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  • A.C.E Junhee 2026 US Tour INTO THE OCEAN: All You Need to Know About His Upcoming North American Journey

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    A.C.E Junhee 2026 US Tour INTO THE OCEAN: All You Need to Know About His Upcoming North American Journey

    Photo Credits: H&P Entertainment Junhee’s Background and History Park Junhee, known mononymously as Junhee, is a renowned South Korean singer,…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Seoul, Tokyo
  • 2PM Jang Wooyoung Celebrates 10 Years in Japan with Stunning Best Album ‘3650.zip’ Featuring Exclusive Jacket & Artist Images

    Nov 26, 2025
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    2PM Jang Wooyoung Celebrates 10 Years in Japan with Stunning Best Album ‘3650.zip’ Featuring Exclusive Jacket & Artist Images

    Photo Credits: JYP Entertainment Marking a memorable milestone, 2PM’s Jang Wooyoung commemorates his decade-long solo career in Japan with the…

    history, Japan, K-pop, Tokyo
  • After seeing APT. and Golden in the GRAMMY noms, how are we feeling about K-pop finally getting some real recognition?

    Nov 26, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Lowkey, it still feels wild seeing K-pop artists in the Grammy nominations. ROSÉ and Bruno with APT. and HUNTR/X showing…

    K-pop
  • ZB1 Unveils Captivating 3-Cover Edition for Numéro TOKYO’s Jan/Feb 2026 Special — A Visual Feast of Style and Charisma

    Nov 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    ZB1 Unveils Captivating 3-Cover Edition for Numéro TOKYO’s Jan/Feb 2026 Special — A Visual Feast of Style and Charisma

    Photo Credits: Numéro TOKYO WAKE ONE ZB1, the rising K-pop sensation, is captivating fans once again with a stunning preview…

    history, Japan, K-pop, k-pop merchandise, Tokyo
  • JUNNY Brings [null]: Canadian-Korean R&B Star Announces 2026 North America Tour Dates, History, and How to Get Tickets

    Nov 25, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    JUNNY Brings [null]: Canadian-Korean R&B Star Announces 2026 North America Tour Dates, History, and How to Get Tickets

    Photo Credits: MAUVE COMPANY About JUNNY JUNNY, born Kim Hyeong-Jun (주니), is a Korean-Canadian singer-songwriter and producer known for his…

    history, K-pop, LG, Seoul, Teenager
  • Criticism on song length under the guise of art is so one dimensional for a lot of you

    Nov 25, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Before even listing to songs if it says 2:30 it’s immediate complainant and whining. Without seeing how any other aspect…

    K-pop
  • Not sure if this is the right place for this; if you were to make your own Kpop company, what would be the positive changes you’d make in the industry that are good for everyone?

    Nov 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m not sure if this is the right place for this I apologize if it isn’t, but if you were…

    K-pop
  • Beyond the Stage: Enhypen’s Fashion Evolution and Iconic Magazine Covers [Feature]

    Nov 23, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Beyond the Stage: Enhypen’s Fashion Evolution and Iconic Magazine Covers [Feature]

    Photo Credits: Belift Lab. Virgin Music (Japan) Geffen Records (US) Enhypen, one of the rapidly ascending K-pop groups, has long blurred the…

    Japan, K-pop, K-pop industry, Seoul
  • What are some of your favorite interviews/moments from interviews?

    Nov 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Do you have any interviews that really stood out to you? It could be for any reason. With K-pop, I…

    K-pop, Question
  • Explore the Hong Kong 2025 Chromosome Universe New Year Countdown Show Lineup Featuring EXO Stars and Rising Talent

    Nov 23, 2025
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    Explore the Hong Kong 2025 Chromosome Universe New Year Countdown Show Lineup Featuring EXO Stars and Rising Talent

    Credits: 2025 Chromosome Universe New Year Countdown Show The 2025 Chromosome Universe New Year Countdown Show in Hong Kong promises…

    K-pop, KT
  • BAE173’s Hangyul & Muzin Set to Ignite Beijing with Solo Fanmeetings in December

    Nov 23, 2025
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    BAE173’s Hangyul & Muzin Set to Ignite Beijing with Solo Fanmeetings in December

    Photo Credits: PocketDol Studio BAE173 is eagerly bringing their fanmeeting “H:our” to Beijing, featuring solo events from members Hangyul and…

