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You waited patiently and it's finally time for our KCON LA 2019 wrap up! And we are joined once again by the lovely Jordan Duffy who joined us for KCON! Hear all about what we wore, how we made what we wore, who we met, what we saw and everything else you'd want to know about our time at KCON LA 2019! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time to revisit y'alls favorite topic... dating scandals! We'll start with some very recent news, and demand a public apology from a certain big mouth idol. Then, dip back into the past for a variety of stories we didn't get to last time. Finishing out with a very juicy cheating scandal that includes some pretty salty instagram essays. Finally, it's time for one of those sad random games where the group is good but aren't around anymore :( #letidolsbang Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...
The Kpop Gods are shining down on us this week! First we catch up on comebacks, supergroup pros and cons, and a serendipitous encounter with a Kpop star. Then it's time to recount our time seeing Monsta X on their WE ARE HERE tour in LA at the Staples Center. Hear all about the fabulous wardrobe, out of this world visuals, hilarious vcrs and more! Then some rookie boys in the random game! Don't forget to rate and review! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Today's deep dive takes us head first into Shannon's ultimate girl group, Apink. My My, do we ever get into the history and discography of this second gen fairy idol group. From their start as a perfect picture of innocent charm, to their current dgaf style. Only One video will be watched at the end and, No No No we didn't forget to give some b-side recommendations. Thank you for opening the gate for us Apink, you are the Only One! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It's time for another {dun dun] SONG BATTLE! The title we are throwing into the ring this time is "Butterfly". As usual, our tastes are almost completely opposite, making for a very interesting ranking. Then, a group that subverts all expectations in the random game. And finally, FINALLY it's time to talk about EXO-SC!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Our new friend Yusong Liu (Doughboys, Maybe Don't) was bursting with excitement to talk to us about Kpop. We get to know each other's Kpop likes and watch videos of each other dancing (with much protest) and laugh a whole lot. Then, there's only one thing to describe the discussion around the random game group: peach emoji. Follow Yusong! Twitter: @YusongL Instagram: @yusong_liu Listen to Yusong's new podcast 'Maybe Don't' wherever you get podcasts! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...
First off, it must be said that this is the most heavily edited episode of AMAK ever. Because you see, we just wanted to talk about all the pop groups we loved as youths and the nostalgia took over. Despite it's runtime, an entire hour was actually edited out of this conversation. So sit back and relax and listen as we take a stroll down memory lane and revisit some objectively terrible, actually perfect, late 90s pop! Don't worry if you can't relate, we do try to bring it all back to Kpop someh...
Staying up to date on all things in the Kpop world can feel like an impossible task. So today we are sharing some of our favorite resources for finding reliable Kpop news, as well as giving a word of warning about resources to take with a grain of salt. Plus, defending and supporting Kpop journalists who are doing their best! And finally, the random game to end all random games. (But its not the end) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It's movie club time again! So grab some popcorn (but not a lot, this movie isn't long) for the 2012 Teen Nick/JYP production, The Wonder Girls! In this 43 minute feature, The Wonder Girls are supposedly on tour, but they get distracted by a local contest. Meet their US crew like their new friend Mitchie and all his slang, a helpful lady from a plane, and a very uncool DJ. Plus, JYP is actually charming, a strange obsession with soul food, and that is NOT how you make a promise in America. Hoste...
We love 2PM a lot. You guys know that, right? Well today they are the stars of our deep dive episode, and every day they are the stars of our dreams. We've got member intros to make, a musical timeline to go through, fave b-sides to recommend, and a music video viewing to scream over. We love you 2PM. We miss you. Come home soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time once again to play a parlor game! Listen in as we try to stump each other with a super-specific edition of Twenty Questions: Kpop style. Try to guess along! Then, a queen graces us in the random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome back to another episode! Today we are talking about the history of Kpop's presence in the United States. From a history lesson about the very first famous Kpop group in America (I mean, technically). The story of the Wonder Girls stint in the U.S. Plus how much the amount of touring Kpop shows has increased and how much all of our wallets and local newscasters are suffering. Then a weirdly timely group in the random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It's time to take a little trip back into the past and watch MBC's 2009 Hit Stage Compilation! Hear some of the biggest songs from a decade as we critique outfits and hair styling choices and squeal over how smol some of our faves used to be. Plus, the most intriguing random game group yet! This episode is the FULL AUDIO version - if you want to watch along without the backing track, please listen to the other version also available in the feed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in...
