The K-Pop Sundae Podcast

STOP! This episode may have spoilers for the media mentioned below! Join JR as she talks about Ride Away (2008), Hello? It’s Me! (2021), and The School Nurse Files (2020)! She gives some general information about them, a quick synopsis, as well as what she did and didn’t like. If you have any suggestions for shows or movies, tweet us and she might just watch it then talk about it! -- Check Out Our...

Today, OldR and guest, Mecca, will be discussing why Kangta feels like he's "Freezing." Join us as we talk about Kangta, his career, and his music. -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd , kpopotd2 , kpopsunbaes Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes Our Main Podcast: The K-Pop Sundae Podcast TikTok: kpopsundae Con...

Welcome to the first episode of K-Pop Sunbaes' mini-podcast, Single Scoops ! This show will hopefully tide our listeners over until the second season of K-Pop Sundae releases in the summer of 2021! This show will focus on subject matters that are not big enough to fit into a full podcast episode/are not actually K-Pop (but still South Korean media!). The hosts are interchangeable and guests ar...

This isn't your usual episode where we try to be somewhat educational, as this contains things we usually cut. If you like outtakes, bloopers, and general madness, this episode is for you. <3 -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd , kpopotd2 , kpopsunbaes Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes TikTok: kpopsundae Conside...

At the beginning of 2020, 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 2020, we discuss what we hope for 2021. -- Our Script -- 2020 Favorites Playlists Min Onix JR -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd ,...

We’re wrapping up 2020 by talking about what happened in K-Pop this year. If you want to catch up on notable news, debuts, and everything in between you won’t want to miss this episode! WARNING : There is a section of this episode about AOA and contains talk about sensitive topics, such as bullying, self-harm, and suicide. If you want to skip that part, that section is at 35:02-37:53 . -- Our Scri...

In this episode, the Sunbaes gang talks about K-Pop songs that probably can’t even be called “guilty pleasures.” The general public may not like them, but that doesn’t stop us from enjoying them! Curious about which songs we’ll be talking about? You’ll want to listen to this episode. -- Our Script -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsun...

Ever wondered what the difference between the various K-Pop award shows is? There’s a lot out there, so we’re boiling it down to three of the biggest awards ceremonies to make it digestible. In this episode, we dive into the Golden Disk Awards, Seoul Music Awards, and MAMA so you’ll be ready for this year's awards season! -- Our Script https://tinyurl.com/Episode27Awards -- Check Out Our Websi...

What do TVXQ, Lee Hyori, and NU'EST have in common? They have all put on timeless award show stages that fans still remember to this day! Today we discuss some of our favorite award show performances and why we love them so much. We're also back to our original format meaning the next episode will be an informative one! -- Video Playlist -- Read our script for 3 extra performances that got...

It's Autumn! As the cold starts creeping in and the ghosts start coming out, we wanted to fill this episode with our favorite Halloween-themed K-pop music videos! We're talking about VIXX , EXO , Red Velvet , Pentagon , and many more! -- The Ultimate K-pop Halloween Playlist Spooky Season Vol. 1 -- Our Script -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbae...

Today we'll be talking about our 1 year anniversary! We also discuss some of our favorite K-pop songs that we feel either were completely overlooked upon release or have just faded into the background with the passing of time. Some of the groups we mention include BTOB , Snuper , WaSSup & many more! -- Our Script : https://bit.ly/2GfyqOB -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where T...

Co-ed groups are few and far between in K-Pop, but one that stands out (and for good reason) is CO-ED School! Not only did they have an iconic, though short-lived run, they also broke into two groups. We delve into the history of the initial group, then 5Dolls (the female group), and Speed (the male group)!  -- Here is our Script : https://bit.ly/3cg2KUE In the script, you can find the TokkiStar v...

Today we conclude our After School episodes! We'll be talking about the activities of After School as a full group and the sub-unit Orange Caramel, as well as figuring out where all the members are today! -- Our Script: shorturl.at/xPQUY -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd , kpopotd2 , kpopsunbaes Facebook: T...

Today, we'll be talking about the history of After School! From their debut with Ah ! to the rise of Orange Caramel, we're going to be telling you about it all! -- Our Script -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes Tumblr: kpopotd , kpopotd2 , kpopsunbaes Facebook: The K-Pop Sunbaes TikTok: kpopsundae Consider tipping us on...

