Not Your Average Netizens

Dear listeners, We bow before you in search of your forgiveness. In the face of real-life trials and tribulations, our recent output has been sporadic. NYAN is currently undergoing some changes behind the scenes, and honestly, implementing the upgrades has been challenging. But we also apologize for our inconsistency. We promise that it will all be worth it soon. And we are incredibly grateful to those of you who continue to support this podcast; we wouldn't be here without you. So keep a lookout for a lot of brand new content in the next month! In the meantime, check out our latest episode, a bit dated now but entertaining all the same. There's Kim Garam's unbothered clap back, Jay Park apologists, and NewJeans (or maybe not NewJeans?)! Timestamps: What are we listening to? 1:20 Comebacks/Debuts 8:17 Chungha calls out her company 20:27 Jessica finishes 2nd in Sisters Who Have Waves 23:22 Loona's Kim Lip steps off stage on tour 28:40 5 of 6 members of Monsta X re-sign with Starship 32:14 Kim Garam “clarifies” that she wouldn't do things differently 33:59 Min Hee Jin will be suing those who talk shit 54:16 Mark Tuan gets roasted 1:03:48 Misconceptions about Jay Park 1:08:39 NYAN FEATURED (Deep Dive): NewJeans? 1:20:10 Shoutouts 1:30:12

Hey everyone, here's the second and last of our backlogged episodes, recorded in the last month of July. We discuss the logic of having idols speaking at the UN, how a music industry professional really views K-pop, and spotlight some awesome women of K-pop. This is our last backlogged ep (for real this time) and our regular biweekly show will go up on Friday, August 19! Timestamps: 1:05 What are we listening to 4:39 Comebacks 12:47 All of Twice resigned with JYPE 19:06 GOT7's JB got a boo 22:31 Shoutouts to(K-pop) women being amazing 29:59 SNSD's Jessica on Sisters Over Thirties 37:47 CJ ENM's Kpop boy band "Hollywood" film 41:06 BTS and Disney+ 47:13 AESPA at the UN 54:45 Pop Music Critic Discusses Future Of K-pop 1:22:17 NYAN | FEATURED (Deep Dive): IVE 1:32:34 Shoutouts

Wassup, everyone, we're back! Unfortunately, whenever you come back from a break, hiatus, what-have-you, it's common to be a bit behind with what's trending. So this ep's a grab bag of K-pop news and music from the last couple of months, recorded the week of June 6th! Don't worry, we'll be back on our regular biweekly schedule for the next episode! Timestamps: What have we been listening to? 2:12 Comebacks and debuts 5:03 NCT has a lot of members 16:15 Holland victim of homophobic attack 19:29 Sakura's crazy story 27:27 Kim Garam 32:59 Seungri's IG gets taken down 38:28 2ne1 at Coachella 44:44 Blackpink doing everything but making music 55:45 V and Jennie dating 1:02:07 Naeun leaves Apink 1:15:39 Shout Outs 1:27:34

We're back for more K-pop shenanigans, and we've got a stacked (read longer) show this week with a ton of discourse about: the uncanny valley of K-pop beauty standards, Idols and NFTs, the most tweeted about groups around the world, and – if a Felix sexts in the woods, will anyone hear it? Timestamps: 1:39 What are we listening to? 8:01 Comebacks/Debuts 14:42 ZE:A'S Moon Joon Young caught drunk driving - AGAIN 20:02 (G) Idle's Soojin has contract terminated with Cube Ent 35:04 Bang Chan discusses pre-recordings 39:54 Felix under fire for sending fans raunchy messages 47:08 Somi leaked “something” from Blackpink, we sense a lie 49:24 Sunmi is into NFTs and doesn't respond to the backlash properly 1:00:56 KMA winners 1:09:35 HYBE x GEFFEN/UMG announce new on-site and online auditions for their upcoming US-based global girl group 1:17:17 Which K-pop groups were the most tweeted about 1:46:16 NYAN | FEATURED (Deep Dive): Tempest 2:03:55 T.O.P's candid new interview 2:11:42 Shoutouts

So, how's everyone doing? We're...doing, which is to be expected during these times. But sometimes, you just gotta stop doom scrolling, step away from the phone or computer and indulge yourself in some intelligent and hilarious discourse about the industry in which we continue to drown our sorrows – K-pop! In this episode we cover NMIXX's confusing debut concept, Jungkook's good boy qualities, as well as the practicality of idol dorms, while taking a sharp right turn into Queen Elizabeth death conspiracy hell. As always, please like and subscribe if you're enjoying the episodes! Timestamps: What we're listening to 03:41 Comebacks/Debuts 09:45 Yuqi and Jackson are rumored to be dating 14:48 Queendom 2 is coming 17:24 Fan Bingbing will star in a Korean drama for the first time 23:59 BTS will have tours in Korea even with surging COVID cases and everyone and they mama getting infected 27:09 HYBE tops 1 trillion won in annual sales, first in K-pop industry 30:49 Jungkook is a Good Boy 48:57 Henry caught deleting comments criticizing China 01:01:53 Tablo announces new podcast with Vice about TaJinYo ordeal 01:05:49 B.I to be managed by Billie Eilish's agent 01:10:36 NYAN Featured (Deep Dive): NMIXX 01:13:51 Shout Outs 01:37:23

