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 #6 in the K-Pop communities list. It is the 4th largest community in the Music topic page.

Roughly 74K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Sub, Eng Sub, and Worst. Product recommendations often mention songs, kpop groups, and boy groups.

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3.9M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +74K members
Growth: +1.9% / 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: 32K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 9K members
  • Aug: 14K members
  • 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: 2K members

Topics

  • Sub
    52 posts in the past month
    #1
    Sub
    52
  • Eng Sub
    40 posts in the past month
    #2
    Eng Sub
    40
  • Worst
    35 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    35
  • Episode
    32 posts in the past month
    #4
    Episode
    32
  • Hard Time
    28 posts in the past month
    #5
    Hard Time
    28

Flair

  • [Teaser]
    69 posts in the past month
    1. LE SSERAFIM x ILLIT x KATSEYE - Digital Single: ICONIC BY MISTAKE (Concept Photo - Group)
    2. LE SSERAFIM X ILLIT X KATSEYE - ICONIC BY MISTAKE (Digital Cover)
    3. LE SSERAFIM X ILLIT X KATSEYE - Digital Single: ICONIC BY MISTAKE (Concept Photo - LE SSERAFIM)
    #1
    [Teaser]
    LE SSERAFIM x ILLIT x KATSEYE - Digital Single: ICONIC BY MISTAKE (Concept Photo - Group) · LE SSERAFIM X ILLIT X KATSEYE - ICONIC BY MISTAKE (Digital Cover) · LE SSERAFIM X ILLIT X KATSEYE - Digital Single: ICONIC BY MISTAKE (Concept Photo - LE SSERAFIM)
    69
  • [News]
    34 posts in the past month
    1. Red Velvet to make a comeback in August
    2. Breaking: Jung Kyung Ho And Sooyoung Confirm Breakup After 14-Year Relationship
    3. Red Velvet Seulgi's YouTuber Cousin Sujin Suddenly Passes Away
    #2
    [News]
    Red Velvet to make a comeback in August · Breaking: Jung Kyung Ho And Sooyoung Confirm Breakup After 14-Year Relationship · Red Velvet Seulgi's YouTuber Cousin Sujin Suddenly Passes Away
    34
  • [Event/Tour News]
    16 posts in the past month
    1. BIGBANG - 20/26 World Tour (dates announcement)
    2. Nam Ji Hyun And RESCENE’s Woni To Host 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards
    3. ITZY 3rd World Tour [TUNNEL VISION] Europe/UK Dates (Announcement Poster)
    #3
    [Event/Tour News]
    BIGBANG - 20/26 World Tour (dates announcement) · Nam Ji Hyun And RESCENE’s Woni To Host 2026 Korea Grand Music Awards · ITZY 3rd World Tour [TUNNEL VISION] Europe/UK Dates (Announcement Poster)
    16
  • [MV]
    14 posts in the past month
    1. LE SSERAFIM x ILLIT x KATSEYE - ICONIC BY MISTAKE
    2. izna - METRONOME
    3. BABYMONSTER - SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA
    #4
    [MV]
    LE SSERAFIM x ILLIT x KATSEYE - ICONIC BY MISTAKE · izna - METRONOME · BABYMONSTER - SUGAR HONEY ICE TEA
    14
  • [Variety]
    9 posts in the past month
    1. fromis_9 Jiwon (Guest: i-dle Miyeon) - A part-time job where the part-timers are pretty and 10x more lively | Chabaekdo Cafe @ Workman - Workdol Season 5 (260610)
    2. Girls' Generation (SNSD) Hyoyeon (Guest: NMIXX Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Kyujin) - Fake Kim Hyoyeon Episode 23: Because of these JYP silver spoon types, keeping my rice bowl is disgustingly hard | Late Night Radio @ Hyo's Level Up (260610) [ENG SUB]
    3. ITZY Ryujin (Host: SEVENTEEN Seungkwan) - Episode 14: The Battle of the Century! BooNamBo vs. RyuYeoBo @ 117 - Boo Seungkwan's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo (260611) [ENG SUB]
    #5
    [Variety]
    fromis_9 Jiwon (Guest: i-dle Miyeon) - A part-time job where the part-timers are pretty and 10x more lively | Chabaekdo Cafe @ Workman - Workdol Season 5 (260610) · Girls' Generation (SNSD) Hyoyeon (Guest: NMIXX Lily, Haewon, Sullyoon, Kyujin) - Fake Kim Hyoyeon Episode 23: Because of these JYP silver spoon types, keeping my rice bowl is disgustingly hard | Late Night Radio @ Hyo's Level Up (260610) [ENG SUB] · ITZY Ryujin (Host: SEVENTEEN Seungkwan) - Episode 14: The Battle of the Century! BooNamBo vs. RyuYeoBo @ 117 - Boo Seungkwan's Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo (260611) [ENG SUB]
    9

Product recommendations

  • songs
    31 posts in the past month
    1. Could you recommend me some songs?
    2. Can you recommend some kpop songs that feels like you're floating on a cloud?
    3. Can you recommend some kpop songs that feels like you're floating on a cloud?
    #1
    songs
    Could you recommend me some songs? · Can you recommend some kpop songs that feels like you're floating on a cloud? · Can you recommend some kpop songs that feels like you're floating on a cloud?
    31
  • kpop groups
    8 posts in the past month
    1. I'm from the 3rd generation of kpop, can someone recommend me the new groups?
    2. Can someone recommend me a nugu group??? Kpop!
    3. Can someone recommend me a nugu group??? Kpop!
    #2
    kpop groups
    I'm from the 3rd generation of kpop, can someone recommend me the new groups? · Can someone recommend me a nugu group??? Kpop! · Can someone recommend me a nugu group??? Kpop!
    8
  • boy groups
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Please recommend me late 4th gen - 5th gen boy groups that you think would fit my taste?
    2. Recommend boy groups with a style similar to Dreamcatcher or (G)I-DLE
    3. Recommend boy groups with a style similar to Dreamcatcher or (G)I-DLE
    #3
    boy groups
    Please recommend me late 4th gen - 5th gen boy groups that you think would fit my taste? · Recommend boy groups with a style similar to Dreamcatcher or (G)I-DLE · Recommend boy groups with a style similar to Dreamcatcher or (G)I-DLE
    3
  • girl groups
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Girl groups recs
    2. looking for girl group recs
    3. I just started listening to BlackPink. What are some recs fir similar girl groups?
    #4
    girl groups
    Girl groups recs · looking for girl group recs · I just started listening to BlackPink. What are some recs fir similar girl groups?
    3
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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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