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Curiosity

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  • Unlocking Inspiration: Jun. K Returns with ‘Dear my muse’ and Stunning Concept Photos

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Unlocking Inspiration: Jun. K Returns with ‘Dear my muse’ and Stunning Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: JPY Entertainment Jun. K, the renowned member of 2PM, finds himself at a pivotal juncture with the unveiling…

    Curiosity, history, K-pop, LG
  • An Yujin Makes History: Defining Summer Elegance for L’OFFICIEL Hommes China August 2025

    Aug 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    An Yujin Makes History: Defining Summer Elegance for L’OFFICIEL Hommes China August 2025

    Photo Credits: L’OFFICIEL Hommes China. Starship Entertainment Effortlessly merging youth and confidence, An Yujin of IVE graces the cover of…

    Curiosity, history, K-pop, Seoul
  • Unlocking IVE SECRET: Inside the Anticipated Comeback EP and the Mystery Behind K-pop’s Star Group

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Unlocking IVE SECRET: Inside the Anticipated Comeback EP and the Mystery Behind K-pop’s Star Group

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment IVE’s much-anticipated fourth EP, “IVE SECRET,” will drop globally on August 25, 2025, and the excitement…

    Curiosity, K-pop, KT, Mystery
  • The Xoul in Xnghan&Xoul is confusing and I have thoughts

    Aug 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m pretty chronically online so I’m somewhat aware of all the drama with RIIZE and Seunghan but only engaged with…

    Curiosity, Ewha, Question, Social Media
  • ONEUS Delivers Unforgettable Show at New York’s Historic Town Hall and Calling All Chicago To Moons: Don’t Miss ONEUS Live This Sunday!

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ONEUS Delivers Unforgettable Show at New York’s Historic Town Hall and Calling All Chicago To Moons: Don’t Miss ONEUS Live This Sunday!

    Photo Credits: RBW Entertainment PROMOTER Credits: SEAN HEALY PRESENTS If you’re in Chicago, get ready—ONEUS is bringing their acclaimed tour…

    BTS, Curiosity, K-pop
  • From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    From Church Choirs to Global Runways: How Rosé Became a Mega Star and a Modern Icon In August 2025 cover of Vogue Korea

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea The Black label For anyone who’s ever been captivated by the irresistible rhythms of K-pop or…

    Curiosity, family, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Parents, Seoul, Tokyo, Warning
  • IDID’s “Dear U” Pictorial for DAZED Korea August 2025: K-pop’s Rising Stars in the Ultimate Fan-Favorite Magazine

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IDID’s “Dear U” Pictorial for DAZED Korea August 2025: K-pop’s Rising Stars in the Ultimate Fan-Favorite Magazine

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. Starship Entertainment As anticipation mounted for the debut of IDID, the latest seven-member boy group from…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Tokyo
  • Unleashing New Energy: ICHILLIN’s “WILD CHERRY” Concept and Their Unstoppable Rise in K-pop

    Jul 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Unleashing New Energy: ICHILLIN’s “WILD CHERRY” Concept and Their Unstoppable Rise in K-pop

    Photo Credits: KM Entertainment The anticipation has been building, and now ICHILLIN’—the dynamic seven-member girl group under KM Entertainment—has turned…

    Curiosity, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • Which idols had ‘lucky breaks’ or unique paths compared to traditional K-Pop trainees?

    Jul 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is something I think about often, just out of curiosity. I’m still relatively new to K-Pop, and I’ve been…

    Curiosity, K-pop
  • Do you know the new BG who just debut this week? I think their group name is something AHO. You know what, I HATE THEM!!!!!!

    Jul 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So here’s the thing. The moment I see them, I have already the guts that they’ll not get big or…

    Curiosity
  • is there a reason why kpop groups make japanese songs / promote in japan?

    Jul 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i always wondered why kpop groups, especially ones with no japanese members, would promote in a language and country they…

    Curiosity, Japan
  • Are there any male-dominated fandoms for K-pop boy groups (besides TWICE for female groups)?

    Jul 1, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m a male casual listener (and sometimes a stanner), but I’ve never really enjoyed female groups like TWICE, BLACKPINK, etc.…

    BTS, Curiosity, Ewha, K-pop
  • Junhan’s comment really disappointed me, this isn’t just curiosity, it’s racial stereotyping

    Jun 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I usually just lurk here, but after reading what Junhan said in that Bubble Q&A, I couldn’t stay quiet. Basically,…

    apology, Curiosity, Question, Scandal, Suga
  • Allday Project is meant for success thanks to long-craved male-female idol interactions

    Jun 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I genuinely think Allday Project was a brilliant move. Many K-pop fans — especially those who enjoy seeing male and…

    Curiosity, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • KATSEYE Unveils “Gabriela” Concept for BEAUTIFUL CHAOS EP: Fans React to Stunning Visuals and New Artistic Direction

    Jun 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE Unveils “Gabriela” Concept for BEAUTIFUL CHAOS EP: Fans React to Stunning Visuals and New Artistic Direction

    Photo Credit: HYBE. Geffen Records KATSEYE’s much-anticipated second EP, “BEAUTIFUL CHAOS,” is creating a wave of excitement across the K-pop…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • What’s the weirdest or strangest reason or way that made you stan a kpop group? (And sharing my experience too)

    Jun 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    TW: Long Story (Excuse my bad English if I said some confusing things lol) Writing this so I can share…

