Hearts2Hearts' 1st mini album 'FOCUS' (releasing on October 20) will contain 6 songs, including the title track "FOCUS"

Hey folks! Over in r/kpop we just posted a new special Town Hall that is focused only on the Flairs we use to help organize our posts based on content categories. Link to r/kpop's 'All About Flairs' Town Hall We included announcements for new flairs here on r/kpoppers and also on r/kpophelp. The following is the section relevant for this subreddit. NEW FLAIRS! Connect - This flair will be used for anything where fans are trying to socially connect with each other. Announcing new K-Pop subreddits or Discords, looking for mutual fans on social media, wanting to meet up at a concert, seeking fans in a region to form a dance group, networking for a fan project, announcing a K-Pop night at a club, etc. Research - Academic surveys related to K-Pop or fandom topics. We'll keep an eye on these new flairs to see if they create any confusion or need adjustments. Let us know if you have any thoughts, concerns, or questions! submitted by /u/alleybetwixt [link] [comments]

Not like a fandom inside joke, but a joke you might’ve made up yourself. 😅 Here’s mine: I asked Seventeen what the 15th letter of the alphabet is. They said, “O, O, O (yeah yeah), O, O O” submitted by /u/CeCeAlexus [link] [comments]

The use of AI in K-pop is exploding everyday, it's really concerning. We've gone from subtle AI usage in music videos to entire project made by a machine. First it was Blackpink's "Jump", now Aespa's "Rich Man"(Yellow Claw Remix) Music Video took it too another level. We have seen AI usage on their other music videos before, but not to this level. I've also hated fanmade youtube videos of AI using an artist's voice for a cover song of an another artist's songs. If people so badly want to listen cover songs by their favourite artists, they should request the artists when they go live. Every time fans feed an artist's voice to AI, it gets smarter, they can easily recognise their voices. It gives ways for haters to create fake, career destroying videos of idols. Now, the big agencies are promoting this method, which is insane. If big companies normalize AI production, it creates a domino effect across the industry. Small company will follow suit, this isn't just an artistic issue, it's a threat to people's jobs especially low pay workers. Why pay directors, camera crew, and stylists when an AI can do all of it? This trend devalues not only the artists but all the human talent that makes K-pop possible. People outside this kpop sphere, devalues the kpop artists by calling them "manufactured", this AI trend will prove them right. submitted by /u/Plastic-Bag-2517 [link] [comments]

Basically what the title says, I’ve been thinking a lot about this so I thought I’d share my list and ask others for who they think are older/newer counterparts! This is created based on general vibes as well as concept and music! TXT - Shinee ILLIT - Kara Kep1er - SNSD Le Sserafim - After School NMIXX - Mamamoo IVE - 9muses aespa - 2ne1 Stayc - Twice Rescene - Gfriend Billlie - Red Velvet idle - 4Minute Itzy - T-ARA Everglow - Blackpink Boynextdoor - Teen Top ZB1 - Exo Enhypen - VIXX ablume - Lovelyz Meovv - f(x) Hearts2Hearts - Apink Say My Name - IOI izna - Exid submitted by /u/hiekachu [link] [comments]

I'll put my first bets in. These three — absolutely no fucking way. Jin's the type to sacrifice J-Hope to keep himself alive. submitted by /u/Calm-Comfortable2659 [link] [comments]

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I've always thought that dragging an idol for their weight was odd - but whenever I see someone use the nickname 'pigmin' to describe Jimin I feel disgusted. Growing up, I binge-ate and struggled with bodily issues, and coming from someone who has struggled: using that nickname on someone who especially has recovered from an eating disorder is disgusting, low and gross. What's worse, is people do this with intent - it's not like they don't know the meaning behind the nickname, they're fully aware and that's why they use it. I've seen 'Pigmin' used on Jimin quite a few times and I'm just like... what the hell do you think stooping that low to use someone's struggles against them? Calling anybody that is low, mixing it with the name of someone who struggles with bodily issues and has recovered from eating problems is in hell. Truly. I hope Jimin, wherever he is, and anyone struggling with bodily issues knows they're beautiful. The journey to acceptance is long and difficult, but holy shit it's worth it. submitted by /u/Calm-Comfortable2659 [link] [comments]

