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  • Will amount K-Pop tours in Europe increase/continue in 2026

    Feb 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    big companies like HYBE/SM/JYP just few years ago very often skipped Europe as a location for tours, back in 2023…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Could 2026 be a big year for kpop – possibly even the biggest?

    Feb 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like last year, kpop didn’t rise much at all and it was a pretty middling year in general.…

    BTS
  • BTS Teaser Campaign, What is your love song?

    Feb 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    BTS Teaser Campaign, What is your love song?

    submitted by /u/hanjwonn [link] [comments]

    BTS
  • ‘The Rose: Come Back to Me’ traces Korean indie band’s rise, struggles

    Feb 19, 2026
    in News
    ‘The Rose: Come Back to Me’
 
traces Korean indie band’s rise, struggles

    “The Rose: Come Back to Me” opens with a familiar image in K-pop storytelling — young musicians chasing a dream…

    BTS, K-pop
  • KiiiKiii: The Art of Becoming — Seoul’s New Icons Rewrite the K-pop Imagination

    Feb 17, 2026
    in Feeds
    KiiiKiii: The Art of Becoming — Seoul’s New Icons Rewrite the K-pop Imagination

    Photo Credits: Singles Magazine. Starship Entertainment The spark that refuses silence The March 2026 cover of Singles Korea hits differently. KiiiKiii—South Korea’s…

    BTS, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Question, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo, travel
  • Trying to understand bigHit/hybe’s approach to bts comeback promotions

    Feb 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This is my first bts group comeback, so I’m not sure what’s considered normal. The album drops in about a…

    BTS
  • What older songs by your faves do you think could become “sleeper” hits?

    Feb 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Soobin recently talked about how TXT’s song I’ll See You There Tomorrow has been going viral recently, 2 years after…

    BTS, KT, LG
  • What is this Korean winter street snack that BTS’s V enjoys? Is it healthy?

    Feb 15, 2026
    in News
    What is this Korean winter street snack that BTS’s V enjoys? Is it healthy?

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. V of K-pop supergroup BTS was recently spotted enjoying a classic Korean winter…

    BTS, K-pop, Social Media
  • ANNIE of ALLDAY Project x GUCCI: The Art of Becoming — A New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Feb 15, 2026
    in Feeds
    ANNIE of ALLDAY Project x GUCCI: The Art of Becoming — A New Era of K-pop Aesthetics

    Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. GUCCI The Black Label In the February issue of Harper’s BAZAAR Korea, ANNIE doesn’t just wear…

    BTS, Celebrity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Social Media, study
  • Jungkook’s Hublot Era: THE NEIGHBOR March 2026 Cover Star 

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Feeds
    Jungkook’s Hublot Era: THE NEIGHBOR March 2026 Cover Star 

    Photo Credits: The NEIGHBOR. Hublot. BigHit Music Jungkook of BTS graces the March 2026 issue of The NEIGHBOR, South Korea’s premier…

    BTS, family, Gen Z, K-pop, Military, Seoul
  • IDID “Grow Freely”: XBlush’s February 2026 Cover Crowns K‑Pop’s Next Storytellers

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Feeds
    IDID “Grow Freely”: XBlush’s February 2026 Cover Crowns K‑Pop’s Next Storytellers

    Photo Credits: XBLUSH. Starship Entertainment Rising from “Debut’s Plan” to cover stars IDID’s XBlush Magazine February 2026 cover lands less…

    BTS, Daejeon, K-pop, purpose
  • Eunjung’s Pomellato Bride Glow: T-ara Star’s Marie Claire Wedding Milestone Magic

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Feeds
    Eunjung’s Pomellato Bride Glow: T-ara Star’s Marie Claire Wedding Milestone Magic

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Mask Studio Likey Entertainment Pomellato “From T-ara’s trailblazing leader to Pomellato’s radiant bride—Eunjung redefines forever…

    BTS, coffee, Fame, family, K-pop, netizens, Seoul
  • BTS Takes Over 15 GQ Covers: Epic 2026 Comeback Unveiled

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Feeds
    BTS Takes Over 15 GQ Covers: Epic 2026 Comeback Unveiled

    Photo Credits: BigHit Music BTS dominates the March 2026 GQ issue across 15 countries, marking their first OT7 pictorial in…

    BTS, germany, Japan, K-pop, KT, Military, purpose, Stress, Suga
  • Give Me Your Top 5 Boy and Girl Groups, Biases, and Favorite Songs!

