Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Kpopcast! In this episode, Karen Paek (VP of Marketing at Rakuten Viki) breaks down everything Viki at KCON LA 2023. We also talk with Jen (Host of The Kthree Kdrama Podcast) about previous KCONs & what K-drama content we'd love to see more of at KCON in the future.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A      More from Rakuten Viki:Wong Fu x Viki - Kdrama CafeMore from The KThree:YT@TheKThree NEWSLETTER k3kdramacoffeebreak.beehiiv.comkpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Kpopcast! In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the latest controversies, trending k-pop hashtags, provide some recent song recommendations, and recap significant developments in the K-pop world. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as we discuss Baekhyun's New Company Controversy, the intriguing #apologizetolisa trend, Suga's Enlistment news, and the fascinating allure of Luxury Brands' obsession with K-pop idols.Lastly, we also discuss the question that we know was keeping you up at night: did Boys Planet finally find the BLIT?This episode was recorded on Aug. 11, 2023.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A      HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):The Rose (더로즈) – Back To Me https://youtu.be/fuzLp9gDcwY SHINee 불면증 Insomnia https://youtu.be/7VBzw6d5E7M JEON SOMI (전소미) - ‘Fast Forward’ M/V https://youtu.be/_GgIt2EFHV8INFINITE(인피니트) 'New Emotions' https://youtu.be/DTdhfPSPVVU HALLYU THINGS:BTS’ Suga Officially Preparing For Military Enlistment | SoompiEXO's Baekhyun Confirms The Launch Of His Own Company + Clarifies Rumors Why do Luxury Brands choose K-pop Idols for ambassadors?Lightstick Appreciationkpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the K-dramacast, Prof. Cyhthia Yoo joins us again to discuss how people who avoid or desert military service are treated as shown in the Netflix Original "D.P."Check Out Cynthia's KBS World Radio Show w/ Lena Park https://world.kbs.co.kr/service/program_info.htm?lang=e&procode=parkofdJoin us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode covers SEXY SUMMER RELEASES, including BTS' Jung-kook, EXO, and KARD. We additionally spotlight new music from TWICE, P1Harmony & Infinite, Kim Sung-kyu.We discuss some "hot issues," including Fifty Fifty's contract dispute, LOONA/Odd Eye Circle being reborn at ARTMS, G-IDLE under 88 Rising, KCON's virtual guests, BB Girls' new naming, and more.PLUS, we hold a K-POP SODA POP CF BATTLE ROYALE! TWO MAY ENTER, BUT ONLY ONE MAY LIVE. Featuring Ive's "I WANT" and NewJeans' "Zero."Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A      HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):P1Harmony (피원하모니) – ‘JUMP’ MV https://youtu.be/2Hc1OjFxv-MEXO 엑소 'Let Me In' MV https://youtu.be/91VhCIQNjIc김성규(Kim Sung Kyu) 'Small Talk' https://youtu.be/6WNrmU5f8GsHALLYU THINGS:Kpop Parties in the Bay Area Being CompetitiveSIREN on Netflix HOT HOT SUMMER Sexy Choreo Dance practices: KARD - Cake & Treasure T5 - Move🔥 KPOP SODA POP BATTLE ROYALE DEATH MATCH🔥: IVE(아이브) _ I WANT VS NEWJEANS ZEROThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some K-pop song recommendations and hot Hallyu news commentary.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A      HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard's wife https://youtu.be/dZs_cLHfnNA BI Die For Love feat Jessi https://youtu.be/iFisMLtOfrw  HALLYU THINGS:EXO CBX vs SMThe State Of Twerking in KpopThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some K-pop song recommendations and hot Hallyu news commentary. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A      HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):VILLAIN (빌런) - NUGU (누구)LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) 'UNFORGIVENENHYPEN (엔하이픈) 'Bite Me'HALLYU THINGS:“The Truck War Is Going Down in History” – International and Korean Fans of ENHYPEN Engage in a Truck War for “Bite Me” Pair ChoreographyKARD's ICKY ConceptXO, KittyThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk to Vivian Yoon–the host of K-pop Dreaming–to discuss how the show came together from the perspective of a Korean American writer-performer from Los Angeles. K-Pop Dreaming is a podcast about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles. Host Vivian Yoon takes listeners on a journey from K-pop’s origins in Korean trot music and American presence in post-war South Korea to the 1992 LA Uprising and the booming global popularity of K-pop in the present day, all juxtaposed against Yoon’s own coming-of-age as a second generation immigrant in Los Angeles, struggling to fit in and come to terms with her own identity.About Vivian:Vivian Yoon is a 2.5 generation Korean American writer and performer from Koreatown, Los Angeles. Her background is in improvisation and sketch comedy, and she performs weekly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater on Harold Night. Vivian also has experience in tech, virtual production, and XR. In 2021 she co-wrote and voice acted in a short created by Aaron Sims Creative and Epic Games called "The Eye: Calanthek", and received an Epic MegaGrant for an undisclosed project involving virtual productionJoin us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A  The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we talk to Dr. Chuyun Oh, an associate