It's a light week for news but that doesn't mean it can't be entertaining! There's plenty of good news to go around, with Big Bang returning and TOP giving YG the middle finger, and our HyunA and Dawn announcing what we hope will be the Tim Burton-themed wedding of our dreams! Timestamps: What have we been listening to? 2:06 Comebacks 4:27 Big Bang Is Back Baby! 8:49 HyunA and Dawn are having a ghost wedding! 12:16 Jooyoung leaves Starship Entertainment 22:11 More Idols Get COVID 22:52 Charlie XCX reaches out to Seventeen's Vernon 24:55 Momoland Will Tour Mexico 26:39 Online Trolling and Bullying in South Korea (Trigger Warning) 30:14 BTS Reforms A Qanon Believer? 41:01 NYAN | FEATURED (Deep Dive): Kep1er 52:35 Shout Outs 1:01:16

On this episode of Not Your Average Netizens, we ruminate on the future of dating scandals in the K-pop industry, and cheer on the idol mothers who prove that having a family doesn't mean the end of your career. Also, wearing fake luxury goods can kill your career, apparently. Don't forget to subscribe and/or join our Patreon if you want to support what we do! Timestamps: How have we been? 1:30 Comebacks 7:13 Seventeen fans are suspicous after hearing a woman's name during DK's live stream 29:51 Seoul Music Awards present NCT 127 with a daesang and the entire K-pop world explodes 54:49 TOP loves his fans and 4 member Big Bang 1:08:50 Mama The Idol is amazing 1:13:46 In Korea being fatphobic and allegedly racist are not a big deal but God forbid you display a fake luxury bag 1:21:15 NYAN | FEATURED (Deep Dive): TRI.BE 1:25:51 Shout Outs 1:35:48

Not Your Average Netizens is back with our first official episode of 2022. Have you resolved to read more books in the new year? We've got one you might want to keep off of your list. Plus, the Jae(y)s cause trouble, and will Billboard's recent changes keep K-pop idols off the charts? Find out in another jam-packed discussion! Timestamps: What are we listening to? 5:44 The jillion comebacks of January 11:30 LG's virtual human to make music debut 21:21 Jae (Formerly of Day6)Apologizes for calling Jamie a thot 28:08 Jay Park is a liar. 38:15 Kpop and the NBA 42:27 Minchan of VERYVERY apologizes for misogynistic comment 49:27 The BTS grift continues 1:00:59 Billboard changes 1:02:37 Chinese idol disrespects South Korean tradition 1:17:16 My Summer In Seoul: BTS fan fiction 1:32:07 Groups that will reach their 7 years in 2022 1:47:53 NYAN | FEATURED (Deep Dive): OMEGA X 1:54:43 Shout Outs 2:03:37

Ashe, Nat, and Jemin give their general thoughts about the past year in K-pop. Is K-pop's popularity starting to sound like propaganda? How far will the expansion go? What are our predictions for 2022! Find out in this episode!

Find out Ashe, Jay, Jemin, and Nat's choices for the best and worst of K-pop in 2021! Timestamps: Best Quarantine Performance 3:00 Best Music Video 7:32 Worst Music Video 11:32 Worst Choreography 15:16 Best Choreography 21:41 What disbanded group should have made a comeback to heal the world? 32:19 Our best episode of the year 37:15 K-Idol that helped you through the pandemic 40:05 Best Soloist 46:01 Worst Soloist 49:07 2020 songs that fell off and songs that should have been on last year's list. 53:09 Best Male Group 53:09 Best Female Group 1:03:59 Worst Male Group 1:08:03 Worst Female Group 1:25:30 Worst Song of the Year 1:29:06 Best Song of the Year 1:31:04 Worst Artist of the Year 1:33:56 Best Artist of the Year 1:40:48 Scandal of the Year 1:44:19 See You Next Year! 1:55:24

Join us as we discuss why people should keep their hands to themselves, Lisa wanting dollar bills on her ass and the super rookies Aespa. As always, please comment and share if you enjoy this video and/or our other content! Intro and What We're Listening To Select MV Reactions: 7:37 Rapid Fire Updates/Comebacks: 15:55 After School's Lizzie May Be Locked Up: 19:46 Gfriend Down To 3 Members: 21:13 Woman Assaults A Member of Cravity: 23:16 Is Blockberry Broke?: 25:38 Lisa's Cultural Appropriation: 29:04 Some Idols Don't Need To Make Their Own Music: 42:08 FEATURED - Aespa: 57:23 Ending and Shout Outs: 1:15:45

Join us again for another episode of NYAN. We discuss thots, groups losing members and the CCP. Please comment, share and like if you enjoy! Start: Intro and What We're Listening To 08:02: Comebacks/Debuts 24:39: Wheein Joins Ravi's Budding Empire 25:46: Sonamoo Loses More Members 26:55: Yujeong Leaves Laboum and Laboum Moves to Interpark 27:55: Soyou Leaves Starship 28:17: BI Admits To Charges Against 33:24: Trigger Warnings Mentioned for this block of news 34:32: Lucas Under Fire 46:45: Kris Wu Under Arrest 1:08:09: The CCP Mandates 1:30:05: FEATURED - Kingdom 1:48:16 Outro

Have you thought about visiting Korea for work or a vacation? Do you have any questions on how to do this or what to expect while in Korea? We're joined by special guests as we discuss our experiences in Korea and answer all of your burning questions.