Hey r/kpoppers! 💖 I made a digital Stray Kids activity book for STAYs, filled with fun and creative ways to celebrate our favorite group: ✨ What’s Inside: SKZ-themed coloring pages to bring your favorite members and concepts to life Sudoku puzzles with a K-pop twist to challenge your brain Word searches inspired by every Stray Kids mini and full-length album Extra fan-made activities and games to keep you entertained 📌 Details: Instant digital download — no waiting, no shipping! Printable at home or usable on a tablet Perfect for self-care, fan meet-ups, gifts, or just passing time while listening to SKZ This activity book was made with love by a fellow STAY, blending creativity, puzzles, and fandom. Every page is designed to give you a fun, immersive Stray Kids experience. Check it out here: Unofficial Stray Kids Activity Book Bring your love for Stray Kids into every coloring page, sudoku, and word search! 💛 https://reddit.com/link/1nn934c/video/uhpjbfzb9mqf1/player https://reddit.com/link/1nn934c/video/4hyy3en69mqf1/player submitted by /u/Haunting-Dress-527 [link] [comments]

Yesterday, a big rally calling out the government for failed or ghost projects with trillion budget was held in the Philippines. Sophia and Marcus are consistent on expressing their stand for good governance as Filipinos since 2022. The news about the corruption in the Philippines has reached international media. I remember I was watching KBS, my jaw dropped when I saw the ghost projects of Ph government officials on KBS news. And then their goes these corrupt government officials, contractors, and the their unbothered nepo babies flexing luxury here and there. submitted by /u/Conscious-Cap-7250 [link] [comments]

I’m back again covering KCON LA as the press representative of r/kpop. Sorry for the delay in posting as I had to take care of IRL stuff the past few weeks. I last wrote a Fan Account in 2023. Red Carpet Photos Official Convention Photos Official Concert Photos My Photos Convention: I liked that they used the West Hall of the convention center since it is next to the Crypto Center for the main concert and also closer to the hotels on that side. Every time they use the South Hall as the main venue, you have to get to the crosswalk and then circle around the security barriers, making a “walk across the street” five times longer than it looks. As usual, the line for badge pickup was long for the first few hours of each day. Since it was located after the front security/bag check, entry really quick if you already have a badge. This year had no panels as they wanted to focus on the five convention stages that were going on throughout the day. Personally, I liked watching industry panels in the past as they usually talk about behind the scenes things and give a different perspective. Idol groups also appeared on panels in the past, making for a unique and intimate fan meeting. Artists stage - One of my favorite additions that started last year. It is pretty much a mini concert in which the artist performs 5-6 songs. While it was a long walk to the South Convention hall, the concourse walkway was open so you didn't have to go outside. Sadly, this year you also had to pay extra for entry, in addition to the convention cost. There also was a VIP tier for the front section. X Stage (2)- Performances and some games inside the convention. Meet & Greet Stage - I’ve never been to this, but have been told that the “Hi wave” goes by so fast, and might not be worth the price. Especially if you were hoping for a “hi touch” or moment to say something like a fan sign. The Red Carpet was also located here. Dance Stage - Fan dancing events. I love watching the RPD (random play dance) events, but I was too busy running around and only caught a little of it. Busking stage - outdoor stage. Some of the rookie/lesser known groups appeared here for a short segment. It was quite easy to get to the front and see the performers up close. There was a shade overhead, but it was still quite hot outside. Looking at the combined schedule of the five stages, there was always a lot going on. I had to specifically plan a route each day to maximize photo opportunities. I really liked those mini posters they had everywhere and would have been a great thing to give away. They used that really strong 3M poster tape, so trying to remove them would destroy the poster. Of course, people were trying to take them home by the end of Sunday, and the ones in the main entrance area were torn up from people trying to grab them. Convention booths were spaced out very well this year, making for huge walkways to get by. Of course, groups visiting booths (2) can always cause a traffic jam. Located outside were a few marketplace stores as well as some food trucks. Some groups had official booths to sell merch. Sadly, the Starship booth only featured their 4 attending groups. Nothing of WJSN or KiiiKiii, not even on a poster of all the group logos. Overall, I wish I had more time to walk around the convention floor and actually visit the booths. I never have time to grab freebies due to the long lines and since I'm busy with press stuff. M!Countdown Lineup - Pre-show This year featured 37 different K-pop acts, which is probably the most of any KCON LA. The pre-show performances started around 7:30. I did like that they actually revealed the pre-show lineup this year instead of having us guess who was going to be there. The Friday night concert started with Lee Byung Hun opening with an appearance as Gwi Ma from K-Pop demon hunters. (Funny enough, Twice was at Lollapalooza this same weekend and had a drone show that ended with “The Honmoon is sealed” … so the US did a speedrun of sealing the Honmoon within a weekend.) With the explosive popularity of K-Pop Demon Hunters, IZNA’s Jeemin, Koko, and Jungeun performance of “Golden” was met with a lot of cheers. Yuqi and Zhang Hao performance of “Now” (orig. Troublemaker) also caused a massive buzz online as duet stages are still a rare sight in K-Pop. With the large amount of performers this year, most only had time for perform 2-3 songs. The set lists for Day 1 and 3 were found online. I do like the recent change of having a really popular artist perform an opening song to hype up the crowd at the start. I think for logistical reasons, they moved the Dream Stage to the last song of every night. Personally, I would prefer the headliner artist to have a grand finale and perform their biggest hits to end the show. Official Recap Video The KCON Official YouTube has concert previews, full vods of the showcase stages, and some behind the scenes clips. Tips for attending KCON LA The side with sections 106 & 107 is the “front.” Artists will usually perform their latest song and special stages facing that way. Prices - If you want to take a deeper dive into the ticket costs, I found this video by Everybody’s Noona explains it pretty well. About a week or so before the event, they stopped selling convention passes online. I think they sold more at the event because of course they would want as many people as possible to attend the convention. Did anyone buy convention passes there? Get there early if you can. The line to get your convention badge in the morning will be long. If a group you like is performing at the artist stage, I think it is worth it to pay extra for the front section to see them up close. Depending on the group’s popularity, you can get up to the barricade with just an hour of waiting. They don’t clear out the room after each group, so people can get there extremely early to get a good spot. If you are planning to visit sponsor booths and gather as many freebies as possible, one of the things they usually make you do is to make a social media post on your personal Instagram or X(Twitter). If you are not comfortable posting things like that on your main account you could create an alternate account in advance. If you want to buy albums or other artist merchandise, the vendors in the convention usually have marked up prices. I would recommend going to Koreatown and shop at the music stores there. If you have any questions about the event, feel free to ask. Special thanks to KCON for inviting us to cover the event. submitted by /u/LineArk_ [link] [comments]

