Oct 7

The Life of a Chat Show 'Showgirl': Why Is Taylor Swift Making the Interview Rounds for the First Time in 5-Plus Years?

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Taylor Swift's uncharacteristically robust press tour for album release week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38m 51s

Sep 30

How Bad Bunny Went From Guest Star to Main Attraction at Super Bowl Halftime Show

On Sunday night, Bad Bunny was announced as the headliner for the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, and on the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about the global superstar's status as one of the most popular musicians in the world and why he makes sense for T ... Show More

29m 19s

Sep 23

How Taylor Swift Is Bringing Eras Tour Vibes Back to Movie Theaters With 'Release Party of a Showgirl'

On the new Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are talking about Taylor Swift's unprecedented move of bringing the 89-minute project 'The Release Party of a Showgirl' -- which includes the premiere of the music video for the album's opening song, “The Fate of Ophelia,” as w ... Show More

35m 46s

Jul 2019

What BTS's "Boy With Love" ft. Halsey Can Teach Us About K-pop

How should we listen to K-pop? This music has become a global phenomenon, charting on the Billboard Hot 100, taking over social media feeds, and touring the world. In particular, the group BTS has captured the ears of millions, building an Army of fans along the way. As uninitiat ... Show More

40m 53s

Oct 2020

What is K-Pop?

What is K-Pop? Thanks for asking! On October 15th, Big Hit Entertainment debuted on the Korean stock exchange. If you’re not familiar with the company itself, you’re more likely to have heard of BTS, one of the bands they created. In barely 24 hours, the success of the IPO had ex ... Show More

4m 57s

Jun 2023

A Look at the K-Pop Industry and Its Global Fandom | Beyond the Scenes

K-Pop has had loyal Korean fanbases for decades and has made a global impact over time. The intimate relationships cultivated between K-Pop idols and their fans speak to the power of this method of entertainment. Daily Show segment producer Sabrina Lee and postdoctoral associate ... Show More

52m 48s

Jan 2023

It's Time YOU Got Into K-Pop

No more excuses, it's far to big and far too diverse to ignore. Go on, listen to this podcast and DIVE ON IN. Sections 0:00 - Introduction 3:00 - My backstory 7:13 - K-Pop basics/background 15:53 - Why is K-Pop interesting? 22:26 - K-Pop groups I like/you should check out 29:06 - ... Show More

52m 14s

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.This podca ... Show More

39m 38s

Dec 2020

Trailer

It's hard to keep up with all the new K-pop releases and even harder to get an insider look at the K-pop industry. Each Monday, join Eric Nam, a long-time veteran in the industry as both a K-pop artist and celebrity personality, as he reviews the week's best new songs and occasio ... Show More

1m 57s

Jul 2021

K-pop is everywhere but on the radio | Tell Me More

K-pop is hugely popular worldwide, and boy band BTS’s “Dynamite” was virtually inescapable in 2020. And yet, the genre is hard to find on American radio. Despite K-pop’s takeoff online in the US and all over the globe, radio DJs still find most of it too risky to play for a Top 4 ... Show More

16m 31s

Oct 2023

How to Build the Next BTS

With K-pop’s biggest boy band on hiatus, the South Korean music mogul behind the group is turning to the US to find its successor. Or something close to it. By Lucas Shaw & Sohee KimSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

23m 32s

Why BTS Became the Breakthrough K-Pop Ac...