We're back for more K-pop shenanigans, and we've got a stacked (read longer) show this week with a ton of discourse about: the uncanny valley of K-pop beauty standards, Idols and NFTs, the most tweeted about groups around the world, and – if a Felix sexts in the woods, will anyone hear it? Timestamps: 1:39 What are we listening to? 8:01 Comebacks/Debuts 14:42 ZE:A'S Moon Joon Young caught drunk driving - AGAIN 20:02 (G) Idle’s Soojin has contract terminated with Cube Ent 35:04 Bang Chan discusse...
Mar 12, 2022•2 hr 17 min
So, how's everyone doing? We're...doing, which is to be expected during these times. But sometimes, you just gotta stop doom scrolling, step away from the phone or computer and indulge yourself in some intelligent and hilarious discourse about the industry in which we continue to drown our sorrows – K-pop! In this episode we cover NMIXX's confusing debut concept, Jungkook's good boy qualities, as well as the practicality of idol dorms, while taking a sharp right turn into Queen Elizabeth death c...
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 41 min
It's a light week for news but that doesn't mean it can't be entertaining! There's plenty of good news to go around, with Big Bang returning and TOP giving YG the middle finger, and our HyunA and Dawn announcing what we hope will be the Tim Burton-themed wedding of our dreams! Timestamps: What have we been listening to? 2:06 Comebacks 4:27 Big Bang Is Back Baby! 8:49 HyunA and Dawn are having a ghost wedding! 12:16 Jooyoung leaves Starship Entertainment 22:11 More Idols Get COVID 22:52 Charlie X...
Feb 12, 2022•1 hr 8 min
On this episode of Not Your Average Netizens, we ruminate on the future of dating scandals in the K-pop industry, and cheer on the idol mothers who prove that having a family doesn't mean the end of your career. Also, wearing fake luxury goods can kill your career, apparently. Don't forget to subscribe and/or join our Patreon if you want to support what we do! Timestamps: How have we been? 1:30 Comebacks 7:13 Seventeen fans are suspicous after hearing a woman's name during DK's live stream 29:51...
Jan 29, 2022•1 hr 51 min
Not Your Average Netizens is back with our first official episode of 2022. Have you resolved to read more books in the new year? We've got one you might want to keep off of your list. Plus, the Jae(y)s cause trouble, and will Billboard's recent changes keep K-pop idols off the charts? Find out in another jam-packed discussion! Timestamps: What are we listening to? 5:44 The jillion comebacks of January 11:30 LG’s virtual human to make music debut 21:21 Jae (Formerly of Day6)Apologizes for calling...
Jan 15, 2022•2 hr 8 min
Ashe, Nat, and Jemin give their general thoughts about the past year in K-pop. Is K-pop's popularity starting to sound like propaganda? How far will the expansion go? What are our predictions for 2022! Find out in this episode!
Jan 02, 2022•41 min
Find out Ashe, Jay, Jemin, and Nat's choices for the best and worst of K-pop in 2021! Timestamps: Best Quarantine Performance 3:00 Best Music Video 7:32 Worst Music Video 11:32 Worst Choreography 15:16 Best Choreography 21:41 What disbanded group should have made a comeback to heal the world? 32:19 Our best episode of the year 37:15 K-Idol that helped you through the pandemic 40:05 Best Soloist 46:01 Worst Soloist 49:07 2020 songs that fell off and songs that should have been on last year's list...
Jan 01, 2022•1 hr 58 min
Join us as we discuss why people should keep their hands to themselves, Lisa wanting dollar bills on her ass and the super rookies Aespa. As always, please comment and share if you enjoy this video and/or our other content! Intro and What We're Listening To Select MV Reactions: 7:37 Rapid Fire Updates/Comebacks: 15:55 After School's Lizzie May Be Locked Up: 19:46 Gfriend Down To 3 Members: 21:13 Woman Assaults A Member of Cravity: 23:16 Is Blockberry Broke?: 25:38 Lisa's Cultural Appropriation: ...
Oct 12, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Join us again for another episode of NYAN. We discuss thots, groups losing members and the CCP. Please comment, share and like if you enjoy! Start: Intro and What We're Listening To 08:02: Comebacks/Debuts 24:39: Wheein Joins Ravi's Budding Empire 25:46: Sonamoo Loses More Members 26:55: Yujeong Leaves Laboum and Laboum Moves to Interpark 27:55: Soyou Leaves Starship 28:17: BI Admits To Charges Against 33:24: Trigger Warnings Mentioned for this block of news 34:32: Lucas Under Fire 46:45: Kris W...
Sep 18, 2021•1 hr 55 min
Have you thought about visiting Korea for work or a vacation? Do you have any questions on how to do this or what to expect while in Korea? We're joined by special guests as we discuss our experiences in Korea and answer all of your burning questions.
