Kpopcast

One kpop podcast alone wasn't enough to confront the challenge in recapping the best summer hits of 2018. In this special episode we welcome fellow kpop podcasters Ask Me About Kpop, Kpop Hot Pot and K-Pop Unmuted. Listen to our collective picks on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/2DHSM7yBaqrkFfNcjr2CZn?si=GzxD4arLTiamNv6WxutNvA Follow our guests: Ask Me About Kpop: - Twitter.com/AMAKpopPod - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-me-about-kpop/id1336185129?mt=2 Kpop Hot Pot: - twitter.com/KpopHotpot - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/kpop-hot-pot/id1042165178?mt=2 K-Pop Unmuted: - twitter.com/kpopunmuted - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/k-pop-unmuted/id1119548698?mt=2 The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/rhodrirhodri twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat

Chip tunes and video game samples were Red Velvet's 2018 summer song. Was it Daebak or Not? Hit Replays: - BTS (방탄소년단) LOVE YOURSELF 結 Answer 'Epiphany' Comeback Trailer https://youtu.be/fIkZOLsnoqY - iKON - '죽겠다(KILLING ME)' https://youtu.be/RyVS7R9PN6U - 빌런 (Villain) - 마니또 (Manitto) https://youtu.be/DOwW1ncE9gA Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=UCAjowLtQlOfdHHXJ0p_tA Listen to the music in this episode: - AZWZ's dope remixes: https://soundcloud.com/azwzofficial - Mighty Rocksters' awesome kpop rock covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWx6BDM79tOcn3eNmUPtow/ - Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA - JHN-Studio's 8Bit Treasures: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWvrB8eZ18wB5o7QnzMAdcA The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/rhodrirhodri twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat

Reasons to love Seungri? Let us count the ways as Stephanie, Rhodri and PLo a bit off the rails from the usual Kpopcast format. Editor's note: This was recorded in July. Hit Replays: - MINSEO(민서) _ Is Who https://youtu.be/IT7e8OtHzKM - SEUNGRI - ‘WHERE R U FROM (Feat. MINO)’ https://youtu.be/m2MtOeuCgh8 - 정세운 - 20 SOMETHING (Prod. 멜로망스 정동환, 정세운) (JEONG SEWOON) https://youtu.be/0x2jQSjpKQU Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=eVhnvVUCS8yCtWzcR9R6NA The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/rhodrirhodri twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Follow Mighty Rocksters' awesome kpop rock covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWx6BDM79tOcn3eNmUPtow/ Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA Check out Smyang Piano's music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkV-EsKn5xHgZDLZsPnJwA

Seventeen has balanced a dichotomy between EDM and acoustic; aegyo and edgy. So how did Seventeen's "Oh My" fare as a summer bop? Editor's Note: this was recorded back in July. Hit Replays: - 다비치 (Davichi) - 마치 우린 없었던 사이 (Prod. 정키) (Nostalgia (Prod. JungKey))https://youtu.be/A-Pb7XfHD7Y - ELRIS(엘리스) _ Summer Dream https://youtu.be/tpLro7n3PWo - DAY6 "Shoot Me" https://youtu.be/g2X2LdJAIpU Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=2SJRPfYDRhiC_fzDyvHo4w The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/rhodrirhodri twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Follow Mighty Rockstars' awesome kpop rock covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWx6BDM79tOcn3eNmUPtow/ Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA Check out Smyang Piano's music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkV-EsKn5xHgZDLZsPnJwA

Kpop is known for its comebacks and concept changes. Apink, who long pioneered the innocent girl next door concept, have come back with a darker and mature look. Was it Daebak or Not? Apink Panda and reputable kpop journalist, Jacques, joins. Follow Jacques: twitter.com/arcadeyblog Editor's Note: this was recorded back in July (before Triple H). Hit Replays: - Yoonmirae(윤미래) _ You & Me (Feat. Junoflo(주노플로)) https://youtu.be/gZ8fT8SwLJM - 경리(나인뮤지스) GYEONG REE(9MUSES) - BLUE MOON https://youtu.be/KDszSrddGBc - Jessi(제시) _ Down https://youtu.be/ptCYIPQHoGA Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=1iFGuYfiSZCETZEdhzo98A The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/rhodrirhodri twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA Check out Smyang Piano's music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkV-EsKn5xHgZDLZsPnJwA

Momoland's "Baam" was a clear formula copy from "BBoom BBoom," but was the song daebak or not? Editor's note: this was recorded back in June. Hit Replays: - TAEYEON 태연 'Something New' https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im1UUY8dQIk - Kim Dong Han(김동한) _ SUNSET https://youtu.be/CQNvMyQTIHw Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=8F0pSfbfSqe4dBEEVJor3Q The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/rhodrirhodri twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA Check out Smyang Piano's music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkV-EsKn5xHgZDLZsPnJwA

A year since their last release, Blackpink broke free of the YG dungeon; but was the comeback worthy of the wait? Kpopcast's Stephanie, Raman and Ariana assess. Editor's note: this was recorded back in June. Hit Replays: - BLACKPINK (블랙핑크) - 'SEE U LATER' https://youtu.be/f0dgOY9bQ7g - 땡 - RM, SUGA, J-HOPE https://soundcloud.com/bangtan/ddceremony - BTOB(비투비) _ Only one for me(너 없인 안 된다) https://youtu.be/fHQkdIGue3k Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=ZT8bf-_tTkWjqbpn50OgQg The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/rhodrirhodri twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA Check out Smyang Piano's music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkV-EsKn5xHgZDLZsPnJwA

