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Writing my final English paper about a chosen subculture on Kpop
in Communityone of my sources needs to be a personal interview but literally nobody I know irl listens to kpop so…
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Can anyone help me translate some Korean for a book?
in CommunityI am writing a novel and while Google translate and ChatGPT have been helpful so far, I want to make…
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SHINee’s Onew Set to Release 4th Mini Album with Pre-release Single ‘만세’
K-pop fans, get ready for an exciting new release from one of SHINee’s beloved members! Onew, known for his distinctive…
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is being a kpop stan ethical? boycotting?
in Communityi’ll be honest and say that i’m having a moral dilemma but i’m what some may call a bleeding heart…
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I finally figured out what this whole New Jeans situation reminds me of
in CommunitySo many thoughts but I will keep this as short as possible. I was listening to music on shuffle and…
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ONEUS: Charting New Heights with ‘Rupert’s Drop’ and an Exciting World Tour
ONEUS is releasing a new digital single titled ‘루퍼트의 눈물 (Rupert’s Drop)’. The concept photos for this release have been…
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Ttukbaegi (뚝배기): Meant for Individual Portions?
in CommunityMy Korean food experience is almost entirely from restaurants, but I’m trying to start cooking korean food at home more.…
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If you could ask any kpop artist 3 questions, what would they be?
in CommunityYou win a chance to sit down with any kpop artist and have a non-creepy chat over coffee/food/whatever you wish.…
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The Rise and Fall of Martial Law and Dictatorships in Korea: A Tale of People’s Power
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Introduction to Martial Law in Korea Martial law is a legal framework that enables the government to assume control and…
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What does it mean for a group to be your “ult”?
in CommunityAs we all know, Spotify Wrapped came out yesterday. I didn’t expect my ult group to be in my top…
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South Korea President to Lift Martial Law After Parliament Rejects Move
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South Korea’s Parliament voted to end martial law just hours after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared the move, accusing opposition…
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POLL: What is your profession as an foreigner in Korea?
in CommunityRecommend responding only if you’re currently living in Korea (not just visiting). This was an idea based off another question,…
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NPS incurs $500 million in missed gains due to improper forex hedging
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The National Pension Service’s fund management committee is its top decision-making body The National Pension Service (NPS), South Korea’s state-run…
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So where will IZNA fit in when it comes to 5th gen?
in CommunityIt’s been close to a week since their debut and although there have been mixed reactions, they’ve already sold 250K…
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Korea Zinc’s role questioned in SM Entertainment stock manipulation case
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Korea Zinc’s headquarters in Seoul When OneAsia Partners, a Seoul-based private equity fund operator, revised part of its PEF Havana…
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Red Velvet’s Irene Blooms in Her Solo Debut with “Like A Flower”
In a highly anticipated move, Red Velvet’s Irene has finally ventured into the solo music scene with her debut single,…
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I hate fan signs and fan call events. Is there a better alternative?
in CommunityI understand their importance. Fan signs and fan call events are some of the biggest driving factors in album sales…
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Korean Music Awards Show Poll Update (+ a small reminder)
in CommunityPoll Question: Which Award Shows actually matter? (or somewhat equivalent to a “Korean” Grammys) | Original Post Here Total Votes:…
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Misinformation about Qwer Chodan spread in this sub
in CommunityRe: https://www.reddit.com/r/kpopthoughts/comments/1gyeasf/addressing_the_online_discourse_surrounding_qwer/ Note: None of this justifies the hate, death threats this groups has gotten online. However the post made…
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Which concerts did you go to this year? Who did you end up missing out on? Who was your favorite?!
in CommunityTitle. It seems like a good bunch of groups toured this year so who did you end up seeing? How…
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Addressing the online discourse surrounding QWER.
in CommunityWarning, heavy topics ahead. Some of you may have heard of the tragic incident involving a Korean streamer named Jammi95.…
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Can I steam banchans?
in CommunityThis is such a silly question but I just got this rice cooker with a steamer. Let’s say I’m trying…
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Rice cakes question
in CommunityI came here to ask. How do you keep rice cakes from getting cracks in the freezer and being a…
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What do you prefer as a ran? Recognition or reputation?
in CommunityWith award season in full swing, I’ve got a question for you all! Would you rather have your group… A.…
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Korean Snack with Mushroom Poisoning
in CommunityHey guys, my friends told me there’s a Korean snack product that stopped production due to some mushroom poisons? I’m…
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dual-citizen flight ticket question
in CommunityHello, I am a Korean American planning a Japan/Korea trip (US->Japan->Korea->US), and I have a quick question about the ticket…
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Question for ZB1 fans. Are the original companies allowed to demand their trainees back? Or on groups that are formed on a show, who gets the say on what they do with a group
in CommunityI think ZB1 make really fun boy group songs but they were formed on a show and are from different…
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Process to book dental appointments in Seoul
in CommunityLong shot. Excuse my ignorance. I’m visiting Korea next week for a wedding. Just now, I paid around $4k for…
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Rosé Unveiled: A Deep Dive into Her Soulful Story in i-D’s November Issue
In a dazzling showcase of talent and style, BLACKPINK’s Rosé has graced the covers of i-D magazine’s November 2024 Special…
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Hyundai Mobis aims to expand non-captive sales to 40% as it goes global
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Hyundai Mobis CEO Lee Gyu-suk unveils the company’s long-term business strategy at the firm’s CEO Investor Day 2024 South Korea’s…
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Likelihood of an Idol being successful after leaving their group and/or company…
in CommunityThis question stems from Golden Child. I got interested in the group in late 2020, listened to some of their…
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Jaengban Guksu- Makguksu ?
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Maybe it’s a stupid questions but you know how 쟁반국수 or some 막국수 are served and then you have to…