It's time to take a little trip back into the past and watch MBC's 2009 Hit Stage Compilation! Hear some of the biggest songs from a decade as we critique outfits and hair styling choices and squeal over how smol some of our faves used to be. Plus, the most intriguing random game group yet! This episode is COMMENTARY ONLY - if you cannot watch along, please listen to the other version also available in the feed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It's finally time to talk about that elephant in the room, South Korea's plastic surgery industry. Learn all about how SK became a plastic surgery superpower, as we clear up misconceptions about the intentions behind the industry. Plus, we discuss idols who are loud and proud about their enhancements and a company that took idol surgery to an extreme. And finally, stay tuned/be warned about a super addictive recommendation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It's time for another group deep dive! This week, the legends themselves, 2NE1!! Get an intro to all the members and hear snippets of all of their discography to get the full picture of their impact on Kpop history!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We're finally feeling a part of the world again, so we have some Kpop news to catch up on. Who is winning, who is breaking up, who is celebrating love and more. Then we finally get into that thing we've been saying forever about how the Korean government pays for Kpop. So enjoy a short financial history lesson about how Kpop became and continues to be an economic super power. Then, some super sweetie boys in the random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Wow we're finally back! And still jet lagged messes! But we're here to regale all of our tales from our recent trip to South Korea! Hear us try to explain everything that 'School: Oz' turned out to be, what made us cry in the SMTOWN museum, and how eerily close we actually got to our faves. Plus some shopping tips and a few recommendations if you want to plan your own trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hey we're on vacation in Korea! But we couldn't leave y'all hanging without an episode! So today, we are reading some of your lovingly written emails about your biases! Turns out, our listeners like a lot of the same people, including one specific member of BTS. Who is it? Well you have to listen to find out! Thank you so much for all the amazing emails you sent, even if yours was not read. See you when we're back from our trip!!! :D Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It's Bias time once again!! Today we are recapping our bias ep from last year, and discussing how feelings have and haven't changed since. Then, we're diving into all the biases we have acquired in the last year. Many stirring different, uncharted feelings for both of us. Stay tuned next week for yet another bias episode, with biases sent in by listeners like you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We have to tell you about the beauty we saw!! But first we discuss a few recent releases that have our attention at the moment. Then, a recap of the Astro concert we saw last weekend! Hear way too many details about their outfits (seriously we can't stress enough how great the jackets were) and a post-concert sentiment from a dedicated Aroha. Finally, literal actual tiny children (we mean it this time) in the random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
10 songs. 1 title. Who will come out on top? Find out today as we break down 10 different boy group songs that all have the same title, "Beautiful". Then, one of Angelica's ultimate groups in the random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shannon's co-worker Jordan Duffy is a burgeoning Kpop fan who has never ever spoken about her Kpop love aloud. And oh boy did she speak today. Listen as Jordan introduces us to a bunch of young groups we know nothing about...oops. Then of course we force some of our faves on her. And finally, a spooky vampire random game! Follow Jordan on instagram! @jordankduffy Listen to her music! http://www.jordanduffymusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
It's a giggly episode today as we dive into co-ed Kpop groups throughout history! There's good music and some bad first gen singing, bullying scandals and just a bit of sexy dancing. Plus the cutest summer girl group in the random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's time for another group deep dive! This week we celebrate the legendary princesses of Kpop, Girl's Generation! Hear clips from their entire discography in order, while we talk comeback concepts, unforgettable choreo, questionable wigs, member changes and more. Bow down to the women who showed us what a Kpop girl group could be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oh hey, good to see you again. We have A LOT to say about some current Kpop comebacks and other happenings, so we have to do that for awhile. Then, we're continuing to build a collection of Kpop Parlour Games you can play with your friends and family! Please keep your eyes peeled for #MULLETWATCH2019 and alert us to all suspicious hair activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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To keep rolling along on the subject of K-dramas, it's time to talk about their soundtracks! KDrama OSTs dominate the charts, and make us feel all the feels. So we're listening to some of the most popular OSTs of all time and some of our favorites all while dishing about their dramas of origin. Then we are once again too late to a random game group. Check out our Taemin 'Want' reaction on our YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
K-drama is an integral part of the Hallyu wave around the world. And since we barely watch dramas, we called in some experts. Please welcome from the Noona Ya Business podcast, Becca & Megan! We chat about how they got into the Kdrama life, the history of Korean tv around the world, our favorite idol actors, and Kdrama tropes we love to hate. Make sure you're subscribed to our YouTube channel for exclusive bonus video content from this ep! Follow Noona Ya Business on Twitter @noonayabusiness...
Welcome to the very first edition of Ask Me About Kpop Movie Club! First, we have to talk through a recent trauma at the movies. Then, we go through the 2014 dance romance 'Make Your Move' starring Kpop princess BoA. From dance sex, to random saxophones there's... a lot to say. We read some reviews from you the listener, and the random game is listening to us again. Then we cede our recommendation time to complain about Seventeen. See you next week for a super special 50th ep!! Hosted on Acast. ...
