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Curiosity

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  • I randomly checked out a Kpop group called LPG and now I can’t stop wondering why nobody talks about them

    Jul 31, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was going down a YouTube rabbit hole looking for forgotten Kpop songs and stumbled across a group called LPG…

    Curiosity, history
  • KiiiKiii and the Beauty of Becoming: WhyKiiiKiii, Styled in Real Time

    Jul 27, 2026
    in Feeds
    KiiiKiii and the Beauty of Becoming: WhyKiiiKiii, Styled in Real Time

    KiiiKiii has a way of making the future feel personal. With WhyKiiiKiii, the group turns a comeback into a mood…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Mystery, Question
  • Rise Into The Light: RIIZE Wonbin Is K-Pop’s Quiet Detonation

    Jul 26, 2026
    in Feeds
    Rise Into The Light: RIIZE Wonbin Is K-Pop’s Quiet Detonation

    He doesn’t perform intensity. He withholds it — and the industry has never looked more unsettled by a man leaning…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography
  • question about korean celebrities who have spoken out or made statements

    Jul 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently I have been curious about the true “political” mindset of idols/k-actors. I understand it is basically total career suicide…

    Curiosity, Question
  • Have I lost my curiosity? I want to stan new music but can’t

    Jul 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I remember being the most INTO new things back in my early adolescence. That was the only time I remember…

    BTS, Curiosity
  • Could BTS generate around USD 1.5 billion in revenue in 2026? Here’s my breakdown.

    Jul 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was bored the other day and started wondering how much money BTS could actually bring in during their 2026…

    Advertisement, BTS, Curiosity
  • Map of Korea where McDonalds location are located throughout Korea.

    Jul 22, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Map of Korea where McDonalds location are located throughout Korea.

    Red are none Green are available locations Numbers are how many locations each city/county are I did it of pure…

    Curiosity
  • Alice Syndrome: The Deep End of Debut

    Jul 19, 2026
    in Feeds
    Alice Syndrome: The Deep End of Debut

    Every debut era arrives with a promise. Most groups spend their first weeks chasing brightness — the widest smile, the…

    Curiosity, fail, Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Mystery, Photography, travel
  • Is Doctor Who well-known in Korea?

    Jul 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Basically the title: I don’t know much about the science-fiction circles in Korea, is Doctor Who a widely known/watched show…

    Curiosity
  • Keyveatz: Mapping the New Axis of K-pop Power (MAPS Vol.199 Preview)

    Jul 9, 2026
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    Keyveatz: Mapping the New Axis of K-pop Power (MAPS Vol.199 Preview)

    They don’t enter the frame — they distort it. In the MAPS Korea & Japan Fall 2026 pictorial preview, Keyveatz…

    Curiosity, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Photography, Seoul, Stress, Tokyo
  • POW: The Flavor of Imagination in K-pop’s New Era

    Jul 8, 2026
    in Feeds
    POW: The Flavor of Imagination in K-pop’s New Era

    The room hums before the music even starts. A low light flickers across metallic textures, fabric catching like liquid chrome…

    Curiosity, Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, study
  • Do idols with a more bulky and muscular build get “exempted” from strict dieting?

    Jul 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    (Disclaimer, this post is not meant to promote EDs or anything this is just meant to be asked for curiosity)…

    Curiosity
  • RESCENE’s “Pretty Girl” Era Is a Soft-Power Pop Moment

    Jun 30, 2026
    in Feeds
    RESCENE’s “Pretty Girl” Era Is a Soft-Power Pop Moment

    RESCENE is turning a comeback into a moodboard. With the Pretty Girl concept photos, the five-member group leans into a…

    Curiosity, identification, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Social Media
  • What are your thoughts on the Mark situation, especially as an NCT fan?

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    (Disclaimer this is asked out of genuine curiosity no harmful intent was made) Okay I am not like a huge…

    Curiosity, Perspectives
  • What are your thoughts on Mark’s controversy from a Korean/K-netizen perspective?

