Seoulmates Podcast

We reflect on new summer Kpop music, Kyle reviews Red Velvet's new EP Summer Magic, and we take a journey back to 2013 via Grow Radio to the original version of Seoulmates. You can listen to our old radio playlists on Spotify ! Just search Seoulmates Throwbacks. Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We interview Scott Hunt, the creative director behind Arby's iconic Instagram page. He talks about the process of creating nerdy papercraft using only Arby's packaging. Check out Scott's work on Arby's Instagram  and behind the scenes photos on his website, www.scottandrewhunt.com . Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

Sixty-two Kpop songs battle in a March Madness-style bracket to see what song reigns supreme! Fill out your own bracket by visiting our Facebook page. Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We talk with Kpop merchandise creators Jessica and Amanda about second generation Kpop. Why is it so good? Who are our faves? What do we miss and how does it compare to Kpop today? Find out! You can find Jessica's vinyl decals at JebekaStudios  and Amanda's enamel pins at verynicedesigns . Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We discuss SHINee's newest album, The Story of Light, with longtime SHINee fan (and our longtime friend!) Chan. We break down the album track by track while trying not to fangirl too hard. Chan also talks about seeing SHINee perform in Japan. Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

Devan joins us again to discuss American cosplay versus Japanese cosplay. She gives all the gory details of anime conventions in Japan, and you will be shocked at the differences! You can find Devan at @baird_de and www.youtube.com/c/dabbledevan. Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We review Netflix's Aggretsuko with our friend Devan who lives and works in Tokyo, Japan. She breaks down Japanese office culture, and we all relate (a little too much) to Retsuko's office woes. Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We discuss some of our best and worst experiences as panelists at conventions, from small student-run cons to large million dollar operations. Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We play a Kpop guessing game with Angelic Daze Cosplay  (a.k.a. our new friend Kat). Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We recorded this minisode while at Tiger Con. We talk about our experience as convention guests and go on a tangent about a drive-thru sushi restaurant that tricked us… Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜 Tumblr ❤️ YouTube 💛 Instagram

We react to 3 music videos: CLC's Distance, TVXQ's Love Line, and Olivia Hye's (LOONA) Egoist. We also give an update on James from Royal Pirates. You can read his AMA here . We're guests at TigerCon , April 14 and 15 in Valdosta, Georgia! Preregister here ! Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We discuss Netflix's Fullmetal Alchemist movie. Phrases like "a kick in my vagina" and "WHYYYYY" were used. Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We give our first impressions of BoA's first EP "One Shot, Two Shot" and have a tangent about CL's delayed album (again). Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We discuss the Kdrama W, a multi-genre show with twists and turns. We were really impressed by the cinematography and script! Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We review the ongoing anime The Ancient Magus' Bride and discuss the controversies associated with it. Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We review Wonderland by Holland, the first openly gay Kpop idol, and Shinin’ by Jonghyun. Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We talk about what got us through the dumpster fire that was 2017 and what we are looking forward to in 2018. Follow us on... 💙  Facebook 💜  Tumblr ❤️  YouTube 💛  Instagram

We review K.A.R.D.'s mini album You & Me and Red Velvet's Perfect Velvet. But first, Emily tries to guess who tweeted what (in a game we stole from Buzzfeed).

We review (and cry about) Because This Is My First Life, a 2017 Kdrama that navigates love and ambition in your 30s. This drama really resonated with us and is our favorite of 2017!

We discuss the Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma anime, a Shōnen Jump property. We talk about balancing plot and fan service and why we are obsessed with this show. The third season of Food Wars is currently airing.

We discuss two new groups making waves in the Kpop genre, A.C.E. and LOONA. Both have a unique sound that is a great palate cleanser!

We discuss a niche market in Kpop: idol groups that are bands. We cover Royal Pirates, CN Blue, TRAX and FT Island.

We review BTS's new EP "Love Yourself: Her" track by track and talk about how this group has basically taken over Kpop.

We had some drinks and experienced Neo Yokio, Netflix's latest "anime" from Ezra Koenig of Vampire Weekend. It stars Jaden Smith, Jude Law, Tavi Gevinson, Susan Sarandon, The Kid Mero, Desus Nice, Jason Schwartzman and Steve  Buscemi. Get ready.

We review the infamous Death Note movie from Netflix and compare it with the original Japanese anime.