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  • Top 200: Most viewed 2nd generation songs on YouTube

    Oct 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    After watching few of K-Ville’s(what a great channel btw, check it out) regarding most viewed kpop songs each year, i…

    Japan, Sex, Suga
  • BTS singles that sound more Electropop, Core 10s, CovidTok, Core 2020s, etc

    Oct 9, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This post is inspired the “[Artist] singles that sound more [musical era]” compilations on r/decadeology. The K-pop artist I will…

    BTS, K-pop, KT, request, Suga, Warning
  • Starbucks sued over ‘sugar-free’ claims for protein beverages

    Oct 5, 2026
    in News

    Starbucks has been sued by consumers who said the coffee chain falsely advertised eight protein beverages as “sugar-free” because they…

    coffee, fail, Suga
  • Shared Anime character names with kpop idols? Can be stage names

    Oct 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    im a HUGE fan of Haikyuu, and before i knew anything about kpop I knew Suga from bts and Suga…

    BTS, Suga
  • 안녕하세요!] baechu-geotjeori (fresh kimchi, no fermenting) for when you want kimchi tonight

    Oct 3, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    안녕하세요! Real kimchi takes days. This one doesn’t. Baechu-geotjeori is the fresh, unfermented version — crunchy, dressed like a salad,…

    Kimchi, Question, Suga
  • Original versions replaced by other versions in playlist (Spotify)

    Sep 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I know this issue has probably been brought up before, but I wanted to check if anyone else has been…

    Japan, K-pop, KT, Suga
  • TXT’s performance livestream was incredible

    Sep 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    On Saturday, September 26th, TXT was supposed to perform at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City. Unfortunately, the…

    Suga
  • Most Credited K-Pop Idols on KOMCA (as of September 21, 2026)

    Sep 24, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Tabled Data Transcription of an original post from twitter, sourced from the KOMCA website A few changes and additions from…

    BTS, K-pop, Suga
  • How would you rank BTS “English trilogy” vs. new English trio?

    Sep 18, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    We all know that “the English trilogy” songs are super divisive songs both within and outside of ARMY spaces. With…

    BTS, Suga
  • If other companies made a super group, who would be in it?

    Sep 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Just wondering who you guys would want to see in a super group for a company. Obviously SM has done…

    Discussion, Suga
  • Idol groups with most songs on Melon Daily top 1000 songs chart

    Sep 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    So i came accross this post from 4 years ago about this topic and i wanted to see what the…

    BTS, Suga
  • Am I the only one that notices that certain elements of hip-hop are use as defenses when it comes to male idols in K-pop?

    Sep 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    This post was inspired by a recent post I had heard on a K-pop sub Reddit calling Lisa a “narcissist”…

    BTS, Ewha, K-pop, K-pop industry, Suga
  • Quick Korean Jjimdak for dinner tonight 🍗🇰🇷

    Sep 3, 2026
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    Quick Korean Jjimdak for dinner tonight 🍗🇰🇷

    I made a quicker version of Jjimdak today using boneless chicken thighs. I love the flavor of the sauce —…

    Oyster, Suga
  • Cute concept fans: What are your favorite cute title tracks from boy groups?

    Sep 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I’ve always loved cute concepts in K-pop, but most of my favorites are from girl groups. Kissing You by SNSD…

    K-pop, Suga
  • My grandma’s secret ingredient of Dongchimi

    Aug 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    My grandma’s secret ingredient of Dongchimi

    I learned how to make 5 white kimchi recipes from my grandma and one of the most shocking thing was…

    Kimchi, Suga
  • What I hate in kpop right now is the death of positions in a group

    Aug 28, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    it is absolutely due to the lack of actual talents on the kpop scene right now it worked really well…

    BTS, purpose, Suga
  • The $28 “kimbap” that took over the US Open — Korea’s humble lunchbox is having a New York moment

    Aug 27, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    The $28 “kimbap” that took over the US Open — Korea’s humble lunchbox is having a New York moment

    Korea went a little crazy this week: a $28 kimbap showed up in the US Open fan zone in New…

    LG, Suga
  • My First Kongguksu

    Aug 22, 2026
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    My First Kongguksu

    I made kongguksu for the first time and really enjoyed it. Adding sugar gives it more depth, while a little…

    Japan, Suga
  • What groups do you religiously hate listen to?