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Disclaimer: I am asking this out of curiosity only, and there is no harmful intent was made in making this…

    Controversy, Curiosity, Discussion, netizens, Question
  • Lisa for Vanity Fair – The Life of a K-Pop Showgirl

    Jun 24, 2026
    in Feeds
    Lisa for Vanity Fair – The Life of a K-Pop Showgirl

    White feathers, desert heat, and a Las Vegas stage waiting. BLACKPINK’s Lisa doesn’t just take up space — she consumes…

    Curiosity, family, history, Japan, K-pop, LG, Photography, Question, Seoul, Social Media
  • CORTIS: The Crew Rewriting K-Pop’s Style Code

    Jun 21, 2026
    in Feeds
    CORTIS: The Crew Rewriting K-Pop’s Style Code

    CORTIS arrive in the June 2026 W Korea digital cover moment like a flash of color cutting through a monochrome…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, Photography
  • Is it culturally okay to use the surname Heo (허) as part of an online pseudonym?

    Jun 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello! I’m an Indian k-pop fan (ok that’s a bad start to this post I think) and have also been…

    Curiosity, K-pop
  • Are there some lifestyle things believed in Korean culture that shorten one’s life?

    Jun 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So for context, last night I had a dream where my mom was talking with me about some medical documents…

    Curiosity, fail, Medical
  • Which Enhypen song does ni-ki have the most lines in?

    Jun 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Out of curiosity, which track of Enhypens discography does ni-ki have his own personal most lines in ? Like just…

    Curiosity
  • Which group do you think has best English versions ??

    May 31, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Was listening to english version of a certain song (won’t take the name) completely out of curiosity and I’m sorry…

    Curiosity
  • i’m genuinely concerned on and2ble’s debut plan

    May 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    i think they’re moving a little bit too fast? when they released the tour show, i’m already eh? i’m not…

    Curiosity, Question, Seoul, Social Media
  • As a Wannable, IOI’s reunion has given me aa whole new appreciation for them

    May 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Wanna One was the group that got me into kpop. At that point, I only had a vague, passing knowledge…

    Curiosity
  • BIBI in Full Bloom: Rewriting Pop on Her Own Terms

    May 15, 2026
    in Feeds
    BIBI in Full Bloom: Rewriting Pop on Her Own Terms

    The Cover That Feels Like a Turning Point There’s a specific kind of stillness in BIBI’s Cosmopolitan Korea x Rieti…

    Curiosity, Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Social Media, study, Tokyo, Warning
  • What’s your convenience store ramyun ritual?

    May 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Just out of curiosity.. cup noodles, (kimchi?), random side snacks, maybe a soda on the side… What’s yours? submitted by…

    Curiosity, Kimchi
  • AND2BLE: Gazed, Curious & Completely Inevitable

    May 11, 2026
    in Feeds
    AND2BLE: Gazed, Curious & Completely Inevitable

    Five voices. One vision. AND2BLE arrives with Sequence 01: Curiosity — and the K-pop world will never look quite the…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, Photography, Question, Seoul, travel
  • DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border?

    May 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border?

    DMZ – Have any Korean-born foreigners felt deep sadness or sorrow visiting the border? I was born in Seoul Korea…

    Curiosity, family, history, Korean War, Koreans, martial law, North Korea, Parents, Peace, Seoul
  • Editors “Now & Next” – 2 May 2026

    May 2, 2026
    in Feeds

    From the editors desk. This month, kpoppie feels a little louder than usual.Our traffic’s up, our X threads are spilling…

    BTS, Curiosity, K-pop, KT
  • Is K-pop “loosing steam” in Southeast Asia?

    Apr 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been looking at the Official Charts in Southeast Asia and I am quite surprised that BTS songs slid…

    BTS, Curiosity, K-pop
  • Korean teen in the U.S.: Should I keep my Korean citizenship or become an American citizen?

    Apr 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone, I’m 18 (turning 19 soon), a Korean citizen and U.S. green card holder. I moved to the U.S.…

    Advice, Curiosity, fail, family, Korean Military, Military, Parents, study
  • HueningKai: The Quiet Storm That Changed Everything

    Apr 22, 2026
    in Feeds
    HueningKai: The Quiet Storm That Changed Everything

    HueningKai of TXT steps fully into the light — and the world has no choice but to look. 🌸 #KpoppieForever…

    Curiosity, history, Hyundai, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, study, Surfing, Teenager
  • Sung Hanbin’s Shine: ZEROBASEONE’s Style, Sound, and Next Era

    Apr 7, 2026
    in Feeds
    Sung Hanbin’s Shine: ZEROBASEONE’s Style, Sound, and Next Era

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Shine + WakeOne Entertainment Cover Story Sung Hanbin has become one of the defining faces of K-pop’s…

