This week Mamamoo just wanna be themselves, CL posts up, and Stray Kids slam open the back door. For news, we discuss The SM Institute and the announcement that MelOn and Billboard will be dropping new charts. Lastly, Cousin Harold drops by and the Crew discusses what their debut concept and roles would be if SojuTalk was a Kpop group! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Sep 16, 2020•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 104
A ton of fun releases this week as we cover songs from Lovelyz, SuperM, CLC, Wonho, and Taemin. For news we discuss Big Hit Entertainment's registration to go public, rumors that they will acquire KOZ, and BlackPink's massive pre-sales numbers. Lastly Cousin Harold stops by and the Crew debates the recent trend of pre-releases! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Sep 09, 2020•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 103
Blackpink and Selena Gomez cool us off this summer with Ice Cream!!! This week we also cover tracks from KARD, K/DA, and DAY6 (Even of Day). In terms of news we discuss the growing conflict over fancams, new groups on the horizon, and BTS's week of accomplishments. Lastly, Cousin Harold stops by and the crew discusses what types of merch they want from Kpop groups! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Sep 02, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 102
Massive releases this week as BTS make their highly anticipated return with Dynamite!!! In addition, we also take the time to discuss tracks from the talented ONEUS and super rookies Cravity. For news we cover Wendy's long awaited return to Red Velvet as well as the sad disbandments of HINAPIA and ANS. Lastly, cousin Harold stops by and the Crew talk about their favorite songs of 2020 so far!!! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
Aug 26, 2020•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 101
We are back at it again with SojuTalk Season 3, Episode 100, new segments, and album giveaways!!!!! This week we are also blessed with fire tracks from JYP X Sunmi, SuperM, Dreamcatcher, and ITZY. For news we recap the Big Hit Corporate Briefing with the Community, and the 2020 plans of the Big 3!!! Lastly, cousin Harold stops by and the Crew looks back on the past 100 episodes!! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
Aug 19, 2020•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 100
With the final episode of Season 2, we cover songs from Rocket Punch, Taemin, Cherry Bullet, Treasure, and ONF. We also get a visit from our resident spicy lord HotTake Harold as he gives us a take on Summer Songs. Lastly for news we discuss updates to AOA's Mina, SM and JYP forming a joint company, and news that Super Junior is gonna run it back! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Aug 12, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 99
Summer is in full swing as we cover songs from ATEEZ, April, Kang Daniel, and GIDLE! Cousin Harold also stops by for a take on Kpop and the necessity of members. Lastly, for news we cover fine announcements for Blinks and the development that Kingdom will not be airing in 2020. Season 3 is 2 weeks away, lets get it! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Aug 05, 2020•2 hr•Ep. 98
This week on SojuTalk we cover songs from Yukika, Somi, Lee Hi, and the collab of the era SSAK3. Cousin Harold takes a break from simmering in the summer heat to give us a take on TikTok and its effect on Kpop. For news, we discuss BTS announcing a digital single for August and the development that CJENM was formally fined for its role in the Produce Scandal. BOOM! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Jul 29, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 97
Irene & Seulgi are back at it again with Naughty!!! This week we also lose our minds with Crush and enjoy the summer with TOO. Cousin Harold also stops by with a spicy take about Music Show wins. Lastly for news we discuss Woollim woes and a whole bunch of news coming out of the Big 4. Summer is in full swing but we the ones coming in hot! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Jul 22, 2020•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 96
Summer is in full swing as we cover new tracks from GFriend and EXO-SC. For news Gaon released its charts for June allowing us to look at the sales number for albums during the first half of 2020. While we are at it we also look at which agencies sold the most albums in 2020 so far. Lastly, Cousin Harold stops by for a hot take on group names and how they affect success! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Jul 15, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 95
