17 Carat K-Pop

A massive guide to all things 17 IS RIGHT HERE! Hope breaks down everything worth knowing about the compilation album’s four new songs and music videos: behind-the-scenes facts, Easter eggs, symbol interpretations, lyric breakdowns, parallels to past eras, and even summaries of the mythological stories (among others) that are mentioned in the lyrics! Subscribe to this newsletter to be the first to read an upcoming essay about 17 IS RIGHT HERE! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/  Read Hope’s past essays about SEVENTEEN’s music here! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/happy-17-is-right-here-release-day  Help the show return from a hiatus sooner rather than later by… Becoming a paying podcast subscriber or one-time donor, by clicking “Support this podcast”: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson  Becoming a paying newsletter subscriber: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/support-the-show.html  Continuing to stream and spread the word about the show and blog!https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/a-re-introduction  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

From being a “Lost Child” to the “Winning” superstar that she is today, this episode chronologically recaps IU’s career and catalog! This is both a guide to IU for those unfamiliar with her work and a chance for long-time fans to recall key moments from each year since IU’s debut. From releasing music videos that put original spins on classic stories to releasing albums that spoke to an ever-expanding soundscape, she has proven again and again to have what it takes to earn and keep global admiration! Check out more artist-specific episodes here! https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/sorted-by-artist.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop artists! Read more about one of the top picks here! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/txts-take-on-the-little-prince  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. The results: a shoe company where meetings were more like pep rallies, Tony’s llama obsession was apparent, and decor and toys abounded; a Vegas project set on creating the happiest city on Earth in just five years; a “Happiness Tour” that spread fun and games nationwide; and even more pursuits. However, Tony’s ambitious projects also brought chaos, misery, loneliness, and confusion to many - including, unbeknownst to some, himself. Each episode in this mini-series covers both Tony Hsieh’s life story and seemingly unrelated stories that took place simultaneously. At the end, the different puzzle pieces will form a clear picture, one that shows what happiness is, was, and could be. This is part five: A 2020 presidential campaign that no one seems to remember; the final months of Tony’s life; Tony’s tragic passing; and the messy fallout from him dying without a will. With Tony gone but not the ideas he was the face of, what has happened to those ideas? How did past friends and family members react to his passing? And did Tony ever find the happiness he spent his life seeking? Did ANYONE in this story? If you enjoy this episode, check out past episodes of Enthusiasts below!  https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html  Revisit part one here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts-Ep--66-e2ha4ni  Revisit part two here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-2-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--67-e2i4k9b  Revisit part three here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-3-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--68-e2irehp Revisit part four here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-4-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--69-e2j3gr8 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Thorough breakdowns of the latest K-pop-company-related feuds, from the drama between HYBE and its subsidiaries to the lawsuit against a different “Big Four” company over its construction project failures. Plus: a major change that threatens North American tours, the sentencing of someone who extorted a BTS fan, the latest “K-pop is past its prime” debate, the detention of girl group members in Bali, and even MORE of the latest headlines! More of the latest updates from 17 Carat K-Pop: “What’s Going on with the Eras Tour in Asia?” https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/whats-going-on-with-the-eras-tour  “The Latest on ADOR’s Situation”: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-latest-on-adors-situation   Hope’s ENHYPEN concert review:https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/enhypens-fate-and-fate-storytelling  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. The results: a shoe company where meetings were more like pep rallies, Tony’s llama obsession was apparent, and decor and toys abounded; a Vegas project set on creating the happiest city on Earth in just five years; a “Happiness Tour” that spread fun and games nationwide; and even more pursuits. However, Tony’s ambitious projects also brought chaos, misery, loneliness, and confusion to many - including, unbeknownst to some, himself. Each episode in this mini-series covers both Tony Hsieh’s life story and seemingly unrelated stories that took place simultaneously. At the end, the different puzzle pieces will form a clear picture, one that shows what happiness is, was, and could be. This is part four: Tony’s loss of interest in the “DTP,” replaced with a feverish urge to replicate the project in Park City, Utah; a serendipitous meeting with the singer Jewel; a new interest in “biohacking;” and eyebrow-raising reactions to increasingly scathing reviews of Tony’s past projects. If you enjoy this episode, check out past episodes of Enthusiasts below!  