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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…
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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?
There’s this move that happens a lot in K-pop spaces when someone, usually a Black fan, points out colourism in…
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How to address the toxic portions of the K-pop fanbase between an individual and broader perspective.
How do you handle toxic users in K-pop? This came to mind when I happened across a comment that was…
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Why do so many army’s seem to hate K-pop?
This is a weird thing I’ve noticed in my time in the army fandom over the years that has honestly…
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There’s a difference between a parasocial relationship and a celebrity crush, but nobody wants to listen
I am a K-pop stan, which unfortunately is losing its fandom culture due to an influx of new fans joining,…
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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…
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Which member do you think is different from how the general public sees them?
This question came to mind because I asked some of my friends who aren’t big K-pop fans which idols they…
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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…
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Do you think someone who is not Korean would be accepted into a K-Pop group?
Let’s say, for example, a girl from England who grew up in South Korea and is thus familiar with culture…
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I’m not Taiwanese, yet I feel excited about TWICE’s upcoming concerts in Taiwan
Apparently they are going to be performing three times in the country, twice in Kaohsiung next month and once in…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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What are your favorite cute songs from soloists with powerful voices?
As the title says; for the K-pop fans who love cute songs, what are your favorite cute songs by k-pop…
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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? ???? ??
Why does it feel like East Asian K-pop fans would not be as appreciative of Black male K-pop idols as…
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LE SSERAFIM’s Hong Eunchae Stuns on non-no Magazine Special Edition Cover with Exclusive Interview Insight
Photo Credits: Non-no Magazine. Source Music LE SSERAFIM’s youngest member, Hong Eunchae, is stepping further into the spotlight as she graces…
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K-pop fans , is it necessary to compare groups for no reason ????
I see so many reels of fans who bring down another group to bring up their favs . ( Ifykyk)…
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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…
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How EN– turned a K-Pop hater into a Fan…
So, I’ve thought about sharing this story for a while, but it’s officially been over a year, so I FINALLY…
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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
I have been a fan since 2019, but I have been aware of K-pop since 2014/2015 and I’ve seen the…
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Adding to the topic about holding idols accountable.
Now, we’ve been seeing a lot of posts pop up about K-pop fans and their hypocrisy in calling out idols,…
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Do you think we’ll ever see another boy group like BigBang, Exo, or BTS?
I’ve been wondering about this a lot. Groups like BigBang, Exo, and BTS weren’t just popular with fans, they were…
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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…
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Why is there so much doomposting in kpop?
I get that as fans we want our favorite groups to have all the success and recognition they deserve, but…
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Blockxy: The Dramatic New Wave of K-pop – Introducing the Rising Girl Group and Their Debut ‘On a night like this’ – [Music Video]
Blockxy (블록시) is a newly debuted K-pop girl group that made a splash in August 2025 with their first mini…
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Well I guess, I’m finally done with Stray Kids..
It honestly took me some time to finally put this into words, but I feel like I’ve started to slowly…
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Looking For Beta Testers For New K-Pop App
Hi everyone! An exciting new K-Pop app is coming to market and is starting beta testing soon! We are looking…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
