Ask Me About Kpop

This week we are continuing our discussion of Kpop solos with breakout artists! Hear about 10 solo artists that took a quick break from their groups to do albums of their own! Who had a 'syndrome' named after them? And whose concert was investigated for obscenity? Find out all this and much more! **YES we understand that omissions were made! We will find a way to talk about everyone eventually WE SWEAR** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back! This week we're diving into a few Kpop artists who originally debuted as solo artists. From the queen, Uhm Jung Hwa, all the way up to current stars like Eric Nam. Learn about the impact that Rain made on the world, and what makes IU the superstar she is. All that plus a pretty sweaty random game on this week's Ask Me About Kpop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, it was probably inevitable that this happened. So strap in for 162 minutes of nothing but SHINee content. We've got 10 years of history and infinite fangirl feelings to get through. Learn about each member of SHINee, and their impressive discography. We share some of our favorite SHINee deep cuts that we think you should listen to. Then it's time to address the tragedy we suffered in 2017, and how SHINee and Shawols are coping and looking forward to the future. Finally we will wrap things up with a not-so-random viewing of 'Ring Ding Dong'. Happy 10th anniversary SHINee!! We love all 5 of you so very much! "Always be with you" US Suicide Prevention Hotline - 1-800-273-8255 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're wrapping up our discussion of the Kpop "generations" with a quick rundown of what makes the new generation special. Then we answer questions from you, the listener! Find out the origin of the word "stan" and hear us do our best fanchants! As well as some of our "unpopular kpop opinions" we hope you still love us when we're finished!! Go listen to the new SHINee album! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time for part two of our Kpop generations specials! Learn all about some 2nd generation groups and what set them apart from the idols that came before. This is the real beginning of the Hallyu wave. Learn how advances in technology made for a new Kpop experience. Reminisce about the early days of anime hair and a time when subtitles were worth waiting for. Then we got a numerically confusing group in our random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally time for a Kpop history lesson! We're going all the way back to the 90s to find out how Kpop as we know it was born. Hear us chat about bad cgi in early music videos, teen rebellion lyrics, big hair and really really baggy pants. How did fans interact with their idols with such limited internet access? Why were all those kids lined up outside the bank? Put on your tiny sunglasses, pull your bangs into your face and let's learn together shall we? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Following up on a previous episode, we're exploring even more fun Kpop projects. From multi-group sub-units, to special stages, and SM Entertainment's ambitious collaboration project. Plus, a super dramatic random game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's nothing better than seeing your fave group live and in person. This week we're talking all about Kpop concerts. Hear about our experience at KTMF 2018 and how the fan project turned out! Then we deep dive in to the different types of Kpop concerts and what to expect if you're attending. Plus some important vocabulary words to help you navigate the concert DVD menu. Finally, we have quite a few thoughts about the group we got in this week's random game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What is a Sub-unit? Well, tune in and find out! We are chatting about some of the notable sub-units throughout the years leading up to currently promoting sub-units. Then, we finally got a fave group in the random game!! See you next week with an update from KTMF2018! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's finally time for our long awaited 'biases' episode! Tune in for some vocabulary words and a short Korean lesson right up top. Then we read out some emails from our lovely listeners about the idols they hold dear. After that, we're not sure what happened? But listen to your dear hosts have an absolute meltdown and fully black out while trying to explain their feelings. Later, we compose ourselves to watch a hip hop boy group during the random game.It's almost KTMF18 time! Get in your fan project donations while there's still time. And send us pics of your bias(es)! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music videos are an essential part of Kpop, as a tool to not only showcase the album concept, but to reward fans for vigilant streaming. Tune in as we discuss the production companies that make Kpop MVs possible, and go over some of our favorite odd video tropes. Then we will discuss a few fave MVs that we love to watch! Stay tuned for a very colorful random game at the end! Don't forget there's still time to participate in our fan project! More info @amakpoppod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Choreography is a special and important part of Kpop. It's one of our favorite parts in fact. So come along and listen to us try to describe dances on an audio podcast. Learn about point dances everyone and their mom learned, and the choreographers who make them possible. Stay tuned for a different type of group in the random game. And don't forget to donate to our KTMF18 Fan Project! Now go learn a Kpop dance! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to find out why the actual CD may be the least important part of a Kpop album. They're immaculately packaged, and full of surprises and we will teach you about the must-have collector's items and where to get them. PLUS stay tuned to the end for a very special fan project announcement! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s EPISODE TEN!!!! So we’re going to take a short study break to answer 10 fun Kpop get-to-know you questions! Like, "What idol do you want to have a drink with?" or "What dance skill would you ask the choreography genie for?" And much much more! Find all 10 questions on our social media and tell us your answers! @amakpoppod basically everywhere! ;) Thanks for listening to these first 10 episodes! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the second semester of our Fandom series. This time we're getting in some deeper questions about KPop fan clubs. Which ones are free to join and which will cost you? What would possess someone to give up all their time to follow idols to events? Also we learn about some of the frivolous gifts fans have given to their idols, and some truly extraordinary projects that make the world a better place. Then, we get real upset by the haircuts sported by our Random Game group. Which fan club card would you want in your wallet? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to take a dive into the deep end with all that comes with Kpop fandom. How does one show others what Kpop team they are on? Are you a member of an adorable military? Perhaps a strawberry colored bear? What shade is 'Cosmic Latte' anyway? And how much practice does it take to shout 13 names? We've got all the answers to make sure you fit in with the crowd when you get to see your faves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Korean music shows are an integral part of the Kpop world and the Hallyu wave. But why is it called a comeback if you haven't been gone long? Learn all about the history of different Music Shows and what makes them special. We've got all kinds of facts about voting and trophies and your favorite idol hosts, as well as helping you find out where you can watch! Then, we are swept off our feet by a new boy group in our Kpop Random Game! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you watched the Olympics closing ceremony and were left with your jaw on the floor, we're here to help you pick it up! Join us for a very special mini episode where we basically scream like lunatics about the performances by Kpop superstars CL and EXO. The world is forever changed, welcome to it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So, who is responsible for all this Kpop anyway? Fans hate them, but they are the ones behind it all. Tune in for a crash course on some of the most prevalent Korean entertainment companies and their role in the world of Kpop. Learn all about "The Big 3" and where we think they would sit in the hypothetical Kpop high school cafeteria. Plus stick around for some classic OG Kpop in our random game! NOTE: All company net worths mentioned are in KRW Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Valentine's Day! We're taking advantage of this special day of love to have a saucy chat about the love lives of Kpop idols! Where do idols go to smooch when they're being watched at all times? Why did a picture of two Oreos cause full fan meltdowns? Who is that running around without pants?! Who got married secretly and who DGAF and married his muse in front of the world? All this and not much else on this very special AMAK! This episode is brought to you by delayed flights to LAX and Kroger brand DayQuil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about group aesthetics and album concepts! We're talking in broad terms about the way Kpop groups present themselves. Find out the origin of the term "Beast Idol" and wonder why all the "Fairy Idols" film their music videos in meadows. Plus we talk about the group with the most complicated concept of all time (Hint: it's obviously EXO). Stick around for another round of our new Random Group Game and let us know if you have a better idea for a segment title. Come back next week for a very special episode! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's time to learn about Kpop groups and what makes them tick. Who is in charge of keeping everyone in line? Why do so many groups have a rapper? (Spoiler alert: we didn't figure that one out.) And what does your blood type have to do with anything? Plus, we've got a brand new segment to help us all explore the world of Kpop together. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking Kpop Trainees! Let's learn about what it takes to be a kpop star, from global auditions all the way to the debut stage. We've got all kinds of stories about idols who spent near decades in training and others who barely trained at all. Plus Angelica tries to stump Shannon with a little casting story quiz. We finish up by watching the greatest debut stage of all time: SHINee's "Replay". Check our website for all relevant links as always! Now go and practice your wink! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to our very first episode of Ask Me About Kpop! We're starting out with Kpop basics like the concept of a Korean Idol and the Hallyu wave! Hear Shannon & Angelica's Kpop origin stories and our plans for the future of this podcast! Let's get started! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.