The Kingdom Podcast: KPop Controversies, Hot Takes, Reactions, and Investigative Conversations

🎙️ Welcome to another episode of TKP, where we dive into the dazzling world of K-Pop and spill some personal tea! 🍵Exes' Extravaganza - Cheating Galore! 😱Ever had an ex who should've won an award for 'Worst Performance in a Relationship'? We're kicking things off with some jaw-dropping stories about our exes and their cheating shenanigans. Spoiler alert: It's a rollercoaster of emotions! Shining...

Hey, Kingdom fam! 🌟 Get ready for an exhilarating ride as we dive into the star-studded list of this year's MNet Asian Music Awards nominees. The competition is fiercer than ever, making this one of the most unpredictable MAMA in recent history! The Nominee BreakdownWe'll start by dissecting the nominee list. From the powerhouse groups to the sensational solo artists, we're covering them all! 🎤W...

Welcome back, Kingdom fam! 🎉 In this electrifying episode, we're joined by the ever-insightful Chelsea from Spill The Soju to unravel the vibrant tapestry of K-Pop. From those unexpected turns life throws at us to the golden era of 2nd gen K-Pop, we're covering it all. Whether you're here for the nostalgia, the laughs, or the latest K-Pop tea, we've got you covered. So, buckle up and let's dive r...

Hey Kingdom fam! 🎉DWI & Bobi are here to unwrap some holiday memories and dive deep into the world of K-Pop blacklisting. Get ready for some festive fun and intriguing insights! 🌟On Today's Episode: Holiday Gift Fails 🎁 With the festive season around the corner, we're sharing our personal stories. What's the crappiest gift you've ever received? We spill the beans on our most unforgettable (...

Hey Kingdom fam! 🎉DWI & Bobi are back with another jam-packed episode filled with reactions, throwbacks, and all things K-Pop! 🌟 On Today's Episode: Kep1er's Cosmic Return 🌌Dive into Kep1er's latest comeback: "Galileo." What are our thoughts on their new sound and concept? IVE's New Beat 🎵Our reactions to "Either Way" by IVE. Is it a bop or a flop? Cringe Central: K-Pop Lyrics 😬From TVXQ...

Hey Kingdom fam! 🎉Yuuki and Ingrid (aka the dynamic DWI) are here to dive deep into a topic that's close to our hearts: the humanity of K-Pop idols. Let's peel back the layers of glitz and glamour and talk about the real people behind the personas. On Today's Episode: Idols Are Humans Too 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Breaking down the unrealistic expectations placed on idols and the pressure to maintain a "perfect...

Hey Kingdom fam! 🎉DWI and Bobi are back, and this time, we're diving deep into the universe of Kep1er! With the clock ticking and less than a year left on their contract, let's take a cosmic ride and see where our favorite stars are at. 🌟On Today's Episode:Kep1er's Countdown 📅Time flies when you're having fun! With the contract clock ticking, where do things stand for Kep1er? Exceeding Expectat...

🎉 Hey Kingdom fam! 🎉Yuuki and Ingrid (the dynamic DWI duo) are back, and this time, they're diving deep into the world of TWICE! 🎤✨On Today's Episode:TWICE Check-in 📅-Where are our favorite girls at? Let's catch up with TWICE's recent happenings. The Latest TWICE Tea ☕-Chaeyoung's Fashion Oops: The story behind that "cancellable" shirt.-TWICE vs. Blackpink: Why the difference in vibes? Let's...

🎉Welcome back, Kingdom fam!🎉Season Premiere Alert!🚨 DWI's back in the studio, and boy, do they have some piping hot tea to spill! 🍵On Today's Episode:The XG Chronicles 🎤What went down with XG while we were away? DWI dives deep into the drama and the music. K-Pop Love is in the Air 💘Jennie & Jisoo: We know Jisoo's off the market, but is Jennie too as well? Let's discuss! The End of untold...

The season finale is upon us, and we're not holding back as not only is this the longest episode of the season, but this serves as DWI's birthday special, and prophesying the future of the groups we love over the next few months that the show will be on break. Thanks to everyone who supported the show over season three, and we'll be back before you know it. DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the son...

Have you ever wondered how and when K-Pop started? Which groups started a trend? Had the first light stick? What the first K-Pop song was? DWI talks about all these on this week's episode ahead of the season finale happening next week! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the songs or videos being reacted to in this podcast. All credits to the companies that own them. The Kingdom Podcast is part of th...

