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K-pop News Commentary for the second week of August.
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Stories referenced:
- Former EXO member Kris Wu detained in China on rape allegations https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210801001300315?section=culture/k-pop
- HYBE, Kakao, and CJ Entertainment reportedly in the running for the take over of Lee Soo Man's shares in SM Entertainment https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sm-entertainment-lee-soo-man-reported-to-sell-company-shares-hybe-kakao-cj-enm-entertainment-korea-business-exo-nct-red-velvet-bts-txt-august-2021
- Big Hit Music accused of using producers as “free labour” for TXT's comeback https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/big-hit-music-txt-producer-exploitation-accusation-3001018
- K-pop label home to Exo and NCT tackles invasive fans as South Korea updates anti-stalking law https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3142037/k-pop-label-home-exo-and-nct-tackles-invasive-fans-south-korea
- 'No K-Pop on a Dead Planet' campaign targets K-pop agencies, artists, fans https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/08/732_312672.html
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On Twitter Spaces we hold weekly #kpopchat conversations on interesting things happening in and around the k-pop community. On this #kpopchat recording, we discussed how K-pop companies harness parasocial relationships for largely capitalistic interests. We discuss the positive and negative sides of the phenonmenon and how fans can maintain a healthy relationship with these idols.
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On Twitter Spaces we hold weekly #kpopchat conversations on interesting things happening in and around the k-pop community. On this #kpopchat recording, we discussed what "K-pop" is, and how one might define it to someone hearing about it for the first time.
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Kpop music recommendations for the second week of July, 202NE1.
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HIT REPLAYS:
- 전소연(JEON SOYEON) - '삠삠 (BEAM BEAM)' https://youtu.be/MqzX9JAZ08U
- Seori - 긴 밤 (The Long Night) (feat. 기리보이) https://youtu.be/e2Tdtw9RRyw
- DONGKIZ - 못된 송아지 엉덩이에 뿔 CRAZY NIGHT https://youtu.be/ox0fHMCv_Gs
- SF9 'Tear Drop' https://youtu.be/Z0Je7eSXA5s
CCTV's review: https://youtu.be/ZlQMqOzcG5A
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K-pop News Commentary for the second week of July.
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Stories referenced:
- JYP works with blockchain company to launch K-pop-based NFT platform business https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20210701165915983
- Experts question ethical and copyright issues of virtual K-pop idols https://www.nme.com/news/music/ethical-copyright-issues-virtual-members-k-da-aespa-eternity-2963473
- Why the Grammys are right to not add a Best K-pop category – and why it should stay that way https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/grammys-no-k-pop-category-bts-explainer-opinion-2957715
- Kang Daniel to host new Mnet dance competition https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/07/05/entertainment/television/Kang-Daniel-Mnet-Dance/20210705150700289.html
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Kpop music recommendations and news commentary for the first week of July, 202NE1. Listener, LizC, joins for recommendations and k-pop commentary.
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HIT REPLAYS:
- NCT DREAM 엔시티 드림 'Hello Future' https://youtu.be/QPUjV7epJqE
- OMEGA X(오메가엑스) 'VAMOS' https://youtu.be/EYYbCtHNgSs
- Woodie Gochild - JACKSON (Feat.CHANGMO) https://youtu.be/KR9xCRM4WWk
- BewhY - Side by Side [Sweet Home OST] https://youtu.be/iym0OXC8XmY
- Pink Fantasy - '독(Poison)' https://youtu.be/ZquXNjEtPPo
News Items:
- Black Swan is back to work, with new members https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/30/entertainment/kpop/Black-swan-girl-group-hyeme/20210630153500434.html
- American singer's journey from K-pop star wannabe to 'Miss Trot 2' contestant https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/07/682_309109.html
- New “Documentary” From Kim Woojin’s Agency “Finger Killer” Claims To Prove His Innocence Against Sexual Assault Allegations—Here’s Their Evidence https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2PJ5HKnfdo
- SM Entertainment sees a future in its own universe https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/29/entertainment/kpop/SM-Entertainment-SMCU-metaverse/20210629172100322.html
- Hollywood movie based on aespa universe is in the works, says SM founder https://www.nme.com/news/music/aespa-universe-hollywood-movie-sm-entertainment-lee-soo-man-2980795
- Kangta Announces SM Remastering Project + Teases Remake MV With aespa’s Winter And NCT’s Sungchan https://www.soompi.com/article/1477107wpp/watch-kangta-announces-sm-remastering-project-teases-remake-mv-with-aespas-winter-and-ncts-sungchan
- K-pop Kang Daniel to celebrate two years with VR fan meeting https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/25/entertainment/kpop/Kang-Daniel-VR-fan-meetandgreet/20210625164400395.html
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TWICE's "Alcohol-Free" has more layers to it than one might immediately guess.
