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17 Carat K-Pop

616 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 23 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

This channel hosts two podcasts that currently have an audience spanning 50 countries! 17 Carat K-Pop is a podcast covering news from both the world of K-pop and the music industry as a whole. Episode topics include the history of K-pop, artist-specific episodes diving into their music video universes, album reviews, and much more! The other podcast with episodes on this feed is Enthusiasts, a show about both specific fandoms and fandom culture as a whole. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

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Episodes

(Part 3) Tony Hsieh and the Quest for Happiness (Enthusiasts, Ep. 68)

April 24, 2024 22:30 - 45 minutes - 31.8 MB

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. T...

Best New Music: March 2024

April 12, 2024 21:03 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, P-pop, and T-pop artists! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

(Part 2) Tony Hsieh and the Quest for Happiness (Enthusiasts, Ep. 67)

April 08, 2024 14:54 - 40 minutes - 28.5 MB

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. T...

minisode 3: TOMORROW Explainer

April 04, 2024 00:10 - 1 hour - 61.4 MB

Throughout this in-depth guide to The Little Prince, Hope draws attention to the parallels TXT make to it in their new songs, short film, “Deja Vu” music video, and even teaser images. Simultaneously unpacking minisode 3: TOMORROW and The Little Prince reveals how complementary the stories are and how TXT’s world-building has actually been covering the same life lessons as The Little Prince for years now! Read Hope’s essay about TXT’s take on The Little Prince below, and scroll to the botto...

DREAM()SCAPE Theory Time! (NCT Talk, Vol. 21)

March 26, 2024 00:35 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MB

Everything to know about NCT DREAM’s DREAM()SCAPE-era videos and images, from the overall plot to the specific nods to EXO’s story! Check out more NCT theories here! https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/nct-talk.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Tony Hsieh and the Quest for Happiness (Enthusiasts Ep. 66)

March 19, 2024 22:20 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. T...

Best New Music: February 2024

March 07, 2024 01:16 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, and T-pop artists! For more information about these picks: Episode about TAEYONG’s TAP: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/episodes/TY-for-TY-Tracks-e2gdndo Episode about LE SSERAFIM’s EASY: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/episodes/LE-SSERAFIMs-New-Era-e2g3nrg  P1Harmony album review: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/p1harmony-keep-killin-it   Information about some February projects’ pre-release singles: https://17carat...

TY for TY Tracks

February 28, 2024 22:38 - 33 minutes - 23.7 MB

The ultimate guide to TAEYONG’s TAP Era: the best lyrics, the thematic parallels to the SHALALA Era, theories about the “TAP” music video, the hidden meanings in the teaser images and videos, and so much more!  For more thoughts on TAEYONG’s music: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/taeyongs-purposeful-playfulness   For more discography analyses: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/sorted-by-artist.html --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/mess...

LE SSERAFIM's New Era

February 21, 2024 20:42 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MB

Hope uses the movie Black Swan as a starting point for understanding the messages in LE SSERAFIM’s new mini-album, EASY; assesses the ways the group’s new songs build on the foundation of their older ones; describes how the poem “Good Bones” is uniquely incorporated into the group’s story; and overall shows why LE SSERAFIM’s discography remains as praiseworthy, resonant, and thoughtful as ever! Episodes with related themes to check out next: “LE SSERAFIM 101” https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobs...

Still Monster (Energy)

February 15, 2024 22:12 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

A short overview of times the makers of Monster Energy (aka Monster Beverage Corporation) sued entities who used the word “Monster” in branding, the latest example being K-pop rookie girl group BABYMONSTER. Other news covered in this episode: TikTok’s feud with Universal Music Group, all the things that went wrong at end-of-year awards shows, a crusade against lip-synching, publication of a shocking video, big updates for BLACKPINK as solo artists, and much more! Support the show by… Strea...

