An Album a Day
175 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★ - 10 ratingsYou already binge on K-pop. Now, it's time to know a little about everything with your favorite Korean music historian! Journey through the entire catalog of some of Korean entertainment's most popular artists and become familiar with lesser-known acts with this "shortcast."
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2NB "Noonsiul (???)" (2008)
October 11, 2019 18:05In this episode, we become familiar with OST mainstays 2NB. 2NB (Korean: ???) is a South Korean R&B duo formed by Friday Entertainment in 2006. The duo consisted of Heo Solji and Kim Song-yi. They released their debut single "The First Fragrance" on March 31, 2006. The group disbanded in 2012. Shortly afterward, Heo Solji became the main singer of the girl group EXID, which debuted that same year. Also, Kim Song-yi became the lead singer of the girl group Blady, which was in 2015. In 2016, 2...
2NB "Noonsiul (눈시울)" (2008)
October 11, 2019 18:05 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, we become familiar with OST mainstays 2NB. 2NB (Korean: 투앤비) is a South Korean R&B duo formed by Friday Entertainment in 2006. The duo consisted of Heo Solji and Kim Song-yi. They released their debut single "The First Fragrance" on March 31, 2006. The group disbanded in 2012. Shortly afterward, Heo Solji became the main singer of the girl group EXID, which debuted that same year. Also, Kim Song-yi became the lead singer of the girl group Blady, which was in 2015. In 2016, 2...
Special Episode Part 2: The Facts & Fan Explanations of NCT
October 08, 2019 18:00Ashley shares the history of SM Entertainment boy band NCT between the years of 2008 and 2018. NCT will receive its discography reviews later in the podcast schedules. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Special Episode Part 1: SMTOWN Museum
October 07, 2019 18:00Ashley is joined by Cy, co-host of The Daily Plug podcast, on a field trip to the SMTOWN MUSEUM for podcast research (and fangirling) purposes. SMTOWN MUSEUM is a vast collection of K-pop memorabilia and historical artifacts of SM Entertainments 30+ years in the music industry. The museum is located within the COEX in Gangnam, South Korea. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2PM: Final Thoughts
October 04, 2019 18:00As the first stand-alone discography recap for the podcast, Ashley maximizes on the opportunity to ramble about K-pop, production choices, and Korean-to-English translations. She also shares her overall discography rankings and theories about the 2PMs future at JYP Entertainment. NOTICE: Anchor.fm listeners will be able to hear snippets or full portions of select songs. Visit anchor.fm in your App Store if youd like to experience the music. Or, visit the public Spotify playlist, #A3Day Highli...
Special Episode 0: SuperM “Jopping” Debut
October 04, 2019 09:21Formed in 2019 under the combined efforts of South Koreas SM Entertainment and the United States Capitol Music Group, SuperM is a K-pop supergroup is seven members. The boy band is comprised of members from SM Entertainment groups SHINee, EXO, NCT, and WayV. The K-pop Avengers lineup are: Byun Baekhyun (EXO), Lee Taemin (SHINee), Kim Jongin (EXO), Lee Taeyong (NCT), Ten (NCT, WayV), Lucas (NCT, WayV), and Mark Lee (NCT). This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Po...
2PM “Gentlemen’s Game”
October 03, 2019 18:00The sixth Korean album (eleventh overall) by 2PM is a solid send off prior to the start of their military service. From eclectic electronic vibes, to smooth R&B thats sure to get you moving, the industry seniors proved that they know exactly what it takes to mature with the body of work and to sustain a K-pop career for this long. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2PM “No.5”
October 02, 2019 18:04If Grown was grown, then this album is GROWN-grown grown! Ashley battles with the #a3day ranking for 2PMs fifth Korean studio album. Will she round things out or avoid a ranking altogether? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2PM “Go Crazy!”
October 01, 2019 18:00As we inch further towards the end of 2PMs Korean discography, Ashley comes to the realization that she enjoys this album but also cant remember which song led to her prolonged amnesia. Seriously. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2PM “Still 02:00PM” and “Grown”
September 26, 2019 18:00We squeeze in two album reviews into one with a bit of vagueness to motivate you to listen. Could these albums really be worth the ranking that Ashleys given them? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2PM “Hands Up”
September 24, 2019 18:00The gentlemen have shown that they came to dominate the scene with their beastly ways. Howd the fair on their second studio album? Also, dogs. Loud dogs. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2PM "1:59PM"
September 17, 2019 18:01Nostalgia gets a hold on Ashley as she weaves in and out of fangirling and quality commentary on 2PM. 2PM (Korean: ???) is a South Korean boy group that currently consists of members Jun. K, Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung, Junho and Chansung. Originally part of the eleven-member boy band One Day, this subgroup brought energy and "jimseung-dol" (jimseung means an "animal" or "beast" in Korean) like no other onto the scene. In fact, the demand for what they brought to the table during their 200...
2AM "Let's Talk" and Final Thoughts
September 16, 2019 20:46Although their lowest selling album overall, "Let's Talk" (2014) was a standout. How did the gentlemen of 2AM rank both with this JYP Entertainment project and overall? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2AM "Nocturne"
June 05, 2019 04:21As the group's project under Big Hit Entertainment, 2AM departs with their shortest EP yet. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2AM “F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Way of Love”
June 01, 2019 06:37At just over 21 minutes in length, this extended play lives up to the name of the popular Jazz Age author its named after. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2AM "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die" + "I Was Wrong"
May 30, 2019 20:00A debut EP that was reissued into a full-length album set a tone that 2AM rose above tremendously by the time they released their first full studio album. Could this One Day-themed introduction win you over as a fan today? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2AM "One Spring Day"
May 29, 2019 18:00Back-to-back high rankings is a first for An Album A Day but 2AM successfully pulls it off with their sophomore effort. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
2AM "Saint o'Clock"
May 29, 2019 06:01Get your ears ready for the musical styling (and Ashley's happy squeals) of 2AM. 2AM (Korean: ????) is a South Korean boy group that consisted of members Jo Kwon, Lee Changmin, Lim Seulong and Jeong Jinwoon. Originally part of the eleven-member boy band One Day, this subgroup focused on well-executed ballads with pop flair. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
15& "Sugar"
May 28, 2019 01:0215& (Korean: ?????, also known as Fifteen And) is a South Korean female duo formed by JYP Entertainment in 2012, consisting of Park Jimin and Baek Yerin. The ladies came onto the scene with a solid 10-track album that ranks highly on the A3Day recommendations scale. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
1TYM "One Way" and Final Thoughts
May 15, 2019 18:001TYM closed the chapter on their time together in late 2005, leaving fans with a solid final album. Was it really the end? And what about the overall discography? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
1TYM "Once N 4 All"
May 14, 2019 18:00Did the guys recover from the choices made with their last album? Which member stepped up to save the day? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
1TYM "Third Time Fo Yo' Mind"
May 13, 2019 18:00The gentlemen make a swift turnaround from their 2000 album and stop at an unexpected spot. The first generation group's lowest-ranked Korean music charts album is discussed. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
1TYM "2nd Round"
May 10, 2019 18:00The sophomore album from 1TYM showed growth that took almost two years to release. What differentiates this from the debut album? This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
1TYM "One Time For Your Mind"
April 14, 2019 13:54On the premiere episode, we're taking you all the way back to the early days of YG Entertainment with hip-hop group 1TYM (Korean: ???). Their debut album, "One Time For Your Mind" was released November 17, 1998 and is one of their most popular releases. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy
Multifacetedacg Presents: An Album a Day (Trailer)
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