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A podcast dedicated to Korean related music, the K-Pop industry, updates, news, personal opinions, & culture brought to you by Lacey & Rainah!

Bingu, Choom, & K-Pop Tunes


    • May 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 103 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Bingu, Choom, & K-Pop Tunes

    EP 89: K-Pop Ketchup! Min Heejin vs Hybe, Hyuna Backlash, and Han Sohee's Reputation Downfall?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 66:11


    We've got different levels of drama for the month of April that you won't want to miss in this K-Pop Ketchup episode! Segments: (01:40) - Han Sohee, Hyeri, and Ryu Junyeol drama (09:07) - BoA hinting at retirement? (19:10) - TXT & General Mills cereal collaboration (28:09) - BTS V in military propaganda video (35:11) - Hyuna receives backlash after nonchalant interview comments (41:28) - Simon Dominic + others depart AOMG within 2-3 months of each other (47:03) - Min Heejin vs Hybe & Bang Sihyuk + cult rumors

    EP 88: K-Pop Ketchup! The Battle of the Starships, Le Sserafim's Live Vocals, & WeBridge 2024 Cancelled

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 47:38


    We're playing catch-up on K-Pop Ketchup! It's time to officially wrap up the month of March with our opinions on some debate & discussion-worthy topics, as well as some normal news. Segments: (01:42) - The battle of the Starships! Starship Entertainment channels hacked by SpaceX? (07:38) - Le Sserafim's Live Vocals (26:05) - Two gay men in an Itaewon club fight over (G)I-DLE's "Super Lady" (32:34) - WeBridge 2024 in Las Vegas cancelled (40:47) - Spire Entertainment release CCTV allegations against former group Omega X member Hwichan, claims refuted (44:19) - Ailee is getting married!

    EP 87: March 2024 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 54:14


    Better late than never at all... we've got our March 2024 comeback review, and it was a very satisfying comeback month! Segments: (07:34) - YooA "Rooftop" (13:33) - Highlight "Body" (22:20) - NCT Dream "Smoothie" (31:09) - TAN "Hypertonic" (37:10) - ILL-IT "Magnetic" (44:25) - RESCENE "UhUh"

    EP 86: K-Pop Ketchup! Karina & Jaewook Dating, ZB1 Jiwoong Curses After Fancall, S.Coups Military Exemption, & MIRAE's Yubin Selling Fan Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 49:45


    We've got some head-scratching situations this month, along with the sudden and unfortunate news of acclaimed K-Pop producer Shinsadong Tiger's passing. It's time to catch up with K-Pop Ketchup! Segments: (01:09) - Shinsadong Tiger passes at age 40 (06:21) - ZB1 Jiwoong accused of sighing & cursing after fancall (12:34) - Jennie headed to her first KCON (17:48) - S.Coups military exemption (23:16) - WAKER Kwonhyeop is BTS Taehyung's doppelganger? (29:51) - MIRAE's Yubin caught selling fan gifts online (36:46) - Aespa Karina & actor Lee Jaewook dating

    EP 85: February 2024 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2024 67:26


    Comebacks, debuts, soloists, and groups—oh my! It's time to review February in Korean music! Segments: (02:38) - CRAVITY "Love or Die" (12:09) - YOUNG POSSE "Young Posse Up" (21:34) - P1Harmony "Killin' It" (29:26) - Ten "Nightwalker" (36:20) - Yang Donghwa "Blackout" (43:47) - A.C.E "My Girl" (50:29) - Taeyong "TAP" (58:32) - Tabber "Chi-Ka"

    EP 84: Then & Now—2PM!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 42:51


    Put, put, put, put, put, put your hands up! We're turning back the clocks with 2PM this episode, and you can rejoice—because we activate hardcore fangirl mode! There's so much love to share for one of our OG's in this throwback.

