The K-Pop Corner

Jade and I discuss the rookie group Close Your Eyes and their debut album Eternault. I give an update on my upcoming Onewe concert, including all the info for the "Everything" package as well as my expectations/worries. Since concert season is upon us, we have seen many fans upset with lack of or missing out on VIP which made us wonder, is it about the music or is it about the experience? Lastly we talk about Astro's concert news that will include Rocky and other K-Pop news.

Jade and I discuss Ten's second mini album Stunner and the M/V, I.M's digital single Don't Speak and accompanying visualizer video, while speaking on I.M we also discuss Wooki's new album (Wooki produces a lot of music with I.M for his solo music as well as his songs for Monsta X) basically how similar the two sound and where does one artist begin and the other end. Lastly we talk a bit about some of the BS and drama going on in the Monbebe fandom.

Jade and I delve into the new music and M/Vs from Onewe and SF9, we discuss Ten's new concept photos for his 2nd mini 'Stunner' and lastly we talk about Starship Entertainment's survival show Debut's Plan, a.k.a New Kids on the Starship as well as the 'Under Fifteen' K-Audition program that makes us both want to vomit and throw hands.

Jade and I discuss Zerobaseone's newest EP, Blue Paradise, and their title track Blue, we also talk about Astro's digital single, Twilight, that was released to celebrate their 9th anniversary. We delve into KiiiKiii's debut and pre-release song, I Do Me, and lastly we talk about SF9's and Onewe's concept photos and other items for their upcoming comebacks. Note: Onewe is starting their first North American tour in April. Tickets are still available for many venues!

Jade and I discuss IVE's official release of their EP Empathy as well as their title track Attitude, we talk about the upset caused by Starship Entertainment's timing and naming of their new girl group KiiiKiii, we touch on the issue of the Korea Music Content Association opposing a bill that would help minors' rights and lastly we discuss current events in K-Pop.

Jade and I discuss GOT7's newest album, Winter Heptagon, the M/V for Python and overall comeback. We talk about CIX newest album Thunder Fever, as well as the M/V for Thunder and moving on with four members. We delve into the very sexy and fun m/v for Minnie's song Obsession feat. Ten of Wayv and lastly we celebrate Jooheon's release from his military service!

Jade and I discuss Oneus' newest album, Dear.M, IKUK m/v and the re-recorded title tracks they included on the album. We talk about IVE's pre-release, Rebel Heart as well as touch on GOT7's first comeback since 2022 and lastly we discuss the US TikTok ban and how it relates to us personally and the K-Pop community.

Jade and I recap K-Pop in 2024. We discuss what we think was the best & worst trends, biggest let downs, favorite moments and our 2025 manifestations. Big shoutout and thank you to our listeners in 2024!

Jade and I discuss Wayv's new album Frequency, Cravity's latest single album Find the Orbit, and THE 8's (From Seventeen) 1st EP Stardust. We talk a bit about the newest development in the New Jeans vs Ador/Hybe situation and lastly we end with Wonho in the US for his Jingle Ball and fan meet up engagements. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

It's come back time! Jade and I discuss A.C.E's Pinata single album and photo concepts, Wonho's English single, What Would You Do, Wayv's pre-release song, High Five, as well as photo concepts for the album, Frequency, and then we end with some talk about the MAMA awards, seasons greetings & more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

In episode 86 we talk about A.C.E's single album comeback Pinata, releasing Nov. 20th, we also discuss Imaginary Friend from Itzy's latest comeback Gold as well as Cravity & Wayv's upcoming comebacks. We discuss Wonho's US fan meet up since I was a little confused on what that would entail & lastly we talk about the mistreatment and controversies on the reality survival show Starlight Boys and the hot topic of Hybe's internal document leak. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Episode 85 is a solo podcast by me, Kendra, while Jade is still on vacation. I talk about how/why I started the podcast, my journey 85 episodes in, how K-pop cost me a friendship & focusing on the positives during a very tumultuous and negative time in the industry. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Today's episode features a very special guest host, Shana! She joined Jade and I previously on EP 41. Shana and I talk about how K-pop brought us together, our love for Monsta X and A.C.E, our discovery of the groups, concert experiences & more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

In episode 83, Jade and I discuss SM's new trot group, MYTRO, and if this will bring a new era of music to K-Pop, we talk about Mnet's newest season of Road to Kingdom: Ace of Ace, we debate the subject of remixes and whether they add value other than charting and lastly we discuss New Jean's press conference and the overall situation. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss the new global girl group Katseye and the subsequent Netflix documentary The Debut: Dream Academy, we talk about MX news and Wonho's return from military as well as further discussing the event management issues for I.M's concerts and the recent criminal investigation against NCT's Taeil. Reminder, we truly do not know our idols. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Get ready for a lot of concert etiquette and swearing in the later part of this episode. Jade and I talk about the new music and music videos from Sanha's debut album Dusk, and SF9's 14th mini album Fantasy, we celebrate Wayv finally getting to have their own concert in Asia, and lastly, we discuss my concert experience seeing I.M's Off the Beat tour in Chicago. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I continue with Sanha's debut including some concept photos and still having beef with the schedule design, we talk about the very tantalizing teaser SF9 dropped first thing this CB, we debate whether fans "should" go to concerts taking place in other countries and lastly we express our thoughts on the Le Sserafim documentary. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

