JIN in Gucci for Milan Fashion Week

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]

Every time the topic of plastic surgery in K-pop comes up, it turns into the same cycle: someone points out that an idol looks different from their pre-debut days, and immediately people rush to shut it down. “It’s just makeup!” “It’s puberty!” “They lost weight!” Sure, those things can change how someone looks, but let’s be real, they don’t completely change the shape of someone’s nose or jawline, for example. Makeup is powerful, and puberty can definitely glow someone up, but there’s a limit. Eyeliner can make your eyes look bigger, contouring can make your nose look slimmer, and weight loss can sharpen your jawline. But none of that explains a brand-new nose bridge or a jaw that looks surgically reshaped. And it’s not just K-pop. Western celebrities get procedures done all the time. Nose jobs, fillers, botox, you name it. Fans might joke about it or speculate, but it’s not treated like some huge insult. In K-pop, though, even hinting at it can get you labeled as disrespectful or a “hater.” It’s like people want to hold onto the fantasy that every idol is 100% natural. But here’s the reality: Korea is one of the plastic surgery capitals of the world. Looks matter a lot there, not just in entertainment, but in everyday life. People literally get procedures done right after high school because they know appearance can give them an edge in college admissions, job interviews, and even dating. When competition is that intense, surgery is just another tool to stay ahead. Now put that in the context of the idol industry, where visuals are part of the package. Companies know that “looking the part” sells. That’s why so many idols already look different in their pre-debut photos, because a lot of them had procedures done before they even had a chance to debut. It makes them more likely to stand out and get picked. So when fans say “It’s just puberty” as a blanket explanation, it’s kind of missing the point. Sure, natural changes happen, but they don’t completely overhaul someone’s face. What we’re seeing with idols is usually a mix of things: makeup, styling, diet, AND surgery. Denying that just creates this fake standard of “effortless beauty” that’s impossible to live up to, for idols and for fans. At the end of the day, plastic surgery isn’t some horrible secret. It’s a choice, and in industries where looks matter, it’s almost expected. The problem isn’t that idols do it: it’s that fans either shame them for it or act like it could never happen. Both reactions just add more pressure to an already intense environment. submitted by /u/Odd-Cat02 [link] [comments]

Seen ppl doing this so decided to join! submitted by /u/Recent_Let8952 [link] [comments]

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Pic: nakyoung triples Also this will be based on my personal opinion, no hate or anything if we might not like the same song, please respect my opinion submitted by /u/whoarre [link] [comments]

You can drop whatever kpop(adjacent ones count too) group you’d like, but I don’t know much about boy groups except for very popular/mainstream ones, excluding XLOV which I actually stan lol. Inspired by u/whoarre ! submitted by /u/theredvelet [link] [comments]

Rules: - keep it lighthearted please - no serious submissions! Ex: Kim Seungmin for Main Vocalist - you may submit multiple people but make multiple comments for them - disbanded idols and survival show contestants count - all generations and all genders - ai/digital idols count - people who have collabed with Kpop groups can be submitted (ex: Terry Crews because he did a collab with le sserafim once) - an idol can win multiple spots, there’ll just be a clone of them - most upvotes comment wins - roughly every 24 hours there will be a new vote - if there are multiple comments for one idol, the highest will be counted Winners of day 5: Min Heejin Gwima the Great Oli London Now let the chaos continue, who’s our visual and fotg, the one who will be praised for their photoshoots, who will be the Center? submitted by /u/DaGayEnby [link] [comments]

So there are some rumours that pledis is preparing a new girlgroup and the line up is almost 100% fix but still don't know when they gonna debut, could be next year or 2027. So this will be their first girlgroup since hybe aquisation, i don't count fromis_9 because they already a group before hybe was even a thing. So what are your predictions on this group? Do you guys think they will get better treatment and Promotions than pledis previous girlgroups before hybe or it's still gonna be the same and pledis bad history with girlgroups will repeat again? submitted by /u/Party-Confection417 [link] [comments]

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saw someone else do this ! seems fun :) submitted by /u/AliveScientist1243 [link] [comments]

