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How do native Koreans feel about redevelopment?
I’ve lived in Korea for a while and have some close Korean friends but I wasn’t sure if this was…
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What is your stance on prerecorded vocals?
For those unfamiliar with the terminology, prerecorded vocals are essentially vocals recorded beforehand specifically to mimic a live performance. I’ve…
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Korea Times “Can K-pop answer criticism that it is a corporate product?”
This is a strictly don’t-shoot-the-messenger kinda situation, but I saw this article in the Korea Times about a highly unpopular…
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are there any current or former idols you’d wish did a memoir?
i don’t read often (i really should), but the memoir and autobiographical genre is my favorite type of book. thinking…
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Bish Bash Bosh: Mimi of Oh My Girl Rewrites the Rules of Solo K-Pop
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The Moment Before the Drop Her fists hit the mixer before her eyes ever meet the camera. Rings catch red…
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Genuine Thoughts About The Cortis Discourse?
1) Cortis do not want a typical kpop fandom. I think their management is aiming for a global audience that…
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The shift in kpop vocals (diction & articulation) from older generations to newer ones, as observed by a top-tier 2nd generation kpop vocalist
I’m not a huge listener of kpop outside of 2nd and 3rd generation, which was why I’m curious as to…
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HueningKai & Huening Bahiyyih Are Redefining K-pop’s Next Chapter
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A New Kind of Spotlight There is something quietly revolutionary about watching siblings rewrite the rules of global pop in…
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What are your thoughts on the Mark situation, especially as an NCT fan?
(Disclaimer this is asked out of genuine curiosity no harmful intent was made) Okay I am not like a huge…
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Asia Hit by Record Heat, Floods & Sea Levels in 2025
The WMO report paints a pretty alarming picture for Asia: record heat, major floods, glacier loss, and rising sea levels…
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BOYNEXTDOOR and the Meaning of HOME (Album Appreciation)
BOYNEXTDOOR has just released their first studio album HOME! This album has been an incredible labor of love from the…
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Should Japanese terrestrial television impose a total ban on K-Pop idols? Rethinking the lopsided broadcasting dynamics between Korea and Japan.
To clarify, there is no official law banning J-Pop in Korea. However, it is widely understood as an unwritten, taboo…
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H.O.W: Five Hearts, One Legacy — K-pop’s Most Daring Debut of 2026
in FeedsH.O.W rewrites the debut playbook — and the K-pop era itself There is a silence before a debut that the…
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I’m getting tired of going into discussions in good faith when the other person in the discussion is not, does anyone else feel the same?
As we all know there are a lot of people that love making fun of the kpop community. There are…
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Native Teachers’ Union Seminar in Daejeon
The Native Teachers’ Union will be hosting a seminar in Daejeon at the KCTU HQ on June 20th from 2-4…
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Historical Korean movement footage connected to Kim Won-bo was recently discussed in an international heritage education forum
https://reddit.com/link/1t71f7w/video/mz5iagchevzg1/player The discussion was published on an international TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) forum connected to the UNESCO-UNEVOC…
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What we’re your most controversial K-pop opinions?
I’ve been on K-pop for just 2 years (Nov 2023) but I witnessed lots of controversies like plagiarism of songs,…
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HYBE is prioritizing their groups going viral so much to the point where it’s harming their artistry
To start, this isn’t meant to be a hate post at all. I enjoy songs from all of the groups…
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African writers share global insights on Afropolitanism, Black consciousness at Korea University
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Two prominent African writers engaged Korea University students in Seoul in a discussion on Afropolitanism and Black consciousness, offering global…
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How do you guys feel about the phrase “___ looks healthy” in the kpop space? *Warning:bit of a long post*
As someone who personally knows a few dancers, has grown up on trashy, problematic shows which would often speak on…
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Xdinary Heroes in Japan: Rock-Band K-pop, Neatly Disordered and Unstoppable
in FeedsPhoto Credits: KITTO Magazine + JYP’s STUDIO J Xdinary Heroes’ Kitto Magazine Japan digital cover feels like a signal flare…
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Trying to understand the hype around K-Pop Demon Hunters and why it’s Oscar-worthy
We’ve been seeing a lot of discussion about K-Pop Demon Hunters lately since it first came out, with many people…
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Western critics and journalists continuing to platform untrustworthy “experts” to talk about Kpop
Music critic and internet personality Anthony Fantano from The Needle Drop recently released a video on “The State of Kpop“,…
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Opinions that I have gathered throughout the years
Spent an unfortunate amount of time on kpop reddit a couple years ago, left for my sanity and now I’m…
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Question Cortis, Lngshot and AllDayProject Stans
Why do you guys stan any of these groups? Be honest because with all of the controversies going on, I…
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Happy to share everyday perspectives on life in Korea
Hi everyone, I’m from Korea and enjoy talking about everyday life and culture here. Rather than explaining things in a…
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Why is K-pop criticized for “stealing Black culture” more than Western pop acts with obvious Black music influences?
We all know that K-pop is often accused of appropriating Black American music or culture — things like hip hop,…
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Thoughts on the current dynamic between CBX and the rest of EXO?
With everything that has happened recently between SM and CBX, including reports about SM freezing CBX’s assets, I’ve been wondering…
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IVE BANG BANG Teaser: Bold Visuals Ignite REVIVE+ Fire
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Photo Credits: Starship Entertainment IVE’s “BANG BANG” pre-release single explodes today, February 9, 2026, at 6 PM KST, priming fans…
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[Question] Seeking Your Insights: How do International Fans Truly Experience K-Pop?
Hi everyone! I’m currently running a blog where I dive deep into the world of K-Pop—specifically focusing on the artists,…
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I was wondering out of curiosity, how do some people who have undergone a difficult time in their life feel that kpop saved or helped them navigate it?
A few people I have met have stated to me before that x kpop group have saved them or been…
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MPMG WEEK 2026 “BLUE OCEAN” Global Music Audition: How Indie Artists Can Apply Online and Perform Live in Seoul’s New Wave Showcase
Photo Credits: MPMG In 2026, Seoul’s indie music scene is gearing up for a fresh surge of new talent as…
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What’s Enhypen’s popularity like from a non fan perspective?
I’m really curious about something and I’m hoping people outside the Engene/Enhypen bubble can give me some honest insight. And…
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Korean Christians, how do you read Yu Jie’s call to forgive Japan?
I recently came across an article by Yu Jie published in The Asia-Pacific Journal back in 2008: “The Anti-Japanese Resistance…
