Ask Me About Kpop
297 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 123 ratingsHave you ever been curious about Kpop, but don’t know where to start? Or are you a huge Kpop fan with no one else to geek out with about it? Lucky for you, best friends Shannon & Angélica love talking about Kpop more than anything! Tune into Ask Me About Kpop each week for Kpop history, vocabulary words, great music, and of course some good old fashioned fangirling.
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Ep. 273: AMAK Movie Club - My SHINee World 1st to 15th
March 20, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 160 MBY'all know we love any excuse to make a SHINee ep, and this is a really good one!!!! The SHINee 15th anniversary movie is now available with English subtitles so you know we had to watch it (several times)!!! Tune in for a full recap of the movie, including a key for figuring out which SHINee World concerts each stage is from, getting teary eyed over displays of old technology, reveling in the honest and funny stories that SHINee tells, and of course enjoying flawless concert performances tha...
Ep. 272: Writing 'Monster' Hits with Chikk
March 06, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBHow do you thank the person responsible for writing the song that changed your life as a fangirl forever? That's what we had to figure out this week as we welcomed the one and only Chikk to the podcast!! Chikk has written dozens of Kpop mega hits including SHINee's 'Don't Call Me', NCT127's 'Kick It' and of course our EXO gateway, 'Monster'!!!! We ask her all about her career in Kpop starting with getting thrown right into the deep end of an SM writing camp, creative perseverance, the freedo...
Ep. 271: Discover Weeekly
February 28, 2024 06:12 - 57 minutes - 78.7 MBThis week, AMAK is proud to welcome the incredibly talented and unbearably adorable girl group, Weeekly!!! We'll start out with an infamous AMAK group "snorkel" into their career with member intros and a quick timeline rundown. Then it's time to hear from Weeekly themselves! We discuss our incredibly similar music tastes, skateboard lessons, stage fright, communicating without actually talking, and a very special announcement! Thank you thank you to the lovely ladies of Weeekly for being the...
Ep. 270: 2014 Hit Stage Flashback Part 1 (full audio)
February 21, 2024 06:01 - 1 hour - 133 MBIt's flashback time again and the time machine is taking us to the year 2014, which might have been huge for Kpop drama, but it was also huge for GREAT FRIGGIN SONGS! Listen along as we freak out exponentially from stage to stage because this one is ALL BOPS OKAY?!?! (This episode has the video playing underneath so you don't have to watch at the same time, but you might want to!!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 270: 2014 Hit Stage Flashback Part 1 (commentary only)
February 21, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBIt's flashback time again and the time machine is taking us to the year 2014, which might have been huge for Kpop drama, but it was also huge for GREAT FRIGGIN SONGS! Listen along as we freak out exponentially from stage to stage because this one is ALL BOPS OKAY?!?! (This episode does not contain video audio as it is meant to sync up with the video commentary style!) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 269: Deja Vu Battle (Deja Vu Battle)
February 07, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBDid you just get deja vu? Cause it's time again to battle some songs! Along with our seasoned fan tier patreon patrons, we're ranking 10 different songs that are all titled 'Deja Vu'. This list was pretty diverse, and the listeners opinions were as well! Listen to hear the songs and discussions around their common themes, and find out which song reigns supreme! Then, weigh in on whether our random game group is facing forward or away at the beginning of the music video. It's the greatest deba...
Ep. 268: Erased From The SM Timeline
January 24, 2024 06:00 - 2 hours - 165 MBThis week's episode is based off a joke we've been making to ourselves for years and though the title isn't actually accurate, we're keeping it anyway. But before we get to talking about some SM singers from the past you may not know about, Shannon has to get some fangirl heartbreak off her chest. (If you don't want to hear this, the real episode starts at 34:07) And once that's taken care of, it's time to learn about 1 boy group and 8 soloists, who are mostly just regular guys with glasses. ...
