HALLYU CAN EAT: A K-pop Music Show

Can you feel it? Can you feel it? After five years since his latest release, a new self owned label, and ten years after the phenomenon known as "Gangnam Style," PSY has returned with his 9th full length album entitled...well, "9th" This comeback features the iconic good time his music has become known for while still sounding modern at the same. And the benefit of founding your own music label me...

Who will save us from the world from meeting its doom? Definitely scientists, but we like to believe that Deukae will also lend a hand in preventing the apocalypse. Returning with their second full album, these seven ladies provide an evolutionary change to their sound that all three leaders were surprised and appreciative to hear. The lead single, "MAISON" is a PSA to the world stating that we mu...

Four years after his solo debut and a stint in the military, Onew (of SHINee) finally returns with an album that is absolutely sure to get you grooving and moving. Just like the number of sides on a standard die, the album "DICE" features six tracks that show off a more playful and alternative side to the artist. It's early in 2022, but if hearing that this album is already in the Top 3 releases o...

BIG BANG. BIG BANG. BIG BANG. Do I need to say anymore? The group that helped spearhead our love of K-Pop return with a track that is retrospective of both the growth and future of the group. We're just so happy to hear these voices again. And because we need to have a two hour episode we slapped on a bonus March Potluck to include some songs that we didn't have a chance to talk about. March Potlu...

OH MY GOSH, was all the success in their first year only an ILLUSION? Can Stephen and Chuck's 2021 HCE Rookie of the Year return with even more amazing music? Find out on this week's episode to see if we JOAH Purple Kiss' latest comeback "memeM". This week's game is brought to you by Stephen . Let's Connect: Twitter: @HallyuCanEat Instagram: @HallyuCanEat Email: HallyuCanEat@gmail.com Follow the C...

The scene opens to an empty concert hall. The woodwinds, brass, and strings tune in order. The conductor taps on his stand to ready the orchestra. She raises her wand and begins the symphony. Welcome to Symphony No. 2 of Hallyu Can Eat's Velvet in Red minor. On this week's episode we cover Red Velvet's latest in the ReVe Festival series, "The ReVe Festival 2022 - Feel My Rhythm." Nothing in this d...

Just because it's ALREADY been a year since their last release doesn't mean this group is no longer around. They've just been laying dormant, waiting to ESCAPE. That's right, on this week's episode the boys will be covering (G)I-DLE's 1st Full Album "I NEVER DIE" with its lead single "TOMBOY." A lot has happened in the past year, including the departure of Soojin, so this album is very much a refl...

We've got good news and bad news. The good news is you've got another episode of Hallyu Can Eat. The BAD NEWS, is that we have got a lot to talk about because we'll be covering the brand new debut of TEMPEST! In a sea of "in your face" bangers, this boy group brings the fun and high energy back to K-pop. Full of infectious and refreshing music, we have no doubt that you'll be humming all the songs...

60 EPISODES! Can you Belllie've it? The releases haven't stopped coming for the recently debuted group "Billlie". This seven member girl group from MYSTIC STORY is proving that the perception of rookie groups is changing and that you can absolutely hit the ground running with amazing music. It's no wonder why Allen Mark chose them for his 2021 rookie of the year. Their latest release "the collecti...

Another STAYC episode? It's going DOWN! Boot up your old Compaq desktop and open Netscape Navigator because the six ladies of High Up Ent. are coming back to give you their smoother side in this late 90s/early 00s throwback nostalgia trip. Running 2 U with beautiful vocals and infectious beats this is an absolute No Skips™ release. This week's game is brought to you by Allen Mark . Let's Connect:...

Sound the horns! Roll out the red carpet. The girls of Apink are finally coming back. MY OH MY, after debuting nearly 11 (!!!) years ago, these six ladies prove that they are far from reaching their Apeak.  Starting with the lead single, "Dilemma" the album takes you on a fun sonic TRIP through multiple decades. Some songs touch on the funkiness of the 70/80's, others with the rhythm and blue...

WE'RE TURNING THIS EPISODE UP TO ELEVEN! K-pop incorporates a wide multitude of genres and one that we don't get to HOLLER about enough is rock. Luckily the ladies of Rolling Quartz have released their mini EP entitled "Fighting" and girl is it a DELIGHT. If you've ever gone to your local skate rink or youth center to watch a local band perform, this album takes you right back. Just pure talent co...

