r/kpopthoughts

Community Overview

About r/kpopthoughts

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 284K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #4 in the K-Pop communities list.

Roughly 29K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Kpop, Wish There Was, and Worst. Product recommendations often mention parasocial pressure.

On Reddit
284K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +29K members
Growth: +11.5% / 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: 21K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 530 members

Topics

  • Kpop
    63 posts in the past month
    #1
    Kpop
    63
  • Wish There Was
    23 posts in the past month
    #2
    Wish There Was
    23
  • Worst
    23 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    23
  • Tired
    13 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tired
    13
  • Fans
    13 posts in the past month
    #5
    Fans
    13

Flair

  • Discussion
    81 posts in the past month
    1. Feeling very disappointed in Taemin rn ngl. AI seeping into Art is getting more and more sad to see.
    2. As a DIVE, I need IVE to start taking their performances more seriously
    3. The harsh reality of being a small Kpop group (USPEER story)
    #1
    Discussion
    Feeling very disappointed in Taemin rn ngl. AI seeping into Art is getting more and more sad to see. · As a DIVE, I need IVE to start taking their performances more seriously · The harsh reality of being a small Kpop group (USPEER story)
    81
  • Thought
    14 posts in the past month
    1. What exactly is Lisa trying to be as a solo artist?
    2. I spend a lot on Kpop because nothing else really makes me happy in life
    3. We should stop hating on idols who can't speak english
    #2
    Thought
    What exactly is Lisa trying to be as a solo artist? · I spend a lot on Kpop because nothing else really makes me happy in life · We should stop hating on idols who can't speak english
    14
  • Appreciation
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Appreciation for Lily from NMIXX, specifically the kind of person she seems to be.
    2. Ateez may be breaking the wall to success in Korea after 8 years
    3. It has been 13 years since we have lost EunB (Ladies Code)
    #3
    Appreciation
    Appreciation for Lily from NMIXX, specifically the kind of person she seems to be. · Ateez may be breaking the wall to success in Korea after 8 years · It has been 13 years since we have lost EunB (Ladies Code)
    11
  • Advice
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I really want to explore other kpop group
    2. Thoughts on liking K-pop as a guy in his 20s
    3. Is it worth it to go to a BOYNEXTDOOR concert? ONEDOORs, opinions, please!
    #4
    Advice
    I really want to explore other kpop group · Thoughts on liking K-pop as a guy in his 20s · Is it worth it to go to a BOYNEXTDOOR concert? ONEDOORs, opinions, please!
    7
  • Girl Groups
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Honestly, it's not that serious really...
    2. Most VS Least VS My Bias in some korean girl groups!
    3. What’s Kya (2010 born) doing with ‘05 and ‘06 liners? (KiiiKiii)
    #5
    Girl Groups
    Honestly, it's not that serious really... · Most VS Least VS My Bias in some korean girl groups! · What’s Kya (2010 born) doing with ‘05 and ‘06 liners? (KiiiKiii)
    6

Product recommendations

  • parasocial pressure
    1 post in the past month
    1. The Parasocial Pressure for Idols to Be Best Friends
    #1
    parasocial pressure
    The Parasocial Pressure for Idols to Be Best Friends
    1

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 284K 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?
You can join r/kpopthoughts by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
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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