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  • Soooo…Lara from KATSEYE and her label mate Jimin

    Oct 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    What do y’all think will happen when they finally meet (if they haven’t already)? She’s listed him as role model…

    BTS
  • I watched the new update of top 10 most viewed boygroups MVs since 2009 and here’s my thought:

    Oct 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    📊 Top 5 BG per gen and their highest charting based on the vid: Highest views = ★ 2nd gen…

    BTS
  • BTS Suga’s donation becomes hope: Severance opens Min Yoon-ki Treatment Center

    Oct 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BTS Suga’s donation becomes hope: Severance opens Min Yoon-ki Treatment Center

    BTS member Suga (left) poses for a commemorative photo with Yonsei Health System CEO Ki-chang Keum BTS member Suga (real…

    BTS, Celebrity, family, Seoul, Suga
  • IVE Jang Wonyoung Shines in ELLE Korea x Kérastase October 2025 Pictorial: Stylish Elegance Meets Modern Sophistication

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE Jang Wonyoung Shines in ELLE Korea x Kérastase October 2025 Pictorial: Stylish Elegance Meets Modern Sophistication

    Photo Credits: ELLE. Korea Kerastase Starship Entertainment IVE’s Jang Wonyoung graces the October 2025 issue of ELLE Korea in a…

    BTS, Discussion, K-pop, Seoul
  • KPop Demon Hunters’ Golden extends Hot 100 reign to 7 weeks, marks No. 2 record for girl groups

    Sep 30, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KPop Demon Hunters’ Golden extends Hot 100 reign to 7 weeks, marks No. 2 record for girl groups

    KPop Demon Hunters (Courtesy of Netflix) Netflix’s animated feature KPop Demon Hunters continues to fuel a chart storm, as its…

    BTS, K-pop
  • BTS Jungkook, K-pop’s lone record maker, extends Spotify and Billboard milestones

    Sep 28, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BTS Jungkook, K-pop’s lone record maker, extends Spotify and Billboard milestones

    BTS Jungkook BTS member Jungkook has set yet another milestone on global streaming giant Spotify, reaffirming his status as K-pop’s…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • Other K-Bands or K-Pop tracks that use a Korean Harp (gayageum)

    Sep 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I really like the band KARDI. They are a co-ed band that has a Korean harpist in their line-up. I…

    BTS, K-pop, Suga
  • Moments when idols seemed ANRGY and full of passion on stage?

    Sep 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Ok basically you know those performances where an idol looks/gets really angry on stage as if they’re putting all their…

    BTS
  • Put BTS Jin’s face on it — “sales jumped tenfold”

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Put BTS Jin’s face on it — “sales jumped tenfold”

    New seal sticker image of Otoki Jin Ramen featuring BTS member Jin (Courtesy of Otoki) What happens when you put…

    BTS, K-pop
  • kpop songs that remind me of other songs(kpop and nonkpop)

    Sep 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    just a list of songs that i think remind me of another song disclaimer no plagiarism accusations i just sometimes…

    BTS, LG
  • Do you really think Hybe is that bad of a company?

    Sep 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I see several media platforms and people hating on Hybe. Sites like koreaboo especially have a beef with them for…

    BTS, K-pop
  • a bit random, but does everybody believe that BTS kidnapping prank in American Hustle Life was real?

    Sep 24, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i know this was eons ago but i remember about it every once in a while and it seems way…

    BTS
  • What’s going on in your respective fandoms? (September 2025)

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone👋. It’s been quite a while since I made this post, so I’m back again. I’ll go first. For…

    BTS, Japan, Social Media, Suga
  • Parliamentary committee to hold hearing on chief justice over alleged election interference – The Korea Times

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Parliamentary committee to hold hearing on chief justice over alleged election interference – The Korea Times

    The article itself only mentions the DPK’s doubts regarding kangaroo court of president LJM’s alleged violation, but there is one…

    BTS, Controversy, Justice
  • HYBE sets up 5th overseas unit in India to expand K-pop idol system 

    Sep 23, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    HYBE sets up 5th overseas unit in India to expand K-pop idol system 

    KATSEYE, a multinational girl group, was created under HYBE’s idol nurturing system HYBE Co., South Korea’s entertainment powerhouse behind the…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop
  • the concept of a bts/BP/twice sub being taken hostage by a mod that’s using it to stage a coup of a diff sub😭

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    you really can’t make this stuff up I think we were all (rightfully) skeptical about the longterm success of this…

    BTS, KT
  • BTS’s Jimin hits 2 billion streams on Spotify with solo track ‘Who’

    Sep 22, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BTS’s Jimin hits 2 billion streams on Spotify with solo track ‘Who’

    BTS’s Jimin (Courtesy of BigHit Music) BTS member Jimin has reached a new career milestone. His solo track Who has…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Stanning a mid tier group is the best decision I ever made!