We all know that you guys don't fking care of all the country that is facing war crimes, civil war and many more. Ohh wait you guys do care only when you want to drag other artists for exercising their freedom. Do k-pop stans think them holding their artist accountable some how will help people in Gaza, Sudan, Afghanistan, Indonesia and many more? You guys just don't want to feel guilt and project it into k-pop idols. You want to feel " I am doing something " . You want to feel superior. You know what I have learnt from past few days when I was so scared for my country when more than 70+ people died, your sympathy doesn't help one bit, it doesn't bring the death back. The world of powerful will always do what they want. They don't care what is normal citizen have to go through everyday. We and idols are normal people, do you think the world is black and white. Do you think an idol who just sings as a job can somehow affect this situation? 😂😂😂 You guys are fking funny. No idols can be a superman. Blaming and dragging idol when many powerful country with actual power are not able speak against isreal. If you guys are really into activism and want to help world, the only was is to be powerful politicians but I don't see that happening because you guys are busy fighting over how to hold idols accountable for war-crime. Know your politics and politicians. submitted by /u/Tell_a-Tale [link] [comments]

As the title says; for the K-pop fans who love cute songs, what are your favorite cute songs by k-pop soloists with powerful voices? Example: Wendy's If I Could Read Your Mind (i think it's cute??) submitted by /u/jdpm1991 [link] [comments]

