The K-Pop Sundae Podcast

At the beginning of 2024, we had many expectations for the year, but now it’s time to look at which of our predictions came true and what K-Pop content we enjoyed. After we send off 2024, we discuss what we hope for 2025.Year End Playlists:OldR’s 2024 FavouritesSerin’s 2024 FavouritesMin’s 2024 FavouritesJR’s 2024 Favourites--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/favsof2024predictionsfor2025--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org--00:00 Intro & Episode Breakdown00:42 Our Favorites of 2024 (SOTY, Non-K-Pop Faves, Non-2024 K-Pop)57:00 K-Drama Talk1:09:10 How Our Collections Have Grown1:23:11 Concerts We Went to in 20241:25:12 How Our Predictions/Hopes for 2024 Fared1:29:36 Predictions/Hopes for 20251:35:32 Our New Year's Resolution1:42:02 Wrap-Up & Outro

Welcome to our yearly roundup of some of the major news and events of 2024. Join us as we highlight some of the biggest groups, celebrity news, and general events in K-Media.--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/kpslookback2024--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org--00:00 Intro & Episode Breakdown00:57 Groups That Debuted1:20 Boy Groups (DXMON, TWS, Big Ocean + Rant, & Speed Run)7:24 Girl Groups (ILLIT, MEOVV, iNKODE, & Speed Run)9:43 Subunits10:02 Redebuts (MADEIN, ARTMS, CLEO)11:24 Reunions13:54 Notable Solos14:37 Big Trends of 2024 (Genres, Fashions, etc.)19:11 Disbandments19:24 Entertainments News, Crime & Lawsuits, General News22:27 The NewJeans Debacle24:27 Deaths in K-Media25:45 Wrap-Up & Outro

The Sunbaes are back for part two of No.Mercy Retrospective! They discuss the final five episodes of the show, where the eliminated trainees are now, as well as their overall thoughts on the show. NOTE: OldR had some audio trouble here, it will be fixed going forward.Masterlist--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/kpsnomercypt2--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org--00:00 Intro & Episode Breakdown00:41 Quick Recap From the Last Episode (Eliminations & Rankings)1:02 Episode 6 Description, Discussion, & Ranks4:35 Episode 7 Description, Discussion, & Ranks (Guest Judge Tangents)11:23 Episode 8 Description, Discussion, & Ranks (IM Added)14:01 Tangent About #Gun & IM18:52 Episode 9 Description, Discussion, & Ranks20:29 Episode 10 Description, Discussion, & Ranks26:46 Serin Thinks the Finale Should Have Been Livestreamed28:33 Production Questions & Monsta X Name Talk32:17 Where Are the Eliminated Trainees Now?36:21 Episode Wrap-Up36:48 Outro

Join the Sunbaes as they dissect the first five episodes of survival show No.Mercy, the show that brought us the beloved group Monsta X! They discuss the run up to the show, give a description of the episodes, and their thoughts on them. Also stay tuned to the end of the episode for an important note on how The KPS Podcast will look in 2025. NOTE: Apologies for OldR's audio in this episode and the upcoming part two. It will be fixed for our December releases.No.Mercy Masterlist--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/kpsnomercypt1--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org--00:00 Intro & Episode Breakdown1:23 Pre-Show Release Info3:25 Meet the Trainees (Rappers & Vocals)3:53 Episode 1 Description, Discussion, Ranks, etc.8:10 Episode 2 Description, Discussion, Ranks, etc.14:15 Episode 3 Description, Discussion, Ranks, etc.19:28 Tangent About Us Getting Sick in Relay20:28 Episode 4 Description, Discussion, Ranks, etc. + "Coach Me"27:47 Episode 5 Description, Discussion, Ranks, etc. + "Pillow"31:15 General Talk34:40 Episode 5 Wrap-Up35:00 Episode Wrap-Up35:22 The KPS Podcast 2025 Announcement36:24 Outro