    Japan, K-pop
  • Jyp being a pastor (or preacher idk) is just too funny to me

    Nov 23, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I was on TikTok and I came across this guy explaining why god allows suffering. My first reaction was “do…

    K-pop, KT
  • I-DLE Minnie Radiates High-Fashion Elegance in ELLE Hong Kong December 2025 Issue: A Deep Dive into Her Iconic Editorial Looks

    Nov 22, 2025
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    I-DLE Minnie Radiates High-Fashion Elegance in ELLE Hong Kong December 2025 Issue: A Deep Dive into Her Iconic Editorial Looks

    Photo Credits: ELLE Hong Kong CUBE Entertainment I-DLE Minnie graces the December 2025 cover and pictorial of ELLE Hong Kong…

    K-pop
  • What would happen if UNIS Gehlee joins Miss Universe someday??

    Nov 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    idk if UNIS would still be active but WHAT IF Gehlee joins an international beauty pageant like Miss Universe (that’s…

    K-pop
  • Good sides of Korean work culture in the entertainment industry

    Nov 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve asked several times about Korean work culture, and I’ve noticed that every comment has been negative. People often discuss…

    K-pop
  • 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
  • The Best K-pop reacts to Thirst Tweets Award goes to

    Nov 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    DRUM ROLL PLEASE It’s none other than SEVENTEEN’s DK, Joshua and Dino What do y’all think of the youtube video?…

    K-pop
  • Taeyeon’s “Panorama: The Best of TAEYEON” – A Cinematic Fashion Edit celebrating a Decade of Artistry

    Nov 22, 2025
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    Taeyeon’s “Panorama: The Best of TAEYEON” – A Cinematic Fashion Edit celebrating a Decade of Artistry

    Photo Credits: SM Entertainment Taeyeon, the iconic main vocalist of Girls’ Generation, graces the stage of her illustrious solo career…

    K-pop, LG, Photography
  • Community, can you help me with a survey?

    Nov 22, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Hello people, I’m new to the k-pop world, and to the forum, but can I ask you a favor? For…

    K-pop, Survey
  • National Museum merch is wild — they even have the Demon Hunters ‘gat’

    Nov 21, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    National Museum merch is wild — they even have the Demon Hunters ‘gat’

    So I ended up watching this video of Kany (the dancer/influencer who’s been popping up everywhere in Korea lately) checking…

    K-pop, Seoul
  • Candy Tears: Baby DONT Cry’s Dazed Korea December 2025 Pictorial Unveils the Radiance of P Nation’s Iconic New Girl Group

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Candy Tears: Baby DONT Cry’s Dazed Korea December 2025 Pictorial Unveils the Radiance of P Nation’s Iconic New Girl Group

    Photo Credits: Dazed Korea P Nation In a season dominated by frost and steel, Dazed Korea’s December 2025 issue melts…

    K-pop
  • LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon Transforms into a Crystal Goddess in Marie Claire Korea x Swarovski December 2025 Pictorial Preview

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    LE SSERAFIM’s Chaewon Transforms into a Crystal Goddess in Marie Claire Korea x Swarovski December 2025 Pictorial Preview

    Photo Credits: Marie Claire Korea Swarovski Source Music At the zenith of contemporary K-pop artistry and high fashion, LE SSERAFIM’s…

    K-pop
  • The Jackson Wang Joke about him hosting all the crazy parties in fanfics isn’t even true I find.

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay, so yeah this is just a more silly, unserious rant, however this has been bugging me for awhile. It’s…

    BTS, K-pop
  • WOODZ Commands the December 2025 @Style Magazine Cover with Contemporary Elegance and Artful Fashion Narratives in Striking Pictorials

    Nov 20, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    WOODZ Commands the December 2025 @Style Magazine Cover with Contemporary Elegance and Artful Fashion Narratives in Striking Pictorials

    In the December 2025 issue of @Style Magazine, WOODZ emerges as a profound embodiment of contemporary elegance and conceptual sophistication,…

    K-pop
  • NMIXX Jiwoo Radiates Timeless Elegance in Cosmopolitan Korea x iRecipe December 2025 Pictorial: A Style and Beauty Masterclass

    Nov 19, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    NMIXX Jiwoo Radiates Timeless Elegance in Cosmopolitan Korea x iRecipe December 2025 Pictorial: A Style and Beauty Masterclass

    Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea. iRecipe. JYP Entertainment NMIXX’s Jiwoo graces the December 2025 issue of Cosmopolitan Korea in collaboration with…

    K-pop
  • Psycho is definitely the best BM comeback

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Everything is right here, great song, entertainment choreography, mood of MV. Simply song suits 100% BM. Hope that they would…

    K-pop
  • Let’s talk about this specific favoritism in K-pop spaces.

