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People underestimate how much the Philippines contributed to K-pop’s international popularity.
People underestimate how much the Philippines contributed to K-pop’s international popularity. Back in the 2000s, K-pop was already big in…
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RIIZE Wonbin – Vogue Korea x YSL (March 2026 Digital Edition Issue Cover & Pictorial)
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Photo Credits: Vogue Korea + YSL + Sm Entert SM Entertainment A New Kind of Main Character For March 2026,…
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Please be respectful to Heesung, Enhypen, and NCT Dream
First off, I’m very sorry to all Engenes who are grieving right now. I know seeing a member leave a…
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Kpop Idols Work Hours/”Weekends”/Holidays
I have been thinking about this a lot recently, especially in relation to my ult group ZEROBASEONE and I also…
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Western critics and journalists continuing to platform untrustworthy “experts” to talk about Kpop
Music critic and internet personality Anthony Fantano from The Needle Drop recently released a video on “The State of Kpop“,…
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When you’re the only woman in the room
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In recognition of International Women’s Day, it’s worth reflecting on a professional dynamic that often goes unspoken from being the…
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Subreddit banned topics and banning policy
Because links to the sidebar are unreliable on Apple, our banned topics and banning policy are collated here. Banned Topics:…
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Wartime data evacuation: Data saved but at what cost?
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Modern wars, as illustrated by the U.S.-Israel strikes against Iran, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, have expanded the scope of…
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Do you guys think Manon from Katseye is just taking a break, or are fans overreacting?
I’ve been seeing a lot of discussions about Manon lately and people seem divided. Some fans think she’s just taking…
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BTS’ music has always been theirs first and foremost, and I don’t see why that would change with ARIRANG
Preface – So BTS is about to release their long-awaited 5th studio album titled “ARIRANG”, the tracklist for which got…
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BABYMONSTER x Balenciaga: The Vogue Hong Kong Moment That Redefined 2026 K‑Pop
in FeedsPhoto Credits: Vogue Hong Kong + YG Entertainment + Balenciaga On the cover of Vogue Hong Kong’s 2026 Anniversary March issue,…
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Late Sulli’s brother shares unseen video, fans call it a ‘gift’
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The older brother of late f(x) member and actress Sulli has released a previously unseen video of the star, following…
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Petrochemical firms welcome gov’t approval of industry restructuring project
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A petrochemical industry association on Wednesday welcomed the government’s approval of Korea’s first restructuring project in the sector, as companies…
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(4th LD) Lee, Brazil’s Lula agree to elevate bilateral ties to strategic partnership
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) — President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva agreed to elevate…
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Korea mulls joining NATO initiative to fund weapons for Ukraine
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South Korea is reviewing whether to join a NATO initiative to help finance the purchase of U.S. weapons for Ukraine,…
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“NIS Confirms Far Right YouTuber Ko Sung guk Influenced Attacker of President Lee” | “국정원, 李대통령 테러범에 극우 유
The National Intelligence Service said on the 12th that, in relation to the 2024 attack on President Lee Jae myung…
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Is Source Music not utilizing Sakura’s popularity enough?
To preface I’m a casual fan of Le Sserafim. I like the music and the group and keep up with…
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“Merger Failed Due to Democratic Party’s ‘Far-Right’… Provincial Committee ‘Eager’ for Cho Kuk to Run in Gunsan” | “민주당 극우 탓 합당 무산”…조국 군산 출마 도당 ‘간절’
Rebuilding Korea Party’s Jeong Do-sang: “Merger Failed Due to Democratic Party’s Power Struggles… We Will Contest Jeonbuk Governor Election” Jeong…
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Japanese Multinational SVCV Denies Acquiring Min Hee Jin and NewJeans’s Label
SVCV, the Tokyo-based multinational holding company, has formally denied recent speculation suggesting that it has acquired or is in the…
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Can we have a megathread to discuss the recent court ruling involving HYBE and Minheejin?
I think the recent ruling that was revealed just minutes ago may have come as a surprise to many kpop…
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Ruling Party Member Deletes Post Alleging President’s Merger Support
Kang Deuk-gu, a senior member of the pro-Myung faction within the ruling Democratic Party of Korea who had opposed leader…
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harsh working conditions / industry pressure in kpop
hello! I recently started uni so i met some new friends who are very much into kpop. I never really…
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Idle’s new Lightstick version 3 discussion
Hi everyone! I wanted to add my grain of salt to the debate that’s been going on about the new…
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Kpop concert movies should be done more frequently
After how successful Stray Kids DominATE Experience global release with initial sales of over $19+ million for just 2-3 days…
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Is the Appointed Supreme Council Seat Reserved for the Innovation Party?… Merger Dispute in the Ruling Bloc Deepens over ‘Internal Document’
Internal merger document of the Democratic Party of Korea revealed externally Includes plans such as “appointing an Innovation Party member…
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What if Kpop Stan Twitter and Kpop Reddit existed in in 1986-1990?
If Kpop Stan Twitter/Reddit existed in 1986 – 1990, stans would : writes out titles and other words in Korean…
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Is anyone aware that Sunmi’s Heart Maid has a secret 14th track on the CD?
I’ve always been a bit of an audiophile and can hear the quality loss on streaming services so I rip…
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Korea’s inheritance taxes get blame for world’s 4th-largest millionaire exodus
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Korea has emerged as one of the countries experiencing the world’s largest outflow of wealthy individuals, in part due to…
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Kwangwoon University hosts robot developer conference
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Kwangwoon University hosted the inaugural Robot Operating System developer conference (ROSCon) Korea 2026 at the Pangyo Global Business Center in…
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A ‘sugar tax’ for health promotion raises concerns about across-the-board price increases for soft drinks and snacks···in the end, the burden on ordinary people may grow
President Lee Jae Myung has reignited debate over introducing a so-called ‘sugar tax’ by mentioning the imposition of a Health…
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Trump Criticizes South Korea’s Legislature Over Unratified July 2025 Trade Deal
Trump has publicly expressed frustration with South Korea’s handling of a trade agreement, citing legislative delays that have prevented ratification…
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Kim, Vance establish hotline to prevent misunderstandings over Coupang issue
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In a meeting with U.S. Vice President JD Vance, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok emphasized that the Korean government is not…
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Hyundai Union Pushes Back Against Factory Robots
Hyundai’s union is openly opposing the use of humanoid robots in factories, reacting to Hyundai’s new robot, Atlas. They see…
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Seungri and the shadow of ‘Burning Sun’: New allegations in Cambodia
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Seungri, once one of the best-known K-pop stars and a former member of the idol group BigBang, was forced to…
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(2nd LD) Ruling party proposes merger with minor Rebuilding Korea Party ahead of local elections | Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Jan. 22 (Yonhap) — The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday proposed merging with the minor…
