We're back! In this episode, we've got a couple of updates for the pod, some exciting news, and the hottest goss. Find out the new artists we stan, everything we've been watching on Viki, and all the scandals we've been getting hit with left and right. It's shaping up to be a busy year for those of us in deep with South Korean pop culture so let's get caught up and get through it together, one obsession at a time! Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://i...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we prep ourselves for the upcoming MNET survival show, Kingdom. We discuss the prequel, Road to Kingdom, overview the groups that will be on the show, and make predictions on which group will get to wear the Kingdom crown. Our hearts want a group to win but our minds are telling us otherwise. Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com ...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this very special episode, we discuss the songs we just can't get enough of-- whether they're new releases or just new to us-- from some of our faces in the K-Pop industry. This special SHINEE episode will cover Marry You, I Really Want You, Kiss Kiss, and Kind. Marry You (14:11), I Really Want You (21:46), Kiss Kiss (26:46), Kind (32:10). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com ...
Mar 05, 2021•50 min
Grab some popcorn because this week we catch up on the latest K-Dramas we're obsessed about: Penthouse, My Secret Romance, She Was Pretty, and The World of the Married. We dive into the varied plots, discuss scandalous moments, and ultimately decide if it's worth watching more episodes. Whether you looking for a drama that makes you sick to your stomach or reminds you of your first love, we've cover it all on Idol Talk. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idolt...
Feb 23, 2021•58 min
First off, thank you to podcast fairy godfather Lee Soo Man for all the blessings he's bestowed upon us. In this episode we let our SM stan flag fly in our coverage of the SMTOWN Live Culture Humanity online concert. We discuss our favorite moments, the massive set list, the iconic performances, and Nathan closes the show with his comprehensive analysis of an SMTOWN staple. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can't get enough of--whether they're new releases or just new to us--from some of our faves in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover Rosario (feat. CL & ZICO) by Epik High, End of the Word (feat. GSoul) by Epik High, Let Me In (20 CUBE) by ENHYPEN, and Love Die Young by Eric Nam. Rosario (12:49), End of the World (17:04), Let Me In (20 CUBE) (34:04), Love Die Young (45:22). Listen to our recommended songs on Spoti...
Jan 29, 2021•56 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! By popular demand, we're bringing back the Battle of the Stans but this time with a twist - new year, new groups! In this episode, we chose four new groups that debuted last year and put them to the test. Do they have the visuals, talent, and staying power to be a certified Idol Talk K-Bop or just a K-flop? Stay tuned to find out! Videos we shared with each other: woo!ah! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ePuAfqCtv0 TOO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kwccAfqV-w We...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can't get enough of--whether they're new releases or just new to us--from some of our faves in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover If You Do by GOT7, MY TREASURE by TREASURE, HANDS UP (feat. pH-1) by Henry, and NAAN by BIBI. If You Do (4:19), MY TREASURE (19:24), HANDS UP (feat. pH-1) (32:29), NAAN (43:14). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idol...
Jan 15, 2021•55 min
Happy New Year from Idol Talk! In this episode we discuss our K-Pop predictions for 2021. Much like last year's predictions episode, we get into military enlistments, notable comebacks, and discuss what's next for our favs. But unlike last year, let hope we get some of these right! Listen to our 2020 predictions in episode 14. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can't get enough of--whether they're new releases or just new to us--from some of our faves in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover Cry For Me by TWICE, Feel Good (SECRET CODE) by fromis_9, AURA (feat. pH-1) by JUNNY, and Beach Again by SSAK3. CRY FOR ME (4:06), Feel Good (SECRET CODE) (13:35), AURA (23:22), Beach Again (42:10). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . TrenChill K-R&B Spotify Play...
Dec 31, 2020•58 min
Ho Ho Ho! Welcome back to Idol Talk. Tis the season to be Kpoppy because 2020 is ending with a bang. In this episode we reflect on the past year and how the industry, and us, has adapted to this new normal. We discussed the groups that thrived and the ones that barely survived. To close, we share our personal highlights in K-Pop from this past year. Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalk...
Dec 24, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can't get enough of--whether they're new releases or just new to us--from some of our faves in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover Panorama by IZ*ONE, We Lost The Summer by TXT, Christmassy! by THE BOYZ, and Take The Dive by JONGHYUN. Panorama (11:55), We Lost The Summer (22:32), Christmassy! (31:30), Take The Dive (41:29). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter |...
Dec 21, 2020•52 min
SHINee's back on Idol Talk! Shawol's everywhere are rejoicing at the discharge of Onew, Key, and Minho from the military. In this episode we get in on that action with our own deep dive into SHINee. We laugh, we cry, but most of all we celebrate the last 12 years of living in this beautiful SHINee world. Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Dec 10, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can't get enough of--whether they're new releases or just new to us--from some of our faves in the K-Pop industry. This special BTS episode will cover Dis-ease, Telepathy, Fly To My Room, and Dynamite Midnight Remix. Dis-ease (11:50), Telepathy (18:07), Fly To My Room (25:05), Dynamite Midnight Remix (34:37) Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod...
