Hallyujuku

On this episode, we take a look at BigHit’s acquisition of Source Music, how YG’s issues are affecting their upcoming boy group TREASURE 13’s debut, Daesung coming under fire for illegal activity at one of his buildings, and police investigations of the controversial results of Produce X101. All that, plus new tunes, including NCT Dream, Taemin, and more!

What’s New?
Lil Nas X - Old Town Road (Seoul Town Road Remix) feat. RM of BTS
Kaz
[MV] DAVII(다비) _ Nothing without you(사랑했었다고)
NCT DREAM 엔시티 드림 'BOOM' MV
Petey
TWICE「Breakthrough」Music Video
TAEMIN 'Famous' Official MV
천미지 Cheon Miji - I Want to Be Your Mother Offical M/V

Headlines

Big Hit acquires Source Music

Big Hit Reportedly Merging With Source Music + In Talks To Acquire A 3rd Idol Agency

Big Hit Confirmed To Have Acquired Source Music; Bang Shi Hyuk Expresses His Excitement

YGE reportedly delays TREASURE 13’s debut after YG’s exit

Daesung’s Building had bad things happening.

Building owned by Big Bang’s Daesung reportedly contains illegal adult entertainment businesses, rep says Daesung didn’t know

Lawyer says Daesung knew illegal business was operating out of building before he bought it, tenant contract stipulation revealed

Police investigate idol survival show (‘PDX101’) results, because it’s not like there’s anything more pressing going on

On this episode, we discuss the various mixed feelings about BTS performing in Saudi Arabia, Lai Kuan Lin seeking free agency from Cube Entertainment, and RBW endeavoring to provide a showcase for musicians with disabilities. All that, new tunes, including NCT 127, EXO-SC, Heize, and more!

What’s New?
Kaz
[MV] 1TEAM _ ROLLING ROLLING(롤링롤링)
NCT 127 엔시티 127 'Highway to Heaven (English Ver.)' MV
EXO-SC 세훈&찬열 'What a life' MV
Petey
NATURE (네이처) - 내가 좀 예뻐 (I'm So Pretty) MV
HYO 'Badster' MV
HYO 'Badster (English Ver.)' MV
헤이즈 (Heize) - We don't talk together (Feat. 기리보이 (Giriboy)) (Prod. SUGA) MV
Headlines

K-pop’s (BTS/Super Junior/Stray Kids) inroads in Saudi Arabia leads to understandably mixed reactions

Lai Kuan Lin seeks free agency.

Lai Kuan Lin (WANNA ONE) requests contract termination from Cube Entertainment

Lai Kuanlin’s Lawyer Explains In Detail How Cube Entertainment Violated His Exclusive Contract

Kang Daniel’s Solo Debut Album Surpasses 450,000 Preorders In A Week

RBW Announces Audition For Debut Of Disabled Musicians

On this episode, we discuss BTS’ impressive physical sales in the US, Big Hit bolstering their design team for a possible girl group, IOI’s impending reunion, and idols opening up about their mental health. All that, plus new tunes, including WayV, Red Velvet, GFriend, (G)I-DLE, and BABYMETAL. Check it out!

What’s New?
Kaz
WayV 威神V '无翼而飞 (Take Off)' MV
Red Velvet 레드벨벳 '짐살라빔 (Zimzalabim)' MV
[MV] GFRIEND(여자친구) _ Fever(열대야)
Petey
[MV] (G)I-DLE((여자)아이들) _ Uh-Oh
SULLI 설리 '고블린 (Goblin)' MV
BABYMETAL - PA PA YA!! (feat. F.HERO) (OFFICIAL)
BABYMETAL joined by Sayashi Riho (ex-Morning Musume) at Glastonbury Festival, new album coming

Headlines

BTS’s “Map Of The Soul: Persona” Takes No. 1 On Mid-2019 List Of Top Physical Albums Sales In United States

Min Hee Jin (ex-SME) joins Big Hit as CBO, will lead debut of a new girl group

I.O.I Confirmed To Return With 9 Members In October

Idols Open Up About Mental Health

Amaki Sally opens up about social anxiety disorder after suspending some activities

Taeyeon opens up about recent struggles with depression during Q&A

On this episode, we discuss the latest scandal hitting YG Entertainment while speculating on its fallout, we ponder on the latest progress in K-Pop’s global conquest with Epic Records’ signing of Monsta X, and what it takes to get noticed in the crowded J-Pop idol field. All that, new tunes, including Teen Top, Jay Park, CLC, and more! Smash that play button, fool!

