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Stray Kids' album, No Easy, demonstrates how the boys have fully embraced their critiques and unique appeal. Joining us for a discussion on the album and title track, we welcome a few Stays: Jay of the Krazecast, Emily of the NYC Kpop Queens, and Freelance K-pop writer Crystal Bell. 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.

K-pop News Commentary for the third week of August. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastName 3 Songs Podcast Episode with Stephanie: https://name3songs.com/2021/08/14/kpop-capitalism-and-the-illusion-of-the-american-dream/Stories referenced:- TWICE’s Jeongyeon To Temporarily Halt All Activities Again To Focus On Recovery https://www.soompi.com/article/1484356wpp/twices-jeongyeon-to-temporarily-halt-all-activities-again-to-focus-on-recovery- Social media war after K-pop’s Soojin leaves (G)I-dle over bullying claims https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3145162/k-pop-star-soojin-leaves-gi-dle-following-school-bullying- Former Black Swan Member Hyeme Revealed To Have Been Secretly Married During Idol Days + Currently Undergoing Divorce https://www.soompi.com/article/1484170wpp/former-black-swan-member-hyeme-revealed-to-have-been-secretly-married-during-idol-days-currently-under

Kpop music recommendations for the second week of August, 202NE1. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHIT REPLAYS: - 나다 (NADA) - 신 (Spicy) https://youtu.be/v3rpW66v5aY- DOHU(도후) _ overthinking us https://youtu.be/jKpdTofE2E4- D.O. 디오 'Rose' https://youtu.be/_btxV8tJM7w- OMEGA X(오메가엑스) 'OMEGA X' https://youtu.be/zIPw2xBhd_oThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

K-pop News Commentary for the second week of August. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastStories referenced:- Former EXO member Kris Wu detained in China on rape allegations https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20210801001300315?section=culture/k-pop- HYBE, Kakao, and CJ Entertainment reportedly in the running for the take over of Lee Soo Man's shares in SM Entertainment https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/sm-entertainment-lee-soo-man-reported-to-sell-company-shares-hybe-kakao-cj-enm-entertainment-korea-business-exo-nct-red-velvet-bts-txt-august-2021- Big Hit Music accused of using producers as “free labour” for TXT's comeback https://www.nme.com/en_asia/news/music/big-hit-music-txt-producer-exploitation-accusation-3001018- K-pop label home to Exo and NCT tackles invasive fans as South Korea updates anti-stalking law https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/article/3142037/k-pop-label-home-exo-and-n

On Twitter Spaces we hold weekly #kpopchat conversations on interesting things happening in and around the k-pop community. On this #kpopchat recording, we discussed how K-pop companies harness parasocial relationships for largely capitalistic interests. We discuss the positive and negative sides of the phenonmenon and how fans can maintain a healthy relationship with these idols. 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.

On Twitter Spaces we hold weekly #kpopchat conversations on interesting things happening in and around the k-pop community. On this #kpopchat recording, we discussed what "K-pop" is, and how one might define it to someone hearing about it for the first time. 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.

Kpop music recommendations for the second week of July, 202NE1. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHIT REPLAYS: - 전소연(JEON SOYEON) - '삠삠 (BEAM BEAM)' https://youtu.be/MqzX9JAZ08U- Seori - 긴 밤 (The Long Night) (feat. 기리보이) https://youtu.be/e2Tdtw9RRyw- DONGKIZ - 못된 송아지 엉덩이에 뿔 CRAZY NIGHT https://youtu.be/ox0fHMCv_Gs- SF9 'Tear Drop' https://youtu.be/Z0Je7eSXA5sCCTV's review: https://youtu.be/ZlQMqOzcG5AThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

K-pop News Commentary for the second week of July. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastStories referenced:- JYP works with blockchain company to launch K-pop-based NFT platform business https://www.ajudaily.com/view/20210701165915983- Experts question ethical and copyright issues of virtual K-pop idols https://www.nme.com/news/music/ethical-copyright-issues-virtual-members-k-da-aespa-eternity-2963473- Why the Grammys are right to not add a Best K-pop category – and why it should stay that way https://www.nme.com/features/music-features/grammys-no-k-pop-category-bts-explainer-opinion-2957715- Kang Daniel to host new Mnet dance competition https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/07/05/entertainment/television/Kang-Daniel-Mnet-Dance/20210705150700289.htmlThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/pri

Kpop music recommendations and news commentary for the first week of July, 202NE1. Listener, LizC, joins for recommendations and k-pop commentary. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHIT REPLAYS: - NCT DREAM 엔시티 드림 'Hello Future' https://youtu.be/QPUjV7epJqE- OMEGA X(오메가엑스) 'VAMOS' https://youtu.be/EYYbCtHNgSs- Woodie Gochild - JACKSON (Feat.CHANGMO) https://youtu.be/KR9xCRM4WWk- BewhY - Side by Side [Sweet Home OST] https://youtu.be/iym0OXC8XmY- Pink Fantasy - '독(Poison)' https://youtu.be/ZquXNjEtPPoNews Items:- Black Swan is back to work, with new members https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/30/entertainment/kpop/Black-swan-girl-group-hyeme/20210630153500434.html- American singer's journey from K-pop star wannabe to 'Miss Trot 2' contestant https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/07/682_309109.html- New “Documentary” From Kim Woojin’s Agency “Finger Killer” Claims To Prove Hi

TWICE's "Alcohol-Free" has more layers to it than one might immediately guess. Joining for this discussion we welcome TWICE super fan, Duy Le; Girl Group Enthusiast, Lai Frances; and SojuTalk Host, Warren. 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.

