Spill The Soju Kpop Podcast

Tiktok has taken over not just social media but also the Kpop industry with all the surprising collaborations, b-side crazes, and much more! We cannot deny how powerful its influence is in any industry so we can’t not talk about it! Join Kaydii and Ashley as they list down the notable Kpop sounds that have trended and are trending on Tiktok and how the famous clock app is influencing the Kpop indu...

Our special guest for today is a seasoned host may it be TV, radio, and even hosted fan meetings of our favorite K-idols and K-drama actors including Kang Daniel, Park Seojun, Jung Haein, and Lee Seunggi to name a few. She currently hosts The Narrow Door Podcast and is an inspiration to many, the one and only, Sam Oh graces us with her presence in today's episode. We discuss how she started her ca...

In this episode we will be talking about something that has BOOMED in recent years as the metrics of success have changed from local recognition to a more global scale. Mostly led by the new gen fans along with people forced to stay home during the pandemic, fans are now in front of their screens more than ever before, thus contributing to the growth of this activity. Let's talk about streaming! P...

We have entered an era of technology wherein everything is basically happening online. From taking classes via zoom to attending work meetings via google meet. All thanks (or no thanks, tbvh) to Miss Rona. Even the Kpop industry had to make adjustments, switching their usual physical fansigning events to--you guessed it: Online Fansigning/Fancall Events. Welcome to Lesson #2 of our Manners Maketh...

In an industry with a huge following, a diverse population, and multiple generations worth of fandoms, there is bound to be trouble due to the differences in cultures, opinions, and standards. With this, we whipped up a quick and easy mini guide series to some basic fan etiquette because proper manners and politeness is universal. Lesson one, CONCERTS! We talk about what the things to keep in mind...

From mass emailing and trending hashtags to car signs and protests, fans expressing their worries and disappointment towards companies and other aspects of the industry is unfortunately nothing new to us. In this episode, we share our concerns about the workings of the Kpop industry and how it affects our favorite idols and talk over some changes we would like to make if we were given the opportun...

In this episode, we’ll be catching up with the latest news and happenings in Kpop since our fandom is never short of new releases, events, dramas, issues, and more! Let us know if you want this pre-game catch up session be turned into a series on our podcast! Topics Covered: New Girl Groups Jae and Jamie Artists getting COVID Girls On Top and many more! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to fo...

Like any society, fandom culture has its way of seeping into our daily lives until it sets deep into our personalities and behavior until we no longer remember a version of ourselves before these changes. In this episode, we explore the daily lives of average fangirls (or fanboys) and see just how deep we all are in this fandom. If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, leave a comment, ra...

Before Twitter, Tiktok, and Carrd became all the rage, we pay homage to a short-form multimedia sharing and microblogging platform that catered to our fandom needs almost a decade ago—TUMBLR. For the last episode of 2021, we put on our tita jackets and play the throwback card once again as we reminisce those youthful days of fandom imagines, gif reblogging, and HTML coding escapades. Happy Holiday...

For our final Pre-Game episode of the year, we have our dear friend Celina back to talk about The Boyz! Join us as we ask Celina to introduce us to The Boyz, how she got to know them, why she decided to stan them, and even go through her personal recommendations on how to start your journey as a Deobi! We even do a deep dive on every member of the 11 member group! Celina's Socials: Instagram: inst...

Content Warning: Dating Scandals, Bullying, Sexual Assault, Rape As long time K-pop fans, we have seen scandals come and go. From dating to bullying, and even more serious cases that had to be brought to court. Though it's not something new in the K-pop stan world, we know the importance of having constant and healthy dialogue where we can discuss the said topics. Which is why we had to bring in o...

To log-in or to log-out? That is a question that we’ve been asking ourselves, especially when the drama is high and the sense is low within the Kpop community. In this episode, we explore the benefits of a social media detox with someone who is currently mastering the art of MIA—STS’s third brain cell and our precious ball of sunshine, Ashley! If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to follow, leav...

In the K-pop realm, being a fan of a group consisting of 12-13 members is not new. Many fans are even able to support more than 1 group simultaneously. But come 2016, SM Entertainment changed the whole game when they debuted NCT. Starting with a lineup of 15 members to now a whooping 23, the group continues to expand both in number and in units. It can seem intimidating and confusing to most peopl...

