Chip tunes and video game samples were Red Velvet’s 2018 summer song. Was it Daebak or Not? Continue reading
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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. Continue reading
Is Seventeen’s “Oh My” 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? Continue reading
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 reputable kpop journalist, Jacques, joins. Continue reading
“BBaam BBaam” By Momoland
Momoland’s “Baam” was a clear formula copy from “BBoom BBoom,” but was the song daebak or not? Continue reading
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. Continue reading
14 Best Kpop Songs of 1H 2018
If you’re catching up on kpop for 2018, or revisiting this year’s best hits, for this episode the Kpopcast staff each give their respective top picks for the year (thus far).
See how the staff each ranked their top picks:
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 Me About Kpop Podcast. Continue reading
No Faking Our Love for BTS
Did BTS’ “Fake Love” live up to the hype? The Kpopcast team gives the song a review. Continue reading
