the sKoop

the sKoop

Welcome to the sKoop where three Kpop fans, Yina, Effy, and Michael, talk about the world of Kpop. We talk comebacks, Kpop companies, Kdramas, etc as we give our two cents to the world we listen to. So join us, take a seat, and listen to our inside skoop!

Episodes

  1. 09/01/2020

    Comebacks to School | the sKoop: Report #7

    Welcome back! School is back, and so are the groups. This week we talk Blackpink x Selena Gomez, BTS, Kard, etc. After the numerous comebacks, join us as we dissect the latest news, such as Hinapia and ANS disbanding,  and AOA's Choa's glorious return to the music industry. Lastly, in celebration of first days of schools, we talk about kpop idols and education, or perhaps the impact of the idol life on their education. Sections: (00:32) Comebacks (21:05) SBS (27:20) MBN (29:55) Disbandments (33:58) COVID-19 Impacts (36:50) The Rose (44:31) Choa (46:12) Dynamics (Education) Articles: SBS: https://www.soompi.com/article/1419561wpp/master-in-the-house-in-conflict-with-californian-residents-for-allegedly-filming-in-private-territory-without-permission MBN: https://www.soompi.com/article/1420041wpp/mbn-to-launch-new-show-giving-forgotten-female-idols-a-second-chance-with-baek-ji-young-as-their-mentor Hinapia: https://www.soompi.com/article/1420662wpp/hinapia-announces-official-disbandment-and-termination-of-all-members-contracts ANS: https://www.soompi.com/article/1421490wpp/anss-agency-denies-members-claims-says-that-their-contracts-remain-valid https://www.soompi.com/article/1420981wpp/7-ans-members-announce-contract-terminations-haena-claims-she-was-bullied-by-the-group COVID-19: https://www.soompi.com/article/1419969wpp/record-label-industry-association-of-korea-discusses-losses-due-to-covid-19 The Rose: https://www.soompi.com/article/1422702wpp/the-roses-request-for-contract-termination-denied-by-court AOA Choa: https://www.soompi.com/article/1420670wpp/former-aoa-member-choa-signs-with-agency-run-by-former-fnc-director Pristin's Nayoung: https://www.soompi.com/article/1422604wpp/former-pristin-and-i-o-i-member-nayoung-graduates-from-college-receives-congratulations-from-former-bandmates-and-friends

    1h 2m
  2. 08/12/2020

    Breaking News! and Mediocre Comebacks? | the skoop: Report #5

    Welcome back to the sKoop. This week we talk about Hongbin's departure from VIXX, NeonPunch's disbandment, 2am's Seulong's car accident, and more. So come take a seat and listen, to our inside skoop. Sections: (00:22) Comebacks (12:59) Soccer Team (20:20) Gugudan Speculations (21:58) NeonPunch (28:01) AOA Update (29:52) VIXX's Hongbin (36:57) Yellow Bee Update (40:24) 2am's Seulong (44:20) Produce 101 Articles: Soccer Team: https://www.soompi.com/article/1418394wpp/apinks-hayoung-shares-she-and-others-including-jihyo-mina-and-kim-sejeong-left-soccer-team Gugudan Speculations: https://www.soompi.com/article/1418052wpp/gugudans-kim-sejeong-announces-release-of-new-single-drops-1st-teaser https://www.soompi.com/article/1410954wpp/gugudans-sally-to-debut-in-new-group-after-making-it-into-final-lineup-of-chinas-produce-camp-bandmates-congratulate-her NeonPunch: https://www.soompi.com/article/1418361wpp/neonpunch-announces-official-disbandment-and-plans-for-some-members-to-debut-in-new-group-xum AOA: https://www.soompi.com/article/1418005wpp/fnc-entertainment-releases-statement-addressing-former-aoa-member-minas-social-media-posts https://www.soompi.com/article/1418272wpp/aoas-seolhyuns-upcoming-drama-issues-brief-response-to-calls-for-her-to-step-down VIXX's Hongbin: https://www.soompi.com/article/1417670wpp/breaking-hongbin-leaves-vixx https://www.soompi.com/article/1385849wpp/vixxs-hongbin-apologizes-for-controversial-remarks-in-recent-live-broadcast Yellow Bee Update: https://www.soompi.com/article/1417107wpp/yellow-bees-agency-responds-to-member-aris-accusations-of-sexual-harassment-by-staff 2am's Seulong: https://www.soompi.com/article/1416998wpp/police-confirm-reports-of-car-accident-involving-2ams-im-seulong-and-jaywalking-pedestrian Produce 101: https://www.soompi.com/article/1418240wpp/korea-communications-standards-commission-imposes-highest-level-of-penalty-against-mnets-produce-series