To begin, I share my first A.C.E concert experience with Jade, then we discuss Enhypen & Dreamcatcher's newest albums, Sanha's (Astro) solo debut, Wayv's Japanese debut and recent artists' concert woes. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss Rocky's newest EP Blank along with his title track Jealousy and whether We Still Love You might be for Moonbin. We celebrated Seventeen making history with their recent Glastonbury performance, we talk about two specific TikToks from former female trainees and the dark reality of K-pop and lastly, we delve into the Kiss of Life Sticky music video hot topic. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

We discuss new music from Hwiyoung's Traveling Fish Single album, Seventeen's J&W unit single album 'THIS MAN', Moon Sujin's Runnin' feat. I.M, K.Will's devastating new m/v and sequel to his Please Don't m/v, we discussed Rocky's new photo concepts & more! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss Wayv's amazing 5th mini album 'Give Me That' as well as their hideous outfits (just our opinion), we talk concept photos for Seventeen's new unit with Wonwoo and Jeonghan, an update in the Hybe/Ador conflict, trying to put our two braincells together to figure out Kcon LA & much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I go through our Monsta X 8th membership fan kit together, we talk about new music videos from IVE and Seventeen, comeback news from Wayv, Oneus' digital single, the continuing drama between Hybe/Adore and the Met Gala paparazzi/fan war. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss new music from IVE and Seventeen, I.M's tour/ticket sale frustrations, the heated Hybe/Adore feud, Monsta x's pop-up store merch & more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss Onewe's fantastic new album Planet Nine: Isotropy and the m/v for Beautiful Ashes, we talk about IVE's concept photos for their new album, Switch, dropping April 29th, and we share our thoughts on the live singing controversy as well as some other K-pop news. *Edit: My apologies! I didn't realize until now, that two members of Onewe were enlisted and have returned (Yonghoon & Kanghyun). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss new music and music videos from I.M and Lucas, we talk about the recent idol dating "scandals" aka absolute bs (in our opinion) and the influence fans have over idols' lives and careers. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I talk about Cravity's Evershine comeback, more K-pop concert BS, I.M's 3rd EP Off The Beat, Lucas' solo debut Renegade and Oneus' Fanclub English mishap. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss Ten's very exciting solo debut as well as his Nightwalker M/V, we also talk a bit about Cha Eun Woo's solo debut and his M/V Stay and lastly, concert season is upon us, so we delve into the concert ticket pricing shenanigans going on right now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss Seola's (of WJSN) solo debut with her title track and M/V Without U, I.M's recent digital single Slowly featuring Heize, and then we compare recent comebacks of two 2nd generation groups: Sistar19 & Super Junior L.S.S. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

We discuss the highly anticipated SF9 comeback, album and Bibora M/V as well as Itzy's newest title track Untouchable from their album Born to Be, we talk about CIX's single album 0 or 1 and the involvement of AI in their promotions and lastly we try to understand a new law, which aims to protect idols from forced weight loss and plastic surgery. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss Hwiyoung's digital single and M/V for HBD, we talk about the multitude of controversies happening in K-pop right now, the influence and power fandoms have and lastly we ask, what makes the K-pop industry so susceptible to public opinion and criticism? Let us know your thoughts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade & I discuss Rocky's debut album and his M/V Lucky Rocky and Babymonster's debut digital single "Batter Up". We talk about the controversy surrounding Fantagio's announcement of Cha Eun Woo's official fan club, will the company ever address the future of Astro and other K-pop current events. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

We discuss the new music from Wayv's On My Youth and Zerobaseone's (ZB1) Melting Point. We delve into Rocky's (formerly of Astro) solo debut, concept photos and fangirl over his beautiful and cohesive branding, his website and overall aesthetic. Lastly we discuss other upcoming debuts and more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss IVE's new album I'VE MINE, which also sparks the question, why does K-pop use so much English in their music, we talk about Wayv's comeback photo concepts, track videos and teasers and finish off with some K-pop news. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

