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Korean believed among 7 named in Cornell lawsuit alleging drugging, sexual assault
in NewsSEATTLE — A student believed to be Korean is among seven current and former Cornell University students named as defendants…
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Digital Cover Story: KiiiKiii Haum x Rockfish Weatherwear (Vogue Korea October 2026)
in FeedsElectric Pulse: How KiiiKiii’s Haum Redefined Pop’s Visual DNA The Neon Distortion The hum of high-voltage LED panels vibrates through…
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Maximalism to Minimalism in K-Pop; Why 5th-gen May Feel Boring to Some
*Note: Maximalism: An aesthetic and musical style characterized by abundance, layered and high energy production, bold styling and the “more…
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Have you ever seen your own tweet featured in a Koreaboo article? How did you feel about it?
So you know how like Koreaboo often uses tweets, some instagram posts or other forms of social media as “sources”…
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I think stans over-inflating hype around their fave groups for fanwar narratives distort how actual demand is perceived and are to blame for extreme miscalculations of concert organizers and labels
Big Bang ticketing in my country has been a MESS. I wouldn’t call myself a VIP but I am a…
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Illit is REALLY struggling to sell tickets in Korea right now
For those who don’t know, there’s been quite a bit of noise on the Korean side of the kpop space…
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How the Required Level for K‑POP Girl Groups Has Changed from Past to Present
You still see people everywhere insisting things like “2nd‑gen and early 3rd‑gen girl groups were way more skilled!” or “Of…
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Does anyone else show their face in their kpop fandom/community or content?
Hi, does anyone post their face for their kpop content on social media? I wanna post face on tiktok with…
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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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My thoughts on why tuide’s debut failed to resonate with the public
This is not me doomposting the group by the way. They have their entire career ahead of them and I’m…
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I tend think that casual non-fans hold Blackpink to a higher standard when it comes to their solo releases in K-pop.
Disclaimer: This is not about criticism towards their music as every person has a right to a preference and opinion…
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Unchild’s (High Up second group and only act besides STAYC) comeback was suddenly postponed and the group has completely disappeared ever since
On April 21, High Up Entertainment (STAYC’s company) debuted a new group called Unchild with their debut single, We Are…
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How did KATSEYE get so big, and could their formula work for a Western boyband?
For people who have followed KATSEYE since Dream Academy: what do you think were the biggest factors behind them becoming…
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The Architecture of Aftershocks: How TXT’s Yeonjun Is Rewriting Global Pop [Updated]
in FeedsYEONJUN: The Blueprint of Global Pop’s New High-Fashion Era The Pulse Before the Drop The shutter clicks with the rapid-fire…
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Iran hesitates to enforce headscarf rules amid war, economic pressures
in NewsWomen sit at outdoor cafes without headscarves and wearing crop tops. Men in shorts and women in leggings exercise together…
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What’s one thing an idol did/say that made you go “oh they’re genuinely a kind person”
With all the noise of social media nitpicking every single thing an idol did/what the company made them do/controversies that…
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Some Questions/Thoughts on ILLIT and their standing
Long post ahead, sorry in advance! I’m a relatively new kpop fan who’s favourite group as of late is ILLIT…
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Since when have Boy groups fallen off so HARD?
I’m fully expecting the die-hard boy group stans to come for my throat, but oh well. Firstly, I’m not saying…
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Could EXO have reached BTS/BP level of global stardom and what would it take newer groups to get there?
I was watching EXO music videos today and their music is honestly so good. It got me thinking about past…
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Preferences for GGs vs BGs and where they arise from
Long post ahead, sorry! I’m a relatively recent kpop fan (since Jan 2024) and have been thinking about my own…
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Why does Leo get blamed more than the company for Trainee A’s debut being cancelled ?
this is going to be a long discussion i know it’s been almost 4 years since the trainee a project…
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Could someone please give me a clear explanation about Bigbang’s concert in Oakland?
I was strolling through social media and their were discussions about Bigbang not selling out their stadium concert in Oakland.…
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Is aespa the biggest kpop girl group right now outside BP and Twice? And do they have the potential to be as big as BP or even half as big in the future?
Please no biased opinion since most of people here hates aespa. I noticed that this year they’ve been doing well,…
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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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I tend to think that a lot of K-pop fans are a little more hesitant to acknowledge the impact of influential third generation K-pop groups than first and second generation.
Disclaimer: There is a lot of K-pop groups that have made a lot of influence and impact towards the K-pop…
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What’s with people being straight racist to Koreans lately?
I’ve seen many, many of these on social media lately. Apparently some people seeing K-pop idols doing weird things and…
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The reason why a lot of non-fans refuse to call certain idols artists is because that idol doesn’t fit their expectations of what an artist should be.
Disclaimer: There is nothing wrong with idols not wanting to participate in the creative production of their songs as it…
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7 in 10 S. Koreans support social media restriction for teens
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What does it take for a girl group to be called “the biggest girl group in the world” by global media outlets?
It has been eight years since Blackpink’s rise to global popularity and six years since the group had been labeled…
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Do you like TUIDE’s music/concept? Or do you think it’s “boring”?
TUIDE has a lot of hype from predebut, but their debut so far isn’t living up to the hype. Compared…
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Do you think there are many AI bots impersonating Koreans on social media, especially on X(Twitter)?
I’ve noticed an increase in rage-baiting accounts on X that appear to be AI bots or trolls impersonating people 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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Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 bil. barrels of oil reserves
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of…
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More Koreans buy dollars as won strengthens against greenback
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When the won-dollar exchange rate fell below the 1,400-won mark in mid-August for the first time in nearly a year,…
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The disconnection between online spaces and reality is interesting
The truth is, I’ve been pretty out of the loop when it comes to BTS, but I recently caught up…
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4th gen kpop idols you know who have disappear from social media?
i would include 3rd gen but we would definitely get a lot but feel free to include them. i miss…
