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  • Allday Project is meant for success thanks to long-craved male-female idol interactions

    Jun 27, 2025
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    I genuinely think Allday Project was a brilliant move. Many K-pop fans — especially those who enjoy seeing male and…

    Curiosity, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Do non kpop fans read subtitles for kpop songs?

    Jun 27, 2025
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    Every time when my friend or mom asks me to play a K-pop song, they complain that they can’t understand…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • From G-Dragon to Ibuki: Dongmyo emerges as global fashion hotspot

    Jun 27, 2025
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    From G-Dragon to Ibuki: Dongmyo emerges as global fashion hotspot

    Shoppers rummage through piles of secondhand clothes at the Dongmyo flea market Once a humble flea market popular among older…

    Fame, Honda, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Koreans, LG, Seoul, Social Media
  • ILLIT Minju’s Weverse Magazine Pictorial: Inside the K-pop Phenomenon, Group Dynamics, and the Global Fandom Platform

    Jun 27, 2025
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    ILLIT Minju’s Weverse Magazine Pictorial: Inside the K-pop Phenomenon, Group Dynamics, and the Global Fandom Platform

    Photo Credits: Wewere Magzine. Belift Lab In the June 2025 issue of Weverse Magazine, ILLIT’s Minju graces the pictorial pages,…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • Unpopular opinion “An idol’s beauty determines their success in the K-pop industry.”

    Jun 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Through following K-pop over the past four years, I’ve become convinced that an idol’s beauty determines their success, especially in…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry
  • TREASURE’s Junkyu and Asahi Lead a New Era: K-pop Icons Grace NYLON JAPAN’s Global Issue

    Jun 25, 2025
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    TREASURE’s Junkyu and Asahi Lead a New Era: K-pop Icons Grace NYLON JAPAN’s Global Issue

    Photo Credits: NYLON JAPAN YG Entertainment When NYLON JAPAN announced Junkyu and Asahi of TREASURE as the cover stars for…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Social Media
  • From a veteran K-pop fan here are things that I’ve see for the past 17 years

    Jun 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Most K-pop fans are immensely dimwitted, incapable of reading basic information, incapable of personal hygiene, can’t handle the truth, are…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Soju
  • [Update🙌] Popsy now supports Busan satoori(dialect) + lets you make your own idol photocards.

    Jun 22, 2025
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    Hi everyone! 🫶 A little while ago I shared Popsy, a free tool I made to help international fans write…

    Busan, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Is there any proof that the Kiss of Life excuse was created by AI?

    Jun 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    In this case, I’m talking about the second apology, which was written by the members. I’m asking because in literally…

    apology, Discussion, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • Are we against sasaengs and obsessed fansite? why are so many people defending them?

    Jun 9, 2025
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    I’m honestly confused by how some K-pop fans or some regular netizens, respond to sasaeng or greedy fansite behavior. There’s…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, netizens
  • Hoshi x Woozi (SEVENTEEN) are catching heat from STREET WOMAN FIGHTER viewers

    Jun 6, 2025
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    Here’s the context. MNET just dropped the new season of SWF called WORLD OF STREET WOMAN FIGHTER. Instead of sticking…

    family, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo
  • Hello fellow K-pop fans I need advice on how to work in the K-pop industry specifically HYBE since it’s my dream company

    Jun 5, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello!! I’m a 24 year old girl trying to work in K-pop. I am Korean and have been doing my…

    Advice, K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry
  • If there was one app for K-pop fans, what would you want it to include?

    May 30, 2025
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    I’m a longtime K-pop fan (multi-stan, like many of you), and I’ve always felt like the fan experience is way…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • 5 no-nos for Korean idols and celebrities… number 4 (well, 5 too) will shock you!