Ep. 267: It's 20&24
January 10, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.8 MBIt's been 20 glorious years since TVXQ first graced the kpop world with their incredible vocals and we couldn't think of a better way to kick off this new year than to celebrate them!! So we're giving you a full episode all about their 20th anniversary album '20&2'. Starting off with the teaser images that felt like a punch in the face, then on to a track by track listen of a great new album, and finishing with a discussion of the greatest episode of Killing Voice ever recorded. Thank you for...
Ep. 266: Best Of 2023 - Top 15
December 27, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 94.1 MBIt's time to put a little bow on 2023 and pick our favorite title tracks of the year! If you've listened to the last couple episodes (or just the podcast at any point), a lot of this will not be a surprise. But there are a few outliers! We contain multitudes after all!!! Thanks for being with us for another fun year of Kpop! We love you all! See you next year! AND LISTEN TO THE NEW TVXQ ALBUM!!!!!! Top 15 Playlist (Spotify) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 265: Best of 2023 - AMAK Awards
December 20, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBGet on your red carpet best, because it's another star studded evening at the 6th annual AMAK Awards!! We have 18 trophies to hand out all our traditional categories like Best Rookie, Best MV, Best English Song, and of course the prestigious Swim Good Honorary Achievement in Performance Award! Some of the choices were incredibly easy, some unanimous, and others were decided live on the air. Who will win this year? Listen to find out!! Awards Playlist (Spotify) Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Ep. 264: Best of 2023 - B-sides
December 13, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 97.3 MBIt's that time of year again!! And it's time for us to try and pick our top 15 favorite b-sides of the year (emphasis on the word try). As always, these episodes are our personal favorites, so therefore they will be biased choices that might not match up with your own tastes or what is actually most popular. But we hope that you come away with some new songs for your playlists! Check out the Spotify Playlist of our picks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 263: Catching Up Before Wrapping Up
December 06, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 161 MBWE'RE BACK!!!!! Brace yourselves because there's OPINIONS INCOMING!!! Before we get into our traditional end of year episodes, we have some comebacks and news to discuss first! Tune in for our thoughts on tons of stuff like, Dawn, Sunmi, Taemin, Seventeen, VIVIZ, Red Velvet, The Boyz, JYP, MAMA and MMA awards and so many other things. Thanks for waiting so patiently for us! We missed y'all!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 262: The Trouble With Fallen Angels; The AOA Story
October 11, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 141 MBIt's our first ever Patreon Patron chosen deep dive! And the patrons wanted to learn all about AOA! We're talking all about one of the last ultra sexy girl groups loved by soldiers and netizens alike. Start with an explanation of a 'transformer' concept that didn't last too long, meet all the members, hear all of their incredible songs, and look at a whole lot of butts. This story does not end very nicely, but it's a fun ride getting there. Trigger Warning: Discussion of self-harm and othe...
Ep. 261: #supportgirlgroups2023
September 27, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBWelcome to the 6th annual #supportgirlgroups spectacular! We're telling you all about all the girl groups we could find that debuted between September 2022 and today! As always, there's already some disbandments and huge disappointments, but there's also so much to be excited about! Listen in as we discuss ambitious concepts, great music, trends in fashion and the new version of 'girl crush' dominating the scene. Who is your favorite girl group of the class of 2023? Hosted on Acast. See aca...
Ep. 260: The Year in Kpop - 2003 (Pt.2)
September 13, 2023 07:27 - 1 hour - 127 MB"Step into my time machine" and let's find out all about the Kpop music and news that came out July-December of 2003! Everyone is really tan and blonde and the jeans are so so so incredibly low. We've got rival debuts of solo gals breaking away from their girl group days, solo guys trying to out sexy each other with their dancing and crooning, Moon Hee Jun still doing his screamo metal thing somehow, project groups, co-ed groups, the 'worst album of the year' and so very much more! Hosted ...
Ep. 259: Collecting Kpop
August 30, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBAs if Kpop wasn't an expensive enough hobby already, there's side hobbies that cost even more! Today on the pod, a small starter guide for navigating the world of album and photocard collecting! We've got tips and tricks on where to find things, vocabulary you need to be 'in the know' in the trading community, and best practices to avoid getting swindled and how keep your collection in good shape. What Kpop things do you like to collect? Kpop PC Trading & Selling Guide - as referenced in th...
