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
The Surreal Art of MAMAMOO's "Starry Night"
What do Vincent Van Gogh and MAMAMOO have in common? Raman and DJ PeterLo dive into the surreal art of this house comeback single.
Hit Replays:
- BIGBANG - 꽃 길 (Flower Road) https://youtu.be/wowAOdTY…
Hit Replays:
- BIGBANG - 꽃 길 (Flower Road) https://youtu.be/wowAOdTY…
00:28:57 |
Mon 26 Mar 2018
J-Hope's Message to BTS ARMY in HIXTAPE
What was J-Hope trying to tell us in his mixtape, HIXTAPE? We discover with "Daydream" and "Airplane" in particular.
Ariana, Stephanie and PLo discuss the messages BTS ARMY can take away from the alb…
Ariana, Stephanie and PLo discuss the messages BTS ARMY can take away from the alb…
00:50:49 |
Fri 23 Mar 2018
Why We Love The Beat of NCT U's "Boss"
Behind-the-scenes kpopcast editor, Michaela, joins hosts Stephanie and Peter to discuss NCT U's "Boss"
Watch Kpop Junkee's MV Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DBd1-90dCo
Hit Replays:
- BoA 보아 '…
Watch Kpop Junkee's MV Theory: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DBd1-90dCo
Hit Replays:
- BoA 보아 '…
00:31:35 |
Fri 09 Mar 2018
Red Velvet's "Bad Boy" Explained & Deconstructed
Welcoming two special guests, we host music theorist Rhodri of The KpopShow and video theorist Kpop Junkee to deconstruct Red Velvet's "Bad Boy."
Follow Rhodri of The Kpop Show:
twitter.com/rhodrirhodr…
Follow Rhodri of The Kpop Show:
twitter.com/rhodrirhodr…
00:36:07 |
Thu 22 Feb 2018
The Delicate Memories of iKON's "Love Scenario"
iKON replays a rosy analogue-film memory over and over again in their comeback title "Love Scenario." This week, Stephanie and DJ PeterLo dive into how well iKON capitalizes on that concept in the vi…
00:26:26 |
Wed 07 Feb 2018
Why Sunmi's "Heroine" is 2018's Kpop Feminist Anthem
Sunmi performs on a metaphorical stage for "Heroine," and despite tragedy, 'the show must go on.' Kpopcast hosts Stephanie and DJ Peter Lo explain why Sunmi's "Heroine" could be this year's feminist …
00:28:36 |
Sun 28 Jan 2018
'Regret' Deconstructed In Infinite's “Tell Me”
Infinite's "Tell Me" arrives a year and a half - which is practically a decade in kpop-years. Did the comeback live up to our expectations? We explore the theme of regret shown in the music video con…
00:29:18 |
Mon 15 Jan 2018
The Top 10 Kpop Songs of 2017 To Remember
Kpop, often known for its competitive rankings, is sometimes harder to rank among friends. In this year-end-episode of the Kpocast, the hosts showcase their personal honorable mentions and present th…
00:33:19 |
Sat 06 Jan 2018
How To Be A Parent In Kpop
In this panel discussion, The Kpopcast welcomes voices in and around the community on what it means to be a kpop parent. If you've ever wondered what it takes, or simply marveled over the life-balanc…
00:58:10 |
Sun 17 Dec 2017
Were Our Hearts Shaken Or Stirred By TWICE?
Editor's Note: we recorded this live on Periscope, so it has a bit less polish than we usually have.
TWICE's "Heart Shaker" produced a polarized reaction from the Kpopcast team, and we dive into our …
TWICE's "Heart Shaker" produced a polarized reaction from the Kpopcast team, and we dive into our …
00:31:36 |
Fri 15 Dec 2017
"You In Me" Is A Winning Pair of KARD's
Editor's Note: we recorded this just before KARD's surprise prequel "Trust Me" dropped.
In this episode, we'll put KARD's "You In Me" to our Daebak or Not test, and explore some of the meaning/messag…
In this episode, we'll put KARD's "You In Me" to our Daebak or Not test, and explore some of the meaning/messag…
00:33:49 |
Thu 07 Dec 2017
Quick Update: We're Still Alive!
We just wanted to provide a quick update for those who were wondering: yes, we're still alive and going. We've been busy with traveling and our day jobs but we've have more ahead on the calendar.
We'…
We'…
00:12:32 |
Tue 28 Nov 2017
Why We're Moved By Taemin
Editor's Note: this was recorded back in October so it's a bit dated. We're catching up on episodes due to work/life balance and hope to be getting back into our weekly cadence soon.
For this episode,…
For this episode,…
00:34:20 |
Thu 09 Nov 2017
Why We're Divided On GOT7's "You Are"
You couldn't have a more polarized reaction to GOT7's "You Are" on this episode of The Kpopcast. We provide our contrasting views on the single and offer insight on what may be driving this divide.
Th…
Th…
00:36:58 |
Thu 19 Oct 2017
SVT Leads HYPHY Kpop With "Change Up"
Seventeen has a history of successfully spinning out sub-unit concepts and singles. Reviewing SVT Leaders' "Change Up," co-hosts Stephanie and DJ PLo found similarities in the song with Nor Cal hyphy…
00:30:32 |
Wed 11 Oct 2017
What Does IU Do At Night?
IU's "Sleepless Rainy Night" and "Last Night Story" has Peter and Stephanie playfully questioning the idol's evening choices. The Kpopcast reviews the two singles in this double shot of Daebak or Not…
00:42:16 |
Sun 01 Oct 2017
The DNA of BTS
BTS' "DNA" encourages the listener introspection before outward love, and we discuss why this is. Guest Ariana, DJ Peterlo and Soupermatic digest the appeal of the comeback in this episode of the Kpo…
00:36:36 |
Sat 23 Sep 2017
EXO's "Power" Is The Best Kpop Fantasy
Was EXO's "Power" so ridiculous that it was good? We discuss the pros and cons of this LDN Noise produced track - Portal-robots, kitties, lasers and all.
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00:28:05 |
Sun 17 Sep 2017
BTS Tells You To "Love Yourself"
In a special panel episode, The Kpopcast gathers BTS ARMY to discuss the theory, significance and meaning of the BTS "Love Yourself" highlight videos.
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00:44:43 |
Sat 09 Sep 2017
How "Babe" infantilizes HyunA
"Babe" deviated away from the typical sound we've heard from HyunA; but does this song give say something profound about her career as a kpop artist? Rhodri of The Kpop Show rejoins DJ PLo as the two…
00:49:18 |
Tue 05 Sep 2017
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