXO announces their sixth world tour spanning thirteen regions after a six-year hiatus, while BLACKPINK wraps their emotional world tour and prepares for their first group comeback in over three years. Plus, Netflix's romantic comedy starring Kim Seon-ho claims the global top spot, and SM Entertainment reveals their new boy group trainee reality show. 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!

BTS has sold out all announced dates for their monumental Arirang world tour, featuring 82 performances across 34 cities starting April 25th in Tampa. The group makes history as the first Korean artists to perform at legendary venues including Sun Bowl Stadium, Stanford Stadium, and Gillette Stadium. Meanwhile, the Mexican president personally requested additional Mexico City concert dates to accommodate one million fans competing for only 150,000 seats. Other highlights include P1Harmony's sold-out Seoul encore concerts, ENHYPEN's blood donation campaign drawing 10,000 participants, and IVE preparing their new album with pre-release single 'Bang Bang.' 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!

ASTRO member and actor Cha Eun-woo addresses a major tax evasion controversy from military service, denying his enlistment was an attempt to avoid the scandal and pledging to accept all consequences. The case involves the largest tax penalty ever imposed on a Korean celebrity, with allegations of using shell companies to avoid proper tax rates. Meanwhile, ENHYPEN celebrates their highest Billboard 200 debut at number two with their album achieving record streaming numbers, while NCT's Taeyong makes a triumphant return to the stage after military service with an electrifying concert. Plus, BTS continues their unprecedented global economic impact as their world tour announcement sends tourism searches skyrocketing across multiple countries. 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!

Boy group 82MAJOR concluded their fifth solo concert series at Seoul's Blue Square SOL Travel Hall with completely sold-out shows, showcasing their signature performance-driven style with non-stop energy and powerful stage presence. A touching highlight came when leader Jo Seong-il performed their new song in front of his actual kindergarten teacher who attended the show. Meanwhile, IVE unveiled their final comeback teaser films building anticipation for their February pre-release single, while BTS member V shared updates about preparing his upcoming album and caring for plants at home. Plus, actress Go Yoon-jung opens up about her challenging dual role in Netflix's Love Translator opposite Kim Seon-ho, and rising group NEWBEAT lands the cover of influential Chinese magazine K!ND. 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!

Actor Cha Eun-woo faces serious allegations from the National Tax Service regarding unpaid taxes involving family-operated companies that managed his earnings while under contract with Fantagio Entertainment. In other K-pop news, ENHYPEN's Sunghoon makes history as only the second K-pop artist to carry the Olympic torch at an overseas Winter Olympics, while Stray Kids becomes the first K-pop group to perform twice at France's prestigious Yellow Coin Collection charity event alongside G-Dragon and Christina Aguilera. Plus, ATEEZ launches their Asia and Australia tour, IVE's Liz charms viewers on a web variety show ahead of their February comeback, and rising girl group CATSEYE achieves three consecutive weeks on the UK Official Singles Chart. 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!

BTS continues to break records with their highly anticipated album 'Arirang,' which achieved four million pre-orders in just one week and features fourteen tracks exploring themes of identity and longing. The group's world tour is equally impressive, with all three Goyang Sports Complex shows selling out immediately and additional concerts added in Tampa and Stanford. Meanwhile, BLACKPINK's Rosé makes history as the first K-pop artist nominated for BRIT Awards both as a group member and soloist for her collaboration 'APT' with Bruno Mars, while ENHYPEN's blood donation campaign generated a two hundred sixty-seven percent surge in participation. Plus, IVE builds anticipation for their February comeback and NCT DREAM sells out all six shows of their Seoul world tour finale. 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!