Ep. 258 pt.2: KCON LA 2023 Concert Recaps
August 24, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 137 MBOh boy! A whole extra episode to talk about our THREE nights IN A ROW of KCON concerts wherein we saw: (g)i-dle, 8TURN, ATEEZ, CRAVITY, CRAXY, EsNa, EVERGLOW, George, INI, ITZY, IVE, JO1, justB, Kep1er, Kevin Woo, LAPILLUS, Limelight, NMIXX, Rain, RIIZE, Shownu x Hyungwon, Stray Kids, Taemin, Taeyong, The Boyz, VeriVery, WayV, XG, Xikers, and Zerobaseone!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 258: KCON LA 2023
August 23, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 157 MBIt's the most Kpop-y tiiiiime of the year! We have pulled our ravaged bodies and broken brains together just long enough to tell y'all all about our experience at this year's KCON LA! Hear all about what we did day by day, including Alikes we met, idols we saw, day drinking we did, and lines we refused to stand in. We've even got just a few man on the street interviews of attendees we were brave enough to accost, and audio from an incredible panel with Kevin Woo from U-KISS and Min from Miss ...
Ep. 257: 15 Years Later, U-KISS Isn't Standing Still
August 17, 2023 05:23 - 2 hours - 185 MBIt's time for an extra long deep dive, because this group's discography and drama is extra long! This week, we're learning all about 2nd gen boy group U-KISS on the heels of their special 15th Anniversary comeback. Meet all 10 members of U-KISS from throughout time and try to keep track of who was in the group at which time. Then, listen to a pretty extensive discography of a group that was never as popular at home in Korea as they were in other parts of Asia and Latin America. Finishing it o...
Ep. 256: Is It Kpop Without The K?
August 02, 2023 07:21 - 1 hour - 107 MBIt's an age old question, and we're not really going to definitively answer it lol. But we ARE going to talk about 10 different idol groups and soloists that are not of Korean descent who tried to take a shot at being Kpop idols. What did their music sound like and how were they received by the public? Is this a trend that will continue to grow? Or will people always want their idol groups to be majority Koreans? We're not sure! But let's talk about it anyway!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Ep. 255: The Week In Kpop - July 18, 2013
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 151 MBToday is the official TEN YEAR anniversary of the day that Shannon first discovered Kpop. So we're celebrating with a super specific time machine episode looking at this exact week of Kpop in 2013. We'll take a look at the top songs on the Gaon chart, who won the music shows, what idol variety was airing on tv, the week in news and gossipy rumors, as well as a general look at where Kpop fans hung out on the internet during this time. So much has changed since then, and we've heard so many gr...
Ep. 254: It's HARD Out Here For A Shawol : A SHINee Comeback Special
July 06, 2023 07:04 - 1 hour - 138 MBShawol has waited two long years, and Alikes have waited another week longer to hear all about SHINee's incredible 8th album, HARD! So this week we're running down all the best parts of this excellent comeback so far! We're starting with thoughts about the SHINee World VI concert, going into the excellent JTBC comeback special. And then it's time to talk about the album track by track without gushing too long (stay tuned for an upcoming listening party patreon ep for more!). And finally, more...