Best New Music: January 2024

February 06, 2024 21:02 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, and T-pop artists! Support the show by… Streaming the best episodes! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-17-carat-k-pop-9b8?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   Streaming episodes of Hope’s other show, Enthusiasts! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-enthusiasts?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   Reading the best articles from the show’s website/newsletter! https://17caratkpop.weebly.c...

Hi, It'z Me Again

January 31, 2024 02:20 - 40 minutes - 28.3 MB

After explaining the reason for this show’s hiatus and what the future of 17 Carat K-Pop looks like, Hope makes seventeen predictions for 2024 (mostly K-pop-related, but some more general ones too)! Support the show by… Streaming the best episodes! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-17-carat-k-pop-9b8?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   Streaming episodes of Hope’s other show, Enthusiasts! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-enthusiasts?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign...

BONUS: Best K-Pop x J-Pop of 2023

January 12, 2024 19:17 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MB

A ranking and review of last year’s seventeen best Japanese releases from K-pop artists! While 17 Carat K-Pop and Enthusiasts are on a hiatus, catch up on past episodes with these directories! The best of 17 Carat K-Pop: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/directory.html  The best of Enthusiasts: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html Episodes and articles sorted by artist: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/content-sorted-by-artist?sd=pf Episodes sorted by release date: https:/...

BONUS: Enthusiasts 2023 Recap

January 10, 2024 21:57 - 7 minutes - 5.3 MB

A quick overview of each episode of Enthusiasts that was released in 2023, along with some story updates! While 17 Carat K-Pop and Enthusiasts are on a hiatus, catch up on past episodes with these directories! The best of 17 Carat K-Pop: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/directory.html  The best of Enthusiasts: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html Episodes and articles sorted by artist: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/content-sorted-by-artist?sd=pf Episodes sorted by relea...

BONUS: More of the Best K-Pop of 2023!

January 08, 2024 20:24 - 14 minutes - 9.86 MB

From unique highlight medley videos to pre-album-release short films, this mini-sode celebrates the coolest, most creative, and overall best teasers for K-pop comebacks of 2023! While 17 Carat K-Pop and Enthusiasts are on a hiatus, catch up on past episodes with these directories! The best of 17 Carat K-Pop: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/directory.html  The best of Enthusiasts: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html Episodes and articles sorted by artist: https://17caratkpop...

K-Pop Year in Review

December 31, 2023 21:24 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

After revisiting her 2023 predictions, Hope recaps both the year in K-pop headlines and in episodes of this podcast, while adding new commentary and story updates! First: revisiting 2023 predictions! Starting around the 23-minute mark: a summary of 2023’s 17 Carat K-Pop episodes! Starting around the 36-minute mark: a fast-paced recap of all the major headlines in the world of K-pop this year! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Sup...

Best Non-K-Pop Releases of 2023

December 26, 2023 22:06 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

Fifty different artists from the worlds of J-pop, C-pop, T-pop, and P-pop who released the most interesting, creative, and/or overall excellent music in 2023! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Best Songs of 2023

December 19, 2023 21:41 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

A guide to the best songs of the year from Korean, Japanese, Chinese, and Thai artists!  See the final ranking of these picks the second it’s official by subscribing to the show’s free newsletter! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Best Albums of 2023

December 15, 2023 22:35 - 36 minutes - 33 MB

A fast-paced guide to over 100 of 2023’s best albums released by Korean, Japanese, and Chinese artists! The albums are discussed in a random order. Subscribe to the show’s newsletter to see the official ranking as soon as it’s revealed! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Best K-Pop Music Videos of 2023

December 13, 2023 21:14 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

The best music videos released by Korean artists this year, a list revealed in the form of a guessing game! Stay tuned for the final ranking of these picks by subscribing to the show’s free newsletter! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Best New Music: November 2023

December 09, 2023 21:07 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop artists! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

“STAY Tuned,” Ep. 17

December 06, 2023 22:48 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

Hope covers a WIDE range of news stories related to the music industry, starting with recent (separate) lawsuits involving Genius and the team behind Internet Archive. Around the 17-minute mark is a brief guide to the past, present, and future of music streaming. Spotify’s heated departure from Uruguay is discussed starting around the 23-minute mark, followed by an explainer about recent Harry Styles demo “leaks” and the scramble to buy them. Lastly, around the 33-minute mark is a lightning ...

