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  • 2nd gen groups songs are the best of all times change my mind

    Jul 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like I’m gonna get a lot of hates and this post would get downvoted to oblivion but hear…

    BTS
  • Some new generation fans feel the need to constantly dunk on K-Pop related culture and it’s genuinely sad to see

    Jul 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    There’s a clip going viral of Karina and Winter in the variety show Please Take Care of My Refrigerator, also…

    BTS, K-pop, Koreans
  • K-pop seemingly being an unoriginal genre that rips off their sound from black art is a hot topic on certain online circles right now, with CORTIS usually being the target of this criticism. I have my own thoughts, but for those who agree with this, when‘s the last time K-Pop felt original to you?

    Jul 13, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I would usually cite anything from early 3rd gen groups and everything that came before as K-Pop‘s last “original” era,…

    BTS, K-pop
  • ARTMS Rewrites the K-Pop Rulebook: Inside the Hyper-Ego Era

    Jul 12, 2026
    in Feeds
    ARTMS Rewrites the K-Pop Rulebook: Inside the Hyper-Ego Era

    Four voices, one myth, and a comeback built to fracture the idea of what a comeback is supposed to look…

    BTS, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography
  • New youth hasnt even debuted and i alr have my doubts

    Jul 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay so i am not one of those who comes up straight and say every new gg is copying newjeans…

    BTS, LG
  • Advice for BTS ticket and is it safe to get?

    Jul 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was scrolling on fb marketplace and saw a BTS Arlington ticket for sell and it’s near me, so I’m…

    Advice, BTS, KT
  • IRION Breaks the Fourth Wall — And Debuts Like They Never Needed a Script

    Jul 11, 2026
    in Feeds
    IRION Breaks the Fourth Wall — And Debuts Like They Never Needed a Script

    Hwang Ji Ah, WOOAH’s Nana, tripleS’s Kaede, and AISA turn a fictional idol drama into the realest debut of the…

    BTS, Busan, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, KT, Photography, travel
  • im thankful for kpop documentaries/documentary because we can see the behind the scenes (bts)

    Jul 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Not a big ramble for today but I was watching ep 1 of GRID trainees and im just grateful to…

    BTS
  • Jin, Undressed of Armor – BTS Jin ELLE Korea August 2026 Cover 

    Jul 11, 2026
    in Feeds
    Jin, Undressed of Armor – BTS Jin ELLE Korea August 2026 Cover 

    On the ELLE Korea x Gucci pages, BTS’s eldest member trades the idol’s shine for something rarer — the stillness…

    BTS, Fame, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Military, Photography
  • Recommend videos that made you laugh out loud

    Jul 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I didn’t know kpop could be this funny?! I recently started watching kpop content because I saw a funny clip…

    BTS, KT
  • half way through 2026 – what are your favorite cbs so far??

    Jul 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    technically a bit more than half way by like a week-ish but just wanted to know your favorite cbs whether…

    BTS
  • Cortis Being Criticized about appropriation vs BTS

    Jul 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been seeing a lot of opinions on what recently happened w Cortis w Martin posting a song he liked…

    BTS
  • Does KATSEYE has the potential to reach 1B views in any one of their videos?

    Jul 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I know this may be a bit too early but in 5th gen, only Katseye and Baemon in my perspective…

    BTS
  • CORTIS’s James & Martin Wear Saint Laurent Like an Argument

    Jul 5, 2026
    in Feeds
    CORTIS’s James & Martin Wear Saint Laurent Like an Argument

    GQ Korea’s August 2026 digital cover doesn’t dress up two rookies. It hands the mic to two young creatives who’ve…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Teenager
  • Which kpop groups would be compared to national football teams or club football teams?

