What in the Kpop?!?!

In this episode we're diving headfirst into the rising rookie group 8TURN! We're breaking down who's who, sharing our first impressions, and of course, revealing our current biases (you might be surprised!). Whether you're a new TURNING or already ride-or-die, you won't want to miss this fun and chaotic intro to the group making big moves in the K-pop scene.PLUS! We're doing a ticket giveaway on Instagram to celebrate 8TURN's tour!Link to our giveaway for the Houston stop!⁠Here's how to enter (open April 7th–15th):Like the giveaway postFollow us, @MyMusicTaste, and @8TURN_MTag a friend you'd bring to the show!Winners will be announced shortly after the 15th—good luck TURNINGs! Debut  MV 'TIC TAC'Most recent release 'LEGGO'specific videos mentioned in today's episodeDebut showcase on M2Road To Kingdom: Ace of Ace 'TIC TAC'Beatbox Stage*Disclaimer* This is NOT a paid or sponsored episode!! We just had a great time learning and discovering 8TURN. These are 100% our own opinions and we are not a representative of MyMusicTase or MNH Entertainment.

Get ready for a deep dive into the world of K-pop as we explore the rising group Young Posse and the unique artistry of Zior Park! In this episode we're breaking down their music, style, and what makes them stand out. Plus, we've got something special for you—a giveaway for each artist's upcoming show! When you use our discount code you'll be entered for a drawing to win free merch!! Good Luck! link: To enter Zior Park's ticket giveawaylink: To enter Young Posse's ticket giveawayLink: SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE FOR THE SHOW

We're kicking off 2025 with something SUPER exciting—our very first WITK Awards episode!  Join your hosts as we dive into what made the 2024 favs list YOU, our amazing listeners, voted for. From Boy Group of the Year to Best Girl Group Album and more, we're unpacking your picks and talking about all things K-pop. We brought the nominees, but it's your voices that made this episode so special! Tune in for the first episode of the year and let's celebrate together! 

On today's episode of WITK?!?!, our hosts Leyah, Mea, and Yvette have BUSY! Join them as they recount their wonderful experience volunteering and hosting What in the Trivia?!?! at KFEST in Houston! As well as Yvette and Leyah's debut as EMCEES at Kcity's K-pop Fall Fest! Listen and reminisce along side them as they recount the festivals, from hosting k-pop trivia to managing a stage for the first time, to being enraptured by the KFEST2024 headliner NCHIVE's electrifying performance! The WITK?!?! Hosts would like to give a warm THANK YOU to everyone who participated/chatted with them during both events! The Korean-American Society of Houston (KASH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Korean culture and encouraging deeper interactions between the Korean-American Community and the greater Houston public. Be sure to follow @kashouston on IG for more information! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

On today's episode of WITK?!?!, your hosts have the most exciting news! Join Mea, Yvette, and Leyah, will be hosting a live K-Pop Trivia game on both Saturday, Oct 12th and Sunday, Oct 13th for Houston's Korean Festival, or better known as KFEST!! The hosts take some time to chat about the upcoming event, sharing their excitement and nerves, and also cover what k-pop hits are currently on repeat! Thanks to every listener for your support, and if you come to the festival, Test your K-pop Trivia mettle, just say hi! We promise, we're nice!! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @whatinthekpop_podcast and @kfesthtx for more information about the event! We hope to see you there! https://www.instagram.com/whatinthekpop_podcast/⁠ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

What's popping Kpop Squad?!?! Today we recount our awesome experience at our first A.C.E concert!! It's been a longtime since all 3 of us have been able to go together and it was so much fun! Get ready to laugh as highlight our favorite moments with A.C.E! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

What's up K-Pop Squad?!?! Welcome back to another episode of WITK?!?! where our hosts, Yvette (Bad B*tch Lead), Leyah (That B*tch), and Mea (Certified Bad B*tch), discuss some of the recent comebacks they have on repeat atm. Listen as they gush over Teayeon and Key, are confounded by Jay Park, and are swayed by (G)-IDLE! And yes! NCT is mentioned this episode too! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

What's up K-Popo Squad?!?! Today Yvette and her special guest Amy are here with another Concert Storytime for Lucy's 'written by FLOWER' Tour! Listen as Yvette and Amy recount their experience from Soundcheck to the VIP benefits! Be transported with our hosts as they explore how Lucy's music continuously transports them to new worlds! Thanks to Amy for featuring on the show! Be sure to follow her on IG:@samesoupdifferentspoon https://www.instagram.com/samesoupdifferentspoon?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

