he 21.6% Phenomenon! So Ji-sub’s ‘Kim Bujang’ Becomes an Instant SBS Ratings King

So Ji-sub's latest SBS drama 'Kim Bujang' is dominating Friday-Saturday viewership with an impressive 19.6% rating in the Seoul metropolitan area, placing it among the top six highest-rated dramas in SBS history alongside hits like 'Penthouse' and 'The Fiery Priest.' Meanwhile, director Na Hong-jin's star-studded film 'Hope' featuring Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Hollywood stars Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander claims the top spot in advance ticket sales ahead of its premiere. Plus, the K-pop world mourns the loss of legendary voice actress Kang Hee-sun, while girl groups Mamamoo and Fifty Fifty continue their successful world tours, and the collaborative hit 'Iconic By Mistake' featuring Le Sserafim, ILLIT, and KATSEYE climbs to number 23 on Billboard's Global 200.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!