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A Little Appreciation post for Boynextdoor and their unique and fun vocal adlibs!
So, BND just had their comeback and their title track features a short trumpet section for the outro. Imagine my…
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S.Korea’s trade chiefs head back to US for talks with Lutnick, skip overnight stay
South Korea’s Chief Presidential Policy Officer Kim Yong-beom (second from right) and Trade Minister Kim Jung-kwan (third from right) depart…
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Trump signals breakthrough in US-Korea tariff talks ahead of APEC summit
US President Donald Trump (right) speaks during a meeting with Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese at the White House on…
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kpop tours – based on discussions of Blackpink’s tour (no hating)
I would like to preface this by saying I’m not a Blink, just someone who has been in the kpop…
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I get sampling but Hearts2Hearts FOCUS is wayyyyyyy to similar to Lesserafim’s CRAZY (IMO)
This is not a legal discussion. There is 0% copyright or copying or anything of the sort. HOWEVER as a…
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What group/soloist’s lyrics stand out for you?
Hi everyone! I thought it might be fun to discuss lyrics a bit today. I’m someone who loves words and…
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US officials mull Trump-Kim Jong Un meeting during Asia trip
North Korean lead Kim Jong Un (Left) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump at Panmunjom, a village located in…
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Seoul, Washington in ‘last-mile’ trade talks; US seen softening on up-front payment demand
Korean Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (right) meets with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to exchange views on bilateral issues on…
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International success matters, but idols still want to make it big in Korea more than anywhere else
I saw some discussions online where fans were saying that domestic success doesn’t really matter anymore, and that making hits…
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Seoul turns to US Treasury fund for dollar liquidity to cushion forex impact from tariff deal
Kim Yong-beom (left), South Korea’s presidential chief of staff for policy, and Kim Jung-kwan, Korea’s minister of industry and trade…
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Korea Investment & Securities partners with J.P. Morgan to expand global reach
Korea Investment & Securities CEO Kim Sung-hwan (left) shakes hands with Dan Watkins, CEO of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, Asia…
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Bessent expects S.Korea-US tariff talks to conclude within 10 days
Korean Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (left) talks with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessenin New York on Sept. 24, 2025 US…
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South Korea’s top business leaders likely to meet US President Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong and LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo (from left to…
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Quick stats about groups debut albums sales
Hi everyone, it’s been a while since I last published. I decided to do those stats following the discussions around…
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Korea Investment & Securities, Man Group seek to launch Asia equity fund
Robyn Grew (left), CEO of MAN Group and Kim Sung-hwan, CEO of Korea Investment & Securities Korea Investment & Securities…
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Seoul sends top economic team to US for last-ditch tariff talks as APEC summit looms
Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol leaves Seoul to attend the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Washington, D.C., on Oct.…
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Do you guys think “Global” kpop groups will become more common?
Hey guys so I’ll start this post by stating I’m a kpdh convert, so total newbie. I tried getting into…
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US data analytics giant Palantir CEO meets with Korean tech chiefs behind curtain
KT CEO Kim Young-shub (left) and Palantir Technologies CEO Alex Karp shake hands at the AX Leader Summit in Seoul…
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G-DRAGON Redefines Luxury Icons in W Korea November 2025 Cover with Chanel, Merging K-pop Star Power and Global Fashion Influence
Photo Credits: Galaxy Corporation W korea Chanel Under the mesmerizing lens of W Korea’s November 2025 issue, G-DRAGON, leader of…
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US revises proposal on Seoul’s $350 bn commitment: foreign minister
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun speaks at the National Assembly’s Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee on Oct. 13 (Courtesy of Yonhap)…
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U-KNOW Yunho’s ‘I-KNOW’ Full Album Release and ‘Body Language’ Teaser Spark Excitement Across Japan and South Korea Fashion Scenes
Photo Credits: SM Entertainment U-KNOW Yunho of TVXQ! is making waves with the release of his first full studio album I-KNOW,…
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fire destroys government’s cloud storage system, no backups available
Wow. Also discussion at https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45483386 submitted by /u/raolin [link] [comments]
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Which post post Produce 101 s2 is the most well known?
For this discussion, we are only discussing season 2, I’ll make a separate post on season 4. Out of The…
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82MAJOR’s Bold Fashion Evolution in ESQUIRE Korea October 2025 Pictorial Preview Sets Trends from Runway to Street
Photo Credits: ESQUIRE Korea. Great M Entertainment “Where vulnerability meets edge, tomorrow’s icons are forged.” 82MAJOR’s pictorial preview for ESQUIRE…
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am i just dumb bc i don’t understand why companies don’t do this for music videos💀
[tagging as discussion bc if it doesn’t have a reason then i think it would be cool to talk/think about,…
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CATCH THE YOUNG ‘안아줘 (In Your Arms)’ Music Video Sparks Emotion with Symbolic Visuals, Heartfelt Lyrics, and Rising Fan Reactions
Photo/Video Credits: Evermore Entertainment CATCH THE YOUNG has unveiled the music video for ‘안아줘 (In Your Arms),’ and it is…
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IVE Jang Wonyoung Shines in ELLE Korea x Kérastase October 2025 Pictorial: Stylish Elegance Meets Modern Sophistication
Photo Credits: ELLE. Korea Kerastase Starship Entertainment IVE’s Jang Wonyoung graces the October 2025 issue of ELLE Korea in a…
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Yook Sungjae of BTOB Stuns in ESQUIRE Korea October 2025 d’Alba Digital Cover with Luxury Fashion and Skincare Narrative
Photo Credits: ESQUIRE Korea. d’Alba. iWill Media BTOB’s Yook Sungjae is turning heads once again as he steps into the…
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KISS OF LIFE Unveils Japan 1st Mini Album With Stunning Individual Videos, Fans Buzz Over Fashion, Style, and Visual Concept
Video Credits: S2 Entertainment KISS OF LIFE is turning heads with their Japan 1st Mini Album, unveiling a series of…
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Top EPs of 2025 Rankings from RateYourMusic (RYM)
As a lot of you may know, RYM is one of the most popular music communities online and it’s a…
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Gov’t Organization Act Led by Ruling Party Passes in Nat’l Assembly, Prosecution Service to End 78 Year Existence, MOEF to Split
> Ministry of Economy and Finance to Split into Ministry of Finance and Economy & Ministry of Planning and Budget,…
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IVE Rei Named New Muse for FULLY Vegan Skincare, Bridging K-pop and Japanese Fashion Trends
Photo Credits: FULLY Starship Entertainment IVE’s Rei has been officially announced as the new muse for the vegan skincare brand…
