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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…
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Kpop fan’s like these shouldn’t be online.
I want to take something off my chest, The only platforms I use are yt and reddit, so I don’t…
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BTS returns to US stage after 4 years
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K-pop powerhouse BTS has commenced its highly anticipated North American tour in Tampa, Florida, marking the group’s first full-scale concert…
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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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BM × KARD: The King Card Is Rewriting the Rules in 2026
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“I’m just too blatantly honest. It’s the L.A. in me — I was born and raised around people that are…
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LSF Celebration should have been an album opener instead of a lead single
Everyone seems to have an opinion about Celebration, and well… I have one too! Across social media I have seen…
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Indie film team calls out Billlie for stealing their work using AI
It’s crazy that this is happening again. They were already called out for using heavy AI work in their promotions…
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UNCHILD: K-pop’s Rule-Breakers Just Arrived
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Six girls. One name. No rules. K-pop’s newest rule-breakers just landed on the cover of GQ Korea — and they’re…
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“Chic expression ‘Neukgu bread,’ ‘Change Hanwha to the Wolves’”… Daejeon captured by ‘wolf fever’ | “늑구빵, 시크한 표정” “한화 ‘울브즈’로 바꿔라”…대전 ‘늑대 앓이’ 들썩

https://www.news1.kr/local/daejeon-chungnam/6141982 Interest surrounding “Neukgu,” the wolf that escaped from Daejeon O-World Zoo and was captured after ten days, has not…
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ANOTHER DIMENSION: T.O.P. STEPS INTO HIS OWN UNIVERSE
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Image Rights: All artist imagery, visual assets, and promotional materials © 2026 TOPSPOT PICTURES. WWD and Women’s Wear Daily are…
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Wars must end quickly
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There is an old military instinct that many civilians find uncomfortable but that every serious leader eventually learns: never start…
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Mother faces child abuse charges over feeding rice cake soup to 2-month-old
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A Korean woman in her 30s has been referred to prosecutors on child abuse charges after allegedly feeding her two-month-old…
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What is BTS eating for preconcert energy boost?
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Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. BTS has recently unveiled their secret to a quick preconcert energy boost —…
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Moon Chae-won joins trend of surprise weddings to noncelebrities
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Surprise wedding announcements are rapidly replacing public dating for Korea’s top actresses. Actor Moon Chae-won’s agency accounced Wednesday she is…



















