Welcome back to Idol Talk! By popular demand, we're bringing back the Battle of the Stans but this time with a twist - we put two Idol Talk faves head to head! In this episode, we cover the recent comeback albums of these two iconic groups: NCT 127’s 2 Baddies and Blackpink’s Born Pink and dive deep into our impressions, the charting data, and more! Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail....
Sep 22, 2022•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 Same Scent by ONEUS, After LIKE by IVE, and RING ma Bell (what a wonderful world) by Billlie. Same Scent (1:58), After LIKE (15:00), RING ma Bell (what a wonderful world) (28:16). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify . Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | ht...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr
In this episode, Nathan recaps the highlight of his South Korea trip: SMTown Live 2022: SMCU Express @ Human City Suwon! His spur of the moment decision to attend was filled with emotion, adventure, and even a few surprises. Live vicariously with us as Nathan describes a REAL k-pop concert experience and his feelings on witnessing history IRL! Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 6 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! It's another HotTake Hotteok and it's all about that Pink Venom! Blackpink's latest song is getting mixed reactions all over the internet and Idol Talk is no exception. We break down the elements of the song, the things that we enjoyed, and all the parts we didn't. Love it or hate it, Pink Venom goes straight to your dome like whoa whoa whoa! Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram ...
Aug 25, 2022•39 min
We've got another HotTake Hotteok episode for you, but this time Girl' Generation makes you feel the heat! We cover their latest album and title track of the same name, FOREVER 1, discuss how their impact has shaped K-pop as we know it, and celebrate 15 years of SNSD being iconic af. This album has no skips, so You Better Run and hit play. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | http...
Aug 12, 2022•33 min
Hold your breath and love dive... into a 3rd year of Idol Talk, that is! In this episode, we celebrate another year of survival with some reminiscing, clowning on each other, and announce something pretty major. It's so bad, it's good. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/
Aug 05, 2022•59 min
NEW SEGMENT ALERT! Introducing HotTake Hotteok: a short-form episode format which will be filled with discussions on the latest scandals, controversies, and breaking news in South Korean pop culture! In this episode, we cover the timeline of Le Sserafim, a group mired in controversy from the moment they debuted less than three months ago, up until the recent termination of their 6th member. It's a wide ride, so buckle up! Source: https://docs.google.com/document/d/19NTb4N-Jr94womH0P5BLA3WlbOKYT_...
Aug 01, 2022•31 min
The moment you've been waiting for is finally here: Idol Talk is back with a K-Drama review! The BL drama Semantic Error starring DKZ Park Jaechan and KNK Park Seoham has made waves in South Korean pop culture and is our latest obsession. If you love a light-hearted rom-com and the enemies to lovers trope, you won't wanna miss this! Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Jul 21, 2022•52 min
In this episode, we review MNET's newest survival show, Queendom 2. In this two part episode we discuss rounds three and four, our favorite moments, and who benefitted the most from participating in the show. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/
Jul 07, 2022•55 min
In this episode, we review MNET's newest survival show, Queendom 2. In this two part episode we discuss rounds one and two, our favorite moments, and great (and not so great) performances. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Jun 30, 2022•55 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! ARMYs all over the world are probably feeling a lot of things right now, including a little bit of shock. Don't worry, we're here to talk about it all, starting with their comeback anthology album "PROOF", including the title track "Yet To Come". In this episode, we'll be discussing all the symbolism in the music video and how it connects to the other clues from previous videos. Stick around 'til the end where we unpack everything they addressed in their Festa 2022 vid...
Jun 16, 2022•57 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 Upside Down by Kang Daniel and She’s the Boss by The Boyz. Stick around until the end for bonus content on our latest favorite K-Drama, Forecasting Love and Weather! Upside Down (3:42), SHE'S THE BOSS (18:19), Forecasting Love and Weather (41:34). Referenced Videos: Kevin from THE BOYZ...
Jun 09, 2022•59 min
Epik High has been one of the most influential Korean acts over the past decade, and their concert on April 8th in Phoenix was no exception. We talk about their headlining act Woosung from the band The Rose, our favorite moments from the concert, our meet and greet experience, and more. Stick around because Epik High is here. K-Play Fest Website: https://www.kplayfest.com/ Our maknae, @splendidsammie on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@splendidsammie Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltal...
May 26, 2022•58 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! We have collectively attended 7 BTS concert shows (yes, the movie counts) and we break down the journey from announcement to ticket buying and all the way to concert day! In Part 2 of our BTS Permission to Dance concert coverage, we talk about the Soundcheck experience, cover the infamous merch lines, and offer our perspectives on experiencing a BTS concert from seats all over SoFi and Allegiant stadiums. Curious what Borahaegas was actually like? We got all the piping...
May 12, 2022•1 hr 28 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! We have collectively attended seven BTS concert shows (yes, the movie counts) and we break down the journey from announcement to ticket buying and all the way to concert day! In Part 1, we cover all the data, provide a comprehensive guide to surviving Ticketmaster, and even describe the extremely rare experience of hearing Super Tuna in a Vegas nightclub. No need for FOMO when you've got us! Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https...
