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  • One thing I love about K-pop is how the concepts evolve over time. From fresh and bright concepts to edgy and dark concepts, K-pop has gone through so many phases.

    Feb 12, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Here’s my take: The early days of cute and innocent concepts (e.g., Wonder Girls, SNSD) The shift to more mature…

    K-pop
  • Nana’s Boucheron Elegance: Marie Claire Korea Feb 2026 Cover Triumph

    Feb 12, 2026
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    Nana’s Boucheron Elegance: Marie Claire Korea Feb 2026 Cover Triumph

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Boucheron SUBLIME After School’s Nana graces the February 2026 digital cover of Marie Claire Korea…

    Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Ningning Ignites DAZED Korea x Gucci March 2026 Cover

    Feb 11, 2026
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    Ningning Ignites DAZED Korea x Gucci March 2026 Cover

    Photo Credits: DAZED SM Entertainment GUCCI aespa’s Ningning graces the March 2026 DAZED Korea cover in a stunning Gucci collaboration,…

    K-pop, Metaverse
  • Lee Daeyeol’s “Where Stars Grow”: A Leader’s Letter Reflected in Light

    Feb 11, 2026
    in Feeds
    Lee Daeyeol’s “Where Stars Grow”: A Leader’s Letter Reflected in Light

    Photo & Video Credits: Woollim Entertainment Milestone in Lee Daeyeol’s career Lee Daeyeol, best known as Golden Child’s steadfast leader…

    apology, history, K-pop
  • Karina’s Denim Revolution: Marie Claire x Chanel Beauty Youth Manifesto

    Feb 10, 2026
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    Karina’s Denim Revolution: Marie Claire x Chanel Beauty Youth Manifesto

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Chanel SM Entertainment Karina of aespa graces the Marie Claire Korea February 2026 Digital Issue cover…

    K-pop, KT, LG
  • Mapping several K-Pop girl groups as NBA teams

    Feb 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Blackpink = Boston Celtics Defined by massive success, seen as the benchmark and the standard. Twice = Golden State Warriors…

    Houston, K-pop
  • K-Pop Stars Ignite ‘Romeo & Juliette’ Musical: Epic Cast Revealed!

    Feb 10, 2026
    in Feeds
    K-Pop Stars Ignite ‘Romeo & Juliette’ Musical: Epic Cast Revealed!

    This story dives into the star-studded cast of the French musical Romeo & Juliette, hitting KEPCO Arts Center from March 24…

    family, Japan, K-pop, LG, Peace
  • Girl’s Generation (XG) – The Core Gushing

    Feb 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay so I’m behind talking about this but I have been listening to this album non-stop for 3 (?) weeks…

    K-pop
  • What’s your favorite full English kpop song? It could be a song of ur ult group or just a random english korean song you’ve been bopping into lately

    Feb 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m gonna start with “Strategy” by TWICE. I really love how it sounds so K-pop-ish, but the English lyrics aren’t…

    K-pop
  • IVE BANG BANG Teaser: Bold Visuals Ignite REVIVE+ Fire

    Feb 8, 2026
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    IVE BANG BANG Teaser: Bold Visuals Ignite REVIVE+ Fire

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment IVE’s “BANG BANG” pre-release single explodes today, February 9, 2026, at 6 PM KST, priming fans…

    K-pop, Perspectives
  • In Defense of ITZY’s Sneakers (…Sort Of)

    Feb 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The title isn’t really accurate, or at least not exactly. This isn’t a defense of the song itself, because I…

    Ewha, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Anyone know or remember the group Cross Gene?

    Feb 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    All I know about them is that they debuted in 2012 with originally 7 members but looking them up now…

    K-pop
  • TEN (NCT/WayV) & Blue Pongtiwat – Single: You Give Me Butterflies (Main Concept Photos)

    Feb 8, 2026
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    TEN (NCT/WayV) & Blue Pongtiwat – Single: You Give Me Butterflies (Main Concept Photos)

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment LOVEiS ENTERTAINMENT This story dives into the dreamy world of TEN (NCT/WayV) and Blue Pongtiwat’s upcoming…

    Fame, history, Japan, K-pop
  • Which K-pop idols do you admire the most ?

