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  • I’m not Taiwanese, yet I feel excited about TWICE’s upcoming concerts in Taiwan

    Oct 4, 2025
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    Apparently they are going to be performing three times in the country, twice in Kaohsiung next month and once in…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • STAYC Announces 2025 US Tour Dates for “STAY TUNED” with Stops in New York, LA, Boston, Atlanta and More This October

    Sep 27, 2025
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    STAYC Announces 2025 US Tour Dates for “STAY TUNED” with Stops in New York, LA, Boston, Atlanta and More This October

    Photo Credits: High Up Entertainment. Hero Image: NME Magazine STAYC are set to bring their addictive energy and youthful style…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Arden Cho stuns on L’Officiel Singapore September 2025 digital cover, blending K-pop allure with Japanese fashion’s modern elegance

    Sep 26, 2025
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    Arden Cho stuns on L’Officiel Singapore September 2025 digital cover, blending K-pop allure with Japanese fashion’s modern elegance

    Photo Credits: L’Officiel Singapore Innovative Artists Arden Cho takes center stage in L’Officiel Singapore’s September 2025 digital cover, merging K-pop…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • aespa’s Karina Debuts as Nordisk Korea Model, Blending K-pop Style with Outdoor Fashion Trends in Seoul and Tokyo

    Sep 26, 2025
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    aespa’s Karina Debuts as Nordisk Korea Model, Blending K-pop Style with Outdoor Fashion Trends in Seoul and Tokyo

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment. Nordisk Korea Karina of aespa has stepped into the world of outdoor fashion as the newest…

    Gen Z, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • IVE Rei Named New Muse for FULLY Vegan Skincare, Bridging K-pop and Japanese Fashion Trends

    Sep 26, 2025
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    IVE Rei Named New Muse for FULLY Vegan Skincare, Bridging K-pop and Japanese Fashion Trends

    Photo Credits: FULLY Starship Entertainment IVE’s Rei has been officially announced as the new muse for the vegan skincare brand…

    Discussion, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media, Tokyo
  • H1-KEY Embraces Retro Summer Elegance in “君は夏だった (Summer Was You)” MV with a Japanese Fashion Aesthetic

    Sep 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: Choi Creative Lab H1-KEY have once again proven their unique charm with the release of their music video…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • 2025 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition Unveiled: How Future Idols Can Join the Next Generation of K-Pop

    Sep 22, 2025
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    2025 BIGHIT MUSIC Global Audition Unveiled: How Future Idols Can Join the Next Generation of K-Pop

    Photo Credits: BIGHIT Music The announcement fans have been waiting for has finally arrived—BIGHIT MUSIC has released the official video…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul, Tokyo, travel
  • What are your favorite cute songs from soloists with powerful voices?

    Sep 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    As the title says; for the K-pop fans who love cute songs, what are your favorite cute songs by k-pop…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Why does it feel like East Asian K-pop fans would not be as appreciative of Black male K-pop idols as they would be of White male, Black female, and White female K-pop idols? ???? ??

    Sep 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Why does it feel like East Asian K-pop fans would not be as appreciative of Black male K-pop idols as…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae Stuns on non-no Magazine Special Edition Cover with Exclusive Interview Insight

    Sep 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Photo Credits: Non-no Magazine. Source Music LE SSERAFIM’s youngest member, Hong Eunchae, is stepping further into the spotlight as she graces…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Teenager
  • K-pop fans , is it necessary to compare groups for no reason ????

    Sep 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I see so many reels of fans who bring down another group to bring up their favs . ( Ifykyk)…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Youngbin Unveils Bold Concept for Solo Debut ‘Freak Show’ Ahead of September Release

    Sep 10, 2025
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    Youngbin Unveils Bold Concept for Solo Debut ‘Freak Show’ Ahead of September Release

    Photo Credits: INNIT Entertainment (이닛 엔터테인먼트) Youngbin is stepping into the spotlight with her upcoming solo debut, marking an exciting new…

    Curiosity, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • How EN– turned a K-Pop hater into a Fan…

    Sep 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    So, I’ve thought about sharing this story for a while, but it’s officially been over a year, so I FINALLY…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans, mobile game, purpose
  • generation 4th and 5th kpop fans are the first ones to be directly affected by the growing surveillance culture, and it is ruining kpop fandom spaces

    Sep 7, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have been a fan since 2019, but I have been aware of K-pop since 2014/2015 and I’ve seen the…

    Gen Z, K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Millennials, Parents, Teenager, travel
  • Adding to the topic about holding idols accountable.

    Sep 2, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Now, we’ve been seeing a lot of posts pop up about K-pop fans and their hypocrisy in calling out idols,…

    Ewha, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Do you think we’ll ever see another boy group like BigBang, Exo, or BTS?

    Aug 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been wondering about this a lot. Groups like BigBang, Exo, and BTS weren’t just popular with fans, they were…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • X:IN Sets the Pace with Energetic ‘RRRUN’ Concept Photos Ahead of Debut

    Aug 30, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    X:IN Sets the Pace with Energetic ‘RRRUN’ Concept Photos Ahead of Debut

    Photo Credits: BeBy Entertainment. X:IN, the multinational K-pop girl group, has taken another bold step towards defining its artistic path…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Why is there so much doomposting in kpop?

    Aug 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I get that as fans we want our favorite groups to have all the success and recognition they deserve, but…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Blockxy: The Dramatic New Wave of K-pop – Introducing the Rising Girl Group and Their Debut ‘On a night like this’ – [Music Video]

    Aug 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds

    Blockxy (블록시) is a newly debuted K-pop girl group that made a splash in August 2025 with their first mini…

    history, Japan, K-drama, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • Well I guess, I’m finally done with Stray Kids..