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Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord) Now, we've been through a lot of things Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord) He lives in a lot of things Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord) Been through a lot of things Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord) Sittin' by myself, I'm just thinkin' About all I've been through, I wish I was dreamin' Man, it's hard to be an angel when you surrounded by demons (Jesus, Lord) I watched so many people leave I see 'em change by the season, that's mama's seasonin' God got you, the devil's watchin', he just peekin' in I know I made a promise that I'd never let the reaper in (Jesus) But lately, I've been losin' all my deepest friends (Lord) And lately, I've been swimmin' on the deepest end It's just drugs, it ain't no hugs, it ain't no love there You been down so much you don't even know what's upstairs Suicidal thoughts got you wonderin' what's up there (Jesus, Lord) And while I introduce the party, they say it's up there Too many pills, so much potions, so much pain, too many emotions And everything that you do good, it just go unnoticed (Jesus) Then they tell you that you good and just stay focused (Lord) Mama, you was the life of the party I swear you brought life to the party When you lost your life, it took the life out the party (Jesus) That woman rode with me like a Harley (Lord) Visions of my cousins in a cell really scarred me Movin' to the hood was like signin' up for the army 'Cause they been killin' n- since n- was watchin' Barney (Jesus) You want dreams to come true? But I have nightmares (Lord) 'Cause if that come to life, then I might not be right here Been in the dark so long, don't know if the light here But I'm just reachin' for the stars like Buzz Lightyear (Jesus) And now I'm light years ahead of those nightmares (Lord) I deaded those night terrors when the night clears And if I talk to Christ, can I bring my mother back to life? And if I die tonight, will I see her in the afterlife? (Jesus) But back to reality where everything's a tragedy (Lord) And better have a strategy or you could be a statistic Little boy dies, he's just one of the mystic And mama steady cryin' 'cause she really the victim (Jesus) Now she's gettin' high and she's gettin' addicted (Lord) And her older boy just stuck with the picture, painted vivid That's a family portrait and her daughter just absorbed it 16, pregnant, baby daddy say she should abort it (Jesus) But we can't afford it, so she decides to move forward (Lord) Baby shower time, father didn't show up Now she just feelin' nauseous like she finna throw up The water flows down her legs, yeah, it's finna go up (Jesus) A year done went by, her daughter just turned one (Lord) And she's still dependent on her mom Big brother in the streets, he went and bought him a gun He want revenge 'cause the pain, feelin' numb (Jesus) And her mom still doin' drugs 'cause that's the only time she feel loved (Lord) But is it real love? Do the scars really heal up? From all the pain that been built up, but they don't feel us (Jesus) A week done flew by, big bro ridin' then he see the guys (Lord) Left his little brother on the side, bleedin' from the side He seein' red, it's like he's bleedin' through his eyes To see him dead, the only thing that'll help the grievin' up inside (Jesus) He even let him get they last meal (Lord) He done with the streets after this, this his last kill He gotta show him that it's that real He ran up on him with the pipe like, "N-, stand still" (Jesus) "You took my brother life, you made my mother cry" (Lord) "Tell me one reason I shouldn't send you up to Christ" He said, "Go 'head, take my life, I've seen everything but Christ" The big bro just blacked out and all you seein' was the light (Jesus, Lord) Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord) Uh-huh, in the name of the true and living God The beneficent, the merciful (Hallelujah) Thank you for bringin' me up the rough side of the mountain like Ertuğrul (Jesus) Every knee bowed and every tongue confessed and paid homage (Lord) To the monk who visited Rothschilds like Thelonious did Pannonica (sheesh) It's Jay Elec-entendre-nica comin' through your monitor Back from the great beyond, the Son of Man and the son of Donda (Jesus) I never rolled the GXSR or the R6 or the Honda (Lord) But I flew my Ducati through North America like Wakanda Earthquakes will strike this nation for what Bush did to Rwanda (facts) What the Clintons did to Haiti and Downing Street did to Ghana In Tenochtitlan they call me Terremoto, El Negro Loco (Jesus) I shake the tectonic plates of the game if I lay one vocal (Lord) The God is interstellar while you fellas remain local My bars is like the pyramid temples of Pacal Votan (Jesus) As sure as the DOJ confirmed Ezekiel's Wheel (Lord) I could change the world like Yacub with two pieces of steel My sword and my microphone, I swore to the Christ's throne But when you great, they wanna say you took an L, José Castillo (Jesus) I'm in the fight here, fight here, for what seemed like light years (Lord) My rugged cross and thorny crowns squeeze out Christ tears 30 pieces of silver clout, my Pierre price tier It's a war outside, it's a war outside (Jesus) It's like the last days of Sodom and Gomorrah outside (Lord) Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord) We've been through a lot of things Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord) He lives in a lot of things Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord) Been through a lot of things Tell me if you know someone that needs (Jesus, Lord) What up, Ye? This Larry Hoover Jr. First and foremost, I wanna thank you For taking the fight for my father to the Oval Office You might not have been the only one that could've did that But you were the one that did do that And with your assistance We can continue to let the world take part in this fight You know to me it kinda feels like, me, my mother, my brothers And my kids have all been incarcerated through this journey And we haven't even been to jail We've been looked at and treated as criminals, for being a part of this family My father's truth and the reality that he raised me in Is that he wanted to make a change in this community 'Cause the conditions in this capitalist society Is what made him, and it's what made the children of today After 25 years of bein' locked down, 23 and 1 My father has not called any shots From one of the most secure and segregated prisons in the world And will not, once released Call any of the shots for the Gangster Disciples If my father's intentions were to lead us to death, destruction Into the hell that he has had to live in for the past 26 years Man, he would be dead to me I didn't sign up for that I didn't stay on this journey this long for that All my life, man, I've been waitin' for my father to come home They told me when I graduate eighth grade, he would be home Then they told me when I graduate from high school, he would be home I went away to Morris Brown, I graduated and he still ain't home Now I'm a adult, and my daughter went away to college and graduated He still not home Now even more than that, my son He graduated eighth grade and we still waitin' Matter of fact, he hasn't hugged Kissed, or touched any of his grandchildren And they haven't been able to touch they grandfather Even though it is not seen that way for some of us But for many of us, Larry Hoover is a beacon of hope for his community Who deserves to breathe free air Free my father (Jesus), Mr. Larry Hoover Sr. (Lord) submitted by /u/Once_Or_Twice_ [link] [comments]

