r/kpop

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About r/kpop

K-Pop (Korean popular music) is a musical genre consisting of pop, dance, electropop, hiphop, rock, R&B, and electronic music originating in South Korea. In addition to music, K-Pop has grown into a popular subculture, resulting in widespread interest in the fashion and style of Korean idol groups and singers.

The community at a glance

r/kpop is a Subreddit for Music Lovers and K-Pop Fans with roughly 3.9M members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #8 in the K-Pop communities list. It is the 4th largest community in the Music topic page.

Roughly 60K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Episode, Sub, and Worst. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Self-Promotion. Product recommendations often mention songs and groups.

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3.9M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +60K members
Growth: +1.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 8K members
  • 2014: 10K members
  • 2015: 12K members
  • 2016: 24K members
  • 2017: 198K members
  • 2018: 63K members
  • 2019: 117K members
  • 2020: 239K members
  • 2021: 424K members
  • 2022: 862K members
  • 2023: 585K members
  • 2024: 997K members
  • 2025: 294K members
  • 2026: 43K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 6K members
  • Dec: 6K members
  • Jan: 7K members
  • Feb: 5K members
  • Mar: 6K members
  • Apr: 6K members
  • May: 7K members
  • Jun: 5K members
  • Jul: 6K members
  • Aug: 2K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    3 posts in the past month
    1. KATSEYE SOPHIA to continue missing promotional activities
    2. KATSEYE Sophia to miss upcoming schedules due to mental health and wellness
    3. K-pop influencer Mina Chan dies at 26 amid ENHYPEN fan controversy
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    KATSEYE SOPHIA to continue missing promotional activities · KATSEYE Sophia to miss upcoming schedules due to mental health and wellness · K-pop influencer Mina Chan dies at 26 amid ENHYPEN fan controversy
    3
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. ARTMS Haseul is preparing to release a solo album and a small theater concert later this year
    #2
    Self-Promotion
    ARTMS Haseul is preparing to release a solo album and a small theater concert later this year
    1
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Listening rooms, headphone concerts turn music back into a shared experience
    #3
    Advice Requests
    Listening rooms, headphone concerts turn music back into a shared experience
    1

Topics

  • Episode
    30 posts in the past month
    #1
    Episode
    30
  • Sub
    29 posts in the past month
    #2
    Sub
    29
  • Worst
    24 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    24
  • Hard Time
    21 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hard Time
    21
  • Music
    21 posts in the past month
    #5
    Music
    21

Flair

  • [Teaser]
    33 posts in the past month
    1. AtHeart - Single: 3!4! (Concept Image 1)
    2. Oh My Girl Mimi - 1st Single: Bish Bash Bosh (Mimi Presents - Featured DJ & Lineup Announcement)
    3. idntt itsnotover - Deep Dream (id TRACK Teaser Poster)
    #1
    [Teaser]
    AtHeart - Single: 3!4! (Concept Image 1) · Oh My Girl Mimi - 1st Single: Bish Bash Bosh (Mimi Presents - Featured DJ & Lineup Announcement) · idntt itsnotover - Deep Dream (id TRACK Teaser Poster)
    33
  • [Variety]
    32 posts in the past month
    1. IVE WONYOUNG - Dear Dives' Worry Corner is OPEN! Wonyoung read your concerns... here's what she had to say @ Harper's BAZAAR Korea (260806) [ENG SUB]
    2. KARD BM & Somin (MC: Bada Lee) - Ep.55 I Saved My Best KARD For Today @ Practice Room Bada Teacher (260806) [ENG SUB]
    3. GFRIEND Sowon - Scary Stories ASMR (*Scary Scene Ahead) (260806) [ENG SUB]
    #2
    [Variety]
    IVE WONYOUNG - Dear Dives' Worry Corner is OPEN! Wonyoung read your concerns... here's what she had to say @ Harper's BAZAAR Korea (260806) [ENG SUB] · KARD BM & Somin (MC: Bada Lee) - Ep.55 I Saved My Best KARD For Today @ Practice Room Bada Teacher (260806) [ENG SUB] · GFRIEND Sowon - Scary Stories ASMR (*Scary Scene Ahead) (260806) [ENG SUB]
    32
  • [Live]
    20 posts in the past month
    1. Comeback Stage: Red Velvet - Surfin' Boy @ MNET M Countdown (260806)
    2. Special Stage: Kep1er Xiaoting - LEGEND @ Mnet M Countdown (260806)
    3. Comeback Stage: ARTMS - Born Stunner @ Mnet M Countdown (260806)
    #3
    [Live]
    Comeback Stage: Red Velvet - Surfin' Boy @ MNET M Countdown (260806) · Special Stage: Kep1er Xiaoting - LEGEND @ Mnet M Countdown (260806) · Comeback Stage: ARTMS - Born Stunner @ Mnet M Countdown (260806)
    20
  • [News]
    19 posts in the past month
    1. Rocket Punch Suyun parts ways with Woollim Entertainment following the expiration of her exclusive contract
    2. Former ME:I Shizuku Cast As Christine Daaé In The Musical “Phantom” Performing In Tokyo, Osaka And Fukuoka From August To October 2027
    3. AEN - Official Fanclub 'Aneee (에이니)'
    #4
    [News]
    Rocket Punch Suyun parts ways with Woollim Entertainment following the expiration of her exclusive contract · Former ME:I Shizuku Cast As Christine Daaé In The Musical “Phantom” Performing In Tokyo, Osaka And Fukuoka From August To October 2027 · AEN - Official Fanclub 'Aneee (에이니)'
    19
  • [MV]
    16 posts in the past month
    1. MUU - Glow like this
    2. A.C.E Lee Jiham - Lottery Umbrella
    3. LUN8 - 나의 가장, 아름다운 세상 (If I Could) (Lyric Video)
    #5
    [MV]
    MUU - Glow like this · A.C.E Lee Jiham - Lottery Umbrella · LUN8 - 나의 가장, 아름다운 세상 (If I Could) (Lyric Video)
    16

Product recommendations

  • songs
    42 posts in the past month
    1. Could you recommend me some songs?
    2. What songs to recommend a non kpop listener.
    3. i’m fairly new to kpop. can you recommend me songs based on the ones i like?
    #1
    songs
    Could you recommend me some songs? · What songs to recommend a non kpop listener. · i’m fairly new to kpop. can you recommend me songs based on the ones i like?
    42
  • groups
    21 posts in the past month
    1. I'm from the 3rd generation of kpop, can someone recommend me the new groups?
    2. I'm from the 3rd generation of kpop, can someone recommend me the new groups?
    3. I want to get into K-pop who do you recommend
    #2
    groups
    I'm from the 3rd generation of kpop, can someone recommend me the new groups? · I'm from the 3rd generation of kpop, can someone recommend me the new groups? · I want to get into K-pop who do you recommend
    21
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/kpop for?
Best for Music Lovers and K-Pop Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/kpop free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/kpop have?
Roughly 3.9M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/kpop on?
r/kpop runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/kpop cover?
On the Hive Index, r/kpop is organized under Music Lovers, K-Pop Fans.
How do I join r/kpop?
You can join r/kpop by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Music communities like?
One of the larger topic areas on the site, covering music production, instruments, genres, and the business of the industry. Discord hosts communities for producers, beatmakers, and musicians at every level, Reddit has massive communities for genre-specific discussion, and dedicated platforms serve niche interests from jazz theory to synth collecting.
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