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What is the K-Pop Trend of the Year (KVA 2026 Nominees)?
Of the following trends, which one showed up most often on your fyp or screen? Which one took social media…
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ourbirthday squeezy music video views n engagement
i was just on the JYPE youtube channel to look for twice songs and saw the new music video from…
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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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Anyone remember Victor Han the drummer who was silenced and banned from kpop?
The Korean/Brazillian drummer who was a trainee for 8 years and 3 weeks after the band’s debut he was kicked…
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Trump says US, Canada reached deal to delay 50% tariffs
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50 percent U.S. tariffs on $20 billion worth…
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U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are being cut short after Trump order, Seoul says

Joint military exercises underway between the United States and South Korea are being cut short, both countries said, after President…
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How do you guys feel about black oceans as a form of protest?
(for anyone who doesnt know, a black ocean is when the audience intentionally turns off their lightsticks during an artist’s…
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JYP is not promoting OurBirthday well at all compared to Tuide
Both groups are at predebut stage, yet Tuide is already garnering a lot of attention and controversies, and is surpassing…
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ASC2NT: Still With You, Still Becoming
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Inside NEWWAYS’ new vision for a group reshaping the language of contemporary K-pop. It lives in the half-second before the…
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From schoolyards to screens: The evolution of school bullying
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Middle-aged and older adults likely remember bullying as confined to school corridors or playgrounds. For today’s adolescents, however, bullying no…
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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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There is a disconnect between negative social media sentiment for a Kpop group and their reality
People spend so much time, effort and emotional energy slandering Kpop artists online. They willfully spread misinformation, get bitter about…
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Why is South Korean actress Ha-young getting so much backlash from Koreans right now?
Before getting into this, you need to understand a little bit of South Korean history so you can understand why…
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Trump says his plane faced ‘greater risk’ in secret flight change
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he secretly switched planes in Turkey last month at the direction…
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MONSTA X sets Sept. 4 comeback with mini album ‘The Phase’
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MONSTA X is gearing up for its next era, confirming a Sept. 4 release for its new mini album, “The…
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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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PSA: KPOP is not Korean culture, especially more so if you are a foreigner
KPOP, K-Dramas, Webtoons, whatnot are not accurate representations of real Korean culture. I know it’s an already heavily discussed issue…
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CONTROVERSIAL but if you can’t own it don’t be it
This is something I have been thinking about for quite a while due to interactions with other kpop fans but…
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BTS and Grammy Awards
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The global pop phenomenon BTS recently announced that it will not submit its music for consideration for the 2027 Grammy…
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surprised at the reaction to i-dle’s lollapalooza appearance
i think i-dle absolutely delivered at their lollapalooza stage performance, especially with it being their first ever major festival appearance…
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Kim Soo-hyun makes official comeback after 16-month hiatus
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Top actor Kim Soo-hyun has officially made his return to the public after a 16-month hiatus, appearing in a promotional…
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HYBE’s new girl group Tuide to debut Aug. 24 with EP ‘Tune & Play’
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HYBE’s new girl group label ABD will debut its first act, Tuide, on Aug. 24 with the release of its…
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Actor Kim Seo-yeon, chef Kim Do-yoon reveal their 4-year relationship
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Actor Kim Seo-yeon and chef Kim Do-yoon, who appeared on Netflix’s variety show “Culinary Class Wars,” have revealed that they…
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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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Jennie reveals new angel foot tattoo in latest photos
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BLACKPINK’s Jennie has sparked online buzz after fans spotted what appears to be a new tattoo on the top of…
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Will the extreme weight loss trend lead to similar backlash as seen in the west?
As we all know a huge part of the idol image comes down to looks. There have been several idols…
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FT opinion: The thrill of South Korea’s ‘dopamine apps’

For young, budget-conscious South Koreans, the excitement of online shopping no longer demands that they open their wallets. “Dopamine sites”…
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What to do if a Korean father refuses to recognize your baby
If you have a baby with a Korean citizen but the father refuses to acknowledge the baby as his, Korean…
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Do you think idols keep/should keep separate phones?
So, everyone is plenty familiar with how some kpop fans can act absolutely rabid over the most nonsensical things and…
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seeing bts without my sister, what to tell her?
i’m 25 and my sister is 18, i got her into bts when i was 17 so she was 10.…
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Does anyone else think it’s important to have an identity outside of K-pop?
This isn’t me saying people should stop liking K-pop or love it any less. I just think it’s healthier when…
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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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An appreciation for fandoms I have enjoyed being in/observing from afar; join in with your own experiences!
I know we all rant about horrible fandom experiences and how nasty things get within the kpop sphere but honestly,…
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I was convinced Aespa’s Ningning was a Huening sibling for a while
I am a moa now and I love aespa a lot but until a few years back, I was just…
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Police bust China-based ring behind TOPIK cheating
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Police said Tuesday they have apprehended about 10 people suspected of either taking the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK)…
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The normalization of pure malice against Stray Kids has crossed a line, it needs to be talked about.
As a music listener, I know their experimental, polarizing style is not for everyone. Experimental music is not new to…