    EP 83: Take the K Out! And the State of K-HipHop

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 53:23


    Are Korean Pop and Korean Hip-Hop slowly dying out? Bang Sihyuk of HYBE and pH-1 seem to think so respectively for their genres of music. Tune in as we give our opinions on why, despite legendary HYBE CEO's belief, the "K" should not be taken out of K-Pop and why we think pH-1's recent collaboration is a testament to the lack of interactions being received.

    EP 82: January 2024 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 48:31


    We're starting off 2024 with our favorite comeback picks for the month of January! We've got both new and familiar faces for our choices this month. Segments: (04:22) - DXMON "Spark" (14:11) - SISTAR19 "No More (Ma Boy)" (22:49) - NMIXX "Dash" (29:31) - (G)I-DLE "Super Lady" (40:47) - I.M "Slowly"

    EP 81: K-Pop Ketchup! (G)I-DLE 'Wife' Opinions, Hyuna & Junhyung Dating, Sojang vs Wonyoung, & REM Kicked from DPR?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 91:49


    It's the new year... and January 2024 had a lot to unpack. Welcome to the first K-Pop Ketchup of the year (it's fairly intense). Segments: (02:52) - "Parasite" actor Lee Sunkyun's Suicide (17:07) - Treasure Hyunsuk's backlash (28:18) - Stephanie Soo misreporting on Fifty Fifty's situation (40:35) - (G)I-DLE's "Wife" receives mixed opinions on satirical views (01:01:17) - Hyuna & Yong Junhyung dating (01:09:01) - YouTuber Sojang vs Wonyong & Starship (01:16:29) - NewJeans Minji publicly apologizes for "Kalguksu Incident" (01:20:47) - Hybe introduces launch of internal health clinic (01:24:16) - REM kicked from DPR

    EP 80: Then & Now—Dean!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 37:12


    The R&B Prince of Asia—better known by some as his stage name, Dean—is finally back! We rejoice, and we decide to do a deep dive into his past music with this Then & Now episode. Full of much fangirling as we express our love for Dean and his artistry, we revel over how timeless his music is and will continue to be in the future.

    EP 79: Your Delulu is Trululu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 38:47


    Is there a middle ground to being delusional? Whether you're a K-Pop fan or just an intense fan of another interest, sometimes being delulu is the solulu... and can also help things become trululu! We discuss the viral trend regarding delusion and manifestation, Dr. Nicola Thomas' input on K-Pop fans and delusion, and overall what we believe from experience.

    EP 78: K-Top Choices of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 58:46


    Goodbye, 2023—hello, 2024! We officially wrap up the end of 2023 by discussing our top five song choices of the year and whether they matched up with our Spotify Wrapped, as well as our number one albums! Segments: Lacey's Top 5 (04:16) - tripleS "Rising" (12:33) - NewJeans "Cool With You" (21:05) - Kai "Slidin'" (30:33) - Le Sserafim "Eve, Psyche & The Bluebeard's Wife" (40;43) - Jungkook "Standing Next to You" Rainah's Top 5 (08:14) - Monsta X "Beautiful Liar" (16:23) - Cravity "Baddie" (25:29) - The Boyz "Roar" (36:04) - (G)I-DLE "Queencard" (44:25) - Moonbin & Sanha "Madness" Top Albums Lacey's Choice: (47:05) - ATEEZ "The World EP.2" Rainah's Choice: (52:13) - Joohoney "Lights"

    EP 77: December 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 50:07


    It's time to round off the end of 2023 with the last of the comebacks from the year! We've got oldies, goodies, and newbies in this December comeback review. Segments: (03:16) - TVXQ "Down" (12:10) - Lee Sungkyung "Eat Sleep Live Repeat" (21:27) - NEXZ "Miracle" (32:28) - ITZY "Born to Be" (39:59) - DPR Ian "Limbo"

    EP 76: K-Pop Ketchup! Babymonster Debuts, Seunghan Controversies & Hiatus, Airport Security Incidents, & Fancalls Get Weird...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 75:55