Intro/How we're doing: 0:00 What we're listening to: 1:34 Comebacks/Debuts: 4:41 CLC Dismissed By Cube12:59 Soojin leaves (G)I-dle: 18:00 Big Bang Celebrates 15 years: 21:23 Winner resigns with YGE for another 5 years: 21:53 Eun Ji Won should know better: 23:11 YG may be trying out for a mafia film: 23:38 Seungri is declared guilty and jailed for 3 years: 25:04 Bobby pulls a Chen!: 33:10 BTS cancels their world tour: 37:27 Jeongyeon Fighting!: 43:38 Music Localization and Authenticity: 45:12 FEATURED with Lightsum 56:15 Closing/Shout Outs: 1:10:11 Thanks for the support! Please like, share and comment if you can :)

Thank you for joining us for another episode :) In our latest episode we discuss why SME has (now) decided to punish invasive fans, KilliAN's truth, KOMCA trying to come for Twitter and genderless fashion in Kpop! Time Stamps: Now Playing: 00:38 Comebacks/Debuts: 3:02 MBC Embarrasses Korea: 08:33 SME To Deal With Invasive Fans: 20:18 KilliAN Speaks His Truth: 27:09 KOMCA To Try Twitter: 40:55 Covid and Kpop: 48:28 Genderless Fashion And Kpop: 1:01:36 FEATURED - STAYC: 1:14:38 Don't forget to share, like and comment wherever you listen to podcasts! Thank you for the support.

Join us again for a new episode where we discuss NCT Hollywood, enlistments, debuts and the current state of girl groups. Please leave a comment, like and share! Time Stamps: What We're Listening To: 3:59 Comebacks/Debuts: 10:48 NCT Hollywood/5th year Anniversary: 16:59 Shownu Enlists: 26:24 Omega X Debut: 28:44 TSE Has Expired: 34:05 JYPE Debuts A New Girl Group: 36:05 CL Join's Kang Daniel's company: 41:40 Potential T-ara Comeback: 45:57 FEATURED - The Boyz: 47:51

We're FINALLY back at it again with a new regular episode! Please note that this was recorded at the beginning of the month so the topics are not as fresh as they were. Due to technical issues, this episode took a bit longer to get up. We apologize and thank you for waiting. Episodes will be dropping regularly come next week, biweekly on Friday's. Time Stamps: What we're listening to: 3:37 Comebacks/Debuts: 12:18 SME Congress 2021: 22:06 Capitalism Does Good?: 33:27 Ravi and Boyz II Men: 37:05 Brave Girls and Fragile Masculinity in Korea: 40:44 Enhyphen fitting in at Hybe: 48:06 FEATURED - T1419: 58:46

Join Not Your Average Netizens and special guest, Mars, from 106 and Seoul podcast as we, laugh, we cry, and we pontificate over the BTS's newest single, "Butter." This is the first of three parts — as if you didn't think BTS needed enough think pieces, here is the ultimate one! Let us know what you think of the song and as well as our personal opinions.

NYAN Announcement: NYAN will be taking a short break. We will be working to revamp our regular podcast along with diversifying our Patreon content. Don’t worry, we’ll be back on Thursday, July 1st with our next regular episode. Until then, we will still be posting to Patreon weekly along with updating our social media accounts. We will not be disappearing. This break is meant to recharge, refresh and enhance the quality of content that we provide for our loyal listeners. Thanks from Ashe, Nat, Jay and Jemin. It's another episode of Not Your Average Netizens, and we've got a few things on our minds. Foremost: EPEX utilizes a mental health concept, Taeyong opens up about bullying, can NCT: Hollywood be a K-pop group if all its members are American?, ditto with Latin America, is K-pop ready for Rakiyah, and a very special message for certain Wonho fans. Timestamps: What have we been listening to 5:38 Comebacks 10:49 Kpop concerts face harsher standards than other gatherings under Korean law: 21:50 Goo Hara Act passes 29:54 Jay B signs with H1gher Music 35:39 Nugu group EPEX use a mental health concept for debut 42:15 NCT Taeyong speaks on experience with bullying 50:35 NCT: Hollywood 59:57 NCT Dream surpasses 1.7mil preorders 1:17:20 CJENM scams their way into Latin America with HBO Max 1:25:21 Ex A&R head suspended after adding his wife’s name to music credits 1:32:13 YGE staff commits crime pt 284746463838 1:37:46 Sera (formerly of Nine Muses) speaks of being threatened by former CEO 1:41:31 Rakiyah 1:45:49 Wonho and sexual harassment 1:57:19 Shout Outs 2:27:19

