On this episode, we take a look ahead at some of the East-Asian artists to see at the 2019 SXSW Music Festival, discuss MOLE Entertainment’s lenghty rebuttal of Coco Lee’s claims, and look forward to a couple of debuts and a legendary comeback. All that, plus some new tunes, and a whole lot more! Get in on this!

What’s New?
Kaz
[M/V] SEVENTEEN(세븐틴) - Home
[MV] Jvcki Wai, Young B(영비), Osshun Gum, Han Yo Han(한요한) _ DDING (Prod. By GIRIBOY)
KEY 키 '센 척 안 해 (One of Those Nights) (Feat. Crush)' MV
Petey
[MV] 체리블렛(Cherry Bullet) _ Q&A
Tiffany Young - Born Again (Official Music Video)
[MV] CLC _ No

Headlines

SXSW Announcements
KOCCA Return to SXSW for 7th Annual Showcase
KOCCA presents KOREA SPOTLIGHT w/ iKON, CHUNG HA, Hitchhiker, Jambinai, XXX & KIRARA
2019 SXSW Music Festival Showcasing Artists
SXSW Showcasing Artists on ATXConcert.com (Single Page List)
CocoSori officially disbanded, MOLE Entertainment releases lengthy rebuttal of Coco’s claims

SOMI and ITZY to debut soon.
PROLOGUE FILM : ITZY? ITZY!
ITZY "달라달라(DALLA DALLA)" VOICE TEASER
[WARNING: AllKPop Link] (RUMOR) Jeon So Mi reportedly making her solo debut in the 2nd quarter of 2019

Brown Eyed Girls Are Coming Back!
Miryo Just Spilled. All. The. Tea 👏(Struggles as an Idol, Dating, Brown Eyed Girls) 한국어
Brown Eyed Girls reportedly set to make first comeback in 4 years

We’re back in the saddle and ready to dig in to some East-Asian pop culture fun. We discuss IU’s genius real estate moves, MBK losing the battle to trademark T-Ara, and all the fallout from Mahohon speaking out about her assault. All that, new tunes, and a whole lot more! Get on it!

What’s New?

Kaz
[MV] GFRIEND(여자친구) _ Sunrise(해야)
[MV] HUTA (LEE MINHYUK)(이민혁) _ YA
[M/V] Flowsik (플로우식) - Kari (까리)
Petey
Mr. Sunshine on Netflix
Apink 에이핑크 %%(응응) Music Video Official
LUNA 루나 '운다고 (Even So)' MV
LUNA 루나 'Do You Love Me (Feat. 죠지)' MV
[MV] CODE KUNST(코드 쿤스트) _ XI (Feat. Lee Hi(이하이))

Headlines

IU makes real estate moves; haters try to get mad about nothing.

[Update] IU under fire for what’s been revealed as buying an office for her mom & helping junior musicians for free

IU personally addresses real estate controversy, wants the receipts if people have them

NGT48’s Yamaguchi Maho Assaulted + Fallout

NGT48’s Yamaguchi Maho assaulted by 2 men, fellow group member(s) allegedly provided her info & told them to visit her house

Yamaguchi Maho apologizes at NGT48 anniversary stage for ‘causing trouble’ by coming forward about being assaulted

NGT48 release statement on Yamaguchi Maho assault incident, former & current 48 Group members react

Yamaguchi Maho & Tano Ayaka will miss upcoming NGT48 event … sooo yeah

Sashihara Rino uses TV appearance to rip management, who don’t plan on explaining Yamaguchi Maho/NGT48 mess further

NGT48 manager connected to Yamaguchi Maho scandal ‘moved’, 3 members deny involvement

Why a pop idol's stand against her assault sparked outrage in Japan

NGT48 agency removes manager from post over handling of assault on idol group member Maho Yamaguchi

Member of J-Pop Girl Group NGT48 Apologizes for Discussing Assault

MBK can’t have T-Ara

MBKE trademark applications for ‘T-ara’ name officially rejected in all categories

This week, we take a look at the continuing protests by Pristin’s fandom, we speculate on the brewing situation between Coco (formerly?) of CocoSori and her (former?) management MOL Entertainment, and we shake our head at the mess San E is creating for himself. All that, new tunes, and more!

What’s New?

Kaz

TWICE "YES or YES" M/V

후디 Hoody (with Jay Park) - Sunshine (Feat. Crush) (Dance Visual)

The Flavr Blue - 365 (Feat. Jay Park & Cha Cha Malone)

Petey

Village Survival, the Eight (미추리 8-1000) on Viki

Red Velvet 레드벨벳 'RBB (Really Bad Boy)' MV

MINO(송민호) - ‘아낙네 (FIANCÉ)’ M/V

SAAY - ENCORE

Headlines

Another Fandom Protesting

PRISTIN’s fandom now protesting outside of Pledis Entertainment’s building - AsianJunkie

Coco in hot water

Coco says she was unaware of Sori’s solo debut, explains how company showed favoritism - AsianJunkie

Coco’s (former?) company to take legal action over her comments directed at them and Sori - AsianJunkie

San E is cancelled?

San E drops “FEMINIST” diss after Isu Station incident, Jerry.K destroys it in “No You Are Not” response - AsianJunkie

San E makes mess at company concert over feminist issue, drops “Oong Ang Oong”, company apologizes - AsianJunkie

San E is now threatening to sue people who directed mean signs towards him and stuff - AsianJunkie

Brand New Music announces San E is no longer with the label, as they know where their future lies - AsianJunkie

BTS: Grammy Nominated?

