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Every week on K-Poppin', host Isak sits down with the diverse people in diverse jobs that make up the backbone of Korea. Sometimes it can be a person from the K-pop industry, sometimes it can be a lawyer to a chef. Anyone who is changing the world through

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    Today's House Organizing CEO : Park So Hyun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 37:25


    When the seasons change there is one thing we all have the urge to do but not a lot of us might actually do it... It's deep cleaning our houses!! Kpoppin's last p.o.k is the CEO of ‘오늘의 집정리/Today's House Organizing' 박소현! She shared tips on cleaning our own homes, how to hire a professional like her, and how to get into the field!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Imagemean CEO : Lee So Eun

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2022 38:32


    This week on P.O.K, Kpoppin sits down with a person who will help you find “your color”. Not your personality, but your actual color!! If you need to have an expert help you with your image or find your personal color we have Imagemean CEO 이소은! She was on the makeup team for domestic versions to the musicals 'Jekyll & Hyde', ‘The Rocky Horror Picture Show', etc... Worked as a stylist for celebrities and entrepreneurs for 6 years, and then 9 years ago started using her skills to be in image consultant!! She started her company 5 years ago with the goal to help all people and companies improve their image to help benefit their career!! She shared about how you can join the field, reminders about how to keep your image, and more!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Docent : Jeong Woo Cheol

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2022 38:49


    On this p.o.k, Kpoppin sits down with someone from the art world! A storyteller in the world of art and the “idol” of the docent world,Jeong Woo Cheol! Jeong Woo Cheol doesn't just try to explain an art piece to the viewer but goes one step further to share the life of the artist as well. Just 5 years after entering the art world he was able to become a star docent! He's hosted 3 seasons of [미술극장 / Art Theate] written books like [미술 극장/Art Theater], [내가 사랑한 화가들/Painters I Love] and also hosts the youtube channel [정우철의 아트터치/Art Touch] sharing not only great art work but also teaching others and sharing interviews as well. He shares howhe started, his advice for people new to the concept of viewing art, and more!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Wine expert: Chang Hong

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2022 39:44


    On the next POK we learn about wine!!! Wine expert 장홍!! Mr. 장홍 has written a few books like, , , , etc.. and is also the owner of the wine restaurant trying to spread the world of wine! Apparently 장홍 lived in France for more than 20 years and visited over 3,000 wineries in Europe! He's able to give us a different perspective of the world of wine through it's history, religion, and more! Also! If you are new to wine and would love to take a step into the world of it! He's ready to help guide you to show off those skills! He answered a lot of the listeners questions about wine and explained EVERYTHING about the wine making process to how to store it! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Entertainers : JOEL , AARON

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 39:51


    This week on POK is a duo that has a special place in Arirang! We sit down with the “Korean Cowboys” themselves our Tuesday guest Joel and NU'EST Aaron are coming to Kpoppin!!! Aaron recently came back to the Arirang family joining ‘After School Club' as a new MC and we get to see how busy these two have been! The members are also doing a really popular podcast that is called ‘KOREAN COWBOYS' and they shared their reason for starting the podcast, how they frist met, their future plans, and more!!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Model/Entertainer : Ashley Sun Young/애슐리 선영

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2022 39:55


    This week's POK, Kpoppin sits down with model/entertainer Ashley Sun Young!! You probably saw her more as a model, but as of last year she started to show diverse parts of her personality on ‘백종원 클라쓰/Paik Class' gaining a lot of popularity domestically and abroad! ‘별다리 연구소/bdr_universe' youtube channel is another platform you can see her charms!! She's half Korean/ half American and was born in Po-hang City, Gyeong-buk Province! Though she was born in Korea she spent her life going back and forth from the USA and Korea! She's hitting her 13th year in Korea at the moment pursuing her career!! She shared her life story living in different countries, the many job titles she has, and more! Make sure to listen to the whole episode to see her charm!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Medical Translator : Lee Jin Joo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 38:31


