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Bringing you the best sounds and ideas in K-pop each week. Featuring guests in and around the k-pop community. On a regular basis, we recommend "hit replay" songs you should listen to, as well as provide semi-regular in-depth k-pop editorial told nowhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Location:

United States

Description:

Bringing you the best sounds and ideas in K-pop each week. Featuring guests in and around the k-pop community. On a regular basis, we recommend "hit replay" songs you should listen to, as well as provide semi-regular in-depth k-pop editorial told nowhere else. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Twitter:

@thekpopcast

Language:

English


Episodes

The Riize & Fall of Seunghan, BlackPink in London, 비RAIN in Las Vegas & The Debut BABYMONSTER

12/1/2023
"Hit Replays" and "Hot Issues" recorded the fourth week of November. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): aespa 에스파 'Drama' MV 정국 (Jung Kook) 'Standing Next to You' Official MVTHAMA - Cutty Sark DINO 'Wait' Official MV kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:18:53

JK's golden Debut, Taemin's Not Guilty Pleasure, and other hot issues

11/21/2023
Hit replays and hot issues recorded the first week of November. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:56:01

MAMA SNUBS Ateez & RM, Bobby’s F-Bomb Laced Comeback, and BTS’ Jungkook Western Breakout

10/28/2023
In this episode we talk about BTS Jungkook’s Western Crossover Potential, Bobby’s F-Bomb laced comeback, Scandalous Innuendo from Young Posse and our takes on the MAMA Nominees! All of these and more are in this episode of the Kpopcast! Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): dosii (도시) - 꿈 (my bad) MV https://youtu.be/gs9XaVIhVO8?si=i3xV2jQzbsWpWykahttps://youtu.be/Da4P2uT4mVc?si=EMzTdj0H70GNpAxihttps://youtu.be/f4_dugd1ySo?si=vnS5I5d5dd6SdV9M kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:18:07

iKON's 'TAKE OFF' in the U.S.

10/22/2023
Genius Korea joins this episode to review IKON's 1st US TOUR after 8y in the industry. We reflect on their career so far & go on the scene at the LA stop to hear from fans about what this tour means to them and why it took this veteran group so long to meet their fans in the US. More from Genius Korea: @Genius_kor iKON Brought the Rhythm to Denver with The TAKE OFF World Tour https://genius.com/discussions/473230-Event-review-ikon-brought-the-rhythm-to-denver-with-the-take-off-world-tour Thanks to @withiKON_USA @OTGDance Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:59:02

BlackPink Lisa’s Sexy Photos, #SmokeChallenge, HWASA ACQUITTED, and Pro Tips for Traveling to Korea!

10/13/2023
Jennie's comeback ... was a song! Lisa's sexy buns! Why #SmokeChallenge from Street Woman Fighter was lit. And some pro-tips on traveling to Korea. All of these and more are in this episode of the Kpopcast! Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:52:50

Unpopular BTS Opinions To Get Us Canceled

10/5/2023
The episode to end the podcast as we know it. Because who survives saying anything remotely negative about BTS or ARMY? Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:04:05

THE END OF BLACKPINK?! Are we in Gen 5? Is VCHA K-pop? & ZEROBASEONE vs RIIZE FIFTH GEN KINGS

9/25/2023
In this episode, we'll discuss whether the new A2K group VCHA is "K-pop," whether we're in Gen 5 k-pop, debate ZEROBASEONE vs RIIZE for this gen's crown, speculate on Blackpink's future, and whether the k-pup fame is getting to Yeontan. Plus, we provide usual k-pop song recommendations ATEEZ, D.O., Kuonechan. Don't forget to subscribe to Tamar's newsletter because we talk about it 3267410982376 times in this episode: https://notesonk.substack.com/ This episode was recorded on Sept. 22, 2023. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:02:04:06

Jungkook Smoking, Street Woman Fighter Drama, Blackpink's Mediocre Review, FIFTY FIFTY's Legal Battle & Netflix's Risqué Business: Taiwan

9/14/2023
Welcome to the Kpopcast! In this episode, the hosts dive deep into K-pop current affairs, provide some recent song recommendations, and recap significant developments in the K-pop world. We chat about paparazzi photos of Jungkook smoking, the drama between contestants on Street Woman Fighter, Blackpink's mediocre Parisian concert review, enduring legal challenges for FIFTY FIFTY, and the Netflix Show, Risqué Business: Taiwan. Plus, we chat about song recommendations from Hwasa, Eric Nam, and Crush / Paul Blanco. This episode was recorded on Sept. 8, 2023. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): #스트릿우먼파이터2 kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:00:42

Do K-drama fans go to KCON?

