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Bigbang’s longevity is insane, with how they’ve maintained relevancy, even after so many years of inactivity.
Love them, hate them, or just neutral towards them, there no denying that Bigbang is such an impactful group within…
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Let’s have a discussion about the parasocial marketing strategy in K-pop and what it does to people.
so, let’s have a discussion about K-pop’s parasocial marketing strategy. what is your opinion on this? I personally LOVE the…
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How do some k-pop idols diss their companies/entertainments without getting sued?
Many idols would create statements that may criticize or shade their company on live or on variety shows. I am…
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EXO & SM vs CBX: I really don’t understand why people are confused
Sorry for the long post ahead – I am coming at this as someone who recently grew interested in EXO…
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How good you think a song is is not how much you like it.
Why is this such a hard concept for people to understand? The two are not the same. I could play…
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How much do you think Reddit being a mainly English speaking platform affects our perceptions of a group’s global popularity?
The idea for this post came from a discussion I had in a different subreddit. Nonetheless, I do think it‘s…
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The sound of the 5th Generation has been amazing
There’s ILLIT of course, my favorite overall. It’s all just so girly, I can’t not be put in a better…
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If you had to make and present a PowerPoint related to kpop, what would your topic be?
I’ve seen videos of friends getting together for a PowerPoint night where everyone creates a presentation about their interests and…
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Is it appropriate for MAMA to proceed after the recent tragedy?
Just some hours ago, there was a major fire in Hong Kong where 4 high-rise apartments were completely set ablaze.…
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Photo of the Tooth Mouse
In one of the discussions, a mom asked for a picture of the Tooth Fairy with a picture of the…
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South Korea, UAE to jointly pursue nuclear energy exports; Seoul to join Stargate UAE project
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) holds a summit meeting with Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of…
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[ANNOUNCEMENT] Changes to banning policy
Hello thinkers! After receiving some good, well-considered feedback about how we define snark subs, we have decided to change our…
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하늘 위 떠 있는 섬에서 마을을 만드는 게임을 만들고 있어요
안녕하세요! 👋 저는 첫 번째 인디 게임을 만들고 있어요: 편안하고 아기자기한 도시 건설 게임으로, 떠 있는 섬에서 마을을 짓고 자원을…
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Highway Reverie: Inside CLASS:y’s ‘Hitchhiking’ Concept Shoot—A High-Fashion Tale of Freedom, Cinematic Narrative, and Visual Rebellion
Photo Credits: K-Tigers CLASS:y, the genre-blurring K-pop ensemble celebrated for their aesthetic audacity, have delivered a cinematic visual feast in…
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The Historical Context and Contemporary Drivers of South Korea’s Diplomatic Shift
(In August 2025, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung paid state visits to Japan and the United States, choosing Japan as…
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A discussion post about hating or antis. Let’s have a respectful discussion.
I have no particular opinion about any artist really. I prefer the music of some artists but I genuinely don’t…
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‘No Closure, No Transparency’: Harassment Victims Seek Resolution
At the height of the #MeToo movement in 2018, South Korea changed its workplace law to require companies to take…
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Is the concept that important? I honestly don’t think so
So I came across a tiktok video about one of the kpop girl groups, and I saw people commented ‘is…
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All NewJeans members drop appeal in contract lawsuit, set for phased return
NewJeans After months of turmoil and uncertainty surrounding one of K-pop’s most closely watched legal disputes, the five members of…
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Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee, LG’s top brass discuss cooperation with Mercedes-Benz chief in Seoul
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius (fourth from left), LG Electronics CEO Cho Joo-wan (fifth from left) and executives from each company…
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I think there’s an even more annoying type of K-pop stan than the parasocial ones
this might end up being a long post, or maybe not, we’ll see how the cookie crumbles. for a bit…
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NewJeans to Restart Activities in 2025; Boosting HYBE Outlook
K-pop girl group NewJeans After a year of uncertainty, all five members of NewJeans are making their way back to…
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BREAKING: Haerin and Hyein are returning to ADOR
https://www.soompi.com/article/1797252wpp/breaking-newjeans-haerin-and-hyein-to-return-to-ador Two NewJeans members will be continuing their activities with ADOR. On November 12, ADOR released the following statement: This…
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Korea no longer has the lowest fertility rate in the world… But there’s a catch
https://preview.redd.it/ab316h2plj0g1.png?width=927&format=png&auto=webp&s=e258f0debd5bb45b56b96878dffffbfab4f9d613 https://www.reddit.com/r/taiwan/comments/1otsxfv/taiwan_is_pretty_much_cooked_with_deaths_nearly/ Taiwan’s TFR as calculated by BirthGauge on X is 0.75 as of September. A recent post on r/Taiwan…
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Let them DATE! It’s THEIR life! Why is it that hard to understand?
This is a common issue that has been around in kpop since iceage. But recently it has reached a new…
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[Editorial] Boozing, luxe gifts, playing royalty: Yoon and Kim must pay for privatizing power
As investigations into former President Yoon Suk-yeol and his wife Kim Keon-hee continue, the public is learning in detail just…
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Asia poised to lead private equity’s next cycle: StepStone
(Courtesy of Getty Images) Carve-outs, take-private deals, industrial upgrading and demographic shifts are expected to revive Asia’s private equity market…
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Equities outrun intrinsic value as investors exaggerate future: Howard Marks
Howard Marks, co-founder and co-chairman of Oaktree Capital Management Investor exuberance over artificial intelligence has driven equity prices beyond their…
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Samsung’s Jay Y. Lee meets with Mercedes-Benz chief in Seoul next week
Ola Källenius, Ola Kallenius, Merces-Benz CEO (Courtesy of Merces-Benz Group) Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong is set to meet…
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Anything like 2 Kids Room in other groups?
I was watching the latest 2 Kids Room episode with Chan and Felix, and I realize that I do not…
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[ANNOUNCEMENT] KPOP-ADJACENT GROUPS
Hello thinkers! About a week ago, the mods decided to revisit the question of whether or not people wanted kpop-adjacent…
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Samsung SDI set to supply ESS batteries to Tesla amid industry shift toward US-made components
Samsung SDI showcases its advanced LFP battery in 2024 (Courtesy of Samsung SDI) Samsung SDI Co. is set to clinch…
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Real estate credit, secondaries to anchor Korean LPs’ property strategies in 2026
Senior portfolio managers from Korean pension funds and insurance firms discuss their investment strategies during a panel session at ASK…
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Seoul to finance $200 bn US investment with forex earnings, state-backed bond issues
US President Donald Trump delivers opening remarks at the US-South Korea summit with President Lee Jae Myung at the Gyeongju…