professor of dance theory at San Diego State University and the author of K-pop Dance: Fandoming Yourself. Dr. Oh is an expert on K-pop dance and its cultural significance. She discusses the history of K-pop dance, its distinctive features, and its global appeal. She also talks about the role of K-pop dance in identity formation and community building.Topics Discussed:Some Gen 2 K-pop classics, including some juxtapositions with SNSD and 2NE1The distinctive features of K-pop danceK-pop Dance Covers on social media as a virtual "stage"The role of K-pop dance in identity formation and community buildingAudience:This episode is for anyone interested in learning more about K-pop dance. It is also a valuable resource for dance students, scholars, and fans. Guest Bio:As a Fulbright scholar, Dr. Chuyun Oh focuses on performance ethnography, activism, and racial and gender identities in transnational popular dance. Her work has appeared in Dance Research Journal, Text and Performance Quarterly, Dance Chronicle, The Journal of Popular Culture, Communication, Culture & Critique, The International Journal of the History of Sport, The Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, and The Journal of Fandom Studies. She is a recipient of the Top Paper (2019) and Top Contributed Performance three times (2016- 2018) from the Performance Studies Division at National Communication Association. As a pioneer of K-pop dance research, she was the David Sanjek Keynote Speaker in Popular Music at the 64th Annual Conference of the Society for Ethnomusicology in 2019. Her work has received positive media coverage in LA Times, Financial Times, Allure, SD Voyager Magazine, Voice of San Diego, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and more. She serves on the editorial boards of Text and Performance Quarterly and Review of Communication. She is a co-editor of Candlelight Movement, Democracy, and Communication in Korea (Routledge, 2021) and the author of K-pop Dance: Fandoming Yourself on Social Media (Routledge, 2023).Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A  The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it take to bring K-pop where it's never been before? We go on the scene at TAN's Fresno Stop of their US tour to find out and hear what it means to the fans that are there.559 Kpop Districthttps://linktr.ee/559kpopdistrictTAN USAhttps://tan-usa.carrd.co/Tower Theatre for the Performing [email protected] us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A  The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some hit replays and hallyu things of discussion.If you ever need to talk or are in crisis, follow the link to an international directory of emergency hotlines: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A      Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFwmzt-hfdf0Adk7S1mUnRxoHIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):NCT DOJAEJUNG 엔시티 도재정 'Perfume'헤이즈(Heize) - '빙글빙글 (Prod. R.Tee)'ONEW 온유 'O (Circle)' HALLYU THINGS:Ravi Apologizes And Leaves VIXX + Prosecution Requests 2-Year Prison Sentence For Military-Related Corruption | Soompi BTS Sends Off J-Hope As He Enlists In The Military | SoompiJay Park's label MORE VISION signs JessiDAWN Gets Candid About His Breakup With HyunA, The Story Behind Their Engagement, And Their Relationship Now | Soompi Low Brow Water Festival costume malfunctionsThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the K-dramacast, we discuss the concepts of bullying and revenge as shown in the hit show, "The Glory."Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some hit replays and hallyu things of discussion. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A      Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFwmzt-hfdf0Adk7S1mUnRxoHIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):BAD BAD (Feat. Tabber, Jay Park) (BAD BAD (Feat. Tabber, 박재범) https://youtu.be/rBMsE5A4Y5cBOBBY - Drowning Feat SOLE https://youtu.be/-KqNpjK44y0HALLYU THINGS:Photos surface of Karam partying with AV Actress 지민 (Jimin) 'Like Crazy' Official MV Netizens Are Divided Over BTS Jimin's Live Singing During An Encore Stage - Koreaboo Loona members @ ModHaus signal a new start with 1st teaser for music “artemis” https://www.soompi.com/article/1576645wpp/loonas-heejin-kim-lip-jinsoul-and-choerry-signal-new-start-as-artms-with-1st-teaser-and-social-media-accountsIVE 아이브 'Kitsch' MV JISOO - ‘꽃(FLOWER)’ M/V aespa - Hold On Tight xikers(싸이커스) - '도깨비집 (TRICKY HOUSE)' Official MV ENHYPEN To Voice Underwater K-Pop Band In “Baby Shark” Animated FilmNewJeans To Release Brand-New Song And MV As Global Ambassadors For Coca-ColaFIFTY FIFTY Makes Billboard Hot 100 Debut With “Cupid” + Becomes Fastest K-Pop Group To Do So | Soompi The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week, we do a deep dive into Twice's latest Comeback with "Ready To Be" and what it means for their future on the world stage.