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K-pop Hit Replays for the 3rd Week of May 202NE1, featuring Jay from The Krazecast! Please support Eisen and let his team know Kpopcast sent ya! Listen to Eisen's "Shade" https://youtu.be/41QyhNr7Qgw Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS: - Eisen - Shade (Feat. Klophe) https://youtu.be/41QyhNr7Qgw - JAY B - Switch It Up (Feat. sokodomo) (Prod. Cha Cha Malone) https://youtu.be/XJXU8xEeQOs - D.Ark - 'GENIUS (Feat. CHANGMO)' https://youtu.be/hdpMTQEZEV8 - 오마이걸(OH MY GIRL)_Dun Dun Dance https://youtu.be/HzOjwL7IP_o - [풀버전] ♬ Full DaSH - 잇츠원(랩 유닛: BOBBY, 휘영, 선우) https://youtu.be/5VMMeQ94ij8 K-Pop News Stories: - Some Fans Were Confused By This Teen Magazine's Interview With BTS Member RM. Turns Out, It Never Happened. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ikrd/bts-interview-total-girl - Source Music Apologizes For GFRIEND’s Sudden Disbandment + Shares Plans For Their Social Media Accounts, Refunds, And More https://www.soompi.com/article/1470355wpp/source-music-apologizes-for-gfriends-sudden-disbandment-shares-plans-for-their-social-media-accounts-refunds-and-more - Prosecution Requests 4-Year Prison Sentence And Fine For Former BTOB Member Ilhoon On Marijuana Charges https://www.soompi.com/article/1470189wpp/prosecution-requests-4-year-prison-sentence-and-fine-for-former-btob-member-ilhoon-on-marijuana-charges - (G)I-DLE’s Agency Confirms Jeon Soyeon Is Preparing For Solo Comeback https://www.soompi.com/article/1470361wpp/gi-dles-agency-confirms-jeon-soyeon-is-preparing-for-solo-comeback JEON SOYEON. SOYEON. IS COMING BACK. SOLO SOYEON. Jeon Soyeon. Soyeon. The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

While many point to the #BTSMeal as one of the best corporate partnerships in modern history, it arrives at an interesting time: McDonalds workers are going on strike for better wages, and some ARMYs have noted McDonalds' less-than-stellar corporate social responsibility. So, for responsibly-consuming ARMYs or #kpop fans, how should they support the BTS McDonalds collaboration? We discuss with Amr - a labor rights organizer, Virgina Duan, and the gals of the BTS podcast, "Girlz with Fun."

K-pop Hit Replays for the first week of May 202NE1, featuring Emily of NYC Kpop Queens. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS: - P1Harmony (피원하모니) - '겁나니 (Scared)' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=US8zsyQm3kc - ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) 'Drunk-Dazed' https://youtu.be/Fc7-Oe0tj5k - 이승훈 Lee Seung Hoon - 고등 Ooh Wah (Feat. CHANGMO, Wonstein) (Prod. Way Ched) https://youtu.be/zT485pLHTGI - B1A4 - TONIGHT https://youtu.be/MhEpnfrgaFU K-Pop News Stories: - Update: aespa Unveils Teaser Images Of Karina For “Next Level” Comeback https://www.soompi.com/article/1467569wpp/watch-aespa-drops-1st-comeback-teaser-for-next-level - NCT Label to Search for NCT-Hollywood on TV Competition https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/9568637/nct-hollywood-sm-entertainment-mgm-television-competition-show/ - Stray Kids, SF9, THE BOYZ, BTOB, ATEEZ, And iKON’s Donghyuk Test Negative For COVID-19 Following “Kingdom” Dancer’s Diagnosis https://www.soompi.com/article/1467839wpp/stray-kids-members-and-staff-test-negative-for-covid-19-following-kingdom-dancers-diagnosis - Korea Exchange Relegates SM And YG Entertainment From Blue-Chip Companies To Mid-Sized Businesses https://www.soompi.com/article/1467806wpp/korea-exchange-relegates-sm-and-yg-entertainment-from-blue-chip-companies-to-mid-sized-businesses - PINK FONG SM ENTERTAINMENT COLLB https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eq1v1RxhQMQ The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

Lai Frances and Alexis Hodoyán join the Kpopcast to discuss ITZY's "In the morning." We play a game of mafia. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

