Ask Me About Kpop

It's movie club time again! So grab some popcorn (but not a lot, this movie isn't long) for the 2012 Teen Nick/JYP production, The Wonder Girls! In this 43 minute feature, The Wonder Girls are supposedly on tour, but they get distracted by a local contest. Meet their US crew like their new friend Mitchie and all his slang, a helpful lady from a plane, and a very uncool DJ. Plus, JYP is actually charming, a strange obsession with soul food, and that is NOT how you make a promise in America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We love 2PM a lot. You guys know that, right? Well today they are the stars of our deep dive episode, and every day they are the stars of our dreams. We've got member intros to make, a musical timeline to go through, fave b-sides to recommend, and a music video viewing to scream over. We love you 2PM. We miss you. Come home soon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time once again to play a parlor game! Listen in as we try to stump each other with a super-specific edition of Twenty Questions: Kpop style. Try to guess along! Then, a queen graces us in the random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to another episode! Today we are talking about the history of Kpop's presence in the United States. From a history lesson about the very first famous Kpop group in America (I mean, technically). The story of the Wonder Girls stint in the U.S. Plus how much the amount of touring Kpop shows has increased and how much all of our wallets and local newscasters are suffering. Then a weirdly timely group in the random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to take a little trip back into the past and watch MBC's 2009 Hit Stage Compilation! Hear some of the biggest songs from a decade as we critique outfits and hair styling choices and squeal over how smol some of our faves used to be. Plus, the most intriguing random game group yet!This episode is the FULL AUDIO version - if you want to watch along without the backing track, please listen to the other version also available in the feed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to take a little trip back into the past and watch MBC's 2009 Hit Stage Compilation! Hear some of the biggest songs from a decade as we critique outfits and hair styling choices and squeal over how smol some of our faves used to be. Plus, the most intriguing random game group yet!This episode is COMMENTARY ONLY - if you cannot watch along, please listen to the other version also available in the feed! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally time to talk about that elephant in the room, South Korea's plastic surgery industry. Learn all about how SK became a plastic surgery superpower, as we clear up misconceptions about the intentions behind the industry. Plus, we discuss idols who are loud and proud about their enhancements and a company that took idol surgery to an extreme. And finally, stay tuned/be warned about a super addictive recommendation! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for another group deep dive! This week, the legends themselves, 2NE1!! Get an intro to all the members and hear snippets of all of their discography to get the full picture of their impact on Kpop history!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're finally feeling a part of the world again, so we have some Kpop news to catch up on. Who is winning, who is breaking up, who is celebrating love and more. Then we finally get into that thing we've been saying forever about how the Korean government pays for Kpop. So enjoy a short financial history lesson about how Kpop became and continues to be an economic super power. Then, some super sweetie boys in the random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow we're finally back! And still jet lagged messes! But we're here to regale all of our tales from our recent trip to South Korea! Hear us try to explain everything that 'School: Oz' turned out to be, what made us cry in the SMTOWN museum, and how eerily close we actually got to our faves. Plus some shopping tips and a few recommendations if you want to plan your own trip! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hey we're on vacation in Korea! But we couldn't leave y'all hanging without an episode! So today, we are reading some of your lovingly written emails about your biases! Turns out, our listeners like a lot of the same people, including one specific member of BTS. Who is it? Well you have to listen to find out! Thank you so much for all the amazing emails you sent, even if yours was not read. See you when we're back from our trip!!! :D Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Bias time once again!! Today we are recapping our bias ep from last year, and discussing how feelings have and haven't changed since. Then, we're diving into all the biases we have acquired in the last year. Many stirring different, uncharted feelings for both of us. Stay tuned next week for yet another bias episode, with biases sent in by listeners like you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have to tell you about the beauty we saw!! But first we discuss a few recent releases that have our attention at the moment. Then, a recap of the Astro concert we saw last weekend! Hear way too many details about their outfits (seriously we can't stress enough how great the jackets were) and a post-concert sentiment from a dedicated Aroha. Finally, literal actual tiny children (we mean it this time) in the random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 songs. 1 title. Who will come out on top? Find out today as we break down 10 different boy group songs that all have the same title, "Beautiful". Then, one of Angelica's ultimate groups in the random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon's co-worker Jordan Duffy is a burgeoning Kpop fan who has never ever spoken about her Kpop love aloud. And oh boy did she speak today. Listen as Jordan introduces us to a bunch of young groups we know nothing about...oops. Then of course we force some of our faves on her. And finally, a spooky vampire random game! Follow Jordan on instagram! @jordankduffyListen to her music! http://www.jordanduffymusic.