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BTS Happy Hour

143 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratings

BTS Happy Hour is a US-based k-pop commentary podcast about BTS and kpop trending topics. Your hosts bring the perspective of all sides of fandom, from Army to the casual k-pop fan. Join us for a round!

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Episodes

Welcome to The Team

July 29, 2021 02:43 - 53 minutes - 47.1 MB

Permission To Dance (R&B Remix) released July 23 (0:18)  BTS to cover “I’ll Be Missing You” at BBC on July 28 (3:56)  BTS appointed by Korean President as special envoy to UN; travel to New York planned for September- will they attend other events? (13:29)  Big Hit releases statement on Butter plagiarism accusations (20:00) BTS shown onscreen representing South Korea for Olympic Opening Ceremony (33:33) Lee Soo Man’s girlfriend is Aespa Giselle’s aunt? (43:28) Follow the BTS Happy Hou...

COVID, Get The Hell Out

July 15, 2021 07:21 - 53 minutes - 46.8 MB

Permission To Dance released July 9 (0:17)  Will BTS require vaccination to see them in concert? (16:46)  Why won’t American radio play more k-pop? (28:44)  BTS featured in Louis Vuitton Fall 2021 fashion film (35:18)  JYP’s bold new marketing strategy for girl group debut (46:51)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Weverse (search #BTSHappyHour). Thank you for your support!

Permission To Stan

July 07, 2021 22:28 - 39 minutes - 35.6 MB

Everything we know about Permission to Dance so far (0:18)  Bang PD steps down as HYBE CEO (9:23)  Hyundai using BTS to normalize AI robots? (21:05)  British influencer BTS fan Oli London identifies as korean; changed name to Jimin (25:34)  Twice Tzuyu covers Me! By Taylor Swift for the Melody Project June 27 (32:43)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Weverse (search #BTSHappyHour). Thank you for your support!

Big Reputation

July 01, 2021 05:07 - 43 minutes - 38.7 MB

Korean govt says BTS hasn’t applied for postponement yet (0:18)  Scooter Braun discusses HYBE deal and Bang PD (7:15)  Blinks say offensive things about BTS on Twitter Spaces (23:37)  Aespa Next Level performance sexualized office workers? (30:53)  China threatened by “Milk Tea Alliance” (38:07) Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Weverse (search #BTSHappyHour). Thank you for your support!

After This Pandemic Shhh

June 25, 2021 19:07 - 1 hour - 54.1 MB

BTS announce release of Butter physical CD on July 9, along with a new song; BTS, The Best released June 15. (0:17)  Fandom name was almost Bell instead of Army (6:09)  Bang PD spotted with Scooter Braun and Kid Laroi in US (9:24)  Twice release new summer album, Taste of Love, and Alcohol Free MV (18:56)  Blackpink x Taylor Swift collab rumors (33:33)  BTS 8th Anniversary: Sowoozoo highlights (38:44)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Weverse (sea...

Let Us Shine

June 17, 2021 05:03 - 54 minutes - 49 MB

Happy 8th Anniversary!  BTS comeback in July? (0:18)  Korean politician posts Jungkook photos to highlight tattoo legislation (2:53)  PETA attacks BTS for animal cruelty (10:43)  Kim Jong Un cracks down on Kpop in North Korea (18:16)  Writer bashes BTS Army for chart manipulation (25:41)  Festa highlights (38:55) Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Talk Is Cheap

June 03, 2021 18:15 - 45 minutes - 40.7 MB

Our review of the BTS Meal. Did McDonald’s succeed with this campaign? (0:18)  BTS on the Friends Reunion - a waste of BTS time? China censors BTS scenes out of their broadcast. (6:29)  Butter (Hotter Remix) released May 28 (17:21)  Fans upset that Jungkook dieted before Butter MV shoot (20:59)  Army vs. Olivia Rodrigo - is her success organic and is it interfering with BTS on the charts? YouTube and Spotify “filtering” Butter streams. (29:44)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Face...

Hotter, Sweeter, Cooler, Butter!

