5 Must-Have Apps for K-Popers on Android

Are you a K-Pop fan? If you are, these apps are a must-have. With them, you can stay updated with the latest news about your favourite boy groups and girl groups anytime.

So, what apps do K-Pop fans usually use? Let’s take a look!

1. Weverse

Weverse connects artists with their fans. It is not only for K-Pop artists, but also for artists from Japan, America, China, and other countries. Still, most artists here are from South Korea.

You can find popular groups like BLACKPINK, TWICE, BTS, TXT, and even rookie groups. Some solo artists also have their own Weverse accounts. As a fan, you can follow daily updates, send fan letters, check activity schedules, and see exclusive posts from your favourite idols.

You can also watch live streams from these artists. While watching, you can send messages in real time and give hearts to show your support.

Another interesting feature is Weverse DM, where you can exchange messages directly with your idol. However, you need a subscription and a digital currency called jelly to use it.

One of the best features is the automatic translation, which helps international fans understand posts in different languages. Overall, it feels like social media where your “friends” are K-Pop idols.

What I like about Weverse:

• Direct interaction with your favourite K-Pop artists
• Frequent live streams and exclusive updates
• Weverse DM for a chat-like experience with idols
• Automatic translations into many languages
• Artists from countries outside Korea are also available

Things to note:

• Some features, such as DM, require a paid subscription
• Live stream comments move quickly due to many active users

2. Mubeat

Want to keep up with the latest music videos from K-Pop artists? Mubeat is the perfect app.

Besides watching official YouTube videos, you can also join polls to support your idols. These include voting for Music Bank, Golden Disc Awards, Show! Music Core, and even Mubeat Awards, which are hosted by Mubeat itself.

Voting can be done using points called Heart Beats or special voting tickets for big events. Heart Beats can be earned for free by watching ads or by using Start Beats, which are paid coins you can buy in the app.

Mubeat also has its own music chart with daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly rankings, so you can see how popular your idols are with fans worldwide.

What I like about Mubeat:

• Watch official videos of your favourite idols
• Interactive voting for major K-Pop events
• Flexible support system with Heart Beats and Start Beats
• Exclusive charts to track group popularity
• Easy to use for fans of all ages

Things to note:

• Some voting options require paid tickets or coins
• Collecting free Heart Beats can take time

3. Amino

Amino is home to many fan communities, including K-Pop fandoms. You can join groups for BTS fans (ARMY), BLACKPINK fans (BLINK), K-hip hop fans, and many more.

Each community has group chats, feeds, and quizzes you can join. You can share posts, discuss with other fans, send messages in public chat rooms, or make friends with people who have the same interests. You can also live stream to talk about topics in real time.

Amino lets you personalize your profile with cute stickers, chat bubble designs, and other decorations. It is also a great place to share your creativity, such as fan art, fan fiction, and other content with communities that match your interests.

What I like about Amino:

• Many fandom communities, from K-Pop to other niche interests
• Complete features; group chat, quizzes, feed, and live streaming
• A place to share fan art, fan fiction, and creative content
• Customizable profiles
• Active and supportive community

Things to note:

• You need to find the right community for a comfortable experience
• Some communities have strict posting rules

4. Blip

Blip is made for K-Pop fans who want to track their idols’ schedules, create fan journals, and get the latest updates from their favourite groups or solo artists.

You can see both official and unofficial schedules, including TV appearances, concerts, fan meetings, and birthday events at cafés. The schedules are shown in a timeline or calendar format, so it’s easy to follow past and upcoming activities.

Blip also has a mission feature where you can complete tasks such as streaming or voting to earn points called Bling. These points can be used to support your idols or exchanged for physical and digital items like photo cards, merchandise, and plushies.

The app is quite popular in South Korea, so you might see many posts in Korean from fans discussing their idols.

Things I like about this app:

• Complete idol schedule calendar
• Bling points can be exchanged for official merchandise
• Active fan community, including many users from South Korea
• Great for fans who want to be active in fanbase events

One thing to note:

• Much of the community content is in Korean, which can be hard to understand for non-Korean speakers

5. Vibrary

Vibrary is a K-Pop photo gallery app by Vibezone Co., Ltd., often called “Pinterest for K-Pop fans.”

It collects thousands of photos of K-Pop artists from different sources in one place. It’s perfect for fans who like to collect and enjoy photos of their favourite idols. All images are high resolution and can be downloaded for free to use as wallpapers.

The search tool is powerful because you can look for photos based on accessories, hairstyles, or events. For example, typing “Blackpink pink hair” will instantly bring up matching results.

The app is free to use and does not require coins or subscriptions. The interface is simple and easy to navigate, especially if you are already familiar with Pinterest.

What I like about Vibrary:

• High-resolution photos of K-Pop artists, free to download
• Advanced search by accessories, colours, events, and more
• Simple, easy-to-use interface similar to Pinterest
• Full access without needing to pay or subscribe
• Great for fans who love collecting and editing photos

One thing to note:

• No social features such as comments or sharing inside the app

That’s all for the must-have K-Pop apps on Android. With these apps, you can stay updated and never miss the latest news about your favourite idols. Do you have other K-Pop app recommendations? Share them in the comments below.