Joining for this discussion we welcome TWICE super fan, Duy Le; Girl Group Enthusiast, Lai Frances; and SojuTalk Host, Warren.
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Kpop music recommendations and news commentary for the third week of June, 202NE1. Nat of Not Your Average Netizens (NYAN) Podcast joins and offers us two recommended songs and news commentary.
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HIT REPLAYS:
- 뱀뱀 (BamBam) 'riBBon' https://youtu.be/-0xLZpERmoI
- B.I 비아이 - '해변 (illa illa)' https://youtu.be/5GaVA3ebKCo
- John Park, "I'm Always By Your Side https://youtu.be/ccREzmIBU9g
- KATIE - ECHO https://youtu.be/Rxsk4jw4hkY
News Items:
- MONSTA X reportedly working on sophomore English-language album https://www.nme.com/news/music/monsta-x-working-on-second-english-album-all-about-love-follow-up-2971842
- Sunmi and Tiffany to appear as mentors in Mnet's new audition program https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/14/entertainment/kpop/Sunmi-Girls-Generation-Kpop/20210614182400396.html
- Easing of Covid restrictions lifts hopes of concert-goers https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/11/entertainment/musicPerformance/concert-covid19-social-distancing/20210611160100594.html
- 'BLACKPINK THE MOVIE' to hit local theaters in August https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/06/732_310597.html
- The Penthouse season 3: high society K-drama spins its wheels https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3137348/k-drama-penthouse-season-three-high-society-drama-spins-its
- Jay Park makes 'DNA Remix' video private after accusations of cultural appropriation https://www.nme.com/news/music/jay-park-remove-dna-remix-video-accusations-cultural-appropriation-2971838
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Kpop music recommendations and news commentary for the first week of June, 202NE1. We welcome back tenured guest, Alexis Hodoyán.
Read Crystal Bell's interview with EVERGLOW: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/everglow-kpop-group-interview
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HIT REPLAYS:
- NCT 127 X Amoeba Culture 'Save' https://youtu.be/O8Xq4xfH2ro
- EVERGLOW (에버글로우) - FIRST https://youtu.be/Z3RA7bi5FUM
- B.I 비아이 - ‘WATERFALL’ https://youtu.be/KSODnk88Pwo
- JOY 조이 '안녕 (Hello)' https://youtu.be/lNvBbh5jDcA
News Items:
- Ravi apologizes after Red velvet fans criticize his new track https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/04/entertainment/kpop/Ravi-Red-Velvet-Roses/20210604153900348.html
- Prosecution Drops Charges Against BoA And Staff For Importation Of Medicine https://www.soompi.com/article/1473034wpp/prosecution-will-not-prosecute-charges-against-boa-and-staff-for-importation-of-medicine
- Fans Convinced HyunA and Dawn Just Tied The Knot Due To Recent Instagram Post https://www.koreaboo.com/news/fans-convinced-hyuna-dawn-tied-knot-recent-instagram-post/
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We take a look at BTS' "Butter." Kayla and Bethany of the Stanning BTS podcast and Kpopcast veteran, Rhodri, offer their perspectives on this comeback track.
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