    Feb 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    My rankings: Group (Bias, Song) **GIRL GROUPS** 1.) Twice (Momo, Hell in Heaven) 2.) Mamamoo (Wheein, Destiny) 3.) Red Velvet…

    BTS
  • Opinions about upcoming BTS and Blackpink Album

    Feb 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The albums have not yet released so I can not exactly predict about the quality of the music but I…

    BTS
  • BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ to debut with anywhere from 500-750K+ units on the Billboard 200 (via HITS Daily Double)

    Feb 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    so the estimations are already out for each album announced so far and BTS are expected to debut with massive…

    BTS
  • HYBE Q4 2025 Earnings and their Future Plans

    Feb 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recent Performance Trend (Revenue / Operating Profit / Net Profit) 2025 Q4: 716.4B / 4.6B / -267.8B 2025 Q3: 727.2B…

    BTS
  • How did BTS become more popular than EXO?

    Feb 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Just to preface this, we’re all adults here, so I expect anyone joining this conversation to be able to discuss…

    BTS
  • Are we entering the “Legend Era” again, or are the rookies actually outperforming the Big 3?

    Feb 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    With BTS confirming the “ARIRANG” tour and EXO dropping REVERXE, it feels like 2017 all over again. But then I…

    BTS, Question
  • Why do extremely popular idols sometimes become polarizing, even within their own fandoms?

    Feb 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone, I’m relatively new to kpop, ARMY specifically, and have been catching up on BlackPink and moreso BTS content…

    BTS, Controversy
  • Who are the idols that treat it like a 9-5 job?

    Feb 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Who are some idols that treat it like a 9-5 job? The ones that show up, do their job and…

    BTS, Punishment
  • RM is the perfect example of how kpop fans don’t really want idols to change or apologize

    Feb 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    In 2014 BTS realesed their first studio album Dark&Wild, and one of the songs War of Hormone got a lot…

    BTS, study
  • Has This Happened to You With a Kpop Group?

    Feb 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey everyone, I wanted to share my journey as a fan of Stray Kids and see if anyone else has…

    BTS
  • Ex-figure skater K-pop star sparks airport frenzy in Milan

    Feb 6, 2026
    in News
    Ex-figure skater K-pop star sparks airport frenzy in Milan

    The arrival hall at Milan Malpensa Airport turned into a frenzy Thursday as K-pop star Sunghoon arrived ahead of the…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Is Banana Kick secretly the K-pop Idols’ favorite snack?

    Feb 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Is Banana Kick secretly the K-pop Idols’ favorite snack?

    Okay, is Banana Kick actually the go-to snack for K-pop idols or what? I remember seeing that video where Blackpink’s…

    BTS, K-pop, Medical
  • BTS Just Teased ARMY Bomb Ver.4—Is This Their Most Futuristic Light Stick Yet? 🌌✨

    Feb 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    HYBE dropped the first teaser for BTS’s new official light stick (ARMY Bomb Ver.4), and ARMYs are already losing it!…

    BTS, history
  • Any K-pop group that exists today has benefited from the success of BTS

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s insane that in the big 2026 people are still trying to discredit BTS as much as they possibly can.…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Bruno Mars Did Not Insult BTS, His Comments Were Taken the Wrong Way

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think people took Bruno’s comments the wrong way. He never mentioned BTS or questioned their legacy, which is obviously…

    BTS, Question
  • Kpop that becomes popular in the US is some of the worst output from the industry and that’s what stops the genre from getting taken seriously. Agree or Disagree?