May 26, 2021 18:34 - 49 minutes - 43.9 MB

Butter MV released May 21 (0:18)  Asian celebrities replace Hollywood stars as the faces of luxury brands (26:39)  Aespa Next Level polarizes kpop fans (38:26)  Fans shocked about GFriend disbandment (44:22)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Boyz With Fries

May 20, 2021 07:52 - 42 minutes - 36.6 MB

Butter concept photos and MV speculation (0:17)  McDonald's BTS meal comeback schedule (11:25)  Is BTS working with McDonald’s problematic, in light of worker strikes? (13:23)  BTS to participate in Friends reunion special on HBO Max (22:52)  Fans noticed naked pictures on GOT7 Jay B’s wall (29:40)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Butter Szn

May 12, 2021 19:16 - 39 minutes - 34.9 MB

Butter concept clips (0:17)  Lee Soo Man to create US-based boy group called NCT Hollywood, with reality show (7:29)  HYBE sued for copyright infringement for I-Land (17:42)  K-pop predictions (22:48)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Trivia: What's Melting?

May 05, 2021 20:06 - 37 minutes - 33.2 MB

Butter trailer, concept teaser poster, Army Butter theories and our theories (0:17)  Justin Bieber to collab with BTS (10:26)  Don’t by eAeon featuring RM released (13:18)  Grammys change nomination process (21:27)  BTS Billboard nominations (26:28)  Itzy Mafia in the Morning released; Yeji dating? (29:37)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Super Size Me

April 28, 2021 19:08 - 37 minutes - 32.5 MB

The BTS Meal coming to a McDonald's near you (0:17)  BTS x Louis Vuitton (8:46)  Analyst predicts BTS enlists together in 2022 (13:23)  Designer cancels controversial Jimin hanbok auction (23:50)  BTS have an impressive luxury watch collection (27:59)  TWICE release Japanese single, Kura Kura (33:13)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!  

Born Singers

April 21, 2021 21:55 - 42 minutes - 38.2 MB

Special announcement at the end of BangBangCon21? (0:17)  Chris Martin from Coldplay in South Korea, is he meeting with BTS? (5:47)  26 entertainment agencies file a complaint regarding the new military postponement law for popular culture artists (9:42)  Hyundai accused of false marketing; HYBE rep says V never purchased the Genesis GV80 (11:18)  V is always praised for his visuals, but fans puzzled why he hasn’t taken a selfie recently (28:04)  Red Velvet Wendy solo album and MV for ...

HYBE Takeover

April 09, 2021 22:47 - 1 hour - 54.2 MB

Film Out MV released April 1 (0:18)  HYBE x Ithaca Holdings (4:14)  Chinese kpop idols show support for China amidst boycott (33:55)  Rose’s Gone MV released April 4 (46:27)  Baekhyun to enlist in military as a social worker due to hypothyroidism (50:15)  BTS Japanese album announced for June 16 release; mixtape and comeback rumors (55:47)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Under The Same Sky

April 02, 2021 07:17 - 34 minutes - 30.6 MB

BTS release statement on #StopAsianHate on March 29 (0:17)  YouTuber Keemstar uploads Kpop stans diss track (7:00)  Lee Soo Man collected blood and hair from idols to create DNA necklaces? (15:53)  Day6 Jae to stop Twitch livestreaming due to fan criticism (21:31)  New AI girl group releases MV for song, “I’m Real.” (25:40)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

I Believe In BTS

March 24, 2021 18:07 - 41 minutes - 36.8 MB

Idols speak out about #StopAsianHate (0:17)  BTS Garbage Pail Kids cards controversy (12:50)  Will BTS cancel the Map of the Soul Tour? (18:42)  North Korean media says kpop industry treats trainees like slaves (23:50)  HYBE new brand presentation: Big Hit Labels groups explain mission statements and HYBE executives reveal forward-thinking office plans (30:05)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

What Happened

March 16, 2021 22:38 - 1 hour - 62 MB

Our Grammy takes (0:17)  KISS Gene Simmons bashes BTS while talking about the state of the rock scene (19:01)  Kakao M and Spotify reach an agreement (27:23)  Big Hit to change name to HYBE (32:35)  Blackpink Rose solo album released March 12 (41:26)  Rain and Jackson Wang MV for Magnetic released March 10 (47:10)  TVXQ Yunho being investigated by police for staying in restaurant/illegal brothel past Covid curfew (53:03)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Ins...