Welcome again for another roundtable about our favorite music genre and yours — K-pop! In this episode, we talk about why sending Korean men to the army isn't evil, what is the truth of the AESPA molka situation, Win Win is a bad boy, and Ilhoon of BTOB buys enough weed to fill the state of Rhode Island. Timestamps: What are we listening to? 7:22 Comebacks 15:04 The Oscars got a bit less white but then fumbled the bag when Chadwick was NOT awarded 51:24 Taemin will have a solo concert before enlisting 1:00:06 Aespa molka situation 1:08:54 Cube is hoping a new group makes everyone forget about the bully 1:14:07 Samsung heirs face largest inheritance tax in history 1:17:56 Winwin 1:25:16 Listener Comments 1:35:12 Shout Outs 1:42:38

We're back! In this episode we discuss, GOT7's newfound independence, OnlyOneOf's "interesting" debut, and HYBE's potential future as mega conglomerate. Plus: Has there ever been a more appropriate title for Wendy's song than "Like Water?" Timestamp: What are we listening to? 4:11 Comebacks 15:40 Dobby is free 45:08 OnlyOneOf's comeback 55:17 performance is controversial because of "queer baiting" Chorong of Apink is also a 01:04:54 bully Victoria from F(x) has 01:10:17 completely left SME, only Lay and WayV remain KARA celebrates 14 years, 01:18:42 Go Hara was unable to attend due to the pandemic according to the members Siwon gives more fans 01:22:07 reasons to stay away from Super Junior EXO COMEBACK 01:25:43 KMCA fights against BTS 01:28:17 exceptionalism Mamamoo's company becomes 01:49:25 largest shareholder of Oh My Girl's company HYBE dominance 01:52:39 Shout Outs 02:21:41

Join Not Your Average Netizens for a new episode in which we discuss the optics of sugar daddy-ism in South Korea, The Jackson Wang Philosophy, and what exactly does "kiss the world" mean? We don't know, but it appears to involve cheap costumes from AliExpress. Timestamps: What we've been listening to 6:57 Comebacks 12:35 NTX’s Jiseong models in a dashiki 23:43 It’s not looking good for G(idle)’s Soojin 36:56 Oh My Girl’s Seunghee is harassed by (rapper?) Tank 46:04 Day6’s Jae under fire for “sugar daddy” comment during Twitch stream 52:58 TOO changed TO1 after management change 1:19:39 Mark returns to NCT Dream 1:23:04 YouTuber is trash but we been knew 1:30:50 Shout Outs 1:39:55

NYAN's back, and we've come together to address the one issue that has plagued everyone's minds this week: "Does Taemin pay his taxes?" Plus, Yunho at the strip club Kevin from The Boyz tries to flex his AAVA, and BTS take it on the chin. Timestamps: Comebacks/Debut 5:59 Atlanta shooting 15:41 Yunho caught at the strip club 40:13 88rising’s yellow square 48:37 SHINee’s Taemin, And Jo Se Ho Receive Awards For Being Exemplary Taxpayers 57:26 Lay’s being plagiarized 1:00:59 Weekly plagiarizing 1:06:22 1TEAM disbands 1:11:05 Shinhwa is beefin'? 1:15:05 BTS takes it well 1:18:45 but RM thinks they didn’t win because they weren’t there 1:21:47. Journalists are up in arms about BTS’ Grammy treatment 1:22:06 BTS, Blackpink treated like ‘slaves’ and lead a ‘miserable life’, North Korean website claims 1:49:49 The Boyz Kevin uses cringey AAVE 2:01:26 Shout Outs 2:13:33

We're back with a packed show this week! Bullying appears to run rampant throughout the K-pop industry, Kakao M and Spotify are having a little spat, and SHINee have perfected the presentation of the Ending Fairy pose. Plus, G-Dragon and Jen—... *snore.* Timestamps: What We've Been Listening To 1:05 Comebacks/Debuts 4:21 Jennie and GD, to have babies 14:55 Chanyeol to enlist #yeolenlistment 26:16 Leave T-ara alone 29:35 NCT Taeyong, your local black king 35:01 BAP Himchan’s sexual abuse scandal 52:16 Kakao M vs. Spotify 57:34 WAYV Xiaojun is a misogynist 1:14:47 Bullying Masterlist 1:22:57 Stays are….WOW 1:52:06 Rise in Anti-Asian racism: 2:00:32 Congrats to Brave Girls for being relevant! 2:12:10 SHINee being ending fairies 2:13:51 Shout outs 2:17:52

We hope you're enjoying the #Blackintokpop Collective! We've been celebrating Black Kpop Podcasts all Black History Month and today is NYAN Day! Thanks again for all the support :) PS: Special shout out to Jay for getting this done with the weather issues still plaguing parts of the US.