Phantom of the BOPera

November 30, 2023 22:10 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MB

HYBE and MBC’s olive-branch moment, BLACKPINK’s visit to Buckingham Palace, interesting data about how English language in K-pop songs has changed, FIFTY FIFTY updates, SEVENTEEN’s UNESCO Youth Forum speeches, and even more of the latest K-pop news! The interview with Nahee, a special artist gone too soon, mentioned in the episode: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/get-to-know-nahee?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po...

Gyubin Interview

November 28, 2023 19:31 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MB

Artist-to-watch Gyubin addresses her “super rookie” label, shares why she admires IU, explains why she’s content with not clearly defining her musical style, and more! Check out her single with Gaeko, “Start To Shine,” here! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8nfIXJJsZA  Check out her single with Wonstein, “Scribble,” here! https://youtu.be/7QXTqaoWeHM?si=VI_GUXeon2-Pr4kn  Keep up with her on YouTube here… https://youtube.com/@Gyubin?si=EW5cx1lJdf3z0xVG … and on Instagram here! https:/...

ORANGE BLOOD Album Guide

November 15, 2023 22:38 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

Hope decodes all of ENHYPEN’s ORANGE BLOOD pre-release material: the concept trailer and other video teasers, the pictures, and even the tracklist! From the context behind some key words to the details from ENHYPEN’s live shows that reappear in the teaser videos, this is an in-depth look at how ENHYPEN’s newest era is picking up where the last one left off - and adding intriguing new plot twists! Learn more about the detailed stories that make up ENHYPEN’s music video world in this essay! h...

ROCK-STAR Celebration!

November 10, 2023 20:05 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Thoughts and theories about everything related to Stray Kids’ new album and corresponding videos: what the clown characters represent, how different parts of the multiverse influence each other, what to make of the “SKZFLIX” and “LALALALA” video endings, how new Stray Kids songs relate to older ones, and so much more! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Best New Music: October 2023

November 07, 2023 15:52 - 53 minutes - 49.4 MB

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, T-pop, and C-pop artists! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Pras Michel, AI, and an Unusual Trial (Enthusiasts, Ep. 65)

November 04, 2023 20:48 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MB

As strange as Fugees member Pras Michel’s corruption trial was, featuring everything from a fugitive accomplice to Leonardo DiCaprio’s testimony, the news that came out after the verdict was even stranger: Pras Michel’s lawyer used artificial intelligence to draft his closing argument. In addition to this, Pras’s motion for a retrial includes damning descriptions of his former lawyer’s behavior that range from a preoccupation with legal troubles of his own to showing extreme ignorance toward...

The Star Seekers: The Ultimate Guide

November 01, 2023 20:50 - 1 hour - 65 MB

A comprehensive overview of TXT’s Webtoon: a guide to the characters and themes, an episode-by-episode summary, and a look at the many nods to TXT’s music videos that are present throughout the series! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

ENHYPEN “FATE” World Tour & Webtoon Recaps

October 28, 2023 16:25 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

After summarizing each chapter and the core themes of ENHYPEN’s Webtoon, DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR (in the first twenty minutes of this episode), Hope reviews the “FATE” World Tour and points out all of the references the group’s live show made to both their Webtoon and music video world! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN (Seventeen Talk, Vol. 15)

October 26, 2023 19:44 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MB

A track-by-track guide to SEVENTEENTH HEAVEN, a rundown of all the Easter eggs in the “God of Music” video, and a summary of how SEVENTEEN’s new album is an excellent tribute to their past, present, and future! Check out previous reflections on SEVENTEEN’s discography here! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/gearing-up-for-seventeens-comeback?sd=pf --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify...

