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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-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE HIT REPLAYS: - G...

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-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our N...

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-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast Hit replay...

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-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter:  https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheK...

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...

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 speci...

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....

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-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.g...

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...

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...

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 th...

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/z...

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 w...

In the midst of BLITZERS' US Check-in Tour, we had a chance to talk with the boys during their San Francisco stop. While in SF, did BLITZERS get a chance to meet Karl The Fog? And what's actually "daebak" with Gen-Z idols nowadays? This, and the secrets behind the notorious Inkigayo sandwiches revealed by the hottest boy group BLITZERS in this interview episode. Join us on Slack: https://join.slac...

We offer some k-pop song recommendations and reactions for the first week of February 2022. Not Your Average Fangirls' Carolina rejoins the cast, along with the Mandarin Mama Virginia Duan. Plus, we discuss our favorite things in Hallyu for the week - including ATEEZ' tour, BLITZERS meeting ATEEZ, Jungkook's Instagram dance cover, the Hyuna & Dawn engagement, and DJ Jon's 2021 year-mix. DJ JON's M...

K-pop music reactions and recommendations for the fourth week of January 2022. We welcome REMEZCLA music editor, Alexis Hodoyán back as main-visual. Plus, we add a new segment where we talk about Hallyu things on our minds. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast HIT REPLAYS: -...

Our reaction and review of Whee In's "Make Me Happy." Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast HIT REPLAYS: - MAX CHANGMIN 최강창민 'Devil' MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVwi2VF7_R4 - Jang Min Ho(장민호) _ Right answer(정답은 없다) - GEMINI - MIA (feat. CAMO, WOODZ) https://...

K-pop music recommendations for the second week of January 2022. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast HIT REPLAYS: - HYOLYN (효린) ‘Layin' Low (feat. Jooyoung)’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CXgH2HrdQA - MAX CHANGMIN 최강창민 'Maniac' https://youtu.be/dg62eRVZ6PU - P1Harmo...

K-pop music recommendations for the first week of January 2022. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast HIT REPLAYS: - WOOZI 'Ruby' https://youtu.be/oV_2853N4n4 - [Special] 문별 (MoonByul) - 머리에서 발끝까지 (feat. Seori) https://youtu.be/Nqz4oh2jogE - WOOSUNG (김우성) – CWS (f...

What to remember 2021 by in K-pop and why. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast Songs referenced in this episode are on this Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2GF4m6H1mfE6H7gJB0gVgP?si=93940062c39b4101 The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/S...

For our last #kpopchat of the year, we took a moment to look back on 202NE1 and use that as context for what we'll likely see in kpop for the year 2022. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajk...

K-pop music recommendations for the third week of Dec, 202NE1. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast HIT REPLAYS: - CL - Tie a Cherry https://youtu.be/LrYwqmlSAK0 - KAI 카이 'Peaches' https://youtu.be/GUdnTGnm6Yk - Xdinary Heroes "Happy Death Day" https://youtu.be/fGubAEGT8f4...

Is access journalism adding to the echo chamber in kpop discourse? For the sake of this conversation, we chose to define "access journalism" as journalism that prioritizes access—meaning media time with idols—over journalistic objectivity and/or integrity. Given the access to the idol and the controlled nature in how it is often brought about, access journalism is often lauded as just being PR for...

From short hair to the Burning Sun scandal, Kpop has a 🤏problem in properly understanding “feminism.” In this #kpopchat conversation held in August, we discussed the current and ongoing backlash against the Feminism movement in South Korea, and how we should consider feminist themes in the industry/genre. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPn...

K-pop music recommendations for the third week of November, 202NE1. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Our Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast HIT REPLAYS: - SOHLHEE 솔희 'LADY' https://youtu.be/G1ZU8N4dL5E - DKB(다크비) - Rollercoaster (왜 만나) https://youtu.be/Ni7EHMMWRDU - Jessi - Cold Blooded (with SWF) http...