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Join the banter every week with Sean and Henry as they contemplate the not-so-sparkly world of the Korean music industry (K-pop) and the scandals that plague its idols. For fans of the older groups such as Girls Generation, 2PM, or Super Junior as well as


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    How NOT to Kpop S2 Ep.5 - Squid Game Crypto Scam, aespa Giselle Racial Slur, Lay Fan Pregnancy Rumours

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2021 31:01


    This episode Sean and Henry talk the sensational collapse of a Squid Game Crypto. Also, Aespa Giselle lip sync a racial slur landing her in trouble. False rumours against EXO member Lay come out on Weibo, SM responds. Buy Us a Coffee! Instagram @sepatorprod

    How NOT to Kpop S2 Ep.4 - Squid Game and Dubs, AOA Mina Trouble, Korean Covid Scares

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 40:29


    Sean and Henry bringing you hot Kpop news this week. We discuss Squid Game and it's terrible English dub, AOA Minah in financial trouble with sister, and a few COVID-19 incidents affecting SBS actors, TVN staff, and A.C.E boy band members

    How NOT to Kpop S2 Ep.3 - Paloalto NFTs, ITZY Bullying Scandal, BTS Korean Only?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2021 60:57


    This episode Sean and Henry discuss Hip Hop legend Paloalto releasing an NFT, ITZY's Lia bulllying allegations, and should BTS only sing in Korean? Buy Me a Coffee! Rate, Review, Subscribe @sepatorprod instagram Paloalto NFT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6bAkyK-Kp8 NFT Explained: https://www.investopedia.com/non-fungible-tokens-nft-5115211 ITZY Lia Bullying Allegations: https://www.soompi.com/article/1456317wpp/jyp-entertainment-denies-school-bullying-allegations-against-itzys-lia  

    How NOT to Kpop S2 Ep.2 - Produce48 Breakup, A BigBang Facebook Update, Mothers Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2021 41:24


    This week Sean and Henry discuss IZ*ONE breaking up and we give a juicy update on the Bigbang and Seungri situation. Henry binged Wandavision, Sean locked himself out of the house. To all the Mums out there, we thank you. Rate, Review, Subscribe Buy Us a Coffee! Instagram @sepatorprod

    How NOT to Kpop Ep.1 - AOA

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2021 37:48


    Join Sean and Henry on the first ever episode of How NOT to Kpop. This episode we dive in to the career of Kpop band group AOA, who have faced many issues from mental health to a bullying scandal to having their dances be too sexy, we cover it all on How NOT to Kpop. Rate, review and share with your AOA, kpop loving friends, Buy Us a Coffee

    How NOT to Kpop S2 Ep.1 - Coffee Shop Takeover, VIXX Happenings, Spotify Kick Kakao Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 55:45


    Welcome to a fresh new season of How NOT to Kpop. Join Sean and Henry for banter and breakdowns of scandals, releases and news in the Kpop world. This week we discuss scandals surrounding VIXX, what happened when Sean was left in charge of a coffee shop, Spotify kicking Kakao and all their artists off the platform, and rookie group Enoi disbanding. Rate, Review, Follow @sepatorprod Instagram Buy us a Coffee!

    Bobby - Lucky Man - How NOT to Kpop Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 6:02


    Producer/Engineer/Host Sean gives some thoughts on Ikon member Bobby's latest full length album 'Lucky Man'. Highs: U Mad, Heartbroken playboy Lows: Liar Rate, Comment, Follow @sepatorprod Instagram Buy Us a Coffee!

    How NOT to Kpop Ep.10 - Jay Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 57:24


    This week we dive into the hardest working Korean Hip Hop legend, Jay Park. Sean and Henry discuss Jay Park's (Park Jaebeom) beginnings in K-pop with JYP, the myspace meltdown that had him leave South Korea, the Got7 members following in his footsteps (and joining AOMG!), his retirement and Jay Park's specialty, breakdancing. Rate, Follow, Subscribe @sepatorprod Buy Us a Coffee!

