JYP's Remarks on Fanomenon K-Pop Festival: High Risk, High Reward?
This episode explores the complex landscape of K-pop festivals, government involvement, and the strategic efforts to expand Korean pop cultu...
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20 of 372 episodesT.O.P & Nana are Dating!
T. O.P and Nana, K-pop dating scandals, and the soft launch that became a hard launch. Stephanie and PD-nim kick off with weekly K-pop hit r...
Jay Park & LNGSHOT San Francisco Concert Recap
Jay Park and LNGSHOT Serenades and Body Rolls Tour Recap with Virginia Duan Stephanie and Virginia Duan, the Mandarin Mama, recap Jay Park’s...
BLACKPINK Solo Showdown 2026
Stephanie and PD-nim kick off with two weekly hit replays before moving into the main event: a head-to-head look at Blackpink’s four recent...
EVAN "Death of Me" vs. Former Group ENHYPEN "Checkmate" Review
THE KPOPCAST: Evan vs. Enhypen, plus Dimo Rex and MCND hit replays Stephanie and PD-nim kick off a pre-Hallyuween-themed Kpopcast episode th...
BIG BANG Concert Recap 2026 World Tour in Oakland
Big Bang Concert in Oakland 20th Anniversary Tour Recap Stephanie and PD-nim recap their first in-person hangout and their night at Big Bang...
Taemin Western Cross-Over in 2026? FLOAT & GOOEY Reactions
Stephanie and PD-nim cover three big K-pop moments: Taemin’s two title tracks from Soft Violence , a second-gen girl-group comeback from Gir...
TUIDE vs. OURBIRTHDAY Which New Girl Group Had the Best 2026 Debut?
Stephanie and PD-nim compare two newly debuted girl groups from major labels: TUIDE from Hybe and OurBirthday from JYP. They also cover thei...
Where to Draw the Line? BTS Attends Chris Brown Concert
summary In this episode, we explore the controversy surrounding BTS attending a Chris Brown and Usher concert, the influence of American R&B...
Stray Kids "THIS AND THAT" Reaction & Analysis
In this episode, we explore the latest in K-pop, including new group debuts, industry controversies, and the evolving identity of groups lik...
CORTIS Showed OUT at Lollapalooza 2026, But Can They Escape Appropriation Claims?
In this episode, we analyze Cortis' recent performance at Lollapalooza, their marketing strategies, and the controversy surrounding their gr...
KATSEYE 'Animal' Analysis
BTS Boycotts the 2027 Grammys: When global superstars BTS unexpectedly pull out of the Grammys, they’re not just skipping an award show—they...
Lexie Just Left Saint Satine! Are Global Girl Groups Built to Last?
With Lexie's departure from Saint Satine, Is the K-Pop to Global Girl Group pipeline showing some cracks? In this episode, host Stephanie ch...
Did i-dle get Kpop Afrobeats Right with Gimme Dat Love?
Dive into a captivating discussion on the latest in K-pop, touching on I-dle's summer comeback "Gimme Dat Love," Jay Bs soulful debut under...
ATEEZ 'BAD': Celebration of Latin Culture or Appropriation?
Dive into this episode with special guest Theresa from It's a Kpop Thing Podcast where we unpack the latest comeback BAD from ATEEZ, includi...
Grammys New Asian Pop Category: Is this a Win for K-Pop?
This week on The Kpopcast, Stephanie, PD-nim, and special guest Syed Saquib of Genius Korea unpack the Recording Academy’s new 2027 Grammy c...
Iconic By Mistake by Katseye, LSF, Illit vs. K-Pop's Blueprint, Tinashe
In this episode, we analyze the viral K-pop track 'Iconic by Mistake' by KATSEYE, Le Sserafim, and Illit; and 'Too Easy' by the American art...
SHINee 'ATMOS' Review
SHINee Atmos: Celebrating 18 Years of Artistic Evolution & Their Latest Comeback Join us as we explore SHINee's newest release "Atmos," delv...
ZEROBASEONE vs. AND2BLE Former Groupmates Rivalry?
In this episode, we explore the dynamic shifts within K-pop groups, including Boyfriend's nostalgic comeback, XLOV's genderless concept, and...
LE SSERAFIM 'BOOMPALA' Pureflow Pt. 1 Album Review
In this episode, we analyze La Sserafim's second full-length album Pure Flow Part One and lead single BOOMPALA , discussing its thematic shi...