It's a K-pop Thing
"The show where we talk about all the things that make K-pop distinctly K-pop." Hosted by Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila, two journalists, friends, and fellow K-pop multi-stans, each episode of It's a K-pop Thing explores the fan culture and the stories behind the people who've helped grow K-pop into a global phenomenon. Follow the Show: @IKPTpod on Instagram & Twitter Email: info@kpoppod.com
Podcasting since 2022 • 26 episodes
It's a K-pop Thing
Latest Episodes
ATEEZ Has Our Adrenaline Pumping
ATEEZ's latest comeback has proven to be their most successful to date so far and that's thanks in large part to high album sales and streaming that led to a Triple Crown victory on the music shows in Korea and a #3 debut on the Billboard TOP 2...
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2010's K-pop: The Nostalgia We Can't Let Go Of ...
The start of 2026 had seemingly everyone online reminiscing about what life was life back in 2016. Back when times were simpler, more fun and, dare we say, when K-pop music was ... better? Before you come for our necks, let us take a trip down ...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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58:42
EXO's Comeback ... It's Complicated
Put simply: We have big and complex feelings about EXO's highly anticipated comeback following the return of all members from their military enlistment. When news of an EXO reunion first broke, we were just as excited as any diehard...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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59:58
Our Manifestations for 2026 In K-pop
After analyzing all of the year-in-review K-pop content over the holidays, we've come to one conclusion: 2025 was *rough* and left us wanting a lot more. So, as we kick off the brand new year in 2026, we're hoping our collective positive thinki...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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32:37
What's Up With Santos Bravos? HYBE's Latino Boy Band
We're kicking off 2026 with an episode we recorded at the tail end of last year that's all about Santos Bravos! Following HYBE's big experiment with KATSEYE, HYBE Latin America focused its efforts in 2025 on debuting a Latino pop boy group usin...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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