Ep. 253: 2013 Hit Stage Flashback Part 2 (full audio)
June 21, 2023 07:05 - 1 hour - 146 MBIt's time again to finish out MBC's hit stage flashback from 10 years ago! The 2013 Kpop fashion reigns strong in these stages, and we get a little bit of whiplash from some of Latte's ordering choices. What was your favorite song from this stage compilation? This is the full version with the video already playing underneath, but if you want to still watch along with the video, it can be found here: https://youtu.be/qQ3HtE-rSeQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 253: 2013 Hit Stage Flashback Part 2 (commentary only)
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBIt's time again to finish out MBC's hit stage flashback from 10 years ago! The 2013 Kpop fashion reigns strong in these stages, and we get a little bit of whiplash from some of Latte's ordering choices. What was your favorite song from this stage compilation? This is the full version without the playing underneath, so you can watch along with the video found here: https://youtu.be/qQ3HtE-rSeQ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 252: Testing Kpop Knowledge Through The Ages
June 07, 2023 08:22 - 1 hour - 140 MBLet's see if we've actually learned anything in the last 251 episodes. Shannon dug into the archives of some random quiz websites to find some 'general Kpop knowledge' online quizzes created from 2010 - 2023 and we did our best to conquer them. But it's gonna be a challenge as we run into tiny pixelated pictures, idols we've never heard of, completely wrong (and distressing!) information, and everything in between! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 251: Kpop Promo with Helix Publicity
May 24, 2023 07:25 - 1 hour - 104 MBThis week on the pod, we are thrilled to welcome Brittany Press and Tiffany Bae from Helix Publicity! Helix is a PR firm that represents so many great Kpop artists like FIFTY FIFTY, EPEX, Omega X, VAV, and Secret Number just to name a few! Tune in to get to know Tiffany & Brittany's personal Kpop origin stories, learn exactly what public relations is, discuss the joys and the challenges of promoting international artists in the West, and so much more! Thank you so much to the whole Helix team...
Ep. 250: Stay With Me Battle
May 17, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.6 MBIt's the 250th episode of Ask Me About Kpop!!! Wow!!!! And just like we did 50 episodes ago, we're celebrating with a song battle! With the help of our Patreon patrons we ranked 10 different songs with the title 'Stay With Me' in the hopes that all you lovely people will stay with us for however much longer this ridiculous podcast continues. Thanks for listening!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Love and Loss: Our Dear Moonbin
May 10, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBWe wanted to make a short episode to acknowledge our recent loss of Astro's Moonbin and offer some support and sympathy to all of our listeners who may be navigating this type of loss for the first time. We will share some beautiful things about Moonbin, and try to read some words from those closest to him, and just talk out our thoughts and feelings in the hopes that it comforts someone. This episode is very raw, so a warning for triggering content and sincere apologies for crying on mic. We...
Ep. 249: The Comeback with Lily Chu
May 03, 2023 08:43 - 1 hour - 102 MBSo excited to welcome new friend of the podcast and author, Lily Chu to AMAK! Her new book, The Comeback tells the story of a hardworking Toronto lawyer who finds herself falling for her roommate’s cousin who is on a hiatus from his work in Seoul. Little does she know, he’s one of Kpop’s hottest stars! And their whirlwind romance may be more than she bargained for… We sat down with Lily to discuss The Comeback with as few spoilers as possible so that y'all can be surprised when you read it! ...
Ep. 248: Kpop To Wake Up To
April 19, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 91.1 MBGood morning! Let's wake up with some great Kpop! This week we asked our Patreon patrons to give us a Kpop song that they use as an alarm. We've got a pretty great range of songs that you might want to work into your wake up routine. Whether you need to be risen very gently, or screamed at to get your butt out of bed, we've got options for you! Then, a super long random game and an extended recommendation segment for a true gift of a breakup song. Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com...