We hope you're enjoying the #Blackintokpop Collective! We've been celebrating Black Kpop Podcasts all Black History Month and today is NYAN Day! Thanks again for all the support :)

We hope you're enjoying the #Blackintokpop Collective! We've been celebrating Black Kpop Podcasts all Black History Month and today is NYAN Day! Thanks again for all the support :)

We hope you're enjoying the #Blackintokpop Collective! We've been celebrating Black Kpop Podcasts all Black History Month and today is NYAN Day! Thanks again for all the support :)

It's a brief (for us) recording of this episode, as there just isn't much going on in K-pop at the moment. But is that a good, or bad thing? Of course, there is still some tomfoolery about, as I.M. gets slammed for wearing a sacred religious prayer, Jamie incomprehensively calls herself a Black queen, and CL becomes the unofficial mascot of an American fast food chain. Join us for the discussion, and don't forget to like and subscribe! Timestamps: What have we been listening to 0:41 Comebacks 5:34 CL is the first K-pop idol to star in an American commercial 19:20 Elkie leaves Cube 28:23 TXT's Yeonjun will be performing New York Fashion Show: 35:03 Jamie calls herself a Black queen 44:57 IM wears clothing that includes Muslim prayers; Starship apologizes and removes offensive clothing from promos 54:29 K-pop songs from our fav Black writers and producers 1:04:53 D.O. is cast in Kdrama remake of a Taiwanese film 1:13:47 Taecyeon is also cast in new Kdrama 1:15:05 Shout Outs 1:19:42

Don't you hate when Nazi imagery gets in your K-pop? So do we. This episode we discuss the delightful topic of Korea and K-pop's fascination with the Third Reich, along with (G)-Idle's relevancy, Taemin's (fake) controversy, and apparently Wonho sleeps with very few clothes on. Ask us how we know. Plus — Nicki from Unbothered Unnies and Soju Chronicles joins us! Timestamps: We have a guest! 0:27 What we've been listening to 3:36 Comebacks and Debuts 6:27 G(I)dle’s Shuhua’s an a**hole to fans 15:46 GFriend Sowon takes a photo with a nazi mannequin and apparently has no idea what a nazi is despite having the nickname ‘kitler’. Source Music aka Big Hit responds: 36:27 Big Hit invests in YG 1:49:39 SHINee’s back back back 2:04:12 Taemin’s the victim of creative editing 2:05:47 MNET’s Kingdom is already out to make us forget about Queendom 2:10:36 Wonho: Thirst Trap King or victim of internet sexualization 2:22:55 Shout Outs 2:37:10

On this episode of Not Your Average Netizens, we talk about Comebacks, Canada, and...GOT7. What's next for K-pop's problematic pretty boys? Indie stardom? Small-screen fame? Relative obscurity? We discuss it all plus — can JYP survive without them? Timestamps: How we doin'? 0:27 What are we listening to? 11:51 Comebacks 18:57 Irene apologizes for being a mean girl 31:19 2AM’s Seulong fined for fatal accident 41:34 Hyoyeon and Burning Sun 45:57 Got7 are an indie boy band now 54:57 2PM Comeback 1:09:44 Naver buys Wattpad 1:25:50 Shoutouts 2:12:08

Happy 2021!!! We start off the new year with the same old us. Join in as we discuss what got us into Kpop, our current favourites, 2021 comebacks, 2021 contracts and Got7. This was recorded prior to the confirmation that the members would not be re-signing with JYPE. Time Stamps: Start - 12:29: Introductions 12:29 - 29:54: Comebacks and Debuts 29:54 - End: Got7 snatching 2021 headlines and contract season

It's our last podcast of the year, and it's our best and worst of 2020! Join Nat, Jemin, and Ashe as they give their picks for Best Boy Group, Scandal of the Year, Best Artist of the Year, and more! Timestamps: Our K-pop playlists 1:21 Best Female Group of the Year 10:33 Worst Female Group 16:42 Best Male Group 23:16 Best Soloist 44:06 Worst Soloist 49:29 Choreography of the year 54:27 Scandal of the Year 56:54 Best Quarantine Performance 1:20:19 What Disbanded Groups Should Come Back? 1:21:45 Songs We Liked Last Year That Fell Off 1:22:42 Best NYAN Episode This Year? 1:29:02 K-Idol That Helped Get You Through the Pandemic 1:35:57 Best/Worst Song of the Year 1:53:09 Best/Worst MV of the Year 1:54:34 Album of the Year 1:55:24 Worst Artist of the Year 1:56:53 Worst Male Group 1:58:07 Best Artist of the Year 1:58:54 General Thoughts About K-pop in 2020 2:01:10 Shout Outs 2:17:05

It's our K-pop Trends list of 2020! Join us as we discuss all the wonderful, weird, and wacky trends of this trash fire of a year. What happened with K-pop music, fashion, and fan meets in 2020? Do you agree with our list? Let us know how you feel about our trends and what you would/wouldn't add to the roster! Timestamps: Our K-pop Playlists 1:26 K-pop Trends 11:15 Trends: Retro music 11:42 Trends: Idols becoming Youtubers 34:18 Trends: Online concerts/virtual fan meet 1:01:30 Trends: Normalizing of America promotions 1:25:05 Trends: Noise as a substitute for music invading girl groups 1:38:24 Trends: Fashion: Crop tops, Crocs, Boys with long hair, 2019’s yeehaw attire 2:05:59 Trends: Gender fluidity? 2:05:59 K-pop and Black validation 2:24:54 K-pop and relationships 2:39:40 Honorifics Silliness 2:51:15 Shout Outs 2:55:01

The missing part of our last episode where we discuss the Weverse article 'BTS and the Grammy's: Why Now?'. Join us as we try to find the audacity of it all while also acknowledging the discrimination of the Grammys. You can reference the article here: https://magazine.weverse.io/article/view?num=53&lang=en

