It's a K-pop Thing
A podcast by two journalists and K-pop fans who love to bring a little nuance to the fan experience. Hosted by Theresa Avila and Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum, 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.
In each episode you can expect analysis and commentary on trending K-pop news stories with the right amount of background and context for new and old fans alike. It's a K-pop Thing is, "the show where we talk about all the things that make K-pop distinctly K-pop." Follow the Show: @IKPTpod on Instagram
It's a K-pop Thing
Does BLACKPINK Still Need ... BLACKPINK?
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We finally have BLACKPINK's first EP since 2022, the highly-anticipated Deadline, a five-track release that includes "JUMP" and "GO." But does the EP live up to the hype? In the weeks since its release, the reaction from critics and fans alike has been mixed. That tepid response contrasts to the praise for the member's recent solo music — which includes a Grammy nomination. All of this got us wondering about what's next for the group.
And, importantly, do the member's current solo careers outshine their latest release as a group?
To help us analyze the latest from BLACKPINK, we invited Jeff Benjamin, music journalist and writer of The Crossover Newsletter. Over the years, Jeff has interviewed pretty much every K-pop idol you can think of, including Blackpink.
Tune in to hear us discuss:
- BLACKPINK's album sales
- Our first impressions on the EP
- Hits and misses from Deadline
- The response from critics and fans
- Hearts2Hearts' win over BLACKPINK on the music shows
- Our thoughts on the member's solo music
Plus, highlights from their solo careers, including:
- Rosé's songwriting and Grammy nomination
- JENNI's cohesive album and presence at festivals
- Jisoo's acting career and new drama
- LISA's entrepreneurial side quests
Lastly, we discuss what we hope to see in the group's next chapter.
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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