Ep. 247: Kpop Inc. Redux
April 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 154 MBThis week we're revisiting one of our oldest and most oddly controversial episodes. We've made an updated, chronological list of some Kpop companies who have made an impact over the years, discussing who started them, who they represent, and what makes each company unique. Perhaps, it's better than last time, but maybe it's not. Try to count how many times we say the phrases "We'll see" and "I don't care" in this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 246: The Year In Kpop 2003 (Pt. 1)
March 29, 2023 07:04 - 1 hour - 107 MBOh goody it's time for another 20 year flashback episode! This time it's 2003, and from our perspective Kpop is in a weird transitional moment before the 2nd gen really and truly kicks off, but the good news is, everyone is MUCH better at singing than they have been previously. Tune in 6ish months from now to hear about the rest of 2003! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 245: EXO Madness
March 15, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 99.1 MBIt's time for MARCH MADNESS!!!! And since we've exhausted every possible option for SHINee tournaments, we're turning to the group that causes the most madness in us... EXO of course. Angelica carefully ranked and seeded 16 top EXO title tracks and we're gonna battle them against each other to find the 'ultimate' EXO song. Some of these matchups were SO PAINFUL. So EXO should reward our effort with a comeback. Like yesterday. Thank you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Bonus: Introducing Kpop Dreaming
March 09, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBOn this special bonus episode of the show, we're introducing you to LAist's podcast 'California Love: Kpop Dreaming' available now wherever you get podcasts. Kpop Dreaming tells the story of Kpop as woven through the childhood memories of an LA native Korean diaspora, and we think you will really like it. Tune into this bonus episode where we took a field trip to Choice Music to speak with the producers of Kpop dreaming and watch someone win a very special shopping spree. Listen to Kpop Dream...
Ep. 244: Kpop Parlor Games - Emoji Puzzles
March 08, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 103 MBThis week's episode is brought to us by a lovely listener! They sent in an emoji puzzle guessing game and we played it! And then when we finished their slides, we tried to make some more up on the spot! It was really hard and really fun! Thanks so much Jules! If anyone else ever wants to send us a game to play, please do!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 243: ('Cause) They're Your S.E.S.
March 01, 2023 08:17 - 1 hour - 114 MBIt's been more than 25 years since SM debuted their very first girl group, S.E.S. And since all things y2k are the hotness of the moment, why not look back at who was the hotness during the actual time period. Learn all about the members of S.E.S. and what they've been up to for the last 25 years. Then get into their trendsetting style and 'New Jill Swing' music that swept the nation for the 5 short years they were around. 'We hope that you remember' S.E.S.! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Ep. 242: What's The Deal With Song Charts?
February 22, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 96.5 MBIt's a back to basics episode as we try to figure out how and why Korean song and album charts work the way they do. There's even vocabulary words!! Shannon walks us through the history of song charts, which ones exist, where the data comes from and how they maybe only mean whatever you want them to mean. Ending with a super special surprise guest star popping up in our random game video! Check out our new merch store at askmeaboutkpop.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...
Ep. 241: 2013 Hit Stage Flashback Part 1 (full audio)
February 15, 2023 08:05 - 1 hour - 132 MBIt's that time of year again to watch the first part of MBC's hit stage flashback from 10 years ago. And this time it's extra special cause it's OUR YEAR!!! And this one is relentless in just how many important stages it hits us with!! This is the full version with the video playing underneath, but you can still watch along with the video found here: https://youtu.be/ZYds7MMsY3s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 241: 2013 Hit Stage Flashback Part 1 (commentary only)
February 15, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBIt's that time of year again to watch the first part of MBC's hit stage flashback from 10 years ago. And this time it's extra special cause it's OUR YEAR!!! And this one is relentless in just how many important stages it hits us with!! This is the commentary version meant to be synced with the video, found here: https://youtu.be/ZYds7MMsY3s Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 240: Reaching For ONEUS
February 08, 2023 11:49 - 1 hour - 134 MBIt's a very special episode today, because our guest is ONEUS!!! We're starting out with a quick rundown of ONEUS' career so far and an intro to the members. Then we're recapping our night seeing ONEUS on their Reach For Us tour stop in LA, and hearing from some listeners who saw them in other cities. Followed by our interview with ONEUS themselves! Learn each members origin story, favorite tour moments, thoughts on Kpop meets tradition, questions straight from TO MOON and more! And finally,...
Ep. 239: Producer Spotlight - BUMZU
February 01, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 101 MBWe're back with another spotlight onto a producer who has made oh so many Kpop songs we love, BUMZU! Meet the man behind basically every Seventeen and NU'EST bop, starting with his time as a reality show competitor and solo artist. Followed by his very prolific tenure as a Pledis vocal trainer and songwriter. He's done so much and he's just getting started!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 238: Kpop Parlor Games - Password
January 25, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBWe're still floating on clouds from our incredibly fun birthday party, so we just wanna play games today!! But first, a couple of very exciting announcements that were made during the live show that we needed everyone to be in the know about. Then, we're playing a super classic game, Password!! And we're pretty good at it!! If you have games to submit to the pod, send em in anytime!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 237: Do You Know Weekly Idol?
