r/kpopthoughts

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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 282K members. It uses a forum format for communication. On the Hive Index it ranks #6 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. Common discussion themes are Pain & Anger and Advice Requests. Product recommendations often mention parasocial pressure.

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282K Members

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Yearly: +29K members
Growth: +11.6% / 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: 20K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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
  • Jul: 2K members
  • Aug: 1K members

Themes

  • Pain & Anger
    5 posts in the past month
    1. Yuehua should be held accountable for their cruelty towards Ji Yunseo
    2. underwhelmed after attending a concert of my ults
    3. Treat Each Other, and Yourselves, Better
    #1
    Pain & Anger
    Yuehua should be held accountable for their cruelty towards Ji Yunseo · underwhelmed after attending a concert of my ults · Treat Each Other, and Yourselves, Better
    5
  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. What’s your advice on screechers at concerts causing you to not be able to hear the band at all?
    2. Looking for K-pop songs with exceptional production, dynamic arrangements, and addictive basslines
    3. What should I do with my old photocard collection that doesn't make me as happy as it used to?
    #2
    Advice Requests
    What’s your advice on screechers at concerts causing you to not be able to hear the band at all? · Looking for K-pop songs with exceptional production, dynamic arrangements, and addictive basslines · What should I do with my old photocard collection that doesn't make me as happy as it used to?
    4
  • Solution Requests
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for upbeat k-pop songs with pretty sad lyrics HELP
    2. Recommendations for Kpop stickers(unofficial)?
    #3
    Solution Requests
    Looking for upbeat k-pop songs with pretty sad lyrics HELP · Recommendations for Kpop stickers(unofficial)?
    2
  • News
    1 post in the past month
    1. Your thoughts on the arrest of Cha Ga Won?
    #4
    News
    Your thoughts on the arrest of Cha Ga Won?
    1

Topics

  • Kpop
    65 posts in the past month
    #1
    Kpop
    65
  • Wish There Was
    24 posts in the past month
    #2
    Wish There Was
    24
  • Worst
    24 posts in the past month
    #3
    Worst
    24
  • Tired
    14 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tired
    14
  • Fans
    13 posts in the past month
    #5
    Fans
    13

Flair

  • Discussion
    99 posts in the past month
    1. i still can’t believe someone from my local area ended up in newjeans
    2. Ateez San is facing massive backlash from football fans right now
    3. Yuehua should be held accountable for their cruelty towards Ji Yunseo
    #1
    Discussion
    i still can’t believe someone from my local area ended up in newjeans · Ateez San is facing massive backlash from football fans right now · Yuehua should be held accountable for their cruelty towards Ji Yunseo
    99
  • Appreciation
    23 posts in the past month
    1. aespa absolutely killed it at Lollapalooza
    2. Yoongi being the first to share the Grammy decision made me unexpectedly emotional
    3. BTS’ rapline really do have an immaculate solo discography
    #2
    Appreciation
    aespa absolutely killed it at Lollapalooza · Yoongi being the first to share the Grammy decision made me unexpectedly emotional · BTS’ rapline really do have an immaculate solo discography
    23
  • Thought
    14 posts in the past month
    1. If K-pop had the same transfer system as football, which idols would have the highest market value?
    2. CONTROVERSIAL but if you can't own it don't be it
    3. I think K-pop fans need to stop encouraging extreme behavior from other fans
    #3
    Thought
    If K-pop had the same transfer system as football, which idols would have the highest market value? · CONTROVERSIAL but if you can't own it don't be it · I think K-pop fans need to stop encouraging extreme behavior from other fans
    14
  • Girl Groups
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Girls' Generation has the best group name in Kpop imo
    2. aespa's "Forever" might be the most boring ballad in SM history
    3. Red Velvet’s first two singles did such a good job of establishing the whole Red/Velvet concept
    #4
    Girl Groups
    Girls' Generation has the best group name in Kpop imo · aespa's "Forever" might be the most boring ballad in SM history · Red Velvet’s first two singles did such a good job of establishing the whole Red/Velvet concept
    7
  • Advice
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Heard my neighbors dog bark to the melody of BAD by ATEEZ and totally embarrassed myself
    2. Why is KiiiKiii latest album WHYKKiii only selling 13k albums a day despite all the hype?
    3. I always take too many videos at concerts
    #5
    Advice
    Heard my neighbors dog bark to the melody of BAD by ATEEZ and totally embarrassed myself · Why is KiiiKiii latest album WHYKKiii only selling 13k albums a day despite all the hype? · I always take too many videos at concerts
    7

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
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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 282K 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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