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How can fans come to terms when a member leaves a group, especially if it was the member’s own choice?
I’ve been having some thought into this and it’s very fitting in the situation surrounding the discussions around Enhypen. So…
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Yoo Hwe Seung (N.Flying) deserves more recognition for his vocals
When it comes to discussions around best male vocalists his name is rarely mentioned, perhaps as N.Flying is more categorised…
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Samsung, SK face new pressure to expand investment in US
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Samsung Electronics and SK hynix are facing renewed pressure to expand their semiconductor manufacturing footprint in the United States, after…
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[ANNOUNCEMENT] CHANGES TO BANNED TOPICS
For the past few months, the mods have been discussing our banned topics. There were five, plus two topics that…
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Keyveatz: Mapping the New Axis of K-pop Power (MAPS Vol.199 Preview)
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They don’t enter the frame — they distort it. In the MAPS Korea & Japan Fall 2026 pictorial preview, Keyveatz…
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Canada’s submarine decision and EU pivot is a mistake.
This submarine contract is not simply a defense procurement. It was a deliberate and meticulous structural shift to ensure future…
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Does anyone else feel this way about kpop listening demographics?
I began listening to kpop around 8 years ago and I mostly listen to girl groups. I can listen to…
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Encores wouldn’t be so “scandalous” if the industry committed to real live singing on music shows
Another day, another group getting flamed for sounding bad during an encore. A round of applause for Hearts2Hearts please. I’ve…
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I Left K-Pop Spaces for 4 Months and I Honestly Needed It
Hello Reddit! Well, I’m finally back on this app, lol. I deleted it when ARIRANG dropped so I could just…
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Community vs. ‘Epstein class’
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Over the course of a week, I speak with many people from different walks of life. Our discussions about social…
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What’s a K-pop prediction that you got entirely wrong?
I’m totally stealing this from the World Cup sub but I thought it was a really interesting discussion point: what…
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Long road ahead for Korea-US nuclear sub cooperation, says ex-US official
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SEOGWIPO, Jeju Island — Korea’s pursuit of nuclear-powered submarines still faces a long road ahead despite Seoul’s hopes of producing…
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Heeseung’s Debut Has Made Me Nostalgic and Solidified How Real His Departure is
In no way am I hating on Heeseung for his debut, I like Ride or Die and I HEAVILY fw…
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What are your thoughts on Mark’s controversy from a Korean/K-netizen perspective?
Disclaimer: I am asking this out of curiosity only, and there is no harmful intent was made in making this…
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Most Popular Kpop Idols and Groups based on Google Trends Rankings in 2026
There are many ways to attempt to measure which idols and groups are the most popular. For this post, I…
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Samsung, SK Hynix to announce massive facility investments as Korea maps out 2nd chip cluster
Samsung, SK Hynix to announce massive facility investments as Korea maps out 2nd chip cluster The expected new semiconductor hubs…
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i don’t understand why people who claim to dislike kpop engage with this sub and others like it so frequently
something i’ve noticed since i joined this sub and other kpop-adjacent ones is that there’s a lot of users with…
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Evan solo debut song discussion …….?
I just want this to be a safe space to discuss Evan’s solo debut and your thoughts on it may…
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In light of Yeji’s recent comment what’s your stance on shipping?
For context Yeji recently said “No matter how much you like us we won’t date…” to a fan who told…
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In Korea, even true statements can sometimes lead to criminal defamation charges
One topic that may surprise foreigners(especially Americans) in Korea is our defamation law. Korean law may impose criminal penalties for…
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BTS’s comeback has made me rethink how I viewed the kpop landscape during their hiatus
One thing I’ve been thinking about since BTS’s latest release is how much their hiatus changed the way people perceive…
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How do you view ‘Separating the art from the artist’s in kpop?
CW: Discussion of legal and moral controversies and adult-industry involvement. Disclaimer: This topic is highly subjective and everyone’s view…
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ZEROBASEONE From Zero to the Top
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Five members. One name. An entirely new altitude. How ZEROBASEONE rewrote the rules of reinvention and made the climb look…
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“Iconic By Mistake” discussion. What I loved and what I would have changed
Let me start out by saying I absolutely love the song as is and all the girls! This is just…
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Which company has the best GG visual lineage: SM or JYP?
Throughout many years, there’s always been discussion among Kpop fans about which company has produced the most generation-defining visuals. And…
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Spouse Cheating
Any recommendations on dovorce attorneys in Korea? Had my suspicions of my wife, Korean, cheating and asked her previously to…
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Korea’s semiconductor future cannot be built on capital-centric thinking
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The debate over whether Korea’s leading semiconductor manufacturers should expand into the country’s southwestern region has exposed a deeper question…
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What’s with the backhanded posts on the same topics over & over again?
Atp these posts are just for ragebaiting and nothing else. “Backhanded” coz it is to a point where every posts…
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Let’s do this or that: It’s me by Illit or Boompala by lesserafim?
Let me hear your thoughts. What would you rather choose between the two if you’re given a chance? Both songs…
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Do you think Xikers member lacks of “it factor”?
I saw a discussion about it & one of comment stated that Xikers lack of “it factor” or they doesn’t…
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Ex-Lovelyz’s Jin is into some right-wing shit right now
Not a Lovelyz stan but after seeing the fuss with Jin on Xitter, I want to bring the discussion onto…
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Wish there was more “chill” kpop spaces on the internet, just focusing on the releases
Just as the title says. I often find kpop spaces very draining hence their tendency to fixate on drama/fan wars/recent…
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Do y’all think ILLIT not having any Fluent English Speakers might affect their growth in the long run?
First off, this is NOT a post where u come in the comments and spread negativity. The purpose is just…
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Heart of Woman really deserve more hype!
I’ve recently discovered the newly debuted group Heart of Woman and was quite surprised to find little to no discussion…
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European Kpop fans, what are some ways Kpop feels European to you?
There’s always been a lot of discussion about Kpop taking inspiration from the West, especially Black American music. However, an…
