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Greg and Ping discuss KCON 2023 in Los Angeles. Topics include differences in procuring tickets compared to last year, the downsizing of the convention and super-sizing of the concert and the highs and lows of the weekend. 

Greg and Ping talk about the KCON 2022 Rookie Concert.Recorded on August 19, 2022Lineup experiencesImpressions of concert from the view of a plebian and a Prestige level attendee

The Selective Hearing staff, with special guest Ping from LST KPOP, discuss the return of the first in-person KCON in Los Angeles and their various experiences at the three-day event.Recorded on: September 11, 2022OVERALL EXPERIENCEWhat is the prestige experience like?What was your success rate at “flashing the badge”?Did KCON meet your expectations after the three-year wait?What do you think they can improve to make the experience as smooth as possible?What do you think they got right?What would you have done differently?OUTROPimp your waresGoodbyes

The Selective Hearing staff, with special guest Ping from LST KPOP, discuss the return of the first in-person KCON in Los Angeles and their various experiences at the three-day event.Recorded on September 11, 2022KCON 2022 LA Day 2What did you see and do?Concert Night 1KCON 2022 LA Day 3What did you see and do?Concert night 2

The Selective Hearing staff, with special guest Ping from LST KPOP, discuss the return of the first in-person KCON in Los Angeles and their various experiences at the three-day event.Recorded on: September 11, 2022INTRODUCTIONSHow are you doing?What are you drinking?KCON 2022 LA Day 0Arrival in LA. How was your flight(s)?Wristband pickup, how long did you wait in line?Did you do anything else that day?KCON 2022 LA Day 1Press badge pickupSTAYC Artist EngagementSTAYC and LIGHTSUM Selfie MV’sRookie Concert

Greg, Allen and Ping go over their experiences at the (G)I-DLE IDLE JUST ME World Tour at various American stops.Recorded on: August 7, 2022IntroductionIntroduce YourselfWhat are you drinking?Open time for shameless self-promotionGetting down to businessWhat tour stop(s) did you attend?Did you have VIP?Elaborate on your VIP experience(s)What was the line like?Estimate how many people were VIP vs. GAWhat kinds of people were there?How long was your wait to get into the venue?Any interesting stories about waiting in line?How was the sound check? Do you remember what songs they did?What was your view like?How many obstructions did you have?Did you have to leave VIP at all?Thoughts on the concertHow was the concert itself? Were you around a hype crowd or dead fish?What was it like seeing (G)I-DLE do their thing up close if you could see anything?Were there any songs you didn’t like that you changed your mind about after seeing them live?What were your favourite moments of the concert?Did you stick around for the hi-touch?Give a rundown on how the pre-hi-touch lineup situation worked at the show(s) you went to.What was your hi-touch experience like? Give us the play-by-play.What are your thoughts on the “signed” poster?Overall ExperienceLastly, give us your final thoughts on your entire experience from beginning to end.ClosingFinal words, well wishes and cursesSay goodbye to the people

The Selective Hearing staff with special guests Ping and Hiro go over their weekend seeing TWICE at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles.Disclaimer: As always, any opinions expressed by the participants of this discussion are purely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the other Selective Hearing staff.Like, comment, follow and subscribe. Thanks in advance!Apple PodcastsSpotify Amazon Music and AudibleOpeningMay 14 - TWICE 4th World Tour III Encore Night 1Greg & Ping pre-show thoughts part 1Greg, Allen & Ping pre-show thoughts part 2May 15 - TWICE 4th World Tour III Encore Night 2Greg & Allen pre-show thoughts part 1Greg, Allen & Ping pre-show thoughts part 2Greg & Hiro post-show thoughts (Please excuse the audio, we were in a busy diner.) May 28 - TWICE 4th World Tour III Encore Wrap UpIntroductionWhat have you been up to?What are you drinking?Topic 1: How Did it Feel to be in LAFinally free from Canada/TexasThings you didPlaces you went toFood you ateTopic 2: Quick Comparisons Similarities/Differences from the other ConcertsPing and Allen quickly go over the similarities/differences between the live tour concerts and the Encore concertsVIP, sound check, fireworks etc.Topic 2.5: Greg’s Initial ThoughtsFirst ImpressionsSpoiled by the VIP ExperienceDid you like the presentation and setlist?Who stood out to you among the members? Topic 3: Day 1 - Minuses and PlusesWhat did you not like about Day 1?What did you like about Day 1?Topic 4: Day 2 - Minuses and PlusesWhat did you not like about Day 2?What did you like about Day 2?Topic 5: Closing Thoughts on the Weekend and What is Next for TWICE?Closing CommentsGoodbyesFollow Us:Selective Hearing WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebook

Ep 52: LIVE from New York, It's TWICE 4th World Tour 'III' Concert ReactionsRecorded on February 26 and 27, 2022Episode SummaryThe gang at Selective Hearing get together live in New York for TWICE 4th World Tour 'III' Concert. We are hyped before and after the show as we start with our live thoughts from the concert floor. We follow up the next day with our thoughts and reactions after Night 1 of the concert.  Disclaimer: As always, any opinions expressed by the participants of this discussion are purely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the other Selective Hearing staff.Like, comment, follow and subscribe. Thanks in advance!Apple PodcastsSpotify Amazon Music and AudibleShow Notes:IntroductionTopic 1: Pre-show ThoughtsTopic 2: After SoundcheckTopic 3: TWICE in NY Night 1 Post Concert Thoughts and Reactions Guest IntroductionsComparing the Los Angeles shows to New YorkNew York Concert Expereince Our thoughts about TWICEGoodbyes and Thank You!Instrumental Tracks by WONNIE THE WORLDLinks Mentioned:Selective Hearing's 2021 Year-End RecapArama! Japan: News Coverage of Japanese Pop CultureTakeoRey's Twitch ChannelFollow Us:Selective-Hearing WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookThis episode is dedicated to our friend and anyone else struggling with their mental health. If you or a loved one needs assitance or help, a good resource is MentalHealth.gov

Ep 51: Farewell 2021 & TWICE Ticketmaster Waiting RoomRecorded on January 1, 2022Episode SummaryThe gang at Selective Hearing discuss our lives in 2021, what we enjoyed and what we did not enjoy during the year. We also discuss our experience buying tickets for the TWICE 4th World Tour 'III' and the struggles that came.Disclaimer: As always, any opinions expressed by the participants of this discussion are purely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the other Selective Hearing staff.Like, comment, follow and subscribe. Thanks in advance!Apple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon Music and AudibleShow Notes:IntroductionWhat are you pimping? (i.e. socials, web sites, other projects)Topic 1: How Was Your 2021?Was 2021 an extension of 2020 for you?Did you try anything different this year, new hobbies etc?Any big changes or challenges this year?Topic 2: What Did You Like in 2021?Favourite music acts and/or songs/albumsFavourite movies and/or TV showsFavourite online concertsFavourite video gamesAnything else you want to gush overTopic 3: What Did You NOT Like in 2021?Vent on what you didn't like or was a disappointment in entertainment in 2021Topic 4: TWICE Ticketmaster Waiting RoomWhat were your thoughts when TWICE announced a World Tour?What was your game plan for buying tickets?What actually happened? (2000+)Did you try for Round 2?What do you hope to see in the concert? (If you have avoided spoilers)Topic 5: To 2022 and BeyondWhat word or phrase best describes 2022 to you?What are you looking forward to in 2022?Closing CommentsGoodbyes and Thank You!Music: THE FEELS and I CAN'T STOP ME Covers by Darnu-Pop K-Pop and VideogamesLinks Mentioned:Selective Hearing's 2021 Year-End RecapArama! Japan: News Coverage of Japanese Pop CultureTakeoRey's Twitch ChannelFollow Us:Selective-Hearing WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you like what you heard and want to support us, you can buy us a cup of coffee!Stay Safe, Wear Your Mask!