Hello K-Pop Squad! On today's special episode of WITK?!?! Our hosts interview a special guest, Coral Barnes! She is an experienced podcaster based in Colorado, and the writer of over 300+ entries on her blog, KpopIsForEveryone. This is a continuation of our series where we highlight the K-Pop community and this episode in particular is the first where we chat with someone outside of HTX! Listen alongside our hosts, Leyah, Mea, and Yvette, as Coral exercises her extensive knowledge of K-Pop, and highlights several nugu groups that we think might become your new faves! Be sure to check out Coral's blog and follow her on IG. Don't forget to live your best K-Pop Lives!! https://www.instagram.com/bgirlcoralreef/ https://kpopisforeveryone.wordpress.com/2020/10/17/welcome/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

Hi K-pop Squad! Today's episode is a slight departure from our usual content! Listen as our hosts, Leyah, Mea, and Yvette reflect on their journey as a podcasting trio, and the fun experiences they've had up till now; such as the many guest appearances, as well as their first time at a live event! We at WITK?!?! are so grateful to you listeners, local and internationally! Thanks so much for being there for us! Whether it's day or night remember to Live your Best K-pop Lives!!! bye

On today's episode of WITK?!?! we are joined by a very special guest, Jovi Champ! Listen as Mea, Leyah, Yvette, and Jovi discuss their favorite K-Pop groups, concerts, BL and K-dramas! This is a continuation of the K-pop Kommunity series, where WITK?!?! explore and get to know the names within the K-Pop scene in Houston and abroad! Jovi Champ is a popular BL content creator on TikTok and Instagram, he's also had experiences hosting and MC'ing festivals, including Houston's own KFest 2023, as well as the upcoming Sabaideefest in CA! Be sure to check out him out on social media and give him a follow! https://www.instagram.com/itsjovichamp/ https://www.tiktok.com/@itsjovichamp --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

- --- -- --- .-. .-. ---.-- CALLING ALL MOAS!! On today's episode of WITK?!?! hosts, Leyah, Mea, and Yvette are interviewing two special guests, K and Ana from HTXT Events of Houston! This is a continuation of highlighting the K-Pop community in our home city and introducing y'all to the people who help create amazing K-Pop events in HTX! Listen as your hosts get to know K and Ana and how they and their team at HTXT Events got their start with hosting Tomorrow by Together themed cup sleeve events in the Houston area! If you're a fan of TXT be sure to tune in and also check out one of their awesome events! And follow them and their brand Kiui Studios on Instagram for cute K-Pop merch! Oh, and don't mind the rooster, he's a big K-Pop fan too! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

!!CONTENT WARNING!! --BRIEF MENTIONS: Self Harm/Burning Sun Scandal On today's episode of What in the K-Pop?!?! Mea, Yvette, and Leyah continue their conversation from February Faves covering the surrounding controversy of K-pop Idol Hyuna. Join our hosts as they explore and explain what's been going on, and look to the future of Hyuna's career. Thanks for listening! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

On today's special episode of WITK?!?!, Our hosts interview a special guest, Vic from K-City Events in Houston!! This will be the first of many episodes highlighting the K-Pop community in our home city and introducing y'all to the people who help facilitate the amazing K-pop events in HTX! On this episode, they'll be discussing K-City Events upcoming KPOP Spring Fest on April 7th, of which our very own Mea will be one of the MCs!! This is her first MC gig so please say hi! Tune in to learn more about the event and the person running the show, Vic! Also be sure to check out K-City Events and What in the K-Pop?!?! on Instagram for more information about the upcoming KPOP Spring Fest! Event Details: KPOP Fest-April 7th, 2024--12pm-6pm Location: Karbach Brewing 2023 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

The Hosts at What In the K-Pop?!?! would like to extend their gratitude by honoring some notable women in K-Pop and Korean history to celebrate Women's History Month! Be inspired as Yvette, Mea, and Leyah, celebrate and discuss women's history and the history of women' s impact in our favorite genre, K-pop. Thank you women, from all walks of life, and especially to those who paved the way, redefining what it means to be a woman today. Feels good to be a WOMAN! Let us know: are there any women in your life or community you would like to highlight? Please, share their story this month and tag us on Instagram! Happy Women's History Month and Happy International Women's Day! notes: https://sites.bu.edu/koreandiaspora/individuals/boston-in-1950s/sook-ja-hong-pursuing-womens-rights-in-south-korea/  2024 WHM Theme - National Women's History Alliance (nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

What in the Astrology?!?! On today's episode, Mea, Leyah, and Yvette explore their favorite K-pop idols born under the twin fish sign, also known as Pisces! Join them as they spiritually explore the sign and all its hallmarks! Are they Dreamers? Fairies? Ethereal? We say, All of the Above! We at WITK would also love to extend a Happy Birthday to all those celebrating during Pisces Season. :] Tell us, are you a Pisces sun, moon or rising? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

This week on What in the K-Pop?!?!, the girls discuss a bit of what they've been listening to this past month! From BIBI's Bam Yang Gang, to Le Sserafim's Easy, check in as Yvette, Mea, and Leyah talk their February Faves! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