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's a giggly episode today as we dive into co-ed Kpop groups throughout history! There's good music and some bad first gen singing, bullying scandals and just a bit of sexy dancing. Plus the cutest summer girl group in the random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for another group deep dive! This week we celebrate the legendary princesses of Kpop, Girl's Generation! Hear clips from their entire discography in order, while we talk comeback concepts, unforgettable choreo, questionable wigs, member changes and more. Bow down to the women who showed us what a Kpop girl group could be! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh hey, good to see you again. We have A LOT to say about some current Kpop comebacks and other happenings, so we have to do that for awhile. Then, we're continuing to build a collection of Kpop Parlour Games you can play with your friends and family! Please keep your eyes peeled for #MULLETWATCH2019 and alert us to all suspicious hair activities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We watched a lot of commercials in this one. Sorry if you get any of the jingles stuck in your head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To keep rolling along on the subject of K-dramas, it's time to talk about their soundtracks! KDrama OSTs dominate the charts, and make us feel all the feels. So we're listening to some of the most popular OSTs of all time and some of our favorites all while dishing about their dramas of origin. Then we are once again too late to a random game group. Check out our Taemin 'Want' reaction on our YouTube channel! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

K-drama is an integral part of the Hallyu wave around the world. And since we barely watch dramas, we called in some experts. Please welcome from the Noona Ya Business podcast, Becca & Megan! We chat about how they got into the Kdrama life, the history of Korean tv around the world, our favorite idol actors, and Kdrama tropes we love to hate. Make sure you're subscribed to our YouTube channel for exclusive bonus video content from this ep!Follow Noona Ya Business on Twitter @noonayabusiness Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the very first edition of Ask Me About Kpop Movie Club! First, we have to talk through a recent trauma at the movies. Then, we go through the 2014 dance romance 'Make Your Move' starring Kpop princess BoA. From dance sex, to random saxophones there's... a lot to say. We read some reviews from you the listener, and the random game is listening to us again. Then we cede our recommendation time to complain about Seventeen. See you next week for a super special 50th ep!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How did one second generation girl group go from being steps away from greatness, only to lose it overnight? We are finding out in this investigative episode of Ask Me About Kpop. We're going through T-ara's career in order, listening to some of their releases, and trying to make sense of the multi-year scandal that tarnished their careers forever. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Birthday to us! We've been doing this podcast for one wonderful year! We're taking a stroll down memory lane to talk about some of your favorite episodes! Thank you all for a wonderful year of podcasting, here's to many more! Make sure to stay tuned til the end for a supercut of favorite moments <3 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the first podcast of 2019!!! First up we must address the recent 'Kennie' "scandal" as requested. Then it's time to learn all about the Korean broadcast channels end of the year song festivals! This year we watched MBC's Gayo Daejaejeon and we will describe it to you in great detail. Plus, an old school co-ed group in the first random game of 2019! Happy new year! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2018 has been quite a year for Kpop. And we don't know about y'all but we're exhausted from all the greatness. We're talking the trends and tropes of Kpop in 2018 that we will remember for all time. Then, we pick our top 10 fave songs from 10 different categories. And finally, a dream come true group in the random game. We'll catch y'all in 2019! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are remembering our dear Kim Jonghyun and all the contributions he made to Kpop as a songwriter and solo artist. Listen to some songs he wrote for other artists, and sample his solo discography. Then we discuss his stint on Blue Night Radio and the inspiration he found from his listeners. There will be tears, but plenty of smiles too. Remember that it's always okay to feel your feelings. We love you all. Jonghyun, you are our inspiration. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to AMAK! This week we're trying to make sense of all the Korean award shows that happen at the end of each year. We're going through show by show to explain what awards are given out and why. Then we spend some time talking about the REAL reasons award shows are worth it. Then, a spooky collab in the random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We don't know anything about sports, or fantasy sports, but we know that we love boys. So we made up a dumb game where we build a fantasy boy group! Listen to use agonize over these pointless decisions, and send us your own fantasy group! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have been waiting to talk about this as long as we've had a podcast, so strap in for a lot of excited yelling. We are gabbing all about our favorite reality show, We Got Married and passionately defending our obsession. Then we walk you through the entire 'Khuntoria' season in order and describe it to you since you can't watch it anymore, sorry. This episode might be just for us, but that's okay cause it's our podcast ;) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I hope you've got a lot of time on your hands for tv watching because today we are talking about 9 of our favorite reality shows that often feature idols! What are idols like when they get new roommates? Or try to run a business? What about when you drop them in the jungle? All that and much more, plus another queen of Kpop graces our random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's so good to be back!! We have a lot of great stuff planned and can't wait to jump back in! First, we're catching up on some Kpop news we couldn't talk about over the hiatus. Then we try our best to recommend some underrated groups. Finally, some government conspiracy in the random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! And in honor of EXO's latest comeback, we're here with an EXOciting look at their EXOrdinary career so far! Learn about the past and present members of EXO and join us as we EXOplore their EXOrbitant discography, including their November 2018 album, "Don't Mess Up My Tempo." We'll recommend some EXOllent B-side tracks, and finish up with a definitely-not-random viewing of the "Monster" mv.Please note: We will not be going into EXOcessive detail about EXO's concept, contract disputes, or dating scandals, as those topics have been EXOhaustively EXOmined in previous episodes.Welcome back EXO! We missed you!!