Irene & Seulgi finally drop Monster!! This week we also cover a bunch of songs from Weeekly, Zico, Verivery, Chungha, and SF9. In terms of news, we discuss the AOA Bulling Controversy, Day6 Jay's Frustration with JYP Studio J, and Big Achievements by Big Players. Lastly, Cousin Harold stops by and we get spicy about adding members to groups! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Jul 08, 2020•2 hr 2 min•Ep. 94
BlackPink finally escapes the YG dungeon with their new track How You Like That! This week we also review songs from Golden Child, AB6IX, Sunmi, and Hwasa. Cousin Harold stops by with a take about comparing releases from 2020 to 2019. For news we cover SM's formal response to Taeyong's controversies and Album Sales Achievements. Lastly, in State of the Nation we discuss I-Land! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
Jul 01, 2020•2 hr•Ep. 93
Stray Kids come in spicy serving up God's Menu and Seventeen got us looking Left & Right! This week we also cover comebacks from Nature and Weki Meki. For HotTakes, cousin Harold drops one about groups losing members. Lastly, for news we discuss Sports Chosun's Best in K-Pop 2020 Poll, recent girl group accomplishments, and Big Hit Developments. Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Jun 24, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 92
A lot of spicy releases this week as WJSN, N.Flying, DIA, and IZ*ONE all bless us with comebacks. Cousin Harold also stops by for a hot take on being distinct in Kpop. For news we discuss announcements out of Big Hit and SM, Kpop lyrics videos and problematic monetization, and I-Land developments. Summer is here but we are just heating up! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Jun 17, 2020•2 hr 3 min•Ep. 91
This week we vibe with VICTON, feel the heartbreak of Treasure's Bang Yedam, and get sentimental with Super Junior K.R.Y. Cousin Harold stops by with a spicy take about lip syncing in Kpop. Lastly we discuss BTS and Big Hit's million dollar donation to Black Lives Matter, Lisa getting swindled by a former YG manager, and the breaking news that Youngmin has left AB6IX following a DUI. Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
Jun 10, 2020•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 90
Kpop queens Twice are finally back with their new single More & More! This week we also drop the beat with Monsta X and celebrate the end of summer with Onewe. Cousin Harold pays us a visit with his take on JYP's management of girl groups. Lastly for news, we cover Kpop madness in June, K:CONTACT's lineup announcements and the potentially fraudulent royalties of Pledis CEO Han. Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
Jun 03, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 89
After 4 long years, Agust D is back!!!! This week we also get hype with NCT 127, get flirty Crush feat. Joy, and bask in the glory that is Baekhyun. Cousin Harold also stops but with a spicy take about everyone's favorite, Dispatch. Finally for news, we discuss the bombshell that Big Hit has been confirmed as the new largest shareholder of Pledis Entertainment and Big changes to Melon's charts. Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/q3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutal...
May 27, 2020•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 88
Super rookies TXT come in hot this week with their new comeback track Can't You See Me?. We also cover a spicy collab track from Raiden X Chanyeol and get tropical with BVNDIT. Meanwhile, Harold stops by and drops a take on the legacy of the PD101 series. Lastly for news, we discuss future groups from the Big 5, Kcon's KCON:TACT 2020 Summer, and I-LAND/Big Hit news!!! BOOM! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
May 20, 2020•2 hr 9 min•Ep. 87
Massive collab tracks this week with IU feat BTS's Suga and Bol4 feat EXO's Baekhyun! DAY6 and NU'EST also comeback and flex their veteran muscles. Meanwhile, Cousin Harold stops by with a hottake on the importance of song selection. Lastly for news we discuss FLO, VIBE, Korean Charts, and All Kills. We also spend time covering news of BigHit and CJ E&M's new competition reality show I-LAND!! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojuta...