    Aug 17, 2026
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    Personally for me its a few groups! Babymonster BTS Katseye,etc… Sometimes ill just be sitting thinking,”Wow,I hate BabyMonster” and then…

    BTS, Suga
  • 10 years ago we got one of the most comforting lyrics of all time

    Aug 15, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    A lot of people associate the music yoongi (suga of bts) releases as agust d to be aggressive but actually…

    BTS, KT, Suga
  • Idol Trading cards, AKA PC booster packs

    Aug 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I feel like there’s a potential market out there somewhere for making photocards like Pokemon Trading cards. Like every pull…

    Suga
  • Wore my old army boots up Bukhansan and came down with both heels skinned

    Aug 4, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Wore my old army boots up Bukhansan and came down with both heels skinned

    My break had completely broken my routine. Wake up late, do nothing, day is over, repeat. One day I figured…

    Seoul, Suga
  • Maesil Wine, 매실주, Korean sour green plum wine. Today I found out it’s not made like grape wine, where the fruits are crushed and yeast is added to produce alcohol. It made me curious, so I’ll ask. What other food or drink production techniques surprised you all when you learned about it?

    Jul 29, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I also just thought I’d share how maesil wine is made with you all cuz I thought it was interesting.…

    Soju, Suga
  • Yeri in Her Own Orbit: Red Velvet’s Quiet Power, Styled Loud

    Jul 25, 2026
    in Feeds
    Yeri in Her Own Orbit: Red Velvet’s Quiet Power, Styled Loud

    Yeri, Unfiltered There are K-pop stars who perform a concept, and then there are artists who seem to become the…

    Gen Z, Japan, K-pop, KT, Suga, Warning
  • What part/aspect of kpop really pulled you into being a fan/stan?

    Jul 20, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    Recently I had become an atiny and was obsessed with ‘ice in my teeth’ performance. So, ofc I had to…

    BTS, LG, Suga
  • Found a $7(10,000 KRW) Artisan Kongguksu (Cold Soybean Noodles) spot where they make everything from scratch. No sugar, no salt on the table—just pure perfection.

    Jul 16, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Guilty_Handle_4836 [link] [comments]

    Suga
  • Could you recommend books/docs for someone who knows NOTHING about Korea but would love to learn about the culture and origins?

    Jul 11, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I am not a fan of K-pop or dramas but I’ve started learning about Korean beauty standards, prevalence of the…

    history, K-pop, Politics, Suga
  • Salt vs. Sugar? I experimented with the ultimate Korean Kongguksu (Cold Soybean Noodles) debate so you don’t have to

    Jul 10, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Guilty_Handle_4836 [link] [comments]

    Suga
  • My family won’t stop asking for bulgogi burger and I can’t even blame them.

    Jul 5, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    My family won’t stop asking for bulgogi burger and I can’t even blame them.

    When the grill season started here in Germany, I tried to make bulgogi burger and it was a love at…

    family, germany, Kimchi, LG, Suga
  • Which era in Kpop, in your opinion was the best one for you?

    Jul 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    I know Kpop has gradually adapted and changed a lot over the years some can be either positive or negative,…

    BTS, K-pop, Suga
  • Is IZNA’s RYU SARANG being underutilized in terms of styling, which is in turn affecting her stage presence

    Jul 2, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    The above may not be the right title, but i feel that’s playing a huge role So During i-land2 RYU…

    Suga
  • Dak-jjim

    Jul 1, 2026
    in Community, Feeds
    Dak-jjim

    Korean braised chicken. Chicken (legs), potato’s, carrot, onion. Braised in a sauce made from gochujang, gochugaru, soy sauce, sugar, rice…

    Suga
  • I tried soybean noodle soup for the first time to beat the summer heat. There’s a sugar vs. salt debate; which side are you on?