    The end of 2023 is being rounded up with a crazy handful of incidents in K-Pop spanning over the last few months of the year. We have debuts and hiatuses, fancall culture getting weird again, controversies, and more—and, as always, our insight and opinions. Segments: (05:10) - RIIZE Seunghan's career being sabotaged? Private live with Soobin leaked. (12:25) - Predebut trainee clique rumor regarding Seunghan and other idols + careers being threatened (17:04) - SM's indefinite hiatus announcement for Seunghan (23:29) - Babymonster debuts... and then goes on hiatus? (31:43) - "Made in Abyss" anime idol controversy (45:56) - Idol group airport security receiving backlash (57:48) - Girl's Day reunion at Sojin's wedding (01:01:34) - Fancalls turning weird with SKZ Felix

    EP 75: Then & Now—4MINUTE!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2023 41:16


    We talk a group that contributed quite a bit to the K-Pop scene during their era, and had the potential for lasting longevity—but due to mismanagement, we had to witness disband earlier than expected: 4MINUTE. In this episode, we do a lot of reminiscing and you'll find a lot of bittersweet feelings, but more than anything you'll hear a lot of fangirling (they're one of our top favorite girl groups).

    EP 74: November 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 65:43


    Spooky and dark missed the memo for October... and the concepts seemed to skip straight to November! Along with that, the song genre of the month took a very strong swig of rock-themes. Tune in for this well-rounded monthly review of some very familiar names! Segments: (04:30) - &Team "War Cry" (13:58) - Red Velvet "Chill Kill" (27:48) - Aespa "Drama" (35:51) - Taemin "Guilty" (43:59) - Enhypen "Sweet Venom" (55:14) - The Boyz "Watch It"

    EP 73: Then & Now—BTS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 35:09


    November is a month that marks an extreme change in seasons, and fitting of the month—this Then & Now episode covers a group that's changed through time quite a bit since debut: BTS. In this episode, we reminisce and go back in time about 5 years to really delve deep into some of our favorite songs and albums for this timeless and talented group.

    EP 72: K-Pop Ketchup! Enhypen 'Baby Shark' Debut, Taemin & G-Dragon Accusations, K-Netz Mad At N, Rowoon, & Chen

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 64:44


    The flavor of the tea in this K-Pop Ketchup is: K-Netz Being Mad—about basically everything. We talk netizen opinion of Rowoon's reveal as to why he departed SF9, VIXX's leader N's schedule conflict with the group's comeback, actress Han Sohee's piercings, Soojin's return to K-Pop as a soloist, and EXO's Chen using a "fan song" during his wedding. And, of course, more! Segments: (01:01) - Enhypen "Baby Shark" movie debut (03:26) - G-Dragon & others being accused of using illegal drugs (09:11) - Soojin's soloist return (15:36) - EXO-L's mad over Chen's use of a fan song at wedding (25:04) - IVE's Leeseo goes viral for being victim suspected school harassment (32:16) - Actress Han Sohee takes all her piercings out (40:18) - Rowoon reveals why he departed from SF9 (46:57) - VIXX's N unable to participate in group comeback (52:37) - Taemin's album controversy (57:45) - Lisa Crazy Horse scandal

    EP 71: October 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 47:23


    Spooky season just ended! The spookiest part about our October K-Pop reviews? The fact that these comebacks just didn't hit the way they usually do. Curious what we thought about the odd lack of comebacks and choices to choose from? Listen in to find out! Segments: (02:57) - NewJeans "GODS" (13:48) - DPR Ian "Don't Go Insane" (24:54) - NCT 127 "Fact Check" (30:08) - Superkind "Beam Me Up" (37:49) - TXT "Chasing That Feeling"