Baby Monster is set to disrupt the industry. May it be because they're so talented, or because they're the direct successors of the most relevant K-Pop girl group of all time, BaeMon's here, set to debut, and DWI's not holding back on discussing the potential problems of debuting in this generation of K-Pop. DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the songs or videos being reacted to in this podcast. All...

The longest episode of season three to date, and we got a couple of things to tackle here. Who is in the nugudom, and who's out of it? Did you hear your group in the episode? What does it take to get out of the limbo that is nugudom? Join DWI and Bobi as they discuss a majority of the groups that are in this void of a tier. DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the songs or videos being reacted to in t...

What if I.O.I never disbanded? Will they be the Nation's Girl Group? What if EXO was still 12? Could they breach the ceiling and become the powerhouse they were poised to be? What if BTS never did Boy With Luv? Will they become the most influential K-Pop group of all time? DWI discusses the what if's of K-Pop on this episode! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the songs or videos being reacted to in...

Yuuki's turning to a 4th gen stan, and we think starting with a group like XG is a great way to do so. Listen in as Ingrid and him look into the group, it's potential, and how they can continue their path to superstardom! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the songs or videos being reacted to in this podcast. All credits to the companies that own them. The Kingdom Podcast is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BUNK Co...

There's an NMIXX problem, and this week, we discuss that. DWI with Bobi discusses NMIXX. Can Ingrid convince Yuuki to stan them? Is it true that the group is pulling Lily down? JOIN US!DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the songs or videos being reacted to in this podcast. All credits to the companies that own them. The Kingdom Podcast is part of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠BUNK Collective⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Discover more podcasts...

Let's ride with DWI on this week's episode as we discuss the spectacle and legendary year of 2013 in Korean Pop! Can you imagine it's been a decade? WILD! Listen in as they talk about groups like Girls' Generation, f(x), Miss A, Big Bang, 2NE-freakin'-1, and tons more on this Good Friday release! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the songs or videos being reacted to in this podcast. All credits to...

Why are we doing this? Why are topics this serious recently? We got another one for all of you, and this might be the most controversial episode of this season to date. Join Yuuki and Ingrid as they discuss the recent issue with Chaeyoung, wearing something offensive in public. Have people been blindly protecting her? What approach should fans do for idols that F up? JOIN US!DISCLAIMER: We do not...

We got a serious episode for everyone here because DWI discuss the social phenomenon that is We Got Married. What were ramifications idols had to go through after doing a show like this? What about their take on whether or not this should be done in this current era? And why is Ingrid ticked off about this show? JOIN US!It's been a long time coming, but we here now. We're on video! And moving forw...

Did we just see KWANGYA by any chance on a TWICE comeback? Listen in as DWI talk about their recent comeback: Set Me Free. What did Ingrid -- a huge ONCE -- think of the comeback? They watch the music video for the first time and react to the MV in this episode. And Yuuki -- an infamous TWICE critic -- had a few things to say about the comeback. Make sure to stay to the end as they rank this comeb...

The controversial duo of Yuuki and Sun makes a comeback with their special guest, V-tuber Rin, to talk about the recent segment of KMJS on one's fan addiction that led to her deciding to steal up to 2.7 million Pesos worth of money to buy her biases' merchandise. What did the trio think of the segment, their insight on collecting, and the aftermath of the situation? Make sure to tune in for some h...

What's stopping you from stanning a group? Normally, it's mainly because you don't like their music, or someone in the group isn't to your liking. But what if the reason behind not stanning a group might be because of your age? This is what's currently stopping a ton of people from stanning NewJeans. Their minors, they're young, but their music is out of this world! Yuuki and Ingrid discusses this...

Fallacies! K-Pop is chock-full of them, and DWI's here to discuss some of the more famous ones in this episode! What were mind-boggling misconceptions in K-Pop over the years that got to your system good? Deceiving news on groups like Stray Kids, IVE, BLACKPINK, NewJeans, MAMAMOO, EXO, and tons of other groups! JOIN US!The Kingdom Podcast is part of the BUNK Collective . Discover more podcasts at...

It's Valentine's Day! Do you have a date today? Regardless if you do or not, we'll make it even more special! Join DWI as they talk about the shipping culture in K-Pop. Who are the most popular ships in the industry? How do we differentiate delusional and typical shippers? If you were to ship yourself with another idol, who would it be? And their idea of a perfect date are all in this packed episo...

Didn't we say that this podcast is very controversial? We did, right? Trigger warning to the masses. DWI's here to talk about "flops" in the industry. Listen in as Yuuki and Ingrid discuss the artists, groups, even shows that had so much potential, but did not bear fruit. Did they go ham too much on a good number of artists? Who had the most potential out of everyone they discussed? There's a ton...