K-pop Hit Replays for the 3rd Week of April 202NE1, featuring Alexis Hodoyán. Please support Kuk Seung Pyo and let his team know Kpopcast sent ya! Watch Kuk seung pyo's "Meaningless" https://youtu.be/wPGKtzCV6u8 Stream "Meaningless" on all platforms: https://ffm.to/KSP_Meaningless Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS: - ØFFSHORE, Just Stay (feat. Def. & JUNNY) https://youtu.be/k4PWtQJa3sM - BE'O - BAD LOVE https://youtu.be/anvvJswCpgg - DKB(다크비) - ALL IN (줄꺼야) https://youtu.be/vW25R0kyNdM - Kuk seung pyo - Meaningless https://youtu.be/wPGKtzCV6u8 K-Pop News Stories: - BTS Meal: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/19/business/bts-mcdonalds-meal/index.html - Jamie and Chanmina Remix of 'best friend' https://www.bandwagon.asia/articles/jamie-and-chanmina-team-up-for-powerful-remix-of-saweetie-and-doja-cat-best-friend-warner-music-japan-korea-2021 - GOT7's JB opens up about the last 7 years: https://www.soompi.com/article/1465618wpp/got7s-jb-jay-b-shares-his-goal-of-releasing-1-got7-album-a-year-opens-up-about-past-7-years - Taemin goes the ARMY: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2021/04/732_307453.html - Kingdom is great: https://www.soompi.com/article/1465472wpp/watch-kingdom-reveals-results-of-fan-vote-kicks-off-cover-battle-with-epic-performances The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

K-pop Hit Replays for the 2nd Week of April 202NE1, featuring Young Ajummah - Sara L! Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS: - HOSHI ‘Spider’ https://youtu.be/eOOsAeOx5a0 - STAYC(스테이씨) - ASAP https://youtu.be/_X3r09dgbQg - QODES - LALALA https://youtu.be/GaUaktRqXd4 - A.C.E(에이스) - TAKE ME HIGHER https://youtu.be/g4ELX7LyXDw K-Pop News Stories: - Seo Ye Ji’s Agency Releases Statement Addressing Reports That She Manipulated Kim Jung Hyun’s Behavior During His Drama “Time” https://www.soompi.com/article/1463963wpp/seo-ye-jis-agency-releases-statement-addressing-reports-that-she-manipulated-kim-jung-hyuns-behavior-during-his-drama-time - SM Makes Statement On Video Of Staff Allegedly Taking Inappropriate Photo Of aespa’s Winter https://www.soompi.com/article/1464255wpp/sm-makes-statement-on-video-of-staff-allegedly-taking-inappropriate-photo-of-aespas-winter - Update: Cube Unveils More Members Of Their New Girl Group LIGHTSUM https://www.soompi.com/article/1464268wpp/watch-cube-announces-debut-of-new-idol-group-lightsum-drops-exciting-1st-teaser - Hit romance film director returns with sci-fi flick about first human clone ‘Seobok’ http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210413000929&np=2&mp=1 - Korean entertainment companies wary of Chinese money http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210413000945&np=2&mp=1 - Watch: “Kingdom” Reveals Initial Rankings For Round 1 + Wows With Fiery Performances https://www.soompi.com/article/1464411wpp/watch-kingdom-reveals-initial-rankings-for-round-1-wows-with-fiery-performances The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

K-pop Hit Replays for the 1st Week of April 202NE1, featuring Alexis Hodoyán. PLUS, Alexis shares some insider scoops on OnlyOneOf and Brave Girls. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS: - SuperM 슈퍼엠 'We DO' https://youtu.be/45eaXV6CJOk - Good Night - Dreamcatcher 드림캐쳐 by Rolling Quartz 롤링쿼츠 https://youtu.be/7fBPUvOOctc - 사이먼 도미닉 (Simon Dominic) & 로꼬 (Loco) – ‘밤이 되면’ https://youtu.be/_iOVHaDxXgM - 안예은 AHN YE EUN - 출항 Sailing https://youtu.be/efrVSI3yVSA - OnlyOneOf (온리원오브) 'libidO' https://youtu.be/lMW1PICg-Ss K-Pop News Stories: - YouTube's 'K-Pop Evolution' examines rise of K-pop, K-pop idol life http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210330000849 - Stray Kids rocks stage on “Kingdom: Legendary War” http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210402000807&np=1&mp=1 - BIGBANG’s G-Dragon Talks About His Artistic Worldview, Working On New Music, And More https://www.soompi.com/article/1463365wpp/bigbangs-g-dragon-talks-about-his-artistic-worldview-working-on-new-music-and-more The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

K-pop Hit Replays for the 4th Week of March 202NE1, featuring Rimi - editor at SeoulBeats. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS: - The Rose (더 로즈) - Sorry https://youtu.be/uXcpLWB2eBA - Seori - Lovers in the night https://youtu.be/RLPWiQKqi-I - 핫샷 (HOTSHOT) - Watch out https://youtu.be/UeFq-g0uTEo - Weeekly(위클리) _ After School https://youtu.be/qfVuRQX0ydQ Stories Discussed: - BTS Reveals Their Own Experiences of Anti-Asian Racism https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7m5gj/bts-anti-asian-racism-discrimination-experience-kpop - BLACKPINK chosen to advocate climate change awareness http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/contents_view.htm?lang=e&menu_cate=enternews&id=&board_seq=399392&page=2&board_code= - Big Hit Entertainment to change name to Hybe http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20210319000808&np=2&mp=1 - Two more Infinite members depart Woollim Entertainment https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2021/03/31/entertainment/kpop/kpop-infinite-boyband/20210331100702489.html - SHINee reportedly star in Hello Baby: "A Reunion Special" https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/article/144/0000727579?s=09 - Kid Tries to Not Recognize Her Favorite K-pop Star (Feat. IU) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hfXqgH2RscE The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