January 18, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes - 81 MBWe've probably mentioned and discussed this show in more than 20 episodes at this point, but it still needs one of it's own!! So tune in for a rundown of all things MBC's Weekly Idol, a weekly idol variety show that is legendary for laughs in Kpop. Learn all about the show format, the many hosts over the years, the idols who have guested the most, and some of the most viewed segments of all time. What's your favorite Weekly Idol episode? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...
Ep. 236: Welcome to 2023
January 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour - 99.5 MBOh boy it's a new year!! ...but first we need to talk about all the perfect things we saw at the end of last year. Come along for lots of screaming and fawning over all our favorite Gayo stages, and our personal favorite stages from Kwangya New Year. Then we touch on a few recent news items, including the death of VLive, a surprising survival show contestant, Dispatch couple reveals and more. What are you most looking forward to in 2023?!? Come to our 5th Birthday Party! moment.co/amakpop ...
Ep. 235: Best of 2022 - Top 15
December 28, 2022 06:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWe made it to the end of another glorious year of Kpop goodness! We'll start out this year with some reminiscing about all the fun Kpop things we did this year, before getting into our traditional chore of ranking 15 title tracks and combining our scores for an ultimate countdown. We've got a ton of 3-way ties this year, resulting in 17 songs total, oops. But they're all so good! What else were we supposed to do? Happy New Year! Thanks for all your support this year and every year! We love y...
Ep. 234: Best of 2022 - AMAK Awards
December 21, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 95.7 MBIt's time for the 5th annual AMAK Awards! The award show where we find any excuse or explanation to fit all our favorite songs into 10 categories! We've got so much great kpop to cover, from all the way back at the beginning of the year, to just a week ago. It was so hard to make these choices, but we hope all our faves know they're always winners in our hearts. Come to our live birthday party! moment.co/amakpop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus: Running Away with Minho's CHASE
December 15, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.1 MBIt finally happened!!! Our ultimate favoritest only boy has finally completed the SHINee puzzle and released a solo mini album!!! So we've got a special bonus mini episode discussing all things Minho CHASE! We've definitely got some gripes, but we also have a whole lot of praise and squealing for our guy. We're so so so proud of you Minho!!!!! Come to our live birthday party! Tickets at moment.co/amakpop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 233: Best of 2022 - B-sides
December 14, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 102 MBWelcome to the end of the year!!! We painstakingly compiled 30 incredible songs from equally incredible Kpop albums that we really need you to hear. We've got songs for booty shaking, feeling feels, standing up for yourself, and having main character moments in the car. Plus: A very super special announcement and a traditionally creepy random game!! Get tickets to our live birthday party!! moment.co/amakpop Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ep. 232: SMTOWN Winter Albums
December 07, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 113 MBThis week we're following up on Ep. 211 and covering the Winter set of SMTOWN company compilation albums. But first, Shannon breaks her literal silence on last week's Hyudawn news. Then it's time to get in the Christmas spirit with a whole lot of jingle bell sounds over club beats and crooning to baby Jesus. We have 12 releases to cover and one to look forward to later this month so get your cozy sweaters and ski goggles on. Oh, and I hope you like The First Noel, cause it's in these a lot. ...
Ep. 231: Step Into KARA
November 30, 2022 08:00 - 2 hours - 181 MBThis is a very special week in the world of Kpop, because 2nd gen girl group KARA has reunited with a stunning 15th anniversary comeback and old timer fans everywhere are celebrating, so we are too!! Tune in for a classic deep dive about a classic girl group that showed us what kpop was all about with trendy dance crazes and relatable lifestyles. Learn all about their record breaking career in Japan, and the contract dispute that almost tore them apart. Get ready to shake your booty cause th...