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aespa concerts get mixed discussion but they have a few unique strengths worth paying attention to
Strength #1: all of their title tracks titles are etched in your brain from listening to the song one time…
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For anyone who went, how much do LE SSERAFIM sing live?
I have seen many discussions about le sserafim concerts and wanted to ask this question so I know what I…
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JYPE is not managing their 5th gen groups well
Right now, JYP currently has three active 5th gen groups: NEXZ, KickFlip, and OurBirthday. And none of them are performing…
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Minju, Unfiltered: Inside aeae x HELLO KITTY’s “COME AS YOU ARE”
in FeedsILLIT’s Minju enters a room built from pink nostalgia, personal codes and digital-era desire — and turns a character collaboration…
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Do you guys get annoyed when people insult K-pop despite stanning K-pop groups?
Disclaimer: This post is about casual or dedicated fans that consume certain K-pop groups respectfully without diving completely into the…
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What are the strengths and weaknesses of the Big 4 and “Small 3”?
Ok I suppose I should define Small 3 here, it’s just a term I made up for the sake of…
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What differences do you notice in Kpop between 3rd, 4th and 5th gen?
I can’t believe 5th gen is already here 😭 but anyways. Since generations are significant to differentiating big changes with…
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Age and skill level at debut are valid topics to discuss, but mixing them together often just ruins both points fans are trying to make.
If you think only adults should be debuting, that’s cool. Are you fine with 15-year-old idols being active in K-pop?…
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What Yi Sun-sin built before he won his first battle
We often remember Yi for what he accomplished after the war had already begun. But as I grow older, I…
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Acclaim vs. Popularity regarding Kpop Artists
So I’ve just recently become a fan of kpop within the past year and a half, and am currently digging…
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TWICE Jihyo: The Unstoppable Pulse of Global Pop & High Fashion
in FeedsThe Absolute Center of the Stage The shutter clicks with the speed of an automatic weapon, but Jihyo doesn’t flinch.…
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Thinking about KBS and the confusing relationship kpop fans have with them.
I’ve been into kpop for almost a decade now and I remember back when “Korean beauty standards” (KBS) first became…
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Mention your favourite kpop song and let others praise it !
I feel like this would be a fun little discussion ! Mention your favourite kpop song and the others will…
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Katseye having a young fanbase isn’t surprising for reasons other than their music
The crowds at Katseye’s concerts had a lot of people talking about how young the fanbase is. However, i don’t…
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Fruitful reunion: Jeon Do-yeon reemerges as Lee Chang-dong’s muse in ‘Possible Love’
in NewsDirector Lee Chang-dong’s new film, “Possible Love,” is generating buzz at international film festivals and meeting audiences in Korea. Alongside…
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Can we call RIIZE a flop after 4 years of career ?
I know “flop” is probably a strong word but I’m talking more about their overall impact and potential compared to…
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In the history of K‑POP girl groups, who would you name as a truly great lead vocalist?
I don’t think being a lead vocalist is just about singing well. As the second or third vocal pillar, you…
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Babymonster Sets Record at Kyocera Dome.
I know people hate this group. Heck I even too hate their Title tracks. But, feats are achieved to be…
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sometimes it feels like kpop fans hate their own hobby
i would say i’m pretty chill about most kpop “controversies”. idk if it’s because i don’t care enough or if…
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Trump hails ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi as Chinese leader begins state visit
in NewsWASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday hailed the “truly great friendship” he has forged with Xi Jinping as the…
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I hate how people act braindead when discussing lyrics in kpop songs
I’m sure you all are aware that many people harbor prejudice about kpop. One thing I can’t stand is how…
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Thoughts on Katseye and Manon and constant discussion of Manon during the Wild Era
Honestly, there is a lot of buzz since Manon’s hiatus and I understand why. Undeniably she was/is/will be an integral…
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Izna just had one of the most impressive 5th gen gg concerts
Thought I’d shine some light on a group I don’t see posted about super often that have rapidly developed into…
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Even K-pop idols seem aware of the difference in how idols and actors are treated
I was watching Small Talk Club, a new show whose first episode featured Jaehyun, S.Coups, Suho and Eun Ji-won. The…
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What will current top 4th and 5th gen groups will look like 10+ years into their careers?
Fast forward to 2030 and beyond, which groups do you think will still be considered as a top group even…
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Busan Port Shortage Stalls Foreign Warship MRO
in NewsOn Feb. 4, the U.S. Army 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command in Korea disclosed the arrival of essential equipment for the…
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Solidigm Considers New York NAND Factory
in NewsSK Hynix’s U.S. sub-subsidiary Solidigm reviews plans to build NAND Flash factory in New York State. Solidigm, a US sub-subsidiary…
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K-pop fans expecting 4th and 5th gen girl groups to match the touring numbers of Blackpink and Twice is already setting them to a higher standard.
Recently, videos of Aespa’s concert in Brazil have been circulating online due to the empty seats that were not bought…
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‘We’re losing control,’ says AI pioneer Yoshua Bengio
in NewsMONTREAL — The Canadian computer scientist considered one of the founders of AI, Yoshua Bengio, told AFP that humanity is…
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The version of “challenges” shorts from K-Pop adjacent bands has been really fun to experience
Everyone knows about the “dance challenge” shorts that have become a thing as part of release promotion in K-Pop, but…
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Revisiting the discussion with all K‑pop girl group fans: Who do you think is the “greatest center in K‑pop girl group history”? My pick is Jennie from BLACKPINK — the King LeBron of girl groups.
This is genuinely difficult. It’s true that Jennie performs almost every position at a high level, and as an ambassador…