    EP 70: September 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 62:47


    Ready—or not—we're playing catch up time! We've returned from a brief hiatus, and we're here to kick off the good and the great of the month of September. There are plenty of returnees to our monthly review, as well as some new faces you won't want to miss! Segments: (03:52) - BOYNEXTDOOR "But Sometimes" (12:34) - Xodiac "Lemonade" (22:59) - Cravity "Ready Or Not" (38:58) - Key "Good & Great" (43:36) - Sik-K & HAON "Day Off" (49:23) - EVNNE "Trouble" (54:32) - Oneus "Baila Conmigo"

    EP 69: Then & Now—Red Velvet!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 36:04


    We are always a fan of a well-rounded group, and for October's segment of Then & Now—we discuss not only a well-rounded favorite and a group that fits together like perfect puzzle pieces, but a group that is perfect for the spooky vibes of October: Red Velvet! Our girls always bring the crazy, fun, dark and bright concepts all wrapped into one; fitting of their name.

    EP 68: K-Pop Ketchup! Rowoon's SF9 Departure, NCT Taeyong Deletes Chaewon Video, & TWICE Nayeon's Mom VS Ex-Boyfriend?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 43:50


    It's time for a little bit of K-Pop Ketchup! The tea this week is bittersweet, between Rowoon's departure from SF9 and ITZY Lia's announced hiatus, and also maybe a little oddly flavored with confusion over Nayeon's mother's ex-boyfriend's lawsuit against the family plus NCT Taeyong's deletion of a LE SSERAFIM Chaewon meme video? Tune in for more, and for our thoughts! Segments: (01:18) - Rowoon departs from SF9 (06:28) - NCT Taeyong deletes a Chaewon TikTok (10:20) - ITZY Lia announces mental health hiatus (18:11) - Twice Nayeon's Mother VS Ex-Boyfriend Lawsuit (24:08) - BlackPink contract renewal updates (34:41) - Boynextdoor earn career first entry on Billboard 200

    EP 67: Where Are They Now? Dean, The R&B Prince of Asia

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 29:35


    In the first episode of our new segment, we ask the ultimate burning question in the K-Entertainment sphere... Where did Dean, aptly titled the R&B Prince of Asia during the height of his career, disappear to? Welcome to our newest segment, titled "Where Are They Now?"—where we discuss and reminisce over the simple questions such as where our favorite idols went after their career either ended, their group disbanded, or they decided to take a step back from the idol life. Tune in for our thoughts and some conspiracy theories on what happened to Dean!

    EP 66: K-Pop Ketchup! NCT's Sasaeng, Street Woman Fighter, & Chan's Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 52:53


    It's a juicy episode this time, and the tea is hot! We talk NCT's notorious sasaeng, the drama and our thoughts about Street Woman Fighter 2, JYP's cancellation of Chan's Room, RIIZE's predebut hot topics, and Hyungwon's YouTube debut. And, if you make it to the end of the episode, we have a small giveaway to look forward to! Segments: (01:23) - NCT's sasaeng (13:00) - Street Woman Fighter 2 & Shownu (28:25) - Chan's Room cancelled (36:20) - RIIZE predebut hot topics (45:14) - Hyungwon's YouTube debut (52:14) - Giveaway Sneak Peek!

    EP 65: Then & Now—Highlight/BEAST!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023 43:55


    Fangirl Mode—Activated! We return with our new monthly segment, and for this episode we talk about one of our all-time favorite groups: Highlight, formerly known as BEAST (B2ST)! You won't want to miss out on us gushing over some of our favorite songs, like Good Luck, Shadow, On Rainy Days, Alone, and more! How did we feel when they debuted? What song made us a fan? How do we feel about them now, 14 years later? Listen to find out!