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A      Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFwmzt-hfdf0Adk7S1mUnRxoHIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):KAI 카이 'Rover' MV https://youtu.be/zlTIextYnyQFIFTY FIFTY (피프티피프티) - 'Cupid' Official MV https://youtu.be/Qc7_zRjH808 PIXY(픽시) - 'KARMA' MV https://youtu.be/rpp_PErKkdQTwice Blame It On Me https://youtu.be/Mk8hIPg2dNEHALLYU THINGS:Twice Promoting In the USNayeon’s teethLip Syncing in KpopSome LOONA members (who won their lawsuit against BBC) sign with Madhaus (tripleS label)HYBE withdraws from acquisition of SM & BabyMonster learning not all 7 members will debut https://www.soompi.com/article/1570522wpp/watch-ygs-new-girl-group-babymonster-learns-not-all-7-members-will-debut-in-teaser-ft-blackpinks-lisa-jennie-and-moreJimin drops solo “Set me free part 2” https://youtu.be/UaywgAqcLxIJisoo’s solo debut confirmed https://www.billboard.com/music/pop/blackpink-jisoo-solo-debut-release-date-1235280279/Lai's Uproxx Piece:TWICE’s ‘Ready To Be’ Is An Ode To Love And Maturity https://uproxx.com/pop/twice-ready-to-be-review/CCTV Ep:A K-Pop Rant: PLEASE SING LIVE! https://youtu.be/IkC7UytDfBQThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder what goes into making a K-pop hit? Join us for this episode as we sit down with music producer Matthew Tishler, who has worked with some of the biggest names in K-pop—including BTS, TWICE, Stray Kids, EXO, Red Velvet, NCT, BoA, and more!We'll dive into the creative process behind crafting a K-pop song, from the initial concept to the final mix. Matthew will share his insights on how K-pop songs are structured, how they're tailored to suit specific groups and audiences, and how the production process differs from other genres.We'll also talk about the challenges of working in the fast-paced, high-pressure world of K-pop, and how producers and artists collaborate to create something truly special.Whether you're a K-pop fan eager to learn more about how your favorite songs are made, or a budding producer looking for tips on breaking into the industry, this episode is for you. So tune in and discover the magic behind the music of K-pop!Follow Matthew: IMBD - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2031629/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/matthewtishler/Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

KCON is one of the biggest events on the K-Pop calendar, bringing together fans, artists, and industry insiders from around the world. But what's it really like to cover KCON as a member of the press?Join us for this episode as PD-Nim chats with journalists and media professionals who have covered KCON in the past. From the excitement of the concerts to the chaos of the press room, we'll explore what it's like to be on the front lines of one of the most exciting events in K-Pop.We'll hear about the challenges of interviewing K-Pop stars, the thrill of being in the crowd during a live performance, and the camaraderie that develops between members of the press during the event.So whether you're a K-Pop fan looking for an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at KCON, or a media professional curious about what it takes to cover one of the biggest events in the industry, this episode is for you.A note that this was recorded during KCON 2022 - so some of the interviews and details might be a little dated. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

K-Pop is known for its catchy beats and addictive hooks, but do you know who's behind the music? Join us as we shine a spotlight on the black producers and songwriters who are making their mark in the K-Pop industry. From Teddy Riley to Dem Jointz, we'll explore how these talented individuals are bringing their unique perspectives to the Korean music scene.But it's not all smooth sailing in the K-Pop world. We'll also take a closer look at the scandal between Lee Soo Man, HYBE, and SM Entertainment that rocked the industry. Find out what happened, and grab the popcorn.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  Links to things discussed on the episode:Tamar Herman's recap on TikTok/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CofynRMjc91/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkDJ Jon's Black History Month Podcast Edition: https://www.mixcloud.com/djjonmaine/k-pop-hits-vol-87/Q&A WITH SONGWRITER GEOFFRODAMUS: HOW “JOPPING” AND SUPERM CHANGED HIS LIFE: https://www.envimedia.co/q-a-with-songwriter-geoffro-damus-how-jopping-and-superm-changed-his-life/Geoffrodamus Talks Adult Swim, SuperM, and Breaking Down Racial Stereotypes: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/geoffrodamus-talks-adult-swim-superm-breaking-down-racial-stereotypes-interviewHIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):LEE HI ft. G.SOUL -"NO WAY" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9cUBhJghZoEXO (엑소) - 'YA YA YA' https://youtu.be/oQYJXr2YCmAEXO 엑소 'CALL ME BABY' https://youtu.be/yWfsla_Uh80SuperM 슈퍼엠 ‘Jopping’ https://youtu.be/pAnK1y7qjuEThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Love is in the air, and so is the sound of K-Pop! Join us as we celebrate Valentine's Day with the most romantic, hilarious, and sometimes cringeworthy K-Pop songs about love. From ballads to bops, we've hand-picked romantic songs that "paved the way" for k-pop songs that stir the heart. Put on your best pair of headphones, grab some chocolates, and prepare to swoon (or maybe just laugh) on this special episode of The Kpopcast!Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):Couple Song (Feat. Kelley) https://youtu.be/oHYn9PDYzhw2PM "Heartbeat" https://youtu.be/bKtvDv7eykg케이윌(K.will) - Love Blossom https://youtu.be/iRGOb6aKcgwHALLYU THINGS:COFFEE PRINCE! https://www.viki.com/tv/247c-coffee-princeTXT Sugar Rushmhttps://youtu.be/vp8BiiNQ8coYukkia & MAP6's Minhyuk tie the knot. https://www.soompi.com/article/1563724wpp/yukika-and-map6s-minhyuk-make-a-beautiful-couple-in-new-wedding-photosThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week, we discuss some particularly provocative topics - such as who paved the way, for those who pave the way; what to make of Jackson's remarks on China being misrepresented in western mainstream media; and other hot takes on hot songs. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A      Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):MONSTAX - LONE RANGER https://youtu.be/vlxIwNho3KAMonsta X 춤사위 (Crescendo) https://youtu.be/VJR_aFgY9ScSTRAY KIDS - CASE 143 https://youtu.be/jYSlpC6Ud2A비비 (BIBI) - 나쁜년 (BIBI Vengeance) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfIY1r0_tRIWayV-KUN&XIAOJUN '这时烟火 (Back To You)' https://youtu.be/DYbWPPJbiKsHALLYU THINGS:VIXX (LEO, KEN, HYUK) - Shangri-La + Chained Up + VOODOO DOLL] https://youtu.be/rTupKg1HwfI#PROTECTSUGA, #weloveyoongi https://youtu.be/N43HXJCShx8Jimin, J-Hope, and Enhypen at Fashion Week https://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/luxury/why-k-pop-rules-fashion-week/Jackson Wang’s China “media” rant: https://twitter.com/KHAMCHANH/status/1614121512906129408?s=20&t=9mnPHd7QGqxjdJyR2fSvZAThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's predictions season! Will Kwangya discover oil and join OPEC? Will it be revealed that JYP, in fact, needed to get his groove back because it was stolen by a transnational crime syndicate? These, another perfectly reasonable k-pop predictions for the year 2023 are discussed in this episode. Plus, some K-pop song recommendations and hallyu associated discussions. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):태버 - 007 (Feat. SYD) | [DF FILM] DF X Tabber https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ru5UFC3cs8M구본겸 (RB NINE) - 주먹들이 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZoTT6HvY01EKARDI(카디) - 'WatchOut' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ostJzgQp7zAThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What to remember k-pop in 2022 by and why. We recap what's worth remembering about the year, hear reflections from the community, and dish-out awards for the best songs and ideas in k-pop.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this special KOR-istmas episode, we introduce some winter/holiday k-pop hits and Hallyu content recommendations.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  More KOR-ismas hits❄️☃️❄️: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFwtV3LIO5DTQpJwLy1CkjG9HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):LENA PARK(박정현) _ Another Winter(다시 겨울이야) https://youtu.be/3N5HlPhtVLU 애쉬비 (Ash-B) - Santa Baby https://youtu.be/pje0mrh-pp4Junoflo - Snow Melts (ft. Arden Cho) https://youtu.be/9FS1h4LR7bIHALLYU THINGS:Spotify’s Top Kpop songs of 2022 https://www.nme.com/news/music/spotify-wrapped-most-streamed-k-pop-songs-of-2022-bts-blackpink-3358758JYP's reaction to TikTok Fan CoversLoona - Blockberry Scandal, and RenewalsThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last we spoke about K-Drama, we dove into Sky Castle and how it illuminates the harsh pressures on Korean youth to be “successful” and suppress their feelings. The dramas we’re introducing today, Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Flower of Evil, approach this same topic through a criminal justice lens—what happens to people who cannot be high functioning, aka “normal” in society as adults? How does the legal system handle this?  Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

K-pop song and hallyu content recommendations featuring Soyeon, soyeon, and a little more Soyeon. DJ Jon imparts some insider knowledge on what's slowing k-pop promotion cycles on FM airwaves, and other things of note happening in hallyu. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):TEN 텐 'Birthday' https://youtu.be/QGySpyt0Byg (G)I-DLE - 'Nxde' https://youtu.be/fCO7f0SmrDc SEULGI 슬기 '28 Reasons' https://youtu.be/G_BYjnopO6UHALLYU THINGS:Sorn’s handmade gift for Lisa with Minnie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tMwknD47sU BTS' RM and Pharrell Talk Producing, Their Upcoming Collab and More https://youtu.be/1H1Mh5KT8LQThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of our spoooookkkyy hallyuweeen series we discuss why we see so much western media coverage on the "dark side of k-pop," which rely on clichéd tropes. We welcome K-pop journalists Crystal Bell and Todd Inoue for this discussion to weigh in on what they're seeing from the newsroom perspective. Links From The Ep:-The Intense And Dangerous Training To Be A K-Pop Star - 9 Muses Of Star Empire - Music Documentary https://youtu.be/wFt28GPi0_8-Investigations by Vice: K-Pop (Teaser) • A Hulu Original https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqQEiVzb7n4-The Dark Truth Behind the Glamorous World of KPOP By Audrey Ahn - cornellsun https://cornellsun.com/2022/01/27/the-dark-truth-behind-the-glamorous-world-of-kpop/-The Dark Side of K-Pop: Assault, Prostitution, Suicide, and Spycams https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-11-06/k-pop-s-dark-side-assault-prostitution-suicide-and-spycams-The Dark Side of K-Pop Was What Drew Me to the Genre https://www.allure.com/story/k-pop-stardom-dark-sideFollow Our Guests:Crystal Bell @crystalbellTodd Inoue @NattotoddThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kpop Halloween. A special time for some of our favorite spookiest hallyuween hits and content recommendations.