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  • Nayeon Embodies Next-Gen Style in GROVE’s Breakthrough Brand Ambassador Partnership

    Aug 11, 2025
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    Nayeon Embodies Next-Gen Style in GROVE’s Breakthrough Brand Ambassador Partnership

    Photo Credits: GROVE Fashion. JYP Entertainment TWICE’s Nayeon has been appointed as the new Ambassador of the emerging fashion brand…

    Fame, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • HD Hyundai Heavy wins US Navy ship MRO deal, 1st under MASGA accord

    Aug 6, 2025
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    HD Hyundai Heavy wins US Navy ship MRO deal, 1st under MASGA accord

    The USNS Alan Shepard, a US Navy cargo ship to undergo an MRO project by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries HD…

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  • Xiaoting of Kep1er Unveils Exclusive ELLEMEN FRESH China Pictorial, Fueling K-Pop and Fashion Buzz

    Aug 4, 2025
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    Xiaoting of Kep1er Unveils Exclusive ELLEMEN FRESH China Pictorial, Fueling K-Pop and Fashion Buzz

    Photo Credits: CJ ENM. ELLEMEN FRESH China Kep1er’s Xiaoting has once again enchanted K-pop fans across Asia as she appears…

    Fame, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media, Tokyo
  • When you think of kpop, who do you see, who is the PROTOTYPE?

    Jul 30, 2025
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    Long post ahead, PLEASE READ THE WHOLE POST BEFORE YOU GET IN THE COMMENTS, SO WE CAN HAVE CIVIL AND…

    BTS, Fame, family, K-pop
  • Why do people think BTS is getting overrated and/or overhyped?

    Jul 27, 2025
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    A long and unnecessary thread of why people think BTS is getting overrated and/or overhyped. PS: This thread is not…

    BTS, Discrimination, Fame, K-pop, KT, Military
  • People meme around about Lim Young Woong being the final boss, but his fame is actually valid as fuck.

    Jul 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m just saying man, K-ahjummas (some who are prolly as powerful as that one grandma in Dandadan that does Jennifer…

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  • FTISLAND: Korea’s Rock Pioneers—A Timeless K-Pop Adventure

    Jul 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    FTISLAND: Korea’s Rock Pioneers—A Timeless K-Pop Adventure

    Photo Credits: FNC Entertainment  Introduction: Bridging Rock and K-Pop For anyone seeking the heartbeat of K-pop beyond synchronized dancing and…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, LG, Scandal
  • Opinions on the new group (global?) Cosmosy ?

    Jul 18, 2025
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    Hi ! I discovered cosmosy like most people thanks to their performance of Lucky=one with the albino elf concept, and…

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  • JYPE ENTERTAINMENT is not like the rest of the BIG3??

    Jul 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So I have been a big fan of JYPE groups (Jyp included) for over 5 years and I have noticed…

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  • Hyundai premieres IONIQ 6 N: Latest motorsport DNA for electric age

    Jul 10, 2025
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    Hyundai premieres IONIQ 6 N: Latest motorsport DNA for electric age

    Hyundai premieres the IONIQ 6 N, its second high-performance EV under the N brand, at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of…

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  • New 5th Gen Boy Group Achieving Great Milestones for a Debut group

    Jul 3, 2025
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    I just wanna share this newly debuted group: AHOF (All-time Hall Of Famer) from F&F Entertainment They have just debuted…

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  • At what point is a group considered to have become mainstream?

    Jul 2, 2025
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    Many believe that when groups begin to gain fame in the West, they lose their musical style in order to…

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  • The wait is over: BTS are back with new album, global tour in spring 2026

    Jul 2, 2025
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    The wait is over: BTS are back with new album, global tour in spring 2026

    BTS are back (Courtesy of Yonhap) Now the wait is over. BTS are back – as a full-member group after…

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  • “Why doesn’t ABC have as much recognition as XYZ if they are clearly better”

    Jun 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    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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  • If you invade their privacy, you’re not a gan, you’re the problem.

    Jun 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    BIGHIT’s latest statement should be a wake-up call, but somehow, we’ve seen this same pattern over and over. A BTS…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Peace, Suga
  • I feel really bad for Soyeon, from a creative’s viewpoint

    Jun 29, 2025
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    Seeing Soyeon and her career trajectory, I see why it’s so rare to see producer-idols. Before they blew up with…

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  • From G-Dragon to Ibuki: Dongmyo emerges as global fashion hotspot

    Jun 27, 2025
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    From G-Dragon to Ibuki: Dongmyo emerges as global fashion hotspot

    Shoppers rummage through piles of secondhand clothes at the Dongmyo flea market Once a humble flea market popular among older…

