In this episode of the Kpopcast, the hosts Stephanie, PD-nim, and special guest Todd Inoue (SF Chronicle Reporter & more!) discuss the latest happenings in the K-Pop world, including hit replays from Ive, Moon Soojin, and Monsta X. They also dive into a critical review of the K-Popped show featuring Psy and Megan Thee Stallion, sharing insights on its editing and content. The conversation shifts to updates from SM Entertainment, focusing on Aespa's comeback "Rich Man" and Haechan's solo debut, "CRZY". In this episode, the hosts dive into the latest album from K-Pop group CORTIS, discussing their new music video, FaSHiON, and the reception of their sound in the K-Rap scene. They explore cultural representation in K-Pop, the significance of CORTIS working with American hip hop artists like Teezo Touchdown and Juicy J, and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the album's tracks. The conversation wraps up with reflections on the future of CORTIS and their potential impact on the K-Pop landscape.

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HIT REPLAYS:

• IVE 아이브 ‘XOXZ’ MV https://youtu.be/B1ShLiq3EVc?si=1HPDnKpG13T04dId 
• 문수진 (Moon Sujin) - Chills [Official Music Video] https://youtu.be/mg8o-D3NPS0?si=A8tW_7qYd7BUJTSa 
• MONSTA X 몬스타엑스 'N the Front' MV https://youtu.be/ykFHzr0oVog?si=ASn4bQMLVTxHV3B1

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:10 Hit Replays: IVE, Moon Soojin, and Monsta X

05:11 Deeper Dive: K-Popped Show Discussion

11:33 K-Pop Industry Insights and Trends

14:26 SM Entertainment's New Releases and Concepts

21:13 Exploring the Concept Behind Aespa's Release

24:24 Haechan's Solo Debut: A New Chapter for NCT

31:08 CORTIS: Anticipation and Reactions to Their New Album

35:52 K-Rap and the Reception of CORTIS' New Sound

39:05 Cultural Roots and K-Pop's West Coast Influence

42:17 Musical Expectations and Disappointments

45:22 Vocal Performance and Group Dynamics

47:45 Feature Collaborations and Their Impact

50:50 Speculations on Group Dynamics and Future Directions

54:23 Final Thoughts and Daebak or Not?

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