TheKPopScholar

TheKpopScholar is a project started by an academic librarian to promote the scholarship of KPOP music in academia. Email: thekpopscholar@gmail.com Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support</a>

Episode 22: 2nd Wave Idols & New Music Pt. 3

In this episode, I continue reviewing the 2nd Generation Idols and their new music released. Idols mentioned are Sunmi, Taemin, Rain & Chungha, Super Junior, and Highlight (B2ST/Beast). Music Videos: Sunmi "Tail": https://youtu.be/Aui0ZKIaXVc Taemin "Advice": https://youtu.be/sQg4VCB3bYw Super Junior "House Party": https://youtu.be/BtJMOVKjhUo Rain Feat. Chungha "Why Don't We": https://youtu.be/srWfDwiRVgQ Highlight "Not The End": https://youtu.be/5Kdl9uOmj34 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

05-23
29:22

Episode 21: What are Fanchants?

In this episode, I discuss fanchants in the kpop industry, the origins, and compare it to concerts in the US and Japan. Below are my sources and examples. Resources: https://cheerpattern.wordpress.com/about/ https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/11/20/what-are-some-best-fan-chants-k-pop Nu'est Bet Bet Fanchant: https://youtu.be/cY15z4BoY44 Shinee Name fanchant: https://youtu.be/hspGHImXv2o TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki Mirotic fanchant: https://youtu.be/dWVd84BpaUk --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

05-23
23:48

Episode 20: Rookie Review 2021

In today's episode, I review the rookie boy and girl groups that debuted from January until April. Which one is your favorite? Groups featured today are Tri.be, Ciipher, Pixy, Mirae, Hot Issue, Hot Issue, NTX, T1419, and Kingdom. Resources: https://dbkpop.com/tag/comebacks https://kprofiles.com/kingdom-profile-facts/ https://kprofiles.com/ntx-members-profile/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

05-10
33:03

Episode 19: Current Issues/Scandals

In today's episode, I discuss the latest scandals and issues dealing with the kpop community. We touch on BTS and the German radio DJ, Some kpop being taken down from Spotify, and Idols bullying middle school classmates. Sources: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2021/02/german-radio-dj-under-fire-after-alleged-racist-remarks-comparing-bts-to-covid-19 https://www.nme.com/news/music/halsey-horrified-by-disgusting-comments-about-bts-from-german-dj-2891401 https://www.nme.com/news/music/german-dj-criticised-racist-comments-bts-2889971 https://www.nme.com/news/music/kakao-m-claims-spotify-policy-forced-removal-of-k-pop-songs-2891058 https://www.koreaboo.com/news/bullying-scandals-rundown/ https://www.nme.com/news/music/k-pop-star-hyunjin-suspended-by-management-over-school-bullying-accusations-2891510 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

03-02
48:50

Episode 18: Idol Study-Got7

In today's episode we study briefly the history idol group Got7's in the kpop industry. Sources: https://www.soompi.com/article/1448107wpp/jyp-entertainment-announces-got7s-departure-from-agency https://www.teenvogue.com/story/got7-will-leave-jyp-entertainment-after-7-years http://www.thekrazemagazine.com/latest-updates/2020/5/24/history-of-k-pop-got7 https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/heres-every-got7-member-discovered-signed-jyp/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

02-27
37:29

Episode 17: Rookie Review 2020

I review rookie kpop groups that came out in later 2020. Source:https://time.com/5932509/k-pop-groups-to-listen-to-in-2021/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

02-24
20:43

Episode 16: 2nd Wave Idols & New Music Pt. 2 Feat. Nene

In this episode Nene and I review more 2nd wave idols and their new music. Idols discussed are BoA, Taemin from Shinee and Super M, Super Junior, and Hyoyeon from Girl's Generation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

02-08
30:19

Episode 15: Kpop Industry Reported Salaries

In this episode, we dive into reported earnings of idols and employees at idol companies such as the Big 3. What do you think about these reported earnings? Articles Used: https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/heres-much-money-youd-make-worked-sm-jyp-yg/ https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/entertainment/article/3042568/how-much-money-bts-make-and-how-they-spend-it-fashion-flats https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/6443687/k-pop-star-earning-average-salary https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2018/01/29/how-much-money-k-pop-idol-makes-according-former-k-pop-idol --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

02-08
28:20

Episode 14: 2nd Wave Idols & New Music Feat. Nene

In today's episode with Nene, we talk about 4 idols from the 2nd wave that have new music out now. We grade the music videos, lyrics, and music based off our opinions of past music and research. Of course, we mention scandals too scholars. Articles: https://www.soompi.com/article/1450035wpp/tvxqs-yunho-talks-about-his-collaborators-on-comeback-why-he-likes-his-passionate-character-and-more https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/epik-high-cl-and-zico-rosario-song-review-1116351/ https://www.soompi.com/article/1444115wpp/rain-and-park-jin-young-talk-about-their-upcoming-collaboration-the-importance-of-values-and-more http://tokkistar.com/did-rain-and-jyp-plagiarize-bobby-browns-every-little-step/ https://www.allkpop.com/article/2020/12/album-mv-review-taeyeon-what-do-i-call-you https://seoulbeats.com/2020/12/taeyeon-keeps-things-simple-in-what-do-i-call-you/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