    May 29, 2025
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    1.Beware of the election seasons Politics is a sensitive issue everywhere around the world, and this holds very true in…

    apology, Celebrity, history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Military, Politics, Protest
  • HITGS appears in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview: Meet K-Pop’s Freshest Girl Group

    May 26, 2025
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    HITGS appears in Cosmopolitan Korea June 2025 Issue Pictorial Preview: Meet K-Pop’s Freshest Girl Group

    Photo Credits: H Music Entertainment. Cosmopolitan Korea The anticipation around HITGS continues to build as the five-member girl group graces…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Teenager
  • K-Pop Universe Music Fest 2025 in Barcelona: Wonho, Big Ocean, Rolling Quartz, KISU, and 8TURN Headline Star-Studded Lineup-Dates

    May 18, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Universe Music Fest 2025 in Barcelona: Wonho, Big Ocean, Rolling Quartz, KISU, and 8TURN Headline Star-Studded Lineup-Dates

    Photo Credit: Rolling Star Entertainment Barcelona is set to become the epicenter of K-pop excitement this June as the K-Pop…

    history, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • XG Drops “MILLION PLACES” Music Video and Wraps World Tour with Emotional Tokyo Dome Finale

    May 14, 2025
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    XG Drops “MILLION PLACES” Music Video and Wraps World Tour with Emotional Tokyo Dome Finale

    Photo Credits: XGALX Entertainment Global sensation XG has delivered a heartfelt gift to their fans with the release of the…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tokyo, travel
  • Miyeon of i-dle Stuns in Dazed Korea’s May 2025 Jimmy Choo Pictorial: K-pop Meets Luxury Fashion Legacy

    May 14, 2025
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    Miyeon of i-dle Stuns in Dazed Korea’s May 2025 Jimmy Choo Pictorial: K-pop Meets Luxury Fashion Legacy

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea. Jimmy Choo. Cube Entertainment Miyeon, the celebrated vocalist of the newly rebranded K-pop group i-dle, has…

    history, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • Giselle of aespa Shines on Marie Claire Korea x LOEWE June 2025 Cover: Upcoming Events and What’s Next for the K-pop Star

    May 14, 2025
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    Giselle of aespa Shines on Marie Claire Korea x LOEWE June 2025 Cover: Upcoming Events and What’s Next for the K-pop Star

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea. LOEWE. SM Entertainment Giselle, a standout member of the global K-pop sensation aespa, is captivating…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Social Media
  • ILLIT Shines on Vogue Korea’s June 2025 Cover as K-pop Group Confirms Comeback and Major Fan Events

    May 14, 2025
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    ILLIT Shines on Vogue Korea’s June 2025 Cover as K-pop Group Confirms Comeback and Major Fan Events

    Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. Belift Lab. HYBE The K-pop world is buzzing as ILLIT, the breakout girl group formed by…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Seoul, Social Media
  • aespa’s “Who Stole the Pizza?” CF: Behind the Scenes, Crew Insights, and K-Pop Fans’ Buzz

    May 14, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    aespa’s “Who Stole the Pizza?” CF: Behind the Scenes, Crew Insights, and K-Pop Fans’ Buzz

    Credits: No More Pizza. SM Entertainment In a playful twist on the classic whodunit, K-pop sensation aespa has taken center…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, KT, Social Media
  • Meet alaKarte- Frustrated with pc + general merch trading- a couple of us got together and built a kpop safe-space/ marketplace [Testers and Feedback wanted]

    May 10, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello everyone, Since I started collecting pcs and then other merch, I’ve been frustrated with the stress of making sure…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG, Question, Stress
  • Kpop idols that didn’t gaf when they got hate bombarded

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Are there any idols that just did not care at all when they got hate bombarded for doing something K-pop…

    apology, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Scandal
  • HITGS Shines in L’OFFICIEL KOREA YK Edition: 2025 Summer Special Pictorial Preview & Complete Member Profiles

    Apr 29, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    HITGS Shines in L’OFFICIEL KOREA YK Edition: 2025 Summer Special Pictorial Preview & Complete Member Profiles

    Photo Credits: L’Officiel Korea H Music Entertainment The rising K-pop girl group HITGS is making waves with a captivating pictorial…

    Daejeon, Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Teenager
  • XLOV 2025 Tour: K-Pop’s Rising Stars to Electrify Japan, Korea Tourism Festival, K-LOVERS FES, and Boseong Tea Festival

    Apr 28, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    XLOV 2025 Tour: K-Pop’s Rising Stars to Electrify Japan, Korea Tourism Festival, K-LOVERS FES, and Boseong Tea Festival

    Photo Credits: 257 Entertainment 日本語版を見る With a debut that’s still fresh in the minds of K-pop fans, XLOV is quickly…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Tourism
  • Has HYBE committed CA with elephant pants?

