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Hybe’s ability to create actual megastars in short periods is commendable.
Seeing Katseye’s #1 this thought suddenly popped into my head. And outside of #1’s, I’d still say every single Hybe…
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Would some of G-dragon’s lyrics cause controversy if they were rapped today?
G-dragon is greatly considered one of the most influential artists in K-pop and is the one of the reasons why…
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Was there any other Korean act compared to an influential Western Act?
I had noticed that there were a few K-pop acts that were compared to influential Western acts due to factors…
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Casual Chat – (August 23)
Welcome to ‘ Casual Chat! Here, you can talk about any topic you want; k-pop or not. Anything goes here!…
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The beginning of the end of Kpop? Why Made was the last good album
Made (Big Bang, 2016) was really the last cohesive and well made k-pop album. It’s unfortunate that 1 of the…
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Prediction: Girl groups that could potentially headline a stadium in Korea.
Yesterday, Bigbang had started their world tour to celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Goyang Stadium in South Korea. This…
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Nana x Louis Vuitton — ELLE Hong Kong September 2026
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LIGHT THAT DARES: After School’s Nana Redraws the Rules of K-Pop Icon Status on ELLE Hong Kong’s September 2026 Cover…
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In your own eyes, what do you think makes an impactful and influential K-pop group?
There are a lot of impactful and influential acts in K-pop throughout the first, second, and third generation since the…
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Which albums/songs reminds you of the lockdown era (2020/2021)?
I saw this on the Music subreddit and thought I would bring it here. For me, the main one is…
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The double standards when it comes to certain lyrics and actions amongst male and female acts in K-pop is quite noticeable.
Disclaimer: I am not hating on any male K-pop acts that are going to be mentioned in this topic as…
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KATSEYE scores career-best No. 2 on British albums chart
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K-pop girl group KATSEYE has scored its highest ranking yet on Britain’s Official Albums Chart, debuting at No. 2 with…
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NINA Stops Asking: Inside the Detonation of WHY NOT ME?
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The room is barely lit — string bulbs blurred to honey behind her, a single red lamp burning low like…
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Why does K-pop fans think that the gap between Blackpink and other groups are small?
Disclaimer: Please be civil in the comment sections and do not sent hate towards Blackpink or any other K-pop act…
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JENNIE Is the New Face of Adidas Originals—and K-Pop’s Next Cultural Shockwave
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The room is blue, almost weightless. A body cuts through it like a signal: one arm reaching, one leg suspended,…
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How much was and is K-pop consumed in Korea during the 1st-5th generation?
Recently, I was watching a video posted by a Army YouTuber named Boracity Magazine titled “bts and “k-pop without the…
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Hyein, Uncaged: Bottega Finds Its Sharpest Edge Yet
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The Crouch Heard Around the Internet She is folded into herself like a closed fist — knees to chest, one…
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Regarding Le Sserafim’s recent prerecorded vocals controversy
I know prerecorded vocals have become increasingly more common in K-pop to the point where it’s happening even during artists’…
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No, female idols are not offended by Blackpink’s lyrics in their songs.
Inside of the K-pop community, there is this motion that Blackpink’s lyrics puts down women and that female idols might…
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Why is the narrative that idols are not allowed to date and only love their fans so normalized?
I’m watching “I dol I” right now and I think it’s great so far. However I am on episode 4…
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Why are the members of Blackpink the only artists to have their solo careers analyzed and compared to despite other popular girl groups in K-pop having members debuting as soloists?
Disclaimer: This topic is not about the music that the members have released as everyone has a right to their…
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Hi! I’m compiling a 100 track playlist of K-Pop legendary songs with a personal criteria of 7 songs representations rule, spanning from 1st gen to 4th gen, and I would like to ask the sub’s opinions and thoughts on the most iconic 7 female and male K-Pop soloist hits.
What songs do you think are essential for someone just being introduced into the K-Pop world? Currently my selection is…
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LISA, AT ALTITUDE: HOW VOGUE KOREA’S SEPTEMBER COVER CAUGHT A STAR MID-ASCENT
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Two concrete pillars, a coastline dissolving into cloud, and a single figure standing dead-center in a dark, off-shoulder gown slit…
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Are synchronization dances really that important in K-pop?
Recently, I was strolling through TikTok and had stumbled upon a Bigbang dance practice video when T.O.P. was still in…
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The Boy Who Broke the Frame: San Rewrites the Rules of K-Pop Style
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Opening Scene San has always understood something most idols spend a career trying to learn — that stillness reads louder…
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What are some songs or albums that you think just weren’t meant for the group they ended up with?
I was reading Complex’s article on their best K-pop albums of 2026, and this quote really caught my attention. I’m…
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I wish photobooks were more than just the idol
I love the idea of owning physical media of an album I enjoyed listening to through and through. But I…
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K-Pop fans seem to treat music videos as a group’s entire identity
I feel like a lot of fans take music videos way too seriously these days, and more and more groups…
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Why is Blackpink’s popularity in Korea so heavily debated amongst fans and nonfans?
In 2021, I had become an official fan of Blackpink and had even watched their documentary on Netflix. While I…
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Vernon Doesn’t Perform Cool. He Just Refuses to Perform
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Opening Scene He’s slouched into a chair that looks older than the concept of K-pop itself — dark wood, tapestry…
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Do you guys remember the MASSIVE backlash to NMIXX’s debut?
I was just looking through some old threads of K-pop songs from years ago and came across NMIXX’s debut. This…
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How did Bigbang manage to grip the Korean general public with their music?
Just recently, Bigbang had released their single Biiig (2026) to celebrate the group’s 20th anniversary. The song had already climbed…
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Could Starship be on the rise to potentially join the big 4 in K-Pop
With KiiiKii blowing up this year and DAYOUNG rebranding and her solo career on the rise as well, there could…
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What is considered an artist for you in K-pop?
Throughout their career, the members of Blackpink had been repeatedly dunked on for not writing they’re on songs in their…
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Why do people hate BTS? I’m an army, and I’m aware that they have also made mistakes in past !. Why do people hate BTS? As an ARMY, I know they have made mistakes in the past. However, when people criticize them for their actions, why can’t they also see their incredible struggles and all the good a
Why do people just hate BTS? Like whyy I honestly don’t get why people waste so much energy actively hating…