    Fame, Honda, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Koreans, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • Honest opinion on KATSEYE – a kpop-but-not-kpop group

    Jun 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi there!! I’ve been on a hunt for global girl groups for a while now and finding my way to…

    BTS, Discussion, Fame, K-drama, K-pop, K-pop industry, KT, LG, LGBTQ+, Sex
  • Why are we Rewriting kpop history? I don’t understand

    Jun 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So when I see talks about boy groups big 3 during and for 3rd gen I always see people try…

    BTS, Fame, history
  • POSCO inducted into World Steel Dynamics’ Hall of Fame

    Jun 19, 2025
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    POSCO inducted into World Steel Dynamics’ Hall of Fame

    POSCO Group CEO Chang In-hwa receives a Hall of Fame plaque, styled like a baseball jersey, from World Steel Dynamics…

    Discussion, Fame, POSCO
  • [Extra Long Legal Drama] TVXQ’s Split: Revisiting and Analyzing the Lawsuit that Changed K-POP & Slave Contracts

    Jun 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Edit: I am trying to fix some quotes, bc for some reason they got messed up after posting! Given the…

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  • STAYC Unveils Summer Fashion and Exclusive Insights in MAPS Japan 2025 Vol.5 Pictorial Preview

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    STAYC Unveils Summer Fashion and Exclusive Insights in MAPS Japan 2025 Vol.5 Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: MAPS Japan. High Up Entertainment STAYC, the rising K-pop girl group under High Up Entertainment, is stepping into…

    BTS, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Kakao, Photography, Seoul
  • ARTMS Takes Flight with “Icarus”: Exploring the Cinematic and Club Versions and the Group’s Rising Stardom

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: MODHAUS ARTMS, one of K-pop’s most promising new girl groups, is making waves with their latest release, “Icarus.”…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop
  • Want to look beautiful? – Here’s ‘the Made In Korea’ mask pack

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Want to look beautiful? – Here’s ‘the Made In Korea’ mask pack

    Mask packs on display at a Coex beauty product expo in Seoul South Korean face mask packs – a flagship…

    driver, Fame, K-drama, K-pop, Seoul, Shopping
  • BTS J-Hope and GloRilla Drop “Killin’ It Girl”: Fans React to Electrifying Collaboration and Global Tour Buzz

    Jun 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: HYBE BTS’s J-Hope has once again taken the music world by storm with the release of his latest…

    BTS, Fame, K-pop, Military, Social Media
  • Fromis_9 Unveils Stunning ‘From Our 20’s’ Concept Photos Ahead of 6th Mini Album Release

    Jun 12, 2025
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    Fromis_9 Unveils Stunning ‘From Our 20’s’ Concept Photos Ahead of 6th Mini Album Release

    Photo Credits: PLEDIS Entertainment Fromis_9, the beloved K-pop girl group under PLEDIS Entertainment, has set the internet abuzz with the…

    Fame, K-pop, Social Media
  • KATSEYE’s Rise to Global Fame: Secrets Behind Their International Appeal

    Jun 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE’s Rise to Global Fame: Secrets Behind Their International Appeal

    Photo Credits: HYBE and Geffen Records KATSEYE has rapidly risen to prominence in the K-pop world, captivating fans both in…

    Advice, Fame, Japan, K-pop, Social Media
  • ITZY Empowers with Unbreakable Sisterhood in Dynamic New Release “Girls Will Be Girls

    Jun 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ITZY Empowers with Unbreakable Sisterhood in Dynamic New Release “Girls Will Be Girls

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment ITZY’s latest release, “Girls Will Be Girls,” marks a powerful milestone as the group celebrates their…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop
  • K-Pop Group i-DLE Captivates in ELLEgirl Japan May 2025 Pictorial and Gears Up for Exciting New Era

    Jun 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Group i-DLE Captivates in ELLEgirl Japan May 2025 Pictorial and Gears Up for Exciting New Era

    Photo Credits: Ellegirl Japan. Cube Entertainment In the dazzling world of K-pop, i-DLE continues to capture attention, this time gracing…

    BTS, Fame, family, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Social Media, Suga
  • Rosé of BLACKPINK Captivates in DAZED Summer 2025 Celebration Issue and Shares Insights on Freedom and Future

    May 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Rosé of BLACKPINK Captivates in DAZED Summer 2025 Celebration Issue and Shares Insights on Freedom and Future

    Photo Credits: DAZED. The Black Label. Campbell Addy Rosé, the celebrated vocalist of BLACKPINK, is turning heads once again as…

    Fame, K-pop, Photography
  • YG entertainment is so shamelessly greedy

    May 27, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Writing this after the announcement of YG debuting a new Kpop girl group only 2 years after debuting Babymonster. The…

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  • Ruby Review: Jennie’s Boldest, Most Personal Album Yet (And We’re Obsessed!)

