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Bringing you the best sounds and ideas in K-pop each week. Featuring guests in and around the k-pop community. On a regular basis, we recommend "hit replay" songs you should listen to, as well as provide semi-regular in-depth k-pop editorial told nowhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The YouTube Billboard of Kpop: K-Ville Entertainment 27.01.2020 39:43

K-Ville Entertainment is the #1 go-to source for tracking K-pop charts by the western community. To learn more about what goes on behind the scenes of this chart and YouTube channel, we spoke with Ben-the founder and chief executive of K-ville Entertainment. This episode was recorded way back in August of 2019 which is why the hit replays and X1 references may sound old. Support K-ville: https://w...

An Introduction To Korean Indie 19.01.2020 32:47

Here's what K-pop fans need to know about Korean Indie. Featuring Chris Park, Editor at Large, at KoreanIndie.com. As a tease for the genre, we walk you through the "four corners" of Korean Indie. Be sure to visit KoreanIndie.com to conduct your exploration and discovery. This was recorded back in August. Links to check out: - KoreanIndie.com - Korean Indie's Spotify: https://spoti.fi/30leVs5 "Fou...

A Fireside Chat On Kpop In 2019 13.01.2020 32:15

A lower production-value episode for us this year, we took a more casual approach to reflect on what happened and what we will remember from 2019. The show Michaela recommends you watch is StageK on JTBC's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL3a9-v0k3Dv7zydvQ6owXD-LkGktj-50C The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/almeidices twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/micha...

How We Met SuPERM 12.11.2019 45:28

A hella old episode. Give it a listen! But note that we discussed this at the beginning of October. The kpop avengers have assembled!!! Find out what it’s like to meet them and if we think jopping is #DaebakorNot HIT REPLAYS: - CLC(씨엘씨) - 'Devil' https://youtu.be/MY4qnUGwWIU - RICH BRIAN & CHUNG HA - THESE NIGHTS https://youtu.be/qQjMMEWaWsc - SEVENTEEN(세븐틴) - 독 : Fear https://youtu.be/ap14...

Hit Replays: D.O., GWSN, EVERGLOW, VERNON, TOBI LOU W4 Aug 2019 05.09.2019 8:44

HIT REPLAYS: - tobi lou - Looped Up (Audio) https://youtu.be/f9nSapoXyNs - D.O. 디오 '괜찮아도 괜찮아 (That's okay)' MV https://youtu.be/j2aQ_NqeTNw - 공원소녀(GWSN) - Total Eclipse (Black Out) https://youtu.be/lwjsDMLrkqw - EVERGLOW (에버글로우) - Adios https://youtu.be/4gX_p1VkgA4 Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=_RguWg-BTRyZ0qPWEaHh-Q...

Ride The "Wave" To ATEEZ "Illusion" 16.08.2019 42:48

Please note: this episode was recorded way back in June. Just in time for the end of summer we dropping our review of ATEEZ's "Wave" and "Illusion." Which is daebak or not? Follow Ariana: twitter.com/ariana_y_khan HIT REPLAYS: - 이 밤 by JIN of BTS https://youtu.be/6ukSZkiuiAM - NO WAY by Lee Hi (Feat. G.Soul) https://youtu.be/eW0f2F6oRDE Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/...

There it is: ITZY's "ICY" 09.08.2019 27:14

Well. There it iz, iz icy. itzy. midzy. Icy. Stephanie and guest Duy Le discuss whether ITZY's ICY is daebak or not. Follow Duy Le: - Twitter & Instagram: @Duyle0122 HIT REPLAYS: - GOT7 "I WON'T LET YOU GO https://youtu.be/8hRWW0xl-ow - DAY6(데이식스) _ Chocolate (Want More 19(하지 말라면 더 하고 19) OST Part.1) https://youtu.be/zSUa0xPJ5_g Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co...

The Best K-pop Songs of 2019 (so far) feat. Soju 02.08.2019 33:37

Catch up on the best k-pop songs of 2019 (so far) with the Kpopcast featuring Soju the original K-pop drag superstar. Follow Soju: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shotwithsoju/ Twitter: twitter.com/shotwithsoju YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCS5IJsGKmsClqyMly6RzgAA/ Shotwithsoju.com And the nominees are… - Park Bom- Spring (feat. sandara park) https://youtu.be/dnQflYjicms - OuiOui - BARABO...

You & Me & EXID 15.07.2019 29:37

Will "Me & You" be the last song from EXID? If so, will we remember the group's final single for being daebak or not? Hit Replays: - BoA - I Like It! https://youtu.be/mDOteT5kaec - A.C.E(에이스) - UNDER COVER https://youtu.be/qODWFe6v3zA - HYOLYN(효린) ‘니가 더 잘 알잖아(youknowbetter)’ https://youtu.be/_z4nJdLz1Hs Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/7...