The final deep dive of the season is upon us! Join the Sunbaes as they discuss the 1.5 gen boy group: TAKE! As always they talk about the pre-debut days, their heyday, and where the members are now. Trigger Warning(for a car accident and death): 24:46—25:18--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/kpstake--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org--00:00 Intro & Episode Breakdown00:31 Who is TAKE?1:25 Member Introductions (Dowan, Minhyuk, Seunghee, Sungjae, Seunghyun)5:38 Pre-Debut Days10:11 TAKE Officially Debuts ("Baby, Baby" & "Party")13:31 Member Departure & Concept Change ("Butterfly Grave")18:36 Continued Success of "Butterfly Grave", Music Camp Incident, & China Promotions20:38 Second Album Preparation & Company Bankruptcy21:53 TAKE Goes on Hiatus (Military, Music, & More)26:42 TAKE Comes Back (2015)29:01 Sugar Man Reunion & More Music Releases35:14 Where are the Members Now?38:26 Legacy39:57 Wrap-Up & Outro

Is it raining outside or are our headphones too loud? Find out what our favorite rain songs are on this episode.--Listen to the playlist!Spotify | YouTube --Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/kpsrainsongs–Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org--00:00 Pre-Intro00:29 Intro & Episode Breakdown1:02 JR's 1st Pick: Shower of Rain (PENTAGON)2:56 Serin's 1st Pick: Sound of Rain (Younha)6:42 Min's 1st Pick: Umbrella Calls for Rain (HEIZE)8:31 OldR's 1st Pick: Rainy Day (Wheesung feat. Taeil (of Block B) & Chungha)14:36 JR's 2nd Pick: Dancing in the Rain (Rad Museum)22:13 Serin's 2nd Pick: Walkin' in the Rain (Block B)25:23 Min's 2nd Pick: Singing in the Rain (JinSoul of LOONA)27:41 OldR's 2nd Pick: It's Raining (Rain)31:58 Wrap-Up & Outro

Today, we’ll discuss our favorite songs featuring samples and replay samples. If you’re interested in hearing about what makes up our favorite songs, you’ll want to tune into this episode.--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/kpssamplesWhere To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org--00:00 Intro & Episode Breakdown1:25 JR's 1st Pick: Missing You (FT Island)4:50 Serin's 1st Pick: C'est La Vie (F-iV)8:24 Min's 1st Pick: After Like (IVE)12:24 OldR's 1st Pick: LeeSSang Blues (LeeSSang)15:38 JR's 2nd Pick: In Bloom (ZEROBASEONE/&NMIXX)21:52 Serin's 2nd Pick: Alleyway (Yang Dong Geun/YDG)28:45 Min's 2nd Pick: KSHMR35:32 OldR's 2nd Pick: I-YAH (H.O.T)42:23 Wrap-Up & Outro

On today’s episode, the Sunbaes discuss what K-Pop groups they would like to see return to the stage. They’ll be explaining who these groups were and talk about why they want to see them together again. If you’re missing your favs, you’ll want to tune into this episode!S3E4: C-Clown - Crowning the ClownsS4E1: CSJH - Pt. 1S4E2: CSJH - Pt.2--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/kpsgroupsreunite--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTikTok: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org--00:00 Intro & Episode Breakdown00:37 JR's 1st Pick: Pristin13:14 OldR's 1st Pick: 1TYM18:00 Min's 1st Pick: 2NE125:24 Serin's 1st Pick: Cheon Sang Ji Hee The Grace34:20 JR's 2nd Pick: C-Clown42:28 OldR's 2nd Pick: Devil and Angel47:20 Min's 2nd Pick: GI51:38 Serin's 2nd Pick: LEO57:33 Final Thoughts, Wrap-Up, & Outro

Video games and K-Pop have a long history! Join the Sunbaes as they discuss the different kinds of games that idols and groups have appeared in, and maybe find your new favorite along the way!S2E12: Baby V.O.X. - Riding Into the SunsetS4E6: K-Pop Mascots & Characters--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/KPSVideoGames--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org--0:00 Intro & Episode Breakdown1:15 Games K-Pop Idols/Groups Have Appeared In3:40 K-Pop Idol Managers & Group Creators5:32 K-Pop Music Games (DDR, Pump It Up, Just Dance)8:27 K-Pop Music Games Cont. (Tap Rhythm Games)12:35 NetMarble, LINE, & BTS-Specific Games16:05 More Mobile Games (BlackPink, NCT)17:37 The Sunbaes’ Recommendations (For Language Learning)19:50 Final Thoughts, Wrap-Up, & Outro