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Inspired by following: I don’t think K-pop is inherently doomed at the Grammys, it’s just that none of the music…

    BTS, K-pop, Korean Art, squid game
  • Rosé Blooms on Grammys Red Carpet: K-Pop’s Historic Night (68th Awards)

    Feb 2, 2026
    in Feeds
    Rosé Blooms on Grammys Red Carpet: K-Pop’s Historic Night (68th Awards)

    Photo Credits: Fashion Bomb Daily The Black Label Rosé of BLACKPINK turned heads at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on…

    BBC, BTS, history, K-pop, KT
  • GOT7 Mark Tuan Ignites Mint Magazine Spring 2026: Cover Teaser Breakdown

    Jan 31, 2026
    in Feeds
    GOT7 Mark Tuan Ignites Mint Magazine Spring 2026: Cover Teaser Breakdown

    Photo Credits: Mint Magazine 88rising Mark Tuan, GOT7’s trailblazing rapper and solo sensation, claims the Spring 2026 cover of Mint Magazine Vol.…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Scandal, Seoul
  • What K-pop group songs are in your playlist even though you don’t really stan the group?

    Jan 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The groups I actually stan are TWICE, IVE, LE SSERAFIM, NewJeans, and aespa. The rest of my playlist is mostly…

    BTS, K-pop, Seoul
  • K-pop concert prices double over past decade, fueled by premium tickets

    Jan 26, 2026
    in News
    K-pop concert prices double over past decade, fueled by premium tickets

    K-pop concert ticket prices have nearly doubled over the past decade, sparking growing frustration among fans. A decade ago, top-tier…

    BTS, K-pop, Seoul
  • VVUP Ignites Global Stage: Cosmo Indonesia Jan 2026 Digital Cover Exclusive

    Jan 24, 2026
    in Feeds
    VVUP Ignites Global Stage: Cosmo Indonesia Jan 2026 Digital Cover Exclusive

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Indonesia. EgoENT Entertainment VVUP graces Cosmopolitan Indonesia’s January 2026 digital cover, marking a pivotal milestone in their…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, KT, Tokyo
  • Getting Tickets for BTS ARIRANG World Tour in Brussels wasn’t that hard…?

    Jan 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So, I got standing floor tickets for the BTS World Tour ARIRANG in Brussels, and I am very happy about…

    BTS
  • What’s going on with spotify’s pre-save list?

    Jan 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m really confused because Blackpink’s pre-save numbers haven’t entered the top 10 and it’s been more than 24 hours. That…

    BTS
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Latest Korean News

  • Budget-friendly films revitalize Korean box office in early 2026February 20, 2026
    The Korean film industry is seeing a notable recovery already… Read more: Budget-friendly films revitalize Korean box office in early 2026
  • Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaulFebruary 20, 2026
    TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned of growing… Read more: Japan PM Takaichi warns of China ‘coercion’, vows security overhaul
  • Korea mulls joining NATO initiative to fund weapons for UkraineFebruary 20, 2026
    South Korea is reviewing whether to join a NATO initiative… Read more: Korea mulls joining NATO initiative to fund weapons for Ukraine
  • Gov’t expands university-led AI, digital training for working adultsFebruary 20, 2026
    The Ministry of Education and the National Institute for Lifelong… Read more: Gov’t expands university-led AI, digital training for working adults
  • S. Korea reports 2nd foot-and-mouth disease caseFebruary 20, 2026
    South Korea on Friday reported its second confirmed case of… Read more: S. Korea reports 2nd foot-and-mouth disease case

Latest Community Feeds

  • Buldak Cheese Ramen Omelet Recipe 🔥| Spicy Korean Fire Noodles OmeletFebruary 20, 2026
  • [Exclusive] President Lee’s Bundang home received floor area ratio benefits under special law… but private reconstruction is ‘shackled’ | [단독] 李 대통령 분당 집은 특별법으로 용적률 수혜받았는데 … 민간 재건축은 ‘족쇄’February 20, 2026
  • Will amount K-Pop tours in Europe increase/continue in 2026February 20, 2026
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  • Could 2026 be a big year for kpop – possibly even the biggest?February 20, 2026
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  • PPP leader voices regret as ex-President Yoon sentenced to life in prison for leading insurrectionFebruary 20, 2026
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  • The Paradox of Fire Chicken… The Myth of Korean Ramen That Conquered the World by Selling PainFebruary 20, 2026
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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