In this episode of Not Your Average Netizens, fans give squicky parental affiliations to idols, Kang Daniel paved the way, Blackpink sell a gajillion copies, and how much are you willing to pay to subscribe to your favorite K-pop group? Plus, Jungkook robs an empty house. Also, look out for this recording's companion episode, in which we discuss and dissect that infamous WeVerse article about BTS and the Grammys. Timestamps: What are we listening to? 0:49 Comebacks: Aespa, Kai, BTS 12:50 Stop asking idols to call you mommy… 33:37 CL postpones debut album +ALPHA+ until early next year to prepare a better album 40:31 20 years of BoA 42:03 Subscription-based Girl Group 45:40 Nat hates MNET aka the casualties of vote rigging with PD101 1:02:11 BLACKPINK now allegedly have the best selling korean girl group album of all time 1:12:28 Toilet Yoochun to pay victim: 1:28:34 Hyeme leaves Black Swan due to men being lame: 1:30:04 The Big Hit Block 1:37:36 (Long-haired) Jungkook named ‘Sexiest international Man’ by People 1:39:25 Bighit purchases Zico’s agency Koz Entertainment 1:49:45 Shout Outs 2:00:05

On the latest episode of Not Your Average Netizens, we commiserate about Aespa, and just how freakin creepy those A.I. look. Also, BTS fandom isn't a good primer for the stock market, oh and look, another cringeworthy documentary about K-pop fans! Also: will Taemin get his own WAP? Timestamps: Comebacks- Aespa and the uncanny valley, Taemin, G Dragon, TWICE 5:54 Boy's World - A non-K-pop K-pop group? 44:20 Himchan (ex BAP) 57:57 Big Hit’s stock is overvalued 1:02:59 Aespa’s Yoo Jimin goes in on boy groups 1:10:40 SMTOWN’s virtual reality hotel 1:25:47 SM has no stance regarding Chanyeol’s scandal 1:31:00 MTV’s Stan Accounts show 1:38:11 Taemin’s new single is allegedly being produced by the producers of WAP 1:48:10 VIXX’s N leaves Jellyfish 1:52:27 Japan paved the way 1:56:48 Shout Outs 2:14:08

NYAN's back with more navel-gazing K-pop discussion, courtesy of Ashe, Nat, and Jemin! We try to figure out what exactly the marketing plan is for the BTS-inspired K-drama "Youth," and who did Jason Derulo forget to thank? Plus, black k-pop singers — are they simply reclaiming what's already been taken? Timestamps: What Have We Been Listening To? 5:44 Comebacks 14:17 JYP Entertainment Releases Statement In Response To School Violence Allegations About GOT7's Youngjae 27:46 3 members of CNBLUE renew contracts with FNC Entertainment (formerly a 4 member group with Lee Jong-hyun) 32:57 BTS film YOUTH finds its actors 36:52 Pentagon scores first win! 1:07:25 2 new black idols (1 soloist & 1 in Black Swan) 1:09:33 Nth Room Update 1:36:43 Safe stolen from Goo Hara’s home 1:40:21 Jason Derulo/Armys? 1:44:31 Shout Outs 2:04:10

Since Ashe has a case of the (non-COVID) sniffles, Jemin and Nat take over hosting duties for this episode, which, maybe unexpectedly, harbors quite a bit of Blackpink content - what with The Album, the documentary, the fan scuffle with Cardi B, and the highly overrated nurse outfit. But no worries for non-Blinks, there's plenty of K-pop news left to cover what with Jay Park reading thirst tweets, SuperM becoming a legit part of the Marvel Universe, and ELFs determined to keep the remaining members of Super Junior single well into their 50's. It's a jam-packed episode, so make sure to listen and send us some feedback if you like what you hear! Timestamps: What we're listening to 0:34 Blackpink in our area 5:34 Comebacks (Golden Child, SUPERM, TXT, LOONA, NCT 2020) 12:07 Key discharged from the military 19:34 Predebut group YOURS shows the girls how to run a cultural sensitivity seminar 26:00 Trainee ends up half a million dollars in debt after not debuting for 10 years 36:07 Trot singer Kwon Do Woon comes out as gay, wanted to speak out for human rights of sexual minorities: 46:05 Things only Nat is happy about; T-ara reunite for performances of Sexy Love and Roly Poly: 50:52 Super Junior’s Ryeowook is dating and ELF’s are showing their asses again 55:53 S. Korean tourism & culture industries log 10.7 TLN-won loss fromCOVID-19 1:06:21 Blackpink doc Light Up The Sky drops on Oct 14th 1:18:37 Bacardi vs. BLINKS 1:22:08 Jennie and the nurse outfit 1:32:46 Friend of the podcast Jay Park reads thirst tweets 1:42:02 Monsta X ft. Snoop Dog for Spongebob movie 1:46:33 Shout Outs 2:03:06

