Self-dubbed “The Avengers of K-pop,” SM Entertainment’s supergroup SuperM made their grand debut in North America last week. We discuss the team’s composition, the controversy around its formation, the history of Korean artists venturing into the American market, and the music of SuperM.
Host: Kate Halliwell
Guests: Isaac Lee, Donnie Kwak
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Our Wicked Watch Has Come to an End, Kinda. Plus ‘Marty Supreme’ Merch! | Jam Session
This week on Jam Session, Juliet and Amanda start with fresh Wicked Watch updates and their thoughts on ‘Wicked: For Good,’ plus a look at the movie’s ongoing press rollout (2:11). Next, they break down Meghan Markle’s new Harper’s Bazaar cover (28:04) and the release of Timothée ... Show More
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Nov 24
3rd Day of Bingemas: ‘Christmas Above the Clouds’ With Rob Mahoney
Merry Bingemas, one and all! On the third day of Bingemas, Jodi is joined by bestie of the pod Rob Mahoney to talk about Hallmark’s ‘Christmas Above the Clouds,’ which follows estranged exes Ella Neezer (Erin Krakow) and Jake (Tyler Hynes) when they are coincidentally sat next to ... Show More
1h 3m
Nov 21
The Olivia Nuzzi Spectacle, ‘Dancing With the Stars,’ and Jordon’s Adult Cheer Team | We’re Obsessed
Big drama on the internet this week! Jodi and Nora start out with some very We’re Obsessed updates, including the images of Bill Belichick and Jordon Hudson at her adult cheerleading competition (4:25), the perfect storm surrounding ‘Dancing With the Stars’ this week with the ret ... Show More
1h 41m
Apr 2020
The Dark Story of K-Pop
<p>Korean pop music, or K-pop, originated in South Korea but has become a powerful, global phenomenon. This multi-billion dollar industry manufacturers scores of pitch-perfect idols and groups, performers who become lead trendsetters in the world of fashion, dance, music and more ... Show More
1h 1m
Aug 2023
What NewJeans Tells Us About the Future of K-Pop
On today’s show, Candice is joined by Vivian Yoon, the writer and host of K-Pop Dreaming. They dissect the hype surrounding K-pop viral sensation NewJeans, talk about the musical influences that make them stand out, and share their own experiences growing up with K-pop.
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39m 38s
Jan 2019
BTS: Who made Korea cool?
Korean culture is increasingly playing a bigger role in our lives: We eat Korean BBQ, watch Korean dramas, and buy Korean cosmetics. But the big drive behind the Korean wave is Korean Pop, better known as K-pop. The country’s music industry is taking the world by storm, penetrati ... Show More
21m 3s
Apr 2024
The Rise of Tubi and If “Free” Is Really the Future of Entertainment
Matt is joined by Tubi CEO Anjali Sud to discuss the rapid growth of free, ad-supported content, competing with YouTube and social media, how young people want to consume content, whether Tubi can outlast the free ad-supported arms of major steamers, and whether this business is ... Show More
32m 27s