    Jul 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    With the World cup around, which kpop groups are similar in comparison to national football teams or club football teams?…

    BTS
  • Wanted to share my annotations from ‘Snooze’ Yoongi from BTS’ solo album and discuss it to hear everyone else’s thoughts on it !! (LONG)

    Jul 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    bold = my annotations !! You, who’s dreaming while looking at me I’m always here behind you, so don’t worry…

    BTS
  • Which era in Kpop, in your opinion was the best one for you?

    Jul 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I know Kpop has gradually adapted and changed a lot over the years some can be either positive or negative,…

    BTS, K-pop, Suga
  • I Left K-Pop Spaces for 4 Months and I Honestly Needed It

    Jul 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello Reddit! Well, I’m finally back on this app, lol. I deleted it when ARIRANG dropped so I could just…

    BTS, Discussion, family, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Teenager
  • Buying resale in Korea – how does it work?

    Jun 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I have received many, many dms asking about this; so I thought I would make a post about it to…

    BTS, Japan, Question, Seoul
  • BTS’ Suga reportedly scores at least 20-fold return from early SpaceX investment

    Jun 30, 2026
    in News
    BTS’ Suga reportedly scores at least 20-fold return from early SpaceX investment

    Suga of BTS has reportedly emerged as an early investor in SpaceX, with industry sources estimating that his investment has…

    BTS, Suga
  • Global BTS conference to explore next chapter of Korean wave

    Jun 30, 2026
    in News
    Global BTS conference to explore next chapter of Korean wave

    As K-pop juggernaut BTS enters a new era following the release of its latest album, “ARIRANG,” scholars from around the…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Politics
  • BTS’ Arirang World Tour grosses $200 Million!

    Jun 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Billboard reports that BTS have grossed $204 Million and sold 1.1 million tickets in 20 shows! It’s their 2nd tour…

    BTS
  • A tidy compilation of some kpop thoughts that have been floating around in my head ~

    Jun 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I just have a bunch of random kpop thoughts that I wanted to spit them out in one go instead…

    BTS, Scandal
  • kpop groups where its obvious they’re more than co-workers and actually like each other??

    Jun 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    i think itd be perfect to start off with BTS. they love each other so much and would genuinely go…

    BTS
  • What’s a K-pop prediction that you got entirely wrong?

    Jun 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m totally stealing this from the World Cup sub but I thought it was a really interesting discussion point: what…

    BTS, Busan, Discussion, K-pop, squid game
  • I’m Kind of Sad About ATEEZ’s Last Comeback? (As a Debuttiny)

    Jun 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay so like it says in the title, I have been an ATEEZ fan since /debut/. Like I’m talking October…

    BTS, Fame, KT
  • Rank kpop 2026 viral hits (so far) and then pick which month had the best viral hit in the poll

    Jun 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Jan – 404 kiiikiii/moonwalkin & never let go lngshot Feb – rude H2h (debating whether to add bang bang ive…

    BTS, KT
  • BTS Tottenham stadium concert, accessibility advice?

    Jun 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hey! This is a longshot but I have tickets for both days at the Tottenham London BTS concert and I’m…

    Advice, BTS
  • Stressed about BTS concert and who I’m taking with me

    Jun 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a long time bts fan. I’m an older fan too and wouldn’t say I’m ‘army’ (just because I dont…

    BTS, Stress
  • I think where I stand on the spectrum of newer music (4th, 5th gen) vs older music( 2nd & 3rd gen) debate- is that a handful of newer Albums/minis/eps are not really crafted with much intentionality for songs to be great across the board anymore.

    Jun 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: music is subjective and I have not listened to all groups under the sun. I am also not including…

    BTS
  • I feel kinda bad for newer fans of 2nd and 3rd Gen groups.

    Jun 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This is just a random thought that came into my mind. As we grow with the genre, newer fans get…

    BTS, Question
  • Remember when people believed that BTS rising up would lead to end of the monopolization the big 3 had on the K-Pop Industry? Well now it’s the Big 4, what happened?

