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
Episodes
18 episodes
Cha Eun Woo & NCT Dream in Mexico (EP 17: Traveling to Mexico for K-pop: Tips and Tricks)
We are back after our summer break for a brand new season of It's a K-pop Thing! In this episode, we catch up and discuss what it was like traveling to Mexico this summer to see NCT Dream and Cha Eun Woo. Then, you don't w...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:38:52
Play This! ILLIT's "Magnetic" Plus K-pop Debut Songs That Have Stood The Test of Time
In this edition of Play This! we bring you a previously unreleased episode that almost didn't air. Shortly after recording our discussion about ILLIT's debut hit single, "Magnetic," news broke of the corporate turmoil and f...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:31:20
Destination K-pop Concerts: NCT 127 in Tokyo and TWICE in Las Vegas
We have a special concert recap episode that's ALL about our recent K-pop travels, concerts experiences and even a special run-in with some K-pop idols after a concert! (No spoilers: You'll have to tune in to hear who it was!) In this episode w...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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1:55:45
Has K-pop Hit a Plateau? Is It Slowing Down? What's Next?
Lately, the general consensus seems to be: K-pop is bigger than ever before —and that's to be celebrated— but it's also ... different. The music trends are changing and, depending on who you ask, it's not always for the better. Especia...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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1:11:33
Play This! K-pop x Latin Songs We Recommend (PT:2 of BIBI and Becky G Special)
This episode is PART 2 of our two-episode discussion on the latest K-pop and Latin music collab, "Amigos" by BIBI and Becky G. If you haven't checked out PART 1, go back to the feed and listen!In this portion of the discussion, we...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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36:46
Play This! BIBI and Becky G's "Amigos" (PT:1 The History of K-pop & Latin Collabs)
Hey everyone! We're back in 2024 with an episode we recorded at the tail end of last year when BIBI and Becky G had just released their collab track, "Amigos." It's a chill, fun song that also serves as a good introduction to K-R&B and Lati...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:10:39
Play This! SB19's "GENTO" and Other Beast-Idol Tracks We Love
For this edition of Play This! we’re discussing “Gento,” a song by Filipino-boy-group SB19. While it’s not K-pop, per se, the song has been making its way around the industry’s boy groups, thanks to numerous idols doing the “Gento” dance challe...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:22:46
Is There Such a Thing As TOO Many K-pop Concerts?
If you're a K-pop multi-stan like us in the USA, you might have noticed something lately: The number of K-pop acts on tour has grown by a LOT! But with that growth, we've also seen an increase in tour dates overlapping and fans ultimately havin...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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1:32:27
Play This! TXT & Jonas Brothers "Do It Like That" Plus More K-pop Collabs We Recommend
We're back with another edition of Play This! where we give you some song recommendations inspired by recent K-pop releases. On this episode, we discuss the latest collaboration between a K-pop group with a Western artist: "
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:18:53
We Chat With AleXa About Singing In Spanish and What Makes K-pop Unique
Today's episode features a special interview with K-pop idol and artist, AleXa! Recently we chatted with her about her latest digital-single, "Juliet," and the 6(!) different versions of the song, whic...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:06:10
Play This! (G)I-DLE's "Queencard" Plus Other Unserious, Camp-y K-pop Songs We Recommend
We're back with more K-pop song recommendations! For this episode of Play This! we take a very *serious* look at a very UN-serious song: (G)I-DLE's latest comeback and hit, "Queencard." Sometimes in K-...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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58:25
Play This! FIFTY FIFTY'S "Cupid" And Other Soft K-pop Hits We Recommend
FIFTY FIFTY's "Cupid" is still going strong on the charts, thanks to the popularity of its English "Twin" version. But where do you from there? What other K-pop songs do you queue up on your playlist? After all, you need at least a few good son...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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49:38
Girl Groups Run K-pop: Pt 2 (IVE, TWICE, FIFTY FIFTY)
We're back with Part 2 of our mini-series examining the state of Girl Groups in K-pop today! We have a lot to discuss in this episode, including new releases by plenty of 4th-gen acts as well as our theories on why the spotlight is shini...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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1:20:11
Girl Groups Run K-pop: Pt 1(NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, Girls' Generation)
Something major happened in K-pop last year: For the first time since the aughts, girl groups outshone their male group counterparts. Not only did girl groups deliver hit after hit, but 2022 also saw 4th generation girl groups consistent...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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51:56
All Hail HYUNA! (Special Segment: Battle of the B-sides)
We've tabled the reporting this week to bring you a special bonus episode in the form of a little game we're calling, "Battle of the B-sides." Now, before you get ahead of yourself—there is no singing OR actual "battle" taking place....
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:01:31
Rookie K-pop Group TFN (Formerly T1419) Sets Its Eyes on Latin America
We're back with a very special follow-up episode in our mini series on rookie K-pop groups that survived — and thrived— throughout the pandemic. For Episode 2 we're super excited to announce we have the podcast's ... FIRST ~...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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1:05:22
A Look at GHOST9's Debut During the Pandemic
Debuting a K-pop group under normal circumstances is, to say the least, no easy feat. So, what do we make of a rookie K-pop group from a smaller music label that not only debuts during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also decides to go on tour? Well...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:11:47