We welcome professor Hye Jin Lee for a discussion on why Brave Girls are suddenly achieving belated success. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

K-pop Hit Replays for the 3rd Week of March 202NE1, featuring Alexis Hodoyán. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS: - ROSÉ - 'On The Ground' https://youtu.be/CKZvWhCqx1s - Jiselle(지젤) _ LANGUAGE(Feat. CHANGMO(창모)) https://youtu.be/nL23IBHgyYk - 싸이퍼(Ciipher) - '안꿀려' https://youtu.be/_UWEm2ZE3Tk - SUPER JUNIOR - Paradox https://youtu.be/hnGslGztdzg - PURPLE KISS - Skip Skip (Skip Skip) https://youtu.be/xAop4TdFV0M Articles Discussed: - In tokenising BTS, the Grammys were not only crude but cruel – it needs the K-pop kings more than they need awards https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/bands/article/3125965/tokenising-bts-grammys-were-not-only-crude-cruel-it-needs-k - Topps’ Racist BTS Garbage Pail Kids Sticker Would Have Been A Terrible Idea At Any Time https://www.forbes.com/sites/bryanrolli/2021/03/17/topps-racist-bts-garbage-pail-kids-sticker-would-have-been-a-terrible-idea-at-any-time/?sh=55f8ad4162fb - If You're Surprised by the Anti-Asian Violence in Atlanta, You Haven't Been Listening. It's Time to Hear Our Voices https://time.com/5948226/eric-nam-anti-asian-racism-atlanta/ The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

K-pop Hit Replays for the 1st Week of March 202NE1, featuring April Jay. Plus - we talk about Rain. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A HIT REPLAYS: - RAIN (비) - WHY DON’T WE (Feat. 청하 (CHUNG HA)) https://youtu.be/liZ5f-8NLHo - [라비(RAVI)] 범(feat.Chillin Homie, Kid Milli) https://youtu.be/8XvGaLdtcJk - 릴보이(lIlBOI), 원슈타인(Wonstein) - FRIENDS (Prod. Slom) https://youtu.be/aGrRfAs1fz8 - 롤링쿼츠 (Rolling Quartz) - 블레이즈 (Blaze) https://youtu.be/yZad9-BzR4w The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

K-pop Hit Replays for the 4th Week of February 202NE1, featuring Kara from Idolcast. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The best version of SHINee's "Don't Call Me:" https://youtu.be/F4IMFBqLfas HIT REPLAYS: - 머쉬베놈 (MUSHVENOM) , 저스디스 (JUSTHIS) - 옜다 (Take it) (Prod. GroovyRoom) https://youtu.be/THRvS3lHIAo - 퍼플키스(PURPLE KISS) 'Can We Talk Again' https://youtu.be/JSHL-YTxRZQ - SHINee 샤이니 'Marry You' Live @The Ringtone: SHINee is Back: https://youtu.be/GG9hPKwmeYo - CL - Wish You Were Here https://youtu.be/aMWEv_YBd8M - 선미(SUNMI) - 꼬리(TAIL) https://youtu.be/Aui0ZKIaXVc The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

K-pop journalists Lai Frances and Alexis Hodoyán join PLo for a chat reflecting on Chung Ha's first full album. Did the album break barriers for Chung Ha's global domination? Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

N.O.M (short for "Nature of Man") released a new visually stunning track, "I can't wait" which may have caught attention for the wrong reasons. We're here to tell you why you should like the song for the right reasons. Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net

When we first heard about the concept of an AI Kpop group, we were both intrigued and ambivalent. On the surface, Aespa looks and sounds like something created out of service to an incel male fantasy - hips and busts sizes that aren’t realistic with human proportions. But on the other hand, it could open the door for a lot of unprecedented creative expression. Aespa, a virtual group created by SM Entertainment, is the first girl group to push a virtual AI concept within Kpop, and it’s created quite a bit of a polarizing response among western Kpop fans. As a western Kpop fan who follows both AI and Kpop, Peter dug deeper to discover how we should feel and respond to this group. Should we embrace this virtual concept, or should we be concerned? We spoke to a few experts to provide some clues. Learn more about the speakers: - Claire Leibowicz: https://www.partnershiponai.org/team/claire-leibowicz/ - Hye Jin Lee: https://annenberg.usc.edu/faculty/hye-jin-lee - Thomas Baudinette: https://thomasbaudinette.wordpress.com/ Join us on Slack: https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net