A Tale Of Two Bridges

March 10, 2021 04:19 - 45 minutes - 41.1 MB

Numerous kpop tracks removed from Spotify due to dispute with Kakao M (0:17)  Should kpop groups decline corporate endorsements if the company contradicts their values? (9:20)  #WhereisBTS trending on Twitter on March 5 (21:54)  Speculation about RM and Jungkook; both say they are on a diet (26:58)  J-Hope released Blue Side on March 1 (33:34)  Jungkook released bridge he created for Dis-ease that was not selected for final cut (36:13)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, T...

Connecting The Dots

March 02, 2021 22:10 - 58 minutes - 52.3 MB

BTS perform on MTV Unplugged Feb 23 (0:18)  Irrelevant German DJ trashes BTS following MTV Unplugged (10:31)  BTS to appear on variety show, You Quiz on the Block, in March; one of the hosts disliked by Army due to treatment of Jungkook on prior variety show (19:58)  Dispatch reports Blackpink Jennie and Big Bang G-Dragon in a relationship for a year (26:31)  Stray Kids Hyunjin bullying accusations (31:49)  Streamer says he bullied V back in the day (40:59)  Are kpop bullying stories ...

Saved By The Bell

February 25, 2021 07:04 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

BE Essentials Album released- are fans dissatisfied? (0:17)  GOT7 releases Encore MV (4:19)  Fans outraged at rude question for EXO Sehun in an Instagram Live (7:58)  Canadian director wants to work with V and Choi Wooshik (13:59)  (G)I-DLE Soojin accused of bullying in middle school (18:20)  Big Hit and Universal Music to create new global boy group with U.S.-based audition show (29:47)  Revisiting 2020 rookie group assessment (44:03)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, ...

Switch To Me

February 17, 2021 19:13 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Twice Dahyun and Chaeyoung cover of Rain and JYP’s song Switch To Me; Hanbok controversy (0:17)  Jeongyeon back promoting with Twice; netizens body shaming her (14:07)  Armys and Buddies replied to Simon Wiesenthal center tweets regarding GFriend controversy (22:26)  Kpop idols surveyed about groups they are most excited for in 2021 (36:59)  Blind item that is definitely not about BTS but people think it is (42:49)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. ...

Big Hit Bets

February 10, 2021 00:07 - 51 minutes - 44.4 MB

Big Hit cements deals with YG and Naver (0:18)  GFriend criticized for controversial photos (12:40)  Blackpink The Show and Rose's solo song, Gone (21:16)  Forbes projects top kpop girl groups to breakout in US for 2021 (29:34)  Lee Soo Man says Kpop industry must target China for growth (35:28)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Blue And Gainz

February 02, 2021 21:40 - 50 minutes - 44.4 MB

Kpop fans flood ImpeachBidenNow hashtag with fancams (0:18)  VP Kamala Harris clout chasing BTS? (5:38)  Insider claims existence of BTS and Ariana Grande collab (11:55)  RM’s gainz. What was the reason? (15:47)  Fans shaming other fans for being attracted to idols (20:24)  Blackpink Jennie’s new YouTube channel and first video (26:21)  Momoland Nancy’s backstage pictures leaked (34:46)  Big Hit stock still going strong (40:07)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter...

