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  • I think that women expect girl groups to do more when it comes to female empowering songs in K-pop.

    Sep 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, I had watched called “Girl Group Stans Are Not Feminists” that was posted by Sonyeonstan on YouTube in which…

    BTS, Feminism, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Most Credited K-Pop Idols on KOMCA (as of September 21, 2026)

    Sep 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Tabled Data Transcription of an original post from twitter, sourced from the KOMCA website A few changes and additions from…

    BTS, K-pop, Suga
  • Clean Visuals vs Charismatic Visuals vs Charming Visuals

    Sep 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve noticed that when K-pop fans talk about visuals, they often mean very different things. Personally, I think there are…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • BigHit’s playing it too safe with TXT while BTS and Cortis keep building momentum.

    Sep 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    TXT has been around for a while and they have clearly built up a massive fanbase while becoming one of…

    BTS
  • Which active K-pop groups have reached nothing to prove status?

    Sep 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    They’ve essentailly achieved everything possible and don’t need to reach anymore metrics and can really do whatever they want now.…

    BTS, K-pop
  • I think stans over-inflating hype around their fave groups for fanwar narratives distort how actual demand is perceived and are to blame for extreme miscalculations of concert organizers and labels

    Sep 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Big Bang ticketing in my country has been a MESS. I wouldn’t call myself a VIP but I am a…

    BTS, fail, Social Media
  • Even K-pop idols seem aware of the difference in how idols and actors are treated

    Sep 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was watching Small Talk Club, a new show whose first episode featured Jaehyun, S.Coups, Suho and Eun Ji-won. The…

    BTS, Celebrity, Controversy, Discussion, K-pop, Scandal, travel
  • Blackpink is not the only girl group to have members to debut as soloists in K-pop.

    Sep 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: This is not criticism about their music as everyone has a right to a preference and critique any music…

    BTS, fail, K-pop
  • Has the Blackpink novelty worn off or has k-pop changed?

    Sep 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry this is going to be long but a long-time Blink here. Been thinking a lot about Blackpink lately and…

    BTS, coffee, Curiosity, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • Lee Know & Fuma Danced Together as Backup Dancers?

    Sep 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay bear with me. I recently just discovered/got more into &team. I was watching a guide for them that mentioned…

    BTS
  • I tend think that casual non-fans hold Blackpink to a higher standard when it comes to their solo releases in K-pop.

    Sep 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: This is not about criticism towards their music as every person has a right to a preference and opinion…

    BTS, Discussion, fail, K-pop, Social Media
  • which group is each company’s current biggest money maker?

    Sep 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’d say for JYPE, its Stray Kids. They sell a lot of albums and their tours are always crazy. They…

    BTS, Question
  • How can Kpop be popular in the Western world like in BTS/Blackpink prime again?

    Sep 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I just saw Adela getting 2 top 5 hits on Spotify Global, and was thinking about how the Dream Academy…

    BTS, KT
  • K-pop groups that are nominated for Group of the Year at the 2026 Video Music Awards.

    Sep 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    BTS Blackpink Cortis Nominated against:Katseye, Flo, Feuerza Regida, Flo, Twenty One Pilots, and Geese Congratulations to all three groups on…

    BTS, K-pop
  • There is a non-zero chance we have entered the age of purposeful, company-directed rage-baiting by idols for attention

    Sep 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not hyper-focusing on idol names because this isn’t personal to them; honestly, it’s more about SM, their company. Everyone…

    BTS, fail, Kakao, LG, purpose, Sex, Stress
  • What will current top 4th and 5th gen groups will look like 10+ years into their careers?

    Sep 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Fast forward to 2030 and beyond, which groups do you think will still be considered as a top group even…

    BTS, Discussion, K-pop
  • How would you rank BTS “English trilogy” vs. new English trio?

    Sep 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    We all know that “the English trilogy” songs are super divisive songs both within and outside of ARMY spaces. With…

    BTS, Suga
  • Do fans set K-pop groups to higher standards when it comes to international success outside of Asia?

    Sep 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A few days ago, I had posted about international award shows, their criteria, and the lack of K-pop groups not…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • Notable western rich super fans in kpop or the lack of them?

    Sep 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    After seeing the discourse over that rich fan who bought 35 BTS vip tickets, it got me thinking about the…

    BTS, Parents, travel
  • Bts fans gotta be the weirdest fans out there.

    Sep 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I dont hate bts or anything and i like a few of their songs. I like bruno mars and saw…

    BTS
  • BTS ‘Swim’ Hits 900 Million Spotify Streams in Record Time

    Sep 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    BTS’ “SWIM” becomes the fastest song by ANY group in HISTORY to reach 900 MILLION streams on Spotify in 144…

    BTS, history
  • Within a few hours, Stray Kids will headline the Rock in Rio festival, the first K-pop artist to do so

    Sep 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Alongside Stray Kids headlining the Palco Mundo World Stage, Hwasa and Nexz will perform that day. For the first time…

    BTS, history, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art
  • A recap of everything ILLIT has released in 2026. Will there be another comeback?

