A ranking and review of the twenty best releases that came out towards the end of 2021!

A breakdown of the first episode of 7Fates: CHAKHO, the importance of Taemin’s recent disclosure, some thoughts on the new ATEEZ concert protocols, more big news for TYONGF, and more commentary on the latest K-pop news!

Hope recaps the best and worst parts of SMTOWN's 2022 New Year's Eve concert, compares her 2021 and 2022 reviews of the event, and shares some miscellaneous thoughts she had while watching the show! 

The end of an era for both Jay Park and Jae from DAY6, exciting updates for TYONGF, highlights from Weverse Con, recent awards show wins, and more of the latest K-pop headlines!

Today’s episode covers seventeen topics, some of which are K-pop predictions for 2022 and some of which are reminders about what TV shows, music, and other new releases there are to look forward to this year!

After a close reading of aespa's short film and music videos, Hope draws connections to other SM Entertainment artists' videos and to the stories told through SMTOWN's latest concert. Overall, this episode provides clarity on what the SMCU is all about and how different SM Entertainment artists fit into the same cinematic universe! 

This is a good episode to pause repeatedly and listen to with friends! Follow along as Hope asks what your favorite K-pop moments were this year and lists your options! From whose disbandment was the most upsetting to which magazine cover was the most iconic, this is a chance to reflect on the highs and lows of K-pop in 2021!

In this final news roundup of 2021, Hope gives an honest review of MONSTA X’s The Dreaming movie, revisits her K-pop predictions for 2021, recaps the MAMAs, and much more!

Over 150 K-pop music video recommendations, discussed by category (quirky plot, aesthetically beautiful, etc.)! Listen until the end to find out which ones made the top 50 countdown!