It's Just Business

January 22, 2021 08:04 - 55 minutes - 48.8 MB

Are music shows losing relevance because of BTS? (0:18)  Jimin fans send protest trucks to Big Hit (7:03)  Jimin posts on Weverse to show support for child abuse victim (12:23)  Is JYP a bad guy? (21:51)  Why did Got7 break up? (33:02)  Kpop fans guilt tripping others about social media habits during American events (42:07)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Artists For Healing

January 13, 2021 05:44 - 45 minutes - 39.2 MB

Dispatch couple reveal (0:19)  Blackpink Jisoo plastic surgery YouTube video (4:44)  Big Hit NYE Live vs. SM Culture Humanity concert (10:30)  Reddit post criticizing fans sympathetic toward overworked idols (35:28)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

To The Future, Let's Run Away

January 05, 2021 22:44 - 1 hour - 58.1 MB

BTS and Twice solo Christmas releases (0:18)  NY Post Top 5 worst songs include BTS and Blackpink (9:08)  Cardi B tweets: Bet You Wanna "extended", Bet You Wanna alternate lyrics, and coming up with a PG verse.  Mandatory enlistment decreased to 18 months; KMCA says new enlistment law only benefits BTS (21:02)  Journalist says, “there is no BTS without Lee Soo Man.” (30:09)  Blackpink Jennie and Rose plastic surgery discussed on YouTube (38:37)  Why doesn’t Blackpink attend korean awa...

The Best of 2020

December 28, 2020 18:43 - 59 minutes - 53 MB

We break down the year in k-pop. Best Girlcrush MV (6:06)  Best Cute Concept MV (10:30)  Best New Artist MV (15:55)  Best Virtual Reality MV (22:28)  Best Collab MV or song (25:11)  Best Retro MV (35:17)  Best Male Idol (46:54)  Best Female Idol (51:13)  Best non-BTS Kpop MV (54:53)  Best BTS MV (57:59)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Santa Shinin' Through The City

December 18, 2020 06:59 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB

BTS are Time Magazine Entertainers of the Year 2020; Army criticizes stylists for their cover outfits. (0:17)  Dynamite (Holiday Remix) released 12/10. Would BTS ever make a Christmas album? (12:37)  Chung-ha has Covid; many female k-pop idols tested. (16:57)  At MAMA, Twice perform Cry For Me, BTS perform ON, Dynamite and Life Goes On, feat. the Suga hologram. MAMA treatment of actors vs. idols. (24:10)  Teen Vogue op-ed about brands polarizes kpop fans. (51:31)  Follow the BTS Happy ...

Dis-respect

December 08, 2020 14:53 - 53 minutes - 49.6 MB

Covid panic sweeps through K-pop. (0:17)  Jin releases new solo song, “Abyss,” on his birthday; Enlistment law passed days before his birthday, extending the deadline to age 30. (4:26)  Hendery of NCT accused of cultural appropriation. (9:30)  Ticket prices released for Big Hit New Year’s Eve concert. (19:40)  Grammy nominations announced; do they need reform? (24:45)  Which BE track best fits you? We put the Spotify BE song chooser to the test. (39:36)  Spotify Wrapped: Our top artis...

BEing BTS

November 30, 2020 05:20 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

BE released 11/20; Life Goes On MV. Our album commentary from the perspective of both Army and the casual BTS fan. (0:17)  Defense Commission passes Military Service Act, in which qualifying artists would be able to postpone enlistment until age 30. (32:09)  Aespa to add 3 new members? (39:00)  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

BE Cool

November 17, 2020 20:25 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

BE tracklist released on 11/10. What happened to Young Gods? (0:18)  Big Hit Labels to hold first ever NYE concert. (11:47)  Blackpink criticized by Chinese for handling of baby pandas. (21:00)  Bloomberg pop power rankings list Blackpink #1; BTS #10? (31:43)  K/DA new album released 11/6, including I’ll Show You feat. Twice. (37:37)  Twice dating updates: Jihyo and Kang Daniel break up; Chaeyoung possibly dating tattoo artist; JYPE with no comment. (41:54)  Will Aespa virtual members...

Young Gods

November 06, 2020 08:35 - 1 hour - 62.6 MB

The BE era begins. Life Goes On, new BTS single announced for debut performance at AMAs on Nov 22. BE album set for release Nov 20.  BTS to collab with Ariana Grande?  BE concept photos, clips and theory for the Life Goes On MV.  Red Velvet Irene embroiled in controversy.  SM announces new girl group, Aespa.  Twice album Eyes Wide Open released 10/26.  Jungyeon sitting out Twice promotions due to anxiety issues.  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. ...