What’s New?
Kaz
[MV] TEEN TOP(틴탑) _ Run Away
Jay Park, Hit-Boy - K-TOWN
MV] URBAN ZAKAPA(어반자카파) _ Seoul Night(서울 밤) (feat. Beenzino(빈지노)) Special Live Video
Petey
SAAY - ZGZG
CLC(씨엘씨) - 'ME(美)' Official Music Video
The volunteers - Radio

Headlines

BI Couldn’t Stay Off The Weed

[Update] BI says he will leave iKON following report on his attempt to buy marijuana & LSD

Police release statement addressing those questioning their handling of the drug case involving B.I

YG reportedly influenced testimony in drug case involving BI, YGE denies

iKON’s B.I To Be Edited Out Of “Law Of The Jungle” And Other Variety Shows

[Update] YG announces he will step down from all positions at YG Entertainment, brother steps down as YGE CEO

K-Pop Boy Band Monsta X Joins Epic Records

Goat added as official member to Japanese idol group

On this episode, we discuss TS Entertainment reaching new levels of pettiness in their legal battle against former Secret member Hyosung, Yoo Byung Jae jumping the YG ship and taking his long-time manager with him, and AKS exhibiting their own pettiness pertaining Mahohon’s graduation concert. All that, new tunes, and more!

What’s New?
Kaz
WINNER - 'MILLIONS' M/V
NCT 127 엔시티 127 'Superhuman' MV
[MV] WH3N(웬) _ Call(전화)
Petey
[MV] So!YoON!(황소윤) _ zZ'City
KATIE - Thinkin Bout You (Official Video)
LIM KIM - SAL- KI (Offical Audio)

Headlines

Hyosung sued by TSE for 1 billion won over contract termination lawsuit she won

Yoo Byung Jae ditches YG Entertainment, takes his manager with him

Pledis announce official disbandment of PRISTIN, who didn’t have much of a chance

Mahohon’s Graduation Doesn’t Go By Without Drama

AKS not allowing members to attend Yamaguchi Maho’s graduation concert

Kato Minami (NGT48 captain) complains about seeing Yamaguchi Maho on TV, gets demoted & banned from social media

Hey! Say! JUMP Cancels Arena Tour Due To Fans' Bad Behavior

We’re back again with another fantastic edition of Hallyujuku. On this episode, we reassure ourselves that things will be okay following news of EXID’s Hani and Jeonghwa’s departures from Banana Culture, make note of the next shoe dropping in the Maho Yamaguchi saga with her impending graduation, and give some tempered observations on some possibly over-the-line behaviour from Houston NCT 127 “sasaengs” and the ensuing backlash. All that, new tunes, including Beenzino’s return, Jay Park, Park Bom, BABYMETAL, and more!

What’s New?
Kaz
[MV] HENRY(헨리) _ Untitled Love Song(제목 없는 Love Song)
빈지노 (Beenzino) - OKGO (Feat. E SENS) MV
박재범 Jay Park - Dank (Official MV)
Petey
[MV] So!YoON!(황소윤) _ HOLIDAY
[M/V] 박봄(PARK BOM) - 4시44분 (feat. 휘인 of 마마무(Wheein of MAMAMOO))
“Elevator Girl (Single)” by BABYMETAL
Spotify - Apple Music - YouTube Music - Google Music

Headlines

EXID are not breaking up. Nope. Never. Not at all. *gulp*

EXID’s Hani And Jeonghwa To Part Ways With Agency, Banana Culture Gives Statement On Future Of Group

EXID Reassures Fans That Their Bond Is Still As Strong As Ever Following News Of Hani And Jeonghwa Leaving Agency

EXID To Continue Japanese Promotions With 5 Members For Another Year

Maho Yamaguchi Is Graduating (Officially now, not just presumptively.)

Maho Yamaguchi To Graduate From NGT48

Yamaguchi Maho announces graduation from NGT48, gives emotional speech

AKS files suit against men who assaulted NGT48’s Yamaguchi Maho, which they should’ve done months ago

NCT 127 sasaengs invaded their privacy at Houston stop, got on to their tour bus & more

Court accepts Kang Daniel’s request to suspend contract with LM Entertainment

On this episode, we discuss the unfortunate plight of being a Black Korean dealing with South Korean makeup artists, take a peek at some of the details of the upcoming “Produce 101 Japan”, and speculate on NGT48 hitting the reset button following recent controversies. All that, new tunes, including the highly anticipated BTS comeback, Steve Aoki x Monsta X, Blackpink, and more! Git on it!

