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
Taeyang's Hidden Messages In White Night
Taeyang's "Wake Me Up" and "Darling" tease a number of deeper details which we explore in this episode. We welcome back Rhodri of The Kpop Show to dissect the music of "Darling" in particular.
Hit Re…
Hit Re…
00:54:07 |
Sun 27 Aug 2017
Wanna One Brings Bromance In "Energetic"
Did Wanna One's "Energetic" live up to the hype? We discuss this bromantic broduction with guest host SYJOfficial who brings his expertise for the group.
Hit Replays:
- N.Flying, The Real https://www.…
Hit Replays:
- N.Flying, The Real https://www.…
00:50:57 |
Fri 18 Aug 2017
Did SNSD's Holiday Night Herald A New Generation for Kpop?
10 years later, does Girls' Generation give kpop fans something fresh and new? In a double-daebak review, we take a look at the two title tracks from Girls' Generation's "Holiday" and "All Night." Le…
00:32:20 |
Thu 10 Aug 2017
Why Kpop Fans Love JJ Project
JJ Project's "Tomorrow, Today" leaves a memorable message for many of its listeners and we dive into why that may be in the case. Guest Rhodri Thomas of The Kpop Show joins this episode to share his …
00:50:06 |
Sat 05 Aug 2017
KARD's Debut Marks The End of K-Tropical House
After three pre-debut singles (...) KARD delivers on its proper debut with "Hola Hola." For a mixed-gender group attributed with kicking-off the tropical house genre for kpop, does "Hola Hola" mark t…
00:45:12 |
Thu 27 Jul 2017
Why Red Velvet's "Red Flavor" is a Lesson in #Adulting
Red Velvet's summer jam offers perspective for young adults as they prepare for their next chapter in #adulting. The Kpopcast dives into this theory from KPOP Junkee after highlighting constructive l…
00:32:00 |
Fri 21 Jul 2017
BoA's Artistry Compromises Her Kpop Relevance
The OG Kpop Queen BoA returns with her track "CAMO" and the Kpopcast crew takes a critical look at her recent hit.
Read Nick of The Bias List's Review:
https://thebiaslist.com/2017/06/27/song-review-bo…
Read Nick of The Bias List's Review:
https://thebiaslist.com/2017/06/27/song-review-bo…
00:29:52 |
Fri 14 Jul 2017
Can Blackpink Outshine 2ne1's Shadow?
Kpop fans often make a number of natural comparisons between Blackpink and 2ne1. In light of this, we review "As If Its Your Last" to see if Blackpink is still 2ne2.
Read Jacques' review on BlackPink:…
Read Jacques' review on BlackPink:…
00:40:48 |
Mon 03 Jul 2017
SEVENTEEN's Single: Can Carats Concur with Channeled Chainsmokers?
There's no doubting that Seventeen's "Don't Wanna Cry" channels the essence of Chainsmokers' "Closer," but does it resonate with Carats and kpop fans?
Learn Korean Through K-Pop, and read the PSY post…
Learn Korean Through K-Pop, and read the PSY post…
00:46:21 |
Thu 01 Jun 2017
What Twice's "Signal" Misses In Translation
The Kpopcast attempts to interpret the mixed signs from Twice's "Signal" and offer optimistic feedback on what could have been.
Catch @kpopfanboyism's rearrangement of Signal here:
https://soundclou…
Catch @kpopfanboyism's rearrangement of Signal here:
https://soundclou…
00:38:06 |
Tue 23 May 2017
The Subversive Side of PSY
PSY's two new songs may very well be a shallow boast on hooking up with hot chicks in his 40s, but we discuss possible subversive themes behind the music.
Post production note: it is more likely that…
Post production note: it is more likely that…
01:01:37 |
Fri 12 May 2017
Triple H vs KARD: Who Did Co-ed Kpop Better?
Mixed gender groups in kpop are still novel, so naturally there's a lot of hype around the latest ventures by Cube and DSP. In this episode of the Kpopcast, we welcome Stephanie Parker and review Tri…
01:02:41 |
Fri 05 May 2017
Could KARD's "Rumor" Captivate Kpoppers? | Feat. IU, Jang HanByul, CHEEZE & SNUPER
With the completed debut for the kpop group loved by international fans, we take a critical look at K.A.R.D's latest "Rumor" release.
K.A.R.D review begins at 11:15.
Songs highlighted in this episode:
…
K.A.R.D review begins at 11:15.
Songs highlighted in this episode:
…
00:43:54 |
Wed 26 Apr 2017
Is This Minzy's Moment? | Feat. Kisum, Double Eight, SF9, MiSO
It's hard to evaluate Minzy's solo debut without 2NE1's baggage, but Kpopcast hosts give this title track a shot.
Songs highlighted in this episode:
- Kisum's "Sleep Tight"
- Double Eight's "Booster"
- S…
Songs highlighted in this episode:
- Kisum's "Sleep Tight"
- Double Eight's "Booster"
- S…
00:28:34 |
Thu 20 Apr 2017
Why You Will Love Taeyeon | Feat. Red Velvet, Teen Top, Highlight & WINNER
The Kpopcast reviews Taeyeon's "Make Me Love You" for Daebak or Not, and spotlights other weekly top picks. The Taeyeon assessment begins at 18:00.
Top picks for this week include:
- Red Velvet's "월 7…
Top picks for this week include:
- Red Velvet's "월 7…
00:36:02 |
Fri 14 Apr 2017
How Kpop Responds to The Sewol Ferry
In a more somber look at a sensitive topic, we explore the role and the way Kpop has responded to the Sewol Ferry incident. We welcome Kpop contemporary, Tamar Herman, who has previously written on t…
00:51:42 |
Wed 12 Apr 2017
Pristin is the 10 flavors of Aegyo | feat. LUCY, MONSTAX, Moon Hyuna & BgA
The Kpop podcast evaluates whether Pristin's debut single is Daebak or Not and the hosts explore recent hits at the top of their personal charts. Co-host DJ Peter Lo additionally makes a confession f…
00:42:35 |
Sat 01 Apr 2017
GOT7 Flight Log Trilogy: Explained & Deconstructed
GOT7's "Never Ever" may have been hard to digest when seen by itself. Exploring the entire Flight Log Trilogy, the Kpopcast deconstructions less-obvious meanings and explanations behind the series.
R…
R…
01:08:39 |
Sat 25 Mar 2017
The Meaning of B.A.P "Wake Me Up" Explained
B.A.P's "Wake Me Up" is layered in meanings which go beyond mental health. We dive into these hidden explanations thanks to Reddit user BrigidAndair.
Post production note: Jeff Benjamin's story on Bi…
Post production note: Jeff Benjamin's story on Bi…
00:38:18 |
Tue 14 Mar 2017
HyunA will remember this moment from San Francisco
We had a chance to see the San Francisco stop of HyunA's tour, recap pivotal moments and share a few stories to bring you to the heart of the show.
For photos and videos of the event, visit us at kpo…
For photos and videos of the event, visit us at kpo…
00:46:35 |
Mon 13 Mar 2017
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