Top 5 Kpop MVs Of All Time

October 27, 2020 05:55 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

Our Top 5 Kpop MVs Of All Time  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

ON:E Time For The Present

October 21, 2020 04:57 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Map of the Soul ON:E highlights.  Dynamite featured on Love Island US Season 2 finale.  Jason Derulo didn’t acknowledge BTS in his TikTok video celebrating Savage Love at Billboard Hot 100 #1.  BTS made $10 million per member from Big Hit stock sales.  BTS comments at Korea Society award presentation offend China. BTS sponsors, Samsung, Hyundai, and Fila, distance themselves.  Twice to be featured on upcoming K/DA album.  Blackpink hit piece says they are out of touch and Billie Eilis...

It's Who You Know

October 13, 2020 16:07 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB

J-hope's sister Jung Jiwoo getting hate after quick growth of her new youtube channel.  SM trainee messages leaked.  Korean government plan to protect underage celebrities.  Korean politicians discussing if all BTS members can serve together in 2025.  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Let's Live On

October 08, 2020 04:55 - 51 minutes - 45.8 MB

Big Hit announces BTS album, BE, to be released November 20.  Map of the Soul ON:E on Oct 10, 11.  BTS on remix of Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo song, Savage Love.  BTS Week on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.  Blackpink The Album released 10/2.  80s inspiration in Kpop.  NCT Lucas accidentally shows cigarettes in his pocket on a livestream.  Super M new album, Super One, released 9/25.  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

NightTime Is The Right Time

September 28, 2020 18:39 - 51 minutes - 45.8 MB

Big Hit drops the Dynamite NightTime remixes! Our impressions of the Midnight, Bedroom, Retro, Slow Jam remixes released 9/18.  A look at why people hate on Dynamite (Not us. We love it!).  Did BTS America’s Got Talent stage plagiarize Kenshi Yonezu’s MV Kanden released 7/10/20?  BTS performs at NPR Tiny Desk.  Psy hanging out with V.  Is Big Hit a tech company or a record label?  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

You Know I Glow Up

September 21, 2020 00:31 - 57 minutes - 51.6 MB

Is Kpop losing its identity?  4th Jin truck sent to Big Hit.  YouTuber Lorry Hill breaks down plastic surgery Blackpink Lisa may have gotten done.  Super Junior Heechul and basketball player Ha Seung Jin backlash over drunk livestream.  Woojin, formerly of Stray Kids, accused of sexual assault by anonymous fan.  BTS discusses their style heroes in GQ video.  How does vinyl work and why is it so trendy now?  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank y...

I'm On It

September 12, 2020 18:21 - 54 minutes - 46.8 MB

BTS makes history at #1 on Billboard Hot 100 list with Dynamite.  Big Hit IPO registration statement revealed new info about BTS, including finances and Big Hit plans.  BTS perform Dynamite and win big at VMAs on 8/30.  BTS release I’m On It, a song to promote Hyundai electric car IONIQ, on 9/1.  Super M releases Tiger Inside 9/1.  Bill to revise military service for pop culture artists, will this affect BTS?  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank...

Keep On Truckin'

September 04, 2020 20:52 - 36 minutes - 32.7 MB

Dynamite EDM, Acoustic, Tropical and Poolside remixes are out! Our thoughts on the different vibes of each.  Dissatisfied with Jin’s line distribution in the Dynamite EDM remix, did Jin cult go too far by sending multimedia Jinformation trucks to Seoul?  Blackpink feat. Selena Gomez- Ice Cream released 8/28; Bekah Boom, the real MVP of Ice Cream songwriters. Did Ariana Grande contribute?   Korean YouTuber speaks out against Red Velvet Joy’s feminism.  K/DA comeback with The Baddest rele...