Hit Replays: SOMI, PARK KYUNG, CHUNGHA, W4 June 2019 10.07.2019 10:20

HIT REPLAYS: - SOMI (전소미) - 'BIRTHDAY' https://youtu.be/oDJ4ct59NC4 - 박경 (PARK KYUNG) - 귀차니스트 (Gwichanist) https://youtu.be/cCZsbOipQz0 - 청하 (CHUNG HA) - "Snapping" https://youtu.be/deV_DmHKwjc Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/pl…JwTmiONxChhlRuiw The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michael...

Hit Replays: OH MY GIRL, TAEYEON, CHANCELLOR, W2 May 2019 26.06.2019 5:10

We're Still Alive!!! More to Come!!!! HIT REPLAYS: - OH MY GIRL_ The fifth season(다섯 번째 계절)(SSFWL) https://youtu.be/udGwca1HBM4 - Chancellor 'Angel (Feat. TAEYEON)' https://youtu.be/GdPjmBM90rs INTRO: - VANNER - Better Do Better https://youtu.be/d3SsOQRj_PY OUTRO: - Stella Jang _ Cheerleader (Feat. Olltii) https://youtu.be/77P7uxM-ToE Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/k...

Hit Replays: JAY PARK, NU’EST, TREI W1 May 2019 01.06.2019 7:09

IT'S GONNA BE MAY!!! HIT REPLAYS: - Finish Line (feat. SUPERBEE & Jvcki Wai) https://youtu.be/EkpCFbBn6Z0 - NU'EST - BET BET https://youtu.be/S4zXetyhuxc - TREI(트레이) _ Gravity(멀어져) https://youtu.be/8ZD9Zb502Ig OUTRO: "BYE DOPE BYE" - BTS & NSYNC (Mixed Mashup) by DDS Mashups Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/pl…JwTmiONxChhlRuiw The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/Th...

BTS is a Boy With Luv 01.05.2019 39:30

The Kpopcast crew discuss BTS' "Boy With Luv." Hit Replays: - SATURDAY(세러데이) _ WiFi(와이파이) https://youtu.be/5L8FXg8zbDA - BTS - Make It Right (방탄소년단 - Make It Right) https://youtu.be/F2mbAkat5n8 - 1THE9(원더나인) _ Spotlight https://youtu.be/95UaYna70Ck Listen To Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=XnOve0gLQOK3z_iT7rjFVA Mus...

Let's Kill This Love With BlackPink 20.04.2019 32:53

YG Entertainment takes an experiment in doing something right. HIT REPLAYS: - Jvcki Wai, Young B(영비), Osshun Gum(오션검), Han Yo Han(한요한) _ DDING(띵) (Prod. By GIRIBOY) https://youtu.be/ir7G_H0LFJw - EVERGLOW (에버글로우) - 봉봉쇼콜라 (Bon Bon Chocolat) https://youtu.be/HvGql8HwOIM - Steve Aoki & Monsta X - Play It Cool https://youtu.be/T7IXKQzmpK4 Listen To Hit Replays on Spotify: https://op...

Stray Kids' "Miroh" Is The Art of Rebellion 12.04.2019 30:06

Fighting against the man in style. With incredible dance moves. And dope drops. HIT REPLAYS: - GWSN(공원소녀) _ Pinky Star (RUN) https://youtu.be/f5RHf916uDU - BTS (방탄소년단) MAP OF THE SOUL : PERSONA https://youtu.be/M9Uy0opVF3s - 블락비 바스타즈( Block B BASTARZ ) - 'Help Me' https://youtu.be/EzlGdWpVoRM Music Heard in this episode: - [HANPPYEOM] 한뼘피아노's piano cover: https://youtu.be/Bqqc...

Hit Replays: THAMA, KARD, DALsooobin W1 April 2019 07.04.2019 7:18

Finally, a week without a Soyeon mention. HIT REPLAYS: - 따마( THAMA ) - 'Sing It' https://youtu.be/Bc5UieSLsJM - KARD - [밤밤(Bomb Bomb)] https://youtu.be/DESdksesLNM - DALsooobin(달수빈) - Katchup https://youtu.be/8kBUGGqTTzM Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=rcdHhfJwTmiONxChhlRuiw The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcas...

Baby Shark Is The Best K-pop Song Of All Time 01.04.2019 11:40

Ariana enjoys a day at the beach on the first day of April when she discovers a familiar face who claims to have unearthed the best k-pop song of all time. Voices of the recovered tapes: - Kpop Junkee: twitter.com/kpopjunkee - Kpop Unmuted twitter.com/kpopunmuted - Noona Ya Business: twitter.com/noonayabusiness - Kpop Hot Pot: twitter.com/KpopHotpot - Rhodri: twitter.com/rhodrirhodri The Kpopcast...

