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  • What was, without a doubt, the most visually stunning K-Pop music video released in recent months?

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Among the following music videos, which one did you think was the best produced, had the best concept or narrative,…

    BTS, K-pop
  • U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands

    The United States has canceled a joint amphibious landing exercise with South Korean forces that was set for next month,…

    BTS, Korean Military, Military, North Korea
  • Female group/s to do a stadium/dome sized tour

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Lets do a fun prediction game: Which girl group/s other than Blackpink and Twice who can do a stadium tour…

    BTS
  • Red Velvet seems tired and done, is it just me?

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Just for context, I’ve followed Red Velvet since their debut, so I’ve seen it all lol But in recent years,…

    BTS, fail, K-pop, LG
  • Predictions: K-pop acts that could be inducted into the Guinness List of ICONS.

    Aug 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    In September of 2024, Guinness World Records had created an ICONS List to celebrate extraordinary people and incredible moments that…

    BTS, history, K-pop, Seoul
  • Would some of G-dragon’s lyrics cause controversy if they were rapped today?

    Aug 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    G-dragon is greatly considered one of the most influential artists in K-pop and is the one of the reasons why…

    BTS, Controversy, K-pop, K-pop industry
  • Was there any other Korean act compared to an influential Western Act?

    Aug 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I had noticed that there were a few K-pop acts that were compared to influential Western acts due to factors…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Prediction: Girl groups that could potentially headline a stadium in Korea.

    Aug 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Yesterday, Bigbang had started their world tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea. This…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Which albums/songs reminds you of the lockdown era (2020/2021)?

    Aug 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I saw this on the Music subreddit and thought I would bring it here. For me, the main one is…

    BTS, K-pop
  • KATSEYE scores career-best No. 2 on British albums chart

    Aug 22, 2026
    in News
    KATSEYE scores career-best No. 2 on British albums chart

    K-pop girl group KATSEYE has scored its highest ranking yet on Britain’s Official Albums Chart, debuting at No. 2 with…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Why does K-pop fans think that the gap between Blackpink and other groups are small?

    Aug 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: Please be civil in the comment sections and do not sent hate towards Blackpink or any other K-pop act…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • How much was and is K-pop consumed in Korea during the 1st-5th generation?

    Aug 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently, I was watching a video posted by a Army YouTuber named Boracity Magazine titled “bts and “k-pop without the…

    BTS, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • About BIGBANG….and more specifically G-Dragon

    Aug 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been a long-term Big Bang fan I got into K-pop and Big Bang in specific when I became a…

    BTS, family, Justice, K-pop, KT, LG
  • Is it weird to not like BTS as people but like their music?

    Aug 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Basically the title. I commented on a TikTok saying I thought BTS made decent music but didn’t like them as…

    BTS, KT
  • People dont care that BTS supported Chris brown, they just want to hate

    Aug 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I agree with the critique and absolutely think Chris brown and anyone who supports him are trash but part of…

    BTS
  • Do you guys remember the MASSIVE backlash to NMIXX’s debut?

    Aug 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was just looking through some old threads of K-pop songs from years ago and came across NMIXX’s debut. This…

    BTS, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Why do people hate BTS? I’m an army, and I’m aware that they have also made mistakes in past !. Why do people hate BTS? As an ARMY, I know they have made mistakes in the past. However, when people criticize them for their actions, why can’t they also see their incredible struggles and all the good a

    Aug 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Why do people just hate BTS? Like whyy I honestly don’t get why people waste so much energy actively hating…

    BTS, Controversy, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • I think there is self righteousness and over reactions about BTS here

    Aug 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Some of BTS’s fans seem so dramatic. The reaction to BTS and Chris Brown has got to be some of…

    BTS, Question
  • Still Life, Moving: j-hope Rewrites the Grammar of Cool

    Aug 19, 2026
    in Feeds
    Still Life, Moving: j-hope Rewrites the Grammar of Cool

    Opening Scene He’s horizontal before he’s anything else. Stretched across white sheets like the frame can barely hold him, one…

    BTS, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, Military, Photography
  • BTS concert: honest feed back please – arirang worth it?

