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MARK’S 1999 – MOST TECHNICAL / MUSICALLY STRUCTURED Kpop Song Ever ? (question to MUSICIANS, SO NO CASUAL LISTENER ROOKIE TAKES PLEASE. thanks)
AGAIN DISCLAIMER – *NO ROOKIE TAKES PLEASE, WANT TO START A MUSICAL DISCUSSION* BUT OF COURSE, POSITIVE THOUGHTS AND MORE…
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Has anyone tried using Tmoney on the Wallet app for iPhone?
I was able to successfully add the Tmoney card, but when I tried it in buses and subways in several…
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S.Korea-US summit likely set for Aug. 25; Vietnam’s top leader to fly to Seoul for state visit
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (left) and US President Donald Trump South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will likely…
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BTS V and Celine Redefine Fashion: Inside W Korea’s Must-See September 2025 Issue, a K-Pop Global Event
Photo. Credits: CELINE. W Korea Magazine. BigHit Music As anticipation builds each September for W Korea’s special issue, 2025 has…
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ASK Singapore 2025 to offer rare insights into Korean investment landscape
A panoramic view of the Singapore Skyline and Marina Bay (Courtesy of Getty Images) South Korea’s leading private equity and…
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Why are Yuna’s hip pads such a topic of discussion?
Yuna has recently been going viral for “wearing hip pads” AGAIN. I don’t know if it’s just me but I…
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Seoul rallies corporate titans in all-out bid to ward off US tariffs
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick (center on left) and South Korea’s Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Koo Yoon-cheol (second…
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Samsung Chairman Lee heads to US as chips become key trade leverage
Lee Jae-yong (left), chairman of Samsung Electronics, met with President Lee Jae-myung at a group meeting with other business leaders…
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Korea Investment & Securities, Muzinich & Co. explore strategic partnership on global credit portfolio
Kim Sung-hwan (right), CEO of Korea Investment & Securities, holds talks with Muzinich & Co. CEO Justin Muzinich to explore…
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Seoul signals agricultural market access on tariff talks table amid intensifying US trade pressure
Kim Yong-beom (left), the presidential chief of staff, and National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac brief on a trade strategy meeting…
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President Lee meets Samsung chief amid stalled US, Korea trade talks
Lee Jae-yong (left), chairman of Samsung Electronics, speaks with President Lee Jae-myung at a group meeting with other business leaders…
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Did Youtube algorithm changed or is it just me?not a discussion about views!!
I’ve wondering if this is happening to other people but I remember at least 2-3 years ago my youtube algorithm…
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LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura and Kazuha Embody Elegance in Bulgari’s Diva Dream Campaign on Harper’s Bazaar September 2025
Photo Credits: Bulgari Diva Dream. Harper’s Bazaar Source Music EMI Records (Japan) Geffen Records (US) When LE SSERAFIM’s Sakura and Kazuha were…
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IDID’s “Dear U” Pictorial for DAZED Korea August 2025: K-pop’s Rising Stars in the Ultimate Fan-Favorite Magazine
Photo Credits: DAZED Korea. Starship Entertainment As anticipation mounted for the debut of IDID, the latest seven-member boy group from…
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IVE’s Leeseo Unveils Bold New Look in DELING Magazine’s July 2025 Pictorial Preview
Photo Credits: DELING Magazine Starship Entertainment Within the vibrant world of K-pop, anticipation never runs dry, especially when a top…
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President Lee meets Hyundai, LG chiefs, promotes ‘one team’ approach
Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Chung Euisun (left) and President Lee Jae-myung met at the presidential office on July 14 (Courtesy…
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Yes, it’s K-beauty: Buying interest for makeup brands runs high even before they’re up for sale
Korean make-up or K-beauty is popular in global cosmetics markets In South Korea’s M&A landscape, beauty companies are no longer…
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Very Interesting EJAE interview with Genius Korea on how she was asked to sing Rumi’s voice, and how she co-wrote Golden, Your Idol and other songs for Kpop Demon Hunters
It’s an interesting view on how the songwriting process takes place. Hope I’m not violating any rules by linking this…
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Vietnam’s top leader to make first South Korea visit in 11 years
To Lam, general secretary of Vietnam’s Communist Party and the country’s de facto ruling leader To Lam, general secretary of…
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Is Lily from NMIXX the best GG vocalist in recent generations?
I just came across this clip while I was scrolling shorts. She’s singing Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters and my…
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If JYPe didn’t have their senior groups they’d be in a bad spot and they don’t appear to care much
This is not a JYP doompost. We should be allowed to discuss topics that are not completely positive about a…
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Organic food chain Chorocmaeul up for sale amid liquidity woes
Chrocmaeul’s financial conditions have deteriorated since the acquisition by JeongYookGak in 2022 Financial investors in Chorocmaeul Co., a South Korean…
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Saudi Crown Prince bin Salman courts Korean AI startups as Riyadh, Abu Dhabi vie to build tech hubs
Esam Alwagait (left), director of Saudi Arabia’s National Information Centre, and Naver CEO Choi Soo-yeon (seated, second from left) sing…
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US unveils 25% tariffs on S.Korea, sets Aug. 1 deadline for agreement
South Korean National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac (left) holds a meeting with US Secretary of State Mark Lubio in Washington…
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Idols on Variety shows (Running Man) (discussion)
In Running Man ep 162, it was arguably the best opening of the shows based on fans feedback. The introduction…
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What if kpop could exist without actual idols
With the success of kpop demon hunters, I’ve been wondering if companies may be consider debuting animated groups. If so,…
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Created a new discussion based subreddit r/Seventeen_thoughts
r/Seventeen_thoughts is a thoughts/discussions Seventeen subreddit as long as it’s appropriate and not NSFW, more loosely moderated without too much…
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[MEGATHREAD] DEADLINE TOUR -BLACKPINK discussion
Blackpink’s DEADLINE tour has kicked off with their first show in Korea. Please direct all discussion about the tour here.…
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Created a new discussion based subreddit r/Seventeen_thoughts
r/Seventeen_thoughts is a thoughts/discussions Seventeen subreddit as long as it’s appropriate and not NSFW, more loosely moderated without too much…
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Seventeen’s The8 Sets Fashion Trends in Harper’s BAZAAR MEN China July 2025: K-pop’s Enduring Influence on Style and Media
Photo Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR MEN China. Pledis Entertainment. XCSS Entertainment Seventeen’s The8, also known as Xu Minghao, is the latest…
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Blackstone in talks to acquire Korea’s top beauty salon Juno Hair in $590 mn deal
Juno Hair is South Korea’s largest premium hair salon chain US private equity firm Blackstone Inc. is pursuing the acquisition…
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“Why doesn’t ABC have as much recognition as XYZ if they are clearly better”
How many times have we not seen these discussions where fans start saying things like I don’t understand why ABC…
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Korean Grocery Shopping Discussion
Pre-screener: https://www.research.net/r/QKF2BFF Company: Elliott Benson, a market research firm based in Sacramento, CA, aims to gather insights and feedback on…
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Idols who host their own talk/variety shows?
Who are all the idols who host or have hosted their own talk or variety shows? Here are the ones…
