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  • My raw, honest thoughts on current K-pop (NCT 127, RIIZE, ENHYPEN, aespa, NMIXX) — Strictly from a music consumer.

    Nov 4, 2026
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    As a consumer who listens to K-pop purely for the music, I want to share my honest thoughts on the…

    Japan, K-pop, Scandal
  • If you could combine any 2 kpop groups to make one big group, which 2 groups would you pick?

    Nov 4, 2026
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    If you could combine any two kpop groups to make one big group, which two groups would you pick and…

    Scandal
  • The Concept of Girls Planet 999 was so unnecessary

    Nov 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    With GP2 happening soon, it got me thinking of GP999. This was the only survival show I watched fully, and…

    Koreans, LG, Scandal
  • If Katseye had to operate more like a traditional kpop group, how do you think they would have fared?

    Oct 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think the girls are in a really good position where they get to experience fame but still have a…

    Fame, Scandal
  • Why do some people hate I-dle so much? Genuinely confused

    Oct 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’m actually confused because I didn’t know they were one of the punching bags of K-pop until I saw people…

    K-pop, Scandal
  • Here’s the list of things Koreans are starting to find out about A2O Lite

    Oct 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    In the first few days, my feed was full of shorts hyping up the group and the song. Now that…

    BTS, fail, history, Koreans, Parents, Scandal
  • Could any K-pop act achieve the success and popularity that BTS and Blackpink have during the time that both groups was rising in international popularity?

    Oct 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    When discussing the success story of BTS and Blackpink and how they had managed to become global phenomenons, multiple factors…

    BTS, K-pop, Scandal, Social Media
  • Does anyone still listen to B.I?His solo work is amazing

    Oct 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was a huge fan of IKON and their music after the whole scandal I lost interest in the group.After…

    Scandal
  • Would you date a kpop idol? Why would you do that? Why not?

    Oct 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    First of all, if this topic has been discussed to death then I’m sorry but here’s another one because I’ve…

    family, Question, Scandal, Social Media
  • How did Woodz manage to have a strong career despite the X1 scandal?

    Oct 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    X1 disbanded so early on in their career, and I feel like it had done damage to the gp. However,…

    Scandal
  • please help me find this mystery mv before i lose my mind

    Oct 7, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    hi so i have been searching for a specific music video for the past week and its driving me insane…

    Mystery, Scandal
  • T-ara y su escandalo de bullying??????????

    Oct 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hoy me estaba preguntando, alguien sabe o vivió la era de t-ara en donde pasó lo de hwayoung? Cómo fue?…

    LG, Scandal
  • Cornell and Burning Sun: What’s behind the comparisons?

    Oct 1, 2026
    in News

    SEATTLE — The sexual assault allegations involving seven current and former Cornell University students are drawing comparisons to Korea’s Burning…

    Korean American, Prostitution, Question, Scandal, Seoul, Sex, sexual assault, TCL
  • How come the members of 2NE1 reach their solo potential compared to their peers in Bigbang?

    Sep 27, 2026
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    Both Bigbang and 2NE1 are considered one of the most successful and influential groups in K-pop and are responsible for…

    K-pop, K-pop industry, Scandal, squid game
  • Does an image of a group affect how their influence and legacy in K-pop is viewed?

    Sep 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It is no secret that there are a lot of acts in music that have had controversies and sometimes their…

    BTS, Global Expansion, K-pop, K-pop Fans, Scandal
  • Even K-pop idols seem aware of the difference in how idols and actors are treated

    Sep 21, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I was watching Small Talk Club, a new show whose first episode featured Jaehyun, S.Coups, Suho and Eun Ji-won. The…

    BTS, Celebrity, Controversy, Discussion, K-pop, Scandal, travel
  • Is Jin the only member in BTS who is not involved in any scandal/ controversy

    Sep 8, 2026
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    (Disclaimer: I am asking this out of curious intent only, please remain respectful in the comments. This is not meant…

    BTS, Controversy, Discussion, Scandal
  • Does separating the art from the artists works for you sometimes?

    Sep 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    It is so secret that a lot of people in this world tend to consume music that were/are released by…

    Blacklist, Controversy, K-pop, K-pop industry, Question, Scandal
  • Did you guys believe that YG Entertainment was over back in 2019?

    Sep 1, 2026
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    Back in 2019, one of the worst scandals had broken out in South Korea leading to arrests and stories shared…

    Crime, Prostitution, Scandal, Sex, sexual assault
  • why are their so many hypocrites within the k-pop community ?

