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The Boyz’s agency to take legal action against QWER’s similar lightstick design
QWER recently came out with their first lightstick and fans noticed that their megaphone design is similar to the Boyz’s…
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S.Korea’s Lee presses US Treasury Secretary Bessent on ‘rational’ tariff deal, currency swap line
President Lee Jae Myung (right) talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during their meeting at the South Korean permanent…
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Naver to bring Dunamu under its wing in stablecoin drive
Naver Corp., South Korea’s platform powerhouse, is seeking to fold Dunamu Inc., operator of the world’s fourth-largest crypto exchange Upbit,…
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Rap parts in songs where it’s not necessary can really throw me out of the whole song
I think there’s countless of examples for this, but I’m writing this after listening to ‘Pretty please’ from Hearts2hearts. I…
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Seoul’s finance chief to discuss currency swap proposal with US Treasury Secretary Bessent
South Korea’s Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol NEW YORK – South Korea’s finance minister will hold talks with his US counterpart…
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Why I feel like Sophia from Katseye has a lot of Eyekons feeling like she’s being ‘mistreated’
I’ve seen a lot of discussion about Sophia’s styling choices and how fans think she’s being ‘mistreated’ by HxG and…
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BlackRock CEO in talks with Lee pledges support to make S.Korea ‘AI capital of Asia’
President Lee Jae Myung (center) poses for a photo with Bae Kyung-hoon (right), minister of science and ICT, and BlackRock…
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What do you think about JYPE prioritizing good attitude above skills and visuals in trainees?
I just watched a Chimchakman podcast episode that was uploaded some months ago where NMIXX were the guests. At one…
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Unveiling CORTIS: KT’s Audacious Collaboration With iPhone 17 Pro Sets a New Tech Hype [ Advertising Commercial]
Photo Credits: Apple. KT Corp. Big Hit Music There’s a tangible buzz across tech and K-pop spaces as the new…
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Constantly being downvoted for making comments on my ult group.
I don’t know what is up with this subreddit and the other K-pop subreddits. I just find it funny how…
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Chanyeol’s ‘Zuruiyo’ MV Teaser Unveils Heartfelt Journey in Japan 1st Mini Album ‘日々 (hibi)’ with Stunning Jacket Visuals
Photo Credits: SM Entertainment The first glimpse of Chanyeol’s highly anticipated Japanese debut is here, and it’s nothing short of…
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Rich Man by aespa was unironically good.
The message was that the girls don’t need to marry a rich man, and they are enough by themselves. The…
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What is Your Kpop Fan Behaviour Pet Peeves?
One thing I don’t like and see a lot of nowadays are people bringing unrelated groups to a discussion. I…
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Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess Sets Stage for Bold Korea-Japan Showdown – Concept Photos
Photo Credits: CJ ENM. MNET Unpretty Rapstar: HIP POP Princess is gearing up to be one of the most talked-about…
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Looking for Korean community in Perth? 🇰🇷 New platform for Koreans in WA
Hi everyone, I’m currently living in Perth and recently started an online community for Koreans here: Perthland. The site is…
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r/kpopthoughts banned topics, banning policies, & snark/nsfw policies
Hello thinkers! The modteam has decided to collate all our recent policy updates in one post. You can view these…
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Yves Redefines Grace and Artistic Poise in Girl Houyhnhnm’s September 2025 Pictorial
Photo Credits: Paix Per Mil GOLDEN MOON Girl Houyhnhnm In the world of contemporary music and fashion, few figures embody…
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What are some things that annoy you about K-Pop Reddit?
So, after participating in K-Pop Reddit for almost a year now, I decided to write down some of my pet…
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Yuqi of i-dle Sparks Global Buzz with Stunning Solo Debut ‘Motivation’ Concept Images and Rising K-Pop Influence
Photo Credits: Photo Credits: Cube Entertainment Yuqi of i-dle is stepping boldly into the spotlight with the reveal of “The 1st Single:…
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Hypothesis: Cortis is for the boys, not the girlies
Really audacious statement, but part of me genuinely thinks that Cortis was made to appeal to the teen boy experience…
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US likely to grant Samsung, SK Hynix conditional approval of chip equipment in China
SK Hynix’s memory chip production line in China The US government is considering allowing Samsung Electronics Co. and SK Hynix…
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5th gen rookie group Heart2hearts, no STAR QUALITY???
(“I literally posted this in other groups but I just want it to reach more people)” When the talk is…
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Onew Unveils Japan 2nd Mini Album ‘SAKU’ with Emotional Themes and Stunning Concept Photos
Photo Credits: GRIFFIN Entertainment Onew, the cherished leader and vocalist of SHINee, is set to bring a new wave of…
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Why are the moderators for Katseye subreddit so strict
I’m a huge Katseye fan and a memeber of the Katseye subreddit. I try to post stuff all the time…
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can we have this expirement in Kpop too?
I saw this post in r/jpop. I asked ChatGPT to convert it to a text so I can copy it…
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aespa’s “Rich Man”: Redefining Wealth with Self-Love and Confidence Amid Bold Visuals
Photo Credits: SM Entertainment aespa’s latest music video for “Rich Man,” the title track from their 6th mini album released…
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Business Proposal in Seoul and Shanghai
I am Dylan, the founder of GlamourYou , a platform dedicated to connecting Chinese consumers with top-tier Korean medical aesthetics…
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UNIS Set to Make Their Japan Debut with First Digital Single “もしもし♡ (Moshi Moshi♡)” and Unveiling Concept Photos
Photo Credits: F&F Entertainment. The anticipation is building in the global music scene as UNIS, the dynamic girl group under…
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Indirect Chinese investments via PEFs spark alarms over economic security
Lee Chi-hun, general director of the world economic analysis division at Korea Center for International Finance, gives a presentation during…
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Favorite mascots or characters in groups?
Not sure if mascots is the best word, just referring to characters that represent specific members in groups. (E.G. BTS…
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Beyond the Spotlight: How K-Pop Idols Are Shaping the High-Fashion Editorial Renaissance
K-pop’s relationship with high-fashion editorial pictorials in 2025 is not simply a fleeting flirtation, but a growing cultural symbiosis. In…
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“Vocals Harmonies are missing from KPOP…but have you heard of”:
Seen this conversation happening a lot over twitter and tiktok, that post early 3rd gen, vocals have been de-prioritized. This…
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S.Korea-US summit yields no joint statement amid split on auto tariffs, MFN status
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) in the Oval Office at the White House on Aug. 25, 2025 WASHINGTON…
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Aespa Unveils Striking Teaser for 6th Mini Album “Rich Man
Photo Credits: SM Entertainment The anticipation surrounding aespa’s upcoming sixth mini album, Rich Man, has been amplified with the release of…
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Has a dream ever affected the way you see an idol irl?
Dreams are weird in general but when real people start appearing in them it feels so strange. I know some…