9/2/2023
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Kpopcast! In this episode, Karen Paek (VP of Marketing at Rakuten Viki) breaks down everything Viki at KCON LA 2023. We also talk with Jen (Host of The Kthree Kdrama Podcast) about previous KCONs & what K-drama content we'd love to see more of at KCON in the future. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A More from Rakuten Viki: Wong Fu x Viki - Kdrama Cafe More from The KThree: YT@TheKThree k3kdramacoffeebreak.beehiiv.com kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:35:55

Baekhyun's New Company Controversy, Suga Enlistment, #ApologizeToLisa, & Why Luxury Brands are so obsessed with K-pop

8/19/2023
Welcome back to another exciting episode of the Kpopcast! In this episode, the hosts dive deep into the latest controversies, trending k-pop hashtags, provide some recent song recommendations, and recap significant developments in the K-pop world. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride as we discuss Baekhyun's New Company Controversy, the intriguing #apologizetolisa trend, Suga's Enlistment news, and the fascinating allure of Luxury Brands' obsession with K-pop idols. Lastly, we also discuss the question that we know was keeping you up at night: did Boys Planet finally find the BLIT? This episode was recorded on Aug. 11, 2023. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): The Rose (더로즈) – Back To Mehttps://youtu.be/fuzLp9gDcwY SHINee 불면증 Insomniahttps://youtu.be/7VBzw6d5E7M JEON SOMI (전소미) - ‘Fast Forward’ M/V https://youtu.be/_GgIt2EFHV8INFINITE(인피니트) 'New Emotions' https://youtu.be/DTdhfPSPVVU HALLYU THINGS: BTS’ Suga Officially Preparing For Military Enlistment | SoompiEXO's Baekhyun Confirms The Launch Of His Own Company + Clarifies Rumors kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:49:15

D.P. : Military Service in K-Drama

8/12/2023
On this episode of the K-dramacast, Prof. Cyhthia Yoo joins us again to discuss how people who avoid or desert military service are treated as shown in the Netflix Original "D.P." Check Out Cynthia's KBS World Radio Show w/ Lena Park https://world.kbs.co.kr/service/program_info.htm?lang=e&procode=parkofd Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:00:57

Jungkook Thirst, Fifty Fifty Contract Disputes, & TWICE's MiSaMo debut

7/21/2023
This episode covers SEXY SUMMER RELEASES, including BTS' Jung-kook, EXO, and KARD. We additionally spotlight new music from TWICE, P1Harmony & Infinite, Kim Sung-kyu. We discuss some "hot issues," including Fifty Fifty's contract dispute, LOONA/Odd Eye Circle being reborn at ARTMS, G-IDLE under 88 Rising, KCON's virtual guests, BB Girls' new naming, and more. PLUS, we hold a K-POP SODA POP CF BATTLE ROYALE! TWO MAY ENTER, BUT ONLY ONE MAY LIVE. Featuring Ive's "I WANT" and NewJeans' "Zero." Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): https://youtu.be/2Hc1OjFxv-Mhttps://youtu.be/91VhCIQNjIchttps://youtu.be/6WNrmU5f8Gs HALLYU THINGS: SIREN on Netflix KARD - CakeTreasure T5 - Move 🔥 KPOP SODA POP BATTLE ROYALE DEATH MATCH🔥: IVE(아이브) _ I WANT VS NEWJEANS ZERO The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:42:47

EXO VS SM, Black Pink's Jennie Scandalous Acting Debut & New Kpop Show Hits the East Coast

6/27/2023
Some K-pop song recommendations and hot Hallyu news commentary. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard's wifehttps://youtu.be/dZs_cLHfnNABI Die For Love feat Jessihttps://youtu.be/iFisMLtOfrw HALLYU THINGS: EXO CBX vs SMThe State Of Twerking in Kpop The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:28:29

ENHYPEN Fans Fight Over Sexy Dancing, V & Jennie Dating + BOYNEXTDOOR Debut

6/2/2023
Some K-pop song recommendations and hot Hallyu news commentary. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): VILLAIN (빌런) - NUGU (누구)LE SSERAFIM (르세라핌) 'UNFORGIVENENHYPEN (엔하이픈) 'Bite Me' HALLYU THINGS: “The Truck War Is Going Down in History” – International and Korean Fans of ENHYPEN Engage in a Truck War for “Bite Me” Pair ChoreographyKARD's ICKY ConceptXO, Kitty The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:36:45