    How NOT to Kpop Ep.9 - T-ara

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2021 59:01


    This week we're going in on T-ara, a k-pop girl group with one of the most infamous scandals in K-pop history. We'll give you all the deets as well as an update on their recent legal battle and a weird story involving Wiz Khalifa and Chris Brown. Rate, Review, Follow @sepatorprod on Instagram Buy Us a Coffee!   Sources

    How NOT to Kpop Ep.8 - SS501

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 42:09


    Join Sean and Henry this week as we look at SS501, who rose to fame with member Kim Hyun Joong featuring in Boys Over Flowers. We discuss the silly trend of having numbers in the name, Kim Hyun Jun's struggle with rumours, Kim Hyun Joong and his ex-girlfriend's assault, pregnancy and miscarriage saga, why timing and style contributed to SS501's success and if they matter in 2020. Rate, Subscribe, Follow @sepatorprod Instagram Buy Us a Coffee!   Sources

    How NOT to Kpop Ep.7 - 2020 Awards Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 59:14


    Welcome to the inaugural How NOT to Kpop Awards! Sean and Henry have searched through this messy, crazy year's archives and selected the best debut, worst debut, most scandalous and most perfect male and female specimen. Rate, Subscribe, Follow @sepatorprod Instagram NOMINEES Worst Debut: Re:Kids Dream - Dreaming Way (September 4) Episode (prev. Vitamin Angel) - Open My Door (February 4) Kaachi - Your Turn (April 15) Tier 4 - Bang Bang (August 23) Best Debut: Aespa - Black Mamba (November 17) TREASURE - Boy (August 7) SSAK3 - Beach Again (July 25) Refund SIsters - Don't Touch Me (October 10) Perfect Male Specimen BTS - Suga GOT7 - Jackson GOT7 - Mark UNIQ - Wang Yibo Perfect Female Specimen WJSN (Cosmic Girls)  - SeolA Mamamoo - Moonbyul Red Velvet  - Irene Red Velvet - Seulgi 2020's Most Scandalous Red Velvet  - Irene Reason: Attitude EXO - Chanyeol Reason: Cheating on women BTS - RM (Rap Monster) Reason: Korean War/Patriotism offends China AOA - Jimin Reason: Bullying Mina                    

    How NOT to Kpop Ep.6 - Super Junior

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 57:51


    SUPER episode this week, Sean and Henry discuss SM Entertainment stalwarts Super Junior and their legacy. We ask, is twelve members too many? and discuss IU and Eunhyuk's topless Twitter photo scandal, SM Entertainment's uncanny ability to mess their artists' contracts up, how Super Junior mastered variety shows, how good or gimmicky their songs are, Choi Siwon, a restaurant owner and a dog bite, and the many drunken incidents of member Kangin. Rate, Review, Follow, Buy Us a Coffee! @sepatorprod Instagram   Sources

    How NOT to Kpop Ep.5 - Hyuna

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 46:41


    This week we have a super special guest, former Asian Pop Nation EP and freelance journalist Nicole as we dive deep on sexy, scandalous and infamous pop megastar Hyuna. We break down her rise to fame from Psy's Gangnam Style to Bubble Pop to being parodied on Family Guy, when Cube kicked her out and her relationship with former Pentagon member Dawn (dvwn). Rate, Review and Follow @sepatorprod Instagram Buy Us a Coffee!   Sources

    How NOT to Kpop Ep.4 - Rain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 44:30


    Huge episode on Kpop legend Rain (Bi). Join Sean and Henry as we discuss the R&B king's greatest hits, when we became aware of him, his brief Hollywood career and roles in Ninja Assassin and Speed Racer, his sex appeal and JYP influence. Rate, Review, Subscribe, follow on insta @sepatorprod Buy Us a Coffee!   Sources

    How NOT to Kpop Ep.3 - Apink

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2020 43:30


    Today we explore the scandal free career of Cube Entertainment girl group A-pink, discussing their breakthrough success with a cute concept and transition in to a glamorous, mature sound. Which style is better? Isn't it suspicious they haven't had any scandals? Why do I feel like Apink's uncle? Rate, Review, Follow @sepatorprod instagram Buy Us a Coffee

    How NOT to Kpop Ep.2 - Monsta X

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 45:34


    This week on How NOT to Kpop we dive in to the monstrously successful Korean pop boy group Monsta X. We'll be discussing their legacy from their creation through a survival tv show to their success from debut with Starship Entertainment, are they a ripoff of BTS? and Wonho's drug and debt allegation scandal involving Jung Da Eun and the infamous Han Seo Hee. Rate, Review, Follow, Buy Us a Coffee! @sepatorprod Instagram

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