MOMOLAND - Digital Single: RODEO (Concept Photo #2 - Individual)

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So I frequent film photography, piracy and kpop subreddits the most and this was a post I saw on the analogcirclejerk subreddit and found it funny and agree that there's so many people unaware of how search works or how to search for keywords relevant to what they're looking for. I've seen people just post cameras and ask what camera is this with the entire name of the camera on the face of the camera or they post a picture of someone who has direct flash on them and ask how they get the effect when it's literally just direct flash on someone as if it's something special??? Or if it's kpop subreddits people who ask if there's any safe kpop stores they can order from but don't indicate what country they're from or if they're fine with international stores with free shipping over a certain amount or what the general budget is. There's also questions about group members on their activities and solo projects or asking about on a groups subreddit about lore/history or earlier content even though you could look to the right and see an archive list or member profile page linked. meanwhile the piracy and datahoarder subreddit have people asking what they should pirate or save not even just how like ?????? why are you asking other people what you should download or save are you ok??? Like I get it if they want to get subjective answers and just talk to people about a topic but there's an insane amount of people asking about the same objective questions everyday or ask questions that have been answered before and it would be quicker to make an effort to search for things rather than make a post and wait for someone to maybe answer but nah lemme post another one. Something something this one is mine and shiny. Is this like a UI thing like people just miss the search function up top, tech or like website navigation literacy? Do people just not bother to look for hobby wikis, blogs or old forum posts about their interests anymore? Anyways please start using that bar above it’s really useful and you don’t really need spam your own thread to something that has decades of news articles and conversations around it. You can also find a lot of fascinating conversations that were held in the past. That’s what makes forums so fascinating. This is my attempt to get it out there begging people to use their brains lmao submitted by /u/moomoomilky1 [link] [comments]

Let’s take a break from all the heavy discussions—drop any random number (1–100) in the comments, and I’ll suggest a K-pop song for you to check out! Or, if you’d rather, tell me the last K-pop song you listened to and I’ll recommend one based on that. Just for fun, no bias or fandom wars—let’s spread some good music today! 💿💖 submitted by /u/Anonymousdepresser [link] [comments]

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There’s been a big shift in K-pop recently—shorter songs, more English lyrics than Korean, and groups with more foreign members than ever. We’re even seeing “global groups” from big companies like HYBE. Do you think this is just natural evolution as K-pop goes global, or is it losing the charm that made it stand out in the first place? submitted by /u/Anonymousdepresser [link] [comments]

I'm so scared to to write this cause I feel like I'm gonna get down voted or something but this is just what I've observed from where I live (Australia) and my own personal experiences. I have been a fan of kpop since I was very young, but I started getting really into it around 2020 and the first kpop group I stanned was BTS. Now, at that time, in Australia, being called a kpop Stan was not a good thing. Like I remember listening to kpop and people asking me "Oh, is that BTS?, but not in a curious way, but more like they were mocking me. Like seriously, at that time, kpop was really looked down on, at least from what I experienced, and my friend agreed with me saying it was the same at her school. I took a break from kpop in 2021 and came back around end of 2023 to start of 2024 and I was so shocked to see just how respected kpop had become in about 2 years. I saw so many people, who were not kpop fans before, all suddenly kpop fans. They were literally wearing merch and everything. However, none of them were BTS fans. They were all fans of Seventeen, Enhypen, Ive, Twice, TXT and Stray Kids. That was kind of when I realised that there were so many more kpop groups than just BTS that spread kpop internationally and I feel like people might not realise that. I agree that BTS spread the idea of kpop but it wasn't like they were necessarily viewed positively. It's through other groups, particularly 4th gen groups, that spread a positive idea of kpop rather than the idea that kpop fans are weird. I think it's because of them that kpop started being viewed as an actual music genre worth listening to. I'd also like to point out that, although BTS spread kpop internationally, it didn't really boost kpop popularity of other groups. I'm an NCT fan and I remember that video of them having to explain to people that they were not BTS in the US and it was really heartbreaking to see. BTS paved the way for kpop but it's hard to make it big internationally when you're always overshadowed by a more successful group. It's almost impossible to get your name out there when you're competing with a group like BTS. I'm glad that so many kpop groups have been able to spread internationally now and I'm grateful that BTS did what they did. Kpop wouldn't have been able to grow outside of Korea without them, but I don't think people should undermine the contributions that other kpop groups, like TXT, Stray Kids and Twice have made that allows for smaller groups to have a little bit more of a fighting chance outside of Korea. submitted by /u/CookieFar1807 [link] [comments]

