Ask Me About Kpop

Ask Me About Kpop

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  • Ep. 117: Hot To Trot
    This week we're taking a side step from Kpop to learn all about Korean Trot music! Find out what makes a trot song, the history and debate over who 'owns' Ppongjjak, and a quick lesson on Pansori singing. Then, we take a quick cruise through the best in trot music from the 1950s to 1990s, and meet some of today's modern trot superstars. Finally, trot's resurgence in pop culture and the sudden explosion of trot competition shows. Grab your sparkliest jacket, it's time to get down to some legit bops!

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    1 hr 22 min
  • Mini - BIG NEWS!

    Hello lovelies! We're coming in hot and fast this Monday morning to make sure you have your tickets to join us this weekend at the first ever #KPSNPODCASTFEST on July 18th! Come see us and a ton of other Hallyu podcasts for an all day extravaganza! You don't want to miss it! And secondly, omg we have a Patreon now!!! You can sign up today and support the show, get special bonus episodes, and even have your input considered on the show! patreon.com/amakpoppod !! go now!!!


    Thanks as always for being the smartest, bestest, coolest listeners two gals could ask for!


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    18 min
  • Ep. 116: Cultural Appropriation

    Today we are tackling the often avoided topic of cultural appropriation in Kpop. Learn what it is, and how it manifests in Kpop and other pop culture. We have a discussion about hair and why it's never 'just hair. Plus, who makes these decisions and what can be done to keep them from happening, and more on how to navigate the very fine line between appropriation and appreciation. Finally, the newest mv ever in the random game, and... a body hair mystery??


    **apologies for sound issues, we are figuring out home recording and appreciate your love and patience!


    Join us at the #KPSNpodcastfest on July 18th!

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    1 hr 19 min
  • Ep. 115: Listener Mailbag - Kpop & BLM
    For the last few weeks we have been asking listeners to send in their thoughts on the current BLM protests and how Kpop is and is not responding. And today, we will hear directly from some of our Black listeners about how they are feeling these days. Plus chats from our discord around what responsibility idols and fandoms have when it comes to making change. All ending with possibly the worst screen time distribution in kpop mv history during the random game. Thank you again to all of the listeners who took time to share for this episode. Stay safe and wear a mask!!

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep. 114: Our Faves Are Problematic

    Welcome to the first episode in an unfortunate series about all the ways idols let us down with problematic words and behaviors. Today we will be focusing on specific incidents of anti-blackness that have occurred in Kpop over the past few years. We're talking about everything from colorism in groups, to using slurs and the horrible implications of blackface. We must do more to protect Black fans and listen to their hurts, and we have to do more to encourage our idols to be better. Or else it's time to pack it up. And wouldn't we all rather just see change?


    If you have thoughts about this episode, or anything surrounding Kpop and Black Lives Matter, please email or call. We want to hear from you.

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    1 hr 29 min
  • Mini - Just Wanted To Check In...

    Hi Dearies! We've missed you! Sorry we've been gone, but we've been out protesting. But not to worry, we got home microphones and the show will go on! Tune in for this lil check in and we will be back next week with a new ep! Send us your thoughts on the intersection of Black Lives Matter and Kpop and how you've been doing these days. We want to hear from you! +1 81A-MAK-POP5 for voicemails


    Take care of yourselves!!

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    20 min
  • Ep. 113: Korean For Kpop Fans (Again!)

    We're back in the teaching game with another episode chock full of tips for learning Korean! First, updates on the resources Shannon talked about in the first episode (ep. 24). Then, we answer some questions from listeners who are learning, and go over some common phrases you might hear in your fave Kpop songs! Happy studying! 할 수 있다!


    Join our discord! https://discord.gg/q39Z9v

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    1 hr 24 min
  • Ep. 112: Kpop Parlor Games - Utter Kpop Nonsense
    After a bit of catch up recent events, we attempt to turn an acting style party game into a kpop game. Does it work? That's up to you to decide. Is this episode 85% scream laughing? You bet it is.

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Ep. 111: The Reign of Rain - Part 2: It's Still Raining
    It's time for Part TWO of our deep dive into the career of Rain(비)! Learn about how Rain created his own company (more than once), butted against the censors and kicked ass in the movies. Even more iconic dance moves, business deals, signature lewks, and of course gushy romance await you! Thank you Rain for all you have done to inspire our idols and make us swoon for the last 18 years <3 (Also Rain, if you're reading this, do Hip Song on TikTok it will be perfect we promise)

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    1 hr 6 min
  • Ep. 110: The Reign of Rain - Part 1: When It Rains It Pours
    "Let's talk about Rain if it's the last thing we do" - Today's episode is the first of a TWO PART deep dive into the career of Rain!!! Learn all about Jung Ji Hoon and his shaky starts in a boy band, audition failures, and finally his debut as a solo artist. Get a rundown of all the most important 'Rainisms' and the best tracks from the first half of his career! Come back next week for even more skin, more body rolls, and MORE RAIN!!

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    1 hr 16 min

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Have you ever been curious about Kpop, but don’t know where to start? Or are you a huge Kpop fan with no one else to geek out with about it? Lucky for you, best friends Shannon & Angélica love…

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