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K-Pop is known for its catchy beats and addictive hooks, but do you know who's behind the music? Join us as we shine a spotlight on the black producers and songwriters who are making their mark in the K-Pop industry. From Teddy Riley to Dem Jointz, we'll explore how these talented individuals are bringing their unique perspectives to the Korean music scene.
But it's not all smooth sailing in the K-Pop world. We'll also take a closer look at the scandal between Lee Soo Man, HYBE, and SM Entertainment that rocked the industry. Find out what happened, and grab the popcorn.
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Links to things discussed on the episode:
HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):
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Love is in the air, and so is the sound of K-Pop! Join us as we celebrate Valentine's Day with the most romantic, hilarious, and sometimes cringeworthy K-Pop songs about love. From ballads to bops, we've hand-picked romantic songs that "paved the way" for k-pop songs that stir the heart. Put on your best pair of headphones, grab some chocolates, and prepare to swoon (or maybe just laugh) on this special episode of The Kpopcast!
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Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE
HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):
HALLYU THINGS:
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In this week, we discuss some particularly provocative topics - such as who paved the way, for those who pave the way; what to make of Jackson's remarks on China being misrepresented in western mainstream media; and other hot takes on hot songs.
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Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE
HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):
HALLYU THINGS:
The Kpopcast Crew:
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twitter.com/Sparker2
twitter.com/michaelajkpop
twitter.com/DJPeterLo
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It's predictions season! Will Kwangya discover oil and join OPEC? Will it be revealed that JYP, in fact, needed to get his groove back because it was stolen by a transnational crime syndicate? These, another perfectly reasonable k-pop predictions for the year 2023 are discussed in this episode. Plus, some K-pop song recommendations and hallyu associated discussions.
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Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE
HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):
The Kpopcast Crew:
twitter.com/TheKpopcast
twitter.com/Sparker2
twitter.com/michaelajkpop
twitter.com/DJPeterLo
kpopcast.net
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What to remember k-pop in 2022 by and why. We recap what's worth remembering about the year, hear reflections from the community, and dish-out awards for the best songs and ideas in k-pop.
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Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE
The Kpopcast Crew:
twitter.com/TheKpopcast
twitter.com/Sparker2
twitter.com/michaelajkpop
twitter.com/DJPeterLo
kpopcast.net
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In this special KOR-istmas episode, we introduce some winter/holiday k-pop hits and Hallyu content recommendations.
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Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE
More KOR-ismas hits❄️☃️❄️: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFwtV3LIO5DTQpJwLy1CkjG9
HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):
HALLYU THINGS:
The Kpopcast Crew:
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twitter.com/Sparker2
twitter.com/michaelajkpop
twitter.com/DJPeterLo
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Last we spoke about K-Drama, we dove into Sky Castle and how it illuminates the harsh pressures on Korean youth to be “successful” and suppress their feelings. The dramas we’re introducing today, Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Flower of Evil, approach this same topic through a criminal justice lens—what happens to people who cannot be high functioning, aka “normal” in society as adults? How does the legal system handle this?
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twitter.com/DJPeterLo
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K-pop song and hallyu content recommendations featuring Soyeon, soyeon, and a little more Soyeon. DJ Jon imparts some insider knowledge on what's slowing k-pop promotion cycles on FM airwaves, and other things of note happening in hallyu.
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Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE
HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):
HALLYU THINGS:
The Kpopcast Crew:
twitter.com/TheKpopcast
twitter.com/Sparker2
twitter.com/michaelajkpop
twitter.com/DJPeterLo
kpopcast.net
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As part of our spoooookkkyy hallyuweeen series we discuss why we see so much western media coverage on the "dark side of k-pop," which rely on clichéd tropes. We welcome K-pop journalists Crystal Bell and Todd Inoue for this discussion to weigh in on what they're seeing from the newsroom perspective.
Links From The Ep:
-The Intense And Dangerous Training To Be A K-Pop Star - 9 Muses Of Star Empire - Music Documentary https://youtu.be/wFt28GPi0_8
-Investigations by Vice: K-Pop (Teaser) • A Hulu Original https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqQEiVzb7n4
-The Dark Truth Behind the Glamorous World of KPOP By Audrey Ahn - cornellsun https://cornellsun.com/2022/01/27/the-dark-truth-behind-the-glamorous-world-of-kpop/
-The Dark Side of K-Pop: Assault, Prostitution, Suicide, and Spycams https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-11-06/k-pop-s-dark-side-assault-prostitution-suicide-and-spycams
-The Dark Side of K-Pop Was What Drew Me to the Genre https://www.allure.com/story/k-pop-stardom-dark-side
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Crystal Bell @crystalbell
Todd Inoue @Nattotodd
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twitter.com/DJPeterLo
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Kpop Halloween. A special time for some of our favorite spookiest hallyuween hits and content recommendations.
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Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE
HIT REPLAYS (TOP K-POP SONGS):
HALLYU THINGS:
The Kpopcast Crew:
twitter.com/TheKpopcast
twitter.com/Sparker2
twitter.com/michaelajkpop
twitter.com/DJPeterLo
kpopcast.net
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