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With accusations of cultural appropriation and disrespectful behavior towards Black fans, Jay Park continues to stay in the news for all the wrong reasons. So what does it say about us if we still enjoy listening to his songs? On this episode, we explore the contradictions and possibilities inherent in the “ethical consumption” of K-Pop. Ashley “Multifacetedacg” Griffin joins co-hosts Stephanie and Ghee Dragon as we get to the bottom of this controversial question.NOTEShttps://www.abc.net.au/everyday/ethics-for-dealing-with-artists-like-michael-jackson-r-kelly/10921262 Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hit Replays for this week include KANG DANIEL, HYOLYN, Lee YoungJi, JEY & Goopy. The crew discusses our new New K-Reality Show and the 2022 KPSN PODCAST FEST Fundraiser For Nami (National Alliance on Mental Illness).Join us on Slack:  https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A     Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast   Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE  HIT REPLAYS:- 효린 (HYOLYN) ‘Waka Boom (feat.이영지) https://youtu.be/8IqLxg0GqXc - JEY - 11:59 (Feat. Goopy) [Music Video] https://youtu.be/2YSgu6tYMho - 강다니엘(KANGDANIEL) - How We Live (Feat. sokodomo) M/V https://youtu.be/X-XHUVTeSwYJ   Hallyu Minute:- Follow KPSN For Updates On Upcoming Events https://www.kpsnfun.com/ - Donate to NAMI https://donate.nami.org/fundraiser/3783658 - Watch Change Days on Netflix https://www.netflix.com/jp-en/title/81474612 The

Hit Replays for this week include J-Hope, Seventeen, KARD. The crew discusses OG Kdrama recs, Star Studded Korean Remake of “Money Heist”, and highlights from the wet and wild WaterBomb 2022 Music Festival.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A    Our Newsletter: www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcast  Hit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrE HIT REPLAYS:- j-hope 'MORE' Official MV https://youtu.be/pKdBFeewZYE - SEVENTEEN (세븐틴) 'HOT' Official MV https://youtu.be/gRnuFC4Ualw - KARD - Ring The Alarm _ M/V https://youtu.be/sMG9t39BwUU  Hallyu Minute:- King of Dramas is back, go stream it on Viki https://www.viki.com/tv/9887c-king-of-the-drama  - Money Heist: Money Heist: Korea - Joint Economic Area | Official Trailer | Netflix  https://youtu.be/Uafg97czxeQ-  WATER BOMB 2022: Kai  https://youtu.be/8Ymem85QAFI (G)I-DLE https://youtu.b

DJ Jon, Michaela, and Todd Inoue return for some bi-weekly k-pop song and hallyu content recommendations for the first week of July. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrEHIT REPLAYS:- GOT7 "NANANA"- 치즈 (CHEEZE) - ‘퐁당 (Pong Dang)’- Jo Gwangil(조광일) _ Break The Line (feat. Brown Tigger) Hallyu Minute:- MWave Signed CDs are hella expensive https://www.mwave.me/en- KCON Chicago Day 2 (T01, BTOB, and STAYC). KCON shows coming to US cities in August, including SF, Minneapolis, Houston, New York, Dallas, Atlanta.- SUPERKIND(슈퍼카인드) NUKE vs PRID : Performance Video Lego https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SosGT6M_tYThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For western fans - K-pop concerts are having a comeback. This summer K-pop bands have returned en masse - such that it's not usual to have multiple K-pop acts performing on the same night in the same city. Dj Jon, Michaela, and Todd Inoue recap k-pop's new trend of the summer in this episode. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastTodd's related stories: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/have-a-k-pop-summer-with-stray-kids-dreamcatcher-and-more-performing-in-the-bay-areahttps://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/with-packed-bts-shows-and-bambam-joining-the-warriors-the-bay-area-has-become-a-k-pop-hot-spotThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're coming back, now with a new schedule and cast. Hit replays for this week include LIGHTSUM, MONSTA X, BVNDIT. The crew discusses hot issues in Le Serafim, Jennie's comments, and Suho & Lee Sooman's remarks at Stanford.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrEHIT REPLAYS:- LIGHTSUM라잇썸 - Q showcase https://youtu.be/1hAheJNtk8Y- MONSTA X 몬스타엑스 'LOVE' https://youtu.be/vaKVbKPQOqY- BVNDIT(밴디트) - "VENOM" Music Video https://youtu.be/7wNEXWnXAd0Hallyu Minute:- Le Serafim Kim Garam controversy https://www.soompi.com/article/1527206wpp/hybe-releases-detailed-statement-regarding-le-sserafims-kim-garams-school-violence-allegations-kim-garam-to-temporarily-halt-activities- Jennie’s comments about hip hop in Rolling Stone https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/blackpink-jennie-solo-hip-hop-new-zeala

