In this episode of Idol Talk, we breakdown BTS' latest release: Map of the Soul 7. We go song by song, discussing the real-life inspirations and meanings behind each one as well as an overview of the comeback schedule, album concept, and upcoming world tour! Tune in as we slowly come to the sobering realization that behind the K-bops is an underlying message of melancholy, loneliness, and fear. Music recommendations featuring The Rose, Sam Kim, Crush, and Monsta X! 10 points if you can guess the...
Mar 13, 2020•2 hr 4 min
We're back with another episode doing what we do best: curing your FOMO. We saw Stray Kids in Phoenix and Los Angeles so tune in for our recap, which includes coverage of our hi touch experience ~(˘▾˘~) Our music recs include Eyedi, LOONA, Dreamcatcher, and CIX! Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify . Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 7 min
It may be 2020, but our minds are still swirling from all of the amazing End of the Year 2019 Stages! In this episode of Idol Talk, we rant and rave about our favorite end of the year performances from all of our favorite groups from the NCT Dream and Stray Kids crossover you never knew you needed to the insanity that is a BTS stage and everything in between, this is an episode you shouldn't miss! Featuring music recommendations from (G)I-DLE, GOT7, Monsta X, and As One! Listen to our recommende...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 14 min
We've always discussed the pressures in K-Pop, but what about the pressures in the South Korean educational system? We binge-watched SKY Castle--an award-winning K-Drama that tackles the topic--so you don't have to! We talk show overview, highs and lows, and critical plot points so *SPOILER ALERT* at (33:00). Besides SKY Castle's amazing OST, other songs you need to stream ASAP like Rocky are: WayV's Moonwalk, EXO's Ya Ya Ya, and Miracles in December! WayV - Moonwalk (01:23) EXO - Ya Ya Ya (07:1...
Dec 05, 2019•58 min
It's almost that time of year! No, we're not talking about the holidays; we're talking about award show season! In this episode, we cover The MNet Asian Music Awards! We rave (and rant) about some iconic MAMA stages, get into the nitty-gritty controversies, and finish off with our predictions for who is nabbing those coveted daesangs! Artists to add to your playlist: TXT, Amber Liu, IU, and Eric Nam featuring Marc E. Bassy. If that ain't enough Idol Talk for ya, stick around for a fun little gam...
Nov 21, 2019•58 min
Did someone say music shows? This episode, we bring in our resident music show connoisseur to break down K-Pop's most vital platforms: The Show, Show Music Core, & Music Bank. We explore the differences between each show and how the K-Pop industry measures success based on the results of these shows. As always, we bring you our recommendations for the week, featuring Stray Kids, G-Dragon, Taeyeon, & Monsta X! Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Listen to Gabe's K-Pop...
Nov 07, 2019•56 min
Hot on the heels of our first 100 days, we're kicking it off with our song recs of the week featuring Twice, SuperM, AKMU, and ATEEZ. Stick around for the announcement of our Twice Feel Special giveaway, but first we're putting our ultimate fandoms to the test in Battle of the Stans game! Listen as we attempt to convince each other to join new fandoms. Cassies, Buddies, Stays, and VIPs, this one is for you. Tune in to hear all the deets! Watch our video recommendations! TVXQ ( https://www.youtub...
Oct 24, 2019•1 hr 17 min
Dear Sulli... by Ashley, Chriss, Kaycee, & Nathan Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/
Oct 24, 2019•2 min
Chukahae! It is Idol Talk’s 100 days anniversary! We honor the South Korean tradition of celebrating 100 days of being together as a podcast & community. How have we grown since our debut? Will we ever stan another group as a whole as we do for BTS? We take an overview over what has happened in the kpop industry over the last 100 days. There's plenty conspiracy theories over what BTS was doing over their break & of course we don’t fail with the song recommendations! Listen in for a dive ...
Oct 10, 2019•1 hr 7 min
In this episode of Idol Talk, we add to our playlist with Lalary by Lalary, Twit by Hwasa, and Good To Me by Seventeen. Then, with recurring guest Sammie, we break down Bring The Soul the movie! We laughed, we cried, we died. Take our hand now, BTS is the reason for our Euphoria! Tune in to hear all the deets! Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Ins...
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr 7 min
This episode is all about KCON LA! Ashley, Nathan, Chriss & recurring guest Sammie spill all about their time at the 2019 KCON in Los Angeles. We made some amazing connections, fangirled over idols we already loved, & even fell for new ones. Even our music recommendations feature KCON performing artists N.Flying, VERIVERY, & ITZY. Tune in to hear all the deets! Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | http...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 12 min
Prove you're not a robot...by joining us for our review of the K-Drama "I Am Not A Robot"! There's twists, turns, and the steamiest kiss to ever grace your television screen. As always, we give you our hot takes on the latest releases: Roller coaster by EXO-SC, Gleam by Mamamoo, What Are You Up To by Kang Daniel, and We Don't Talk Together by Heize. Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpo...
Aug 08, 2019•1 hr 20 min
Disclaimer: the conversations in this episode are based on the allegations of media reports. We kick off our 3rd episode with our thoughts on the BTS World mobile game, Red Velvet's Zimzalabim, Somi's Birthday, and DO's enlistment! Then we dive into the insanity that is the YG Dumpster Fire, from the Burning Sun/Molka scandals, Psy & YG's alleged prostitution mediation, & a connection between Han Seo Hee, IKon's B.I, & Big Bang's T.O.P., we leave no stone unturned. Will YG Entertainm...
Jul 11, 2019•1 hr 5 min
Hide ya kids, hide ya wives; V's out here wrecking everyone's bias! We kick off our second episode with a discussion of the new ATEEZ album, Lee Hi's highly anticipated comeback, then we put on our tinfoil hats and launch into some NCT fan theories! Finally, live vicariously through us as we recap the BTS Love Yourself: Speak Yourself concert at the Rose Bowl! (We know getting those tickets was a struggle.) Find out how J-Hope stole the show, how Jungkook's Euphoria soared (literally), and how t...
Jun 20, 2019•50 min