    Apr 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Thai K-pop fans are debating if it is appropriate that elephant pants appear in the catalogue of BTS’ pop up…

    BTS, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • K-pop fans often criticize the industry for pushing unrealistic standards of perfection, yet they’re the first to spread hate and toxicity the moment an idol does something “imperfect” by their own subjective standards.

    Apr 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    And by “imperfect,” it’s based on their bias, taste, and totally subjective. At the first “mistake” they see, they will…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • K-pop fans genuinely need to learn what PR is.

    Apr 11, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    PR (Public Relations) exists—and I feel like a lot of K-pop fans forget that. I’m not saying every idol is…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Scandal
  • Calling Out Pannchoa’s Bias: The Misleading Narrative Against LE SSERAFIM

    Mar 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Sorry, but I just need to let this out. At this point, can we do something about Pannchoa and their…

    Controversy, history, K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • How would you rank all of LE SSERAFIM’s title tracks when you first listened to them?

    Mar 14, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Now that “Hot” has been released, how would you rank all of LE SSERAFIM’s title tracks when you first listened…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans
  • MONSTA X’s I.M Stuns in Exclusive March 2025 Photoshoot for THE STAR Magazine

    Mar 12, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    MONSTA X’s I.M Stuns in Exclusive March 2025 Photoshoot for THE STAR Magazine

    K-pop fans are in for a treat as MONSTA X member I.M graces the pages of THE STAR Magazine’s March…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry
  • TEMPEST Unveils Vibrant ‘RE: Full Of Youth’ Concept, Promising a Storm of Energy in K-Pop Scene

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    TEMPEST Unveils Vibrant ‘RE: Full Of Youth’ Concept, Promising a Storm of Energy in K-Pop Scene

    K-pop fans are abuzz with excitement as TEMPEST, the dynamic six-member boy group under Yuehua Entertainment, prepares to release their…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop Fans, LG
  • Taeyeon is having her own Eras Tour: Celebrating 10 years of solo career with The Tense Asia Tour

    Mar 9, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I have seen many K-Pop fans wishing idol groups had their own version of the Eras Tour. So, wait no…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Stress
  • K-Pop Sensation Hi-Fi Un!corn Teases “OMG” Cover with Stunning Concept Photos

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-Pop Sensation Hi-Fi Un!corn Teases “OMG” Cover with Stunning Concept Photos

    K-pop fans are in for a treat as the rising group Hi-Fi Un!corn gears up to release their special cover…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, KT, KT&G, Seoul, Social Media
  • KiiKii Takes Center Stage in Allure Korea x CHARLES & KEITH Collaboration

    Mar 7, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    KiiKii Takes Center Stage in Allure Korea x CHARLES & KEITH Collaboration

    Rising K-pop girl group KiiKii is set to grace the digital cover of Allure Korea’s April 2025 issue, showcasing the…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, Photography, Social Media
  • Red Velvet’s Seulgi Stuns in New Teasers for “Accidentally On Purpose” Solo Comeback

    Feb 27, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Red Velvet’s Seulgi Stuns in New Teasers for “Accidentally On Purpose” Solo Comeback

    K-pop fans are buzzing with excitement as Red Velvet’s Seulgi gears up for her highly anticipated solo comeback. The talented…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, K-pop industry, LG, Mystery, purpose
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Latest Korean News

  • What is in the US-Greenland-Denmark security deal?September 22, 2026
    The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement… Read more: What is in the US-Greenland-Denmark security deal?
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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