Can you believe it's already the 20th episode? We hardly can! In this one, we talk about K-Pop groups that went through some line-up changes, specifically the addition of members after the group had already debuted! Some of the ones mentioned are Turbo, Wonder Girls, N.Flying, and more! -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes Tu...

What's one of the first things that pop into your head when you hear the word K-Pop? Dyed hair, sharp dance moves, and probably the name of your favorite group. In this episode the Sunbaes discuss group names: that means the good, the bad, and just the flat-out weird. This is a heavily opinionated episode so keep that in mind, but join us as we talk about K-Pop naming conventions! -- K-Pop Gro...

Calling all STAR1s! In this episode, the Sunbaes do a deep dive into the history of SISTAR! We will look at their humble beginnings, how they became the undisputed Queens of Summer, and finally their heartbreaking breakup. This of course includes Sistar19, the members' solo work during their time in SISTAR, and what they have been doing since their disbandment! -- Our Sources : ( The Script ):...

Sun's out, buns out, and we're all staying six feet apart, but that won't stop us from blasting our favorite summer K-Pop hits! Join the Sunbaes as they discuss summer songs, special albums, and Korean summer festivals! -- The Summer Vibes: Spotify Playlist - spoti.fi/2MxpDqK YouTube Playlist - bit.ly/2AHDO9Y -- Our Sources: The Script - bit.ly/2UywqoD -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsun...

Bubbly to broody, quirky to sexy, school uniforms to motorcycles. Concept changes run rampant in the K-Pop industry, but do these drastic adjustments to a group’s image always work out? In this episode, the Sunbaes discuss a handful of groups that had drastic concept changes (whether they be for better or for worse) and how this affected the groups. Come along as we look into Baby V.O.X., NU’EST,...

Hello friends, today we embark on a journey that brings joy and, at times, pain. Concept changes are the topic for this episode so join us as we discuss ones that we loved and ones that we really did not love -- not even a bit. Some of the groups that are mentioned are N.Flying, Brown Eyed Girls, and Apink (but there's much more)! -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where To Find Us T...

Good feels ONLY! In this episode, we are talking about wholesome moments in K-Pop, our favorite glow-ups, and even some charity work that made our hearts melt! -- The Good Vibes: Spotify Playlist - bitly link: https://spoti.fi/2VqKdOD   -- Our Sources ( The Script ) - link: shorturl.at/pGKZ4 -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes.com -- Where To Find Us Twitter: kpopsunbaes Instagram: kpopsunbaes T...

Goodbye winter, hello spring! Today, we are doing some mini deep dives on groups and artists named after the fourth month of the year! April 2nd , APRIL (the girl group), APRILKISS , and 5 April are just a few of the ones mentioned. Join us as we talk about their histories—also stay healthy, everyone! -- Songs of the Day: Shinhwa - ‘’T.O.P.’’ NO BRAIN - ‘’Necktie’’ PURE -  ‘’I Still Love You’’ Par...

Have you ever wanted to research specific groups or just K-Pop in general, but stopped short because you were overwhelmed? Then this episode is for you! We start off with more well-known resources and then go into more intensive ones that require more effort to look through. Have any resources that we missed? Tweet us about it! -- This episode also includes a Naver Music pictorial, look at our Twi...

In this episode, we will be focusing on foreign idols and some of their contributions to the K-Pop industry! From the first-ever foreign idols in Circle, to groups specifically marketed to international fans, to IZ*ONE, we will discuss how these members affected their groups and some of the heartbreak that came with it.  -- Posts of the Day: 1995 - R.ef - Rave Effect! - Debut album - ‘’Silent Scre...

Welcome to our tenth episode! This is a follow-up to our last episode about White Day and happy/love ballads! Today, we're talking about Black Day, sad ballads, and an element of Korean ballads called ppong! Some artists mentioned include TVXQ!, Vromance, and Lee Hi! -- Youtube Playlist ( https://bit.ly/3afXBd6) Spotify Playlist ( https://spoti.fi/32BMBnQ) -- Check Out Our Website! kpopsunbaes...