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  • I have been a kpop fan for almost 6 years as of now. Now I have noticed that I like kpop groups based on two different categories. What about you.?

    Apr 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    There are some groups whose most of the songs are my absolute favorite, but I rarely enjoy their live performances…

    BTS
  • Do fans exaggerate the ticket wars and how bad they are?

    Apr 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Obviously I’m not talking about a group like BTS, I know for a fact they sold out their shows. I’m…

    BTS, Discussion
  • EYES WIDE OPEN: NARIN OF MEOVV STEPS INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

    Apr 21, 2026
    in Feeds
    EYES WIDE OPEN: NARIN OF MEOVV STEPS INTO THE SPOTLIGHT

    W KOREA × Burberry, May 2026 — A Kpoppie Magazine Cover Story 🌸 #KpoppieForever 🌸 She Was Always the Last…

    apology, BTS, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, study, Teenager, Tokyo
  • Explaining how Melon Charts actually work (Top 100 & Hot 100)

    Apr 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Many people seem to be confused about how the Melon Charts work, so I wanted to clear up some of…

    BTS
  • Yunho of ATEEZ: The Fox at the Frontier

    Apr 20, 2026
    in Feeds
    Yunho of ATEEZ: The Fox at the Frontier

    Subject: Jeong Yun-ho (윤호 / Yunho) · Member of ATEEZ · KQ EntertainmentGroup: ATEEZ (에이티즈) · Managed by KQ Entertainment, Seoul, South…

    apology, BTS, fail, history, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, Seoul, Teenager, Tokyo
  • BTS returns to Tokyo after 7 years, draws 110,000 fans over 2 nights

    Apr 19, 2026
    in News
    BTS returns to Tokyo after 7 years, draws 110,000 fans over 2 nights

    K-pop juggernaut BTS performed to capacity crowds at Tokyo Dome on Friday and Saturday, drawing 110,000 fans over two sold-out…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • I cannot for the life of me get into Hybe groups

    Apr 19, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    And by ‘Hybe groups’ I mean specifically these groups: BTS, TXT, Enhypen, CORTIS, LE SSERAFIM, and BOYNEXTDOOR. Something just feels…

    BTS
  • What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?

    Apr 17, 2026
    in News
    What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?

    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. BTS has recently unveiled their secret to a quick preconcert energy boost —…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Suga
  • Circle Chart March 2026 monthly rankings: Global, Digital, Streaming, Download, and Album charts.

    Apr 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Global K-pop Chart Ranking System : Worldwide K-pop streaming usage Golden — HUNTR/X, EJAE, Audrey Nuna, Rei Ami (–) SWIM…

    BTS, K-pop
  • ENHYPEN × Prada: New Blood, New Era

    Apr 16, 2026
    in Feeds
    ENHYPEN × Prada: New Blood, New Era

    Six young men. One Italian fashion house. A magazine that dares. And a generation that refuses to look away. Photography,…

    BTS, K-pop, Photography, Politics, Seoul
  • j-hope: LV Icon, K-Pop’s Eternal Sunshine

    Apr 15, 2026
    in Feeds
    j-hope: LV Icon, K-Pop’s Eternal Sunshine

    *Photography courtesy of Esquire Korea, BigHit Music — j-hope, Louis Vuitton. All rights reserved. In the electric glow of Seoul’s…

    BTS, Gen Z, K-pop, Military, Photography, Seoul, travel
  • Stay Cold: Ningning Is the NewFace of K-Pop Cool

    Apr 15, 2026
    in Feeds
    Stay Cold: Ningning Is the NewFace of K-Pop Cool

    She was always the voice at the centre of aespa’s universe. Now, with three GQ Korea covers and a solo…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Photography, Teenager
  • Lee Taeyong:Remastered, Reborn,Unstoppable

    Apr 14, 2026
    in Feeds
    Lee Taeyong:Remastered, Reborn,Unstoppable

    All images courtesy of SM Entertainment and Lee Taeyong’s official team. All rights reserved. No reproduction without written permission. He…

    BTS, K-pop, Military, Photography, Seoul, travel
  • Dressed in Heritage: How BTS’s Fashion Language Is Rewriting Global Style in 2026

    Apr 13, 2026
    in Feeds
    Dressed in Heritage: How BTS’s Fashion Language Is Rewriting Global Style in 2026

    All images courtesy of Rolling Stone / © 2026 Rolling Stone LLC. All rights reserved. Photographed in Seoul, February 2026.…

    BTS, history, Japan, Joseon, K-pop, Korean Art, purpose, Seoul, Suga
  • Eyes Wide Open: MEOVV Owns the Cover — and the Era

    Apr 13, 2026
    in Feeds
    Eyes Wide Open: MEOVV Owns the Cover — and the Era

    *Photography courtesy of W Korea. Styling: W Korea Fashion Team. Cover feature: MEOVV (The Black Label, Capital Records US) —…

    BTS, Daejeon, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Seoul, Social Media
  • KickFlip to the Future: Cosmopolitan Korea & POSTES Redefine a New K‑Pop Era

    Apr 9, 2026
    in Feeds
    KickFlip to the Future: Cosmopolitan Korea & POSTES Redefine a New K‑Pop Era

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment + Cosmopolitan Korea + POSTES For a generation used to seeing K‑pop idols as flawless avatars…

    BTS, Japan, KT, Seoul, Sex, Tokyo
  • What’s a totally unrealistic kpop group concept you think would be interesting?

    Apr 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Kpop obviously has many different unique concepts already. Enhypen has a vampire concept, TXT has a magical realism concept, ILLIT…

    BTS, Controversy, Social Media
  • what kpop music videos do you think can be made into full movies?