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I recently been discovering groups that aren’t considered mainstream or from the big 4 companies. LET ME JUST SAY…

    BTS, LG, Peace, Stress
  • BP joins race for S.Korea’s East Sea gas development after ‘Great Whale’ project declared botched

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BP joins race for S.Korea’s East Sea gas development after ‘Great Whale’ project declared botched

    BP is a British multinational oil and gas company (Courtesy of Reuters via Yonhap) BP plc., a British multinational oil…

    BTS, fail, martial law, Pohang, request, Seoul, study
  • Slay Your K-pop Audition: Avoid These Online Video Mistakes and Shine with Confidence, Clean Setup, and Authentic Vibes for 2025 Auditions

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Slay Your K-pop Audition: Avoid These Online Video Mistakes and Shine with Confidence, Clean Setup, and Authentic Vibes for 2025 Auditions

    Photo Credits: ADOR. NME (Hero Image) Ok, fam — so you’re ready to chase your K-pop dream and nail that…

    BTS, Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT
  • BTS Happy Meal in Seoul

    Sep 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Does anyone know of a McDonals in Seoul that is definitely serving the BTS Happy Meal? I went to the…

    BTS, Maccas, Seoul
  • From ARMY to EXOL: The wildest fandom jump I’ve ever made

    Sep 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay, so let me preface this by saying the reason I’m making this comparison is because BTS and EXO were…

    BTS, Scandal, Stress
  • Spring Day has departed the Melon Weekly Chart after a record-breaking 447 consecutive weeks

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Spring Day by BTS has left the Melon weekly chart for the first time since its release on February 13,…

    BTS, history, LG
  • Does anyone else finds it ironic that Jay Park will debut a kpop boygroup next year?

    Sep 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So after years of calling out idols for inauthenticity and companies for exploitation, He’s now training and debuting an idol…

    BTS
  • What Looks To Define 5th Gen Boy Groups (other than Conceptual trends)

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In this post I have explored what I think are the non conceptual/ musical trends that have defined this era…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, North Korea, Question
  • Pre-owned BTS albums for sale in India 🖤

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    We are not a store, just selling our own personal collection! https://www.instagram.com/p/DOfOV-gkiY3/?hl=en&img_index=1 📍 Available across India 🇮🇳 (No COD, sorry)…

    BTS
  • Expanding on my OC fan concept for a potential Kpop Demon Hunters sequel idea (Final Re-make)

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! Following up from my earlier post about Ryder (Would a country-rock rookie singer ever fit into a Kpop…

    BTS, Question, Seoul
  • K-pop fans , is it necessary to compare groups for no reason ????

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I see so many reels of fans who bring down another group to bring up their favs . ( Ifykyk)…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Rumor has it the Coachella 2026 lineup is dropping soon, which kpop acts are most likely to be on it?

    Sep 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sources at r/Coachella believe the lineup drop is imminent. Who’s most likely to be there or who do you want…

    BTS
  • Samsung chairman’s son to forgo US citizenship, enlist as naval officer in Korea

    Sep 10, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Samsung chairman’s son to forgo US citizenship, enlist as naval officer in Korea

    Lee Jee-ho (right), the eldest son of Samsung Group Chairman Lee Jae-yong (center), relinquishes his US citizenship for his military…

    BTS, Military, Samsung, Seoul
  • Bts comeback and when they will become active

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    When do think bts become active as group? It’s more than 4 months still there is no proper promotion as…

    BTS
  • Golden from KPop Demon Hunters rules Billboard Hot 100 for 4th week

    Sep 9, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Golden from KPop Demon Hunters rules Billboard Hot 100 for 4th week

    Netflix’s animated adventure KPop Demon Hunters is doing more than dazzling fans on screen — it’s rewriting music history. Its…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • How EN– turned a K-Pop hater into a Fan…

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, I’ve thought about sharing this story for a while, but it’s officially been over a year, so I FINALLY…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans, mobile game, purpose
  • KKR named preferred buyer of Brookfield’s logistics center in Korea

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    KKR named preferred buyer of Brookfield’s logistics center in Korea

    An aerial view of logistics facilities near the port in Wonchangdong, Incheon A consortium of Kohlberg Kravis Roberts (KKR) and…

    BTS, Coupang, Seoul
  • Rosé makes history as first K-pop artist to win MTV VMA Song of the Year with APT.

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Rosé makes history as first K-pop artist to win MTV VMA Song of the Year with APT.