Ep 50:  A Farewell to IZ*ONERecorded on March 21, 2021Episode SummaryEvery begining has an end. Selective Hearing's Greg and Allen get together with special guest, Ellis Tan of LSTkpop as we discuss IZ*ONE and their final concert, One, The Story, as well as their disbandment. Join us as we open up about our thoughts on IZ*ONE and how the group has influenced us in the last 2.5 years. All the feels!  Disclaimer: As always, any opinions expressed by the participants of this discussion are purely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the other Selective Hearing staff.For exclusive photos and memes, listen with OVERCAST. Like, comment, follow and subscribe. Thanks in advance!Show Notes:IntroductionsSay hi, rep where you from and what you drinkingPromote your socials, sites, etc.Topic 1: Pre ConcertWhen this concert was announced there was a lot of speculation about what this could mean for the future of IZ*ONE. Were they going to be extended for another 1 or 2 years? Would their status be changed to permanent?Did you believe that IZ*ONE had a chance to go beyond their contracted 2.5 years as rumored or were you accepting the reality that this was the end for them?When tickets were released did you buy a 1 or 2-day pass? If 2-day, what were your expectations for the concert?Different set listsMore unit stages Surprise announcementsOtherDid you end up buying concert merch? If so, what did you pre-order and how big of a dent did you put into your credit card?Topic 2: ONE, THE STORYWhat were your thoughts on the setup of these concerts? Did you prefer the subdued approach of ONE, THE STORY or would you have rather IZ*ONE go all out like they did for ONEIRIC THEATER?What improvements were made to make the viewing experience better compared to ONEIRIC THEATER?The set lists for these concerts were structured in a way that celebrated the short legacy of IZ*ONE. Do you think they managed to fit everything that fans would have wanted into 2 days or were you wanting more when it was all over?Please tell us about your favorite moments and/or performances from this 2-day concert.The first day gave the IZ*ONE members an opportunity to thank each other for all they have done together. The second day allowed them to express their gratitude to their fans, and everyone who helped and supported them on their 2.5 year journey.Were you already crying by the time these moments arrived? If not, at what point did your floodgates open?Which member’s speech moved you the most?What were your thoughts on this 2-day concert as a whole? Was this a fitting end for IZ*ONE given the limitations brought upon them because of the circumstances in the world?TOPIC 3: Looking ForwardWhich members have the best chance of succeeding outside of IZ*ONE?For those who have been rumored to join other groups, what is the likelihood they will?Which members are going to have a hard time making it outside of IZ*ONE?What do you think the Japanese members should do when they return to Japan? Stick it out within the 48 system or graduate immediately and go back to Korea?TOPIC 4: The EndGive us your thoughts on IZ*ONE and what they have meant to you.Which of the following quotes do you believe sums up your feelings about saying goodbye to IZ*ONE the best?“Goodbyes make you think. They make you realize what you’ve had, what you’ve lost, and what you’ve taken for granted.” – Ritu Ghatourey“Don’t cry because it’s over. Smile because it happened.” – Dr. Seuss“Saying goodbye doesn’t mean anything. It’s the time we spent together that matters, not how we left it.” – Trey Parker“So long, and thanks for all the fish!” – Douglas AdamsSay goodbye to the listeners.Panorama 8 Bit Cover by 정훈남JHN STUDIOLinks Mentioned:LSTkpop YouTube ChannelLSTkpop InstagramLSTkpop TwitterTakeoRey's Twitch ChannelFollow Us:Selective-Hearing WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you like what you heard and want to support us, you can buy us a cup of coffee!Stay Safe, Wear Your Mask!