Before I get into, I'd like to mention that I'm very into collecting and cherishing physical media. I have a cd-player and about 12 cd's at home, both old and new. I have 2 kpop albums, the chaos chapter freefall and the star chapter together. I have to say, listening to an album from beginning to end with a CD you can actually hold is such an underrated experience. I really do consider kpop albums to be art, they're on another level with amazing inclusions. My favorite examples are Aespa's album that comes with its own cd player and Yeonjuns GGUM packaging. You can clearly tell that staffs put so much effort in them. Thats why I get really bummed out when I see unbought albums ripped open for the photocards, stacks of brand new albums out on the street for the sake of "achievements" and getting into fancalls. These albums are not cherished properly and are bad for the environment as well. The kpop industry is responsible for making album sales such a big deal, but so are kpop stans for prioritizing photocards above everything else. I can't be the only one who thinks this way, right? submitted by /u/Confident_Adagio9893 [link] [comments]

Maybe it’s just me, but I found it really suspicious how NewJeans and aespa suddenly got all “close” right at the peak of the HYBE vs Min Hee-jin drama. Before that, there were barely any interactions between the two groups, and then out of nowhere they’re taking pictures together, praising each other in interviews, and sharing moments at award shows. Not trying to push conspiracy theories, but let’s be real: moves like this in K-pop are rarely innocent. Companies use idols’ images as chess pieces, and this sudden bond feels way more like a strategic move than something natural. Almost like SM and ADOR were sending indirect messages in the middle of this whole narrative war. And it’s funny how some fans sell it as “genuine friendship between the girls” when, realistically, it could’ve just been a calculated PR move. Obviously it’s not the idols’ fault — they just go along with what the companies plan — but I can’t help thinking the timing was way too convenient. submitted by /u/Sensitive-Wing1066 [link] [comments]

I always wonder about this: why do stans hate HYBE so much? From the outside, it’s not really that different from any other big K-pop company. All of them have histories of exploitation, strict control, and shady decisions… so I don’t understand why all the disproportionate hate seems to go directly to HYBE. What I notice is that this narrative mainly comes from Big 3 (SM, YG, JYP) fans. During all that HYBE drama last year, I saw tons of tweets praising the Big 3 like they were saints, while dragging HYBE and its groups, almost like it was some status war. But if you look closer, the Big 3 also have long histories of scandals, mistreatment, and practices just as bad — if not worse. It feels like, deep down, it’s more about fandom rivalry and company hierarchy than actual critique. HYBE grew too fast, challenged the old system, and that bothered people who were used to the Big 3 monopoly. So now, hating HYBE has become a way to “defend tradition” in the industry. At the end of the day, none of these companies are innocent, but the way HYBE gets singled out feels really selective to me. Does anyone else notice this double standard, or do you think HYBE is actually worse than the others in some way? submitted by /u/Sensitive-Wing1066 [link] [comments]