    May 3, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Ruby Review: Jennie’s Boldest, Most Personal Album Yet (And We’re Obsessed!)

    Photo Credits: ODD_ATELIER OMG, Jennie’s new album Ruby is literally everything I’ve been waiting for and more! As a BLINK and a…

    Fame, K-pop, Seoul, Social Media
  • Ritz-Carlton to return to Seoul, tapped by IGIS Asset for landmark project

    Apr 22, 2025
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    Ritz-Carlton to return to Seoul, tapped by IGIS Asset for landmark project

    A rendering of IGIS Asset Management’s redevelopment plan for the former Millennium Hilton Seoul site near Seoul Station (Courtesy of…

    Fame, Hyundai, Seoul
  • What is going ON with Stray Kids right now?

    Apr 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I hate being a Debbie Downer, but what’s with all this tea involving Stray Kids? Idols making mistakes and fans…

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  • Ex-idols whose talent exceeded their fame?

    Apr 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    the market is and has been so saturated for so long, it’s inevitable that a lot of talent will “slip…

    Fame, G7
  • why nobody will ever do it like bts + thoughts on their future

    Apr 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    international fame is very important in kpop. western fame is super important too. if you want your fame to skyrocket,…

    BTS, Celebrity, Fame, Military
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History of Korea

  • Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-HistoryOctober 12, 2017
    Introduction to Pre-Historic Korea The timeline of ancient Korea before documented history is a fascinating yet challenging area of study.… Read more: Exploring Ancient Korea: A Journey into Pre-History
  • The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three KingdomsOctober 19, 2017
    Introduction to Go Joseon The Go Joseon dynasty, often considered a pivotal era in Korean history, emerged around the end… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Go Joseon and the Emergence of the Three Kingdoms
  • The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and UnificationNovember 30, 2017
    Introduction to the Three Kingdoms The Three Kingdoms period in Korea, encompassing approximately from the 1st century BCE to the… Read more: The Rise and Fall of Korea’s Three Kingdoms: A Story of Power, Conflict, and Unification
  • Choe Chi-wonFebruary 14, 2018
    Introduction to Choe Chi-won Choe Chi-won, born in 857, stands as a notable figure in Korean history, specifically during the… Read more: Choe Chi-won
  • King Gwanggaeto the GreatMay 14, 2018
    Introduction to King Gwanggaeto King Gwanggaeto the Great, a pivotal figure in Korean history, ruled from 395 to 413 CE… Read more: King Gwanggaeto the Great
  • Won HyoOctober 14, 2018
    Introduction to Won Hyo Won Hyo, a prominent figure in Korean history, is celebrated for his profound impact on the… Read more: Won Hyo
  • Jang BogoApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Jang Bogo Jang Bogo, a prominent historical figure from the Silla Dynasty, played a pivotal role in shaping… Read more: Jang Bogo
  • GyebaekApril 14, 2019
    Introduction to Gyebaek Gyebaek is a prominent historical figure in Korean history, particularly known for his role as a general… Read more: Gyebaek
  • King MuryeongSeptember 14, 2019
    Introduction to King Muryeong King Muryeong, reigning from 501 to 523 AD, stands as one of the most influential monarchs… Read more: King Muryeong
  • The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon EraJanuary 3, 2020
    Introduction to the Goryeo Dynasty The Goryeo Dynasty, established in 918 AD by the notable general Wang Geon, marks a… Read more: The Rise and Fall of the Goryeo Dynasty: A Precursor to the Joseon Era

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Helplines in Korea

112  | Police

Call to report life-threatening situations and emergencies requiring law enforcement. Text service and location tracking service is also available.

119 | Fire & Ambulance

The fire department and health emergencies requiring ambulance service. There’s also an English reporting section on their website.

182 | Missing Persons & Stolen Vehicles

This line is also used for non-emergency reports and requests such as inquiring about the cost of a fine for a traffic violation, information on car licenses, and how to contact officers in charge of specific cases.

1339 | Korea Center for Disease Control (KCDC) Foreigner Helpline

Particularly useful during the 2015 MERS scare, the KCDC provides foreigners with information about first-aid and diseases in English, Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Mongolian.

1366 | Seoul Women’s Help Hotline

Not necessarily English-friendly and not outside of Seoul, this 24-hour service immediate response line for women involved in domestic abuse, sexual violence or prostitution should still be kept handy.

1330 | Korea Tourism Organization’s Travel Helpline

Tourism and translation services. The service is available 24/7 and provides information on tourist sites, transportation, restaurants, and more.