K-Pop Dreaming: Unveiling the Journey with Vivian Yoon

5/28/2023
We talk to Vivian Yoon–the host of K-pop Dreaming–to discuss how the show came together from the perspective of a Korean American writer-performer from Los Angeles. K-Pop Dreaming is a podcast about the rise and history of K-pop in the United States, as told from the point-of-view of the Korean diaspora in Los Angeles. Host Vivian Yoon takes listeners on a journey from K-pop’s origins in Korean trot music and American presence in post-war South Korea to the 1992 LA Uprising and the booming global popularity of K-pop in the present day, all juxtaposed against Yoon’s own coming-of-age as a second generation immigrant in Los Angeles, struggling to fit in and come to terms with her own identity. About Vivian: Vivian Yoon is a 2.5 generation Korean American writer and performer from Koreatown, Los Angeles. Her background is in improvisation and sketch comedy, and she performs weekly at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater on Harold Night. Vivian also has experience in tech, virtual production, and XR. In 2021 she co-wrote and voice acted in a short created by Aaron Sims Creative and Epic Games called "The Eye: Calanthek", and received an Epic MegaGrant for an undisclosed project involving virtual production Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:14:32

Kpop Dance Theory with Dr. Chuyun Oh

5/20/2023
In this episode, we talk to Dr. Chuyun Oh, an associate professor of dance theory at San Diego State University and the author of K-pop Dance: Fandoming Yourself. Dr. Oh is an expert on K-pop dance and its cultural significance. She discusses the history of K-pop dance, its distinctive features, and its global appeal. She also talks about the role of K-pop dance in identity formation and community building. Topics Discussed: Audience: This episode is for anyone interested in learning more about K-pop dance. It is also a valuable resource for dance students, scholars, and fans. Guest Bio: As a Fulbright scholar, Dr. Chuyun Oh focuses on performance ethnography, activism, and racial and gender identities in transnational popular dance. Her work has appeared in Dance Research Journal, Text and Performance Quarterly, Dance Chronicle, The Journal of Popular Culture, Communication, Culture & Critique, The International Journal of the History of Sport, The Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, and The Journal of Fandom Studies. She is a recipient of the Top Paper (2019) and Top Contributed Performance three times (2016- 2018) from the Performance Studies Division at National Communication Association. As a pioneer of K-pop dance research, she was the David Sanjek Keynote Speaker in Popular Music at the 64th Annual Conference of the Society for Ethnomusicology in 2019. Her work has received positive media coverage in LA Times, Financial Times, Allure, SD Voyager Magazine, Voice of San Diego, The San Diego Union-Tribune, and more. She serves on the editorial boards of Text and Performance Quarterly and Review of Communication. She is a co-editor of Candlelight Movement, Democracy, and Communication in Korea (Routledge, 2021) and the author of K-pop Dance: Fandoming Yourself on Social Media (Routledge, 2023). Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:02:45

TAN Makes History In Fresno

5/13/2023
What does it take to bring K-pop where it's never been before? We go on the scene at TAN's Fresno Stop of their US tour to find out and hear what it means to the fans that are there. 559 Kpop District https://linktr.ee/559kpopdistrict TAN USA https://tan-usa.carrd.co/ Tower Theatre for the Performing Arts Info@towertheaterfresno.com Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:36:00

RIP MOONBIN, #JACKCHELLA, Peak Time Controversy, & JHope Enlists

4/28/2023
Some hit replays and hallyu things of discussion. If you ever need to talk or are in crisis, follow the link to an international directory of emergency hotlines: https://blog.opencounseling.com/suicide-hotlines/ Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFwmzt-hfdf0Adk7S1mUnRxo HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): NCT DOJAEJUNG 엔시티 도재정 'Perfume'헤이즈(Heize) - '빙글빙글 (Prod. R.Tee)'ONEW 온유 'O (Circle)' HALLYU THINGS: Ravi Apologizes And Leaves VIXX + Prosecution Requests 2-Year Prison Sentence For Military-Related Corruption | SoompiBTS Sends Off J-Hope As He Enlists In The Military | SoompiJay Park's label MORE VISION signs JessiDAWN Gets Candid About His Breakup With HyunA, The Story Behind Their Engagement, And Their Relationship Now | SoompiLow Brow Water Festival costume malfunctions The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:07:25

The Glory: Bullying & Revenge in K-Drama

4/22/2023
On this episode of the K-dramacast, we discuss the concepts of bullying and revenge as shown in the hit show, "The Glory." Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:01:15:21

Top K-pop Songs: CODE KUNST & BOBBY

4/9/2023
Some hit replays and hallyu things of discussion. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFwmzt-hfdf0Adk7S1mUnRxo HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS): BAD BAD (Feat. Tabber, Jay Park) (BAD BAD (Feat. Tabber, 박재범)BOBBY - Drowning Feat SOLE HALLYU THINGS: The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duration:00:37:10