Once Bitten And Not Shy

August 31, 2020 01:05 - 46 minutes - 42.1 MB

More and More English version released 8/21.  Itzy released Not Shy on 8/17. In the girl group sphere, is Itzy underrated?  Red Velvet Wendy back from injury. Red Velvet covers BoA song Milky Way.  Red Velvet Joy wore feminist t-shirt.  Ariana Grande revealed as one of the songwriters on Ice Cream.  Dr. Tedros Adhanom from the WHO trying to clout chase BTS, tweets about Dynamite.  Should color-coded lyrics channels be shut down?  Cupid Shuffle artist accuses Seventeen of plagiarism. ...

Light It Up Like Dynamite

August 25, 2020 04:40 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

The day has come- Dynamite has arrived!  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

One More Thing

August 24, 2020 04:46 - 55 minutes - 49.8 MB

Big Hit announces dates for BTS Map of the Soul ON:E concerts.  Twice’s More and More English version comes out Aug 21- same day as BTS's Dynamite? What is JYP up to?  JYP international group plans.  AOA Mina deletes Instagram and rejects investigation.  Super M releases 100.  Reverse cultural appropriation of GOT7’s Just Right video?  New developments from Big Hit Corporate Briefing.  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Global Superstars

August 18, 2020 18:50 - 29 minutes - 27.7 MB

Japanese idol states BTS and Twice only popular worldwide because of Korean national policy and English-speaking members.  TikTok to be banned Sept 15 unless bought by US company.  BTS win prestigious award usually given to CEOs and world leaders.  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Thank you for your support!

Tactical Maneuvers

August 13, 2020 06:51 - 40 minutes - 37.7 MB

Dynamite promotion schedule released.  Should other artists be “threatened” by BTS release dates?  Twitter Army asking to not use dynamite or explosion emoji in display name out of sensitivity for Beirut victims.  Twice to release More and More English version.  AOA Mina situation takes a serious turn.  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook and Twitter.

Be Kind To One Another

August 07, 2020 23:28 - 59 minutes - 55.1 MB

Dynamite, a new BTS English single to be released Aug 21.  Ellen being cancelled by America in 2020. Did Big Hit figure her out in 2018?  Jungkook sings cover of 10,000 hours, originally by Dan + Shay and Justin Bieber.  Can computers create K-pop choreography?  Blackpink x Selena Gomez.  BTS MTV VMA nominations.  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook and Twitter.

I Want It That Way

July 31, 2020 20:15 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Forbes tries to paint MOTS7: The Journey as a failure.  Army upset about Time Magazine bookazine about BTS. Korean YouTuber says kpop groups are Illuminati.  Red Velvet may release English version of a song, with a new featured artist.  Hwasa accused of mocking Nigerian culture.  Rolling Stone publishes questionable list of 75 greatest boy band songs of all time. Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook and Twitter.

There's Something About Melanie

July 24, 2020 22:22 - 57 minutes - 52.9 MB

BTS Japanese album, Map of the Soul 7: The Journey released, including new song, Your Eyes Tell.  Melanie Fontana and Lindgren vs. Army: The Drama.  TikTok deleting accounts of Korean celebrities?  Billboard to implement new rules for bundling.  Ateez cultural appropriation in upcoming teaser.  Are older idols stereotyped and disregarded?  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook and Twitter.

It's Called Cultural Collaboration

July 21, 2020 03:42 - 48 minutes - 45.4 MB

BTS x Bollywood mashup goes viral. How much is India embracing BTS? Should they collab with an Indian artist?  BTS members enrolled in grad school- is this a tactic to delay enlistment?  Blackpink Lisa and hair wrap cultural appropriation in new dance video.  Congressional candidate tweets that kpop is foreign propaganda and BTS are Big Time Socialists.  Unfortunately for Adele, BTS is breaking her records.  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook and Twitter.

Snow Disrespect

July 14, 2020 04:36 - 37 minutes - 33.7 MB

Youtube videos analyze boy groups and girl groups for best dance synchronization in kpop. How did your fave do?  AOA Jimin controversy- did she bully ex-group member Mina?  Is it problematic when idols use the Snow app?  Follow the BTS Happy Hour Podcast on Facebook and Twitter.

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