    Jun 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The death of big groups from small and mid-sized companies is truly sad. I always see people complaining about the…

    BTS, Fame, family, K-pop, K-pop industry, Question
  • What has changed in kpop since 2023 or in general?

    Jun 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello, I have been a kpop fan since 2019 and i was practically glued to twitter and treated it like…

    BTS
  • Do overseas internet users seriously think K-pop is the main pillar of South Korea’s economy?

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Whenever I browse sites like Twitter, Reddit, or YouTube, I keep seeing the same claim from a surprisingly large number…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, Kia, Military, squid game
  • My top 10 sad kpop songs that make me cry

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I decided to share my sad playlist because these songs really helped me to recover from a painful break up.…

    BTS
  • The Korean Emotions behind BTS’s ARIRANG [Part 3/3]

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    PART 1 PART 2 [Note: the lyric translations I refer to were provided by doolset lyrics] One More Night One…

    BTS, KT, purpose, Suga
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Latest Korean News

  • IU’s turbulent 2026: Drama controversy, political backlash and breakup with Lee Jong-sukJuly 13, 2026
    Singer and actor IU has endured a string of setbacks… Read more: IU’s turbulent 2026: Drama controversy, political backlash and breakup with Lee Jong-suk
  • Lee says will create ‘future response’ fund using extra tax revenueJuly 13, 2026
    President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that the government will… Read more: Lee says will create ‘future response’ fund using extra tax revenue
  • Discovering Brâncuși: From Romania to the worldJuly 13, 2026
    My long-standing interest in art and cultural heritage recently led… Read more: Discovering Brâncuși: From Romania to the world
  • Youth suicides in Hong Kong hit 10-year high: court reportJuly 13, 2026
    Youth suicide cases confirmed by Hong Kong Coroner’s Court reached… Read more: Youth suicides in Hong Kong hit 10-year high: court report
  • Chip fabs, AI data centers put Korea’s nuclear policy back in focusJuly 13, 2026
    Korea’s energy policy is at a crossroads as the government’s… Read more: Chip fabs, AI data centers put Korea’s nuclear policy back in focus

Latest Community Feeds

  • Choi San’s philosophy on compassion, self-worth, and emotional boundaries is a masterclass in empathyJuly 13, 2026
  • Why K-pop Companies Are More Controlling Than Traditional Record LabelsJuly 13, 2026
  • Surplus AI Chip Tax Revenue to Be Invested in Four Key Areas: Future, Youth, Local Regions, and EducationJuly 13, 2026
  • Can somebody confirm if this is true or not?July 13, 2026
  • What’s your favorite Western song covered by a K-pop group or idol?July 13, 2026
  • Enhypen situation and Jay and jungwon’s responsesJuly 13, 2026
  • To BG stans, how did you survive enlistment era?July 13, 2026
  • seventeen lasted this long without losing a member, what makes their bond so strong?July 13, 2026
  • My wife prepared Gimbap and Bibimbap for dinner today.July 13, 2026
  • Jungsik ⭐️⭐️⭐️, NYC, July 2026July 13, 2026
  • KARD is one of the few groups where every member is a strong performer. You never feel like anyone is lacking.July 13, 2026
  • Sung Hanbin donated 100 million won to NGO Good Neighbors, supporting the dreams of children and teenagers from families in crisisJuly 13, 2026
  • 2nd gen groups songs are the best of all times change my mindJuly 13, 2026
  • Some new generation fans feel the need to constantly dunk on K-Pop related culture and it’s genuinely sad to seeJuly 13, 2026
  • BABYMONSTER – HOT SAUCE is SO overhated??July 13, 2026
  • 춘향가 판소리 – 사랑가July 13, 2026
  • I think there’s nothing more iconic than tteokbokkiJuly 13, 2026
  • Today’s JipbapJuly 13, 2026
  • K-BibimbapJuly 13, 2026
  • It’s sad that it’s basically an unspoken rule you have to hate blackpink on kpop redditJuly 13, 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