    On the next POK, Kpoppin sits down with medical translator LeeJinJoo! LeeJinJoo helps foreign patients use Korean medical facilities through the company ‘하이메디/Himedi'. Most of JinJoo‘s work is with the Middle East Recently JinJoo's work has continued into remote medical service and during COVID was still able to work with patients in the Middle East thanks to video calls to help them get the treatment they need. JinJoo is also the mastermind behind the youtube channel ‘hikuri' focused on helping those from the Middle East! Start sending in your questions and messages for our POK now! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Acting Coach : Jang Se Ha

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2022 38:55


    This week on POK! Kpoppin sits down with acting coach 장세하 from KS Training Center. KS Training Center is known to be a prestigious place for aspiring actors to go and polish their talent! Especially if you get a class with 장세하! 장세하, studied acting in the Drama department of Korea National University of Arts and uses everything learned there and more to help guide talent that walks through the center's doors! She explained what she thinks is an important foundation for beginners, taught DJ Isak a few lines, and more! A must see/listen episode indeed!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Doctor : NamKoong Ihn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2022 39:34


    On this week's POK Kpoppin sits down with a very special guest! He's a best selling author with books like 「만약은 없다/There is no “If”」, 「지독한 하루/Intense Day」, 「제법 안온한 날들/Fairly Calm Days」, etc.. AND saves lives at the same time!!! Kpoppin sits down with Dr. 남궁인! He's an #emergency_medicine #doctor and deals with the constant craziness that comes with being in the ER. All the ups and downs and everything in between! He still seems to find time to write novels as well so we plan on sitting down with him and asking how he balances his life and work! He shared his life in the #ER the good and the bad, how he became a writer, and more!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Clay Artist: Kim Seung Jun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 38:59


    On this week's P.O.K, Kpoppin sits down with 김승준 who owns a cafe plus atelier. Simply put, it's a place to enjoy something to drink, eat something, make something, and even draw something!!! If you are in the 강서구 area in Seoul you can visit this place to enjoy jazz music and draw, paint, clay sculpting, and even get one on one classes. The cafe/atelier is run by a married couple with the nicknames 쪼 and 별이 and help lead the many classes you can take! 쪼/Jjo likes to draw figure pictures and clay sculpting while 별이/byulee has a hobby in bookart and popup books on top of drawing plants! He taught DJ Isak how to make clay art, shared how he started his cafe and more! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Entertainer: Siloé Anzardi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 38:24


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- On this week's P.O.K we sat down with a multi talented individual! She has done a lot of commercial modeling, is an actress, and a freelance entertainer! Kpoppin sits down with 안시연/Siloé Anzardi!!! If you are a loyal listener to Kpoppin you might recognize the last name!! She is the older sister to our Thursday guest Timmy!! She was born in France, went to high school in Korea, and did her college studies in the USA! She can speak Korean, French, and English and her ultimate goal is to use art to heal people!! She shared about her reason to live abroad, her passion for therapy through drama, and some tea on her brother, Kpopping guest, Timmy! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    MC: Park Sunhwa

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2022 39:33


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- This week on P.O.K, Kpoppin gets to sit down with Hallyu MC선화! She's an influencer that focuses content on Hallyu and has been an MC for more than 17 years!!! After moving to the US in 2010, she noticed the rise of Hallyu and started her personal channel in 2019 to help spread more awareness and content! On her channel you can find BTS content, K-pop related content, how much Hallyu is spreading in the US, and more! She recently collaborated with a project to show support to Ukraine as well! She shared details about projects to come in the future and more about her channel!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Rock Band: Sema

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2022 46:56


    On this P.O.K Kpoppin sits down with a team that is sure to cool you down!!! The rock band joined Kpoppin!! Recently the official version of “거짓말은 왜(LIE)” was released and it's a slightly new experience than the radio edit that was dropped last fall giving it a livelier rock sound to enjoy! The members, Vocalist - sema, 1st guitar - taehyuk, Bass – masa, joined to share how they became a group, their interests, and teased a few tours to come!