    EP 64: August 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2023 66:12


    The end of summer is nearing close, and it's about time we wrap up some specific genre types we typically hear during this time of the year. This month's review is filled with all sorts of new emotions... the good, the bad, and everything in between! We've got returnees to our monthly recap with TAN, The Boyz, Cravity, and XG as well as some new faces, including Infinite, TWICE Jihyo's solo debut, and more! Segments: (02:44) - Infinite "New Emotions" (12:07) - The Boyz "Lip Gloss" (19:18) - Kim Youngtak "Form" (25:15) - TAN "Heartbeat" (32:37) - Jihyo (Twice) "Killin' Me Good" (37:22) - Everglow "Slay" (47:18) - XG "TGIF" (55:46) - Cravity "Cheese"

    EP 63: Our Top 10 Hot Girl & Hot Boy Summer Songs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 41:51


    Summer is almost over, but we're not quite done packing the heat! In honor of the season, we bring you our favorite summer comebacks through the years. The criteria? They had to be songs that fit the "Hot Girl" and "Hot Boy" summer vibes. Whether the songs were sexy, refreshing, or just simply energetic, these comebacks keep us pumped up through the hot summer months.

    EP 62: Social Media in K-Pop Through the Years

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 39:00


    How old of a K-Pop fan are you, exactly? Were you of the era of searching up shows in 4 parts and waiting months for translations to drop? Or are you of the newer era, where videos are uploaded directly with 5 different languages of translations? Join us as we delve into how social media has changed through the years and reminisce over the different eras of social media in K-Pop and the effect it's had on K-Pop.

    EP 61: K-Pop Ketchup! YG Contract Updates, The Boyz Sangyeon & Kevin, and SM's New Boy Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 43:18


    It's been a busy few weeks in the K-Pop sphere! Need an update on all the happenings? That's what K-Pop Ketchup is here for! We talk the latest in YG Entertainment, from contract renewal updates to Jisoo's new boyfriend. Also in discussion is Monsta X Shownu and The Boyz's Sangyeon's controversies, The Boyz Kevin's lack of crediting, and SM's new boy group! Segments: (01:16) G-Dragon Contract Renewal (09:32) BlackPink Contract Renewal (11:33) Jisoo & Bohyun Dating (15:54) Monsta X Shownu Vaping Photo (20:38) The Boyz Sangyeon Controversy (28:12) The Boyz Kevin Not Uncredited (37:14) SM Entertainment's 1st New Boy Group in 7 Years

    EP 60: July 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 75:31


    We've got news for you... you're going to love these July comebacks a little. Or, preferably, a lot! From our favorites Monsta X, NewJeans, NCT, and BTS's Jungkook to some new faces to the mix like Junny, Kiss of Life, and Treasure, there's a genre for everyone to love with this July comeback recap! Segments: (00:56) - Kiss Of Life "Shhh" (09:10) - NewJeans "Cool With You" (21:48) - Junny "Invitation" (26:16) - Jungkook "Seven" (34:30) - Treasure "Bona Bona" (50:12) - NCT Dream "ISTJ" (01:02:37) - Shownu x Hyungwon "Love Me A Little"

    EP 59: Then & Now—EXO!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 46:27


    Welcome to our new monthly segment! We talk K-Pop groups—then and now. How did we feel when a group first debuted, versus how do we feel with their most recent comeback? From start to finish, our favorite songs, and everything in between... come appreciate EXO and our love for songs like Growl, The Eve, & Thunder!

    EP 58: The End of An Era... is 4th Gen Over?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 68:25


    There's a lot of talk lately that 4th Generation K-Pop has come to an end... but has it, really? Whether it be the average age span of a generation or a musical and conceptual shift, what marks the end of a generation? We talk whether we think 5th Generation has really started—and what our favorite debuts of the 4th Generation were, if that really is the case.