https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html  Revisit part one here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts-Ep--66-e2ha4ni  Revisit part two here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-2-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--67-e2i4k9b Revisit part three here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-3-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--68-e2irehp --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. The results: a shoe company where meetings were more like pep rallies, Tony’s llama obsession was apparent, and decor and toys abounded; a Vegas project set on creating the happiest city on Earth in just five years; a “Happiness Tour” that spread fun and games nationwide; and even more pursuits. However, Tony’s ambitious projects also brought chaos, misery, loneliness, and confusion to many - including, unbeknownst to some, himself. Each episode in this mini-series covers both Tony Hsieh’s life story and seemingly unrelated stories that took place simultaneously. At the end, the different puzzle pieces will form a clear picture, one that shows what happiness is, was, and could be. This is part three: All about The Downtown Project, which gave downtown Vegas a makeover, gave entrepreneurs dream-come-true funding and opportunities, and created an atmosphere that was a party until it suddenly wasn’t. Plus: the sales of a recluse; a growing but stumbling “Happiness Industry;” and increased attention towards “Holacracy,” a system billing itself as bureaucracy’s antidote. If you enjoy this episode, check out past episodes of Enthusiasts below!  https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html  Revisit part one here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts-Ep--66-e2ha4ni  Revisit part two here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-2-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--67-e2i4k9b --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, P-pop, and T-pop artists! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. The results: a shoe company where meetings were more like pep rallies, Tony’s llama obsession was apparent, and decor and toys abounded; a Vegas project set on creating the happiest city on Earth in just five years; a “Happiness Tour” that spread fun and games nationwide; and even more pursuits. However, Tony’s ambitious projects also brought chaos, misery, loneliness, and confusion to many - including, unbeknownst to some, himself. Each episode in this mini-series covers both Tony Hsieh’s life story and seemingly unrelated stories that took place simultaneously. At the end, the different puzzle pieces will form a clear picture, one that shows what happiness is, was, and could be. This is part two: Tony Hsieh’s years at the helm of Zappos, a company that made its mark by taking a “The customer is always right” approach to the extreme; a bus tour featuring happy hours, animal-themed music, and games galore; major meetings with Jeff Bezos; and the answer to this question: What happens when places as zany as Zappos and Vegas collide? If you enjoy this episode, check out past episodes of Enthusiasts below!  https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html Revisit part one here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts-Ep--66-e2ha4ni --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Throughout this in-depth guide to The Little Prince, Hope draws attention to the parallels TXT make to it in their new songs, short film, “Deja Vu” music video, and even teaser images. Simultaneously unpacking minisode 3: TOMORROW and The Little Prince reveals how complementary the stories are and how TXT’s world-building has actually been covering the same life lessons as The Little Prince for years now! Read Hope’s essay about TXT’s take on The Little Prince below, and scroll to the bottom of the essay to find links to lots of previous TXT-themed articles and podcast episodes! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/txts-take-on-the-little-prince --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Everything to know about NCT DREAM’s DREAM()SCAPE-era videos and images, from the overall plot to the specific nods to EXO’s story! Check out more NCT theories here! https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/nct-talk.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. The results: a shoe company where meetings were more like pep rallies, Tony’s llama obsession was apparent, and decor and toys abounded; a Vegas project set on creating the happiest city on Earth in just five years; a “Happiness Tour” that spread fun and games nationwide; and even more pursuits. However, Tony’s ambitious projects also brought chaos, misery, loneliness, and confusion to many - including, unbeknownst to some, himself. Each episode in this mini-series covers both Tony Hsieh’s life story and seemingly unrelated stories that took place simultaneously. At the end, the different puzzle pieces will form a clear picture, one that shows what happiness is, was, and could be. This is part one: Tony Hsieh’s early years, during which he pulled off one clever and amusing marketing gimmick after another and tried everything from selling buttons to running a restaurant; the comeback of a “ghost town;” two bizarre characters’ published ramblings from when they were high on laughing gas; turn-of-the-century, over-the-top bashes that kept outdoing each other; and a new idea for a workplace overhaul. If you enjoy this episode, check out past episodes of Enthusiasts below! https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, and T-pop artists! For more information about these picks: Episode about TAEYONG’s TAP: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/episodes/TY-for-TY-Tracks-e2gdndo Episode about LE SSERAFIM’s EASY: https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/episodes/LE-SSERAFIMs-New-Era-e2g3nrg  P1Harmony album review: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/p1harmony-keep-killin-it   Information about some February projects’ pre-release singles:https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-new-music-january-2024  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

The ultimate guide to TAEYONG’s TAP Era: the best lyrics, the thematic parallels to the SHALALA Era, theories about the “TAP” music video, the hidden meanings in the teaser images and videos, and so much more!  For more thoughts on TAEYONG’s music: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/taeyongs-purposeful-playfulness   For more discography analyses:https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/sorted-by-artist.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

