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We welcome BTS super fans Rosan (aka xCeleste) and Jose (aka JoseOchoaTV) for a quick dive into BTS' "Dynamite." Historically, disco music has served as a form of escapism, giving listeners reprieve from society’s hardships. So was this disco-inspired song Daebak or Not?
Check out the Interlude: ARMY podcast: https://www.himalaya.com/music-podcasts/interlude-army-1708434
References:
- https://www.forbes.com/sites/hughmcintyre/2020/08/27/examining-btss-genius-use-of-youtube-to-send-their-new-single-dynamite-to-no-1/
- https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/bts-dynamite-david-stewart-interview-1049628/
- https://www.nme.com/music-interviews/bts-interview-dynamite-2020-2738293
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyGF8mFDMeI
- https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2020/08/26/entertainment/kpop/Retro-Kpop-BTS/20200826172800348.html
- https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/music/a33666803/bts-dynamite-lyrics-meanings/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4YoV7JmCyc
Songs used in the background:
- Doo Piano's cover: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6jqCLrmnR4
- San Mashup's blend with Dua Lipa: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHtMxUyTbNk
- Danpia's blend with Doja Cat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRNULxPzWiA
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A quick discussion on ITZY's "Not Shy" comeback, and why Chaeryeong needs more screen time.
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Check out Normal Smasher's Mashup used in the outro: https://youtu.be/nQCiT_wsEYs
References:
- https://www.elle.com/culture/music/a33624512/itzy-not-shy-interview/
- https://www.teenvogue.com/story/itzy-not-shy-music-video
- https://www.soompi.com/article/1419591wpp/itzy-shares-stories-from-filming-not-shy-mv-names-who-fits-their-comeback-concept-the-best-and-more
- https://www.elitedaily.com/p/itzys-not-shy-about-creating-their-own-path-to-success-exclusive-22808984
- https://www.soompi.com/article/1419686wpp/itzy-opens-up-about-struggles-with-hateful-comments-lacking-self-confidence-dealing-with-prejudice-against-girl-groups-and-more
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Amr, Stephanie, and PLo discuss hit replays for the second week of August 2020.
Shoutout to Twitter user @itsjustme_hp: https://twitter.com/itsjustme_hp/status/1293678785594712064
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HIT REPLAYS:
- 강다니엘(KANGDANIEL) - Waves (Feat. SIMON DOMINIC, JAMIE) https://youtu.be/SlNTVljJf3g
- Jessi (제시) - '눈누난나 (NUNU NANA)' https://youtu.be/tJQaUW36pMw
- SOLE (쏠) - 'haPPiness' https://youtu.be/dZhGhsH4BtQ
- 핑크판타지(Pink Fantasy) - 그림자 (Shadow Play) https://youtu.be/l9YJIF3MjPs
Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=2WcFBLYfTBi3GL0ymYCN0Q
Catch DJ Jon who provided this episode's bumper music: https://kpopmaine.com/
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1TEAM's ULLAELI KKOLLAELI was a delightful surprise that he had to give it the Daebak or Not Look over other notable songs this week.
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Are we cancelled yet? Can cancel culture really catch K-pop Creeps? The Kpopcast covers call out/cancel culture in K-pop to explore the boundaries of what's acceptable, and offer some tips to idols, brands, and fans alike.
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Further Reading:
- https://www.southsonder.com/post/how-k-pop-s-cancel-culture-exposed-the-industry-s-perfect-illusion
- https://medium.com/@xzhan065/power-of-panopticism-in-modern-society-79ea015fab9a
- https://theobjective.substack.com/p/a-more-specific-letter-on-justice
- https://harpers.org/a-letter-on-justice-and-open-debate/
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How much does Teddy rely on old tricks? Does Lisa bring out the boss? How many abs does Rain have? These questions answered and more in this 2̶n̶e̶2̶ Blackpink OUT OF THE DUNGEON EDITION of the Kpopcast.
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Listen to Hit Replays: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=5HBwyH6dRVCh5qMMKszq5A
HIT REPLAYS:
- ZICO(지코) _ Summer Hate (Feat. Rain(비)) https://youtu.be/oKUEbsJDvuo
- Sik-K, pH-1, Jay Park, HAON - GANG https://youtu.be/Mn3qh0XrLcc
- Hwa Sa(화사) _ Maria(마리아) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDukIfFzX18
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An episode off the backburner that we recorded in early May. We tried to use post-production software to mitigate recording issues, but a heads up that the mic quality isn't up to our usual standard here.
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HIT REPLAYS:
- 핫펠트 (HA:TFELT) - Cigar https://youtu.be/kRW_2pxlev0
- ZICO(지코) _ Any song(아무노래) https://youtu.be/UuV2BmJ1p_I
- 공원소녀 GWSN 'BAZOOKA!' https://youtu.be/wMj3sLP_azg
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For this episode of the Kpopcast, we’re lifting up fellow Black voices in the K-Pop fandom to speak about our experiences as fans, share our thoughts on #BLM, and answer some of those deep, burning questions that are on everyone’s mind -- so all our other Black brothers and sisters don’t have to! If somebody comes at you with some foolishness, just hit’em with this episode and call it a day!
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Ahomari, 106 & Seoul: A Black K-pop Podcast
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Ashley, Multifactedacg, Entertainer & podcast host of “An Album a Day”
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Sara L, Hallyu Content Creator
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NSFW episode! Was Agust D’s daechwita, daebak or not?
We welcome back the MandarinMama, Virgina, as we discuss her all-time bias, SUGA. Please observe the particularly explicit content of this episode.
Links to things we discussed:
DKDK TV: https://youtu.be/JayEtmyXVpo
Korean rappers react: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQswIMPGi3Y&feature=youtu.be
https://twitter.com/btsarmy_salon/status/1265504539324690433
https://doolsetbangtan.wordpress.com/d-2/
https://muish.wordpress.com/2020/05/24/agust-d-bts-daechwita-english-translation-and-ramblings/amp/?__twitter_impression=true
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Michaela and PLo discuss hit replays for the 4th week of May.
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HIT REPLAYS:
- RUNDAY https://youtu.be/0f59boZcqMo
- 오마이걸(OH MY GIRL)Dolphin https://youtu.be/oaRTMjLdiDw
- NCT 127 엔시티 127 '영웅 (英雄; Kick It) (Valentino Khan Remix)'
https://youtu.be/Jv0Yq8_YKmM
- NCT 127 엔시티 127 'Punch' https://youtu.be/U08OSl3V4po
Listen to hit replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=LGCiye4nQC6FyrxtL_yFMA
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