We provide a quick recap of seeing P1Harmony live in San Jose, and give an update on some plans for The Kpopcast moving forward.Thanks, SubKulture Entertainment for helping make this happen!Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What goes into writing a young adult novel which touches on K-pop themes? In this episode we connect with Stephan Lee—YA enthusiast, ardent K-pop fan, and journalist—as we discuss his two novels "K-pop Confidential" and "K-pop Revolution." We touch on some familiar topics - capitalism, exploitation, and draw parallels between America's higher education and the K-pop trainee system. Be sure to pick up "K-pop Revolution" from your local bookstore or virtually anywhere you get your novels.We also plug the Name 3 Songs Podcast. Find them on your favorite podcast platform or visit https://name3songs.com.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Are you tired of the lack of real social commentary in recent K-Pop? In The Kpopcast’s first ever K-Drama review, we discuss the critically acclaimed “SKY Castle,” which was just made available on Netflix. For fans of biting social critique like Parasite and Squid Game, SKY Castle is an exquisitely crafted takedown of the upper class and capitalism. Co-hosts Stephanie and Ghee_Dragon welcome special guest Sam from Southpaw aka @LiberationistMA (Twitter), who points out filming techniques and Korean historical context in the drama that viewers might have missed.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Grammys. An award presented by the Recording Academy to recognize "Outstanding Achievement in the music industry" of the United States. For K-pop fans who may believe their bias is an immaculate jesus, the award can act as a point for artistic merit or recognition. In a 2021 interview with the Korea Herald, Suga remarked that he hopes the group will win a Grammy before the end of their career. It can be argued that BTS has made music award shows relevant again following an ongoing trend of declining ratings and interest in music awards. But with the recent misses for awarding BTS a Grammy - what signs does this signal for k-pop fans? What actually matters? How do you think we should interpret last night’s news?This episode is a recording of a recent #kpopchat we held on Twitter Spaces.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker

We're taking things easy this week with another round of K-pop song & Hallyu content recommendations for the fourth week of March 2022. Recommendations include hits by BANG YONGGUK, JUNSU, RED VELVET, ROLLING QUARTZ, and XG. Plus: the team's bias members of 4*Town.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrEHIT REPLAYS:XG - Tippy Toes https://youtu.be/7bONJFH9A9ABANG YONGGUK(방용국) - UP https://youtu.be/jgQD-KK7eVUKim Jang Hoon x Rolling Quartz (김장훈 x 롤링쿼츠) - Ice On Fire https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TgJ-4blDjI김준수 KIMJUNSU ‘HANA(하나)’ https://youtu.be/xHpi0vHaErURed Velvet 레드벨벳 'Feel My Rhythm' https://youtu.be/R9At2ICm4LQHALLYU MINUTE (working Title)https://disneyplusoriginals.disney.com/movie/embrace-the-panda-making-turning-redThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/mic

The concept-masters of (G)I-DLE gave a "Tomboy" femme fatale look for their latest single. If this sounds like a mixed metaphor to you, you're not alone. In this episode we take a deep look at the song's concept and lyrics, and what it means in the context of an incoming anti-feminist presidential administration. Subject matter experts—John Lee, the blogger/columnist/Twitter commentariat known as the Korean Foreigner; and Hye Jin Lee, Clinical Assistant Professor of Communication at USC—provide additional color.We also offer some recommended "hit replays" from the album. We additionally recommend reading a paper by Jieun Lee and Hyangsoon Yi which speaks to the recent configuration of "ssenunni" in hallyu/K-pop. Ssen-Unni in K-Pop: The Makings of “Strong Sisters” in South Korea: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Ssen-Unni-in-K-Pop%3A-The-Makings-of-%E2%80%9CStrong-Sisters%E2%80%9D-Lee-Yi/698033bea56afc20f1731dd098c551c745701ca9Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzx

An episode from the Kpopcast dungeon: What 2012 song in K-pop left a lasting impact that we still felt in 2020? In this un-aired episode from the archives, we welcome Emily Haydel for a look at some of the best songs and moments from 10 years ago. We recorded this episode in 2020 ------- but are finally getting around to publishing this in 2022 two years later. :)We debated, but YOU decide which song wins for the most ICONIC song in K-pop for 2012! Visit our Twitter (twitter.com/TheKpopcast) and vote in our online poll.Chat about this episode and share your hit replays with us on Slack:https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AThis episode is the fourth of an experimental miniseries where we discuss which song made the most impact per year, for 2009-2019.The Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

