SOCS is a weekly K-pop podcast hosted by three African-American film graduates with a passion for all things media. We utilize K-pop as a lens to discuss various issues from globalization to social media to celebrity culture with a comedic but analytical tone. We talk about news, fandoms, and everything involving the industry.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss Billlie and other girl groups that debuted in 2021
In this special episode of SOCS, we are in the same room for the same time in 2 years and we take a look back at our favorite K-pop choreos, music videos, albums, b-sides, and comebacks of 2021.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss Twice, Ateez, and NCT 127's upcoming world tours and BTS's upcoming Permission to Dance concert in Los Angeles. We also talk how happy we are for EXO's Chen baby news and discuss fan reactionsto the news to idols dating in general.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss the SM Town Wonderland Halloween party and our favorite Kpop costumes of 2021
We discuss whats next for some of our favorite groups including NCT, Blackpink, BTS, Ateez, The Boyz, and more.
The SOCS gang puts BTS, Red Velvet, SHINee, Ateez, TXT, The Boyz, Twice, and Blackpink through Squid Game and decide which members would survive each round
On this episode of SOCS, we discuss BTS being mobbed at JFK Airport in New York and fandoms arguing on Twitter about mistreatment.
The SOCS gang discusses fansigns and fancalls. How idols feel about them, what people should say, and what we would say if we won a fan call with our favorite idols.
Skylar, Olivia, and Syd discuss their pulls from their recent album purchases, whether they would buy physical albums from Western artists if they were made like kpop albums, BTS's canceled tour, and more.
SOCS members Skylar and Olivia have a free-for-all discussion about acts we think would do well in the west, music labels, music critics, Queendom reviews, and more.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss our favorite English and Japanese original releases and versions of Kpop songs.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss K-pop's presence at the Olympics and the rumors surrounding Hybe's purchase of v-live.
We discuss what we think are the best K-pop group debut songs of all time.
We discuss the announcement that Aespa will be SM's third group to sign with CAA for representation in the United States.
On this episode of SOCS, we discuss SM's announcement that it will be suing saesangs and our favorite K-pop and K-RNB soloists.
On this episode of SOCS, we discuss how the K-pop industry has revitalized the physical album, the industry's unique approach to merchandise, and our own K-pop collections.
On this episode of SOCS, we discuss HYBE's announcement that Bang PD will be stepping down as CEO and African-American producers making music in the K-pop industry.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss our favorite musical collaborations with K-pop groups and our favorite song covers by K-pop groups.
On this episode of SOCS we review the recent BTS SOWOOZOO concert and BamBam's solo debut album Ribbon as well as discuss our favorite Kpop variety shows.
On this episode of SOCS, we discuss our favorite K-pop comebacks, music videos, and more from the first half of 2021.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss the Kingdom Finale and our overall thoughts on the show as a whole, we also take turns building our own K-pop supergroups with some of our favorite idols.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss American celebrities' like Ryan Reynolds and Emma Stone's recent interactions with K-pop stars, Army reactions to the May Rolling Stone issue and the BTS Meal, and Kingdom Episode 9.
On this episode of SOCS, we discuss Black Swan's auditions for a new member, Joy's remake album, BTS on the Friends Reunion, BTS on the cover of Rolling Stone, and Kingdom Episode 7.
On this episode of SOCS, we discuss Shinee's 13th-anniversary broadcasts, Taemin's new EP, BTS achieving their 28th no. 1 on the Billboard World Digital Chart, the IOI reunion, Itzy's confession that they almost left JYP, SM and YG being downgraded from Blue Chip businesses, Wendy and Cha Eunwoo being falsely accused of selling skin whitening products, and NCT Hollywood.
On this episode of SOCS, we discuss I-ZONE disbanding, Apink's contract renewal, Mark Tuan signing with CAA, Kpop groups nominated at the Billboard Awards, Spotify choosing Wendy to represent their Equal program, the HYBE museum, and Kingdom Episode 5.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss Taemin's enlistment, IOI's upcoming reunion, BTS's partnership with Louis Vuitton, Rosé's partnership with Tiffany & Co., the BTS McDonald's meal, an auction for Jimin's used clothes, upcoming boy group Omega-X, Brave Girls working as backup dancers, and Kingdom Episode 4.
On this episode of SOCS, we talk about Banbang Con, a possible 2NE1 reunion, Itzy receiving backlash for their unreleased song Mafia in the Morning, Wendy receiving only a week of promotions, Shinee solo albums, and Kingdom episode 3.
Apologies in advance for sound issues! On this episode of SOCS, we discuss Big Hit's purchase of Scooter Braun's company Ithaca Holdings, the KMCA's objection to the new military service law, EXO's comeback, and the performances from Episode 2 of Kingdom.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss Big Hits new partnerships with Universal Music and Warner Bros., the controversy surrounding Jisoo's drama Snowdrop, Day 6 Jae's retirement from streaming, Brave Girls, and the first episode of Mnet's Kingdom.
TW: December 18 On this episode of SOCS we discuss Baekhyun's enlistment announcement, idols leaving brand deals over the Xinjiang cotton controversy, and the Void and Keemstar Kpop stan diss track.
On this episode of SOCS we discuss Stray Kids's Seungmin calling out Sasaengs and BTS's appearance at the Grammys.
On this episode of SOCS, we discuss Spotify and Kakao M's agreement, Big Hit Labels renaming to HYBE, Wendy's Solo announcement, Wonho's domination of global charts, Astro's comeback announcement, and BTS's upcoming performance at the Grammy's.
We discuss Kakao M and Spotify's dispute, Yeri's room being canceled, and the positive aspects of stan culture. We speculated what happened if Kpop stans had a Jersey Shore inspired reality show.
On this episode of SOCS, we talk about Matthias Matuschik from Bayern 3's racist comments about BTS, the flurry of recent idol bullying scandals, dispatch's reveal of Jennie and G-Dragon's relationship, and threats made by T-ara's stalkers.
Antis, Akgaes, and Fanwars - We discuss the more toxic aspects of K-pop stan culture on Twitter
We talk GOT 7's contract and the Weverse/V-live merger and react to Rosé's solo trailer, Blackpink on the James Cordon show, and Seulgi's various appearance's this week!
We discuss Stray Kids and Gfriend's racism scandals, SM's tax evasion, and react to Jackson Wang's Alone and Aespa's Forever.
We discuss how fans can best advocate for their favorite groups and whether or not sending trucks are a bad idea. We also discuss GOT 7's recent solo activities.
We discuss GOT 7 leaving JYP, end of the year concerts, and more!
We talk the Seoul Music Awards nominations, GOT 7 mistreatment, the Burning Sun scandal, Twice's Cry For Me and more!
We talk about our music videos, songs, choreos, and stages of the year!
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