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Jay Park is going off on people criticizing his management of LNGSHOT
Here are his quotes: Middle finger picture, tory lanez, facetime music video, Serenades & Bodyrolls tour 100,000’s of albums sold,…
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Appreciation for ‘Forever You’ by BND, a ballad track on their first studio album HOME, dedicated to their parents and family.
I just wanted to talk about this song for a moment because it is not often that such heartfelt ballads…
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ENHYPEN’s Jay Between Two Worlds
in Feeds
Park Jong-seong has always occupied the beautiful, uncomfortable space between identities. Now, in Polo Ralph Lauren and on the cover…
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Looking for someone knowledgeable in Joseon Dynasty history (research help needed)
Hi everyone, I’m currently working on a research project about the Joseon Dynasty, especially focusing on its culture and society…
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BOYNEXTDOOR and the Meaning of HOME (Album Appreciation)
BOYNEXTDOOR has just released their first studio album HOME! This album has been an incredible labor of love from the…
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HYBE is really effective at creating the “HYBE family” image, and I hope JYP does the same
Some of Hybe’s actions recently, even though criticized, actually build a stronger “Hybe family” brand. By placing their artists comeback…
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Kpop industry/idols and the drinking culture
I saw an interview where the idea was conveyed that ‘drinking 3-4 times a week’ is “seriously cutting down” drinking.…
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West of Seoul – How Hyunjin Made Melrose Avenue His Own
in Feeds
Where American heritage finds its new voice — Stray Kids’ Hyunjin takes Melrose Avenue and rewrites what GUESS means to…
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Seoul to launch 4 ‘Safe Postpartum Care Centers’ starting June 8, providing up to 3.9 million KRW (~$3000 USD) in subsidies over 2 weeks of total care
Seoul Safe Postpartum Care Center: Eligibility and User Fees (Based on a 2-week stay for 1 person, Unit: 10,000 KRW)…
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[Column] Korea: A nation divided into blue and red
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Korea has become a country in which only two colors seem to matter: blue and red. The local elections will…
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TREASURE’s New Mini Album is giving 1st Gen YG
I’ve never really checked out TREASURE since debut but recently saw their MV for If I and I loved the…
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Homemade 장조림 – Still marinating. Follow-up to come
Yesterday my family made a large batch of 장조림 using “locally” sourced ingredients. recipe is similar to Maangchi’s version. I…
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Homemade Tuna Gimbap (Chamchi Gimbap) – Our family’s absolute favorite!
Whenever I make gimbap at home, this tuna version is always the most requested. What is your all-time favorite gimbap…
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Reading about Cortis members’ casting story, do you find it shocking that companies cast trainees at such a young age?
So I was reading about Cortis’s members Keonho and Seonghyeon (two members arguably most popular in Korea and China) casting…
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Making Watermelon Punch, Shaved Ice, and Storing Watermelon
Summer is officially here! I bought a huge watermelon, a total summer essential. I stored the watermelon and made some…
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Senator Andy Kim Injured in Tear Gas Incident at ICE Protest
Korean-American Democratic Senator Andy Kim, alongside Governor Mikie Sherrill and others, visited the front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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Do you regret spending years learning Korean?
Were any of you so passionate about KPop that you learned the language? I’m about a year in. For folks…
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Samsung Electronics employees now score ‘almost like lawyers’ in Korea’s marriage market
in News
Employees at Samsung Electronics are reportedly seeing their value rise in Korea’s marriage market as the semiconductor boom fuels expectations…
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Suwon’s hidden gems
in News
Not far from the western exit of Suwon Station, where the land has been farmed from time immemorial, sits a…
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Don’t Lose Your Money: 2026 Fact-Check on Korean Govt Benefits for Foreigners (E-7-4, Childcare, Medical)?
Hey Redditors! For expats working or studying in Korea, or if you know someone who is, I’ve fact-checked and summarized…
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[True Crime] The Ordinary 1980s Korean Housewife Who Poisoned Her Own Father and Sister Over Gambling Debts (South Korea’s Last Executed Female Serial Killer)
TL;DR In the late 1980s, a 40-something housewife struggling with cabaret gambling debts poisoned five people, including her creditors and…
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Congolese-born TV personality completes Korean naturalization exam
in News
Jonathan Yiombi, the Congolese-born entertainer widely known in Korea as the “Congo Prince,” said he has completed all required tests…
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Korean Bulgogi (Fire Meat) Next Level Instant Noodles
“Bulgogi” means “fire meat” in Korean and is one of Korea’s most loved beef dishes, usually enjoyed on special days…
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(LEAD) Starbucks Korea chief fired over ‘Tank Day’ event on pro-democracy anniv.
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) — The head of Starbucks Korea was dismissed Monday after the coffee chain faced strong backlash…
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Homemade Kimbap for a family hike!
I’m still very new to Reddit and didn’t quite understand how the system worked, so I had to start over…
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Same-sex couple files human rights petition after public institution denies marriage leave
A same-sex couple has filed a human rights petition after one partner was denied marriage leave, raising questions over whether…
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