QueenKARD

October 20, 2023 18:08 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MB

This episode covers an ENORMOUS amount of K-pop and J-pop news in under an hour: Song and Show of the Summer poll results, a monumental day in J-pop history, DPR LIVE’s rebranding, celebrity lawsuits (involving accusations of everything from real estate fraud to illegal ambulance usage), Jennie’s official recognition as a fashion icon, FIFTY FIFTY agency-dispute-related updates, the most interesting anecdotes from Mr. Bang’s recent Bloomberg interview, and even more! --- Send in a voice m...

Fact Check (NCT Talk, Vol. 20)

October 16, 2023 15:09 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Why the NCT Cinematic Universe is like an asterisk, how the characters NCT 127 play in the “Fact Checkmate” murder mystery special have more in common with their music video characters than it first seems, all the hidden references in the “Deities of Seoul” video, and so much more! This is the ultimate deep dive for theorizing about NCT 127’s Fact Check album and its corresponding videos! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support th...

The Name Chapter: FREEFALL and What's Next for TXT

October 13, 2023 21:25 - 37 minutes - 34.8 MB

Hope shares her first impressions of TXT’s new album, The Name Chapter: FREEFALL, points out all the “Chasing That Feeling” music video details worth flagging, and explains how the “FREEFALL Era” seamlessly picks up where The Name Chapter: TEMPTATION  left off!  Around the 1-minute mark: a TXT Music Video Universe storyline refresher. Around the 18-19-minute mark: reacting to and reviewing the new album and video. Around the 33-minute mark: a character refresher that highlights the similari...

DPR IAN's Cinematic Universe

October 06, 2023 18:22 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

Sometimes goofy and sometimes gruesome, but always rich with symbolism and mysterious twists, the DPR IAN Music Video Universe is unlike any other. This episode celebrates this bizarre, mesmerizing, chock-full narrative in its entirety! Hope offers a full guide to the storyline, shares her theories about the plots and symbols, and recalls what led to her own descent down the DPR rabbit hole! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support...

Best New Music: September 2023

October 02, 2023 21:43 - 1 hour - 67 MB

A ranking and review of the best new music from Korean and Japanese artists! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Loossemble (LOONAverse Talk, Ep. 9)

September 28, 2023 21:04 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Through both song lyrics and the “Sensitive” music video, this episode recaps the many ways Loossemble keep the symbolism of the "LOONAverse" relevant, the music video storyline ongoing, and the overall spirit of LOONA alive and well! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Naomi Klein, "NEXUS," and New Worlds

September 22, 2023 21:07 - 1 hour - 64.4 MB

Naomi Klein has an excellent new book out called Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World. It’s about the existential angst that comes with being constantly mistaken for an “Other Naomi,” who says and does things to which Klein is vehemently opposed. Klein’s writing explores much more than the emotional effects of getting a reputation for what someone else says and does, though. She questions how solid her own identity is if people can easily mistake her for someone with only surface-level...

K-Pop Merch History

September 20, 2023 19:44 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MB

The past, present, and possible future of K-pop light sticks, photo cards, cup sleeves, and more! This episode is both a guide to K-pop merchandise and some thoughts on the best and most creative K-pop album packaging and light sticks ever! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

ALWAYS YOURS (Seventeen Talk, Vol. 14)

September 13, 2023 19:23 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

How do SEVENTEEN manage to incorporate nods to ALL of their previous musical eras into one new music video?! How does “Ima” both continue their music video story and offer hints about its future? And how do their characters live like crosses between Don Quixote and Truman Burbank?! Hope answers these questions by breaking down the lyrics of SEVENTEEN’s new songs and symbolic moments throughout the “Ima” music video! But before assessing the fictional narrative, Hope spends a few minutes refl...

