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  • k-pop fans don’t know about good music and it’s hard to communicate with people who do not listen to music outside of K-pop and care enough about it to talk about it within K-pop

    Dec 31, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    i’m not a hard-core K-pop like I used to be, but I still ingest and listen to SM’s music mostly…

    Discussion, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • “Joohoney’s INSANITY: MONSTA X’s Tiger Roars with New Mini Album”

    Dec 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    “Joohoney’s INSANITY: MONSTA X’s Tiger Roars with New Mini Album”

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment Joohoney of MONSTA X is set to electrify K-pop fans worldwide with his second mini album,…

    BTS, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul
  • k-pop fans NEEDING their idols to be gay

    Dec 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve noticed this w so many groups that they NEED to call and idol gay and it’s mainly just for…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Sex
  • Question for Balkan/Eastern-European K-pop fans

    Dec 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    hello!! my friends & i are opening a kpop webshop in croatia hopefully in the next few months, and we’ve…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Social Media
  • What are some of the most delulu things K-pop fans have said?????

    Dec 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    The topic is the question guys, so I’ll start. (Also I didn’t use the full word because I already have…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • K-pop fans really needs to stop using gen no. to describe a group

    Dec 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Why are kpop fans so obsessed with what gen an idol is? Is there really a difference between second and…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Hi Fellow K-Pop Fans❤️ How Do You Guys Handle Other Mean K-Pop Fans?

    Dec 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Idk where else to post this, but I had a post that caused a lot of anger and deleted it.…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Kpop stans being mad at BTS for not being “cancelled”

    Dec 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sometimes I’m surprised by how vile K-pop fans are towards BTS, but honestly, their reactions don’t surprise me. The industry…

    apology, BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Many K-Pop fans are kind of forgetting that comebacks are not just about the music.

    Dec 3, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Obviously this is not all or even most K-Pop fans. A lot of the talk now is just about the…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • New-gen K-pop fans and the habit of glazing idols…

    Nov 30, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I just came across a TikTok video of BM Ahyeon singing Golden at MAMA, and honestly, the performance didn’t sound…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Suga
  • ITZY Ryujin’s Marie Claire Korea December 2025 Editorial: A Bold Aura of Modern Glamour

    Nov 22, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ITZY Ryujin’s Marie Claire Korea December 2025 Editorial: A Bold Aura of Modern Glamour

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea. JYP Entertainment In the December 2025 issue of Marie Claire Korea, ITZY’s Ryujin emerges not…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • How can K-pop fans shape the success and image of their favorite groups?

    Nov 13, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi guys, I’m new to K-pop and still exploring. I’ve been diving into Black Pink, Katseye, and Twice, and I’m…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Malaysian PM shares G-Dragon’s APEC stage: “K-POP FOREVER”

    Nov 3, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    Malaysian PM shares G-Dragon’s APEC stage: “K-POP FOREVER”

    G-Dragon performs during the welcome dinner of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit.(Courtesy of Yonhap) When world leaders gathered…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Why does pointing out colourism in K-pop fandom get you labeled a Western scold when Black fans from multiple countries are saying the same thing?

    Oct 28, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    There’s this move that happens a lot in K-pop spaces when someone, usually a Black fan, points out colourism in…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Politics, study
  • How to address the toxic portions of the K-pop fanbase between an individual and broader perspective.

    Oct 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    How do you handle toxic users in K-pop? This came to mind when I happened across a comment that was…

    Discussion, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • Why do so many army’s seem to hate K-pop?

    Oct 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This is a weird thing I’ve noticed in my time in the army fandom over the years that has honestly…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • I wonder why some people get so obsessed with “deep voices”

    Oct 17, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve come across some social media platforms (specifically for K-pop) and everytime an idol uses their “lower chest voice register”…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • There’s a difference between a parasocial relationship and a celebrity crush, but nobody wants to listen

    Oct 15, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I am a K-pop stan, which unfortunately is losing its fandom culture due to an influx of new fans joining,…

    Celebrity, family, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question, Teenager
  • IVE Wonyoung Stuns in ELLE Korea x BVLGARI November 2025 Cover, Bridging K-pop Luxury Trends with Japanese Fashion Influence

    Oct 13, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE Wonyoung Stuns in ELLE Korea x BVLGARI November 2025 Cover, Bridging K-pop Luxury Trends with Japanese Fashion Influence

    Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment. ELLE Korea. BVLGARI In the upcoming November 2025 issue of ELLE Korea, IVE’s Wonyoung steps into a…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Seoul, Social Media, Tokyo
  • Which member do you think is different from how the general public sees them?

    Oct 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    This question came to mind because I asked some of my friends who aren’t big K-pop fans which idols they…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Question
  • IVE’s Liz Becomes the Fresh Face of S.NATURE, Launching Exclusive Skincare Giveaways and Fan Gift Card Events

    Oct 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    IVE’s Liz Becomes the Fresh Face of S.NATURE, Launching Exclusive Skincare Giveaways and Fan Gift Card Events

    Photo Credits: S.Nature Starship Entertainment S.NATURE has officially announced IVE’s Liz as its newest brand muse, marking an exciting partnership…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Do you think someone who is not Korean would be accepted into a K-Pop group?

    Oct 8, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Let’s say, for example, a girl from England who grew up in South Korea and is thus familiar with culture…

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

    Oct 4, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    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
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    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
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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