Kpop music recommendations and news commentary for the third week of June, 202NE1. Nat of Not Your Average Netizens (NYAN) Podcast joins and offers us two recommended songs and news commentary. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHIT REPLAYS: - 뱀뱀 (BamBam) 'riBBon' https://youtu.be/-0xLZpERmoI- B.I 비아이 - '해변 (illa illa)' https://youtu.be/5GaVA3ebKCo- John Park, "I'm Always By Your Side https://youtu.be/ccREzmIBU9g- KATIE - ECHO https://youtu.be/Rxsk4jw4hkYNews Items:- MONSTA X reportedly working on sophomore English-language album https://www.nme.com/news/music/monsta-x-working-on-second-english-album-all-about-love-follow-up-2971842- Sunmi and Tiffany to appear as mentors in Mnet's new audition program https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/14/entertainment/kpop/Sunmi-Girls-Generation-Kpop/20210614182400396.html- Easing of Covid restrictions lifts hopes of concert-goers https://ko

Kpop music recommendations and news commentary for the first week of June, 202NE1. We welcome back tenured guest, Alexis Hodoyán. Read Crystal Bell's interview with EVERGLOW: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/everglow-kpop-group-interviewJoin us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AOur Newsletter: https://www.getrevue.co/profile/thekpopcastHIT REPLAYS: - NCT 127 X Amoeba Culture 'Save' https://youtu.be/O8Xq4xfH2ro- EVERGLOW (에버글로우) - FIRST https://youtu.be/Z3RA7bi5FUM- B.I 비아이 - ‘WATERFALL’ https://youtu.be/KSODnk88Pwo- JOY 조이 '안녕 (Hello)' https://youtu.be/lNvBbh5jDcANews Items:- Ravi apologizes after Red velvet fans criticize his new track https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/06/04/entertainment/kpop/Ravi-Red-Velvet-Roses/20210604153900348.html- Prosecution Drops Charges Against BoA And Staff For Importation Of Medicine https://www.soompi.com/article/1473034wpp/prosecution-will-not-prosecute-charges-against-boa-and-staff-for-importation-of-medicine- F

We take a look at BTS' "Butter." Kayla and Bethany of the Stanning BTS podcast and Kpopcast veteran, Rhodri, offer their perspectives on this comeback track. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

K-pop Hit Replays for the 3rd Week of May 202NE1, featuring Jay from The Krazecast! Please support Eisen and let his team know Kpopcast sent ya!Listen to Eisen's "Shade" https://youtu.be/41QyhNr7QgwJoin us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AHIT REPLAYS: - Eisen - Shade (Feat. Klophe) https://youtu.be/41QyhNr7Qgw- JAY B - Switch It Up (Feat. sokodomo) (Prod. Cha Cha Malone) https://youtu.be/XJXU8xEeQOs- D.Ark - 'GENIUS (Feat. CHANGMO)' https://youtu.be/hdpMTQEZEV8- 오마이걸(OH MY GIRL)_Dun Dun Dance https://youtu.be/HzOjwL7IP_o- [풀버전] ♬ Full DaSH - 잇츠원(랩 유닛: BOBBY, 휘영, 선우) https://youtu.be/5VMMeQ94ij8K-Pop News Stories:- Some Fans Were Confused By This Teen Magazine's Interview With BTS Member RM. Turns Out, It Never Happened. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ikrd/bts-interview-total-girl- Source Music Apologizes For GFRIEND’s Sudden Disbandment + Shares Plans For Their Social Media Accounts, Refunds, And More https://www.soompi.com/article/1470355wpp/

While many point to the #BTSMeal as one of the best corporate partnerships in modern history, it arrives at an interesting time: McDonalds workers are going on strike for better wages, and some ARMYs have noted McDonalds' less-than-stellar corporate social responsibility. So, for responsibly-consuming ARMYs or #kpop fans, how should they support the BTS McDonalds collaboration? We discuss with Amr - a labor rights organizer, Virginia Duan, and the gals of the BTS podcast, "Girlz with Fun." See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

