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
It's a K-pop Thing
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 shining so brightly on girl groups.
PLUS!! We share our TOP 10+ GIRL GROUPS (atm): With so many girl groups charting at the moment, we made our own list of the girl groups that have us excited for the rest of 2023! Plus, you'll hear which groups we're crossing our fingers make an epic comeback so they don't fade into the background.
(Note: If you missed Part 1 of our discussion, go back to the feed and check out our interview with music journalist Lai Frances.)
EPISODE RUNDOWN:
- Vox Pop: What K-pop Stans Think (2:38)
- K-pop Girl Groups Are Breaking Records (6:09)
- Theories On Why Girl Groups Are Breaking Through (9:25)
- Our Top 10 List of Girl Groups (for 2023) (31:25)
- Honorable Group Mentions (67:25)
- Groups We Hope Have a Comeback (72:20)
LET US KNOW: WHAT GIRL GROUPS TOP YOUR LIST RIGHT NOW?
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It's a K-pop Thing is hosted by two journalists and longtime K-pop stans, Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila.
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