Chuck, Allen Mark, and Stephen each bring to the party, two songs from January that the group didn't get a chance to talk about. It's just our way of catching up with the smorgasbord of releases that happen every month. We hope you enjoy these delicious set of dishes! Songs Discussed: WOOZI - Ruby Choiza - Family (feat. THAMA) woo!ah! - Catch the Stars Yuju - The Killa MAX CHANGMIN - Airplane Mode...

On this week's episode, the boys of HCE combine their skills of the five elements of every idol must have: vocal/rap, dance, teamwork, talent, and mind and create the perfect introduction of PENTAGON in the HCE universe. Their twelfth (12?!) EP release "In:vite U" gave us a chance to dive deeper into this group and gain a new appreciation for their evolution throughout the years. Some of the songs...

Welcome to Hallyu Can Eat's second ever awards show. We take a look at all the groups, soloists, and releases of 2021 and pick our favorites. Categories include "Best Debut", "Best Choreography", "Best Girl Group", and "Best Song of the Year". Who will go home with the coveted "Golden Tongs" award? Find out in this blockbuster of a special! Let's Connect: Twitter: @HallyuCanEat Instagram: @HallyuC...

We are back with our very first episode of 2022! The boys return from the winter break, energized, and ready to feast. Our first release is from the nine talented ladies of fromis_9 and their five track EP, "Midnight Guest." With this being the first experience for the group, it gave us a chance to see how far they've come since their debut in 2018. And boy did we regret letting them fly so under...

We're closing out 2021 with one final release! WooSung, an artist we covered in our September Potluck, is now here with a full album of his own. Alongside "Dimples" we're treated six other personal, and emotional tracks and that oozes with WooSung's personality. A little bit of LA and little bit of Korea is mixed into every track and we enjoyed every second of it.  Such a wonderful way to end...

Dear Diary, On this week's episode of HCE, the dreamy co-leaders of the pod take their first deep dive of the group "cignature" and discover a group that should have never flown under their radars. We come out pleasantly surprised with how much production and vocal talent is backing this incredible group. And in rare form, we unanimously choose the same song as our favorite. #StanBelle This week's...

Chuck, Allen Mark, and Stephen each bring to the party, two songs from November that the group didn't get a chance to talk about. It's just our way of catching up with the smorgasbord of releases that happen every month. We hope you enjoy these new set of dishes! Songs Discussed: MC.MINZY - Like a star GEMINI - MIA Gaho - Like the moon YODAYOUNG - Lovelylove LABOUM - Repeat Weki Meki - First Dream...

Grab your keys and get inside because we're taking this episode all the way to the AUTOBAHN! One of your favorite sub-units (C)H-AM will RIDE WITH U for the entire trip and we're hoping we don't hit any RUSH HOUR along the way. Allen Mark and Chuck, JUST LOVE this album and spend a lot of time discussing how Monsta X has remained consistently amazing for the past 7 years. So grab a plate, put on y...

B + HCE = Our 3rd TWICE episode! This week's game is brought to you by Stephen . Let's Connect: Twitter: @HallyuCanEat Instagram: @HallyuCanEat Email: HallyuCanEat@gmail.com                             [P/E #49]

It's the Epik return of STECH, Hallyu Can Eat's third sub-unit! Stephen and Chuck take some time to go over the latest release from the group formerly known as "TOO". After a name change to "TO1", Together As 1 come back with their mini EP, "RE:ALIZE". It's six tracks full of high energy and big sounds. Did this 4th gen group stay GOLDEN the whole time? Or is the hype just a MIRAGE. This week's ga...

We enjoyed it so much the first time we knew we had to do it again. So from this point on, the beginning of the month means it's time for our monthly potluck! Time for BYOS (Bring Your Own Songs). Chuck, Allen Mark, and Stephen each bring to the party, two songs from October that the group didn't get a chance to talk about. It's just our way of catching up with the smorgasbord of releases that hap...

SPAM is back to cover CL's debut studio album "ALPHA" After being a part of 2NE1 for so many years, CL left YG Entertainment to pursue her solo career. A shift from her traditional urban image, these eleven tracks explore a variety of musical styles from alternative R&B, tropical dance, rap, and ballads. T here's even a cameo from John Malkovich? And song named Chuck?  Lot's of fun to be...

Hope you're ready because the boys of HCE are back for SEASON-TWO! We kick it off with the amazingly popular Gen 4 group ENHYPEN. With it being our first time with the group, the three of us had JUST A LITTLE BIT of expectations coming in. But after a couple of listens, our opinions were really in a DILEMMA. Was it a BLOCKBUSTER of an album, or were we better off having our hopes TAMED down. Find...