In the one-parter that should be a two-parter, Ashe, Nat and Jemin dive into the most notable K-pop stories of the past week, wherein problematic idols get called out, Everglow causes a national incident, and Pledis demonstrates a fundamental unawareness of copyright law. Timestamps: YGE admits all gambling charges against him 0:48 Idol Rebooting Show ‘ Miss Baek' 4:19 The Rose have contract termination request denied by courts 11:20 Red Velvet’s Joy rocks ‘We Should All Be Feminists’ 17:31 Everglow’s company apologizes for military performance 24:44 Cupid accuses SEVENTEEN plagiarizing “Cupid Shuffle” for “Left & Right” 33:28 Spreading your culture by stealing from another 48:58 FNCE’s Keeho has problematic past 01:07:39 Ex-Stray Kids accused of sexual assault 1:20:44 Outro/Shout outs 2:13:50 Music: Mountain Fairy by JayJen | https://soundcloud.com/jayjenmusic Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Join us for a very special episode of Not Your Average Netizens, where we welcome our special guest, K-pop journalist extraordinaire, Jeff Benjamin! Benjamin gives some great insight into the K-pop industry, and reveals his favorite interviews, most embarrassing encounters, and where he believes the genre is going in the future. He also joins us as we review "Dynamite" by BTS, and hash out our expectations for the Grammys. Timestamps: Interview 1:46 BTS 'Dynamite' MV 1:06:27 Comebacks: BTS, Super Junior, Red Velvet, Hyuna, KARD, Day6, CLC, New Blackpink X Selena Gomez teaser 1:16:59 Big Bang’s Anniversary, BOA’s upcoming anniversary 1:25:45 f(x)'s Krystal reportedly leaving SM Entertainment 1:36:34 Third-Fourth Generation K-Pop Groups /Songs You Believe Will Be Iconic In The Future 1:45:30 Kpop in the year of Covid-19: What is it even? 2:01:35 Kpop and the Grammy’s: Any expectations for 2021? 2:12:10 Ending/Shoutouts 2:23:29

This episode is the continuation of last week's "The No Safety Zone" in which we ponder Hallyu's surge of popularity in Japan, K-pop's supposed socialist agenda, and whether or not the pandemic has good ol' MTV pandering to us for ratings. Plus — a special guest! Timestamps: TOP is a troll; the future of Big Bang 1:54 For the love of real football 13:41 Han Seo Hee being Han Seo Hee 21:24 3rd Hallyu wave in Japan 24:43 Kpop is foreign propaganda 47:23 Blackface is not the sincerest form of flattery, Korea 56:40 K-pop at the VMAs 1:09:40 Music Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot

On the first part of a two-part episode of Not Your Average Netizens, it's comebacks galore as we ponder this burning question: does anyone believe Blackpink's album will be out in October? Plus, K-pop companies are on the rebound and Hwasa and Jessi are not invited to the cookout. Timestamps: Rina Sawayama 0:23 Jessi has to be trolling; Is this solidarity: 7:47 Comebacks 14:03 RIP to Haruma Miura, Japanese actor that played Eren in the Attack on Titan live action 40:20 Capitalism Stays Winning; Kpop stocks for the big 3 are on the rebound: 43:23 Alexander Lee from U-Kiss talks about being a foreign idol (maybe one of the firsts/almost got deported for working illegally in Korea): 58:13 ‘Yuta, girl’ but in Japanese 1:05:41 Hwasa being Hwasa 1:18:14 CJ E&M get a fine! Justice! 1:26:37

This week's episode is a special minisode, devoted to the man that is more than a meme, Kang Daniel! We listen to his latest offering, Cyan, and give the deets on where this Produce 101 alum's music lies in our list of favorites. Timestamps 1. Our Kang Daniel album review 1:07 2.Adulthood 3:50 3. 2 U 9:16 4. Jealous 15:12 5. Interview 22:24 6. Touchin' 30:16 7. Our final song rankings 48:37

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On this episode of Not Your Average Netizens, we examine why K-pop's "social justice savior" narrative has been created at the exclusion of the Black fans that are supposed to be helped. We also take on Won Nation, idol singing skills and we delve into the extremely scientific digression of whether or not we indeed saw Junhoe of Ikon's butt on camera. Plus - stan ChloexHalle. Stan queens. Timestamps: What have we been listening to? 0:40 Taeyong - Sure he’s a scammer but does that mean he’s a bully too 7:22 Kpop Rebranding 101 23:48 Bigg Tiddie Gang merch 38:56 The real Kpop Supergroup 44:08 Comebacks - what will be the "it" song of the summer? 52:18 Should we able to call out idols who can't sing? 1:08:59 Ikon member shows the full moon? 1:17:15 TST’s Yohan passed away 1:24:29 Punished for being a good husband 1:26:23 In they never learn take 3847r4634934893 1:30:09 Gugudan’s end? 1:33:16 DISBARRED 1:41:41 Hyelim is getting MARRIED 1:49:21 Won Nation 1:54:12 Shoutouts 2:12:18

It's back to K-pop business for another week, as we talk about drunk driving idols, Amber and Twitter trolls, BTS donate their pocket change to Black Lives Matter, and fancams. So many fancams. Note: we had some technical difficulties in this episode, so we apologize if you hear a little snap, crackle, and pop while we speak. Timestamps: What we've been listening to 0:54 Comebacks 15:08 Lim Young Min booted from AB6IX after DUI incident 20:18 f(x)’s Amber lashes out at hate comments against her 26:10 K-pop fans draw praise for effectively deploying fancams in support of BLM protesters & against racists 37:17 BTS donates 1 million to Black Lives Matter and fans match donation 49:19 2z are highly misguided allies 1:02:23 Shout Outs 1:18:50