    Curiosity, Japan, K-pop, KT
  • Unexpected opportunities from K-pop

    Mar 19, 2026
    in News
    Unexpected opportunities from K-pop

    My name is Trieu Vy, and I am from Vietnam. Like many young people, I first learned about K-pop through…

    Curiosity, K-pop, Korean Language, study
  • Shuie of SAY MY NAME: Fashion, Fire, and the Future

    Mar 18, 2026
    in Feeds
    Shuie of SAY MY NAME: Fashion, Fire, and the Future

    Photo Credits: GEDIAO CITTA Magazine + iNKODE Entertainment Inside the hushed glow of a Beijing studio, Shuie (Yang Shumeng) steps into the…

    Curiosity, history, Japan, Question
  • From chaebol to NIS agent: Virtual boyfriends in ‘Boyfriend on Demand’

    Mar 13, 2026
    in News
    From chaebol to NIS agent: Virtual boyfriends in ‘Boyfriend on Demand’

    Since its release on March 6, Netflix’s “Boyfriend on Demand,” led by BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, has captured both Korean curiosity and…

    Curiosity, K-drama
  • New Korean restaurant – white flower gift

    Mar 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello to the wonderful people here. I went to a soft opening of a Korean restaurant over the weekend –…

    Advice, Curiosity, family, Korean Food, Question
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Latest Korean News

  • Industrial output posts sharpest growth in 6 years in June on cars, chipsJuly 31, 2026
    Korea’s industrial output rebounded in June from a month earlier,… Read more: Industrial output posts sharpest growth in 6 years in June on cars, chips
  • Korea to launch $13.9 bil. sovereign wealth fund for strategic industriesJuly 31, 2026
    The government will launch a 20 trillion won ($13.9 billion)… Read more: Korea to launch $13.9 bil. sovereign wealth fund for strategic industries
  • Seoul bets on hidden neighborhoods to keep tourists exploring longerJuly 31, 2026
    Seoul is betting that its backstreets, markets and neighborhood landmarks… Read more: Seoul bets on hidden neighborhoods to keep tourists exploring longer
  • PPP calls on defense minister to step down over mix-up of US military drone as enemy threatJuly 31, 2026
    The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) called on the… Read more: PPP calls on defense minister to step down over mix-up of US military drone as enemy threat
  • Artifacts from Japanese colonial rule go on display at National Museum of KoreaJuly 31, 2026
    The National Museum of Korea will reopen its revamped permanent… Read more: Artifacts from Japanese colonial rule go on display at National Museum of Korea

Latest Community Feeds

  • Dino selling out his concert at jamsil indoorAugust 1, 2026
  • Lee Han-beom nears transfer to Club Brugge after Midtjylland agrees €10.5m dealAugust 1, 2026
  • Korean Goalkeeper Breakthrough: Jeju Prospect Heo Jae-won Set for Shock Bayern Munich II MoveAugust 1, 2026
  • Hanteo should have a separate ranking for Korean salesAugust 1, 2026
  • I was impressed with i-dle’s Lollapalooza stage production, it’s the quality K-Pop groups should strive for when representing on a global stageJuly 31, 2026
  • I ran Yves & Lexie Liu’s “Pop Girls Club” through my heavy production workflow. Does this gritty, underground sound work for K-pop?July 31, 2026
  • 7 years in Korean IT infrastructure — what the structure actually looks likeJuly 31, 2026
  • Prosecutors lose probe powersJuly 31, 2026
  • If you were a kpop idol, would you get cancelled ?July 31, 2026
  • Does anyone elese say / think lyrics of kpop songs in everyday life?July 31, 2026
  • ‘Talk That Talk’ somehow became my fav TWICE songJuly 31, 2026
  • How do you find people to go to a kpop concert with?July 31, 2026
  • What is the Gee / Cheer Up of the current generation?July 31, 2026
  • people forget kpop idols are still POC’S….July 31, 2026
  • I randomly checked out a Kpop group called LPG and now I can’t stop wondering why nobody talks about themJuly 31, 2026
  • What do you think are the funniest or the worst sounding fandom names in K-pop?July 31, 2026
  • Yangsan Hits 41.4°C, South Korea’s Highest Temperature on RecordJuly 31, 2026
  • NewJeans surpasses 8.8 million copies sold on Circle Chart 🎉July 31, 2026
  • Kpop-fans tendency to approach Korean menJuly 31, 2026
  • Bibimbap for lunch!! 😋July 31, 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