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BOYNEXTDOOR will have at least one Japanese smash hit as well as a South Korea GP mega hit Reason: ‘Count to Love’ topped the Oricon Singles chart and the Billboard hot 100. Furthermore it has multiple songs charting on Melon most notably ’If I Say I Love You’ is in the middle ranks despite it originally releasing back in January NCT Wish will get a GP hit in Korea Reason: the entirety of their recent album has charted on Apple Music South Korea Cortis will get a proper global viral song Reason: ‘What you want’ has topped the global viral 50 AHOF will become and especially JL will become national darlings in the Philippines and will have at least one song top the charts potentially multiple Reason: AHOF top the Spotify viral 50 in the Philippines with there entire album at one point and sold out an 10,000 seat Fancon there in 30mins ‘Siren’ by RIIZE will haunt survival shows as a challenge song Reason: The songs tough and RIIZE is fairly successful and already have had multiple songs in these shows If you have your own or info that supports mine feel free to comment below submitted by /u/ARG_obesessed [link] [comments]

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Hello! I saw an ad for this event but I don’t really know anyone in London who’d be interested, hoping Reddit might have a few people who might want to join me? I’m 27F and more of a 3rd gen fan but I do love a bit of the new stuff that’s out ☺️ DM me if you’re interested! submitted by /u/AdmirablePumpkin1729 [link] [comments]

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Yujin’s comments about wanting to live abroad came across as both ignorant and dismissive, reflecting a broader mentality often found in South Korea, where many view Western countries—particularly white-majority or formerly white-majority nations—through rose-colored glasses, while simultaneously disparaging their own homeland Her statements also carried a classist undertone. She treated the idea of “cosplaying” as an ordinary person—working at a café, earning a modest income, and living without fame—as if it were some kind of playful, trivial fantasy. This perspective ignores the realities faced by many Korean immigrants, who historically endured grueling labor. Whether it was the stereotypical Korean dry cleaner or convenience store owner in American cities working 12 hours a day for 7 days a week with no vacations, or earlier Korean laborers cutting sugar canes in Hawaii, immigrant life was defined by sacrifice and hardship. Wealthier Koreans like Yujin, however, are ignorant of such proletarian immigrant experiences. The version of Korean immigrants who appear in films such as Falling Down (1993) or It Could Happen to You (1994) remain far removed from her privileged experience. Some might argue, “But she was just saying she doesn’t always want the celebrity life.” The problem is that if she genuinely wished to escape fame, she could simply step away from the entertainment industry and return to a quieter existence in a Korean city like Mokpo. After a few years nobody is gonna care she was formerly a idol. Instead, Yujin instead revealed a fantasy of being an anonymous Asian immigrant in a Western country, disregarding the harsher realities that come with such a life—uncertain immigration status, the risk of deportation under administrations like Trump’s, and the ongoing racism faced by Asians throughout many Western societies. What’s more, Yujin overlooks the substantial advantages that come with being a celebrity. Public figures often receive an outpouring of support in times of crisis. If Yujin’s career fell apart and she found herself destitute, her fans would likely rally to raise funds for her food, housing, and medical care. If she were to confront a serious illness like cancer, millions might offer prayers and financial contributions. By contrast, an “ordinary” immigrant—the exact life Yujin glamorizes—faces isolation and invisibility. Such individuals often struggle with language barriers, disconnection from their roots, lack of support networks, and widespread indifference from the broader society. For her to romanticize being a Korean immigrant is really disgusting to me. submitted by /u/jinusong [link] [comments]

Meet ZAYON — a brand-new K-pop-inspired boyband project with swagger, cinematic energy, and a sound you won’t forget. If BTS opened the doors and the Saja Boys made you dance, ZAYON is here to turn the vibe on. “Vibe On” — ZAYON’s debut single — coming soon worldwide. submitted by /u/sonicwolfmusic [link] [comments]