TheKPopScholar

Patrice Williams
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TheKpopScholar is a project started by an academic librarian to promote the scholarship of KPOP music in academia.

  1. 10 HRS AGO

    Season 2 Episode 0

    New Format What Happened Idol Spotlight Rookie Review Upcoming episode 1 Idol Spotlight: Stray Kids

    7 min
  2. Episode 22: 2nd Wave Idols & New Music Pt. 3

    23/05/2021

    Episode 22: 2nd Wave Idols & New Music Pt. 3

    In this episode, I continue reviewing the 2nd Generation Idols and their new music released. Idols mentioned are Sunmi, Taemin, Rain & Chungha, Super Junior, and Highlight (B2ST/Beast). Music Videos: Sunmi "Tail": https://youtu.be/Aui0ZKIaXVc Taemin "Advice": https://youtu.be/sQg4VCB3bYw Super Junior "House Party": https://youtu.be/BtJMOVKjhUo Rain Feat. Chungha "Why Don't We": https://youtu.be/srWfDwiRVgQ Highlight "Not The End": https://youtu.be/5Kdl9uOmj34 tissfqiw

    29 min
  3. Episode 21: What are Fanchants?

    23/05/2021

    Episode 21: What are Fanchants?

    In this episode, I discuss fanchants in the kpop industry, the origins, and compare it to concerts in the US and Japan. Below are my sources and examples. Resources: https://cheerpattern.wordpress.com/about/ https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/11/20/what-are-some-best-fan-chants-k-pop Nu'est Bet Bet Fanchant: https://youtu.be/cY15z4BoY44 Shinee Name fanchant: https://youtu.be/hspGHImXv2o TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki Mirotic fanchant: https://youtu.be/dWVd84BpaUk

    24 min
  4. Episode 20: Rookie Review 2021

    10/05/2021

    Episode 20: Rookie Review 2021

    In today's episode, I review the rookie boy and girl groups that debuted from January until April. Which one is your favorite? Groups featured today are Tri.be, Ciipher, Pixy, Mirae, Hot Issue, Hot Issue, NTX, T1419, and Kingdom. Resources: https://dbkpop.com/tag/comebacks https://kprofiles.com/kingdom-profile-facts/ https://kprofiles.com/ntx-members-profile/

    33 min
  5. Episode 19: Current Issues/Scandals

    02/03/2021

    Episode 19: Current Issues/Scandals

    In today's episode, I discuss the latest scandals and issues dealing with the kpop community. We touch on BTS and the German radio DJ, Some kpop being taken down from Spotify, and Idols bullying middle school classmates. Sources: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2021/02/german-radio-dj-under-fire-after-alleged-racist-remarks-comparing-bts-to-covid-19 https://www.nme.com/news/music/halsey-horrified-by-disgusting-comments-about-bts-from-german-dj-2891401 https://www.nme.com/news/music/german-dj-criticised-racist-comments-bts-2889971 https://www.nme.com/news/music/kakao-m-claims-spotify-policy-forced-removal-of-k-pop-songs-2891058 https://www.koreaboo.com/news/bullying-scandals-rundown/ https://www.nme.com/news/music/k-pop-star-hyunjin-suspended-by-management-over-school-bullying-accusations-2891510

    49 min
  6. Episode 18: Idol Study-Got7

    27/02/2021

    Episode 18: Idol Study-Got7

    In today's episode we study briefly the history idol group Got7's in the kpop industry. Sources: https://www.soompi.com/article/1448107wpp/jyp-entertainment-announces-got7s-departure-from-agency https://www.teenvogue.com/story/got7-will-leave-jyp-entertainment-after-7-years http://www.thekrazemagazine.com/latest-updates/2020/5/24/history-of-k-pop-got7 https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/heres-every-got7-member-discovered-signed-jyp/

    37 min
  7. Episode 17: Rookie Review 2020

    24/02/2021

    Episode 17: Rookie Review 2020

    I review rookie kpop groups that came out in later 2020. Source:https://time.com/5932509/k-pop-groups-to-listen-to-in-2021/

    21 min
  8. Episode 16: 2nd Wave Idols & New Music Pt. 2 Feat. Nene

    08/02/2021

    Episode 16: 2nd Wave Idols & New Music Pt. 2 Feat. Nene

    In this episode Nene and I review more 2nd wave idols and their new music. Idols discussed are BoA, Taemin from Shinee and Super M, Super Junior, and Hyoyeon from Girl's Generation.

    30 min
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TheKpopScholar is a project started by an academic librarian to promote the scholarship of KPOP music in academia.

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  • Creator
    Patrice Williams
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Patrice Williams
  • Show Website
    TheKPopScholar