    BTS, Curiosity, KT
  • Girl and boy groups thoughts based on your opinions

    Jun 6, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Just out of curiosity, if you chose five member female only and male only group from any kpop group but…

    Curiosity
  • Rising J-Pop Group aoen Captivates with Debut Single ‘青い太陽 (The Blue Sun)’ and Striking Night Concept Photos

    Jun 2, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Rising J-Pop Group aoen Captivates with Debut Single ‘青い太陽 (The Blue Sun)’ and Striking Night Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: HYBE Entertainment Emerging onto the vibrant J-Pop scene, aoen has officially made their debut with the mesmerizing single…

    BTS, Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, LG, Mystery, Social Media
  • Seoul appeal: Korean art captivates Indonesia’s affluent connoisseurs

    May 1, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Seoul appeal: Korean art captivates Indonesia’s affluent connoisseurs

    Exhibition ‘Mumool’ featuring Choi Sang Chul at Baik Art Jakarta (Courtesy of Baik Art)  JAKARTA – Last Thursday, Baik Art…

    Curiosity, history, Korean Art, request, Seoul
  • Is it offensive to ask a Korean man to verify himself online? (Dating)

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi there, Recently had a holiday in Korea and did a bit of swiping on tinder while I was there.…

    Curiosity, Question
  • P1Harmony Unveils Striking ‘DUH!’ U Version Concept Photos Ahead of 8th Mini Album Comeback

    Apr 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    P1Harmony Unveils Striking ‘DUH!’ U Version Concept Photos Ahead of 8th Mini Album Comeback

    Photo Credits:  FNC Entertainment With anticipation building for their upcoming comeback, P1Harmony has unveiled a fresh set of concept photos…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, netizens, Tourism
  • I don’t quite understand BTS’ strategy… someone care explain

    Apr 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I don’t claim to know all the details and context and the whys behind their actions but as an outsider…

    BTS, Curiosity, Military
  • What is your criteria for a good festival performance, vs. a standard show? Which kpop groups / artists do you think thrive specifically in the festival setting?

    Apr 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve seen lots of discourse (once again!!!) due to kpop coachella performances, specifically the (very tired) idea that kpop artists…

    Curiosity
  • Opinions on Romantic Eye Gazing?

    Mar 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is just a curiosity I’ve had lately as it’s something I’ve been thinking about fairly recently. I haven’t seen…

    Curiosity, Koreans
  • Countries are more than regimes

    Mar 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I follow a Russian vlogger who visited North Korea last year and on one of her North Korea reels someone…

    Curiosity, history, North Korea, Politics, purpose, Question
  • YOUNITE’s ‘YOUNIVERSE: CONNECTED’ Concert: A Stellar K-pop Debut Celebration

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    YOUNITE’s ‘YOUNIVERSE: CONNECTED’ Concert: A Stellar K-pop Debut Celebration

    K-pop enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement as YOUNITE, the eight-member boy group under Brand New Music, prepares to launch their…

    Baekje, Curiosity, K-pop
  • What does the future hold for ITZY as their 7th anniversary approaches?

    Feb 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I actually posted here before about my thoughts on ITZY’s biggest “what-ifs” in their career. Aside from that, I’ve also…

    Curiosity, Question
  • Why are YouTube views slower to increase now compared before?

    Feb 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Just a random observation and curiosity: why are YouTube views relatively lower now compared to the quarantine and post-pandemic era?…

    Curiosity
  • ONF Charts a New Course with ‘FIND THE ROUTE’ Concept (PHOTOS)

    Feb 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ONF Charts a New Course with ‘FIND THE ROUTE’ Concept (PHOTOS)

    In the ever-evolving landscape of K-pop, ONF is set to make waves with their upcoming release, “ONF:MY IDENTITY,” the first…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, Mystery, Question
  • Which Korean courier to do you prefer?

    Feb 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have my preference, but which [major] courier do you prefer? Just out of sheer curiosity. What makes a company…

    Curiosity, Lotte
  • Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Art, History
    Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3

    Introduction to Korean Traditional Games Korean traditional games have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural landscape, offering…

    Cultural Diversity, Curiosity, Demographics, Discussion, history, Japan, Koreans, LG, Question, Social Media, squid game, Suga, traditional games
  • Refresh my perspective – life in Korea

    Jan 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Greetings, Firstly, I’d like to apologise that this post may be lacking in focus since it relates to a few…

    Curiosity, fail, K-drama, K-pop, Koreans, LG, Parents, Perspectives, Question, Samsung, Samyang, Seoul, study, Teenager, travel
  • Removing Kongnamul stem for Seollal

    Jan 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    Removing Kongnamul stem for Seollal

    Preparing for Seollal is always a lot of work, and this year is no exception. One of my yearly tasks…

    Curiosity
  • Why is Got7 charting so well on Genie but not on other Korean streaming platforms?

    Jan 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Let me start this off with a disclaimer: This is NOT SHADE IN ANY WAY. I’m very happy that Got7…

    Curiosity, Question
  • Korean dual citizenship when you’ve passed the age you need to claim it by (I’m 23F)

    Jan 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Out of curiosity, would there be any way to get Korean dual citizenship still? My parents were both Korean citizens…

    Curiosity, Parents
  • Stats about Kpop groups : Age, nationality, etc.

    Jan 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m sorry for the delay between my previous stats post and this one. I was really busy in…

    Curiosity, Japan, Question
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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