    EP 57: K-Pop Ketchup! Fifty Fifty Lawsuit, Jooheon Enlisting, & Wonyoung Injury Revealed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 64:24


    In this week's K-Pop Ketchup episode, we've got some more serious topics to discuss—more YG artist contracts are up for discussion (this time, it's BlackPink), we give our thoughts and try to make some sense of Fifty Fifty's situation, and IVE's Wonyoung injured herself on set of the "I Am" music video filming?! Choom also learns that she's entering her military wife era sooner rather than later, with the announcement of ult bias Monsta X's Jooheon's enlistment... but fear not, there's also dating news to rejoice over! Segments: (3:04) Fifty Fifty, ATTRAKT, & Warner Music (15:15) BlackPink contract discussions, Jennie's health (26:56) Thunder & Mimi dating, Dongwoon's marriage announcement (42:30) IVE's Wonyoung "I Am" filming injury (51:11) Monsta X Jooheon's enlistment announcement

    EP 56: June 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2023 76:29


    Slow it down, make it spicy! It's that time for our monthly comeback review, and the summer months are getting spicier with their comebacks. There were a ton of great songs to discuss... how did we ever narrow it down?! Tune in for our June review to find out if we actually even managed to narrow it down! Segments: (14:26) - P1Harmony "Jump" (25:07) - ATEEZ "Bouncy (K-Hot Chilli Peppers)" (32:57) - Treasure (T5) "Move" (43:00) - I.M "Overdrive" (53:06) - Yena "Wicked Love" (58:33) - VAV "Designer" (01:08:07) - Honorable Mentions (SHINee "Hard", Daniel Kang "SOS", Taeyong "Shalala")

    EP 55: K-Pop Songs That Make You The Most Nostalgic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 42:47


    Everyone has a favorite memory, and everyone has an item, song, or otherwise that stirs up nostalgia to bring back that favorite memory or a time in life that can be vividly remembered. In this week's episode, Bingu & Choom discuss which K-Pop songs make them feel the most nostalgic. From Teen Top to B2ST to EXO, and more—we also delve into what artists we'd like to see perform concerts solely dedicated to their older songs, and reminisce about fun and thoughtful memories!

    EP 54: K-Pop Ketchup! LOONA is free, Sorn's Pictorial, is GD Leaving YG...?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 40:47


    New name, same content! In this week's episode, Bingu & Choom sit down to discuss current happenings in the K-Pop sphere, under the new and fun segment name "K-Pop Ketchup"! This episode's happenings include a lot of contract discussions—all 12 members of LOONA are free, G-Dragon may possibly depart from YG Entertainment, and EXO-CBX is suing SM Entertainment. We also talk vampires again with Enhypen and their "controversial" backup dancers, as well as Sorn's recently questionable pictorial. Tune in to find out our thoughts! Please note that, at the time of recording, SM & EXO-CBX had not come to an agreement. Segments: (1:24) Sorn & Harper's Bazaar (13:21) GD & YG contract renewal (18:06) EXO-CBX & SM (27:26) Enhypen's "Bite Me" dancers (34:12) LOONA is free

    EP 53: May 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 64:11


    Vampires, vampires... and more vampires?! We've got vampires this episode! And we also have our thoughts on the jam-packed month of May's K-Pop comebacks. Tune in for the aforementioned vampires, a flood of the color pink, well-produced music videos, solo debuts, familiar faces, and new faces all around in May's review. Segments: (2:27) - Joohoney "Freedom" (11:34) - Enhypen "Bite Me" (20:24) - (G)I-DLE "Queencard" (30:10) - Oneus "Erase Me" (36:25) - Bang Yongguk "Ride or Die" (41:05) - Mirani ft. BIG Naughty "Bad Boy" (45:03) - Secret Number "Doxa" (51:30) - BOYNEXTDOOR "But I LIke You" & "Serenade"

    EP 52: Ranking 2nd Gen Comebacks of 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 66:30


    The year of 2022 in K-Pop was not only a busy one and great one, but also a year for throwbacks and flashbacks! Many 2nd Generation groups and soloists made their return, and being big fans of the 2nd & 3rd Generation groups, we decided to rank our favorite 2nd Gen comebacks of 2022! If you're fans of KARA, Zico, Highlight, Hyuna, XIA, Brave Girls, PSY, SNSD, Super Junior, BoA, Brave Girls, or EXID—tune in to find out how we ranked last year's comebacks and to find out our thoughts on their songs!