    Influencer: Edward Avila

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 39:26


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- On this week's P.O.K, Kpoppin sits down with influencer Edward Avila/에드워드 아빌라!! Edward started his youtube channel in 2006, and for the past 16 has given us everything from K-beauty, K-culture, K-pop, etc... content that his followers can not get enough of!! He has around 1.6 million subscribers and you can find him on and offline! He currently lives in South Korea and has done collaborations with Hyerim from the Wondergirls, Yeji of Fiestar, done interviews with DKB, and worked with Trophy Cat that features AOORA and FRIDAY on the track “Stay”, and many more. He discussed his career, did DJ Isak's make up, and answered the listener's questions! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

     Idol : LUMINOUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 47:48


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- This week's p.o.k Kpoppin is stepping outside if our comfort zone! Kpoppin sits down with LUMINOUS!!!! If you haven't been keeping up with the K-pop scene, Luminous made their debut last September with their first mini album “YOUTH” and showed off a more mature look with ‘빛과 어둠 사이(Self n Ego)' comeback in January!! The recent comeback is “Wish You Were Here” and it's an excuse to have Steven back in the studio! They shared how they debuted, their deep friendship, and sang for us!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    'Stayfolio' CEO : Lee Sang Muk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 37:51


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- On the this week's P.O.K, Kpoppin sits down with “Stayfolio” CEO Lee Sang Muk! Lee Sang Muk majored in architecture in college and in 2015 moved on to create a whole new experience with their company! It recently was labeled, “Fine stay curation platform” by many and it's a service many seek when looking for a place to stay! The company strives to be the best for “fine stay” in not only Korea but Asia!!! He shared what his platform does, how he got started, and more!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Popera Group: Pasta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 22:28


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- Get ready for your ears and hearts to melt on this POK!! Kpoppin sits down with the popera group “Pasta”!! Pasta is a quartet that thought to name themselves after the food pasta for the image of being rooted as a signature dish but that it appeals to many. 2 baritones joining with a tenor and a bass they use their roots in Italian opera and use their talent to appeal to all ages with their sound! They've been a team for awhile and they prove their team work whenever they take the stage! Give them any genre and they will blow you out of your seats!! They gave a mini concert with 3 breath taking songs and shared their life as a group! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Popera Group: Pasta

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2022 22:28


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- Get ready for your ears and hearts to melt on this POK!! Kpoppin sits down with the popera group “Pasta”!! Pasta is a quartet that thought to name themselves after the food pasta for the image of being rooted as a signature dish but that it appeals to many. 2 baritones joining with a tenor and a bass they use their roots in Italian opera and use their talent to appeal to all ages with their sound! They've been a team for awhile and they prove their team work whenever they take the stage! Give them any genre and they will blow you out of your seats!! They gave a mini concert with 3 breath taking songs and shared their life as a group! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Zookeeper: Hwang Hyun Ji

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2022 39:01


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- This week's POK is a special person who helps educate us on wildlife! An expert in birds, Zookeeper 황현지 sits down with Kpoppin!! Our zookeeper works with the 서울동물원/Seoul Zoo and after opening it's doors on May 1st 1984 it has used it's resources to educate and care for the animals at the zoo!! The whole interview focuses on what a zookeeper does, what can one do to become one, and any of the perks or cons of working with animals all day!!Click the ep to learn more!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Stationery Store 'All Write' CEO: Lee Hyo Eun

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2022 38:23


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- This week's POK we sat down with someone who is keeping us connected with writing! “all write” CEO 이효은 joined us in the studio!! 이효은 is a CEO of the stationary brand “all write” and it's one of the hottest stationery brands on social media these days!! 이효은 realized that even though we live in a world that is constantly fast pace and “smart” people still longed to maintain a source of physically writing things down and that's how they started the brand! She shared with us how to keep a diary and tips on organizing our daily lives! More info is just a click away! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Drummer and Musical Star: Choi Shin Kwon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2022 42:55