01-25
47:54

Episode 13: Kpop & Cultural Appropriation Part 2

In today's episode I continue our discussion with cultural appropriation, dive into Blackface in Korea, GD saying the N-word, and CA being brushed off by fandom. Articles used: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2158244017710294 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/279274576_Performing_Post-Racial_Asianness_K-Pop's_Appropriation_of_Hip-Hop_Culture https://www.reddit.com/r/kpopnoir/comments/k9k0b7/2nd_gen_idols_and_their_blatant_racism/ https://www.reddit.com/r/kpopnoir/comments/kcfi89/apparently_you_cant_call_out_ca_for_another_group/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

12-14
35:57

Episode 12: Kpop & Cultural Appropriation Part 1

In today's episode, I discuss the definition of cultural appropriation, what it could mean for different people across countries, what it could mean to different generations, CA idol scandals, and fans educating/informing idols on CA seen as offensive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

12-07
46:23

Episode 11: Black Artists in Kpop

In today's episode, I discuss Black artists in Kpop, not just artists who are half Korean. I cover some artists struggles with being bi-racial in south korea and racism with being a non-Asian artist singing in Korean. I briefly question Kpop's history of cultural appropriation, acceptance of Asian decent idols vs western ethnicities, and what does the K mean in Kpop today. Article: http://kissmykimchi.com/2016/09/kmk-black-artists-k-pop.html/  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

11-22
42:31

Episode 10: Foreign Idols

In today's episode, I explore the definition of "foreigner," list popular foreign idols in Kpop, and talk about some trainee horror stories. Articles: https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/16-korean-idols-werent-born-raised-south-korea/ https://www.hellokpop.com/featured/foreign-idols-who-have-taken-the-k-pop-industry-by-storm/ https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-51476159 https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/8-disturbing-stories-trainees-kpops-dark-side/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

11-15
56:11

Episode 9: Kpop & Western Collabs

In today's episode, I speak about collabs you may have heard about or never knew. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

11-02
31:14

Episode 8: Reaction to Current Kpop Feat. Nene & Brit

In today's episode I invite Nene and Brit to examine some of the current hits in Kpop and give their opinion. I tried to select from different genres to get a feel of the variety out there. I did not ask the two's preference beforehand. All of this is uncut reactions to the five videos: Day6 "Zombie," Jessi "NuNu NaNa," SuperM "100," Dawn "dawndididawn" feat. Jessi, and Blackpink "Lovesick Girls."  Disclaimer: The clips of music in this podcast is not owned by me and all rights belong to the respective artists and music companies.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

10-25
33:35

Episode 7: Kpop Idol Diets Feat. Nene

In today's episode, Nene and I examine kpop idol diets in depth. While not every reported idol diet is listed in the articles examined, we do discuss the effects of the diets on the kpop idols physical and mental health. Listed below are articles we used: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2018/09/8-k-pop-idol-diets-that-will-shock-you https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/9-kpop-idols-done-extremely-unsafe-diets-in-past/ https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/10-idols-reveal-personal-tricks-lose-weight/ https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/8030059/kpop-body-image-diets-eating-disorders-essay https://www.hellokpop.com/list/kpop-idols-unbelievable-diet-regimen/ https://channel-korea.com/kpop-idol-diet-plan-and-workout/ https://www.kpopmap.com/the-extreme-kpop-idol-diet-meal-plan-compilation/ https://kfanatics.com/kpop-idols-diet-secrets-learn-korean-idols-eat-lose-weight/ https://www.kpopstarz.com/articles/292455/20200412/look-here-are-some-of-the-extreme-diets-of-k-pop-idols-that-you-shouldn-t-try-at-all.htm https://www.insider.com/kpop-dark-side-gym-diet-dating-great-guys-crayon-pop-2019-10 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

10-18
55:16

Episode 6: Kpop Fandom/Fan Culture Feat. Nene

Today's episode, featuring Nene, explores KPOP slang terms, industry marketing strategies, some idol scandals, and much more. Articles used:  Refinery29- https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/k-pop-music-fans-terms-meaning Koreaboo- https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/kpop-slang-terms-true-fan-know/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

10-04
01:29:25

Episode 5: Being a Black KPOP Fan

I talk about the experiences of Black kpop fans from different sources and give my insight. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

09-28
48:14

Episode 4: Interview with a Former Kpop Fan Feat. Tokyo_Seoul

Tokyo_Seoul and I talk about her history of kpop fandom and why she left. We mention kpop diets, scandals, former groups, and much more. Diet article used: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2018/09/8-k-pop-idol-diets-that-will-shock-you  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

09-20
59:50

Episode 3: KPOP Globalization

In today's episode we will be using 3 scholarly sources that offer additional reasons for the globalization of KPOP. I cover the topics of western vs eastern marketing, more English versions and subtitles of KPOP songs, and much more.  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopscholar/support

09-13
26:54

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