On Today's episode of What In the K-Pop?!?! the girls start a new series called the Deep Dive, where they explore the origins of some of the biggest names in K-pop. For this episode, they'll be delving into the popular 4th gen boy group, Stray Kids! Listen as Yvette, Mea, and Leyah explore Stray Kids history, gush about the members and give you a brief of why you should start stanning them, if you aren't already! Stray Kids all around the world, you make Stray Kids STAY!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

On today's episode of What in the K-Pop?!?! Our hosts, Yvette, Mea, and Leyah discuss some of their favorites in K-Pop from the previous year, as well as some of their 'not so faves'?!?! Laugh as the girls talk their fave concepts to songs that best culminated 2023, and even some tunes that shouldn't leave it!! This is WITK's K-Pop Awards Show!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

Happy New Year! On today's episode of What in the K-pop?!?! Our hosts Mea, Yvette, and Leyah have returned from their hiatus to ring in 2024! Listen in as they debrief and K-atch up, going over some of their fave k-pop moments from 2023! We are very glad to be back!!-M,Y,L --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

While the Onni is away, the Maknaes will play!! On today's episode of WITK, Mea and Leyah gush about NCT 127's newest comeback Fact Check! Check the facts with them as they praise the album and try to convince YOU to finally become an NCTzen! (You know you want to!) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

What's up K-Pop Squad?!?! Today, we are bringing the School Of K-Pop back as the beginning of a mini-series. Where we talk about a number of different topics from "What K-Pop means to us" to " What groups we reccomend as the starter pack as a New K-Pop Stan! If you have a Significant Other, Best Friend, New Friend, or Sibling that is curious about the World Of K-Pop. Listen Now! #witk #kpoppodcast #kpop #kpopstan #stanculture --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

We get excited as we talk about Houston's Kfest! We talk about the headliner June, games, and activities at the festival! hopefully we'll see you there. When: October 7th, 2023 Where: Discovery Green in Houston, TX Time: 10am-9pm Headliner: June --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

On today's episode of What in the K-pop, the girls are keeping kool, with a chill discussion on K-pop today. Join us as we discuss our most slept on songs, silly light stick designs, future concerts and more!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

What's up K-pop Squad?!?! Today We are Discussing Our Favorite MVs! MVs that We find to be Beautiful Works of Art, Unique and Eclectic Sceneries, Happiness in a Bottle, Dream-Like Concepts and, the Sensual Steamy Concepts alike. Wanna Know what MVs make our Hearts Sing? Listen Now! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

What's popping K-Pop Squad?!?! Today we are discussing some our Favorite Comebacks in the last couple of months. Did y'all get destroyed by Ateez's "Bouncy"

On today's episode of What in the K-Pop?!?!, Leyah, Mea, and Yvette share their favorite summer hits with you! Grab an ice cream and join them as they talk about summer and all the fun songs they'll be listening to at the next backyard bbq! Check the links for our playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. Don't have Premium? Look at the full song list on insta, @Whatinthekpop_podcast! https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TYbXX3uWG4gB3Pf8QO5kh?si=849dabefd41041ad https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/witk-quintessential-summer-playlist/pl.u-11zBJomsjZEjpM --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

Y'all buckle up because these two shows got us messed up!!! We swear we tried to stay loyal to our biases but when Choi Soobin and Zong Chenle are right there what's a kpop stan to do?!?! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

Listen to Gemini for clear skin. In today's Episode Leyah & Mea talk about their experience seeing Gemini! The good, the bad and, the smelly. If you want to keep up with us follow us on instagram @whatinthekpop_podcast & be sure to let us know what you'd like to see/hear from us! We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the next one! Byyeeeee! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

On today's episode of "What in the K-Pop?!?!" Leyah puts her fellow hosts Mea and Yvette in the k-pop trivia hotseat!! How deep does their k-pop knowledge and competitive spirits go? Who Will be the victor? Listen to find out! It's K-pop Trivia Night!!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

Join us as we talk freezing, long drives and getting a shout out from our favs?! The ending of 2022 & first 3 months of 2023 have had some great shows we want to talk about! We can't wait to share more with y'all! oh and yes, we barely survived each show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

Join us for a blast from the past as we talk about our concert experiences with Oneus, Eric Nam and Epik High from 2022! From enjoying a popsicle mid concert to cheering on our faves like the rent is due. Are you curious about if the money is worth the experience? Listen Now! #kpoppodcast #kpopstan #kpop #kpophouston #kpoplife #podcastersofinstagram #blackkpopfan #blackkpop #blackkpopstan --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

What's up K-pop S.Q.U.A.D.? This episode, your WITK hosts use kpop songs we think best represent each other and our friendship, which is Super, Quirky, Unique, Awesome, and Divine!