    Feb 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Idols in kpop need a lot of qualities, skills, solid mental, ability to interact with a lot of people.. among…

    K-pop
  • Does “What It Sounds Like” (K-Pop Demon Hunters) remind anyone else of “Leave Me Too” by Josh Ross?

    Feb 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was listening to “What It Sounds Like” from K-Pop Demon Hunters and I couldn’t shake the feeling that parts…

    K-pop
  • ILLIT Ignites February with “Not Me” MV: Views Explode, Fans Rave!

    Feb 7, 2026
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    ILLIT Ignites February with “Not Me” MV: Views Explode, Fans Rave!

    Photo & Video Credits: Belift Lab K-pop’s rising girl group ILLIT dropped their “Not Me” music video on February 6,…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Mystery, Social Media
  • Even vs. Odd: What’s better for K-pop groups and choreographies?

    Feb 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Just a random thought! Do you prefer choreographies/groups in even numbers (4, 6, 8…) or odd numbers (3, 5, 7…)?…

    K-pop
  • Girl group Katseye makes Jimmy Fallon show debut

    Feb 6, 2026
    in News
    Girl group Katseye makes Jimmy Fallon show debut

    Katseye, the girl group jointly launched by Korea’s Hybe and U.S. label Geffen Records, appeared on the popular NBC TV…

    K-pop, KT
  • Ex-figure skater K-pop star sparks airport frenzy in Milan

    Feb 6, 2026
    in News
    Ex-figure skater K-pop star sparks airport frenzy in Milan

    The arrival hall at Milan Malpensa Airport turned into a frenzy Thursday as K-pop star Sunghoon arrived ahead of the…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Is Banana Kick secretly the K-pop Idols’ favorite snack?

    Feb 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Is Banana Kick secretly the K-pop Idols’ favorite snack?

    Okay, is Banana Kick actually the go-to snack for K-pop idols or what? I remember seeing that video where Blackpink’s…

    BTS, K-pop, Medical
  • Idols who had HUGE before/after vocal improvement?

    Feb 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Who are some K-pop idols that honestly couldn’t sing well at debut, but improved so much later that it feels…

    K-pop
  • What if Kpop Stan Twitter and Kpop Reddit existed in in 1986-1990?

    Feb 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    If Kpop Stan Twitter/Reddit existed in 1986 – 1990, stans would : writes out titles and other words in Korean…

    Crime, Discussion, family, Japan, Justice, K-pop, Korean Art, LG, Protest, Seoul, Sex
  • Do you think K-pop comebacks are too frequent, or is the fast pace part of the appeal?

    Feb 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Some groups seem to release music nonstop, while others take long breaks between albums, and fans react very differently to…

    K-pop
  • Jeon Hyun-hee Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor… First Pledge: “Dismantle DDP, Construct K-Pop Arena” | 전현희 서울시장 출마 선언…“DDP 해체, K팝 공연장 건립” 첫 공약

    Feb 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Jeon Hyun-hee Declares Bid for Seoul Mayor… First Pledge: “Dismantle DDP, Construct K-Pop Arena” | 전현희 서울시장 출마 선언…“DDP 해체, K팝 공연장 건립” 첫 공약

    Jeon Hyun-hee, a three-term lawmaker of the Democratic Party of Korea (Seoul Jung-Seongdong A) and former Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption…

    K-pop, Lawmakers, martial law, purpose, Question, Seoul, Shopping, Tourism
  • Why LngShot’s music is the glow-up the industry needs

    Feb 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been obsessed with LngShot for a while now, and honestly, their songs keep getting better and better. I first…

    K-pop
  • The more time passes, the more I get the impression that K-pop fans are no longer listening to the music but listening to the numbers…

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think K-pop fandoms are constantly chasing records and forgetting the essentials: K-pop is first and foremost music, art, and…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Minnie Ignites DAZED Korea Feb 2026: Miu Miu Magic Unleashed

