Kpopcast: for the best sounds & ideas in Kpop

Bringing you the best sounds and ideas in K-pop each week. Featuring guests in and around the k-pop community. On a regular basis, we recommend "hit replay" songs you should listen to, as well as provide semi-regular in-depth k-pop editorial told nowhere else.

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Update frequency: every 7 days
Average duration: 47 minutes
Episodes: 329
Years Active: 2017 - 2025

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The Caution & Seduction of Sunmi's "Siren"

In Greek mythology, Sirens were dangerous seductresses who lured sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck. Sunmi continues to reinvent herself with a song that both entices…

00:26:43 | Mon 24 Sep 2018

BTS: Global Idol, Artist

We welcome Monique Jones of COLORwebmag to join us in discussing the global appeal of BTS' "IDOL."

Follow Monique:
- twitter.com/moniqueblognet
- http://colorwebmag.com/

Hit Replays:
- BTS (방탄소년단) LOVE Y…

00:36:52 | Sun 16 Sep 2018

The Endless Kpop Summer of 2018

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…

00:41:17 | Sun 09 Sep 2018

Red Velvet's 8-Bit "Power Up"

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
- i…

00:26:34 | Fri 24 Aug 2018

Seungri-Bae, Saranghae

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 …

00:32:02 | Thu 16 Aug 2018

"Oh My" Is it A Summer Bop?

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 (Davic…

00:34:02 | Fri 10 Aug 2018

Is Apink 'So Sick' of Being Cute?

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…

00:35:56 | Sat 04 Aug 2018

"BBaam BBaam" By Momoland

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.youtub…

00:28:27 | Fri 20 Jul 2018

BLACKPINK: was a year worth the wait?

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 i…

00:34:48 | Sat 14 Jul 2018

14 Best Kpop Songs of 1H 2018

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 …

00:32:34 | Fri 06 Jul 2018

Why Shawols 5HINE for "Good Evening"

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 M…

00:37:42 | Sun 01 Jul 2018

No Faking Our Love for BTS

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.

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00:29:20 | Sun 10 Jun 2018

The Allure of (G)I-DLE

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 …

00:34:38 | Wed 06 Jun 2018

How to Meet GFriend at Moon Night

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 provi…

00:32:36 | Sat 02 Jun 2018

BTS' Euphoria: A BTS ARMY Discussion

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 discu…

00:48:36 | Wed 30 May 2018

Twice is Love

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 …

00:40:33 | Mon 28 May 2018

Ladies on a Beach with Tropical Beats

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 R…

00:40:47 | Thu 26 Apr 2018

TVXQ Ages Like Fine Wine

Ariana and Rhodri take a double-shot of TVXQ reviewing "Chance of Love" and "Love Line."

Hit Replays:
- Monsta X (몬스타엑스) - Lost in the Dream
- BTS - Let Go

Listen to Hit Replays on Spotify:
https://open.…

00:46:25 | Sun 15 Apr 2018

Did Stray Kids Defy Pop With District 9?

Did JYP’s divergent boy group defy conventional expectations for kpop debuts? In a first-ever episode completely recorded, scripted and edited without DJ PLo, the staff of the Kpopcast give their rem…

00:26:06 | Sat 07 Apr 2018

How GOT7 "LOOK" at AHGASES

GOT7 has an interesting take on creating the fan-tribute MV. Ariana and DJ PLo discuss.

Hit Replays:
- 헤이즈 (Heize) - MIANHAE (Sorry)https://youtu.be/9mRicqcxQro
- Celeb Five(셀럽파이브) - Celeb Five(I wanna…

00:35:01 | Thu 29 Mar 2018

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