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  • Devil by Changmin is one of the best EPs in K-pop, and Deserved Better. Here is a full & biased review!

    Aug 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is not a new EP; it came out in 2022, but I still think it is one of the…

    history, K-pop, Peace, Sex, Warning
  • ZEROBASEONE Announces 2025 ‘HERE&NOW’ World Tour Kickoff in Seoul with Unveiled Main Poster

    Aug 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ZEROBASEONE Announces 2025 ‘HERE&NOW’ World Tour Kickoff in Seoul with Unveiled Main Poster

    Photo Credits: Wake One Entertainment. Lapone Entertainment As one of K-pop’s fastest-rising fourth-generation groups, ZEROBASEONE (ZB1) is stepping into a…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • TREASURE Unveils ‘LOVE PULSE’ ROCKCHIC Visuals, Showcasing Bold Individual Charms

    Aug 21, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TREASURE Unveils ‘LOVE PULSE’ ROCKCHIC Visuals, Showcasing Bold Individual Charms

    Photo Credits: YG Entertainment TREASURE has once again reaffirmed its place at the forefront of the K-pop scene with the…

    Discussion, K-pop
  • How do you see K-pop’s future in the next decade?

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Like any music genre in the past century, K-pop will hit a wall and become less popular over time. Most…

    K-pop
  • IVE Wonyoung – ELLE Korea x Kérastase (September 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview)

    Aug 20, 2025
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    IVE Wonyoung – ELLE Korea x Kérastase (September 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview)

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. Kerastase. Starship Entertainent In the ever-evolving world of fashion and K-pop, Jang Wonyoung of IVE continues…

    K-pop, LG, Photography
  • Taeyang Sets the Stage for a Bold New Chapter with Elle Men Hong Kong August 2025

    Aug 20, 2025
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    Taeyang Sets the Stage for a Bold New Chapter with Elle Men Hong Kong August 2025

    Photo Credits: ELLE Men Hong Kong The Black Label In the August 2025 issue of Elle Men Hong Kong, Taeyang of…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, LG
  • How much input do big groups have on group brand endorsements?

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I understand that with most small and mid tier groups the agencies are 100% in charge of which brands the…

    K-pop
  • Kep1er, Kid Milli to perform in China, raising hopes of eased cultural ban

    Aug 20, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kep1er, Kid Milli to perform in China, raising hopes of eased cultural ban

    Photo of Kep1er South Korean girl group Kep1er and rapper Kid Milli are set to hold concerts in China next…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, Korean Art, Seoul
  • SOOJIN Unveils Bold Vision with First Solo Single Album “BADITUDE” + Concept Photos

    Aug 19, 2025
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    SOOJIN Unveils Bold Vision with First Solo Single Album “BADITUDE” + Concept Photos

    Photo Credits: BDR Communications The anticipation surrounding SOOJIN’s solo debut has reached a new level of excitement as her agency…

    Curiosity, K-pop, Social Media
  • ILLIT: A New Shape of Stardom – ELLE Korea, September 2025 – Cover Story Analysis

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ILLIT: A New Shape of Stardom – ELLE Korea, September 2025 – Cover Story Analysis

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. BELIFT LAB “The September issue doesn’t predict a season—this one promises a generation.” There is something…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • President Lee to meet Kpop Demon Hunters director Maggie Kang, TWICE

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    President Lee to meet Kpop Demon Hunters director Maggie Kang, TWICE

    “Huntress, a three-member girl group that battles demons in Kpop Demon Hunters. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will meet with…

    driver, Global Expansion, K-pop, Peace
  • CJ ENM, Hakuhodo launch music venture to tap global fans

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    CJ ENM, Hakuhodo launch music venture to tap global fans

    KCON Japan 2025 (Courtesy of CN ENM)  CJ ENM Co., South Korea’s largest entertainment company, has formed a music joint…

    Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • Kpop Demon Hunters sweeps Billboard Hot 100 with three OST tracks in Top 10

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Kpop Demon Hunters sweeps Billboard Hot 100 with three OST tracks in Top 10

    K-pop Demon Hunters The soundtrack from Netflix’s animated feature Kpop Demon Hunters is rewriting chart history. Three of its tracks…

    history, K-pop
  • BLACKPINK gearing up for November return: “Working hard together”

    Aug 19, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    BLACKPINK gearing up for November return: “Working hard together”

    BLACKPINK. Photo courtesy of YG Entertainment After three years away from the recording studio, BLACKPINK is finally on track to…

    history, K-pop
  • KATSEYE X GAP: When Pop Idols Meet American Ease

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE X GAP: When Pop Idols Meet American Ease

    Photo Credits: The Gap, Inc. HYBE Entertainment. Geffen Records When heritage denim meets hyper-pop futurism, sparks fly. The fashion world…

    Celebrity, history, K-pop, study
  • K-Pop Girl Group Tournament (Day 40): IVE vs. HELLOVENUS

    Aug 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Day 39 Results: T-ARA wins by 1 vote! (Haha, I didn’t know it would be so close) Vote for your…

    K-pop
  • Shout out to my wife who just finished her book about Kpop

    Aug 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    My wife just published a book about K-Pop: Electric Skies and Neon Dreams. I know basically nothing about K-Pop, but…

    K-pop
  • ILLIT’s Minju and Moka Define Modern Elegance in W Korea x MAC Cosmetics September 2025 Pictorial

    Aug 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ILLIT’s Minju and Moka Define Modern Elegance in W Korea x MAC Cosmetics September 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: W Korea. MAC Cosmetics. BELIFT LAB The intersection of fashion, beauty, and music finds a striking new expression…

    K-pop, Photography
  • K-Pop Girl Group Tournament (Day 39): Oh My Girl vs. T-ARA