In honor of black history month we have a special episode for our Kpop Squad!

LOVEY LOVEY LOVEY DOVEY DOVEY DOVEY! Love is in the air as we share the songs that give us the feels. Who are you asking to be your Valentine? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whatinthekpop/support

Hey what's up Kpop Squad?!?! Welcome to the first episode of the year!

⚠️EPISODE VOLUME WARNING ⚠️ Hey What's up Kpop Squad?!?!  Time to dust off the cobwebs

What's up Kpop Squad?!?! As we approach our 3rd year with Whatinthekpop?!?! Podcast, we've decided to take a hiatus in order to bring some NEW and FUN surprises to you soon

Happy Lunar New Year Kpop Squad!!! Welcome back to January Comebacks! If I'm being honest, I didn't thing I would have enough material to even do a Comebacks but I made it work for y'all

Tour bus conspiracies??

**Correction: So I obviously said "this is November Comebacks" in the intro, and its obviously December, the poster say December yadda yadda yeah.. I'm just being dumb. Alexa... play "Dumb Dumb" by Somi

**VOLUME WARNING ⚠️ ** Happy Holidays Kpop Squad!! For Today's Episode we will be discussing 5 groups that we would invite to our own family backyard cookouts. Will they be the life of the party?? Or will they have to be given the down low and coached for each family member?? From our family to yours, We hope you all have a Happy Holiday and a Wonderful New Year

Hey what's Kpop Squad!! Welcome to another Monthly Comebacks. Here I was thinking that comebacks would be few and in between. Boy was I wrong!! There so much to listen to, I had to throw some comebacks to December! Also... let's talk about BTS's new Instagrams! They got me feeling some type of way... Intro & Outro Theme Song: CookieColaa by Heston Mimms imuno.sourceaudio.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/support

Hey what's up y'all?!?! Today's Episode is about Embracing the many minor fails that we encounter when trying to achieve our goals, and how to not let those pitfalls stop us from getting where we want to be.  Wanna give your opinion or say hello to us? Text or leave a voicemail @ (409)-234-3285  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/support

Hey what's popping y'all? Welcome back to October Comebacks. There were so many FIRE Comebacks in October as expected with AMA, MAMA, and more award shows around the corner, and I can't wait to see which artists come out on top As always our favorite female powerhouses took over this month. Can you guess who I was most impressed with? Intro&Outro: Cookiecola by Heston Mimms --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/support

What's up K-Pop Squad? Welcome back to another episode of Monthly Comebacks September Edition. It is officially Fall and I am automatically in a good mood for the next 4 months, don't ask me why lol. I don't know it must be something in the air. Anyway with good moods come good music and this month's comebacks were no exception! Whether I'm in the mood for a tropical song like StayC's "Slow Down" to create my own getaway or I am just chilling listening to rain while Young K's "Microphone" is playing in the background. This Month's Comebacks definitely covers many different genres, so there's a little something for everyone. Plus I got a little story time for y'all lol     Intro & Outro Theme Song: CookieColaa by Heston Mimms imuno.sourceaudio.com  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/support

When it comes to your Top K-Pop Biases, do they have any similar physical attributes or personality traits? Maybe you have a thing for a strong jawline that could cut a cake? Or maybe there's a unique talent that your biases have in common. Come kik kik with us as we give y'all the reasons why and what we like about our line up of biases. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/support

Hey what's up y'all?!?! Sorry for the delay on the Mindset Series. Life is unpredictable, but I am back and ready to go! Today's Episode is about opening yourself up to people more often, learning how to be vulnerable even when it's hard, and sharing knowledge between each other in order to grow.  This topic is definitely a difficult skill for me to learn, but I'm willing to improve this skill little by little.   Wanna give your opinion or say hello to us? Text or leave a voicemail @ (409)-234-3285  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/support

We like to think that everyone of us have an idol that we see their power but don't acknowledge it. Simply because that would give them too much power...and power is a dangerous thing... So join us as we talk about the AUDACITY of our bias wreckers and the things they do that make us CRAZY! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/message

⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ Disclaimer ⚠️ ⚠️ ⚠️ For entertainment purposes only. As far as I know all of the accusations are alleged and or false. I will not be following up on this situation. I wish Lucas nothing but the best. Well... As much as this disappoints me it is what is it. Join me on my rant about WAYV'S Lucas and SM's response to the dating allegations. Alot can happen in 3 days. I wondered what will be next for Lucas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/message

Hey, y'all! Welcome back to our Monthly Comebacks: July Edition. Come join in on our conversation on EXO's D.O.'s first solo album "Empathy", WOODZ's first OST "Sun or Suck", and The Boyz's new single "Drink It". Let's get it, Let's go. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/whatinthekpop/message