    46 min
  3. 07/29/2020

    Kpop, the Good and the Bad | the sKoop: Report #3

    Welcome back to another episode! This time, Michael is guesting for the entire episode, as we discuss comebacks such as Lee Hi and Somi, updates on the iLUV situation, diversity in Kpop, and more! So come chill with us and let's get into the skoop! Sections: (00:28) Bop or Flop (08:22) Wonho and Lee Hi's musical updates (10:20) Malicious Comments (AOA's Seolhyun, Heechul) (18:32) Updates on iLUV situation (22:55) Criminal Actions (Choi Jong Hoon, The Film) (27:07)Dynamics of Kpop (Diversity) As always, here are the articles related to these topics: Wonho: https://www.soompi.com/article/1414170wpp/wonhos-agency-confirms-he-is-preparing-for-solo-debut Lee Hi: https://www.soompi.com/article/1414286wpp/lee-hi-officially-signs-with-aomg-ahead-of-comeback AOA's Seolhyun: https://www.soompi.com/article/1414248wpp/fnc-entertainment-denies-rumors-about-aoas-seolhyun-to-take-legal-action Heechul: https://www.soompi.com/article/1414280wpp/super-juniors-kim-heechul-personally-shares-update-on-legal-action-over-malicious-comments-promises-to-show-no-leniency iLUV: https://www.soompi.com/article/1413193wpp/iluvs-agency-responds-to-claims-that-former-member-minah-was-bullied-by-members https://www.soompi.com/article/1414497wpp/iluvs-agency-releases-official-statement-about-former-member-minahs-accusations-minah-responds https://www.soompi.com/article/1414334wpp/former-iluv-member-minah-responds-after-agency-disputes-bullying-claims-by-sharing-messages-between-members https://www.soompi.com/article/1414749wpp/botopass-delays-debut-following-minahs-bullying-allegations-about-some-members CJH: https://www.soompi.com/article/1414490wpp/court-dismisses-appeals-from-choi-jong-hoon-and-the-prosecution-upholds-previous-sentence The Film: https://www.soompi.com/article/1415294wpp/singer-songwriter-under-investigation-for-suspicions-of-illegal-filming

    48 min
  4. 07/22/2020

    Coronavirus on Kpop | the sKoop: Report #2

    Hello dear listeners to the second episode of this podcast! This week we talk about Ateez's cultural appropriation, iKON's car crash, Lee Hyori's scandal, and more! Listen as we view this week's comebacks starting with GFriend's dramatic change in "Apple" and the newest game collaboration between Dreamcatcher and Girl Gun Cafe in "R.o.S.E Blue." As we continue down this week's events, with our guest, Michael, we discuss the impact of coronavirus on us as kpop fans and on the kpop industry in general. So come chill with us, take a seat, and let's get to the skoop! Sections: (00:23) Bop or Flop (09:18) Ateez's Cultural Appropriation (15:48) iKON's Car Crash (21:39) Lee Hyori's Outing and Backlash (23:57) iLUV's Minah and Bullying (30:18) JYP's new idea, IDOLIST (36:06)Dynamics of Kpop (Coronavirus, ft. Michael) As always, we want you guys to be informed and make your own decisions. Feel free to research more into these topics. Articles: Ateez: https://www.soompi.com/article/1412740wpp/kq-entertainment-addresses-concerns-raised-regarding-recent-ateez-teaser-image iKON: https://www.soompi.com/article/1412592wpp/ikons-jinhwan-and-junhoe-reportedly-sustain-minor-injuries-in-car-accident Lee Hyori: https://www.soompi.com/article/1410397wpp/lee-hyori-posts-apology-following-criticism-of-her-instagram-live-with-girls-generations-yoona iLUV: https://www.soompi.com/article/1413193wpp/iluvs-agency-responds-to-claims-that-former-member-minah-was-bullied-by-members IDOLIST: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RkDeUf1240 https://twitter.com/jypnation/status/1283665186340007936

    45 min

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Welcome to the sKoop where three Kpop fans, Yina, Effy, and Michael, talk about the world of Kpop. We talk comebacks, Kpop companies, Kdramas, etc as we give our two cents to the world we listen to. So join us, take a seat, and listen to our inside skoop!