It's a K-pop Thing

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"The show where we talk about all the things that make K-pop distinctly K-pop." Hosted by Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila, two journalists, friends, and fellow K-pop multi-stans, each episode of It's a K-pop Thing explores the fan culture and the stories behind the people who've helped grow K-pop into a global phenomenon. Follow the Show: @IKPTpod on Instagram & Twitter Email: info@kpoppod.com

  1. OCT 24

    Just Give Kpop Demon Hunters the Grammy and Oscar Already

    Kpop Demon Hunters arguably gave us not just the song of the summer, but the soundtrack of the year. Sound like hyperbole? It's been months since the animated musical was released this summer and it shows no signs of slowing down. Thanks to word-of-mouth and some early guerrilla-style marketing, viewership for the film snowballed so unexpectedly and so quickly that it now holds the distinction of being Netflix's most-watched original title ... EVER, with more than 236 million views as of late August. Now, with Halloween upon us, it seems kids everywhere are eager up to dress up as Rumi, Mira, Zoey, or any of the other memorable characters from the film. At the same time, the singing voices of HUNTR/X have been making the rounds on late night TV ahead of what is arguably a campaign to get in front of the voting bodies during awards season next year. Last but not least, we have the release of EJAE's new single, "In Another World." It's about time time we finally dove into what exactly makes KPOP Demon Hunters so successful and so sticky in pop culture. Listen to hear our discussion on: How Kpop Demon Hunters capitalized on fandom cultureThe power of word-of-mouth and YouTube reactorsKevin Woo's marketing advantage as a real-life K-pop idol The choice of original songs vs. needle drops from existing K-pop groupsEJAE's career in K-pop mirroring Rumi's character arc storyKids, families and keeping K-pop accessibleOur takes on the real inspo for HUNTR/X and Saja BoysIt's a K-pop Thing is hosted by two journalists and longtime K-pop stans, Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila. FOLLOW US: Twitter: @ikptpod & Instagram: @ikptpod FEEDBACK? IDEAS FOR FUTURE EPISODES? E-mail us at info@kpoppod.com

    1h 17m
  2. 09/19/2024

    Cha Eun Woo & NCT Dream in Mexico (EP 17: Traveling to Mexico for K-pop: Tips and Tricks)

    We are back after our summer break for a brand new season of It's a K-pop Thing! In this episode, we catch up and discuss what it was like traveling to Mexico this summer to see NCT Dream and Cha Eun Woo. Then, you don't want our advice and tips in the second half of the show! If you've ever thought about traveling to see a K-pop show in Mexico (or maybe greater Latin America), this is the episode for you. We give you the real, honest advice we would give our closest friends about what you can expect at a show, what you should look out for and more. In this episode we cover: What it's like to go to Mexico for a K-pop ConcertCha Eun Woo in Mexico City 2024 at Arena CDMXWhat his fan meeting/concert was likeNCT Dream in Mexico CityWhat it was like getting floor seats for NCT Dream in Latin AmericaHow to see a K-pop concert in Mexico Tips for K-pop concerts in MexicoTIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Cold Open1:45 - Start of Show 3:39 - Cha Eun Woo in Mexico City19:00 - NCT Dream42:23 - Advice and Tips for Traveling to Mexico45:01 - TIP 1 - Don't be afraid to go alone48:26 - TIP 2 - Tap your Mexican friends/mutuals for help55:53 - TIP 3 - Take the right amount of cash61:02 - TIP 4 - Buy the bootleg merch!67:55 - TIP 5 - Do your research on local events before/after the show73:32 - TIP 6 - Make friends at the show80:23 - TIP 7 - "Don't piss them off"88:23 - TIP 8 - Level your expectations about concert etiquette97:12 - Final Thoughts 98:52 - End of Show It's a K-pop Thing is hosted by two journalists and longtime K-pop stans, Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila. FOLLOW US: Twitter: @ikptpod & Instagram: @ikptpod FEEDBACK? IDEAS FOR FUTURE EPISODES? E-mail us at info@kpoppod.com

    1h 39m
  3. 06/18/2024

    Play This! ILLIT's "Magnetic" Plus K-pop Debut Songs That Have Stood The Test of Time

    In this edition of Play This! we bring you a previously unreleased episode that almost didn't air. Shortly after recording our discussion about ILLIT's debut hit single, "Magnetic," news broke of the corporate turmoil and fallout going on at HYBE and ADOR regarding allegations of plagiarism. In this episode—recorded prior to the allegations surfaced by ADOR's CEO Min Hee Jin—Alexis and Theresa discuss the similarities and differences between NewJeans and ILLIT,  the evolution of girl group concepts and what makes a great K-pop debut song. LINK TO THE FULL SPOTIFY PLAYLIST: Listen Here RUNDOWN (with timestamps): Disclaimer for EpisodeOriginal Show Intro (2:20)Overview of ILLIT and how it formed (5:01)First Impressions of ILLIT's concept (10:18)Is it bad for ILLIT to be compared to NewJeans? (13:26)Does ILLIT have J-pop vibes? How is it different? (20:21)Marketing ILLIT at Fashion Week (23:58)HYBE's access to songwriters & the classic K-pop sound (29:49)Do groups have to DEBUT with a HIT? (38:49)SONG RECOMMENDATIONS  Overview of the best K-pop debut songs  (44:26)NCT U "7th Sense" (45:29)SEVENTEEN "Adore U" (55:15)EVERGLOW "BON BON CHOCOLAT" (61:04)ITZY "DALLA DALLA" (74:15)Final Thoughts (85:40)LET US KNOW: What's your favorite K-pop debut song? TAG US ON SOCIAL: Take a photo of you listening and tag us on Instagram at @IKPTPOD and let us know what you liked about the show! It's a K-pop Thing is hosted by two journalists and longtime K-pop stans, Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila. FOLLOW US: Twitter: @ikptpod & Instagram: @ikptpod FEEDBACK? IDEAS FOR FUTURE EPISODES? E-mail us at info@kpoppod.com

    1h 31m

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"The show where we talk about all the things that make K-pop distinctly K-pop." Hosted by Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila, two journalists, friends, and fellow K-pop multi-stans, each episode of It's a K-pop Thing explores the fan culture and the stories behind the people who've helped grow K-pop into a global phenomenon. Follow the Show: @IKPTpod on Instagram & Twitter Email: info@kpoppod.com

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