    Aug 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    It honestly took me some time to finally put this into words, but I feel like I’ve started to slowly…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Looking For Beta Testers For New K-Pop App

    Aug 12, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi everyone! An exciting new K-Pop app is coming to market and is starting beta testing soon! We are looking…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Nayeon Embodies Next-Gen Style in GROVE’s Breakthrough Brand Ambassador Partnership

    Aug 11, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
  • K-Pop Rock Meets High Fashion: TOUCHED the Kpop Band Stars in Vogue Korea’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Aug 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Rock Meets High Fashion: TOUCHED the Kpop Band Stars in Vogue Korea’s August 2025 Pictorial

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. MPMG Music For the August 2025 issue, Vogue Korea spotlights TOUCHED, the rising K-pop rock band…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul
  • HANRORO Joins Vogue Korea and Spotify 2025: Inside the Must-See K-pop Pictorial That’s Creating Buzz

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    HANRORO Joins Vogue Korea and Spotify 2025: Inside the Must-See K-pop Pictorial That’s Creating Buzz

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea Spotify. Authentic HANRORO, the expressive singer-songwriter making waves on Korea’s indie scene, is about to reach…

    BTS, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Wendy Unveils Her Artistic Side in DELING Magazine’s August 2025 Pictorial Preview: Inside Red Velvet’s Enduring K-Pop Influence

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Wendy Unveils Her Artistic Side in DELING Magazine’s August 2025 Pictorial Preview: Inside Red Velvet’s Enduring K-Pop Influence

    Photo Credits: DELING Magazine. ASND. SM Entertainment Wendy, the powerhouse vocalist of Red Velvet, brings her charisma and artistry to…

    BTS, driver, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Social Media
  • tripleS Seoyeon’s Mesmerizing PowerCircles Magazine Debut Ignites K-Pop Conversations

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    tripleS Seoyeon’s Mesmerizing PowerCircles Magazine Debut Ignites K-Pop Conversations

    Photo Credits: PowerCircles Magazine. MODHAUS As the August 2025 issue of PowerCircles Magazine lands in the hands of readers worldwide,…

    Affinity, BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • BTS RM Takes the Spotlight in Harper’s Bazaar Korea September 2025 with Bold Bottega Veneta Fashion

    Aug 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS RM Takes the Spotlight in Harper’s Bazaar Korea September 2025 with Bold Bottega Veneta Fashion

    Photo Credits: Harper’s Bazaar Korea. Bottega Venta. BigHit Entertainent The September 2025 issue of Harper’s Bazaar Korea features BTS leader…

    BTS, Celebrity, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Photography
  • BTS V and Celine Redefine Fashion: Inside W Korea’s Must-See September 2025 Issue, a K-Pop Global Event

    Aug 6, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    BTS V and Celine Redefine Fashion: Inside W Korea’s Must-See September 2025 Issue, a K-Pop Global Event

    Photo. Credits: CELINE. W Korea Magazine. BigHit Music As anticipation builds each September for W Korea’s special issue, 2025 has…

    BTS, Celebrity, Discussion, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Korean Art, Social Media, Suga
  • [Poll] Been to Korea for a concert? Would this make your day better?

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi! We’re a small team working on ways to make the concert day more fun and meaningful for international fans…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, travel
  • SEVENTEEN’s DK Stars in Allure Korea x Polo Ralph Lauren August 2025 Pictorial – A Fusion of K-Pop and Classic American Fashion

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    SEVENTEEN’s DK Stars in Allure Korea x Polo Ralph Lauren August 2025 Pictorial – A Fusion of K-Pop and Classic American Fashion

    Photo Credits: Pledis Entertainment, Hybe. Allure Korea. Polo Ralph Lauren SEVENTEEN’s DK recently featured in a striking pictorial collaboration between…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • TWICE 6th World Tour “THIS IS FOR” in Bulacan: Secure Your Tickets via Live Nation Philippines for October 2025

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TWICE 6th World Tour “THIS IS FOR” in Bulacan: Secure Your Tickets via Live Nation Philippines for October 2025

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment K-pop fans in the Philippines are eagerly gearing up for TWICE’s “6th World Tour: THIS IS…

    driver, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Stress, Tokyo, Tourism, travel
  • Jennie of BLACKPINK Sets Global Trends with ELLE Korea and Chanel’s August 2025 Special Edition

    Aug 5, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Jennie of BLACKPINK Sets Global Trends with ELLE Korea and Chanel’s August 2025 Special Edition

    Photo Credits: ELLE Korea. Chanel. YG Entertainment. Jennie Kim, the multi-talented singer and style icon of BLACKPINK, is making headlines…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • My favorite groups never tour to my country which makes me sad…

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been flooded with so many concert and KCON clips on Twitter and I feel really left out that mainly…

    germany, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • What do genuine K-Pop fans think of the Demon Hunters Netflix success?

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m from New Zealand and very few people follow K-Pop here. But thanks to the Netflix movie, our country is…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • MEOVV’s Anna Redefines Digital Fashion: W Korea x FENDI’s August 2025 K-pop Exclusive

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MEOVV’s Anna Redefines Digital Fashion: W Korea x FENDI’s August 2025 K-pop Exclusive

    Photo Credits: W Korea. FENDI. THE BLACK LABEL Anna of MEOVV takes center stage as the digital cover model for…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Xiaoting of Kep1er Unveils Exclusive ELLEMEN FRESH China Pictorial, Fueling K-Pop and Fashion Buzz

    Aug 4, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
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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