The K-Pop Sundae Podcast

In today’s episode, we present our findings on the Unknown Duo of SM Studios: J’n’J. Unfortunately, OldR and Serin have reached a new standard for research. Update: JR got involved post-final edit and informed us that Jay Kim also participated in the composition of arrangement on Isak N Jiyeon’s “널 위해서라면 (Everything For You)”. The screenshot of that album page is in the notes section of the...

Join Serin as she discusses how she scopes out merchandise for 1st generation K-Pop! -- Serin’s Blog (Teaser Image Credits)  -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/SSV2E19SerinsMerch -- Where To Find Us Instagram: kpopsunbaes Twitter: kpopsunbaes YouTube: The K-Pop Sunbaes Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes Our Main Podcast: The K-Pop Sundae Podcast Consider tipping u...

In this bonus episode, OldR talks about the Baby V.O.X 2026 Pechanga Summit Concert she attended. If you’re a fan of the group, you’ll want to listen to this. – If you haven’t listened to our prior episodes on Baby V.O.X, we recommend you do so before listening to this episode. Season 2 Episode 11: Baby V.O.X. – Of Female Warriors and Hallyu Stars Season 2 Episode 12: Baby V.O.X. – Riding Into the...

Let's talk about our favorite potato dishes! OldR's Note: Shout out to JR for keeping in the midwest joke that nobody but her and I know. I'm not THAT bad at geography. -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/kpssinglespuds -- Where To Find Us Instagram: kpopsunbaes Twitter: kpopsunbaes YouTube: The K-Pop Sunbaes Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes Our Main...

Welcome to Min’s Second Solo Single Scoops! Listen to the playlist here: YouTube | Spotify If you want to be spoiled for the upcoming tracks Min is gong to talk about, and the full script to the episode scroll down! ~ -- The Script -- ~ ~ ~ Tracks mentioned in the episode: WOOKI (우키) - Paralyzed Silly Silky (실리실키) - Aura DORI (도리) - Sofie   Crystal Tea (크리스탈 티) - Humanity Declaration...

OldR explains H.O.T’s 1999 Sejong Cultural Center Concert, as the second installment of the H.O.T concert series. If you want to be informed and confused about H.O.T, this is the episode for you. ᅟContent Warning (Suicide Talk): 11:48-13:25 -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/sshotsejongconcert – Link to Concert video Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v...

In this episode, JR is joined by her friend Eric from Cinematic Adventures! The two discuss Squid Game , with an emphasis on the final season.   NOTES : Season 1 of Squid Game has 9 episodes, not 8 as stated.  JR misspoke and called Park Gyu Young, Park Gyu Ri.  JR calls Heirs a “light, teen drama”—that is very much not the case, check out her Single Scoop on it featuring OldR.     -- Check out ou...

We’re wrapping up 2025 with JR’s wrap-up episode! Though she didn’t get as much listening in as she would have wanted to, there are still a few good ones to recommend! This is the Sunbaes final release till 2026—have a safe and healthy holiday season, everyone! – Year-End Playlist JR's -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/JRs2025WU -- Where To Find Us Twi...

We’re getting closer to the end of 2025! Today is Min’s episode, join them in talking about their favorite K-pop and non K-pop releases of the year, their concert experiences from small local venue to a massive arena show and how their K-pop collection has grown! --  Year-End Playlist Min’s -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/Mins2025WU -- Where To Find Us T...

Join Serin as she counts down her favorites of 2025 and talks about her hopes for 2026! Note: Due to some technical difficulties, a portion of this episode has a different audio quality than the rest. -- Year-End Playlist Serin's – Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/ssserin2526 -- Where To Find Us Twitter:  kpopsunbaes Instagram:  kpopsunbaes TikTok:  kpop...

It’s that time of the year again. OldR is breaking down her favs from this year and talking about what she hopes for 2026. Note: This was recorded before H.O.T and DEUX decided to blindside me. I should have expected it, but I didn't. I'll getting into what they did at another time. -- Year-End Playlis t OldR's – Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/...

To celebrate Novemberween, the Sunbaes have gathered to review the smash-hit movie K-Pop Demon Hunters . -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/kpsdemonhunters -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes TikTok: kpopsundae YouTube: The K-Pop Sunbaes Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd , kpopotd2 , kpopsunbaes Our Main Podcast: The K-...