    Jun 30, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    submitted by /u/Guilty_Handle_4836 [link] [comments]

    Suga
  • BTS’ Suga reportedly scores at least 20-fold return from early SpaceX investment

    Jun 30, 2026
    in News
    BTS’ Suga reportedly scores at least 20-fold return from early SpaceX investment

    Suga of BTS has reportedly emerged as an early investor in SpaceX, with industry sources estimating that his investment has…

    BTS, Suga
  • The Korean Emotions behind BTS’s ARIRANG [Part 3/3]

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    PART 1 PART 2 [Note: the lyric translations I refer to were provided by doolset lyrics] One More Night One…

    BTS, KT, purpose, Suga
  • Most Popular Kpop Idols and Groups based on Google Trends Rankings in 2026

    Jun 25, 2026
    in Community, Feeds

    There are many ways to attempt to measure which idols and groups are the most popular. For this post, I…

    BTS, Discussion, Japan, K-pop, Naver, Scandal, Suga
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Latest Korean News

  • After 20 years in acting, Jung Il-woo ventures into film investment, distributionOctober 20, 2026
    Actor Jung Il-woo has added another title to his resume:… Read more: After 20 years in acting, Jung Il-woo ventures into film investment, distribution
  • Raw fish replaces fried chicken as Seoul’s new Han River picnic crazeOctober 20, 2026
    Click here for more articles by Kormedi.com. A new trend… Read more: Raw fish replaces fried chicken as Seoul’s new Han River picnic craze
  • Paris curfew to continue on Tuesday, could be prolonged for as long as neededOctober 20, 2026
    PARIS — The limited curfew conditions set up for France’s… Read more: Paris curfew to continue on Tuesday, could be prolonged for as long as needed
  • Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and fatherOctober 20, 2026
    LONDON — Prince Harry has said he wants his disagreements… Read more: Prince Harry says he wants to work out relationship with brother and father
  • Zelensky, US envoys hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdupOctober 20, 2026
    OSLO — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Oslo… Read more: Zelensky, US envoys hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup

Latest Community Feeds

  • Why are 5th gen stans suddenly so obsessed with 2nd gen groups/music?October 20, 2026
  • Random thought about what made kpop popular in SK in the first placeOctober 20, 2026
  • Does anyone else begin to like songs or groups like this?October 20, 2026
  • T1 Faker Commemorative Stamp to be released on 23rd OctoberOctober 20, 2026
  • Korean AI Cloud Firm Elice Sinks 30%+ in KOSDAQ’s Biggest IPO of 2026October 20, 2026
  • Is there any hope for more KPOPPED or is it reduced to One Hit Wonder? It’s got potentialOctober 20, 2026
  • If I want to get kpop merch (as someone who’s basically never purchased any kpop march), what should I get?October 20, 2026
  • Why Was Alter Ego and Lisa’s Solo Career Considered a flop?October 20, 2026
  • KpopThoughts Weekly Thread – (October 20)October 20, 2026
  • how do you stop feeling guilty about your past as a kpop fan?October 20, 2026
  • That moment when Hearts2hearts Yuha sang japanese lines in the Korean version and had to change to Korean in the middle of it. The mic was ON. Queen!October 20, 2026
  • Controversial Opinion: This Group May Have Kickstarted 6th GenOctober 20, 2026
  • If Katseye had to operate more like a traditional kpop group, how do you think they would have fared?October 20, 2026
  • Did anyone else notice the kick drum on TUIDE’s “Sunkiss” clips?October 20, 2026
  • If you had to explain K-pop girl groups to a total beginner, would this be the “Top 10 Most Historic Girl Groups” list?October 20, 2026
  • Lee says S.Korea capable of taking back wartime command of combined US forcesOctober 20, 2026
  • South Korea readies solid-fuel space rocket launch as rivalry with North intensifiesOctober 20, 2026
  • Hypothetically speaking, if Kim Jong Un “died for real” tomorrow, what ramifications would that leave for North Korea and the entire Korean peninsula as a whole?October 20, 2026
  • Why do some people hate I-dle so much? Genuinely confusedOctober 20, 2026
  • “the company forced the idol to do this” / “this is the staff’s fault” but the fun versionOctober 19, 2026

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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