    Aug 28, 2026
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    K-pop stans who will say they don’t like a group/idol and have no reason but then when the idol gets…

    BTS, K-pop, Scandal
  • BigBang is the most loved Group among Koreans?

    Aug 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So I have this thought since a year that BigBang is the most loved Boy group of South korea among…

    Koreans, Scandal
  • How well do you guys think Day By Day, Sexy Love, and Number 9 would had performed if the scandal didn’t happened?

    Aug 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I am going to be honest, I have fallen into a T-ara rabbit hole the past week. Recently I was…

    Controversy, history, Question, Scandal, Sex
  • How do you guys thin Day By Day, Sexy Love, and Number 9 would had performed if the scandal didn’t happened?

    Aug 26, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I am going to be honest, I have fallen into a T-ara rabbit hole the past week. Recently I was…

    Controversy, history, Question, Scandal, Sex
  • when “problematic” becomes a fandom weapon

    Aug 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve been thinking about how K-pop fandoms handle “problematic” behavior, and I feel like there are two very different things…

    Celebrity, Discussion, K-pop, Question, Scandal
  • Kim Keon-Hee’s Dior Scandal Just Got Bigger: $2.9m Residence Deal and Auditors Accused of Faking Evidence

    Aug 23, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Kim Keon-Hee’s Dior Scandal Just Got Bigger: $2.9m Residence Deal and Auditors Accused of Faking Evidence

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

    Scandal
  • Actress Hayoung’s ‘four generations of doctors’ brag backfired hard — the deeper history behind why Koreans are furious”

    Aug 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Hi r/korea, I’ve been following the Hayoung (“하영”) family scandal closely and did my own write-up analyzing it — pulling…

    apology, Celebrity, Crime, Daejeon, family, Historical Figure, history, Japan, Korean History, Koreans, Medical, Old Korea, Punishment, Question, Scandal, Seoul, study, Survey, Tokyo
  • The deeper you get into K-pop, the more you realize it’s better to just stick to the music

    Aug 17, 2026
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    I feel like when you first get into K-pop, you fall headfirst into the whole package—the variety shows, the behind-the-scenes…

    Controversy, K-pop, Scandal
  • Why South Korea Won’t Send Weapons To Ukraine

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Note: This is a long response, but it explains everything about why South Korea won’t send weapons or troops to…

    apology, Crime, Democracy, fail, financial crisis, germany, Japan, Korean Military, Korean War, Koreans, Military, North Korea, Protest, request, Scandal, Ukraine
  • I don’t think that YG will give BLACKPINK their trademark and rights to their group’s name.

    Aug 17, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    After the events of the group’s controversial 10th anniversary celebration, fans and non-fans had begun to speculate the reason why…

    Ewha, Scandal
  • Bish Bash Bosh: Mimi of Oh My Girl Rewrites the Rules of Solo K-Pop

    Aug 13, 2026
    in Feeds
    Bish Bash Bosh: Mimi of Oh My Girl Rewrites the Rules of Solo K-Pop

    The Moment Before the Drop Her fists hit the mixer before her eyes ever meet the camera. Rings catch red…

    Global Expansion, Japan, K-pop, KT, Perspectives, Photography, Scandal, Seoul, Warning
  • Banned and Stale Topics.

    Aug 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This post is permanently pinned so that all sub users can be aware of our banned topics. It will be…

    Discussion, Scandal, Sex, Warning
  • A thought regarding the “contract renewal” topic I want to express for a long time

    Aug 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Probably some days before Heeseung departure from Enhypen, I did give an opinion in an unpopular opinions post, that went…

    K-pop, K-pop Fans, Military, Scandal
  • KAVE: The Band That Walked Out of the Machine and Kept the Lights On

    Aug 9, 2026
    in Feeds
    KAVE: The Band That Walked Out of the Machine and Kept the Lights On

    Kings Always have Veiled Egos, they called themselves — and then they took the veil off, fired the machine, and…

    apology, Japan, K-pop, Photography, purpose, Scandal, Stress, Tokyo
  • IU ‘s instagram song scenario was an absurd fiasco

    Aug 8, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Context : iu after her recent break up made a sns post saying she is doing well with her ex-ex-boyfriend’s…

    Scandal
  • How different do you think T-ara’s fate would had been if the bullying scandal didn’t happened

    Aug 6, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I think its pretty safe to say that T-ara are one of the biggest what ifs in Kpop. After their…

    Controversy, history, Japan, Scandal
  • Has any idol ever deliberately sabotaged themselves?

    Aug 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Are there any known or open secret instances of an idol deliberately sabotaging themselves? E.g. wants out of their contract…

    Blacklist, Scandal, Teenager
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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