K-pop Hit Replays for the first week of May 202NE1, featuring Emily of NYC Kpop Queens.Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AHIT REPLAYS: - P1Harmony (피원하모니) - '겁나니 (Scared)' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US8zsyQm3kc- ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) 'Drunk-Dazed' https://youtu.be/Fc7-Oe0tj5k- 이승훈 Lee Seung Hoon - 고등 Ooh Wah (Feat. CHANGMO, Wonstein) (Prod. Way Ched) https://youtu.be/zT485pLHTGI- B1A4 - TONIGHT https://youtu.be/MhEpnfrgaFUK-Pop News Stories:- Update: aespa Unveils Teaser Images Of Karina For “Next Level” Comeback https://www.soompi.com/article/1467569wpp/watch-aespa-drops-1st-comeback-teaser-for-next-level- NCT Label to Search for NCT-Hollywood on TV Competition https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/9568637/nct-hollywood-sm-entertainment-mgm-television-competition-show/- Stray Kids, SF9, THE BOYZ, BTOB, ATEEZ, And iKON’s Donghyuk Test Negative For COVID-19 Following “Kingdom” Dancer’s Diagnosis https://www.soompi.com/article/14678

Lai Frances and Alexis Hodoyán join the Kpopcast to discuss ITZY's "In the morning." We play a game of mafia. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AThe Kpopcast Crew:twitter.com/TheKpopcasttwitter.com/Sparker2twitter.com/michaelajkpoptwitter.com/DJPeterLokpopcast.net See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

K-pop Hit Replays for the 3rd Week of April 202NE1, featuring Alexis Hodoyán. Please support Kuk Seung Pyo and let his team know Kpopcast sent ya!Watch Kuk seung pyo's "Meaningless" https://youtu.be/wPGKtzCV6u8Stream "Meaningless" on all platforms:https://ffm.to/KSP_MeaninglessJoin us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AHIT REPLAYS: - ØFFSHORE, Just Stay (feat. Def. & JUNNY) https://youtu.be/k4PWtQJa3sM- BE'O - BAD LOVE https://youtu.be/anvvJswCpgg- DKB(다크비) - ALL IN (줄꺼야) https://youtu.be/vW25R0kyNdM- Kuk seung pyo - Meaningless https://youtu.be/wPGKtzCV6u8K-Pop News Stories:- BTS Meal: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/19/business/bts-mcdonalds-meal/index.html- Jamie and Chanmina Remix of 'best friend' https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/jamie-and-chanmina-team-up-for-powerful-remix-of-saweetie-and-doja-cat-best-friend-warner-music-japan-korea-2021- GOT7's JB opens up about the last 7 years: https://www.soompi.com/article/1465618wpp/got7s-jb-jay-b-shares

K-pop Hit Replays for the 2nd Week of April 202NE1, featuring Young Ajummah - Sara L!Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AHIT REPLAYS: - HOSHI ‘Spider’ https://youtu.be/eOOsAeOx5a0- STAYC(스테이씨) - ASAP https://youtu.be/_X3r09dgbQg- QODES - LALALA https://youtu.be/GaUaktRqXd4- A.C.E(에이스) - TAKE ME HIGHER https://youtu.be/g4ELX7LyXDwK-Pop News Stories:- Seo Ye Ji’s Agency Releases Statement Addressing Reports That She Manipulated Kim Jung Hyun’s Behavior During His Drama “Time” https://www.soompi.com/article/1463963wpp/seo-ye-jis-agency-releases-statement-addressing-reports-that-she-manipulated-kim-jung-hyuns-behavior-during-his-drama-time- SM Makes Statement On Video Of Staff Allegedly Taking Inappropriate Photo Of aespa’s Winter https://www.soompi.com/article/1464255wpp/sm-makes-statement-on-video-of-staff-allegedly-taking-inappropriate-photo-of-aespas-winter- Update: Cube Unveils More Members Of Their New Girl Group LIGHTSUM https://www.soompi.com

K-pop Hit Replays for the 1st Week of April 202NE1, featuring Alexis Hodoyán. PLUS, Alexis shares some insider scoops on OnlyOneOf and Brave Girls. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0AHIT REPLAYS: - SuperM 슈퍼엠 'We DO' https://youtu.be/45eaXV6CJOk- Good Night - Dreamcatcher 드림캐쳐 by Rolling Quartz 롤링쿼츠 https://youtu.be/7fBPUvOOctc - 사이먼 도미닉 (Simon Dominic) & 로꼬 (Loco) – ‘밤이 되면’ https://youtu.be/_iOVHaDxXgM- 안예은 AHN YE EUN - 출항 Sailing https://youtu.be/efrVSI3yVSA- OnlyOneOf (온리원오브) 'libidO' https://youtu.be/lMW1PICg-SsK-Pop News Stories:- YouTube's 'K-Pop Evolution' examines rise of K-pop, K-pop idol life http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210330000849- Stray Kids rocks stage on “Kingdom: Legendary War” http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210402000807&np=1&mp=1- BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Talks About His Artistic Worldview, Working On New Music, And More https://www.soompi.com/article/1463365wpp/bigbangs-g-dragon-talks-about-his-arti