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5 days of silence after misunderstanding – is this common in the Korea dating culture?
Hi everyone. I need some cultural reality checks because my anxiety is telling me stories I don’t trust. I’m a…
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Senator Andy Kim Injured in Tear Gas Incident at ICE Protest

Korean-American Democratic Senator Andy Kim, alongside Governor Mikie Sherrill and others, visited the front of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
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STILL HERE, STILL US: WANNA ONE RECLAIM THE MOMENT
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The Cover Ten individual covers. One unified story. For the June 2026 digital edition, ELLE Korea does something that feels…
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Weekly Social Media Thread
Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…
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Frustrated Indian youth flock to political party led by cockroach
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NEW DELHI — It began as a satirical online project. Now millions of young Indians are flocking to it as…
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I’m started to feel a disconnect with my ults
This is my first time posting something here so I’m not sure if it’s appropriate but I’m looking for some…
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i’m genuinely concerned on and2ble’s debut plan
i think they’re moving a little bit too fast? when they released the tour show, i’m already eh? i’m not…
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BORN THIS WAY, REBORN EVERY ERA: G-DRAGON OWNS VOGUE KOREA — AND THE WORLD
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THE COVER THAT STOPPED THE INTERNET Before the ink was dry, before the first collector’s copy shipped from Seoul, the…
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NO LABELS, NO LIMITS: YEONJUN TAKES THE WORLD HIS WAY
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TXT’s Choi Yeonjun lands Harper’s BAZAAR Men China — and the cover couldn’t fit him more perfectly THE FRAME BEFORE…
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Suing Youtubers might not be a smart move for agencies
It’s bizarre to think that there are so many defamation lawsuits in kpop space. A multi-millions company suing youtubers and…
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Horse shaped baguettes

In Korea, horse shaped baguettes became a seasonal trend this year as part of the Year of the Horse celebrations.…
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Were fans less delusional in 2nd/3rd gen?
Were fans less parasocial in past? I’m curious about 2nd and 3rd gen idols. Nowadays, idols can be in contact…
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(LEAD) Starbucks Korea chief fired over ‘Tank Day’ event on pro-democracy anniv.

SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) — The head of Starbucks Korea was dismissed Monday after the coffee chain faced strong backlash…
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May 18 Promotion Sparks Controversy for Starbucks Korea
Starbucks Korea faced major backlash after a May 18 promotional event called “Tank Day” sparked controversy across South Korea. The…
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R U Next? – Reflecting on HYBE’s “rigged” survival show after 3 years
Next month marks 3 years since RUNext? aired in June 2023. If you aren’t familiar, RUNext? was the survival show…
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Domestic reactions to BABYMOSNTER’s CHOOM and why it hasn’t clicked in Korea
Since BABYMONSTER’s last domestic hit DRIP back in 2024, which peaked at #11 on Melon, it feels like BM haven’t…
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Misinformation about May 18 Democracy Uprising rises despite new law

Misinformation and disparagement of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement increased significantly last year, despite a 2021 law aimed at…
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Weekly Social Media Thread
Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…
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Genuinely hope that u/godok_drinker is making his guttural slurping sounds EXTRA loud for the haters 👹

“Not genuine, only for content and clicks.” Whaaat? He’s creating curated content? On social media?! You’re so repulsed yet you…
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Japan’s Self-Critical Left vs Korea’s Patriotic Left
I’m asking this as a Japanese person. This is something I’ve felt for a long time, and it’s about the…
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Dua Lipa sues Samsung for $15 million for allegedly using her image to sell TVs

Lipa‘s lawyers have attached screenshots of social media postings and comments in the filing claiming that the pop star’s image…
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Wonhee has played a huge role in Illit’s reputation in SK improving a lot
I just saw that Illit’s new song It’s Me just peaked on the Melon Top 100 at 7. It’s their…
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Weekly Social Media Thread
Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…
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Japan’s Gen Z protests feature K-pop tunes, light sticks

Across Japan, a growing number of people from the MZ generation (born between the 1980s and early 2000s) are taking…
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is anyone here going to jaehyun fancon tour?
hi everyone! im from the Philippines and planning to go overseas for the fancon. is anyone here familiar with the…
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Seoul expands digital reach to connect with residents during Family Month
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The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s 120 Dasan Call Foundation announced Wednesday it is significantly expanding its smart consultation services throughout May…
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IOK is ruining Ablume’s(former Fifty Fifty’s members) momentum and it’s so sad
No new MV No EP No album No promo No new socmed posts No festival booking No events No fanmeetings…
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Thoughts on the song CHOOM after some time has passed
I’m interested in the general kpop fans opinions on just the song CHOOM, not the whole album. Monstiez and regular…
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Controversy no more? Koyote’s Shinji ties the knot in star-studded wedding
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Shinji of veteran K-pop group Koyote has officially begun a new chapter, marrying singer Moon Won in a lavish wedding…
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Weekly Social Media Thread
Did you see something on TikTok or Insta that made you go, “Hmmm?” Do you want to discuss some issue…
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Trump to raise EU auto tariffs to 25%, citing noncompliance
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he will increase the tariffs charged on cars and trucks from…
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Sun Never Sets: Taeyang x W Korea x Piaget
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There is a particular kind of gravity that belongs only to artists who have survived their own legend — who…
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If the easea rollout was a deliberate commentary on how disingenuous and silly it is to be a predebut stan then bravo
The ‘group’ easea was promoted in all the ways you’d expect for a new group. Interesting teaser, a video teasing…
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Why are people suddenly supporting VVS? / VVS lyrics are weird and inappropriate part II
I recently stumbled upon a huge hype for a girl group VVS on all major social media. People are in…
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KiiiKiii x PANDORA: Every Key Unlocks a New Universe
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In a single year, KiiiKiii went from uncut gems to the undisputed jewels of fourth-gen K-pop — and their Marie…

