10 years ago, Big Bang released "Fantastic Baby." Shortly after its release, the song would go on to become not just one of the band's most popular songs, but also one of the most popular and iconic songs of K-pop itself. For its time, the critical reception surprised YG himself and cemented the group's electronic sound for the years to follow. In this episode, we look back at the importance of this song in the broader context of Big Bang's history. Consider this a fun look back as we prepare for the group's anticipated return this quarter!CORRECTION at 6:08: Daseung wasn't reported to be driving under the alcohol. The victim he hit was under the influence of alcohol at the time, with a blood alcohol level of 0.186.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privac

We're back for another round of K-pop song & Hallyu content recommendations for the fourth week of February 2022! In a slight update to our format we provide more contextual details on the bands discussed. PLUS - we spend some time discussing why NMIXX's "O.O" is misunderstood, providing a new framework to appreciate the song.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHit replay playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrEHIT REPLAYS:SORN - SHARP OBJECTS https://youtu.be/7AYjhG20VBs‘빨간맛’ RETA, San E ’SPICY HOT’ https://youtu.be/xus6vwZXzoIEpik High - Gray So Gray ft. Younha Official LIVE https://youtu.be/l7EQ_uoNQBEBlock B(블락비) _ NILLILI MAMBO(닐리리 맘보) https://youtu.be/4AYJZvHeKFoSTAYC(스테이씨) 'RUN2U' https://youtu.be/grG41kS4MUAHALLYU DOIN' (working title)BTS Announce Four-Night Las Vegas Stadium Residency https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/bts-las-

Relive the TWICE US tour through this podcast episode featuring voices of TWICE concert-goers, resident ONCE (Amanda, Duy, Lai Frances), and the sounds of the Oakland concert. We discuss the concert experience - from giving tribute to goddess Jihyo for concert tickets, to the most memorable moments from seeing TWICE live - and close out with reflections on where TWICE goes from here. The concert was a life-changing experience for any k-pop fan, and now you've got the experience recorded on tape. Thanks to everyone who spoke with us at the venue!Read Todd Inuoe's Review of the concert: https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/music/review-twice-doubles-down-on-good-vibes-during-sold-out-oakland-debut-concertJoin us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and

In the midst of BLITZERS' US Check-in Tour, we had a chance to talk with the boys during their San Francisco stop. While in SF, did BLITZERS get a chance to meet Karl The Fog? And what's actually "daebak" with Gen-Z idols nowadays? This, and the secrets behind the notorious Inkigayo sandwiches revealed by the hottest boy group BLITZERS in this interview episode.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We offer some k-pop song recommendations and reactions for the first week of February 2022. Not Your Average Fangirls' Carolina rejoins the cast, along with the Mandarin Mama Virginia Duan. Plus, we discuss our favorite things in Hallyu for the week - including ATEEZ' tour, BLITZERS meeting ATEEZ, Jungkook's Instagram dance cover, the Hyuna & Dawn engagement, and DJ Jon's 2021 year-mix. DJ JON's MIX: https://www.mixcloud.com/djjonmaine/best-of-k-pop-2021-ultimate-mashup-275-songs/Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHit replay playlist: https://youtu.be/oV_2853N4n4HIT REPLAYS: - ASTRO 아스트로 진진&라키 - 숨 좀 쉬자(Just Breath) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM39oZDPzOs- Jackson Wang's "王嘉尔 JACKSON WANG" https://youtu.be/IkJYCoafReQ- JAMIE (제이미) - Pity Party https://youtu.be/FqvWpHyc3ps- GOT the beat 'Step Back https://youtu.be/uBY1AoiF5Vo- Eric Nam - Lost On Me https://youtu.be/33RG5xAmc98H

K-pop music reactions and recommendations for the fourth week of January 2022. We welcome REMEZCLA music editor, Alexis Hodoyán back as main-visual. Plus, we add a new segment where we talk about Hallyu things on our minds. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHIT REPLAYS: - 펜타곤(PENTAGON) - 'Feelin' Like' https://youtu.be/8WXiFzebIxs- Def. - SUNSET WITH YOU [Official Video] https://youtu.be/HdRyCTXS5IM- #KOM 1st Single Album "ADRENALINE" https://youtu.be/O9uDYx0Hj5U- KANGTA 강타 'Slow Dance' https://youtu.be/9zsfAfbk_IgHALLYU THING THIS WEEK (working title)- Today is pole dancing!

Our reaction and review of Whee In's "Make Me Happy." Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHIT REPLAYS: - MAX CHANGMIN 최강창민 'Devil' MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVwi2VF7_R4- Jang Min Ho(장민호) _ Right answer(정답은 없다) - GEMINI - MIA (feat. CAMO, WOODZ) https://youtu.be/H5hJAlWrPU8- Dreamcatcher(드림캐쳐) 'Over The Sky' https://youtu.be/3F2nRTyVPGoOur Hit Replays on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRGVtHMPxSFxbjkmSesXmfNKreFVofsrEThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.