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Anyone else feel like talks about achievements/records/comparisons has significantly diminished?
Maybe it’s because I haven’t been as close in touch with what’s happening in kpop lately, but I feel like…
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Does it really matter if groups have a close bond? Or do you think it’s okay if they’re just friendly employees?
I was having this discussion with my friend the other day, and we couldn’t really find a middle ground. My…
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Visuals vs the member you find the most attractive
For fun discussion! what are some groups where your personal opinion on attractiveness deviates from the designated visual member? E.g:…
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What are Koreans thinking about Trump’s betrayal of NATO and EU?
Is there a security discussion arising after the MAGA movement systematically betrays Ukraine, NATO and EU? Do Koreans see similarities…
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S.Korea’s top financial regulator pushes tax support for value-up program
FSC Vice Chairman Kim So-young announces that the government will extend the short-selling ban by 10 months to the end…
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S.Korea needs to allow short-selling for all listed stocks: FSS chief
Foreign exchange trading floor of Hana Bank in Seoul Lee Bok-hyun, governor of South Korea’s top financial watchdog body, the…
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TSMC’s possible deal with Intel keeps Samsung on edge
TSMC commands 64.9% of the global foundry market as of the third quarter of 2024 South Korea’s semiconductor industry is…
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I DO ME music video by KiiKii just dropped…
First this isn’t a post to paint KiiKii in a negative light ,just some thoughts I had. I am unsure…
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I’ll probably get negative votes for this but…
Have you ever stopped to think that, unintentionally, many kpopers ended up evolving Lisa into a “standard” to be surpassed…
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So does anyone else get surprised by how little views matter?
I don’t mean this post to be negative, so don’t make it negative or trash talk any groups or anything.…
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Former FSC chief Shin Je-yoon likely to be tapped as Samsung board chair
Shin Je-yoon, former chairman of South Korea’s top financial regulator Financial Services Commission Shin Je-yoon, former chairman of South Korea’s…
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Honest thoughts of Aespas Newark Concert (Pros & Cons)
Just for some background, Ive been a fan of aespas since their savage comeback and even though I consider myself…
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Meta in talks to acquire Korean fabless chip startup FuriosaAI: Forbes
June Paik, FuriosaAI founder and CEO Meta Platforms Inc., the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is in talks to acquire…
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Magnachip’s $3M Settlement Update + Exploring Buyers Like Samsung & LG
Hey there, if there are some Magnachip investors here, I have some updates for you on the settlement they recently…
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Middle East: New land of opportunity for Korean medical devices
Arab Health conference in January 2024 South Korea is making inroads into the Middle East’s medical device market dominated by…
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The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
in History
Introduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and…
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Kakao set to announce AI partnership with OpenAI
Greg Brockman (left) and Sam Altman, co-founders of OpenAI, discuss the future of AI with Korean AI developers at a…
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IVE’s Wonyoung Shines in Cosmopolitan Korea’s February Issue with Hapa Kristin Collaboration
IVE’s Wonyoung has once again captivated fans with her stunning appearance on the cover of Cosmopolitan Korea’s February 2025 issue,…
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Jennie ft Dominik Fike – Love Hangover thoughts?
Maybe this isn’t the right place for discussion about the song specifically but I wanna hear some thoughts since this…
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Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3
Introduction to Korean Traditional Games Korean traditional games have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural landscape, offering…
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Girl group landscape in 2024 Insights: Domestic charting and global streams
Hello everyone, long post coming ! Just a disclaimer. This post will talk about streams and charting. I know some…
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Alexa is way too underrated and I don’t understand why no one has even heard of her
I discovered her back in 2019 with her debut Bomb ,such an amazing song,she seemed to have potential and I…
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Are there songs that are underrated while still performing well on the charts?
There are a lot of discussions about which songs are performing well comercially and which aren’t or about which songs…
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How would YOUR ideal K-Pop subreddit look like?
Since everyone is talking about meta related things today I thought about how an ideal K-Pop sub could look like……
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Chungha’s Musical Solace: A Journey of Comfort and Creativity
K-pop soloist Chungha is set to make a triumphant return with her 5th EP album “Alivio”, scheduled for release on…
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Starting today, we are implementing a ban on links to twitter. Users are welcome to share screenshots instead.
Following discussions across various subreddits about banning links to www.twitter.com or www.x.com, the moderation team at r/korea has decided to…
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Hanwha Aerospace nears $276 million K9 howitzer deal with Vietnam
Hanwha Aerospace unveils the latest model of its K9 self-propelled howitzer, the K9A2, on Sept. 12, 2023 South Korea’s Hanwha…
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What are some debut songs you rarely see talked about?
Now that TikTok is banned, I need to have my discussions somewhere else so I’ve returned to Reddit. what is…
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Kpop fan’s fear of critique of the group they stan makes discussions boring
When I first got into kpop as a teenager, I definitely felt a sense of “connection” to all the groups…
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Questions, General Discussions, and Meetup Thread
Please use this thread for any questions about common topics like travel, education, employment, immigration, military service, and any other…
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The Journey of Korean Immigrants: Celebrating Korean American Day
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Introduction to Korean Immigration The history of Korean immigration is marked by significant waves of migration driven by various socio-economic…
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I just wanted to share some quick appreciation for this sub!
This sub has easily become my favorite K-Pop discussion subreddit! Yes, sometimes the discussions get heated but that’s expected of…
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“At least my idols aren’t ugly” well thanks for showing me how superficial you are ig?
I know Kpop is like 90% visuals but still I often find it amusing when people think they can diss…