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- Today on p.o.k Kpoppin sits down with drummer and musical star Choi Shin Kwon! He majored in music in college and has shown a lot of his talent as a drummer too! Some of the recording and stage sessions he's been asked to work for include 2PM's 5th album, Norazo's 5th album, Min Kyung Hoon of Buzz, BADA, Park Sang-Min, HOMME, RealSlow, Kim Jong Sheo, Eric Nam, AKMU, Jang Keun Suk, and more!His talents have landed him on musical stages too proving he's a man of many talents! He talked about his talents, behind the scenes stories on recording, and more! More info is just a click away!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    People of Korea:NOA Children's Choir

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 47:30


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- This week P.O.K guests are very special. May 5th is Children's Day, and this year marks the 100th anniversary of Children's Day. We have prepared a special time to celebrate this. Also known as “노아” (노래하는 아이들) (Singing Children), 5 children and conductor Kim Eun-sil appeared and gave a wonderful live performance to celebrate Children's Day. In addition, we had time to share what children are thinking these days and what dreams they are living. Don't forget to give them a like & support the children who are the hope of the future! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Writer: Yoon Hye Eun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2022 39:08


    ANYONE in the korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspire us! ---------------------------------------------------------- This week P.O.K Kpoppin was excited to sit down with writer 윤혜은! She is the writer to the mega hit book, ‘아무튼, 아이돌/Anyways, Idol' and in the book she takes you through her life as a fan!! Apparently her stan story starts from the group g.o.d and continues on to this day!! We plan sitting down with her and sharing her life as a writer and being a fangirl too!! She's also the owner of her own book store in Seoul called '작업책방 씀/ Working Book Store Sseum'! She shared her stan life with us and also shared an exciting book that might drop soon! Click the ep for more!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Idol Vocal Trainer: Woo Mi Na

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 47:32


    ANYONE in the Korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspiring us! ---------------------------------------------------------- This week's P.O.K, Kpoppin sat down with CEO of 'Flowing Vocal Studio' 우미나! Apparently, Flowing Studio is a place where anyone who is looking for professional help with vocals can go to get trained! It can be anything from trying to get into being a trainee to a major label, prepare to get into college for music, or just learn a little on how to sing! Their courses have been quite successful so far so we need to know the secret!! 우미나 is also a CCM artist and jazz vocalist too! And she shared how you can be a k-pop idol too!!! More info is a click away!!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Claditional Vocal Duo: Vocesori

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 46:39


    ANYONE in the Korean entertainment world will be joining us for hot interviews and inspiring us! ---------------------------------------------------------- This weeks's p.o.k is a married couple who perform together!! Crossover duo ‘Vocesori's Choi Han Yi and Oh Yoon Seok sat down with Kpoppin!! Choi Han Yi originates in the genre of gugak and pansori while Oh Yoon Seok has roots in classic. ​ They made their official debut as a duo in 2021 and thanks to the show ‘Chosun Pan Star 조선판스타' they were able to gain popularity not only domestically but worldwide! They did covers of Kim Jo Han's 'Want to Fall in Love', UV's ‘Itaewon Freedom', and more giving them their very own twist!! They performed for us and shared the differences between their genres and how they work together ~~~ More is just a click away!! ▶Subscribe Arirang Radio: https://www.youtube.com/Music180Arirang ------------------------------------------------------------ The first English broadcasting radio station in Korea, ARIRANG RADIO. We broadcast a variety of Korean culture including K-Pop music as well as news and useful information 24 hours a day.

    Character Designer : Kwon Jeong Yun

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 39:07


    P.O.K this week is character designer Kwon Jeong Yun!! ​ In the world of merch, cute items, and characters there are our artists!! On p.o.k Kpoppin sat down with the creator behind the character ‘오복' and the face behind the social media name of “오도씨네/[odoci_house]”! ​ Through the platform you get to know rabbit ‘오복' on their daily adventures!!! 권정윤 also teaches classes to help people channel her creative side and freelances with their skills when needed!! She shared the behind the scenes of her work, why she started her brand, and tips on starting for those interested!!More info is just a click away!!