    Rosé of Blackpink, who became the star of the 2025 MTV Awards with APT. Rosé of Blackpink has achieved a…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • I want to write a Danganronpa-style multifandom fic in the future. Give me groups to include.

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, I had this idea a few years ago to write a Danganronpa or Alien Stage style fic with different…

    BTS
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Latest Korean News

  • Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidyOctober 2, 2025
    The Hyundai IONIQ 5 (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor America) Hyundai… Read more: Hyundai cuts IONIQ 5 prices in US to deal with end of EV tax subsidy
  • Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-endOctober 2, 2025
    POSCO International holds a ceremony to mark the completion of… Read more: Posco International builds Polish motor core plant; Mexico factory due by year-end
  • Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant planOctober 2, 2025
    Enchem’s electrolyte plant in the US state of Georgia (File… Read more: Korea’s battery material maker Enchem scraps $143 mn US plant plan
  • Hyundai, Kia set record US sales in Q3 as green cars defy tariff threatOctober 2, 2025
    Hyundai Palisade (Courtesy of Hyundai Motor) Hyundai Motor Co. and… Read more: Hyundai, Kia set record US sales in Q3 as green cars defy tariff threat
  • Korea Exchange to cut trading fees for 1st time in two decades as Kospi hits record high past 3,500October 2, 2025
    An official at Woori Bank’s forex dealing room in Seoul… Read more: Korea Exchange to cut trading fees for 1st time in two decades as Kospi hits record high past 3,500

Latest Community Feeds

  • Do we still need brand related airport pics in 2025?October 2, 2025
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  • Losing interest/attraction in idols since they look differentOctober 2, 2025
  • Is it possible to see idols during The Show pre-recording at SBS prism Tower?October 2, 2025
  • NMIXX is a group that just doesn’t know how to missOctober 2, 2025
  • US pledges to install Seoul desk to address visa issues facing Korean businesses: foreign ministryOctober 2, 2025
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  • Did you tear off all the lids when you first ate cup noodles?October 2, 2025
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  • 4 in 10 foreign firms hold negative views on labor policy of new gov’t: surveyOctober 2, 2025
  • Why are Japanese reluctant to include Korean historical figures in their game?October 2, 2025
  • Is it really hard to get a job as an immigrant?October 2, 2025
  • What is your favourite South Korean 24 hour store and why?October 2, 2025
  • Soooo…Lara from KATSEYE and her label mate JiminOctober 2, 2025
  • Do i have a good chance on getting into Yonsei UIC?October 2, 2025

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History of Korea

  • Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-HistoryOctober 12, 2017
    Introduction to Pre-Historic Korea The timeline of ancient Korea before documented history is a fascinating yet challenging area of study.… Read more: Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-History
  • The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three KingdomsOctober 19, 2017
    Introduction to Go Joseon The Go Joseon dynasty, often considered a pivotal era in Korean history, emerged around the end… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three Kingdoms
  • The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and UnificationNovember 30, 2017
    Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification
  • Choe Chi-wonFebruary 14, 2018
    Introduction to Choe Chi-won Choe Chi-won, born in 857, stands as a notable figure in Korean history, specifically during the… Read more: Choe Chi-won
  • King Gwanggaeto the GreatMay 14, 2018
    Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE… Read more: King Gwanggaeto the Great
  • Won HyoOctober 14, 2018
    Introduction to Won Hyo Won Hyo, a prominent figure in Korean history, is celebrated for his profound impact on the… Read more: Won Hyo
  • Jang BogoApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping… Read more: Jang Bogo
  • GyebaekApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Gyebaek Gyebaek is a prominent historical figure in Korean history, particularly known for his role as a general… Read more: Gyebaek
  • King MuryeongSeptember 14, 2019
    Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs… Read more: King Muryeong
  • The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon EraJanuary 3, 2020
    Introduction to the Goryeo Dynasty The Goryeo Dynasty, established in 918 AD by the notable general Wang Geon, marks a… Read more: The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon Era

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Helplines in Korea

112  | Police

Call to report life-threatening situations and emergencies requiring law enforcement. Text service and location tracking service is also available.

119 | Fire & Ambulance

The fire department and health emergencies requiring ambulance service. There’s also an English reporting section on their website.

182 | Missing Persons & Stolen Vehicles

This line is also used for non-emergency reports and requests such as inquiring about the cost of a fine for a traffic violation, information on car licenses, and how to contact officers in charge of specific cases.

1339 | Korea Center for Disease Control (KCDC) Foreigner Helpline

Particularly useful during the 2015 MERS scare, the KCDC provides foreigners with information about first-aid and diseases in English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Mongolian.

1366 | Seoul Women’s Help Hotline

Not necessarily English-friendly and not outside of Seoul, this 24-hour service immediate response line for women involved in domestic abuse, sexual violence or prostitution should still be kept handy.