We're back for Season 5! In this episode, we're diving into a group our audience has been asking for: Eagle5! From “Orbit” to SugarMan, we're going over it all. If you haven't heard the story behind this fascinating group, you'll want to tune in!--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/KPSEagle5--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.orgPromo Image: Wing Art Attribution--00:00 Intro & Episode Breakdown00:43 Who Was Eagle5? Members & Basic Info3:09 Trainees Who Didn't Make the Cut4:22 Final Two Members & How Chi-Hoon Left6:12 Eagle5 Debuts & Promotions9:25 "Squid Alien" Song Promotions & Their First Album19:02 "1999 Korea" Album Collab w/ Rappers21:37 New Album & New Members22:25 The Title Track: "Fire"24:38 "Love Story" Album Breakdown & DNA Merch27:46 The Group Disbands Quietly28:13 Where Are They Now?33:03 SugarMan Appearance34:17 Eagle5's Legacy36:53 Wrap-Up & Outro

Learn more about our upcoming 5th season now!--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our ScriptN/A--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTikTok: kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

Welcome to the final episode of Season 4. This is a review of all the mess-ups, tangents, and general shenanigans that went on last year. Enjoy.--Check Out Our Website!kpopsunbaes.com--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.orgIce Cream Image - Be Calm And Eat Ice Cream

At the beginning of 2023, we had many expectations for the year, but now it’s time to look at which of our predictions came true and what K-Pop content we enjoyed. After we send off 2023, we discuss what we hope for 2024.--ExtrasMin’s Faves 2023 (Playlist)OldR’s Faves 2023 (Playlist)JR’s Faves 2023 (Playlist)DEUX - The Legendary DuoCSJH The Grace Pt. 1, Pt. 2The Sunbae Games (2023)--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Script--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaesAttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

Welcome to our yearly roundup of some of the major news and events of 2023. If you want a recap that goes from January - October, you won’t want to miss this episode. Stay tuned for part 2, which will be released on our Ko-fi in a couple of months!--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/Lookback2023--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

 Yeoboseyo? In this episode, we're talking about songs involving phone calls. Listen in to find out which songs are on our list.NOTE: JR misspeaks and calls J-Entercom something else at one point.  S1E15: Concept Changes We Have Feelings About–Listen to the playlist!Spotify | YouTube--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/S4KPOPsCallin--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

In a continuation of our Deux episode from this season, today the Sunbaes, along with guest host Serin, jump into the history of D.Bace! Join us as we talk about this interesting first-generation boy group!--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/DBaceDeepDive--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundae--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

In this episode, we’ll be talking about what K-Pop songs have a connection to where each of the Sunbaes lives. From music videos to idols, we’ve found a surprising number of references to Norway, Illinois, and Nevada. Get to know more about where the Sunbaes are from through the lens of K-Pop! Tune in!NOTE: A Chicago Typewriter is a gun, not a typewriter (though this could have been a play on words since the show has writing as a focal point—it’s been a LONG time since JR watched it). --Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/KPSConnection--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundae--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

Today the Sunbaes are trying out a new format! The group shuffle allows them to share new music and media with each other with the hope that they’ll find their new favorite idols! NOTE: When talking about Half Moon Friends, JR meant authoritative, not authoritarian. Sound Effect by Dheeraj M4JOR from PixabaySound Effect from Pixabay--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our ScriptN/A--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundae--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

In today’s episode, the Sunbaes are talking about 3 of their favorite K-Pop characters/mascots. If you're a fan of Matokis, BT21, or KRUNK, you’re going to love this episode! --Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/KPopMascots--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org

In this episode, the Sunbaes are diving into the duo DEUX which was around for a short time but still influences Korea’s music industry today. Tune in and learn about this iconic duo!--Check out our website!kpopsunbaes.com--Our Scripthttps://tinyurl.com/DeuxKPS--Where To Find UsTwitter: kpopsunbaesInstagram: kpopsunbaesTumblr: kpopotd, kpopotd2, kpopsunbaesYouTube: The K-Pop SunbaesFacebook: The K-Pop SunbaesTikTok: kpopsundaeConsider tipping us on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/yourkpopsunbaes--AttributionsCover Art - Elyse Shewan (Instagram: @es.graphic.design)Music by Joystock - https://www.joystock.org