If you're catching up on kpop for 2018, or revisiting this year's best hits, the Kpopcast staff each give their respective top picks for the year (thus far). See how we each ranked our top picks for the year thus far: https://kpopcast.net/2018/07/05/14-best-kpop-songs-of-1h-2018/ Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=ngZQCQPfQ1ist2OvgLgCgA The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/rhodrirhodri twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat

What are the understated messages and meanings behind SHINee's "Good Evening" that Shawols were quick to identify? These and more are discussed on this episode with special guest Shannon of the Ask Me About Kpop Podcast. Catch The Ask Me About Kpop Podcast: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-me-about-kpop/id1336185129?mt=2 Editor's Note: this was recorded back in May. We're catching up on recordings. Hit Replays: - KHAN(칸) - I'm Your Girl ? https://youtu.be/D6Xx6E-DcKk - 문별(Moon Byul) - SELFISH (Feat. 슬기 of Red Velvet) https://youtu.be/diwrEUG6gBg - PRISTIN V(프리스틴 V) _ Get It(네 멋대로) https://youtu.be/-z3iyydFevQ Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=cfRxBFJdTJqdDN_1ClLzRw The Kpopcast Crew: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/rhodrirhodri twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA Check out Smyang Piano's music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkV-EsKn5xHgZDLZsPnJwA

Did BTS' "Fake Love" live up to the hype? The Kpopcast team gives the song a review. Editor's Note: This was recorded back in May before the "extended" version - we're catching up on show recordings. BTS Hit Replays: - The Truth Untold - Anpanman - Magic Shop - 134340 Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=Pw9qppEITFiX6KPZqmWCDg Watch Jungkook's Abs: https://youtu.be/HQaU3GU4l5s Chat with us: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA

Is it Jeon SoYeon? Probably. Editor's Note: We hella mispronounced (G)I-DLE's name throughout. We know better now. This was recorded back in May - we're catching up on show recordings. Watch (G)I-DLE Perform Dance covers in public: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUK4X97Fzzc Hit Replays: - CARLA(칼라) - 필요없어 I don't need you https://youtu.be/eDFyozP2WCA - BTS - Intro: Singularity https://youtu.be/p8npDG2ulKQ - HYO 'Sober (Feat. Ummet Ozcan)' https://youtu.be/T87wXAJe-_M Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=JpPhAwH7Q1aVDuuCzzCSPw Chat with us: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA

GFriend's "Time For the Moon Night" involves each of the members in their own unique storylines in a way which is thought provoking for Kpop MV storytelling. Kpopcast gals, Stephanie and Ariana provide their perspectives as they review. Get 15% off any Sudio purchase with promo code "KPOP" goo.gl/abK8cA Editor's Note: This was recorded back in April/May - we're catching up on show recordings. Catch Kpop Junkee's Theory: https://youtu.be/rSr_YIYVuw4 Hit Replays: - Yoonmirae(윤미래) _ KawiBawiBo(가위바위보) https://youtu.be/gAzdJCPdkJ4 - 효린(HYOLYN) - 달리(Dally) (Feat.GRAY) https://youtu.be/AoZFLCy-P-8 Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=q-tGjLZPRm63ONlP5nVSoA Chat with us: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA

Editor's Note: This was recorded way back in April before BTS' latest album (we're catching up on old recordings). We welcome Natalie from the "First Time with BTS?" podcast as Ariana and DJ PLo discuss the messages they each took from the BTS Euphoria reel. Catch the "First Time with BTS?" podcast: https://soundcloud.com/bangtanpodcast Chat with us: twitter.com/bangtanpodcast twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA Check out Smyang Piano's music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkV-EsKn5xHgZDLZsPnJwA

Editor's Note: This was recorded back in April - we're catching up on show recordings. In this episode, Kpop Junkee, Raman, Soupermatic and DJ PLo review Twice's "What Is Love?" Get 15% off any Sudio purchase with promo code "KPOP" https://goo.gl/abK8cA Watch Kpop Junkee's Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgT3BhX-7Yq7s4zPjzkTF7Q Hit Replays: - UNB - ONLY ONE https://youtu.be/XWpmShosogw - Super (Senior) Junior 슈퍼주니어 'Lo Siento (Feat. Leslie Grace)' https://youtu.be/ZbB4SYJNuTo Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=d2au_wFXSnq7RmPCzecAEA Chat with us: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA

Did WINNER's experiment with an autotune style succeed in "Everyday?" Raman, Ariana and DJ PLo discuss the concept and audio from this return from our k-tropical house boys of YG Entertainment. Hit Replays: - PENTAGON(펜타곤) _ Shine(빛나리) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nu2yQ1zYDYU - Wanna One (워너원) - '약속해요 (I.P.U.)' https://youtu.be/2NlNEj2mCIg - EXID (이엑스아이디)] 내일해(LADY) 뮤직 비디오 https://youtu.be/Q1JiptOTxno Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/kpopcast/playlist/72O7VTSxmAKA3wIORNqBBr?si=cR2tmEDlRWOx-onZxQDgjA Chat with us: twitter.com/TheKpopcast twitter.com/Sparker2 twitter.com/Ariana_Y_Khan twitter.com/michaelajkpop twitter.com/Soupermatic twitter.com/DJPeterLo kpopcast.net #kpopchat Check out Doo Piano's piano music covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNoN7dpdAlglcQWUn2pFjDA Check out Smyang Piano's music covers: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOkV-EsKn5xHgZDLZsPnJwA