1330 | Korea Tourism Organization’s Travel Helpline

Tourism and translation services. The service is available 24/7 and provides information on tourist sites, transportation, restaurants, and more.

120 | Seoul Municipal Government Info

The Seoul “Dasan” helpline provides information on restaurants (Korean and international cuisines), transportation (bus, subway, taxi, etc.), Korean language schools, interpretation services, legal consulting, lost items, volunteer services, daily living in Seoul, and tourism. Available languages are Chinese, English, Japanese, Mongolian and Vietnamese from 9 am to 10 pm.

1345 | Immigration

Foreign resident can to ask just about any immigration-related question. Keep in mind that they tend to be on the negative side, as it’s the safer way for them to answer. Tip: Get their name and information so that if you visit the immigration office and get a different story you can tell them that you were told otherwise…

1331 | National Human Rights Commission of Korea

Call here to get information on human rights laws and social justice in Korea, as well as get assistance with filing a complaint and even receive counseling.

110 | National Government Call Center

This phone number is available for the public to call and inquire about anything from government policy to civil complaints. Available in 20 different languages.

Useful Official Links on Korea

Korean Arts

  • Archive of Gugak 국악아카이브
  • Artsnet 미술포탈 아츠넷
  • Digital Archive of Performing Arts 공연예술 디지털 아카이브
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea 국립현대미술관
  • ​National Museum of Korea 국립중앙박물관
  • Seoul Photo Archives 서울사진아카이브

Korean Cinema

  • HANCINEMA The Korean Movie & Drama Database
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • KMDb 한국영화데이터베이스
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • Korean Annual Box Office Results 영화진흥위원회 박스오피스
  • Korean Film Archive 한국영상자료원
  • Korean Film Archive YouTube Channel
  • Korean Film Biz Zone
  • Korean Film Council 한국영화진흥위원회
  • KTV National Record Film 한국정책방송원 e영상역사관
  • North Korean film 북한영화 (통일부 북한자료센타)

Language & Literature

  • The Academy of Korean Studies 한국학 중앙 연구원
  • DLKL (한국 문학 디지털 도서관) by 한국문학번역원Digital Library of Korean Literature
  • The Korea Comparative Literature Association 한국비교문학회
  • The Korean Association of Language Sciences 한국언어과학회
  • Korean Literature Archive
  • Korean Literature Author Data Service
  • Korean Literature E-books in Multiple Languages
  • The Learned Society of Modern Korean Literature 한국현대문학회
  • The Modern Linguistic Society of Korea 한국현대언어학회
  • The Society of Korean Oral Literature 한국 구비 문학회
  • 국어 능력 인증 시험 (한국언어문화연구원)
  • 근대 문학 종합 목록 (국립 중앙 도서관)A comprehensive database for Korean modern literature. The site provides a search for authors and titles.
  • 한국 고전 종합 DB
  • 한글 학회 (Korean Language Society)

Statistical Sources

Government sources

  • Statistics Korea (KOSTAT 통계청)
  • Korean Statistical Information Sources (KOSIS 국가통계포털)
  • Open DATA Portal (공공 데이터 포털)

Themed statistics

  • Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA) 한국사회과학자료원
  • North Korean Statistics 북한통계 (KOISS)
  • 경제통계시스템 (Economic Statistics System)
  • 국가교육통계정보센터 (Korea National Center for Education Statistics & Information)
  • 노동통계 (Labour Statistics)
  • Media Statistics (Korea Press Foundation)
  • Trade Statistics (수출입통계, 관세청 Korea Customs Service)

History related sources

  • 한국역사정보통합시스템 (국사편찬워원회)
  • 한국사 데이터베이스
  • Kyujanggak Institute (규장각 한국학 연구원)Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean studies
  • 한국학 디지털 아카이브
  • The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty 조선 왕조 실록
  • The Daily Records of Royal Secretariat of Joseon Dynasty 승정원 일기
  • 朝鮮王朝実録 (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • Korean Image Archive (한국 이미지 자료원)2,400 historic, original photographs of Korea (primarily focus on images captured pre-1970, and 35mm color slides) are available for research, presentation, lectures and other forms of scholarly works.
  • Sajin Taehan Min’guk (사진 대한민국)a collection of photographic records that vividly capture the people’s daily lives and social changes.
  • Academy of Korean Studies [한국학 디지털 아카이브]

Bibliographies and Indexes

  • 한국학술지인용색인 Korea Citation Index
  • KORCIS: 한국 고문헌 종합 목록 (국립중앙도서관)Korean Old and Rare Collection Information System
  • 近代朝鮮関係書籍データベース (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • 한국 잡지 박물관 DB