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Is IU the most beloved celebrity in the whole S.Korea industry?
I was just watching IU’s latest drama and browsed through some fan interactions and noticed how constant warm welcome she…
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When Sneakers Dance to the Beat: K‑Pop’s Power Plays in Global Footwear
Photo Credits: Puma Fila Nile Vogue Magazine Seoul, 2025. The streets outside Hongdae Station are a frontline runway: chunky New Balances…
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Jennie Signals a New Era in Eyewear Chic with Ray-Ban’s First Pop-Up Store in Korea
Photo Credits: Ray-Ban ODD ATELIER jennie_blvckpink Instagram account When Jennie Kim steps into a room, the air shifts. That ineffable…
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Korea’s signature spices, sauces: niche market turning into fierce global battleground
A Dongwon Home Food outlet selling Vivid Kichen brand food In South Korea, there were recently unpleasant disputes over the…
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Ive’s Yujin’s comments about wanting to live abroad are incredibly offensive
Yujin’s comments about wanting to live abroad came across as both ignorant and dismissive, reflecting a broader mentality often found…
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The reactions to Jimin’s video and women in BG fandoms, were concerning.
As soon as the video went viral, women, mind you, not entirely BTS fans, just women on the internet, rightfully…
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IVE’s Jang Wonyoung Embodies Timeless Elegance for SuperELLE China September 2025 Cover
Photo Credits: SuperELLE China. Starship Entertainment There is a magic that follows Jang Wonyoung wherever she goes, and SuperELLE China has captured…
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Number of Annual Top 10 Entries on Melon by an artist since 2005
Rank Artist Song Yearly Rank 1st IU (13 times total) “Nagging” (with 2AM Seulong) 2010 – 2nd “Good Day” 2011…
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Has a dream ever affected the way you see an idol irl?
Dreams are weird in general but when real people start appearing in them it feels so strange. I know some…
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Editorial Feature: HYOLYN Radiates in Singles Korea (September 2025 Issue Preview)
Photo Credits: REH Entertainment. Singles Korea “Where global glamour meets unapologetic Korean firepower.” In the September 2025 preview of Singles Korea, HYOLYN…
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KATSEYE X GAP: When Pop Idols Meet American Ease
Photo Credits: The Gap, Inc. HYBE Entertainment. Geffen Records When heritage denim meets hyper-pop futurism, sparks fly. The fashion world…
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Jennie of BLACKPINK Leads Global Viewers Through Seoul’s Vibrant Culture in “Absolutely in SEOUL” DALTOKKI Episode
Photo & Video Credits: Visit Seoul. ODD ATELIER BLACKPINK’s Jennie has stepped into a new spotlight—this time, as the honorary…
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BTS RM Takes the Spotlight in Harper’s Bazaar Korea September 2025 with Bold Bottega Veneta Fashion
Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Korea. Bottega Venta. BigHit Entertainent The September 2025 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Korea features BTS leader…
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I don’t want to see Idols TikTok Challenges anymore
Which is why I don’t. But I still come across them sometimes. I like it when Idols do TikTok Videos…
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KiiiKiii and Longchamp Join Forces for W Korea’s August 2025 Digital Cover: K-Pop’s Next-Gen Icons Redefine Fashion and Fandom
Photo Credits: Longcamp. W Korea magazine. Starship Entertainment The world of K-pop and high fashion converges in W Korea’s August…
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Seunghan interview with Dazed – Gosh, I really admire him. As a person and as an artist
Here’s the interview link, I highly recommend reading this incredible article. https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/68359/1/xnghanxoul-the-remaking-of-a-k-pop-idol-interview-2025 I am typically a purposefully disconnected casual listener…
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Celebrity couple
Which celebrity couple in Korea is widely admired and beloved? I’d love to know who resonates with most people. Feel…
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ATEEZ’s San Makes Impactful Statement on Arena Homme+ Korea x TAG Heuer August 2025 Cover: K-pop Icons Meet High Fashion
Photo Credits: Arena Homme+ Korea TAG Heuer KQ Entertainment On the upcoming August 2025 issue of Arena Homme+ Korea, San…
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Joshua of SEVENTEEN Headlines Allure Korea’s August 2025 Issue with Exclusive Hermès Collaboration
Photo Credits: Allure Korea Hermès Pledis Entertainment SEVENTEEN’s Joshua has recently graced both the cover and back cover of Allure…
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Korean TikToker Won Jeong, with 54.8M followers, Convicted of SA, Is Posting Again, and Millions Think He’s Innocent Due to Misinformation
A TikToker named Won Jeong (원정맨), with over 54.8 million followers, was convicted of quasi-r*pe (준강간) in South Korea —…
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Kinda feeling bad for JYP as he is also a human being
Ever since his waterbomb performance dropped I’ve noticed how straight out mean and judgemental people have been to him. I…
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QWER Teams Up with GQ Korea and Vans for an Iconic July 2025 Pictorial Celebrating K-Pop Culture
Photo Credits: GQ Korea. Vans. Tamago Production In the vibrant world of K-pop, collaborations between music groups and fashion brands…
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Non east asian celebs who resemble your fave idol(s)
On twitter there is this trend going on after someone qrted a picture of Ariana and Cynthia Erivo sitting together…