A Shot With Soju & Miles Jai 20.03.2019 1:12:08

What happens when you invite two drag queens onto a k-pop podcast? NSFW hilarity ensues. If it wasn't clear: this is an EXPLICIT episode, so please take caution in listening appropriately. :) We welcome on RuPaul Drag Race S11 contestant/winner, Kpop Drag Princess, Soju; and LGBTQ YouTuber, Relatable Queen, MilesJai as we play K-pop games and gain their takes on the current state of k-pop. Follow...

K-Pop Hot Issue: A Korean Reporter Explains The Seungri Scandal 18.03.2019 13:09

This is an abbreviated conversation on what international K-pop fans should make from the developing Seungri scandal story. We invited a Korean Entertainment Reporter to provide her Korean-perspective on the current state of the hot issue. This episode was recorded on March 17, 2019. If you would like us to dive deeper into this topic or ask us questions, let us know on Twitter (@thekpopcast) or s...

Hit Replays: SOYEON (ft KEY), WOOSEOK X KUANLIN, Jus2, ROCOBERRY & DOYOUNG W2 March 2019 15.03.2019 5:39

Soyeon is great. We also listen to some of the noteworthy Hit Replays for this second week of March. HIT REPLAYS: - KEY 키 'I Wanna Be (Feat. 소연 of (여자)아이들)' https://youtu.be/_E5JtAcc3cY - WOOSEOK X KUANLIN(우석 X 관린) _ I'M A STAR(별짓) https://youtu.be/rwOIF79ui6U - Jus2 "FOCUS ON ME" https://youtu.be/uf27Hxrglrk - ROCOBERRY(로코베리), DOYOUNG(도영) _ Don’t say goodbye(헤어지지말아요, 우...

TXT Grow Into Their "Crown" 11.03.2019 35:44

The NYC-based team of the Kpopcast, Ariana and Olivia, introduce the highly-anticipated Big Hit debut group TXT. HIT REPLAYS: - WENDY (웬디) - What If Love (Touch your heart)(진심이 닿다) https://youtu.be/jndwJe3KUDE - SUNMI (선미) _ 누아르 (Noir) https://youtu.be/CNeNwplE_aw Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=i5QBnx0lTYOXdPh...

(G)I-DLE is 'Lady Luck' in "Senorita" 04.03.2019 29:35

Soyeon and (G)I-DLE come back in the latin-fused "Senorĩta" [sic] as a nefarious personification of Lady Luck. In this episode, we welcome Olivia to the Kpopcast team. Olivia has begun Kpopcast's social media and joins us to provide her thoughts. HIT REPLAYS: - Jason Derulo, LAY, NCT 127 - Let's Shut Up & Dance https://youtu.be/YBWgqb3KIeA - VAV(브이에이브이) Senorita https://youtu.be/umv7vZ4SmCc...

Hit Replays: LOONA, RED VELVET & TURBOY W2 Feb. 2019 23.02.2019 6:41

Listen to the hit replays for the second week of February 2019. Next week, we'll dive in Soyeon and her backup dancers for her comeback song. HIT REPLAYS: - TURBOY (털보이) - 38랜드 38LAND https://youtu.be/BLdvTuHEAdU - Red Velvet - Mr. E https://youtu.be/2zBxZksEFYY - 이달의 소녀 (LOONA) "Butterfly" https://youtu.be/XEOCbFJjRw0 The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Olivia_Veizas...

What's Different About ITZY's "Dalla Dalla" 19.02.2019 34:42

ITZY make it clear that they cannot be held to the typical k-pop standards. With this debut, did ITZY succeed in showing us that they could be all things? Or were they masters of none? Hit Replays: - TAEMIN 태민 'WANT' https://youtu.be/-OfOkiVFmhM - Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) 'PIRI' (피리) https://youtu.be/Pq_mbTSR-a0 - Hwa Sa / HWASA (화사) - TWIT(멍청이) https://youtu.be/Uu1KvQDDOog Listen to Hit R...

What CLC Wants You To "No" 13.02.2019 47:02

Ariana, Jacques and PLo detail what K-pop listeners need to know about CLC's "No." Follow Jacques: twitter.com/arcadeyblog Hit Replays: - OH MY GIRL(오마이걸) _ Remember Me(불꽃놀이) https://youtu.be/RrvdjyIL0fA - 베이빌론 (Babylon) - 라라라 (Feat.청하) https://youtu.be/Iiaktb1XQjI - ATEEZ(에이티즈) - ‘HALA HALA (Hearts Awakened, Live Alive)’ https://youtu.be/QbjmVyP9RFg Listen to Hit Replays on S...