In this episode, JR and OldR take a stroll through memory lane and look at the TVXQ Banjun Drama Dangerous Love because OldR swore it was spooky and perfect for Halloween. If you’re an old Cassie (like OldR), you’ll probably enjoy this. -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/ssdbskdangerouslove – Dangerous Love Drama Daily Motion Link https://www.dailymotion.co...

On this episode, OldR decides to drag our audience into the deep end of H.O.T history by explaining H.O.T’s 1st concert. If you’re an H.O.T fan that wants to hear some opinions on the setlist and argue about it, you’ve come to the right place. -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/sshot1stconcert – Link to Concert video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAnJejve...

On this episode, Serin talks about the stars that came from the Battle Shinhwa competition show that aired in 2005. As a surprising amount of 2nd generation K-Pop idols came from this, she will be explaining how they’re all connected and what they went on to do. -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/ssv2e6battleshinhwa -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes...

In this episode, OldR reviews Lee Jaewon’s Once Again mini-album. This is a follow-up to our Favorites of 2024/Predictions For 2025 episode, where OldR complained about being unable to get a copy. -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/SSJaewonagain -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes TikTok: kpopsundae YouTube: The K-Pop Sunbaes Fac...

Welcome to Min’s first solo Single Scoops! -- Listen to the playlist here: YouTube | Spotify -- Tracks mentioned in the episode: Gabby Onme (개비온미) - DOWN Fairy Mai (페어리마이) - Light Please Yul2 (율) - HATER BABO (바보) - CHEEK Silica Gel (실리카겔) - Tik Tak Tok ft. So! YoON! (소윤) The Deep (더딥) - Make Up Yaeji (예지) - booboo -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- The Script -- Wh...

In this Single Scoop episode, JR and OldR discuss the 2024 K-drama Marry My Husband . -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/SSMarryMyHubby -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: k.pop.sunbaes TikTok: kpopsundae YouTube: The K-Pop Sunbaes Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd , kpopotd2 , kpopsunbaes Our Main Podcast: The K-Pop Sundae Podcast...

Today is a very special Single Scoop episode—the Sunbaes are discussing their favorite sandwiches! What’s your favorite? Let us know! -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/AprilFools2025 -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes TikTok: kpopsundae YouTube: The K-Pop Sunbaes Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd , kpopotd2 , kpopsunb...

JR and her boyfriend, Cas, come together to discuss the 2018 movie Swing Kids –listen in and see what they thought about this tap dancing spectacle! -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/SwingKidsSS -- Where To Find Us Twitter (X): kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes TikTok: kpopsundae YouTube: The K-Pop Sunbaes Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd , kpo...

Season 5 ends and the Sunbaes go on hiatus not with a bang, but with a series of flubs. -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script Nope! -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd , kpopotd2 , kpopsunbaes YouTube: The K-Pop Sunbaes Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes TikTok: kpopsundae Consider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes -- Attr...

At the beginning of 2024, we had many expectations for the year, but now it’s time to look at which of our predictions came true and what K-Pop content we enjoyed. After we send off 2024, we discuss what we hope for 2025. Year End Playlists: OldR’s 2024 Favourites Serin’s 2024 Favourites Min’s 2024 Favourites JR’s 2024 Favourites -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tiny...

Welcome to our yearly roundup of some of the major news and events of 2024. Join us as we highlight some of the biggest groups, celebrity news, and general events in K-Media. -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/kpslookback2024 -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd , kpopotd2 , kpopsunbaes YouTube: The K-Pop Sunbaes F...

The Sunbaes are back for part two of No. Mercy Retrospective! They discuss the final five episodes of the show, where the eliminated trainees are now, as well as their overall thoughts on the show.  NOTE : OldR had some audio trouble here, it will be fixed going forward. Masterlist -- Check out our website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/kpsnomercypt2 -- Where To Find Us Twitter...

Join the Sunbaes as they dissect the first five episodes of survival show No. Mercy , the show that brought us the beloved group Monsta X! They discuss the run up to the show, give a description of the episodes, and their thoughts on them. Also stay tuned to the end of the episode for an important note on how The KPS Podcast will look in 2025.  NOTE: Apologies for OldR's audio in this episode...