Ep 49: Looking Back On 2020Recorded on December 28, 2020Episode SummaryAs we head into our 15th year anniversary, Selective Hearing's Greg and Allen get together with special guest, Ellis Tan of LSTkpop. Join us on a little slice of life episode of the podcast as we celebrate a little Festivus, discuss what happened in our lives in 2020, what forms of media we enjoyed, and what we look forward to in 2021. Disclaimer: As always, any opinions expressed by the participants of this discussion are purely their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the other Selective Hearing staff.For exclusive photos and memes, listen with OVERCAST. Like, comment, subscribe. Thanks in advance!Show Notes:IntroductionWhat are you drinking?What are you pimping? (i.e. socials, web sites, other projects)Topic 1: How Was Your 2020?How were you affected by COVID-19? What life changes did you have to make in order to keep yourself and your loved ones safe and sane amongst the insanity?If the pandemic had never hit what were your plans or goals for 2020? Were you able to find a way to achieve your goals despite all the craziness going on in the world?Since time has slowed down considerably this year did you take the opportunity to invest your time into doing stuff you put off? If so, what did you end up doing?How are you otherwise?Topic 2: The Airing of GrievancesBefore we get into celebrating the good that was in 2020 we must first exorcise our demons and bitch about the bad in order to cleanse ourselves. For those unfamiliar with the Airing of Grievances please refer to the video below:https://youtu.be/1l8Eag9CAFk?t=37For our purposes, we will not lash out at each other but at the artists, we believe have let us down with less than stellar efforts at entertaining us. And of course, anything else we feel deserves to be the object of our wrathTopic 3: What Did You Like This Year?Favorite music acts and/or songs/albumsFavorite movies and/or TV showsFavorite online concertsFavorite video gamesAnything else you want to gush overTopic 4: To 2021 and BeyondWhat word or phrase best describes 2020 to you?Besides a COVID-19 vaccine what are you looking forward to in 2021?2021 marks the 15th anniversary of Selective Hearing. What are you going to do to celebrate this milestone?Closing CommentsGoodbyesVideogame Themes by Darnu-PopLinks Mentioned:LINK: LSTkpop YouTube ChannelLINK: LSTkpop InstagramLINK: LSTkpop TwitterLINK: TakeoRey's Twitch ChannelFollow Us:Selective-Hearing WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you like what you heard and want to support us, you can buy us a cup of coffee!Stay Safe, Wear Your Mask!

Ep 48: IZ*ONE Oneiric Theater Online Concert ReviewRecorded on September 19, 2020Episode SummarySelective Hearing's Greg and Allen get together with special guest, Ellis Tan of LSTkpop. We take a deep dive look and review IZ*ONE's first online concert, Oneiric Theater. What did we like, what annoyed us, was it worth the money? How did it compare to other online concerts this year in 2020? Disclaimer: We recorded this podcast using Discord and the program Craig + Eunnicastr. Let us know how it sounds.For exclusive photos and memes, listen with OVERCAST. Like, comment, subscribe. Thanks in advance!Show Notes:Intros, What are You Drinking?, What would you like to promote?What was your excitement level for Oneiric Theater?Is this your first streaming concert? What have you watched before, what was the experience (stream quality, audio quality, etc)?How Did You Watch the Concert? What was your set up?What did you think of the Twitch-like setup?*CONCERT BREAKDOWN*ONEIRIC DIARY STAGESBALLAD STAGESUNIT STAGES ORANGE CARAMEL - Catellena - Wonyoung, Hyewon, ChaewonPark Ji Yoon - Adult Ceremony - 01 LineRed Velvet Irene & Seulgi - MONSTER - Sakura, EunbiKehlani - Gangsta - Chaeyeon, Yena, YujinLIVE BAND STAGESQUIZLANDENCOREWas the concert worth $30?Any improvements that could have been made?Will you be getting the Blu-Ray?Closing CommentsGoodbyesLinks Mentioned:LINK: LSTkpop YouTubeLINK: LSTkpop InstagramLINK: LSTkpop TwitterLINK: Lovelyz - Obliviate (Selective Hearing Remix)LINK: JYP duet with SUNMI - When We Disco (Selective Hearing Remix)Follow Us:Selective Hearing WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookIf you like what you heard and want to support us, you can buy us a cup of coffee!Stay Safe, Wear Your Mask!

