What was everyone's favorite released this year?

I’ve recently stopped being as into Stray Kids. But I feel like if “13” by Han was on Spotify, I would 100% still be insanely invested in them. I just don’t feel like I vibe with their usual music as much anymore, but Han’s solo songs are still my Roman Empire. Miserable (You & Me), 13, 12345… I adore those songs so so much. submitted by /u/illandconcerned [link] [comments]

Before I start this is NOT targeted at any specific group or artist but a general trend I’ve noticed in the past 3-4 years. I’ve recently felt like k pop group sales have gotten on average so high they’re no longer impressive and, in my opinion, no longer are accurate representations of their popularity. And this goes for both groups I stan and those I don’t, as well as groups dominating the industry and those that are mid size. I feel like especially in the past year or so somehow so many records, especially debut records, have been broken by such large margins yet these groups fail to meet the popularity scale the previous record holders have held. Either they don’t sell as well in their subsequent comebacks or their songs don’t chart/ get streamed / are iconic or recognizable (both internationally AND locally) to the proportions I’d expect them to be because of these sales. And the main reason I made this post is because it seems that now the “criteria” for a mid size group in terms of sales is close to being 100k and OVER, sometimes this being expected as first week or first day sales and I don’t know I just can’t wrap my head around how SO many groups MEET that yet they struggle to chart locally / internationally and other numbers would point to them being truthfully lower when it comes to actual fandom size. And furthermore if a group deemed popular sells 300k or less first day they’re now considered “flops” or losing popularity. I want to make it clear this is NOT to downplay accomplishments, 100k is an incredible number but I just find it so unbelievable and a standard that will inevitably get so much higher. To be considered “leaders” it’s expected to sell 1 million first day or preorder, you could sell 400k and still be considered “nugu”. I haven’t been a k pop stan for long, especially to experience 1st-3rd gen in its full but I looked up some of the TOP and I mean like household name groups’ sales, and they are comparable / on par to groups considered to be “nugu” (exaggerated) and mid size in modern standards. So again HOW and WHY do fans put so much effort in sales yet struggle to at least inflate some other numbers? I 100% understand that k pop becoming so globally accesible, overconsumption and collection has a play in, in fact it’s probably the sole reason for it, but it still just seems so ridiculous to me and I personally think furthers my point that sales no longer mean shit. How am I supposed to be impressed at 1 million sales when there were 50 versions and 1 photo card per version? like no duh. Idk if I were an idol and i saw my album sold 300k first week yet we’re struggling to have streaming, YouTube, award and fan numbers I’d be pretty bummed out. I guess to close it out, whenever I see album sales I kinda raise my eyebrow and go “huh” and scroll. I don’t want to be suspicious especially when sometimes it’s my own favorite artists but I feel like these numbers are still something so many k pop fans put so much weight to, especially in fan wars, when I’m over here even questioning the numbers of some of my favorite groups. Anyways what do you guys think? submitted by /u/nuluvbo [link] [comments]

This is going to be a very short post, lol. I understand wanting to brag about our fave idols/groups achievements because it’s not easy to achieve anything. But, these days it’s like the stans only want to their faves to achieve something, or bring up these accomplishments so they can use them for stan wars, sometimes even goign as far as making shit up. I know I’d be pissed if were an idol and came online to see my achievements being used as a weapon to shit on my friends, because my fans just can’t be normal and celebrate me for what I’ve done or how much work I put in. Anyways, I just wanted to vent y’all. Feel free to vent with me lol. submitted by /u/Reel-Trouble34 [link] [comments]

I’ve been seeing clips of JYP talking about different topics for years like religion, science, etc. And I wondered if anyone has looked into what he’s actually saying and what it is? Does it have any connection to the company? how far back has he been doing this? Who is his target audience for these things? It sounds like he’s explaining some religious cult. I’ve only seen memes of it but haven’t seen any real explanations of anyone who actually knows what it is. submitted by /u/Repulsive_Practice14 [link] [comments]

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I know KATSEYE isn't technically kpop but they still have pc's so I wanna include them! submitted by /u/Budget_Blackberry774 [link] [comments]

As a former blink, is it not kinda crazy that the BP leaks were swept under the rug?? Like as soon those teasers dropped it basically didn't matter anymore. It's very disappointing to me that it wasn't even acknowledged (correct me if i'm wrong this is js my knowledge) submitted by /u/Fair-Internal8706 [link] [comments]

I’m bored and wanna share songs I like hehe submitted by /u/illandconcerned [link] [comments]

What do kpop stans mean when they talk about a concept? I originially thought a concept meant like what the main, consistent message of your songs are meant to convey? If your concept was 'self-love', you're twisting lots of performative styles into that concept of loving yourself no matter what. Like writing the same word in different fonts. But now i'm pretty sure it is about the visuals? Like if your concept is horror, you're going to make music with a creepy set in your MV for the next 7 years. submitted by /u/Gold_Meaning3688 [link] [comments]