    Writer:Woo Eun Bin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 39:04


    This week on P.O.K, Kpoppin sat down with former flight attendant now novel writer, 우은빈! Our P.O.K was able to turn a challenging moment into an opportunity!! During the recent pandemic most flight attendants probably faced the same challenge of no work and turned that almost closed door into an opportunity to become a writer!! Her book

    Anonbooks: CEO Seo Hyo In

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 38:17


    This week's People of Korea, P.O.K kpoppin sat down with poet, former editor and now CEO of , 서효인 대표! 서효인 has written many poems and prose in his career but the fun twist is.. He's a HUGE K-pop fan!!! He's constantly followed all the music programs on tv each week and as a result, he released a book called in December of 2020 comparing music now to music of the 90s! He's also a HUGE “MIRACLE”, Oh My Girl fan, since seeing them on a variety show in 2016!!!! In the interview he shared how he wrote his book and walked us through how much of a stan he truly is! More is just a clicj away!!!This week's People of Korea, P.O.K kpoppin sat down with poet, former editor and now CEO of , 서효인 대표! 서효인 has written many poems and prose in his career but the fun twist is.. He's a HUGE K-pop fan!!! He's constantly followed all the music programs on tv each week and as a result, he released a book called in December of 2020 comparing music now to music of the 90s! He's also a HUGE “MIRACLE”, Oh My Girl fan, since seeing them on a variety show in 2016!!!! In the interview he shared how he wrote his book and walked us through how much of a stan he truly is! More is just a clicj away!!!

    Singer-Songwriter: EZ Hyoung

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2022 46:34


    To start of the new season Kpoppin sat down with hot veteran singer-songwriter 이지형/ EZ Hyoung! ​ He got his start in music in 1996 with the group ‘Weeper', made his signature sound in 2006 with his fully self produced 1st studio album [Radio Dayz]. He was a guest vocalist for “Toy”s '뜨거운 안녕/Passionate Goodbye'! He's worked constantly on ost albums and more! Recently in February he dropped

    Stylist: Kim Joo Won

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 37:57


    Get you best outfit ready for thus week's INSIDER We sat down with the stylist of the stars, stylist Kim Joo Won! Kim Joo Won has been famous for dressing and styling Korea's “first generation” stars like 김희애, 수애, 김효진, 김혜수, 하지원 and singers like 이승기, 버스커버스커, 울랄라세션, and more. She shared how her styling tips on how she styles celebrities, how she creats images, also a great tip for the listeners! More info is just a click away!

    Show-host: Kim Jin Hee

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 36:20


    This week's INSIDER was Show-host 김진희!! In Korea, we call people who sell things on tv “show-hosts” and it's the same thing as infomercial hosts in the USA. She's done a lot of things in her career. From being a tv reporter, a teacher at an announcer school, voice trainer, and speech coach too. She shared secrets to the business, shared her favorite products, and more.

    Singer songwriter: Kwon Jang Hyeok

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 39:14


    Today on INSIDER, Kpoppin sits down with singer songwriter Kwon Jang Hyeok who dropped the EP “Demo” just this past winter. He's a musician that has a raw, pure innocence to it and he seems to write fairy tales with his melodies. His recent lead single, has been gaining a lot of popularity. He performed for the listeners and also gifted Kpoppin with a logo. He also shared the story of how he started his career and more. More info is just a click away.

    Profiler: Yeom Gun Woong

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2022 38:21


    On this week's INSIDER Kpoppin sat down with Profiler Yeom Gun Woong! He's a professor of the police and fire administration at U1 University and has talked on some major cases in Korea. We sat down to find out what a profiler actually does, forensic science, how they profile criminals, deal with on going cases, and more.

    Daegeum Artist: Lee Ju Hang

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 40:03


    This week on INSIDERn Kpoppin sat down with Daegeum Artist Lee Ju Hang! Her skills and class landed her the title of the “20th Intangible Cultural Heritage”. She's worked with other artists from 24 countries and even wrote a book to help beginners when starting gugak. She has a project crew called "Ilworldang" and recently dropped an album under that project. She explained how she got into the gugak industry and her plans for the future more is just a click away.

