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Welcome to r/kpopthoughts, the friendly community for fans of the Korean music industry and everything within it. Be sure to look over our rules and guidelines before joining the discussions.

The community at a glance

r/kpopthoughts is a Subreddit for K-Pop Fans with roughly 278K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the K-Pop topic page.

Roughly 32K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Kpop, Music, and Groups. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention songs and groups.

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Yearly: +32K members
Growth: +13.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2020: 19K members
  • 2021: 24K members
  • 2022: 69K members
  • 2023: 60K members
  • 2024: 43K members
  • 2025: 47K members
  • 2026: 16K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 4K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 3K members
  • Dec: 2K members
  • Jan: 3K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 3K members
  • Apr: 4K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Why isn't ITZY getting more traction with this comeback? I don't understand...
    2. The inhumane way kpop fans view Korea is scary
    3. These ticket prices are out of control (Le Sserafim concert)
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    Why isn't ITZY getting more traction with this comeback? I don't understand... · The inhumane way kpop fans view Korea is scary · These ticket prices are out of control (Le Sserafim concert)
    4
  • Advice Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Xikers has ONCE AGAIN dropped a banger. If you still haven't checked out their stuff, please do yourself a favor and so so ASAP. Criminally underrated.
    #2
    Advice Requests
    Xikers has ONCE AGAIN dropped a banger. If you still haven't checked out their stuff, please do yourself a favor and so so ASAP. Criminally underrated.
    1
  • Opportunities
    1 post in the past month
    1. I think companies should be legally required to give their groups work at least once a year if they want to debut them
    #3
    Opportunities
    I think companies should be legally required to give their groups work at least once a year if they want to debut them
    1

Topics

  • Kpop
    366 posts in the past month
    1. What are some of the craizest timeline comparisons in kpop?
    2. I think kpop has changed my brain and my personality.
    3. The inhumane way kpop fans view Korea is scary
    #1
    Kpop
    What are some of the craizest timeline comparisons in kpop? · I think kpop has changed my brain and my personality. · The inhumane way kpop fans view Korea is scary
    366
  • Music
    76 posts in the past month
    1. YouTube music South Korea weekly charts(may 15-21)
    #2
    Music
    YouTube music South Korea weekly charts(may 15-21)
    76
  • Groups
    72 posts in the past month
    1. Stanning smaller groups vs. Big 4 groups
    2. What If JYPE's Original 5 (5Live), 6(6Mix), 7(GoT7) + (Japanese GG ) strategy had worked ? We would have had seen very different JYPE groups than what we have right now?
    #3
    Groups
    Stanning smaller groups vs. Big 4 groups · What If JYPE's Original 5 (5Live), 6(6Mix), 7(GoT7) + (Japanese GG ) strategy had worked ? We would have had seen very different JYPE groups than what we have right now?
    72
  • Idols
    41 posts in the past month
    1. Chaewon's neck injury should be a cautionary tale to never subject idols to obvious strenuous movements that can clearly lead to injury
    2. Are there any idols have gone on record saying they don't drink?
    3. Kpop fans need to stop involving kpop idols in their fanwars
    #4
    Idols
    Chaewon's neck injury should be a cautionary tale to never subject idols to obvious strenuous movements that can clearly lead to injury · Are there any idols have gone on record saying they don't drink? · Kpop fans need to stop involving kpop idols in their fanwars
    41
  • Worst
    35 posts in the past month
    #5
    Worst
    35

Flair

  • Discussion
    104 posts in the past month
    1. Lee Haru (16 yo old), Tablo's daughter, is the sole lyricist for Riize's upcoming title track
    2. Newer Generation don't know Ulzzang(얼짱) anymore
    3. BTS's comeback has made me rethink how I viewed the kpop landscape during their hiatus
    #1
    Discussion
    Lee Haru (16 yo old), Tablo's daughter, is the sole lyricist for Riize's upcoming title track · Newer Generation don't know Ulzzang(얼짱) anymore · BTS's comeback has made me rethink how I viewed the kpop landscape during their hiatus
    104
  • Appreciation
    34 posts in the past month
    1. IOI Reunion Gave Me a New Appreciation for Somi
    2. ILLIT's Choreographers deserve a lot of praise
    3. JYP has been lowkey turning into a powerhouse company for rock and emotional-nostalgic music
    #2
    Appreciation
    IOI Reunion Gave Me a New Appreciation for Somi · ILLIT's Choreographers deserve a lot of praise · JYP has been lowkey turning into a powerhouse company for rock and emotional-nostalgic music
    34
  • Thought
    18 posts in the past month
    1. People need to calm down about Le Sserafim
    2. Twice has achieved a new career high in South Korea
    3. I don’t even listen to K-pop, but BTS’s Arirang album somehow turned me into a fan
    #3
    Thought
    People need to calm down about Le Sserafim · Twice has achieved a new career high in South Korea · I don’t even listen to K-pop, but BTS’s Arirang album somehow turned me into a fan
    18
  • Observation
    6 posts in the past month
    1. My respect for Somi has gone through the roof, and the IOI comeback was magic...
    2. Am I actually turning into a producer stan rather than artist stan
    3. Curious if there are foreign idols not of Korean descent who have obtained permanent residency
    #4
    Observation
    My respect for Somi has gone through the roof, and the IOI comeback was magic... · Am I actually turning into a producer stan rather than artist stan · Curious if there are foreign idols not of Korean descent who have obtained permanent residency
    6
  • Charting
    6 posts in the past month
    1. IOI “Suddenly” has reached number 1 on Circle digital charts
    2. Melon billion clubs(most streamed artists on melon)
    3. KPOP Groups with the Most Monthly Listeners on Spotify mid 2026
    #5
    Charting
    IOI “Suddenly” has reached number 1 on Circle digital charts · Melon billion clubs(most streamed artists on melon) · KPOP Groups with the Most Monthly Listeners on Spotify mid 2026
    6

Product recommendations

  • songs
    20 posts in the past month
    1. What are some Kpop songs that you would recommend to a non-kpop fan?
    2. Guys can someone please recommend me some songs that makes me feel like I am in 3rd gen(2016-2020)
    3. Guys can someone please recommend me some songs that makes me feel like I am in 3rd gen(2016-2020)
    #1
    songs
    What are some Kpop songs that you would recommend to a non-kpop fan? · Guys can someone please recommend me some songs that makes me feel like I am in 3rd gen(2016-2020) · Guys can someone please recommend me some songs that makes me feel like I am in 3rd gen(2016-2020)
    20
  • groups
    10 posts in the past month
    1. New to kpop. Recommend me some groups which I can try
    2. New to kpop. Recommend me some groups which I can try
    3. Hello, I'm newbie can u recommend me some of the kpop group that i must idolize with?
    #2
    groups
    New to kpop. Recommend me some groups which I can try · New to kpop. Recommend me some groups which I can try · Hello, I'm newbie can u recommend me some of the kpop group that i must idolize with?
    10
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/kpopthoughts for?
Best for K-Pop Fans enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/kpopthoughts 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/kpopthoughts have?
Roughly 278K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/kpopthoughts on?
r/kpopthoughts 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/kpopthoughts cover?
On the Hive Index, r/kpopthoughts is organized under K-Pop Fans.
How do I join r/kpopthoughts?
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What are the K-Pop communities like?
Communities for K-pop fans worldwide, with strong focus on major acts and broader Korean pop culture. Discord has massive fan servers for specific artists and groups, while dedicated international forums serve fans sharing news, fan content, and discussion about the global K-pop scene.
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