Some may consider K-Beauty as a double edged sword. On one side we have this booming industry that is able to introduce unique products and create global trends like face masks, face cushions, and even gradient lipsticks. However, along with this comes the infamous Korean Beauty Standard. Join us as we discuss the world of K-beauty! Discussed during the episode: How would you define the Korean bea...

Introducing our newest segment, "Soju Nights" where we sit down with our audience and record an episode LIVE.  Ever wondered what actual dancers think of Street Woman Fighter? In this episode, join three former high school street dance teammates come together as we discuss all of our thoughts on the recently concluded Street Woman Fighter by Mnet.  Points we discussed:  ⁃ Our initia...

There are different types of K-pop fans! There are the casual fans, who just love jamming to K-pop songs, there are the concert goers and of course there are the collectors! In this episode, we have with us a special guest who is also a good friend of ours that is a seasoned collector of not only K-pop merch but also Anime merch, let’s welcome, Julie! also known as Ate Jac. Also discussed during t...

Starting the new season strong by discussing a topic that we're sure, all of us are able to relate to.  In the realm of K-pop, it’s a given fact that fans go ballistic whenever their faves release something. May that be a new single, a partnership with a fashion and/or skincare line, or even a new version of the fandom’s lightstick! I mean, we would go all-out just to show support to our fave...

If you have been a k-pop fan for quite some time, you might have heard of Ms. Happee aka. "Inang Reyna". She is responsible for bringing so many of our favorite groups to the country to hold their concerts and continuously holds events where any k-pop fan can feel safe in. We are so humbled and honored to have her as our guest for this episode.  We talked about what her job really is like com...

In today's episode, our good friend Anissa joins us once again to talk about what went down in Kingdom's Legendary War from the perspective of dancers.  We touched up on what our initial thoughts were on the program itself, our reaction to the line-up, and who our favorite groups were coming in. And then we dive into our thoughts per round of the whole competition. We wrap it up with a simple...

In this episode we are joined by our good friend, Pat Garcia. We stray from K-culture this episode to dive deeper into our roots and discuss P-Pop (Pinoy Pop/ Philippine Pop)!  We invited on Pat in this episode because of her experience as a performer and having worked with various artists like SB19, Inigo Pascual, AC Bonifacio, and many more! We discuss the origins, current state, and future...

Last May, Spill the Soju Podcast hosted a Raffle for a Cause project entitled #HEARTSOUTFORLEILA and in this episode you will get to know the wonderful Leila herself as her sister, Kaydii introduces her! Listen to her story as a Kpop fan and join her in her journey to full recovery.  We, at Spill the Soju, would also like to thank everyone who joined our cause and supported Leila. Without you...

Korean dramas have been in our lives just as long as K-pop has, so there’s no doubt that it greatly influenced and beautified our lives as K-culture enthusiasts. Listen as Ashley and Chelsea talks about their first and recent K-dramas, their thoughts about the underrated shows, their opinions about their favorites, and more in this very chatty episode! Dramas mentioned: Coffee Prince One Mom and T...

In this episode, Ashley and Chelsea spill on their opinions on the new leaders of K-Pop, the 4th gen!  Here are the following points discussed during the episode: The influence of the Big 3 Songs needing to have catchy hooks Idol appearances on Variety Shows Image of perfection upon debut Idol interaction with fans Domestic and International recognition You can CLICK HERE to read the article...

In this episode, we are joined by the owner of Caratreats cafe, Iris Garcia. We talk about how it's like to set up a K-pop themed cafe DURING the pandemic and what sacrifices it took for her cafe to get to where it is now. Join us as we listen to Iris' story and gradually gain so much more respect and appreciation for our young CEO.  Of course, not every episode is complete without a little f...

In this episode Kaydii is joined by her good friends Hurley and Gianne, the resident L.O.Λ.E's in their friend group! Nine years into their debut and Nu'est is standing stronger than ever and we are definitely here for it! Join these three gals talk about Nu'est's latest comeback with ' Romanticize ' and of course their amazing reversal that captured all of South Korea's hearts, giving inspiration...