Whether you’re a fan-turned-critic with a hot take on the newest K-drama, a data analyst who tracks Circle Chart swings, or a beauty editor who can decode every idol’s skincare stack—we want to hear from you. Email editor[at]poptopnews.com any time.
We actively commission guest essays, op-eds, data visualisations, translations, and on-the-ground event coverage from:
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Journalists & reporters (Seoul, Busan, LA, Manila, London—anywhere the Hallyu wave reaches)
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Industry insiders (label staff, stylists, music-video directors, drama producers)
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Developers & data scientists (chart crawlers, AI-subbing tools, fandom analytics)
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Academics & cultural critics (Korean-studies scholars, media-effects researchers)
Want to pitch? Request our contributor packet—complete with style guide, fact-checking checklist, and rate card—by dropping “Writer Guidelines” in your subject line.
Republishing & Licensing
Educators, corporate-comms teams, newsletter editors, and platform curators regularly license our work. To obtain permission:
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Email editor[at]poptopnews.com with the article URL.
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Tell us where and how it will appear (print course reader, intranet, podcast transcript, etc.).
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We’ll quote the licensing fee, provide attribution language, and—if requested—supply a clean text or PDF version.
Bulk or long-term licences (e.g., syndicating our weekly K-Drama Ratings Brief) are also available.
Media Requests
Need a pundit to explain military-service schedules, debut-year budgeting, or streaming-rights disputes? Our editors and beat reporters regularly appear on TV news panels, radio talk shows, podcasts, and livestreams. For availability and booking:
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Email: editor[at]poptopnews.com
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Subject line: “MEDIA REQUEST – [Your Show / Outlet]”
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Include airtime, format (live or pre-recorded), and talking-point focus so we can match you with the right expert.
Advertising & Brand Partnerships
From pre-roll ads in our “Comeback Countdown” video series to sponsored deep-dives on the evolution of K-beauty packaging, our ad-solutions team can craft placements that resonate with a global fandom.
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Opportunities: display banners, newsletter inserts, podcast mid-rolls, custom content
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Get a media kit: email editor[at]poptopnews.com with “AD INQUIRY” in the subject line.
All sponsored content is clearly labeled and kept separate from our newsroom.
Corrections & Feedback
Accuracy is non-negotiable. If you spot a typo, mistranslation, or factual slip—no matter how small—email editor[at]poptopnews.com with “CORRECTION” in the subject line. We’ll investigate promptly and append a correction notice if warranted.
Your feedback helps us maintain the high standards the K-entertainment community deserves. Thanks for keeping us sharp!