Best New Music: August 2023

September 08, 2023 21:12 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

After a ranking and review of the twenty best new releases of the past month, Hope shares a TON of honorable mentions! Get ready to take notes and get updated on all the must-hear new K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, and beyond! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

aespa’s “SYNK : HYPER LINE” Concert Review & Misc. Headlines

September 05, 2023 20:37 - 44 minutes - 41.2 MB

After sharing the highlights and lowlights of aespa’s Chicago tour stop, Hope covers new twists in the FIFTY FIFTY agency drama, a disappointing fandom name announcement, interesting details about 2024 from HYBE’s latest press conference, a peek behind the curtain into JUN’s creative process, and more K-pop updates! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Jam Jam(boree)

September 01, 2023 17:06 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Although this year’s World Scout Jamboree was filled with problems (including criminal charges, dangerous weather, accusations of poor planning, a blame game, and tension with sports superfans), there were also moments when South Korean businesses and places of worship stepped up and tried to still give scouts special memories. This episode covers both the highs and lows of this year’s Jamboree and its K-pop concert finale. Then, this episode tackles some other recent news stories: the lates...

Golden Age (NCT Talk, Vol. 19)

August 29, 2023 21:36 - 39 minutes - 35.7 MB

After reviewing each song on the NCT 2023 album Golden Age, Hope brings up TONS of theories about hidden messages in the “Golden Age” music video and in the album’s teasers! She also shares some interesting anecdotes about the famous Beethoven piece that inspired the song “Golden Age”! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Astroworld: The Investigation (Part 2) (Enthusiasts, Ep. 64)

August 26, 2023 19:15 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MB

Earlier this summer, a grand jury decided not to pursue criminal charges against anyone affiliated with the 2021 Astroworld Tragedy. Since then, over 1,200 pages from the crowd-crush investigation have been made public: 911 calls, interviews, emails, text exchanges, and more. The documents form a timeline that starts months before the Travis-Scott-hosted event, goes through the minute details of what unfolded that tragic night, and describes the varied reactions afterwards from the companies...

Astroworld: The Investigation (Enthusiasts, Ep. 63)

August 23, 2023 20:45 - 1 hour - 60.3 MB

Earlier this summer, a grand jury decided not to pursue criminal charges against anyone affiliated with the 2021 Astroworld Tragedy. Since then, over 1,200 pages from the crowd-crush investigation have been made public: 911 calls, interviews, emails, text exchanges, and more. The documents form a timeline that starts months before the Travis-Scott-hosted event, goes through the minute details of what unfolded that tragic night, and describes the varied reactions afterwards from the companies...

ISTJ (NCT Talk, Vol. 18)

August 12, 2023 20:19 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MB

Hope decodes the “7 DREAM Production : Stranger Seven” short film, connects NCT DREAM’s latest video story developments to the larger “SMCU” storyline, and reviews ISTJ track by track!  Catch up on past artist-specific episodes of the show below! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/content-sorted-by-artist?sd=pf   And view a full episode directory here! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-complete-17-carat-k-pop-episode?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= --- Send i...

Best New Music: Girl Group Special!

August 10, 2023 19:02 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

This episode covers the girl groups with the best K-pop and J-pop releases of July: NewJeans, ITZY, NiziU, ODD EYE CIRCLE, MISAMO, and KISS OF LIFE! Catch up on part one below! Anchor link: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/episodes/Best-New-Music-July-2023-e27rls3  Spotify link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/492yw5JaUyG2MrEDqeG3sg?si=KdLdXPTCSUyOHf0bZZ54rA Apple Podcasts link: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/17-carat-k-pop/id1610029656?i=1000623726834 --- Send in a voice message: ...

Best New Music: July 2023

August 07, 2023 20:19 - 1 hour - 55 MB

A ranking and review of the best new K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop releases! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

ASAPpeal

August 03, 2023 21:12 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MB

New twists in the legal sagas regarding FIFTY FIFTY, EXO-CBX, and others, a fake HYBE employee’s sentencing, new K-pop concert movies, a big moment in J-pop fan-meeting history, BLACKPINK updates, NewJeans’ latest feats, and more of the latest headlines from the worlds of K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support