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Feeds
    Minnie Ignites DAZED Korea Feb 2026: Miu Miu Magic Unleashed

    Photo Credits: DAZED Korea Cube Entertainment i-dle’s Minnie graces the February 2026 DAZED Korea cover in a stunning Miu Miu…

    K-pop, Koreans, Mystery
  • Any K-pop group that exists today has benefited from the success of BTS

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It’s insane that in the big 2026 people are still trying to discredit BTS as much as they possibly can.…

    BTS, K-pop
  • Woodz & Justin H. Min Bend Time and Sound in Mystery Film ‘Slide Strum Mute’

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Feeds
    Woodz & Justin H. Min Bend Time and Sound in Mystery Film ‘Slide Strum Mute’

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea Woodz and Justin H. Min breathe in sync for the first time in the mystery short…

    Busan, fail, K-pop, Mystery, Photography, Question
  • Kpop that becomes popular in the US is some of the worst output from the industry and that’s what stops the genre from getting taken seriously. Agree or Disagree?

    Feb 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Inspired by following: I don’t think K-pop is inherently doomed at the Grammys, it’s just that none of the music…

    BTS, K-pop, Korean Art, squid game
  • Rosé Blooms on Grammys Red Carpet: K-Pop’s Historic Night (68th Awards)

    Feb 2, 2026
    in Feeds
    Rosé Blooms on Grammys Red Carpet: K-Pop’s Historic Night (68th Awards)

    Photo Credits: Fashion Bomb Daily The Black Label Rosé of BLACKPINK turned heads at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards on…

    BBC, BTS, history, K-pop, KT
  • IVE ‘REVIVE+’ Challengers: Lead a Dark New Visual Era with BANG BANG!

    Feb 1, 2026
    in Feeds
    IVE ‘REVIVE+’ Challengers: Lead a Dark New Visual Era with BANG BANG!

    A New Era: “REVIVE+” as Visual Reset IVE’s second full album “REVIVE+” arrives on February 23, with pre-release track “BANG…

    K-pop, Photography, purpose
  • WHIB ROCKS 2026: Nation’s New K-Pop Era Unleashed

    Feb 1, 2026
    in Feeds
    WHIB ROCKS 2026: Nation’s New K-Pop Era Unleashed

    Photo Credits: C-JeS Entertainment Esquire Korea WHIB ROCKS 2026: Nation’s New K-Pop Era Unleashed WHIB storms back with ROCK THE NATION, their…

    K-pop, KT, Seoul
  • Kpoppie Magazine Feb 2026 Editorial: Where K-Pop Meets Couture

    Jan 31, 2026
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    Kpoppie Magazine Feb 2026 Editorial: Where K-Pop Meets Couture

    Photo Credits:  Cosmopolitan China  Cube Ent Esquire Hong Kong TEAM WANG and 88rising Esquire Korea SM Ent KQ Entertainment egoENT Cosmopolitan Indonesia There’s a…

    Curiosity, Fame, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Politics, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • GOT7 Mark Tuan Ignites Mint Magazine Spring 2026: Cover Teaser Breakdown

    Jan 31, 2026
    in Feeds
    GOT7 Mark Tuan Ignites Mint Magazine Spring 2026: Cover Teaser Breakdown

    Photo Credits: Mint Magazine 88rising Mark Tuan, GOT7’s trailblazing rapper and solo sensation, claims the Spring 2026 cover of Mint Magazine Vol.…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, KT, LG, Scandal, Seoul
  • Jackson Wang Commands Esquire Hong Kong’s Feb 2026 Double Cover With Bold Vision

    Jan 31, 2026
    in Feeds
    Jackson Wang Commands Esquire Hong Kong’s Feb 2026 Double Cover With Bold Vision

    Photo Credits: Esquire Hong Kong TEAM WANG and 88rising A hometown icon on a global stage For Esquire Hong Kong’s…

    K-pop, purpose, travel
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Latest Korean News

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  • One thing I love about K-pop is how the concepts evolve over time. From fresh and bright concepts to edgy and dark concepts, K-pop has gone through so many phases.February 12, 2026
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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