r/kpopthoughts

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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 281K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the K-Pop topic page.

Roughly 30K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Kpop, Worst, and Wish There Was. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Pain & Anger. Product recommendations often mention parasocial pressure.

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281K Members

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Yearly: +30K members
Growth: +11.8% / 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: 19K 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: 17 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for K-pop songs with exceptional production, dynamic arrangements, and addictive basslines
    2. What should I do with my old photocard collection that doesn't make me as happy as it used to?
    3. What happens to city exclusive concert merch that doesn’t sell?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    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? · What happens to city exclusive concert merch that doesn’t sell?
    4
  • Pain & Anger
    4 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. JYP the Papi of KPOP, he doesn't hide from haters at all and examplying how to treat them
    #2
    Pain & Anger
    Yuehua should be held accountable for their cruelty towards Ji Yunseo · underwhelmed after attending a concert of my ults · JYP the Papi of KPOP, he doesn't hide from haters at all and examplying how to treat them
    4
  • Money Talk
    1 post in the past month
    1. My friend spends all her money of kpop shit
    #3
    Money Talk
    My friend spends all her money of kpop shit
    1
  • Solution Requests
    1 post in the past month
    1. Recommendations for Kpop stickers(unofficial)?
    #4
    Solution Requests
    Recommendations for Kpop stickers(unofficial)?
    1

Topics

  • Kpop
    67 posts in the past month
    #1
    Kpop
    67
  • Worst
    25 posts in the past month
    #2
    Worst
    25
  • Wish There Was
    24 posts in the past month
    #3
    Wish There Was
    24
  • Tired
    16 posts in the past month
    #4
    Tired
    16
  • Fans
    13 posts in the past month
    #5
    Fans
    13

Flair

  • Discussion
    68 posts in the past month
    1. Yuehua should be held accountable for their cruelty towards Ji Yunseo
    2. Did anyone else leave IVE’s concert feeling this way...?
    3. Has anyone else felt unexpectedly sad after a fancall with their bias?
    #1
    Discussion
    Yuehua should be held accountable for their cruelty towards Ji Yunseo · Did anyone else leave IVE’s concert feeling this way...? · Has anyone else felt unexpectedly sad after a fancall with their bias?
    68
  • Appreciation
    16 posts in the past month
    1. Anyone else remember waiting days for English subtitles?
    2. Listening to RIIZE's B-sides made me realize I've been missing out
    3. Kard just release their final album before disbandment
    #2
    Appreciation
    Anyone else remember waiting days for English subtitles? · Listening to RIIZE's B-sides made me realize I've been missing out · Kard just release their final album before disbandment
    16
  • Thought
    12 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. Looking for K-pop songs with exceptional production, dynamic arrangements, and addictive basslines
    3. What happens to city exclusive concert merch that doesn’t sell?
    #3
    Thought
    If K-pop had the same transfer system as football, which idols would have the highest market value? · Looking for K-pop songs with exceptional production, dynamic arrangements, and addictive basslines · What happens to city exclusive concert merch that doesn’t sell?
    12
  • Advice
    7 posts in the past month
    1. I always take too many videos at concerts
    2. Recommendations for Kpop stickers(unofficial)?
    3. Heard my neighbors dog bark to the melody of BAD by ATEEZ and totally embarrassed myself
    #4
    Advice
    I always take too many videos at concerts · Recommendations for Kpop stickers(unofficial)? · Heard my neighbors dog bark to the melody of BAD by ATEEZ and totally embarrassed myself
    7
  • Girl Groups
    5 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. oldest girl groups who had a comeback in the past 12 months?
    #5
    Girl Groups
    Girls' Generation has the best group name in Kpop imo · aespa's "Forever" might be the most boring ballad in SM history · oldest girl groups who had a comeback in the past 12 months?
    5

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 281K 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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