Kpop Calendar: Award Shows, Birthdays, Debuts & More

No matter which Kpop group you re most dedicated to or who your bias is, there's alwaysa reason to celebrate. That s the beauty of Kpop! Get ready for a whole year of Kpop parties by following the calendar below.

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Before we wrap up the annual calendar, another notable mention has to go to October 9th, which is Hangul Day, or Korean Alphabet Day. 

While this is certainly not a Kpop-exclusive holiday, it s something that Kpop groups and fans alike celebrate all over social media and IRL. And it s no surprise the global phenomenon of Kpop is probably more responsible for the spread of the Korean alphabet than literally anything else in the history of the world. Pretty awesome, right?

Important Weekly Dates to Remember

Any diehard Kpop fan knows that weekly Korean TV shows are extremely important to the success of rising Kpop groups. Music show wins are an important and emotional milestone for so many, including the fans who have worked hard to help their favorite groups by streaming their music videos, pre-voting, live voting, and purchasing their records.

To stay on top of the weekly show schedule, the most important music shows and their weekly broadcast days (in Korea Standard Time) are as follows:

• The Show (SBS MTV): Tuesdays
• Show Champion (MBC M): Wednesdays
• M! Countdown (Mnet): Thursdays
• Music Bank (KBS2 and KBS World): Fridays
• Show! Music Core (MBC): Saturdays
• Inkigayo (SBS): Sundays

Fan voting is what determines the award winners for these music shows, and even internationally based fans can contribute to most of them via dedicated mobile apps. Just be sure to mark your calendar because pre-voting usually ends a couple of days before broadcast.

For a deeper look at the voting schedules for these Korean music shows, check this Kpop music show guide.

Other Year-Round Ways to Celebrate Kpop

Of course, you don t have to wait for a specific day of the year to throw a little party for your favorite idols. Here are some other ways that Kpop stans are sharing the joy all year long:

• Selca days: Post a selca (or selfie) on social media with your favorite idol using the corresponding hashtag. And if you aren t sure which day or hashtag is correct, check out a full schedule of Selca Days here.
• Comeback parties: Whenever you get word of a new release, throw a comeback party complete with idol party favors and idol trivia or bingo. You could even make your own photocards using a blank postcard template.
• Ads for idols: Get together with the fandom and rent out an ad or a billboard to catch your bias s attention. Or donate to a charitable cause instead, since many idols are starting to request fan love rather than physical gifts.
• Cup sleeve events: Another perfect year-round option is to organize your own cup sleeve event. You can create custom cup sleeves with MyCreativeShop in just a few minutes and then get straight to planning the rest of the decor, events, and giveaways. It s super easy!

No matter the month, you ve certainly got a whole host of reasons to celebrate and an entire fandom to join you. Have fun!

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