    Aug 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Day 39 Results: AOA win by 10 votes! Vote for your favorite and as always poll closes in 24 hours!…

    K-pop, Sex
  • https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c36jz730114o.amp

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    BBC NEWS reports that Blackpink reasserted their position as the world’s biggest girl group at their first concert at Wembley…

    BBC, history, K-pop
  • FIFTY FIFTY Stuns Fans in Exclusive August 2025 Kitto Magazine Pictorial

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    FIFTY FIFTY Stuns Fans in Exclusive August 2025 Kitto Magazine Pictorial

    Photo Credits: KITTO Magazine. ATTRAKT The August 2025 edition of Kitto magazine unveils a visually arresting pictorial with global K-pop sensation FIFTY…

    K-pop, KT, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • 💎 Hidden Gem of the Week: Chanmin (찬민) 💎

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    One of my favorite things about diving deeper into K-pop is finding artists who quietly create masterpieces outside the mainstream…

    K-pop
  • ARTMS Announces “World Tour: Grand Club Icarus” in North America, Fans Brace for an Unforgettable Experience

    Aug 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ARTMS Announces “World Tour: Grand Club Icarus” in North America, Fans Brace for an Unforgettable Experience

    Photo Credits: MODHAUS Entertainment PRESS RELEASE PROFILE: ARTMS is a South Korean girl group under MODHAUS, formed with a vision…

    K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Jinny Unveils Powerful Solo Debut Mini Album “Towards the Light” After SECRET NUMBER Departure

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jinny Unveils Powerful Solo Debut Mini Album “Towards the Light” After SECRET NUMBER Departure

    Photo Credits: Betty Music Jinny, known for her dynamic presence as a former member of the K-pop girl group SECRET…

    Discussion, K-pop, LG, Tokyo
  • Anyone familiar with the K-Pop scene and culture in Taiwan?

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have seen and heard a lot about fanbases in South Korea, Japan, China, Hong Kong etc. but till today…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Western kpop fans – did your algorithm switch your ads to Korean after getting into K-pop?

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I just got into K-pop this year (hi from the US!). Before this, all my ads were in English, with…

    K-pop, LG
  • From Raw Ambition to Rising Stardom: AtHeart’s ‘Plot Twist’ Reinvents K-Pop Debuts

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    From Raw Ambition to Rising Stardom: AtHeart’s ‘Plot Twist’ Reinvents K-Pop Debuts

    Photo Credits: TITAN CONTENT AtHeart’s much-anticipated debut is turning heads across the K-pop landscape with their first EP, “Plot Twist.”…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • My K-pop Journey Told Through Relationship Tropes: The Exes, the First Loves, the Soulmates, Etc

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Inspired by https://www.reddit.com/r/kpopthoughts/comments/1fcu9mp/one_of_my_favorite_parts_about_kpop_is_that_it/ my writing is kinda bad… pls forgive me -> First Love: EXO -> Friends to Lovers: AESPA…

    K-pop, Parents, Sex
  • KATSEYE Embarks on a New Era with Billboard Philippines August 2025 Cover and Stunning Pictorial

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE Embarks on a New Era with Billboard Philippines August 2025 Cover and Stunning Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Billboard Philippines. HYBE. Geffen KATSEYE’s meteoric ascent in the music world finds another milestone as they grace the…

    Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • Taeho Returns to Tokyo: 2025 Mini Live & Fan Meeting Featuring Lee Jian and Hong Eunki Set to Thrill K-pop Fan

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Taeho Returns to Tokyo: 2025 Mini Live & Fan Meeting Featuring Lee Jian and Hong Eunki Set to Thrill K-pop Fan

    Photo Credits: HAM From the moment tickets went on sale, anticipation has been electric among fans eager to see Taeho…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Gwangbokjeol 2025 Set to Mark the Start of Lee Jae Myung Government

    Aug 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    President Lee Jae Myung officially took office more than two months ago, on June 4th. He is going to use…

    Japan, K-pop, Politics, Seoul
  • Meet Rainbow18: The Vibrant New K-Pop Duo Unveiling Their Festival-Inspired Debut

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Meet Rainbow18: The Vibrant New K-Pop Duo Unveiling Their Festival-Inspired Debut

    Photo Credtis: BNT News Korea. K-Tigers Entertainment Rainbow18 is a new act in K-pop with their debut that took place…

    K-pop
  • K-Pop Girl Group Tournament (Day 38): MAMAMOO vs. I-DLE

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Day 37 Results: ITZY win by 61 votes! Vote for your favorite and as always poll closes in 24 hours!…

    K-pop
  • KATSEYE Ignites Summer 2025 with Japan and Korea Promotions, New Gabriela Remix, and Beautiful Chaos North American Tour

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KATSEYE Ignites Summer 2025 with Japan and Korea Promotions, New Gabriela Remix, and Beautiful Chaos North American Tour

    Photo Credit: HYBE Geffen. Hero Image: TeenVogue KATSEYE, the dynamic music group that has steadily captured the hearts of fans…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • ALLDAY PROJECT’s Vogue Korea Debut: A Bold New Chapter in K-Pop and Fashion Fusion

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: The Black Label. Vogue Korea The South Korean co-ed group ALLDAY PROJECT has made a striking impression on…

    Controversy, Discussion, history, K-pop
  • I made a girl group playlist in alphabetical order

    Aug 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Ngl i’m not even sure if this is the right place but i just spent the last few days organising…

    K-pop
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Latest Korean News

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    Lotte Chemical’s petrochemical plan South Korea’s financial regulators are calling… Read more: Seoul calls for specific ethylene cut targets, demands shareholders’ fresh fund injections
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    Apartment complexes in Seoul South Korea will impose sweeping restrictions… Read more: Korea tightens curbs on foreign homebuyers with new permit system amid speculation fears
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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