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EVAN "Death of Me" vs. Former Group ENHYPEN "Checkmate" Review

THE KPOPCAST: Evan vs. Enhypen, plus Dimo Rex and MCND hit replays Stephanie and PD-nim kick off a pre-Hallyuween-themed Kpopcast episode that compares two very differen

BIG BANG Concert Recap 2026 World Tour in Oakland

Big Bang Concert in Oakland 20th Anniversary Tour Recap Stephanie and PD-nim recap their first in-person hangout and their night at Big Bang’s Oakland stop on the 20th a

Taemin Western Cross-Over in 2026? FLOAT & GOOEY Reactions

Stephanie and PD-nim cover three big K-pop moments: Taemin’s two title tracks from Soft Violence, a second-gen girl-group comeback from Girls’ Generation’s HYO, Yuri, and

TUIDE vs. OURBIRTHDAY Which New Girl Group Had the Best 2026 Debut?

Stephanie and PD-nim compare two newly debuted girl groups from major labels: TUIDE from Hybe and OurBirthday from JYP. They also cover their weekly Hit Replays from NCT

Where to Draw the Line? BTS Attends Chris Brown Concert

summary In this episode, we explore the controversy surrounding BTS attending a Chris Brown and Usher concert, the influence of American R&B on K-pop, and the complex is

Stray Kids "THIS AND THAT" Reaction & Analysis

In this episode, we explore the latest in K-pop, including new group debuts, industry controversies, and the evolving identity of groups like Stray Kids with their latest

CORTIS Showed OUT at Lollapalooza 2026, But Can They Escape Appropriation Claims?

In this episode, we analyze Cortis' recent performance at Lollapalooza, their marketing strategies, and the controversy surrounding their group identity and cultural appr

KATSEYE 'Animal' Analysis

BTS Boycotts the 2027 Grammys: When global superstars BTS unexpectedly pull out of the Grammys, they’re not just skipping an award show—they’re sending a seismic message

Lexie Just Left Saint Satine! Are Global Girl Groups Built to Last?

With Lexie's departure from Saint Satine, Is the K-Pop to Global Girl Group pipeline showing some cracks? In this episode, host Stephanie chats with special guest Tashi o

Did i-dle get Kpop Afrobeats Right with Gimme Dat Love?

Dive into a captivating discussion on the latest in K-pop, touching on I-dle's summer comeback "Gimme Dat Love," Jay Bs soulful debut under his own label, and the emergin

ATEEZ 'BAD': Celebration of Latin Culture or Appropriation?

Dive into this episode with special guest Theresa from It's a Kpop Thing Podcast where we unpack the latest comeback BAD from ATEEZ, including discussion about whether th

Grammys New Asian Pop Category: Is this a Win for K-Pop?

This week on The Kpopcast, Stephanie, PD-nim, and special guest Syed Saquib of Genius Korea unpack the Recording Academy’s new 2027 Grammy categories and what they could

Iconic By Mistake by Katseye, LSF, Illit vs. K-Pop's Blueprint, Tinashe

In this episode, we analyze the viral K-pop track 'Iconic by Mistake' by KATSEYE, Le Sserafim, and Illit; and 'Too Easy' by the American artist behind lots of K-Pop inspi

SHINee 'ATMOS' Review

SHINee Atmos: Celebrating 18 Years of Artistic Evolution & Their Latest ComebackJoin us as we explore SHINee's newest release "Atmos," delving into their timeless artistr

ZEROBASEONE vs. AND2BLE Former Groupmates Rivalry?

In this episode, we explore the dynamic shifts within K-pop groups, including Boyfriend's nostalgic comeback, XLOV's genderless concept, and the complex transition of Zer

LE SSERAFIM 'BOOMPALA' Pureflow Pt. 1 Album Review

In this episode, we analyze La Sserafim's second full-length album Pure Flow Part One and lead single BOOMPALA, discussing its thematic shift, visuals inspired by steampu

BTS Stanford Day 1 Recap

Recap of BTS's 2026 Stanford Show Day 1 In this episode, we dive into the excitement and highlights of BTS's first Bay Area concert since 2018, hosted at Stanford Stadiu

Movie Review: Anderson .Paak "K-POPS!"

In this episode, Stephanie and Pd-nim review Anderson Paak's 2026 film 'K-POPS!', exploring its themes, cultural significance, and standout moments. They discuss the film

CORTIS Reaction: REDRED & TNT

Join us as we unpack the layered visuals, musical influences, and cultural critiques surrounding CORTIS' recent releases, RedRed and TNT. This episode explores their crea

BTS Bay Area #Army Cruise Recap

In this episode, Stephanie and Pd-nim dive into the vibrant fan culture around BTS in the Bay Area, highlighting the recent BTS cruise event and the passions of ARMY. The