May 13, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 86
Big releases this week with fuego songs from GWSN, NCT Dream, Astro, and Taeyeon. On the news side of things we discuss all the crazy collabs and features set for May, Mnet's Good Girl, and the announcement that BTS's "Map of the Soul" World Tour will be rescheduled. Lastly, cousin Harold stops by for a spicy take on main vocalists and their role in Kpop groups! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
May 06, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 85
Girl groups and female solo artists come in strong this week with releases from April, Mamamoo's Solar, Chungha, and Oh My Girl!!! Cousin Harold also gets spicy with his take on lyrics and Kpop fans. Lastly, in terms of news we cover the fuego announcement of a Irene X Seulgi Red Velvet unit, Kihyun X Bona dating rumors, and give some followups on past news topics! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 84
This we week are blessed with the hot debut of Starship's new boy group Cravity and the suave return of veterans GOT7. Cousin Harold also graces us with his presence and his hot take on performance videos and their comparison to official MVs. Lastly for news, we cover NCT Dream's comeback and reorganization, SM and Cube launching new platforms, and our continued COVID-19 and Kpop coverage. Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
Apr 22, 2020•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 83
For this weeks episode we cover songs from rookies Cignature and MCND as well as veterans Winner and Apink. We also cover spicy news including Wonho signing with Highline Entertainment, huge chart manipulation allegations and continue our coverage of Kpop and COVID-19. And to top it all off Cousin Harold stops by to give us a take on Kpop group members being friends behind the scenes! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
Apr 15, 2020•1 hr 50 min•Ep. 82
We are blessed this week as TOO, ONEWE, Changmin, and (G)-IDLE relieve our quarantine boredom with fire tracks and hot debuts. We also are visited by cousin Harold and his spicy take on stanning only individual members of Kpop groups. In terms of news, we cover Belift's producer auditions, inner turmoil at Cube, and continue our coverage of COVID-19 and its effect on the world of Kpop! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
Apr 08, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 81
On this weeks episode we cover fire tracks from ONEUS, Kang Daniel, Winner, and Suho!!! For news we discuss the YG shareholders meeting, Pledis filing a lawsuit against Kyulkung, and continue our coverage of COVID-19 and its effect on Kpop. Lastly, Anita's cousin stops buy and gives us one of the most memorable HotTakes of all time!! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Apr 01, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 80
For this weeks episode, we cover Sejeong's comeback and her new song Plant!!! We also get visited by Cousin Harold as he makes a spicy take about Kpop groups and switching concepts. In terms of news, we discuss a poll of Agency representatives and their picks for the best of Kpop in 2020, debate a Kpop Hall of Fame, and continue our coverage of Kpop and COVID-19. Stay safe everyone!!! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
Mar 25, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 79
On this weeks special episode the Crew apologies for their past takes on old releases. Harold also stops by and makes a spicy take about groups having long breaks in between comebacks. In terms of news we cover Big Bang renewing their contracts with YG, BTS and IZ*ONE breaking records, Pentagon and ONEUS being added to Road to Kingdom, and Wonho being cleared of all drug charges. Stay safe everyone! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/soj...
Mar 18, 2020•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 78
NCT127 kick it like Bruce Lee and ITZY just Wannabe themselves!!! In addition to those 2 songs, we also review hot track from VICTON with return of Warren's favorite Seungwoo. Our take gets spicy as we discussion if the grass is truly green on the other Kpop side. Lastly, for news we discuss Road to Kingdom, CJ & Jellyfish, and more COVID-19 Coronavirus effects. Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Mar 11, 2020•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 77
BTS puts the Crew's one combined brain cell to work as they try to interpret the ON MV! We also cover new tracks from Elris and queen Chungha. In terms of news we discuss YGE's Future Path, Big Hit Preparing to Go Public, and Coronavirus's effect on the Kpop Industry. As we pass 1000 subs we are eternally grateful for all the love and support SojuTalk Nation has given us along the way!!! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk...
Mar 04, 2020•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 76
Records and our expectations get smashed as BTS releases Map of the Soul: 7! This week we also review spicy tracks from Dreamcatcher and WekiMeki. In terms of news, we discuss big changes to Korean Web Portals, Cube's new largest shareholder, and the the announced BlackPink dolls (BIG OOF!). Prepare yourself for the longest SojuTalk EP to date. Its gonna be Dope! Links ◆Email - sojutalkpodcast@gmail.com ◆Discord - discord.gg/3rb74x4 ◆Patreon - patreon.com/sojutalk
Feb 26, 2020•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 75