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    Okay so you know how we’re always talking about how some groups are treated better on this app, or just…

    K-pop
  • G-Dragon named one of the “21st century’s best dressers”: only Asian artist on the list

    Nov 18, 2025
    in Feeds, News
    G-Dragon named one of the “21st century’s best dressers”: only Asian artist on the list

    G-Dragon performs during the APEC 2025 summit banquet held on Oct. 31 in Gyeongju, Korea. G-Dragon has once again reaffirmed…

    K-pop
  • FIFTY FIFTY appears in Olive Young’s My Precious Vol. 42: A Vogue-Style Editorial Journey of Elegant Beauty and High-Fashion Charm

    Nov 17, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    FIFTY FIFTY appears in Olive Young’s My Precious Vol. 42: A Vogue-Style Editorial Journey of Elegant Beauty and High-Fashion Charm

    Photo Credits: Olive Young. Attrakt Entertainment FIFTY FIFTY’s striking presence in Olive Young’s “My Precious” Vol. 42 magazine issue marks a…

    K-pop, KT
  • Part 2 of naming K-pop songs for each category!

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    I didn’t expect to do two parts to this, but I came up with more. It was too late to…

    K-pop, Question
  • Highway Reverie: Inside CLASS:y’s ‘Hitchhiking’ Concept Shoot—A High-Fashion Tale of Freedom, Cinematic Narrative, and Visual Rebellion

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Highway Reverie: Inside CLASS:y’s ‘Hitchhiking’ Concept Shoot—A High-Fashion Tale of Freedom, Cinematic Narrative, and Visual Rebellion

    Photo Credits: K-Tigers CLASS:y, the genre-blurring K-pop ensemble celebrated for their aesthetic audacity, have delivered a cinematic visual feast in…

    BTS, Curiosity, Discussion, K-pop, LG, Stress, travel
  • K-Pop Sensation HyunA Faints on Stage Following A Drastic 10kg Weight Loss in only One Month

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds
    K-Pop Sensation HyunA Faints on Stage Following A Drastic 10kg Weight Loss in only One Month

    submitted by /u/esporx [link] [comments]

    K-pop
  • so glad the former VCHA gets to rebrand as “GIRLSET”

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Community, Feeds

    After ‘Little Miss’ was released, I immediately stan them like how I would stan Katseye. Aside from many dilemmas with…

    K-pop
  • Radiant Constellations: Vogue-Style Analysis of tripleS msnz’s ‘Beyond Beauty’ Mini Album Individual & Group Concepts in Editorial Detail

    Nov 16, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    Radiant Constellations: Vogue-Style Analysis of tripleS msnz’s ‘Beyond Beauty’ Mini Album Individual & Group Concepts in Editorial Detail

    Photo Credits: ModHaus tripleS msnz’s debut mini album, “Beyond Beauty,” unveils a bold, multi-faceted vision of femininity through a series…

    BTS, Democracy, Genesis, K-pop
  • VVUP’s “VVON” Mini Album Concept Photoshoot: A High-Fashion Fusion of Fantasy and Reality with Edgy Styling and Bold Visual Narratives

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    VVUP’s “VVON” Mini Album Concept Photoshoot: A High-Fashion Fusion of Fantasy and Reality with Edgy Styling and Bold Visual Narratives

    Photo Credits: egoENT Emerging as a striking force in the 4th generation K-pop scene, the girl group VVUP launches their…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop
  • K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST Announces Haru (former NATURE) & Yuuri (former LUNARSOLAR) as Judges — How to Apply Online

    Nov 15, 2025
    in Entertainment, Feeds
    K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST Announces Haru (former NATURE) & Yuuri (former LUNARSOLAR) as Judges — How to Apply Online

    Photo Credit: K-Land The K-LAND 2026 WINTER K-POP CONTEST is making headlines this year with the announcement that Haru (formerly of NATURE)…

    BTS, Japan, K-pop, purpose, Social Media
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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