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):DONGKIZ - BlockBuster https://youtu.be/xRcLEVOBVYUBIBI 비비 (BIBI) - 가면무도회 (Animal Farm) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVLRky1hGfk강다니엘(KANGDANIEL) - PARANOIA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLrWIgkvoB0HALLYU THINGS:Flower of Evil on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/title/81357268KIM TAEHYUNG ACKNOWLEDGED AS CREATOR OF ‘BORAHAE’ AS COPYRIGHT DISCUSSION RESURFACES https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/10/07/kim-taehyung-acknowedged-as-creator-of-borahae-as-copyright-discussion-resurfaces/The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NewJean’s ‘cookie’ raised a lot of eyebrows. It was a song presented by teenage girls-mostly under the age of 16-singing lyrics that were partly interpreted as being sexual in nature amongst English-speaking listeners. It kicked off a debate that isn’t entirely new for k-pop, namely, the prevalence of sexualized minors in k-pop. What's driving this trend? How precedented is this? And what should morally conscious fans do about content of this kind? Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Reference Links:NewJeans (뉴진스) 'Cookie' Official MV https://youtu.be/VOmIplFAGegAfter the NewJeans controversy, should K-pop groups stop debuting minors? https://amp-scmp-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3187319/after-newjeans-controversy-should-k-pop-groups-stop-debuting-minorsLolita Is in the Eye of the Beholder https://www.jstor.org/stable/43860803Study on the Lolita Complex of Korea Girl Group's School look image Fashion https://koreascience.kr/article/JAKO201726869300355.page‘I'd say 14 is too young’: Pre-teen girls' negotiations of ‘sexualized’ media https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10304312.2015.1022944?scroll=top&needAccess=trueIdol republic: the global emergence of girl industries and the commercialization of girl bodies https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10304312.2015.1022944?scroll=top&needAccess=trueKpop Sociology:@kpopsociologyKpop sells SEX: Troublemaker "Now" Case Study https://youtu.be/AvipKCWWfQUCCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show:https://linktr.ee/cctvpopsThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Jackson Wang experience comes to you in this episode as guests Virginia (Mandarin Mama) and Ashley (host of An Album a Day) contextualize the significance of Magic Man in Jackson's discography to date. Plus, there are a bunch of thirsty comments. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):RACER - ITZY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ucm6HyxtUK4miss A “Only You(다른 남자 말고 너)” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zO9RzrhYR-IJackson Wang - Drive It Like You Stole It https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uviy2iECg4IJackson Wang - Come Alive https://youtu.be/UngbV5-3Ir8HALLYU THINGS:THE JACKSON WANG EXPERIENCE (Magic Man discussion)KINJAZ PODKAST S2 EP 24 | Jackson WangThe Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Stray Kids billboard profile story included some bad tropes that were likely born out of lazy journalism, but there’s a troubling precedent set when fans dictate editorial. We hear remarks from Todd Inoue who also published a Stray Kids profile story a few years back. In this episode we discuss this issue, along with other K-pop song recommendations and hallyu things to check out. Genius Korea founder, Syed Saquib, joins and offers his recommendations & insights.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):첫사랑(CSR) ‘첫사랑 (Pop? Pop!)‘ https://youtu.be/Z2_UuNrfZJsAsh-B (애쉬비) – Girls Back Home (Feat.이영지) https://youtu.be/5cJEZ-pC-RQDPR IAN – “Ballroom Extravaganza” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brxkoLjrsFcHALLYU THINGS:Extraordinary Attorney Woo https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/04/world/asia/south-korea-autism-extraordinary-attorney-woo.htmlK-pop In Ear Monitiors https://headphones.com/community/reviews-learning-and-news/a-dive-into-the-world-of-k-pop-in-ear-monitorsRina’s explanation of IEMs https://www.tiktok.com/@rinasawayamaofficialStray Kids Billboard profile https://www.billboard.com/music/features/stray-kids-billboard-cover-story-2022-interview-1235135801/The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Blackpink's "Pink Venom" really about oral sex? And does cultural misappropriation apply to Korean anthropomorphic bunny idols? We discuss current happenings and hits in the k-pop/hallyu scene at the end of August 2022, featuring guests KpopSociology and Virginia Duan.