Sep 14, 2021•2 hr 44 min
Intro/How we're doing: 0:00 What we're listening to: 1:34 Comebacks/Debuts: 4:41 CLC Dismissed By Cube12:59 Soojin leaves (G)I-dle: 18:00 Big Bang Celebrates 15 years: 21:23 Winner resigns with YGE for another 5 years: 21:53 Eun Ji Won should know better: 23:11 YG may be trying out for a mafia film: 23:38 Seungri is declared guilty and jailed for 3 years: 25:04 Bobby pulls a Chen!: 33:10 BTS cancels their world tour: 37:27 Jeongyeon Fighting!: 43:38 Music Localization and Authenticity: 45:12 FEA...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Thank you for joining us for another episode :) In our latest episode we discuss why SME has (now) decided to punish invasive fans, KilliAN's truth, KOMCA trying to come for Twitter and genderless fashion in Kpop! Time Stamps: Now Playing: 00:38 Comebacks/Debuts: 3:02 MBC Embarrasses Korea: 08:33 SME To Deal With Invasive Fans: 20:18 KilliAN Speaks His Truth: 27:09 KOMCA To Try Twitter: 40:55 Covid and Kpop: 48:28 Genderless Fashion And Kpop: 1:01:36 FEATURED - STAYC: 1:14:38 Don't forget to sha...
Aug 07, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Join us again for a new episode where we discuss NCT Hollywood, enlistments, debuts and the current state of girl groups. Please leave a comment, like and share! Time Stamps: What We're Listening To: 3:59 Comebacks/Debuts: 10:48 NCT Hollywood/5th year Anniversary: 16:59 Shownu Enlists: 26:24 Omega X Debut: 28:44 TSE Has Expired: 34:05 JYPE Debuts A New Girl Group: 36:05 CL Join's Kang Daniel's company: 41:40 Potential T-ara Comeback: 45:57 FEATURED - The Boyz: 47:51
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 6 min
We're FINALLY back at it again with a new regular episode! Please note that this was recorded at the beginning of the month so the topics are not as fresh as they were. Due to technical issues, this episode took a bit longer to get up. We apologize and thank you for waiting. Episodes will be dropping regularly come next week, biweekly on Friday's. Time Stamps: What we're listening to: 3:37 Comebacks/Debuts: 12:18 SME Congress 2021: 22:06 Capitalism Does Good?: 33:27 Ravi and Boyz II Men: 37:05 B...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 19 min
NYAN Announcement: NYAN will be taking a short break. We will be working to revamp our regular podcast along with diversifying our Patreon content. Don’t worry, we’ll be back on Thursday, July 1st with our next regular episode. Until then, we will still be posting to Patreon weekly along with updating our social media accounts. We will not be disappearing. This break is meant to recharge, refresh and enhance the quality of content that we provide for our loyal listeners. Thanks from Ashe, Nat, J...
May 18, 2021•2 hr 32 min
Welcome again for another roundtable about our favorite music genre and yours — K-pop! In this episode, we talk about why sending Korean men to the army isn't evil, what is the truth of the AESPA molka situation, Win Win is a bad boy, and Ilhoon of BTOB buys enough weed to fill the state of Rhode Island. Timestamps: What are we listening to? 7:22 Comebacks 15:17 BTOB's Ilhoon spent six figures on weed 23:06 Taemin will have a solo concert before enlisting 33:00 Aespa molka situation 38:44 Cube i...
May 01, 2021•1 hr 16 min
We're back! In this episode we discuss, GOT7's newfound independence, OnlyOneOf's "interesting" debut, and HYBE's potential future as mega conglomerate. Plus: Has there ever been a more appropriate title for Wendy's song than "Like Water?" Timestamp: What are we listening to? 4:11 Comebacks 15:40 Dobby is free 45:08 OnlyOneOf's comeback 55:17 performance is controversial because of "queer baiting" Chorong of Apink is also a 01:04:54 bully Victoria from F(x) has 01:10:17 completely left SME, only...
Apr 16, 2021•2 hr 29 min
Join Not Your Average Netizens for a new episode in which we discuss the optics of sugar daddy-ism in South Korea, The Jackson Wang Philosophy, and what exactly does "kiss the world" mean? We don't know, but it appears to involve cheap costumes from AliExpress. Timestamps: What we've been listening to 6:57 Comebacks 12:35 NTX’s Jiseong models in a dashiki 23:43 It’s not looking good for G(idle)’s Soojin 36:56 Oh My Girl’s Seunghee is harassed by (rapper?) Tank 46:04 Day6’s Jae under fire for “su...
Apr 02, 2021•1 hr 47 min
NYAN's back, and we've come together to address the one issue that has plagued everyone's minds this week: "Does Taemin pay his taxes?" Plus, Yunho at the strip club Kevin from The Boyz tries to flex his AAVA, and BTS take it on the chin. Timestamps: Comebacks/Debut 5:59 Atlanta shooting 15:41 Yunho caught at the strip club 40:13 88rising’s yellow square 48:37 SHINee’s Taemin, And Jo Se Ho Receive Awards For Being Exemplary Taxpayers 57:26 Lay’s being plagiarized 1:00:59 Weekly plagiarizing 1:06...
Mar 20, 2021•2 hr 15 min
We're back with a packed show this week! Bullying appears to run rampant throughout the K-pop industry, Kakao M and Spotify are having a little spat, and SHINee have perfected the presentation of the Ending Fairy pose. Plus, G-Dragon and Jen—... *snore.* Timestamps: What We've Been Listening To 1:05 Comebacks/Debuts 4:21 Jennie and GD, to have babies 14:55 Chanyeol to enlist #yeolenlistment 26:16 Leave T-ara alone 29:35 NCT Taeyong, your local black king 35:01 BAP Himchan’s sexual abuse scandal ...
Mar 08, 2021•2 hr 26 min
We hope you're enjoying the #Blackintokpop Collective! We've been celebrating Black Kpop Podcasts all Black History Month and today is NYAN Day! Thanks again for all the support :) PS: Special shout out to Jay for getting this done with the weather issues still plaguing parts of the US.
Feb 23, 2021•13 min
We hope you're enjoying the #Blackintokpop Collective! We've been celebrating Black Kpop Podcasts all Black History Month and today is NYAN Day! Thanks again for all the support :)
Feb 22, 2021•38 min
We hope you're enjoying the #Blackintokpop Collective! We've been celebrating Black Kpop Podcasts all Black History Month and today is NYAN Day! Thanks again for all the support :)
Feb 21, 2021•21 min
We hope you're enjoying the #Blackintokpop Collective! We've been celebrating Black Kpop Podcasts all Black History Month and today is NYAN Day! Thanks again for all the support :)
Feb 21, 2021•20 min
It's a brief (for us) recording of this episode, as there just isn't much going on in K-pop at the moment. But is that a good, or bad thing? Of course, there is still some tomfoolery about, as I.M. gets slammed for wearing a sacred religious prayer, Jamie incomprehensively calls herself a Black queen, and CL becomes the unofficial mascot of an American fast food chain. Join us for the discussion, and don't forget to like and subscribe! Timestamps: What have we been listening to 0:41 Comebacks 5:...
Feb 20, 2021•1 hr 23 min
Don't you hate when Nazi imagery gets in your K-pop? So do we. This episode we discuss the delightful topic of Korea and K-pop's fascination with the Third Reich, along with (G)-Idle's relevancy, Taemin's (fake) controversy, and apparently Wonho sleeps with very few clothes on. Ask us how we know. Plus — Nicki from Unbothered Unnies and Soju Chronicles joins us! Timestamps: We have a guest! 0:27 What we've been listening to 3:36 Comebacks and Debuts 6:27 G(I)dle’s Shuhua’s an a**hole to fans 15:...
Feb 06, 2021•2 hr 43 min
On this episode of Not Your Average Netizens, we talk about Comebacks, Canada, and...GOT7. What's next for K-pop's problematic pretty boys? Indie stardom? Small-screen fame? Relative obscurity? We discuss it all plus — can JYP survive without them? Timestamps: How we doin'? 0:27 What are we listening to? 11:51 Comebacks 18:57 Irene apologizes for being a mean girl 31:19 2AM’s Seulong fined for fatal accident 41:34 Hyoyeon and Burning Sun 45:57 Got7 are an indie boy band now 54:57 2PM Comeback 1:...
Jan 26, 2021•2 hr 23 min
Happy 2021!!! We start off the new year with the same old us. Join in as we discuss what got us into Kpop, our current favourites, 2021 comebacks, 2021 contracts and Got7. This was recorded prior to the confirmation that the members would not be re-signing with JYPE. Time Stamps: Start - 12:29: Introductions 12:29 - 29:54: Comebacks and Debuts 29:54 - End: Got7 snatching 2021 headlines and contract season
Jan 17, 2021•1 hr 51 min
It's our last podcast of the year, and it's our best and worst of 2020! Join Nat, Jemin, and Ashe as they give their picks for Best Boy Group, Scandal of the Year, Best Artist of the Year, and more! Timestamps: Our K-pop playlists 1:21 Best Female Group of the Year 10:33 Worst Female Group 16:42 Best Male Group 23:16 Best Soloist 44:06 Worst Soloist 49:29 Choreography of the year 54:27 Scandal of the Year 56:54 Best Quarantine Performance 1:20:19 What Disbanded Groups Should Come Back? 1:21:45 S...
Dec 29, 2020•2 hr 22 min
It's our K-pop Trends list of 2020! Join us as we discuss all the wonderful, weird, and wacky trends of this trash fire of a year. What happened with K-pop music, fashion, and fan meets in 2020? Do you agree with our list? Let us know how you feel about our trends and what you would/wouldn't add to the roster! Timestamps: Our K-pop Playlists 1:26 K-pop Trends 11:15 Trends: Retro music 11:42 Trends: Idols becoming Youtubers 34:18 Trends: Online concerts/virtual fan meet 1:01:30 Trends: Normalizin...
Dec 22, 2020•3 hr 1 min