    Sep 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think ILLIT had a great start to 2026 with Sunday Morning. The music is heavier than they ever did…

    BTS, fail
  • Kim Taehyung: The Quiet Rebel Rewriting the DNA of Global Pop

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Feeds

    Digital Cover Feature Story The strobe cuts out, leaving only a low-slung crimson glow slicing through Venetian blinds. On the…

    BTS, Curiosity, daegu, Japan, K-pop, LG, Military, Mystery, Photography, Seoul, study, Tokyo
  • Can 4th gen boy groups stay relevant through their military era?

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As someone who‘s a fan of 4th gen bgs I’ve been thinking more and more about their military era. What…

    BTS, Curiosity, Fame, Military
  • What is a “mid-tier” group actually? How do people decide?

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Now I know some people don’t care about this weird tier assignment that some Kpop stans assign to groups but…

    BTS, K-pop, Question
  • Are K-pop fans becoming toxic or cringe?

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m genuinely curious about what others think. I’m not saying K-pop or BTS are talentless—they obviously have talented artists. My…

    BTS, Celebrity, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • I seriously don’t get what the end goal is here

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Maybe it’s because it’s my algorithm because I’m black and I follow and interact with a lot of other black…

    BTS, KT, LG
  • I think that fans put too many expectations on K-pop groups when it comes to them not achieving the global success of BTS and Blackpink.

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: I understand that fans want their groups to be successful when it comes to achieving popularity both domestically and…

    BTS, Discussion, Fame, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • Since when have Boy groups fallen off so HARD?

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m fully expecting the die-hard boy group stans to come for my throat, but oh well. Firstly, I’m not saying…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, LG, Social Media
  • Could EXO have reached BTS/BP level of global stardom and what would it take newer groups to get there?

    Sep 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was watching EXO music videos today and their music is honestly so good. It got me thinking about past…

    BTS, Discussion, Fame, Social Media
  • If you could bless ONE group with the same amount of love and recognition that BTS gets, which group would you give it too?

    Sep 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Also please don’t take this as some form of shade at BTS. I’m a casual fan of them and definitely…

    BTS, Fame
  • Is Jin the only member in BTS who is not involved in any scandal/ controversy

    Sep 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    (Disclaimer: I am asking this out of curious intent only, please remain respectful in the comments. This is not meant…

    BTS, Controversy, Discussion, Scandal
  • Busan’s Gwangalli drone show partners with Pokémon, BTS and Spider-Man for free

    Sep 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

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

    BTS, Busan
  • Trying to bury the actions of certain fans due to a stupid stereotype is quite damaging.

    Sep 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: This post is only calling out the actions of toxic fans and people that tries to bury the actions…

    BTS, Discussion, Ewha, K-pop
  • why is bts cancelled on x? please someone explain

    Sep 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    did something happened that i missed or what? i am not recieveing any answers on x so thought i would…

    BTS
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Latest Korean News

  • US Army receives 1st Hanwha-made mobile howitzer system: reportOctober 12, 2026
    The U.S. Army has received its first South Korean-made mobile… Read more: US Army receives 1st Hanwha-made mobile howitzer system: report
  • EU adds 3 individuals, 4 entities to N. Korea sanctions listOctober 12, 2026
    The European Union (EU) on Monday added three individuals and… Read more: EU adds 3 individuals, 4 entities to N. Korea sanctions list
  • [Closing Market] KOSPI Tumbles to 6,300 Range amid Foreigners’ Selling BombOctober 12, 2026
    On the afternoon of Oct. 12, the won-dollar exchange rate,… Read more: [Closing Market] KOSPI Tumbles to 6,300 Range amid Foreigners’ Selling Bomb
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Latest Community Feeds

  • Least popular member ended up becoming the most popular?October 13, 2026
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  • anyone 30+ or (close to it) that lives in Brazil?October 13, 2026
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  • Any brazilian kpoppers over 28 in this sub??October 13, 2026
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  • The first batch of performers for MAMA 2026 has officially been reveledOctober 13, 2026
  • Young Posse and CORTIS have similar vibes.October 12, 2026
  • MAMA Awards is incredibly boy group favored (even more so now)October 12, 2026
  • I think Yena absolutely deserves best choreography this yearOctober 12, 2026
  • So LSM/A20ent just debuted groups known as A20 Lite and A20 Soul and it is everything I wanted from SM groups.October 12, 2026
  • Mnet Asian Music Award 2026 Digital Criteria ChangeOctober 12, 2026
  • YG to do something about BABYMONSTER’s rap lyricsOctober 12, 2026
  • Is there a kpop group whos songs you love but dont stan or even DISLIKE them?October 12, 2026
  • ATEEZ getting 5 MAMA nominations, including 2 Daesangs, feels like such a full-circle momentOctober 12, 2026
  • It’s quite interesting that Mimi ended up being the “variety show” member of the group from Oh My Girl.October 12, 2026
  • First Blackpink Deadline boxscores are officially reported (Hong Kong)October 12, 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