In episode 63, Jade and I discuss Oneus' new album La Dolce Vita and their Baila Conmigo M/V, we talk about the latest developments with Fifty Fifty and end on a positive note with the Ground Forces Festival where we were blessed with many idols coming together to perform their various hits for the public. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss the music from Cravity's new album Sunseeker and the M/V for Ready or Not, we delve into the concept photos, highlight medley and music video teasers for Oneus and lastly we discuss BlackPink's pending contract renewals as well as Rowoon's decision to no longer be active in SF9's activities. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I kick off Ep 61 discussing the music of Vanner's debut album, Cravity's Sunseeker photos & highlight medley, Kim Sejeong's full length album Door and Top or Cliff M/V, other upcoming comebacks and lastly Jade delves into the pros and cons of the Krazy K-pop concert. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I talk about Hwiyoung's digital single Drive5, V's Love Me Again single, Vanner's concept photos & Joshua's dating rumors spawning hate and poor behavior from some fans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I start with Shownu & Hyungwon's first unit mini album The Unseen, the m/v for the title track Love Me A Little and their current promotions, we then discuss the multitude of K-pop happenings such as the investigation into unfair sales tactics using photo cards, Kihyun's enlistment news and photo book drop, Hwiyoung's solo debut, Loosemble debut tour in the US, Vanner's upcoming first mini album & more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss Dawon's new and uplifting single Shooting Star, Jungkook's Seven m/v, our favorite and surprising moments from Monsta X's fancon, we analyze Shownu x Hyungwon's concept photos for their upcoming unit album, The Unseen & lastly we talk about Jooheon's sudden military enlistment (happening July 24th). --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I wrap up I.M's comeback, discussing his physical US only albums, we delve into Jun's M/V for his digital single, Psycho, we try our very best to talk about and figure out the complex Fifty Fifty controversy and lastly with the recent news of Western artists being injured from thrown items, we want to reiterate concert etiquette. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I wrap up CIX's comeback discussing the album and the M/V for Save me, Kill me. We also discuss I.M's new EP Overdrive, the sultry six tracks he gave us and we try to unpack the visuals as well as the theme for the M/V. In usual Kpopcorner style, we finish up the episode with some general K-pop chat. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I met up together in London, Ontario. In our mini episode, we decided to do a Monsta X round up where we discuss the wrap up of Jooheon's promotions and other activities, all the upcoming concerts (Fancon, Kamp Mexico, Kraze K-pop & KCon) as well as I.M's concept photos for his upcoming album Overdrive. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss Jooheon's debut mini album Lights & Freedom M/V, news about I.M's upcoming EP Overdrive and Sony's slightly confusing pre-order process, as well as CIX's concept photos for their upcoming 6th EP album 'OK' Episode 2: I'm OK and lastly, we discuss how winning Peak Time has had a huge impact on Vanner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Ep 54 Jade and I discuss Seventeen's FML album and M/V, Oneus' Pygmalion album and M/V, as well as Jooheon's first concept photos for his solo debut mini album Lights, we talk about the Babymonster member reveal and how we feel about teenagers debuting in K-pop and lastly we wrap it up with a K-pop roundup of events happening right now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

In episode 53 - Jade discusses her experience with We Bridge Music Festival & Expo in Las Vegas, we talk about I.M's new logo and website as well as Jooheon's exciting solo debut news and lastly we discuss the passing of Moonbin as he was very important to both of us. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I talk about recent enlistment news, Ravi/Nafla military hearings and we cover IVE's new full length album "I've" as well as the m/vs for Kitsch and I Am. Stay tuned for next episode where we will go into full detail about the WeBridgeExpo in Vegas. I have activated listener support if you would like to donate to the podcast. There is a tiny sad link at the end of the episode description is you're interested. Thank you! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Ep 51, Jade and I discuss a menagerie of K-pop subjects. First is Minhyuk's charity auction, then his collaboration with street artist Doezny and Mountain Dew, and how we are being blessed with his Singles Magazine pictorial. IVE is having their first full length album release called "I've IVE" and will start with the drop of their single Kitsch, we talk about recent controversies in outfits (Cheyoung from Twice) and comeback concepts (Kingdom Dystopia comeback) and we finish with what it would mean to K-pop stans if TikTok were to be banned by the gov't. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

In episode 50, Jade and I discuss Cravity's new mini album Master: Piece, their title track Groovy and corresponding M/V. Overall, a very satisfying and fun album. Since episode 50 is a really nice milestone for the podcast, we decided to celebrate by playing some makeshift K-pop related games. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

In episode 49, Jade and I catch up on the crazy amount of activities Monsta X are participating in. They just announced a self-produced, chaotic and entertaining show that will air on Youtube, were recently announced and confirmed as headliners for Friday of the We Bridge festival in Vegas, Jooheon is gallivanting around the globe for a food show, co-hosting MCountdown, as well as participating in Bbam Bbam Social Club. Being a Monbebe is never dull. We then discuss the pros and cons of being a K-pop stan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Jade and I discuss Onewe's latest album Gravity, our opinions on songs written intentionally to be English (Gravity the title track) vs the English adaptations of Korean songs and lastly we talk about the MV for Gravity as well. Onewe is a very talented and overlooked group and this all English album was a huge accomplishment so I wanted to take some time to talk and hype them up. We also delve into the complicated dealings going on with HYBE/SM/Kakao as well as the interesting meta verse/AI developments going on in the K-pop world and then we just vent about random subjects such as the continued disrespect Loona is facing by Blockberry, the mind blowing bad behaviors STILL happening at K-pop concerts and the frustration around fan calls and the fans who repeatedly win calls numerous times in one comeback and in multiple comebacks in a row and why is it necessary to talk to your faves that much? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thekpopcornerpodcast/support

Previously we've talked about the concept photos, preview and the teasers galore, now it's time to delve into the best part! Jade and I discuss the newest music and tantalizing M/Vs released by Moonbin&Sanha (Astro sub-unit), SF9 & Monsta X. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app