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  Catch Sunmi's Tour! https://www.officialkevents.com/sunmiHIT REPLAYS:Girls' Generation 소녀시대 'FOREVER 1' https://youtu.be/Qpf26PtBXgoJackson Wang - Cruel https://youtu.be/Rhy7_Y15FrI선미 (SUNMI) - '열이올라요 (Heart Burn)' https://youtu.be/vJvX9L6FCWIBLACKPINK - ‘Pink Venom’ https://youtu.be/gQlMMD8auMsHallyu Minute:Street Man Figher https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OM6VXTK6ci8&list=PLuDPmZf4d7C4fWP7pYVjqdvB2SKyb3DywBalming Tiger https://i-d.vice.com/amp/en_uk/article/pke9xn/balming-tiger-alt-k-pop-interviewK-pop Random Dance and Relay Dance challenges with DJ Peter Lo!Guests:KpopSociology https://linktr.ee/KPOPSOCIOLOGYVirginia Duan https://mandarinmama.com/The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s time to be honest: K-Pop concerts in America are not always perfect. While there are a few high production value events, most are charging AAA prices - that sell out - for mediocre shows. Is it fair that fans around the world receive a lower quality experience, when K-Pop labels are bringing in more profits than ever?We had a full house of experts from various parts of the K-Pop scene weigh in on this topic. Chris from @cctvpops shared from his experience working for a major American music label. Todd Inoue @nattotodd covers K-Pop concerts for the SF Chronicle. And T currently works for a K-pop concert production company in the Bay Area.Join us on Slack:  https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

K-pop song and hallyu content recommendations for the second week of August, featuring Colde, Moon Sujin x Jiselle, STAYC, TAN, Zico, and more! In the hallyu scene, we chat: Hopipalooza, BIBI’s Livestream Breakdown, Idol Star Athletics Championships 2022 (ISAC 2022), and Jackson Thirst Tweets. PLUS! Are you #DaebakOrNot on hot k-pop news? Tune in for K-pop lightning round the glass half-full/empty news stories.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  HIT REPLAYS:- Colde (콜드) - Your Dog Loves You (Feat. Crush) (Official Video) https://youtu.be/WybG8FesMc8 - TAN (탄) 'Walking on the Moon' Official MV https://youtu.be/93AztUvkPfQ - STAYC(스테이씨) 'BEAUTIFUL MONSTER' MV https://youtu.be/juQvizeZJFM - 문수진 (Moon Sujin)X지젤 (Jiselle) ‘Only U (Feat. 페노메코 (PENOMECO))’ Official Audio https://youtu.be/8tvulnHOcqU - ZICO Nocturnal animals (Feat. Zior Park) https://youtu.be/WPjsnH2mVD8 Hallyu Minute:- BIBI apologises for making fans “concerned and worried” after tearful Instagram livestream https://www.nme.com/news/music/bibi-apologises-fans-concerned-tearful-instagram-live-3275979- ryujin chaeryeong bangchan at ISAC 2022 https://youtu.be/i2b7_jZu2cY - Jackson Wang Reads Thirst Tweets https://youtu.be/Wn4klZcwxqo - J-hope live at Lollapalooza 2022: BTS rapper arrives as true solo great in history-making headline set https://www.nme.com/reviews/live/j-hope-lollapalooza-2022-headline-review-bts-3280802 Guests:- Chris / CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show https://linktr.ee/cctvpops - Todd Inoue @Nattotodd The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

iHeartMedia and VICE's podcast series, "Authentic: The Story of Tablo," chronicles Tablo's experiences from the doxxing and mis/disinformation crusade brought on by the online forum Taijinyo. In this episode of The Kpopcast, Dexter Thomas Jr. imparts details on producing the series, how to sensitively tell this story, working with Tablo, and what similarities this tale has with today's growing cacophony of mis/disinformation.Listen to the complete podcast series, "Authentic: The Story of Tablo" - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-authentic-the-story-of-ta-92746732/Follow Dexter Thomas Jr. - https://www.whatupdex.com/Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With accusations of cultural appropriation and disrespectful behavior towards Black fans, Jay Park continues to stay in the news for all the wrong reasons. So what does it say about us if we still enjoy listening to his songs? On this episode, we explore the contradictions and possibilities inherent in the “ethical consumption” of K-Pop. Ashley “Multifacetedacg” Griffin joins co-hosts Stephanie and Ghee Dragon as we get to the bottom of this controversial question.NOTEShttps://www.abc.net.au/everyday/ethics-for-dealing-with-artists-like-michael-jackson-r-kelly/10921262 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hit Replays for this week include KANG DANIEL, HYOLYN, Lee YoungJi, JEY & Goopy. The crew discusses our new New K-Reality Show and the 2022 KPSN PODCAST FEST Fundraiser For Nami (National Alliance on Mental Illness).Join us on Slack:  https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  HIT REPLAYS:- 효린 (HYOLYN) ‘Waka Boom (feat.이영지) https://youtu.be/8IqLxg0GqXc - JEY - 11:59 (Feat. Goopy) [Music Video] https://youtu.be/2YSgu6tYMho - 강다니엘(KANGDANIEL) - How We Live (Feat. sokodomo) M/V https://youtu.be/X-XHUVTeSwYJ   Hallyu Minute:- Follow KPSN For Updates On Upcoming Events https://www.kpsnfun.com/ - Donate to NAMI https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/3783658 - Watch Change Days on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/jp-en/title/81474612 The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hit Replays for this week include J-Hope, Seventeen, KARD. The crew discusses OG Kdrama recs, Star Studded Korean Remake of “Money Heist”, and highlights from the wet and wild WaterBomb 2022 Music Festival.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A    Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast  Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE HIT REPLAYS:- j-hope 'MORE' Official MV https://youtu.be/pKdBFeewZYE - SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) 'HOT' Official MV https://youtu.be/gRnuFC4Ualw - KARD - Ring The Alarm _ M/V https://youtu.be/sMG9t39BwUU  Hallyu Minute:- King of Dramas is back, go stream it on Viki https://www.viki.com/tv/9887c-king-of-the-drama  - Money Heist: Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area | Official Trailer | Netflix  https://youtu.be/Uafg97czxeQ-  WATER BOMB 2022: Kai  https://youtu.be/8Ymem85QAFI (G)I-DLE https://youtu.be/l61aObMGYsY  Haon https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VuRLstkf5Dg  CL https://youtu.be/De59gq3kshw The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DJ Jon, Michaela, and Todd Inoue return for some bi-weekly k-pop song and hallyu content recommendations for the first week of July. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrEHIT REPLAYS:- GOT7 "NANANA"- 치즈 (CHEEZE) - ‘퐁당 (Pong Dang)’- Jo Gwangil(조광일) _ Break The Line (feat. Brown Tigger) Hallyu Minute:- MWave Signed CDs are hella expensive https://www.mwave.me/en- KCON Chicago Day 2 (T01, BTOB, and STAYC). KCON shows coming to US cities in August, including SF, Minneapolis, Houston, New York, Dallas, Atlanta.- SUPERKIND(슈퍼카인드) NUKE vs PRID : Performance Video Lego https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SosGT6M_tYThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For western fans - K-pop concerts are having a comeback. This summer K-pop bands have returned en masse - such that it's not usual to have multiple K-pop acts performing on the same night in the same city. Dj Jon, Michaela, and Todd Inoue recap k-pop's new trend of the summer in this episode.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastDJ Jon's mixes: https://www.mixcloud.com/djjonmaine/ tTodd's related stories:https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/have-a-k-pop-summer-with-stray-kids-dreamcatcher-and-more-performing-in-the-bay-areahttps://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/with-packed-bts-shows-and-bambam-joining-the-warriors-the-bay-area-has-become-a-k-pop-hot-spotThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're coming back, now with a new schedule and cast. Hit replays for this week include LIGHTSUM, MONSTA X, BVNDIT. The crew discusses hot issues in Le Serafim, Jennie's comments, and Suho & Lee Sooman's remarks at Stanford.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrEHIT REPLAYS:- LIGHTSUM라잇썸 - Q showcase https://youtu.be/1hAheJNtk8Y- MONSTA X 몬스타엑스 'LOVE' https://youtu.be/vaKVbKPQOqY- BVNDIT(밴디트) - "VENOM" Music Video https://youtu.be/7wNEXWnXAd0Hallyu Minute:- Le Serafim Kim Garam controversy https://www.soompi.com/article/1527206wpp/hybe-releases-detailed-statement-regarding-le-sserafims-kim-garams-school-violence-allegations-kim-garam-to-temporarily-halt-activities- Jennie’s comments about hip hop in Rolling Stone https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/blackpink-jennie-solo-hip-hop-new-zealand-1356290/- Suho and Lee Sooman @ Stanford https://youtu.be/z0TLNhrn4tEThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We provide a quick recap of seeing P1Harmony live in San Jose, and give an update on some plans for The Kpopcast moving forward.Thanks, SubKulture Entertainment for helping make this happen!Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What goes into writing a young adult novel which touches on K-pop themes? In this episode we connect with Stephan Lee—YA enthusiast, ardent K-pop fan, and journalist—as we discuss his two novels "K-pop Confidential" and "K-pop Revolution." We touch on some familiar topics - capitalism, exploitation, and draw parallels between America's higher education and the K-pop trainee system. Be sure to pick up "K-pop Revolution" from your local bookstore or virtually anywhere you get your novels.We also plug the Name 3 Songs Podcast. Find them on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://name3songs.com.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are you tired of the lack of real social commentary in recent K-Pop? In The Kpopcast’s first ever K-Drama review, we discuss the critically acclaimed “SKY Castle,” which was just made available on Netflix. For fans of biting social critique like Parasite and Squid Game, SKY Castle is an exquisitely crafted takedown of the upper class and capitalism. Co-hosts Stephanie and Ghee_Dragon welcome special guest Sam from Southpaw aka @LiberationistMA (Twitter), who points out filming techniques and Korean historical context in the drama that viewers might have missed.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Grammys. An award presented by the Recording Academy to recognize "Outstanding Achievement in the music industry" of the United States. For K-pop fans who may believe their bias is an immaculate jesus, the award can act as a point for artistic merit or recognition. In a 2021 interview with the Korea Herald, Suga remarked that he hopes the group will win a Grammy before the end of their career. It can be argued that BTS has made music award shows relevant again following an ongoing trend of declining ratings and interest in music awards. But with the recent misses for awarding BTS a Grammy - what signs does this signal for k-pop fans? What actually matters? How do you think we should interpret last night’s news?This episode is a recording of a recent #kpopchat we held on Twitter Spaces.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're taking things easy this week with another round of K-pop song & Hallyu content recommendations for the fourth week of March 2022. Recommendations include hits by BANG YONGGUK, JUNSU, RED VELVET, ROLLING QUARTZ, and XG. Plus: the team's bias members of 4*Town.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrEHIT REPLAYS:XG - Tippy Toes https://youtu.be/7bONJFH9A9ABANG YONGGUK(방용국) - UP https://youtu.be/jgQD-KK7eVUKim Jang Hoon x Rolling Quartz (김장훈 x 롤링쿼츠) - Ice On Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TgJ-4blDjI김준수 KIMJUNSU ‘HANA(하나)’ https://youtu.be/xHpi0vHaErURed Velvet 레드벨벳 'Feel My Rhythm' https://youtu.be/R9At2ICm4LQHALLYU MINUTE (working Title)https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/movie/embrace-the-panda-making-turning-redThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The concept-masters of (G)I-DLE gave a "Tomboy" femme fatale look for their latest single. If this sounds like a mixed metaphor to you, you're not alone. In this episode we take a deep look at the song's concept and lyrics, and what it means in the context of an incoming anti-feminist presidential administration. Subject matter experts—John Lee, the blogger/columnist/Twitter commentariat known as the Korean Foreigner; and Hye Jin Lee, Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication at USC—provide additional color.We also offer some recommended "hit replays" from the album. We additionally recommend reading a paper by Jieun Lee and Hyangsoon Yi which speaks to the recent configuration of "ssenunni" in hallyu/K-pop. Ssen-Unni in K-Pop: The Makings of “Strong Sisters” in South Korea: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Ssen-Unni-in-K-Pop%3A-The-Makings-of-%E2%80%9CStrong-Sisters%E2%80%9D-Lee-Yi/698033bea56afc20f1731dd098c551c745701ca9Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An episode from the Kpopcast dungeon: What 2012 song in K-pop left a lasting impact that we still felt in 2020? In this un-aired episode from the archives, we welcome Emily Haydel for a look at some of the best songs and moments from 10 years ago. We recorded this episode in 2020 ------- but are finally getting around to publishing this in 2022 two years later. :)We debated, but YOU decide which song wins for the most ICONIC song in K-pop for 2012! Visit our Twitter (twitter.com/TheKpopcast) and vote in our online poll.Chat about this episode and share your hit replays with us on Slack:https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AThis episode is the fourth of an experimental miniseries where we discuss which song made the most impact per year, for 2009-2019.The Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 years ago, Big Bang released "Fantastic Baby." Shortly after its release, the song would go on to become not just one of the band's most popular songs, but also one of the most popular and iconic songs of K-pop itself. For its time, the critical reception surprised YG himself and cemented the group's electronic sound for the years to follow. In this episode, we look back at the importance of this song in the broader context of Big Bang's history. Consider this a fun look back as we prepare for the group's anticipated return this quarter!Correction: a previous version of this episode said that Daesung was driving under the influence. We've updated this episode to note that an autopsy revealed that the motorcycle victim had a blood alcohol level of 0.186.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back for another round of K-pop song & Hallyu content recommendations for the fourth week of February 2022! In a slight update to our format we provide more contextual details on the bands discussed. PLUS - we spend some time discussing why NMIXX's "O.O" is misunderstood, providing a new framework to appreciate the song.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrEHIT REPLAYS:SORN - SHARP OBJECTS https://youtu.be/7AYjhG20VBs‘빨간맛’ RETA, San E ’SPICY HOT’ https://youtu.be/xus6vwZXzoIEpik High - Gray So Gray ft. Younha Official LIVE https://youtu.be/l7EQ_uoNQBEBlock B(블락비) _ NILLILI MAMBO(닐리리 맘보) https://youtu.be/4AYJZvHeKFoSTAYC(스테이씨) 'RUN2U' https://youtu.be/grG41kS4MUAHALLYU DOIN' (working title)BTS Announce Four-Night Las Vegas Stadium Residency https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-las-vegas-residency-1311316/Jay Park is reportedly planning to launch own K-pop boyband https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/jay-park-is-reportedly-planning-to-launch-own-k-pop-boyband-3134798VICE Partners with iHeartRadio for Upcoming Podcast on the Shocking Life and Scandal of Korean Hip Hop Star Tablo https://www.iheartmedia.com/press/vice-partners-iheartradio-upcoming-podcast-shocking-life-and-scandal-korean-hip-hop-starNMIXX(엔믹스) 'O.O' (4K) https://youtu.be/Iqebam_uuloThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Relive the TWICE US tour through this podcast episode featuring voices of TWICE concert-goers, resident ONCE (Amanda, Duy, Lai Frances), and the sounds of the Oakland concert. We discuss the concert experience - from giving tribute to goddess Jihyo for concert tickets, to the most memorable moments from seeing TWICE live - and close out with reflections on where TWICE goes from here. The concert was a life-changing experience for any k-pop fan, and now you've got the experience recorded on tape. Thanks to everyone who spoke with us at the venue!Read Todd Inuoe's Review of the concert: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/review-twice-doubles-down-on-good-vibes-during-sold-out-oakland-debut-concertJoin us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.