    The CEO of HOYA: Catharina

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 39:18


    This week K-poppin sat down with The CEO of HOYA, 'Catharina'! She started her brand October of 2020 and since has grown into a major business. She's hot on socials and her clothes have a message! Everything from handmade Korean accessories, plus size HANBOK, and a showroom that recently opened in Seoul. Her brand uses eco friendly fabrics to show Korean beauty to the world! We learned how she got her brand started and what vision she has for her brand in the future. More is just a click away!

    Musical Composer: Kim Hyo Eun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 35:25


    This week we sat down with musical song writer Kim Hyo Eun! She not only composes classic but also composes mainstream tracks as well. To name some of the shows she done include Korean original musical "HOPE", "Navillera", "The Priests", "Thoughts of Oppa", and more. She's worked with crossover group "Forte di Quattro"s album, children musical "Ghost Mecard", and worked on the ending song to film ‘How I Became a Super Hero, 2020' she explaned the musical production process and how she writes songs for a show. She announced she's a certain fan of a big group and her future plans.

    Singer: Seo Moon Tak

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 40:59


    This week's INSIDER was legendary rock vocalist Seo Moon Tak! She made her debut in 1999 and used her talent to venture into not only singing but being a radio DJ, act in musicals, and also is a professor. You might have seen her on variety shows like "I'm A Singer", "Immortal Song", "Masked King", and more. She performed for us and shared her journey in the singing world. More is just a click away.

    Firefighter: Lee Dae Keun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2022 36:01


    This week K-poppin' sat down with the great fire fighter Lee Dae Keun from the Yongin Fire Station. To talk about his career, ask safety questions, and got a chance to say thank you for all his services.

    Culture Journalist: Lim Heeyun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2022 32:06


    The first INSIDER of 2022 is Culture Journalist, Lim Heeyun. Lim Heeyun, is an expert in music, a writer, and entertainer proving they can update and even predict the upcoming events in Korea's entertainment world. You can also look up his youtube channel "HeeminemTV". We heard his expert point of view of how 2021 ended in entertainment and more predictions for 2022. Find out what those keywords were on the episode.

    Magician: J The Magician

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2021 35:30


    For the last INSIDER of 2021 Kpoppin sat down with 김종수/ J the Magician! He doesn't just bring you a magic show but a new level of entertainment at his shows. He's traveled the world and thanks to being multilingual he's been able to do shows around the world bringing the most magical experience. He showed us our own personal magic show so don't just listen to this clip but find our yt video as well.

    Jazz Voccalist: Kim Hyung Mi

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2021 42:53


    Kpoppin planned a mini jazz concert for the listeners to get into the Christmas mood. The jazz vocalist Kim Hyung Mi was joined by jazz guitarist Lee Jin Hee and bassist Kim Hyun Boo to give us a mini Christmas concert! A little introduction to Kim Hyung Mi is that she majored in Jazz Performance at Queens College, City University of New York and also studied at Berklee College Of Music. She doesn't hold back in the genre spectrum and has done projects in pop, gospel, jazz, and more. She shared a little about jazz as a genre, her start into the business, and her upcoming projects.

    Music Director: Choi Young Ho

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2021 36:11


    We sat down with song writer and producer, Choi Young Ho! He's worked on the song rearrangements for shows like [SuperstarK season 4], [I'm a singer], [Duet Song Festival], and more! He's been a frequent producer for ‘Immortal Song' and he even has a singing past. In 2011 he joined singer ‘Tei' to make the band ‘HANDSOME PEOPLE' as a keyboardist. He shared his life as a music director, stories about who he's worked with, and his future plans. More is just a click away!

    Travel Journalist: Shin Ik Soo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2021 36:15


    This week on INSIDER, Kpoppin sat down with travel journalist, Shin Ik Soo. He's traveled Korea and more than 20 countries around the world to release books like, , , , , and more. The interview focused on his motto of "connecting the dots" in everything he does, also shared great tips on traveling and life. Learning more is a click away!