What's New?
BTS (방탄소년단) '작은 것들을 위한 시 (Boy With Luv) feat. Halsey' Official MV
BTS: Boy with Luv (Live) - SNL
BTS: Mic Drop (Live) - SNL
BTS Is Inspiring a New Viral Challenge About Personal Growth

Kaz
Steve Aoki & Monsta X - Play It Cool (Official Video) [Ultra Music]
BLACKPINK - 'Kill This Love' M/V
Petey
IZ*ONE (아이즈원) - 비올레타 (Violeta) MV
EVERGLOW (에버글로우) - 봉봉쇼콜라 (Bon Bon Chocolat) MV

Headlines

This Is So Stupid: Han Hyun Min’s makeup artist is trying to get him cast for a remake of an Eddie Murphy SNL skit

‘Produce 101 Japan’ aims to find an 11-member boy group, CJ E&M & Yoshimoto Kogyo make for powerful partners

NGT48 to restart, which follows the group losing contracts over handling of Yamaguchi Maho assault scandal

Foreigner in Japan randomly walks by street musicians, joins in with epic improvised singing

On this episode, we discuss the finally unveiled BTS Mattel Fashion Dolls, Kang Daniel legally seeking free agency, and the steps Yoon Ji Oh is taking to ensure her own safety. Additionally, Petey talks a bit about some of the things he saw at SXSW 2019, including iKon, Chungha, and more at the Korea Spotlight. All that, plus new tunes, including Pentagon, Mamamoo, the triumphantly returning Park Bom, and more! Get down on it!

What's New?
Kaz
SURAN 수란 '전화끊지마 Don’t hang up (Feat. pH-1)' MV
[MV] 1TEAM _ VIBE(습관적 VIBE)
[MV] PENTAGON(펜타곤) _ SHA LA LA(신토불이)
Petey
KARD - [밤밤(Bomb Bomb)] M/V
[MV] MAMAMOO(마마무) _ gogobebe(고고베베)
[M/V] Park Bom(박봄) - Spring(봄) (feat. sandara park(산다라박))

Headlines

BTS Dolls Are Here

MATTEL PREVIEWS ITS BTS FASHION DOLLS AND UNO CARD GAME

The First Photo Of RM's BTS x Mattel Doll Is So On Point, It Includes His Dimple

Mattel Unveils BTS Doll Collection

Kang Daniel Wants Out

Kang Daniel has filed suit to terminate his contract with LM Entertainment

[Update] Kang Daniel & LM Entertainment go back and forth regarding contract dispute

Yoon Ji Oh Takes Preventative Measures Against Potential Wrongful Death + Gives English Speech About Her Work

Kimono rental shops in Kyoto and Nara offer Japanese-style hijabs to buy or rent

On this episode, we avoid the elephant in the K-Pop room, for now. Instead, we discuss the escalation in the contract length MNET is asking for in the new edition of Produce, a couple of names from (or formerly from) AKB48 making moves into Korean companies, and the expansion of K-Merch in American retail stores. All that, plus new tunes, and more! Get it!

What’s New
Kaz
[MV] WOOSEOK X KUANLIN(우석 X 관린) _ I'M A STAR(별짓)
AOMG MUSIC FAMILY GATHERS TO SEND LOCO OFF TO THE MILITARY
[MV] Loco(로꼬) _ Tangled Up(엉켜) (Feat. pH-1)
[MV] Loco(로꼬) _ It's been a while(오랜만이야) (Feat. Zion.T)
Petey
[MV] DALsooobin(달수빈)-Katchup(케첩)
[MV] SUNMI(선미) _ 누아르(Noir)
KEY 키 'I Wanna Be (Feat. 소연 of (여자)아이들)' MV

Headlines

‘Produce_X101’ contracts are 5 years (2.5 exclusive & 2.5 shared), Mnet edge closer to just taking idols entirely

From the 48iverse to the K-Pop World

Takahashi Juri signs with Woollim Entertainment, to debut in Korean girl group

Takahashi Juri Shares Why She Chose To Make Her Debut In Korea

Takeuchi Miyu (ex-AKB48) signs with Mystic Entertainment

K-Pop comes to American stores?

K-Pop Hits the Mall as Trans World Entertainment Adds Dedicated Retail Space, Sends Data to Korean Charts

SM Global Shop Partners With Hot Topic to Bring More K-Pop Merchandise to America: Exclusive

On this episode, we discuss our relief in seeing BAP finally free, wonder what would come from Park Bom’s upcoming comeback, and speculate on thawing relations between China and Korea to the credit of K-Pop’s ongoing rise. All that, plus some brand new tunes, including new Monsta X, LOONA, Dreamcatcher, and ITZY’s debut, and more! Get on it!

What’s New?
Kaz
[MV] the Night of Seokyo(서교동의 밤) _ Dancing in the Moon (Feat. Dawon(다원))
[MV] Young B(영비) _ REVENGE (Feat. 210, kuzi)
[MV] MONSTA X(몬스타엑스) _ Alligator
Petey
ITZY "달라달라(DALLA DALLA)" M/V
[MV] 이달의 소녀 (LOONA) "Butterfly"
Dreamcatcher (드림캐쳐) 'PIRI' (피리) MV

Headlines

Himchan, Daehyun, Youngjae, Jongup contracts expire, BAP now all free from TSE

Park Bom set to make March comeback with song that features Sandara Park

Could BTS Help Smooth Over China-Korea Relations?