In this episode of Not Your Average Netizens, we tackle a topic we normally do not shy away from: racism. Specifically, the value of Black lives in the K-pop sphere and society as a whole. We at NYAN consider ourselves a Black podcast, and thus, it was imperative that we address the issues that have recently plagued our country. We found it important to not only discuss racism and prejudice permeate the K-pop industry but how it affects us as well. We hope that this episode is able to provide you with something: a sense of release, a desire to learn, motivation to support Black Lives Matter, or hope. We're all in this together, and sometimes if we just listen to one another we'll realize we are more alike then different. Stay safe and keep up the good fight. Timestamps: What we've been listening to 0:28 YG is looking for producers and finally might be going to jail? 9:45 The K-pop Covid-19 non-conformists 16:02 BTS’ Suga thanks Covid-19 for letting him finish mixtape, which includes a Jim Jones sample 19:43 Suga vs. Jungkook: dueling scandals 37:14 Suga uses a Jim Jones sample on his mixtape 54:23 Jay Park exceeds our expectations 1:22:52 NYAN on race: George Floyd, protests and riots 1:27:31 Kpop idols and celebrities donating and publicly supporting BLM 1:35:00 NYAN on race: more of us are starting to see how bad this really is 1:43:49 LEFT OFF 1:45:58 We remember those on the front lines 1:51:47 NYAN on race: Which Black lives matter? 1:56:36 Twitter antiblackness mess 2:08:06 NYAN on race: now we're more aware of the world 2:17:05 Kpop Twitter is a mess 2:18:50 We need to take care of ourselves 2:24:52 You can't convince somebody that doesn't want to hear it/Tensions between the Black and Korean community 2:28:11 Shout Outs/Closing remarks 2:43:22

In this episode, Ashe, Nat, Jay, and Jemin get gabby about the latest in K-pop. We discuss the great idol social distancing scandal, and who's really to blame. Also, another K-pop n-word incident, overcomplicated music video concepts, and the shocking things we learned from BTS's documentary. As always, like and subscribe if you wanna hear more! Timestamps: Idols party and breach social distancing regulations 0:39 KCON goes virtual 11:45 BigHit charges for a livestream BTS performance 14:59 Jo Kwon remains awesome 19:39 (G)Idle drops English version of Latata 23:42 MCND under fire for racial slurs 27:12 EXO members reunite 34:54 Overcomplicated MV concepts 37:46 BTS risk their lives for BigHit, documentaries, and idols being asked to endure too much 1:04:58 Shout Outs 1:43:34 Music: Holiday by JayJen & Osheen | https://soundcloud.com/jayjenmusic https://www.youtube.com/osheen Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Intro and Outro: The Happy Choice by CheeseCake Dude

And we don't mean that in a good way, Blinks. In this episode, we try to come to terms with Chen becoming a dad, Lisa's plagiarism allegation and the Blink fallout, and the basic economic and the hypocrisy of fandom. Make sure you get your textbooks out for that last one. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and/or leave a review! Timestamps: What we've been listening to 0:26 Comebacks 18:33 How much is BigHit really making? 20:32 EXO's Chen becomes a Daddy 27:13 VIXX's Hyun Bin is in the doghouse for streaming while intoxicated/why we hate VIXX 32:23 Black Pink and Lady Gaga collaborate 46:13 Lisa is accused of plagarism and some Blinks show their racist asses 55:08 Army's hassle innocent black songwriter over Jungkook's writing credits 1:24:28 Big Hit confirms Army's worst fears: that BTS is a Kpop group and they are K-pop fans 1:36:48 Basic economics and the hypocrisy of fandom 1:57:02 Shoutouts 2:32:40 Intro/Outro: LiQWYD, "Good Time"

This week on Not Your Average Netizens we welcome back guest Tamar Herman from Billboard! She joins us to go over all the crazy news of the past week: Rain on TikTok, Monsta X's dating rumor, and what exactly is #ApologizetoKaachi? Also, how many families is Mark Lee feeding anyway? Timestamps: 0:00-3:33 - Reintroducing K-Pop Journalist Tamar Herman 3:33-14:40 - What We've Been Listening To 14:40-29:50 - Comebacks 29:50-35:00 - NCT Mark Lee and Johnny Suh Appear on Local News 35:00-40:28 - Mark rejoins NCT Dream? 40:28-48:15 - SM's IMPACT & the Suju Saga 48:15-55:30 - NCT Dream Puzzle Piece Teaser Reaction 55:30-58:30 - Bi Rain Shows the Children how to #DoTheDripChallenge 58:30-1:20:21 - What is #ApologizetoKaachi? 1:20:21-1:31:06 - Jaejoong donates to Japan and Koreans are Mad 1:31:06-1:33:21 - SUPERM @ One World Relief 1:33:21-36:42 - Red Velvet Seulgi x Irene Unit Coming to a Laptop Near You 1:38:58-end - MONSTA X Kihyun & WJSN Boma Intro and Outro: Light by tubebackr | https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/