120 | Seoul Municipal Government Info

The Seoul “Dasan” helpline provides information on restaurants (Korean and international cuisines), transportation (bus, subway, taxi, etc.), Korean language schools, interpretation services, legal consulting, lost items, volunteer services, daily living in Seoul, and tourism. Available languages are Chinese, English, Japanese, Mongolian and Vietnamese from 9 am to 10 pm.

1345 | Immigration

Foreign resident can to ask just about any immigration-related question. Keep in mind that they tend to be on the negative side, as it’s the safer way for them to answer. Tip: Get their name and information so that if you visit the immigration office and get a different story you can tell them that you were told otherwise…

1331 | National Human Rights Commission of Korea

Call here to get information on human rights laws and social justice in Korea, as well as get assistance with filing a complaint and even receive counseling.

110 | National Government Call Center

This phone number is available for the public to call and inquire about anything from government policy to civil complaints. Available in 20 different languages.

Useful Official Links on Korea

Korean Arts

  • Archive of Gugak 국악아카이브
  • Artsnet 미술포탈 아츠넷
  • Digital Archive of Performing Arts 공연예술 디지털 아카이브
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea 국립현대미술관
  • ​National Museum of Korea 국립중앙박물관
  • Seoul Photo Archives 서울사진아카이브

Korean Cinema

  • HANCINEMA The Korean Movie & Drama Database
  • Intangible Heritage Digital Archive 무형유산 디지털 아카이브
  • KMDb 한국영화데이터베이스
  • Korea Digital Archives for the Arts 한국예술디지털아카이브
  • Korean Annual Box Office Results 영화진흥위원회 박스오피스
  • Korean Film Archive 한국영상자료원
  • Korean Film Archive YouTube Channel
  • Korean Film Biz Zone
  • Korean Film Council 한국영화진흥위원회
  • KTV National Record Film 한국정책방송원 e영상역사관
  • North Korean film 북한영화 (통일부 북한자료센타)

Language & Literature

  • The Academy of Korean Studies 한국학 중앙 연구원
  • DLKL (한국 문학 디지털 도서관) by 한국문학번역원Digital Library of Korean Literature
  • The Korea Comparative Literature Association 한국비교문학회
  • The Korean Association of Language Sciences 한국언어과학회
  • Korean Literature Archive
  • Korean Literature Author Data Service
  • Korean Literature E-books in Multiple Languages
  • The Learned Society of Modern Korean Literature 한국현대문학회
  • The Modern Linguistic Society of Korea 한국현대언어학회
  • The Society of Korean Oral Literature 한국 구비 문학회
  • 국어 능력 인증 시험 (한국언어문화연구원)
  • 근대 문학 종합 목록 (국립 중앙 도서관)A comprehensive database for Korean modern literature. The site provides a search for authors and titles.
  • 한국 고전 종합 DB
  • 한글 학회 (Korean Language Society)

Statistical Sources

Government sources

  • Statistics Korea (KOSTAT 통계청)
  • Korean Statistical Information Sources (KOSIS 국가통계포털)
  • Open DATA Portal (공공 데이터 포털)

Themed statistics

  • Korean Social Science Data Archive (KOSSDA) 한국사회과학자료원
  • North Korean Statistics 북한통계 (KOISS)
  • 경제통계시스템 (Economic Statistics System)
  • 국가교육통계정보센터 (Korea National Center for Education Statistics & Information)
  • 노동통계 (Labour Statistics)
  • Media Statistics (Korea Press Foundation)
  • Trade Statistics (수출입통계, 관세청 Korea Customs Service)

History related sources

  • 한국역사정보통합시스템 (국사편찬워원회)
  • 한국사 데이터베이스
  • Kyujanggak Institute (규장각 한국학 연구원)Seoul National University Kyujanggak Institute for Korean studies
  • 한국학 디지털 아카이브
  • The Annals of the Joseon Dynasty 조선 왕조 실록
  • The Daily Records of Royal Secretariat of Joseon Dynasty 승정원 일기
  • 朝鮮王朝実録 (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • Korean Image Archive (한국 이미지 자료원)2,400 historic, original photographs of Korea (primarily focus on images captured pre-1970, and 35mm color slides) are available for research, presentation, lectures and other forms of scholarly works.
  • Sajin Taehan Min’guk (사진 대한민국)a collection of photographic records that vividly capture the people’s daily lives and social changes.
  • Academy of Korean Studies [한국학 디지털 아카이브]

Bibliographies and Indexes

  • 한국학술지인용색인 Korea Citation Index
  • KORCIS: 한국 고문헌 종합 목록 (국립중앙도서관)Korean Old and Rare Collection Information System
  • 近代朝鮮関係書籍データベース (東京大学東洋文化研究所)
  • 한국 잡지 박물관 DB