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Am I the only one who finds it disrespectful and disingenuous whenever a person says “xx deserves Blackpink’s popularity?
Recently, I had seen posts, videos, and comments stating that “xx deserves Blackpink’s popularity” as these posts, videos, and comments…
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How would you rank these 2nd-gen girl groups by popularity in Korea (2010–2014)?
I got into K-pop around 2019–2020, so I didn’t experience the 2nd gen in real time. Recently, I’ve become really…
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BANG CHAN: ARCHITECT OF THE SONIC REVOLUTION (W KOREA x FENDI AUGUST 2026)
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Feature Story THE DETONATION The flashbulbs detonate first—a relentless wall of white light cutting through the dim studio air like…
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Are there Kpop Reviewing Apps / Websites?
I currently write on Record Club but feel a bit annoyed at the structure of it. RYM seems like the…
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Why did fans think that 2NE1 and Blackpink had beef?
Back in late 2024, 2NE1 had started their Welcome Back Tour at the Olympic Hall in Seoul, South Korea. During…
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What are your favorite bridges from K-Pop songs?
For me personally, BTS’s Dis-ease, EXO’s Tempo, and Ateez’s Inception come to mind. These three songs are just… so magical!…
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LA VIE EN ROSÉ: The Girl Who Turned Stillness Into a Weapon
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She is lying on concrete like it’s a throne. One leg extended into the frame like a blade, patent heel…
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How can a K-pop group reach #1 on the Spotify Global Chart?
In K-pop, the only K-pop acts to reach number #1 on the Spotify Global Chart are BTS (2020, 2023, 2026)…
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4Minute vs Secret: Who Was Bigger in Korea?
I’ve been thinking about comparing 4Minute and Secret. Both groups were pretty prominent during the 2nd gen era, but I’m…
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They should stick to their group for their own good.
K-pop idols who have no distinct character shouldn’t be debuted as a soloist. It’s too risky and most of their…
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Are there any current gen K-pop groups with a dual concept like Red Velvet?
Basically something like their Red and Velvet sides where the group has two different sounds/concepts that are actually part of…
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What was, without a doubt, the most visually stunning K-Pop music video released in recent months?
Among the following music videos, which one did you think was the best produced, had the best concept or narrative,…
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Hanteo possibly biggest counting error ever?
So in case you haven’t heard Hanteo just adjusted real time sales data for NCT 127’s comeback “Blingy”. Up until…
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K-pop fans don’t take the “artist” label seriously and just use it as a shield to put down the groups that they don’t like even if the members of that group write their own songs.
Disclaimer: I don’t care if an idol doesn’t write or produce their own lyrics as those two factors are not…
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Fandom Before Music/stage/performance/official debute
Now that I’m following K-pop more closely, I’ve started noticing something interesting. HYBE’s new group Tude debuted today, but even…
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The reason why fans treat the bold actions of female acts and male acts differently is more than just misogyny.
Disclaimer: I am not saying that misogyny does not play a factor in this as it does play a very…
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when “problematic” becomes a fandom weapon
I’ve been thinking about how K-pop fandoms handle “problematic” behavior, and I feel like there are two very different things…
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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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Giselle Doesn’t Follow K-Pop’s Rules. She’s Rewriting Them
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In Marie Claire Korea x LOEWE’s September issue, aespa’s Giselle stops chasing the center of the frame — because she’s…
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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
in FeedsLIGHT 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…