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ask Me About Kpop is an educational Kpop podcast that requires no previous knowledge of the Kpop industry Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're going to spend a little bit of time talking about Korean artists who often lend their voices to Kpop collabs. Hear a little about their backstory, and some of the Kpop songs they have featured on. All of our artists today have their own thriving careers, and we hope you will want to check out some of their solo work. Then, hear us fully fall in love with the random game group a few minutes too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to talk about a topic we've been avoiding since the beginning. Scary, obsessed, stalker "Sasaeng" fans and their counterpart, the anti-fan. Every story in this episode is upsetting. It's all upsetting. Never be like these people. EVER. Then the random number picker is being a creep again. I need a nap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this girl power packed episode, we're running down the TWENTY(!!!!) girl groups that have debuted so far this year. We listen to their debut single and talk about concepts and future hopes for the groups. Then, the random number generator (after a hiccup) delivers the exact name we needed to see. #supportgirlgroups2018 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You asked for it, and waited patiently, so we're dropping a bonus ep all about whatever the hell is happening at Cube. First, we give a detailed timeline of everything that has happened this summer regarding Hyuna and Pentagon to give a full picture of what we know. Then we just yell and speculate and get ourselves real upset for an hour. Sound good? Cool cool cool. Everything is fine. This is fine. Remember, you asked for this. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In what will probably be the first of many, we're doing an episode on Korean Variety shows! We're joined by actor, writer and dancer Chuck Maa! We learn a little about Chuck and hear about his experience on America's Best Dance Crew. Then we talk a little about K-Variety's role in an idol's career, and discuss just a few of Chuck's favorite shows to watch. Then, a itty bitty baby boy group in the random game!Follow Chuck on instagram! @chuckmaa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Strap on your boots and get your head shaved cause we're going to the military! It's time to learn about South Korean Military Conscription and all that it means for your fave boy groups. We learn about different types of military jobs, what training is like, and the controversy that put an end to the 'celebrity unit'. We wonder how second gen idols headed off to the military will fair in the future, and pay tribute to all our idols currently serving. Then, a pretty BIG group in the random game! Choongsong! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The sun outside and current state of Kpop have got us heated! So it's time to chill by the pool with some of our favorite Kpop Summer Songs! Which songs are best for driving to the beach with the windows down, and which ones are essential on the block party playlist! Then stay tuned for a group we've sort of gotten before in the random game! Also: make sure to use the gifs of Angelica crying over Seventeen as much as possible. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As promised since like, episode two, it's time to talk contract disputes! We will cover two of the most high profile, drawn out courtroom battles between groups and their companies. Find out what their reasoning was, and how the court, and the public reacted. Then, a hear a "high-tech" song from the Gen 1 group our random generator chose! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we had hope to have a fun discussion about idols who are not from Korea, or aren't Korean at all. But the discussion ended up being pretty depressing. Love your favorite foreign idols extra hard! They need the love <3 Plus, a scarily-appropriate group in the random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

YAAAY Angelica is back! And we are re-capping our amazing weekend at KCON LA! Hear all about what and who we saw on the convention floor. Plus, what we wore, the people we met, and the amazing concert on Sunday night! Then, a random game group we've been waiting for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're taking a little detour off our regular Kpop path to learn about a different corner of the Korean music market. Shannon is joined by comedian, actor and musician Peter Stoia to learn all about South Korean Punk and Metal music! Let's f**k s**t up!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Breaking Kpop dating news has Shannon in an actual tizzy. So listen to her have a breakdown on mic about how much she loves Hyuna and E'Dawn and the fact that they love each other. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon is joined by some of her lovely coworkers to watch some recent Kpop videos and see what they think! Spoiler alert: They loved it. Follow all my pals!@radioTFB | @mattapodaca | @yayforzig | @danawickens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Shannon is joined by actor, improviser, writer and long time K-pop lover, Jane Kim! Hear about Jane's roots in K-pop and her college thesis on it's impact on the world. Shannon learns more about 'girl crush' concepts and all the merits of an elimination reality show. Stay tuned for a very 'winning' group in the random game, and the most unique recommendation so far! Follow Jane on instagram! @jane1kim Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Shannon is joined by her dear musician husband Wade to talk about Kpop groups that play their own instruments! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shannon's on her own for this one. So, she's sharing some tips and resources that she has acquired on her self-taught journey to learning Korean. Then, learn 5 Korean words commonly found in Kpop songs. Congrats you're fluent now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.