    Musical Actor: Yoo Nak Won

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2021 39:59


    A taste of musicals for this week's INSIDER. Rising musical actress Yoo Nak Won joined INSIDER! Actress Yoo Nak Won is on the rise after recently receiving praise for her role in the musical Mary Shelley playing the younger half sister to the character Mary Shelley. It was only the second project she was able to do since her debut but the musical world has their eyes on Nakwon as she seems to be the next big star! She got her start in the ensemble of the musical “42nd Street” and if you are familiar with the show know it takes a lot of talent not only in tap dancing but in dance and singing to complete the show. She shared her experience in the musicals she has done so far and talked about her road to being an actress!

    Singer: YooSeongEun&Louie of Geeks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 46:44


    This week's INISDER isn't just one person but two amazing artists that recently tied the knot. It's Yoo Seong Eun, the runner up for “Voice Korea 2012” and hip hop duo Louie of Geeks! They first announced their engagement on the variety show “Masked King” and in July made their love official. Fans are super curious about how their life has changed since they got married and Kpoppin has those answers for you. The love was in the air the whole interview as they explained how they met, what it's like as a married couple, and even future collaborations from them as artists.

    Fashion Designer: Ko Taeyong

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 39:13


    On this episode of INSIDER Kpoppin sat down with fashion designer Ko Taeyong of ‘Beyond closet'! He was the youngest designer to enter “Seoul Fashion Week” in 2008 at the age of 27, he's had actors Lee Jong-suk, Kim Woo-bin, Sung Joon, Jang Ki-yong, Nam Joo-hyuk, Ahn Bo-hyun,Lee Sung-kyung and more walk his shows and he's had Winner's Kang Seung-yoon and Song Min-ho has his main models too. His brand has a signature look that is the “patch dog print shirt” and he plans to go overseas more next year to show his brand in more countries. If you want more from the interview click now!

    Photographer: K. Chae

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2021 37:53


    This week's INSIDER is Photographer K. Chae! He first got his start at New York Long Island University majoring in Media Art and over the past 12 years has visited 85 countries to capture their beauty. He's published 7 books, has his own youtube channel, and does exhibitions and other media promotions to share with the world what he loves. He talked about his own personal color, why he started photography, and what he thinks photography really is! Want to know more? Click this episode to find out more.

    Founder of ‘Talk To Me In Korean': Sun Hyun Woo

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2021 40:11


    On this episode of INSIDER ‘Sun Hyun Woo', the founder of ‘Talk To Me In Korean' sat down with Kpoppin to answer your questions on learning Korean faster and more efficiently. ‘Talk To Me In Korean' currently helps people learn Korean providing online and offline learning for people world wide. ‘Talk To Me In Korean' which has reached over 10 million subscriptions over 190 countries, 1.28 million subscriptions on their youtube channel, and the numbers continue. He shared quick tips on how to learn a language faster as he spreads Korean/Hangeul one book at a time!

    Writer: Kim Hyun-kyung

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2021 40:17


    The INSIDER on this episode is author KimHyunkyung! She majored in History but to become an author she moved on to study psychology. She continues to help the world broaden their knowledge in psychology with books like and her most popular helping her gain popularity amongst the fandom as well. She has her own youtube channel < Author KimHyunkyung‘s Enneagram and Personalty Story> and she walked us through what you do if you want a book to be printed, the behind the scenes of writing the book , and more. The whole interview and fun is just a click away!

    Singer: AleXa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2021 40:03


    On this INSIDER Kpoppin sat down with someone apart of the Arirang Family!! She normally comes in after Kpoppin but we had the chance to FINALLY interview her on the show!! Alexa came through. She was announced as the ambassador for the 9th Gwangju Design Biennale, so we talked about this year's concept for it and how she felt about being ambassador. She answered all the listener's questions about her recent trip to LA, work, life, and she's expressed some really exciting things to come. Click on the episode to get more.

    PLAN A CEO & Producer: Kim Sangwook

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2021 38:27


    On this week's INSIDER was Concert Producer Kim Sangwook PD who is also the CEO of the company and is the main director for concerts. DJ ISAK labeled him the "Uncle of BTS" as he's the mastermind that put BTS' debut showcase together, worked with artists like ATEEZ, DAY6, CNBLUE, 태연, 규현, and more, completing more than 400 shows! How a concert is put together from start to finish and so much more info is just a click away.

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