    EP 51: Toxicity in K-Pop and IU's a Spy...?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 64:20


    A lot has been going down in the K-Pop world, and Bingu & Choom take the chance to play a little catch up on all the events! With Stray Kids' Bang Chan having to make an apology and GOT7 members Mark and BamBam's matching tattoos—the deep dive topic of the day is toxicity in K-Pop. Does fan behavior really reflect on their idols? We also talk about the fliers spreading around Seoul claiming IU is a spy, Netflix's documentary on Sulli releasing soon, Teen Top C.A.P's livestream controversy, and the positive things to celebrate with recent record-breaking achievements of iKON & Fifty Fifty!

    EP 50: April 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 68:41


    The fire from last month's comebacks has yet to die down! April in K-Pop kept up the momentum with all the great comebacks. There was quite a bit of trouble narrowing the review list down—but, somehow, the list managed to shrink to six songs, with an array of choices! Tune in for a nice mix of comebacks this month, because we've got pop, hip-hop, soloists, and groups on the list that you won't want to miss. Segments:(1:57) - Lee Chaeyeon "Knock" (6:49) - Heize "BingleBingle" (20:53) - Kim Wooseok "Dawn" (29:23) - Penomeco ft. Zico "Rindaman" & "Pew!" (45:16) - IVE "I Am" (56:10) - Lee Gikwang "Predator"

    EP 49: Ageism & Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 47:02


    Here we go again... that dreaded "ageism" topic is trending. But what if K-Pop fans aren't referring to ageism in the sense of "you're too old to listen to K-Pop" but rather, "your idols are too old to be idols." Wait—what? Don't worry, you actually did read that right. Some fans may be too young to realize the impact of their own words, but ageism and mental health often go hand-in-hand, and the fandom is feeding into the stigma—netizens complained Monsta X's Joohoney & Hyungwon were too old to be music show MCs, Ahn Jeongmin is apparently too old to debut, and double standards are running rampant—trainee Beomhan's honesty about his mental health is perceived as "oversharing" by some, and BTS Jimin received bullying over a recent encore stage.

    EP 48: March 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 60:54


    Bingu asked, and the universe delivered... March was jam-packed with comebacks, almost more than Bingu & Choom could keep up with! Spring has sprung, and we see a mix of new and old faces in the monthly review. From Cravity, Kai, Jisoo, IVE and TAN to NMIXX, Xikers, and CRAXY—this is an episode you won't want to miss! Segments:(2:13) - Jisoo "Flower" (8:36) - Cravity "Groovy" (16:52) - NMIXX "Love Me Like This" (25:41) - TAN "Fix You" (32:44) - Kai "Rover" (39:16) - CRAXY "Nugudom" (45:37) - Xikers "Tricky House" (56:42) - IVE "Kitsch"

    EP 47: Is K-Pop in a Crisis?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 34:41


    In this episode, Bingu and Choom take a break from monthly comebacks to discuss some of the recent happenings in the K-Pop entertainment sphere. The girls touch on Bang Si-hyuk's most recent interview with CNN discussing the future of K-Pop and how, from a business perspective, the phenomenon appears to be in a crisis. But is that really the case? And how does the possible HYBE monopoly affect this outlook? From conspiracy theories in an attempt to keep K-Pop trending and relevant (like TWICE Chaeyoung's recent t-shirt "mishap") to the sheer amount of world tours that are happening... there's just no way K-Pop, as a music genre, can be dying.

