It's a K-pop Thing

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It's a K-pop Thing

"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. SEP 19

    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 ca...

    1h 39m

  2. JUN 18

    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 gro...

    1h 31m

  3. APR 5

    Destination K-pop Concerts: NCT 127 in Tokyo and TWICE in Las Vegas

    We have a special concert recap episode that's ALL about our recent K-pop travels, concerts experiences and even a special run-in with some K-pop idols after a concert! (No spoilers: You'll have to tune in to hear who it was!) In this episode we cover how Alexis recently traveled to Tokyo to catch NCT 127 before military enlistments for the members began and Theresa talks about how she flew to Las Vegas to catch TWICE on the last stop of their world tour. We get into the nitty gritty abo...

    1h 56m

  4. MAR 2

    Has K-pop Hit a Plateau? Is It Slowing Down? What's Next?

    Lately, the general consensus seems to be: K-pop is bigger than ever before —and that's to be celebrated— but it's also ... different. The music trends are changing and, depending on who you ask, it's not always for the better. Especially among multi-stans, there seems to be a newfound sense of overwhelm and fatigue due to the relentless amount of content churned out by K-pop.All of this has us thinking: Are we entering a new era of K-pop? Is K-pop's rapid growth stalling? Dare we ask: Has K-...

    1h 12m

  5. FEB 22

    Play This! K-pop x Latin Songs We Recommend (PT:2 of BIBI and Becky G Special)

    This episode is PART 2 of our two-episode discussion on the latest K-pop and Latin music collab, "Amigos" by BIBI and Becky G. If you haven't checked out PART 1, go back to the feed and listen!In this portion of the discussion, we dive into our top K-pop and Latine song recommendations! We focus on K-pop songs that cater to a Latine audience, by either featuring a Latine artist, they're sung in Spanish or..they simply have a Latin vibe.EPISODE RUNDOWN:Intro to the discussionSong Rec #1 ...

    37 min

  6. JAN 15

    Play This! BIBI and Becky G's "Amigos" (PT:1 The History of K-pop & Latin Collabs)

    Hey everyone! We're back in 2024 with an episode we recorded at the tail end of last year when BIBI and Becky G had just released their collab track, "Amigos." It's a chill, fun song that also serves as a good introduction to K-R&B and Latin music. Given this song bridges the broader worlds of K-pop and Latin music—two of our fav genres—we naturally have have a LOT of thoughts on the song!This episode is PART 1 of our two-episode discussion on the latest K-pop and Latin music collab, "Ami...

    1h 11m

  7. 10/13/2023

    Play This! SB19's "GENTO" and Other Beast-Idol Tracks We Love

    For this edition of Play This! we’re discussing “Gento,” a song by Filipino-boy-group SB19. While it’s not K-pop, per se, the song has been making its way around the industry’s boy groups, thanks to numerous idols doing the “Gento” dance challenge.But, what is it about this song that has male idols flocking to it? Is the popularity of SB19’s “Gento," maybe due to changes in concepts for K-pop boy groups? Are male idols simply missing the hard-hitting choreography we once associated with “Beas...

    1h 23m

  8. 09/20/2023

    Is There Such a Thing As TOO Many K-pop Concerts?

    If you're a K-pop multi-stan like us in the USA, you might have noticed something lately: The number of K-pop acts on tour has grown by a LOT! But with that growth, we've also seen an increase in tour dates overlapping and fans ultimately having to choose between which of their favorite artists to support.We have to ask: Are we finally in the era of too many K-pop concerts?To help us talk through this dilemma, we invited our friends Carolina and Kat, each one-fourth of the women behind the po...

    1h 32m
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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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  • Creator
    Alkemie Sound Lab
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 It's a K-pop Thing
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