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 280K members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 5th largest community in the K-Pop topic page.
Roughly 31K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Kpop, Worst, and Wish There Was. Product recommendations often mention parasocial pressure.
Community Topics
Community Features
This community has a forum
Subreddit Analysis
via GummySearchMember 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: 17K members
Past year (monthly)
- 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
- Jul: 732 members
Topics
- Kpop131 posts in the past month#1131Kpop
- Worst27 posts in the past month#227Worst
- Wish There Was24 posts in the past month#324Wish There Was
- Fans22 posts in the past month#422Fans
- Idols19 posts in the past month#519Idols
Flair
- Discussion30 posts in the past month
- Good on Jungwon finally issuing an ultimatum to "ENHYPEN is 7" fans
- After leaving one member, why the rest of the group faces harrasment?
- Does I.O.I have a shot at winning a major award/daesang by the end of 2026?
#130DiscussionGood on Jungwon finally issuing an ultimatum to "ENHYPEN is 7" fans · After leaving one member, why the rest of the group faces harrasment? · Does I.O.I have a shot at winning a major award/daesang by the end of 2026? - Thought10 posts in the past month
- Yoo Hwe Seung (N.Flying) deserves more recognition for his vocals
- Why some fans do not get how parasocial relationships in kpop space works?
- fellow kpop gamers: which kpop company would you say is Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo?
#210ThoughtYoo Hwe Seung (N.Flying) deserves more recognition for his vocals · Why some fans do not get how parasocial relationships in kpop space works? · fellow kpop gamers: which kpop company would you say is Sony/Microsoft/Nintendo? - Girl Groups6 posts in the past month
- It's so sad that we will likely never hear Pristin/Pledis Girlz Rollercoaster official audio..
- Can we talk about how predatory the Kpop industry is ESPECIALLY towards YOUNG girls!
- A new season of Queendom featuring only 5-member groups would go extremely hard rn
#36Girl GroupsIt's so sad that we will likely never hear Pristin/Pledis Girlz Rollercoaster official audio.. · Can we talk about how predatory the Kpop industry is ESPECIALLY towards YOUNG girls! · A new season of Queendom featuring only 5-member groups would go extremely hard rn - Appreciation5 posts in the past month
- I'm obsessed with Seulgis (sorry for butchering the spelling) 28 reasons album!
- Can we talk about tripleS’s flawless discography ??
- Missing songs with a bridge & a sung chorus? Here is a recommendation for you
#45AppreciationI'm obsessed with Seulgis (sorry for butchering the spelling) 28 reasons album! · Can we talk about tripleS’s flawless discography ?? · Missing songs with a bridge & a sung chorus? Here is a recommendation for you - Advice4 posts in the past month
- What should I do about this GO situation?
- Confession via My Mental Health and This Has K-pop as the Moral
- What Are The Best Languages To Learn For A Global Group?
#54AdviceWhat should I do about this GO situation? · Confession via My Mental Health and This Has K-pop as the Moral · What Are The Best Languages To Learn For A Global Group?
Product recommendations
- parasocial pressure1 post in the past month
- The Parasocial Pressure for Idols to Be Best Friends
#11parasocial pressureThe Parasocial Pressure for Idols to Be Best Friends
Community Reviews
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 280K 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.
Monthly Stats
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- 12
- Visitors /mo (+100%)
- 0
- Referrals /mo
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