Apr 29, 2022•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 Still Life by BIGBANG, Drive and Teddy Bear by NCT DREAM, and DICE by ONEW. Still Life (3:41), Drive (27:23), Teddy Bear (37:41), Dice (47:40). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idol...
Apr 15, 2022•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 Feel My Rhythm by Red Velvet, Spring, Again by NU'EST, and The Weekend by 88rising & BIBI. Feel My Rhythm (4:01), Spring, Again (23:29), The Weekend (38:13). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail....
Apr 01, 2022•46 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! To celebrate Women's History Month, we're bringing back the Battle of the Stans series, but this time highlighting our favorite women in K-pop! In this episode, we chose 3 powerhouse women who not only dominate the charts, but also our hearts. So get into it, and find out why we have no choice but to stan! Videos referenced: LISA: 1. LILI's FILM #4 - BLACKPINK in CALIFORNIA 2.1. BLACKPINK "best dancer' Lisa ♡ Thai dancing style big blast (!) Knowing brother episode 87 ...
Mar 17, 2022•57 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 Jikjin by TREASURE, INVU by Taeyeon, Child by Mark, and Run2U by STAYC. Jikjin (6:52), INVU (14:01), Child (32:25), Run2U (44:30). Videos discussed in Episode: TREASURE x BLACKPINK Jikjin How You Like That Mashup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anPovuyxUDs Johnny and Mark Interview di...
Mar 03, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Your eyes aren't deceiving you...we're officially back from hiatus! It's a brand new year and about to be a brand new Idol Talk too, but first let's get caught up. In this episode we let y'all know what we've been up to during our break, wrap up our thoughts on K-pop in 2021, and look ahead to 2022. Exciting things are coming and you know Idol Talk will be right there with you to experience everything that South Korean pop culture has to offer! Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | id...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr
We got what you need: a review of NCT 127's Sticker album! In this episode, we break down out thoughts on the Sticker music video, share out favorite tracks off the album, and live vicariously through Nathan's experience at the Boba Guys NCT 127 Cup Sleeve event. Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/...
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr
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 faces in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover Queendom by Red Velvet, LO$ER=LOVER by TOMORROW X TOGETHER, Hate that... by KEY & TAEYEON, and Nomad by Zion T. & Gen Hoshino. Queendom (4:34), LO$ER=LOVER (20:28), Hate that... (31:58), Nomad (46:19). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social...
Sep 30, 2021•1 hr 12 min
We're on the next level... of our podcast milestones! Idol Talk is celebrating our 2 year anniversary the only way we know how: criticizing our faves and each other. In this episode, we get back to our roots and discuss our biases, why we have no choice but to stan, and then wrap it up all up with an Aespa-inspired game to test our K-Pop knowledge. Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkp...
Sep 16, 2021•1 hr 12 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 faces in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover NAKKA (with IU) by AKMU, Rose by D.O., Weekend by TAEYEON, and cOy by OnlyOneOf. NAKKA (with IU) (5:10), Rose (17:51), Weekend (32:58), cOy (42:45). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https:/...
Sep 02, 2021•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of Idol Talk Pod, we have some hot takes and spicy updates! We discuss BTS' latest release Permission to Dance and it gets a lil too... honest... if you catch our drift. (But before you come for us, let the record show that we purple BTS T-T) Then we launch into the season finale of former SKZ member Woojin's fake scandal/real company drama and discuss his pre-debut comeback song and music video. There's nothing juicier than a redemption arc told through the lens of a crack-edit ...
Aug 05, 2021•1 hr 12 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 faces in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover Chi Mat Ba Ram by Brave Girls, Don't fight the feeling by EXO, Love The Way (Feat. Jay Park & punchnello) by YUGYEOM, and BAD SAD AND MAD by BIBI. Chi Mat Ba Ram (4:26), Don't fight the feeling (14:10), Love The Way (Feat. Jay Park & punchnello) (26:58), BAD SAD AND MAD (33:44)...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, we review MNET's newest survival show, Kingdom Legendary War. We discuss our favorite moments, the iconic performances, and close with an analysis on who we think benefited the most from participating in the show. 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/...
Jul 02, 2021•1 hr 12 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 faces in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover Butter by BTS, 0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. Seori by TOMORROW BY TOGETHER, If I could tell you by TAEMIN & TAEYEON, and We Go by fromis_9. Butter (3:16), 0X1=LOVESONG (I Know I Love You) feat. Seori (23:18), If I could tell you (32:49), We Go (45:07). Listen to our recomm...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Welcome back to Idol Talk! In this episode, we review the latest release from NCT DREAM: Hot Sauce. We discuss our favorite tracks and share our thoughts on the title track's spicy music video! Make sure to grab your tin foil hats, because we have a special segment covering the latest news about Idol Talk favs Taemin and GFriend. Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu.ai/ Follow us on Social Media! Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | http...
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr
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 faces in the K-Pop industry. This episode will cover Dun Dun Dance by OH MY GIRL, After School by Weeekly, and CLOSE by AB6IX. Dun Dun Dance (4:27), After School (13:10), CLOSE (23:35). Listen to our recommended songs on Spotify and YouTube . Follow us on Social Media! Twitter | Instagram | idoltalkpod@gmail.com | https://idoltalkpod.uwu...
May 20, 2021•59 min