Dec 05, 2020•53 min
With awards shows and end of the year stages rapidly approaching, we're kicking off the season with our very own music show. We give out the standard awards to our favs, and even include some fun ones to make things a little spicy. Tune in and see if your fav artists get one of our Idol Talk awards. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Nov 27, 2020•1 hr 19 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can't get enough of--whether they're new releases or just new to us--from some of our faves in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover Heaven by TAEMIN, +HWA+ by CL, MAGO by GFRIEND, and MMM by TREASURE. Heaven (3:24), +HWA+ (21:27), MAGO (30:53), MMM (47:58). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Foll...
Nov 19, 2020•1 hr
In this episode we get into our latest K-Drama obsession, Record of Youth starring podcast bae, Park Bo Gum. Record of Youth started as a fangirl's fever dream and evolved into a realistic look at the creative millennial struggle in modern South Korean society. We discuss all our favorite moments, all the plot lines we were sad to see abandoned, and come to a realization about all the things that make up a good K-Drama. But lets be real, at the end of the day this episode is all about... Park Bo...
Nov 17, 2020•1 hr 6 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can't get enough of--whether they're new releases or just new to us--from some of our faves in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover I CAN'T STOP ME by TWICE, ALIEN by LEE SUHYUN, Hello by CHEN, and Good Evening by SHINee. I CAN'T STOP ME (4:28), ALIEN (19:11), Hello (28:38), Good Evening (38:59). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmai...
Nov 05, 2020•1 hr
In this episode, we talk about how our hearts were poured into with all types of purple love from the BTS ON:E virtual concert. Listen to us discuss the performances, outfits, and some thirst worthy moments. Tune in and listen to our hearts go purple! Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/
Oct 29, 2020•54 min
Idol Talk is the wildest K-Pop podcast...change our minds! Inspired by the Subreddit r/UnpopularKpopOpinions, we share our own unpopular opinions on various aspects of South Korean pop culture. Can our friendship survive our most controversial opinions? Will this finally be the episode that gets us cancelled? Tune in to find out! Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | http...
Oct 17, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can't get enough of--whether they're new releases or just new to us--from some of our faves in the K-Pop industry: YooA, TREASURE, GHOST9, and DAY6 (Even of Day). YooA (04:04), TREASURE (09:01), GHOST9 (21:00), DAY6 (Even of Day) (39:09) 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! Inst...
Oct 08, 2020•50 min
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on I-LAND, the latest reality survival show by CJ ENM and BigHit Entertainment. We cover the highs and lows, rage against Son Sung Deuk, and continue our mission to #ProtectHeesung. Get your tissues, pitch forks, and tin foil hats ready because I-LAND Part 2 is chalked with betrayal, plot twists, and as always, we have some theories. If you've been living under a rock and don't know what I-LAND is, or you just haven't caught up, check out Episode 33 of ...
Oct 01, 2020•1 hr 13 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we discuss the songs we just can't get enough of--whether they're new releases or just new to us--from some of our faves in the K-Pop industry: SUPER JUNIOR-D&E, Stray Kids, CLC, and I-LAND. SUPER JUNIOR-D&E (03:08), STRAY KIDS (09:46), CLC (16:35), I-LAND (27:16) 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...
Sep 25, 2020•34 min
Move over Viki and Dramafever, there's some K-Drama going on and it isn't found on screen! We catch you up on some of the latest drama unfolding in the K-Pop world that affects (and even involves) some of your favs. Please note that this episode includes content that is not for everyone and will be prefaced with a content warning. Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | htt...
Sep 17, 2020•44 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk, the new official support group for the new survival show I-LAND. If you or someone you know has been personally victimized by biased global voting, evil MNET edits, or even Bang PD himself, then you're in the right place. We cover the entirety of I-LAND Part 1, all the way through to episode 9. To close, we share our ideal final 7. It's a wild ass ride, so buckle up, and in the words of Mark Lee, enjoy your flight. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gma...
Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, we wanted to have a little fun by bringing you an astrology mini-lesson using our favorite idols and their sun signs. Maybe you'll learn something new about these K-Pop stars as told by the stars in the sky! Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Aug 21, 2020•57 min
In this week's episode we look back at the first half of 2020 and reflect on how music has changed in such a short period of time. We discuss the rise in women artists, trending concepts, and what we look forward to in the remainder of the year. Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Aug 06, 2020•51 min
In lieu of a full episode this week, we will take a break to reflect and listen in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/
Jun 05, 2020•1 min
Besides giving an iconic haircut to lead actor Park Seo Joon, the K-Drama Itaewon Class has garnered global attention and praise for its riveting storyline, diverse cast, and progressive topics. We pulled ourselves away from our Animal Crossing islands to binge the entire series and as always, we go IN with our thoughts! In other news, Chriss takes some time to present her scientific findings regarding the year 1988. Here for the music recs? This episode of Idol Talk features recommendations fro...
Apr 24, 2020•1 hr 29 min
If you're equally overwhelmed by everything going on with both the world pandemic and the world of K-Pop, you're not alone. In this episode, we catch up on Q1 and share what we're anticipating for the rest of the year when we are released from solitary confinement! We talk late-in-career solo debuts, tour postponements, and, of course, abs. If you were on the fence about starting the K-Drama Itaewon Class, Chriss wants you to watch it right now! Music recommendations featuring WOOSUNG, MAX/Chang...
Apr 09, 2020•1 hr 3 min