    Apr 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    BTS – run (dir. stephen chbosky – 2001) synopsis – 7 teens decide to take a trip after their high…

    BTS, Peace
  • Why has the K-pop industry been so quiet about EJAE’s achievements?

    Apr 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been thinking about this and I’m confused. correct me if I’m wrong.. EJAE is a Korean artist who won…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop industry, Korean Art, netizens, Social Media
  • BTS ranks No. 4 on British Official Albums Chart with ‘ARIRANG’

    Apr 4, 2026
    in News
    BTS ranks No. 4 on British Official Albums Chart with ‘ARIRANG’

    K-pop powerhouse BTS ranked No. 4 on the British Official Albums Chart with its latest album, “ARIRANG,” a week after debuting…

    BTS, K-pop
  • The philosophy of BTS’ silence

    Apr 4, 2026
    in News
    The philosophy of BTS’ silence

    There has been outrageous progress in the world over the last century or so. We have, with varying degrees of…

    BTS
  • The actually freak 2026 year has been is crazy

    Apr 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Dear 2026 [what the heck is this year],I legit woke up and again boom mark left 😭✨(ps I even lost…

    BTS
  • Do people really have to do the fan chants and sing along at concerts?

    Apr 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m going to my first ever BTS concert with my mom and we’re not the type of people who sing…

    BTS, KT
  • What popular 2nd and 3rd gen kpop group, that if they debut in 5th gen, would still be popular and why?

    Mar 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Ok so we have TVXQ, Super Junior, BigBang, SNSD, 2PM, Wonder Girl, SHINee, 2ne1, Miss A, Sistar, Infinite, Beast, Exo,…

    BTS, Question
  • Top 10 most popular K-pop group (my opinion)

    Mar 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    1st one is ofc BTS 2nd is Blackpink 3rd PSY I feel like 1st 3 was very easy to rank…

    BTS, K-pop
  • do you think you actually know your faves well or do you just think you do

    Mar 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    i’ve been doing fan made quizzes on kpopquiz.org and getting genuinely humbled ㅠㅠ Like, got 43% on the seventeen one…

    BTS, Question
  • Performing Through Injuries Is the Industry Changing, or Are We Just Saying It Is?

    Mar 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been an ARMY since 2018, so I’ve cared about BTS for years. Seeing RM perform so soon after his…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, travel
  • BTS Jin left off ‘ARIRANG’ credits, sparks debate as awkward moment goes viral

    Mar 25, 2026
    in News
    BTS Jin left off ‘ARIRANG’ credits, sparks debate as awkward moment goes viral

    BTS member Jin’s absence from the credits of the group’s latest album has sparked a debate among fans after what…

    BTS, Military
  • Why do people say K-pop sounds “too Black” when hip-hop and rap are already major global genres. What do they expect it to sound like instead?

    Mar 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been seeing people criticize new K-pop releases for sounding “too black” especially with how much hip-hop and R&B influence…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Why do groups always sound so plain/flavourless whenever they cover a song?

    Mar 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Following IVE’s recent cover of SNSD’s genie, I was reminded of a small pet peeve of mine with kpop. I’ve…

    BTS
  • Why is ‘Korean enough’ even a standard in K-pop right now?

    Mar 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been seeing a lot of discourse around BTS’ new album Arirang not being “Korean enough,” and I’m curious —…

    BTS, K-pop
  • With rise of Korean wave, being Korean means something different than it did decade ago

    Mar 22, 2026
    in News
    With rise of Korean wave, being Korean means something different than it did decade ago

    Watching Saturday’s BTS concert in Seoul — and speaking with the group’s fandom, ARMY, who converged in the historic Gwanghwamun…

    BTS, Korean Art, Seoul, travel
  • SEVENTEEN as the last one standing (Appreciation post)

    Mar 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Don’t throw rocks at me, just sharing some ideas I’ve had for a while. I was there when in 2016…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop
  • I stan a lot of girl groups. I’d like to share my thoughts

    Mar 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I got into BLACKPINK and K-Pop in 2022 with the release of Pink Venom (love that song so much). Since…

    BTS, K-pop, LG, Question
  • This should answer everyone’s doubts on kpop contracts…

    Mar 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently there has been many posts in this sub and on other subs as well, about the whole contracts in…

    BTS, Question
  • Will Heeseung really have the same type of success going solo as he was in the group?

    Mar 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve had this thought for a long time because whenever a member announces a solo comeback while staying in the…

    BTS
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Latest Korean News

  • N. Korea, Belarus near visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens: reportAugust 24, 2026
    North Korea and Belarus are close to signing a visa-waiver… Read more: N. Korea, Belarus near visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens: report
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    Samsung Electronics is forecast to reclaim the top spot in… Read more: Samsung forecast to overtake Apple in global smartphone shipments in 2026: report
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    The government said Monday it will significantly expand pilot projects… Read more: Korea expands autonomous driving AI tests
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    Hanmi Pharm, a Korean pharmaceutical company, said Monday it has… Read more: Hanmi Pharm signs $2.3 bil. licensing deal with Roche’s Genentech for obesity drug candidate
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    EcoPro BM has begun converting its Hungary plant to produce… Read more: EcoPro BM begins overhaul of Hungary plant to target European EV market

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  • Retrospective: What do you think of the Korea in Hetalia?August 25, 2026
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  • South Korean women are projected to become the first national population in history with an average life expectancy above 90. An Imperial College London study placed the 2030 estimate at 90.8 years—although its calculated chance of actually crossing 90 was only 57 per cent.August 25, 2026
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  • Lee says police will be biggest power, stresses need for reform by gov’t bodyAugust 25, 2026
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  • What was, without a doubt, the most visually stunning K-Pop music video released in recent months?August 24, 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