    Aug 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Im debating whether to buy tix for my 1st concert in LA. Been an army since 2020. But in watching…

    BTS, Question
  • Selective Outrage and Hypocrisy in K-Pop Fandoms

    Aug 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Kpop is such a funny space because fans will support BIGBANG, BLACKPINK, BTS, CORTIS, Lngshot/Jay Park, TREASURE, NCT, and the…

    BTS, K-pop
  • K-pop acts that are nominated at the 2026 Video Music Awards.

    Aug 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Song of the Year-BTS (Swim) and Huntr/x (Golden) Best K-pop- BTS (Swim), Blackpink (Jump), Lisa (Dream), Cortis (REDRED), Katseye (Pinky…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Here’s Complex Magazine’s best K-pop albums of 2026 so far! What’s your list like?

    Aug 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    6 boy groups and 4 girl groups on the list! TXT – 7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the…

    BTS, K-pop
  • B.A.P: The Forgotten Blueprint — Does a Group’s Eventual Commercial Failure Erase Its Influence?

    Aug 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    ​ Before B.A.P’s upcoming 15th anniversary, it is time to ask what they actually left behind Some groups define an…

    BTS, coffee, Controversy, Discussion, fail, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Question, study
  • worried about tuide vs ourbirthday potential fanwars

    Aug 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    tbh im really worried about ourbirthday and tuide fandoms having fanwars. both are under big labels, debuting 5 days apart,…

    BTS
  • What groups do you religiously hate listen to?

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Personally for me its a few groups! Babymonster BTS Katseye,etc… Sometimes ill just be sitting thinking,”Wow,I hate BabyMonster” and then…

    BTS, Suga
  • I got to do something really fun at the bts tx d1 concert

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I am incredibly lucky and married into a reaaally nice/wealthy family. They have a suite at the Cowboys stadium, and…

    BTS, family, travel
  • Just went to my first BTS concert and I am blown away

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve seen many groups over the last few years but the last time BTS came to my state was yeeaarss…

    BTS
  • I dont understand the BTS / Chris Brown drama

    Aug 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    As a BTS fan, I honestly don’t understand why people are shocked that Chris Brown is part of this conversation.…

    BTS, history
  • 10 years ago we got one of the most comforting lyrics of all time

    Aug 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A lot of people associate the music yoongi (suga of bts) releases as agust d to be aggressive but actually…

    BTS, KT, Suga
  • Sumin may be more well-known as a songwriter and producer in the Kpop world, but her new solo album dinnermode is outstanding and needs to be heard

    Aug 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The new Sumin album dinnermode is my favorite release of the year so far: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQ8v0UJz7ueg I guess she’s more Korean…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Grammys May Reconsider New Asian Pop Award After BTS Withdrawal: ‘Some Artists Feel This Category Isn’t Representing the Music They Create’

    Aug 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Grammys May Reconsider New Asian Pop Award After BTS Withdrawal: ‘Some Artists Feel This Category Isn’t Representing the Music They Create’

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

    BTS
  • Bad time to be a Villian and Army… Just venting

    Aug 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I hate that I got the news about Gunil and BTS at the same time, the day before I’m going…

    BTS
  • How come kpop groups don’t have opening acts?

    Aug 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I dont why but its only now that i realized kpop groups specifically the popular ones like bts or skz…

    BTS
  • What are some K-Pop groups that were specifically built around a member?

    Aug 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    For example, SM considered many different lineups of their trainees for SHINee, but the two constants were always Jonghyun and…

    BTS, history, K-pop
  • Do you guys think Rescene will become the biggest group in the world??

    Aug 14, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Feels like a fever dream seeing how viral they’ve gotten in Korea in just the past few months! I genuinely…

    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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  • Least popular member ended up becoming the most popular?October 13, 2026
  • Are K-pop fans really that different from others? Comparison with non-Kpop fandomsOctober 13, 2026
  • anyone 30+ or (close to it) that lives in Brazil?October 13, 2026
  • anyone 30+ and lives in brazil? looking forOctober 13, 2026
  • Any brazilian kpoppers over 28 in this sub??October 13, 2026
  • Any brazilian kpopers over 28 here? Looking for a fandom communityOctober 13, 2026
  • 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

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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