With groups dropping teasers every other day, I keep forgetting dates and end up scrambling on release day. Like, I almost missed that one Ateez drop cause work buried me. Anyone got a simple way to stay on top, maybe an app or site that pings you? I tried KpopSync and it lists everything by group with quick quizzes thrown in, but is it reliable for real-time stuff? submitted by /u/Relevant_Wishbone [link] [comments]

to the person/people involved in picking thumbnails for Junhee, please know that you're doing a phenomenal job and are deeply appreciated💐🌟 every thumbnail has been chosen so well🤌 there's always an element that makes it eye-catching and memorable. it could be: - the colours (saturation, combos, contrast, etc.) - the subject (pose and/or expressions) - the use of lights and shadows - lines and framing also, Kang PD: you dropped this 👑 big thankyou to Junhee, Kang PD, and countless hardworking people in their team who have been working so hard to give us quality content, especially in the visual/cinematography department submitted by /u/fried_chicken03 [link] [comments]

and I am just soooooo excited!! You can find the tracklist here. NMIXX is one of those groups that has an incredibly strong discography. I have really loved their releases and I think that their Fe304 trilogy is easily one of the best album runs in all of kpop. Their music is interesting, fresh, and groundbreaking. In my opinion, have redefined music in kpop and I’m so glad they decided to stick with their concept through the debut hate. This album looks super interesting! It feels like a natural continuation of the identity they’ve been building with the Fe304 trilogy. Some things of note for this tracklist: Lily and Haewon are credited for this album! It’s super cool when idols participate in their own music, gives it a more authentic feel, and I’m excited to see what kind of creatives they are within this release! O.O Balia and Superhero versions are finally being added to streaming! Both versions gained attention when NMIXX performed them as separate songs in concert, rather than the combined “mixxpop” song we know from debut. I’m personally really excited for the Superhero version! 10 new songs! Full albums in kpop are so hit or miss with them actually feeling like full albums and not EPs with the album label slapped on. The only recent groups that I can think of who actually had a full album is Stayc with “Metamorphic” (horrendously underrated album btw) and Twice’s “This Is For.” After how phenomenal each of the Fe304 EPs were as entire bodies of work, I’m really excited to see what storytelling NMIXX can do with an full album! NMIXX’s “Blue Valentine” comes out on October 13th at 6pm KST! You can pre-save it on Spotify here! submitted by /u/hiekachu [link] [comments]

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Wendy is my Red Velvet bias and I love her three minis so far with Like Water being my favorite because I love how ballad and midtempo focus it is which is perfect for her voice, so what is the consensus on her first three minis so far? Like Water Wish You Hell Cerulean Verge How would you rank them favorite to least favorite? What are your favorite bsides? And how do you rank the title tracks? submitted by /u/jdpm1991 [link] [comments]

For me, it's Gaeul. I don't stan IVE, but their release are generally too big to ignore, so I always check out the MVs and some Music Show stages for their comebacks, even if it isn't right away. So it's kind of crazy to me that I never really noticed how talented she is until XOXZ. She's proficient in pretty much every area an idol is expected to shine in: singing, dancing, performance, etc. She's got killer expressions on stage too, so I'm surprised that I never took the time to appreciate her before now. Even looking back throw IVE's previous promotions, I notice she’s been good for a while now. She clearly enjoys herself on stage, bringing appropriate power with every move she makes. She's fun to watch. I understand she’s in a stacked group starpower-wise. Yujin and Wonyoung are my favorites, so it's likely my eyes followed them on the stage so much I never paid proper attention to Gaeul. But now that I've noticed, I'll keep my eyes open, maybe even dig more into IVE as a whole. Anyway, what idol do you wish you'd appreciated sooner? submitted by /u/SageSageofSages [link] [comments]

I just need to get this off my chest. As a long-time Ten fan, it’s frustrating to see how differently his potential is being treated compared to what he actually brings to the table. • In Thailand, his solo concerts sold out fast, while WayV group concerts couldn’t even fill half the seats. That alone shows how strong his individual pull is. Fans here support him, not the group. • In Japan, he’s basically one of the biggest reasons WayV even has traction. Yet it feels like the company underplays how much of a key figure he is for that market. • In China, he doesn’t have the same base as local members, which makes his position harder, but it doesn’t erase the fact that his global fandom is powerful. What annoys me is that many fans feel like SM has never really maximized his potential. They push him when it suits the group schedule but never give him the long-term flexibility he deserves. And honestly, it makes me think: why would he want to lock himself into another long contract? I wouldn’t be surprised if he tries a short-term deal, just to support his teammates, but I also believe that independence would give him the freedom (and success) he truly deserves. TL;DR: Ten has the solo power to succeed on his own, but SM hasn’t given him the treatment he deserves. Thai fans mainly support him as a soloist, Japan sees him as a key figure, and globally he’s strong enough to thrive without SM. submitted by /u/92914_sunset [link] [comments]

this man juhoon(?) from cortis has been on my fyp since they debuted and man... I WANNA KEEP HIM IN MY POCKET TAT he's so adorable it make me cry submitted by /u/Fit-Entertainer9733 [link] [comments]