Are you watching WSWF? One of the judges, Mike Song, is a member of the Kinjaz too; they're in the same crew. Like, I think she can also pass as a judge if she wants to. But you know what's even crazier? She's not only Kinjaz in K-pop; it's Jackson Wang. submitted by /u/Busy_Scene_5351 [link] [comments]

My sister in law is Korean, and her best friend got accepted into an acting agency a few days ago. She said it's very clear that a lot of people consider acting as superior as a career in comparison to being an idol. I've heard this a lot, and I know a big reason might be because a lot of idols seem to get good acting roles by connections, while actors have to go through building a steady profile. But i'd never actually seen or even heard anything that shows Koreans think acting > being an idol before just now. Is this true then, or just a narrative? submitted by /u/Gold_Meaning3688 [link] [comments]

J.J Fad is one of the female group pioneer rappers with their track "Supersonic" and it sounds like that new BM's song. I thought the same way too but i think it was a coincidence so i shrug that off. It also sounds like Sir-Mix-A-Lot's "Baby got Back" mixed with Nicki's Anaconda. submitted by /u/BadYokai [link] [comments]

Yes, Melody is small in number but loves BTOB and each member very much. Everyone knows Changsub for being funny, just as they only know Eunkwang for being funny or Minhyuk for having a sculpted body or for being similar to Soobin. BtoB is super talented, just watch and see their live performances. This time, Changsub's song is very entertaining. I hope you watch it; it's great for lifting your spirits and having fun. submitted by /u/Separate-Comedian-25 [link] [comments]

As the title says. What are some idols that make you go "wow" with their visuals every time you see them? Mine is Rui from Xlov. He's everything. This is more of an lighthearted appreciation/discussion post. submitted by /u/Local_lowcal [link] [comments]

I wanted to create a post where we could share k-pop related habits or routines when exercising. I'm the type of person that needs some visual distraction (listening to the music is not enough!) so I have a few go-to choices apart from watching mvs (which I found can get repetitive over time) * Artist Stage Compilation (usually pick an artist and find a compilation of their live stages/comebacks) * Studio Choom/1theKillPo/& similar content * Playlist of live stages from different artists (I usually watch the ones from a playlist I created) * If I'm feeling adventurous, I'll watch on of those 'top __ songs of 20xx' or a stage programming that aired in the past What are some of yours? submitted by /u/Ahoy_ahoy_atiny [link] [comments]

if the group you want to write is already in the comments please upvote that comment. Also please only write one group per message (ill count soloists too) The top 5 results for favorite group beginning with C: CLC - 24 Cravity - 23 CIX - 15 Cherry Bullet - 13 CSR, Cignature and Chungha - 10 submitted by /u/Fun_Mine_4937 [link] [comments]

On every single aespa video, or official teaser/MV they have commented EVERYWHERE. Either they are the top comment, or you just need to scroll down a bit in the comment section to find them. The person comments in both english/korean, im pretty sure every MY has noticed this, so can anyone tell me if there is anything behind it? 😭 On their channel, they upload almost every aespa live or sneak peaks and members instagram pictures. They also do the same for Hearts2Hearts, but they dont upload videos for them. I think i missed a whole saga so if someone can tell me, that would be great! also an account called pruitv4 keeps replying to their EVERY single comment, with the same message i sound so stupid to someone who probably knows this, im sorry 💔💔 also im not trying to act like i discovered something new ^ i made this awhile back, i asked already in r/aespa, i want to hear other community thoughts on this! also would like to add they are commenting on aespa music bank performances too NO HATE TO THE PERSON, IM JUST A CURIOUS MY submitted by /u/mooniewe [link] [comments]

Honestly I don't know whether to laugh about it or take it seriously cause like dude can't even paint his nails without getting shipped with half of the industry. Idk how did he get some worst type of fans like solos , shippers , armys and token stanners too. His solo love to pretend that he's being forced by company and members all while they keep forcing him to change his career. Incase anyone doesn't know- his solos send a truck to hybe writing him to GO SOLO! And delusional f*ckers thing BTS is famous because of him. For shippers he's a part of their disgusting fantasy and nothing more , according to them his every action is related to their disgusting ship. And ofcourse the main fandom isn't any better , there's no doubt that he's the most biased member but smh they can't accept that he's also an individual , he's more than just his "hyung's baby", everytime he does something good - "his hyungs raised him well" like there has to be a limit. Since he's the most popular member a lot of people love to token stan him just to hate on other members and ofcourse his delusional solos will be there to hype it up. I just hope he's not too deep into fandom spaces for his own sanity. submitted by /u/Adventurous-Dog5560 [link] [comments]