Ep 47: 500+ Days of IZ*ONE, FIESTA TIME!Recorded on March 14, 2020Episode SummaryThe Selective Hearing Staff gets together and gives their raw feelings and critiques on FIESTA and the state of IZ*ONE's future as well as other K-Pop randomness.Disclaimer: We recorded this podcast using Discord and the program Craig + Eunnicastr. Let us know how it sounds.For exclusive photos and memes, listen with OVERCAST. Like, comment, subscribe. Thanks in advance!Pictures courtesy of Selective Hearing.Show Notes:Intros and What Are You Drinking?Quickly address the voting controversy and hiatusThree months later, was it worth the wait?FIESTAWhat did you like? What didn’t you like?What about that choreography?Who has the best hair? Who had the worst hair?Best live costumes?LINK: FIESTA Live Perfomance CostumesBLOOM*IZWhat other songs stood out, which were your favorites?Where does FIESTA rank among all the February releases?LINK: February 2020 ReleasesOur thoughts on other February K-Pop singles; EVERGLOW, Cherry Bullet, Rocket Punch, LOONA , DREAMCATCHER, BTS etc.Where does FIESTA rank among IZ*ONE singles?IZ*ONE Exceeds 400k on Hanteo200312 IZONE's BLOOMIZ is the 1st girl group album that exceed 400k copies sold on HanteoIZ*ONE Near 2mil Worldwide200312 IZ*ONE Album Sales: Gaon+Oricon = 1,658,308 | Gaon+Billboard = 1,982,580IZ*ONE’s FuturePledis Entertainment CEO Han Sung Soo Steps Down As IZ*ONE’s ProducerSwing Entertainment Confirmed To Join Off The Record Entertainment In Co-Managing IZ*ONENOTE: There were some mix-ups between NIZI Project and some other JYP projects in this section. Don't get over excited about this misunderstanding. Goodbyes and EndingLinks Mentioned:LINK: Greg's Review of BLOOM*IZLINK: Snap2Official: NCT127 at The Houston RodeoLINK: Eve Pink ShopFollow Us:Selective Hearing WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookStay Safe, Stay Home!

Ep 46: ITZY Premiere Showcase Tour in Houston ReviewEpisode SummaryAllen and special guests, Ben (Flypflop) and Ariel join forces to talk all about ITZY. Part one of this episode is our pregame portion where we talk about what to expect from ITZY in concert. Part two is our ITZY concert review minutes after the end of the show.ITZY Premiere Showcase Tour has hit Houston and there has been a lot of pent up hype. Get our super raw point of view as we go over what this concert means to us and other K-Pop fans here in Houston. What did we like about the showcase overall? Did we get kicked out duringg the show?!?  Give the podcast a listen and find out! For exclusive photos and memes, listen with OVERCAST. Thanks in advance!Pictures courtesy of Selective Hearing.Show Notes:PregameAllen and Ben discuss our history on ITZY, the venue and our seats at the show, and what expectations we had going into the ITZY Showcase.Showcase ReviewAriel joins Allen and Ben as we go over the show, our favorite moments, the fans etc.Ariel asks us about comparing ITZY to previous idol shows we've attended as Ben and I reminisce back to other J-Pop and K-Pop concerts.How did we find out about ITZY?Links Mentioned:LINK: TakeoRey's Top 30 K-Pop Songs of 2019TWITTER: FlypflopINSTAGRAM: TakeoReyFollow Us:Selective-Hearing WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebook

Ep 45: SEVENTEEN 'Ode To You' in Houston Pregame and Concert ReviewEpisode SummaryAllen and special guest Annabelle join forces to talk all about SEVENTEEN. Part of this episode one is our Pregame portion where we talk about what to expect from SEVENTEEN in concert. Part two is our SEVENTEEN concert review minutes after the end of the show.SEVENTEEN Ode To You Tour has hit Houston and there has been a lot of pent up hype. Get our super raw point of view as we go over what this concert means to us and other K-Pop fans here in Houston. What did we like about the concert overall? Do we still have our hearing after being around thousands of screaming fangirls?  Give the show a listen and find out! Thanks in advance!Pictures courtesy of Selective Hearing.@KCONUSA@Selec_HearShow Notes:PregameAllen and Annabelle discuss what the expect from the SEVENTEEN concert.Concert ReviewWe go over the show, our seats, the visuals, the acoustics, the fans etc.Should you go see SEVENTEEN live in concert?Links Mentioned:PODCAST: Bellinissima My Personal PensieveTWITCH: Bellinissima Life StreamInstagram: TakeoReyFollow Us:Selective-Hearing WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebook