Ask Me About Kpop

2018 has been quite a year for Kpop. And we don't know about y'all but we're exhausted from all the greatness. We're talking the trends and tropes of Kpop in 2018 that we will remember for all time. Then, we pick our top 10 fave songs from 10 different categories. And finally, a dream come true group in the random game. We'll catch y'all in 2019! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...

Today we are remembering our dear Kim Jonghyun and all the contributions he made to Kpop as a songwriter and solo artist. Listen to some songs he wrote for other artists, and sample his solo discography. Then we discuss his stint on Blue Night Radio and the inspiration he found from his listeners. There will be tears, but plenty of smiles too. Remember that it's always okay to feel your feelings....

Welcome back to AMAK! This week we're trying to make sense of all the Korean award shows that happen at the end of each year. We're going through show by show to explain what awards are given out and why. Then we spend some time talking about the REAL reasons award shows are worth it. Then, a spooky collab in the random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We don't know anything about sports, or fantasy sports, but we know that we love boys. So we made up a dumb game where we build a fantasy boy group! Listen to use agonize over these pointless decisions, and send us your own fantasy group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have been waiting to talk about this as long as we've had a podcast, so strap in for a lot of excited yelling. We are gabbing all about our favorite reality show, We Got Married and passionately defending our obsession. Then we walk you through the entire 'Khuntoria' season in order and describe it to you since you can't watch it anymore, sorry. This episode might be just for us, but that's oka...

I hope you've got a lot of time on your hands for tv watching because today we are talking about 9 of our favorite reality shows that often feature idols! What are idols like when they get new roommates? Or try to run a business? What about when you drop them in the jungle? All that and much more, plus another queen of Kpop graces our random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...

It's so good to be back!! We have a lot of great stuff planned and can't wait to jump back in! First, we're catching up on some Kpop news we couldn't talk about over the hiatus. Then we try our best to recommend some underrated groups. Finally, some government conspiracy in the random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! And in honor of EXO's latest comeback, we're here with an EXOciting look at their EXOrdinary career so far! Learn about the past and present members of EXO and join us as we EXOplore their EXOrbitant discography, including their November 2018 album, "Don't Mess Up My Tempo." We'll recommend some EXOllent B-side tracks, and finish up with a definitely-not-random viewing of the "Monster"...

Ask Me About Kpop is an educational Kpop podcast that requires no previous knowledge of the Kpop industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're going to spend a little bit of time talking about Korean artists who often lend their voices to Kpop collabs. Hear a little about their backstory, and some of the Kpop songs they have featured on. All of our artists today have their own thriving careers, and we hope you will want to check out some of their solo work. Then, hear us fully fall in love with the random game group a few min...

It's time to talk about a topic we've been avoiding since the beginning. Scary, obsessed, stalker "Sasaeng" fans and their counterpart, the anti-fan. Every story in this episode is upsetting. It's all upsetting. Never be like these people. EVER. Then the random number picker is being a creep again. I need a nap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this girl power packed episode, we're running down the TWENTY(!!!!) girl groups that have debuted so far this year. We listen to their debut single and talk about concepts and future hopes for the groups. Then, the random number generator (after a hiccup) delivers the exact name we needed to see. #supportgirlgroups2018 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You asked for it, and waited patiently, so we're dropping a bonus ep all about whatever the hell is happening at Cube. First, we give a detailed timeline of everything that has happened this summer regarding Hyuna and Pentagon to give a full picture of what we know. Then we just yell and speculate and get ourselves real upset for an hour. Sound good? Cool cool cool. Everything is fine. This is fin...

In what will probably be the first of many, we're doing an episode on Korean Variety shows! We're joined by actor, writer and dancer Chuck Maa! We learn a little about Chuck and hear about his experience on America's Best Dance Crew. Then we talk a little about K-Variety's role in an idol's career, and discuss just a few of Chuck's favorite shows to watch. Then, a itty bitty baby boy group in the...

Strap on your boots and get your head shaved cause we're going to the military! It's time to learn about South Korean Military Conscription and all that it means for your fave boy groups. We learn about different types of military jobs, what training is like, and the controversy that put an end to the 'celebrity unit'. We wonder how second gen idols headed off to the military will fair in the futu...

The sun outside and current state of Kpop have got us heated! So it's time to chill by the pool with some of our favorite Kpop Summer Songs! Which songs are best for driving to the beach with the windows down, and which ones are essential on the block party playlist! Then stay tuned for a group we've sort of gotten before in the random game! Also: make sure to use the gifs of Angelica crying over...

As promised since like, episode two, it's time to talk contract disputes! We will cover two of the most high profile, drawn out courtroom battles between groups and their companies. Find out what their reasoning was, and how the court, and the public reacted. Then, a hear a "high-tech" song from the Gen 1 group our random generator chose! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

On today's episode, we had hope to have a fun discussion about idols who are not from Korea, or aren't Korean at all. But the discussion ended up being pretty depressing. Love your favorite foreign idols extra hard! They need the love <3 Plus, a scarily-appropriate group in the random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YAAAY Angelica is back! And we are re-capping our amazing weekend at KCON LA! Hear all about what and who we saw on the convention floor. Plus, what we wore, the people we met, and the amazing concert on Sunday night! Then, a random game group we've been waiting for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're taking a little detour off our regular Kpop path to learn about a different corner of the Korean music market. Shannon is joined by comedian, actor and musician Peter Stoia to learn all about South Korean Punk and Metal music! Let's f**k s**t up!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking Kpop dating news has Shannon in an actual tizzy. So listen to her have a breakdown on mic about how much she loves Hyuna and E'Dawn and the fact that they love each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon is joined by some of her lovely coworkers to watch some recent Kpop videos and see what they think! Spoiler alert: They loved it. Follow all my pals! @radioTFB | @mattapodaca | @yayforzig | @danawickens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Shannon is joined by actor, improviser, writer and long time K-pop lover, Jane Kim! Hear about Jane's roots in K-pop and her college thesis on it's impact on the world. Shannon learns more about 'girl crush' concepts and all the merits of an elimination reality show. Stay tuned for a very 'winning' group in the random game, and the most unique recommendation so far! Follow Jane on instag...

This week, Shannon is joined by her dear musician husband Wade to talk about Kpop groups that play their own instruments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon's on her own for this one. So, she's sharing some tips and resources that she has acquired on her self-taught journey to learning Korean. Then, learn 5 Korean words commonly found in Kpop songs. Congrats you're fluent now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.