    EP 46: February 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2023 56:51


    Fangirl Mode: ON! While February was a fairly short month with a fairly short list of comebacks, the artists that made it to this review episode sure packed a punch. Between The Boyz, tripleS, Purple Kiss, and Key—this was a handful of comebacks to go crazy fangirling over. Bingu & Choom do just that in this episode, and make sure to break down their favorite things about each comeback in the process! Segments: (2:22) - Key "Killer" (13:48) - tripleS "Rising" (25:50) - Purple Kiss "Sweet Juice" (33:13) - The Boyz "Roar"

    EP 45: January 2023 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 83:01


    There's only one word for January 2023 K-Pop comebacks: WHOA! The new year starts off packing quite a punch with these comebacks, and Bingu & Choom are quite literally blown out of the water! With both familiar faces like Monsta X, TXT, Moonbin & Sanha; the new favorites found in NewJeans; and some brand new faces to the mix found in Cignature and XG—there is so much to go around and be hyped about in January! Segments: (4:21) - NewJeans "OMG" (14:26) - Monsta X "Beautiful Liar" (32:35) - Moonbin & Sanha "Madness" (41:16) - TXT "Sugar Rush Ride" (53:12) - Cignature "Aurora" (59:58) - XG "Shooting Star"

    Choom & Chill EP 14: Revenge is Best Served... with a side of Shin Ye-Eun?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 24:28


    Revenge is a recurring theme in K-Dramas, and seems to be a now-current recurring theme with actress Shin Yeeun's filmography, too. From the drama "Revenge of Others" to Netflix's "The Glory," Choom's favorite up-and-coming actress is stunning everyone with her duality—including Choom herself! In each drama, Shin Yeeun leads prominent roles and proves herself versatile, acting as two characters who are extreme opposites of each other. In "Revenge of Others," Yeeun plays a strong female lead who stands up against bullying, while in "The Glory," she is a vicious bully who takes pleasure in the pain of her victims. In this episode, Choom breaks down the differences between Yeeun's roles and her acting, and gives a brief review of the completed series, "Revenge of Others."

    EP 44: December 2022 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 42:57


    Finally, the time has come! Bingu and Choom are rounding out the end of the year of 2022 with the December comeback review. There are many familiar faces this month, including The Boyz, RM from BTS, and ATEEZ! Also joining in on the comeback mix are WayV with their old-school SM boy group feel, and NewJeans—who bring plenty of music video theories to the table with their first-ever comeback. Tune in to find out what Bingu and Choom thought of it all!

    Choom & Chill EP 13: Korean Fantasy, With A Twist (Or Many Twists)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 20:59


    Looking for a show that starts with a bang, ends with a whimper, and reels you back in for more for the finale? Look no further than Alchemy of Souls. Now that both seasons have aired and finished, Choom—who has shared her opinion on this drama a few times prior now—gives her thoughts on Alchemy of Souls and its partner, Alchemy of Souls: Light & Shadow. Delve one final time into the visually stunning world of mages and character development as Choom sends one of her favorite dramas, full of beloved characters, off with praise.

    Choom & Chill EP 12: Pure Violence, Great Acting—The Best Webdrama Ever Made?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 18:37


    When it comes to Korean webdramas—sometimes, things can fall short. Either between acting, writing, or production, a limited budget for a small project often leads to sacrifices. Thankfully, this wasn't the case with popular webdrama Weak Hero Class 1, adapted from a webtoon of the same name. The drama isn't rated R for nothing, and the writing and production made no sacrifices to ensure that the point of the show was delivered—and with a cast who gave their absolute best performances, this could possibly be one of the best webdramas ever made. In this episode, Choom gives her final thoughts and opinions on the 8-episode series.

    EP 43: November 2022 Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 47:12


    The year is almost over! But first, it's that time of the month that everyone is familiar with: Monthly review time! November was a month for 2nd Generation stans as well as girl group stans. Aside from some familiar faces, some much-loved females also made the monthly review this time, including KARA with their 15th Anniversary comeback, Bibi, ITZY, and newly-debuted girl group, Fifty Fifty!

    EP 42: Bingu & Choom, Wrapped '22!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 66:10


    It's that time of the year that everyone looks forward to (until they don't, and all the memes are all over the internet)—Spotify Wrapped, 2022! This is Bingu and Choom's first-ever Wrapped Review. Tune in to find out which K-Pop artists and songs made their Top 10 and Top 5, and if Monsta X reigned supreme!

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