Hope uses the movie Black Swan as a starting point for understanding the messages in LE SSERAFIM’s new mini-album, EASY; assesses the ways the group’s new songs build on the foundation of their older ones; describes how the poem “Good Bones” is uniquely incorporated into the group’s story; and overall shows why LE SSERAFIM’s discography remains as praiseworthy, resonant, and thoughtful as ever! Episodes with related themes to check out next: “LE SSERAFIM 101” https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/episodes/LE-SSERAFIM-101-e25p3qh “BTStudy Guide #3: Black Swan” https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/episodes/BTStudy-Guide-3-Black-Swan-et7r28/a-a48vq74  “ORANGE BLOOD Album Guide” https://anchor.fm/hope-jacobson/episodes/ORANGE-BLOOD-Album-Guide-e2c03om Related reading: “The Best New Music: May 2023” https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-new-music-may-2023?sd=pf  “DARK BLOOD and ENHYPEN’s Humbling Journey”https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/dark-blood-and-enhypens-humbling?sd=pf --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

A short overview of times the makers of Monster Energy (aka Monster Beverage Corporation) sued entities who used the word “Monster” in branding, the latest example being K-pop rookie girl group BABYMONSTER. Other news covered in this episode: TikTok’s feud with Universal Music Group, all the things that went wrong at end-of-year awards shows, a crusade against lip-synching, publication of a shocking video, big updates for BLACKPINK as solo artists, and much more! Support the show by… Streaming the best episodes! https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/directory.html  Streaming episodes of Hope’s other show, Enthusiasts! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-enthusiasts?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   Reading the best articles from the show’s website/newsletter! https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/article-directory.html  Subscribing to the FREE newsletter - although paying subscribers get bonus perks! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/  Donating: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support   Getting in touch regarding ad partnerships, potential Substack collaborations, etc.:https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/get-in-touch.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, and T-pop artists! Support the show by… Streaming the best episodes! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-17-carat-k-pop-9b8?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   Streaming episodes of Hope’s other show, Enthusiasts! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-enthusiasts?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   Reading the best articles from the show’s website/newsletter! https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/article-directory.html  Subscribing to the FREE newsletter - although paying subscribers get bonus perks! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/  Donating: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support   Getting in touch regarding ad partnerships, potential Substack collaborations, etc.:https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/get-in-touch.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

After explaining the reason for this show’s hiatus and what the future of 17 Carat K-Pop looks like, Hope makes seventeen predictions for 2024 (mostly K-pop-related, but some more general ones too)! Support the show by… Streaming the best episodes! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-17-carat-k-pop-9b8?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   Streaming episodes of Hope’s other show, Enthusiasts! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-best-of-enthusiasts?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web   Reading the best articles from the show’s website/newsletter! https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/article-directory.html  Subscribing to the FREE newsletter - although paying subscribers get bonus perks! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/  Donating: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support   Getting in touch regarding ad partnerships, potential Substack collaborations, etc.:https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/get-in-touch.html --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

A ranking and review of last year’s seventeen best Japanese releases from K-pop artists! While 17 Carat K-Pop and Enthusiasts are on a hiatus, catch up on past episodes with these directories! The best of 17 Carat K-Pop: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/directory.html  The best of Enthusiasts: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html Episodes and articles sorted by artist: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/content-sorted-by-artist?sd=pf Episodes sorted by release date: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/sorted-by-release-date.html Article directory: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/article-directory.html Be the first to know when the hiatus is over by signing up for the show’s free newsletter!: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/ More ways to support the show: https://linktr.ee/hopej 17 Carat K-Pop full back catalog: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-complete-17-carat-k-pop-episode?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= Enthusiasts full back catalog: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/enthusiasts-podcast-guide-new-and?sd=pf  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support

A quick overview of each episode of Enthusiasts that was released in 2023, along with some story updates! While 17 Carat K-Pop and Enthusiasts are on a hiatus, catch up on past episodes with these directories! The best of 17 Carat K-Pop: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/directory.html  The best of Enthusiasts: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html Episodes and articles sorted by artist: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/content-sorted-by-artist?sd=pf Episodes sorted by release date: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/sorted-by-release-date.html Article directory: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/article-directory.html Be the first to know when the hiatus is over by signing up for the show’s free newsletter!: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/ More ways to support the show: https://linktr.ee/hopej 17 Carat K-Pop full back catalog: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-complete-17-carat-k-pop-episode?r=4ajn9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&utm_source= Enthusiasts full back catalog: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/enthusiasts-podcast-guide-new-and?sd=pf  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/support