K-pop is increasingly popular across the world, with its slick production, elaborate dances and charming personalities. It has some of the most passionate (or possibly rabid) fanbases, but it’s all proverbially Greek to outsiders. From the perspective of a casual listener, we orient you to some of the fundamental elements of the genre and talk to students about why it’s obsession-worthy.

Podcast By : Jess Kung

Music:

Girls’ Generation - Gee

Produce 101 Cast - Pick Me

BTS - DNA (Live at the American Music Awards)

Podington Bear - Big Blue