BTS’s “Love Yourself: Tear” Receives 2019 Grammy Awards Nomination For Best Recording Package

On this episode, we now know when Jeon Somi officially debuts under Teddy’s Black Label. Additionally, Happyface Entertainment has questions for YG regarding their new survival show during their MIXNINE court case. Also, BTS continues to conquer all that they lay their eyes on. All that, new tunes, including NCT 127, EXID, Mamamoo, and more!

What’s New?

Kaz
[MV] THE BOYZ(더보이즈) _ No Air
NCT 127 엔시티 127 'Simon Says' MV
MV] Loco(로꼬), GRAY _ Late Night

Petey
Yubin "Thank U Soooo Much" M/V
[EXID(이엑스아이디)] 알러뷰 (I LOVE YOU) M/V (Official Music Video)
[MV] 마마무(MAMAMOO) - Wind flower

Headlines

Jeon Somi Debut Timeframe Set
Jeon Somi To Reportedly Make Solo Debut Next Year - Soompi

More from Happyface vs. YG
‘MIXNINE’ court case continues, HFE make a point about YGE & people don’t get it - Asian Junkie

BTS Breaking Records
BTS Breaks The Box Office Bank With 'Burn The Stage: The Movie' - Forbes
BTS Becomes 1st Korean Group To Score RIAA Platinum Certification For Single + 1st Korean Artist With A Gold Album

Big Hit Looking Ahead
Big Hit’s new boy group to reportedly be 5-member group with average age of 17 and different concept from BTS

On this episode, we discuss Mamamoo’s fan union complaints against RBW and plans to boycott their upcomind concert. Additionally, we take a look at the various recent controversies surrounding BTS and Bighit’s response to them. All that, plus new tunes, including EXO, Jennie, K/DA, and more. Get up on it!

What’s New?
Kaz
EXO 엑소 'Tempo' MV
EXO 엑소 '節奏 (Tempo)' MV
K/DA - POP/STARS (ft Madison Beer, (G)I-DLE, Jaira Burns) | Official Music Video - League of Legends
Opening Ceremony - POP/STARS | Finals | 2018 World Championship
JENNIE - 'SOLO' M/V
JENNIE - 'SOLO' CHOREOGRAPHY UNEDITED VERSION
Petey
HYO & 3LAU 'Punk Right Now' MV
HYO & 3LAU 'Punk Right Now (English Ver.)' MV
IZ*ONE (아이즈원) - 라비앙로즈 (La Vie en Rose) MV
CLC did a demo of IZ*ONE’s “LA Vie En Rose”, was likely meant for them
Drunken Tiger - 'Mantra' Official MV

Headlines
Watch: Netflix’s “Kingdom” Releases Thrilling Teaser + Writer And Director Share Thoughts On Cast And Series
MAMAMOO Fans Clash With RBW Over Group’s Working Conditions
MAMAMOO’s Agency Responds To Fans’ Boycott Of Upcoming Concert
MAMAMOO’s Agency Asks Fans To Vote On Potential Changes To Upcoming Concert
[Update] Simon Wiesenthal Center denounces BTS, based at least partially on questionable info
Big Hit Entertainment releases apologetic statement regarding BTS’s recent controversies
Courts Rule In Favor Of Jun Hyosung In Lawsuit With TS Entertainment

On this episode, we discuss the official announcement of YUIMETAL’s departure from BABYMETAL, BlackPink signing with Interscope for possible western excursions, YG’s excuses for the MIXNINE debacle, and CJ E&M’s labor law issues. All that, new tunes, including BABYMETAL, as well as Jay Park, BoA and more!

What’s New?
Kaz
[STATION X 0] John Legend X 웬디 (WENDY) 'Written In The Stars' MV
MONSTA X 'Shoot Out' MV
Jay Park - Sexy 4 Eva
Petey
Post Mortem: Dancing High (댄싱하이) on Viki
BABYMETAL - Starlight (Official)
BoA 보아 'Woman' MV

Headlines
YUIMETAL Has Left BABYMETAL, To Launch Solo Career
BLACKPINK sign with Interscope & Universal Music Group, who will now rep them outside of Asia
YGE lawyers make excuses about lack of debut in ‘MIXNINE’ lawsuit, Happyface lawyers fire back
CJ E&M, who promised to change, seemingly did not as they’re now accused of labor law violations

This week, we speculate on the status of Pristin after some employment updates for a couple of the members, we wonder what will actually happen with the purported plans for the members of Blackpink to all have solo debuts, and we commemorate the end of an era as Warner Brothers shuts down Dramafever amidst a K-Entertainment streaming arms race. All that, new tunes, and more! Get on it!

What’s New?
Kaz
Red Velvet 레드벨벳 'Power Up' Performance Ver.
크러쉬(Crush) - '넌 (none)' M/V
Zion.T - '멋지게 인사하는 법(Hello Tutorial) (feat. 슬기 of Red Velvet)' M/V
Petey
[M/V] 위키미키 (Weki Meki) - Crush
[MV] 프로미스나인 (fromis_9) - LOVE BOMB
[MV] IU(아이유) _ BBIBBI(삐삐)
This Is So Stupid: Comrade IU

Headlines
Cube Confirms HyunA’s Departure From Agency
Kyulkyung gets lead role in drama & Kyla seen working at a fair, which leaves Pristin somewhere I guess
[Update] BLACKPINK’s Jennie confirmed to be making solo debut first, rest of group to follow
Warner Bros.’ DramaFever Korean-Drama Streaming Service Is Shutting Down
"Thank you for nine great years" ~ Dramafever.com

On this episode, we speculate on HyunA’s imminent departure from Cube and upcoming free agency, follow up on Jeon Somi’s upcoming career path after landing at YG sub-label Black Label, and we also guess at what’s next for Epik High upon leaving YG. All that, plus even more YG roasting, new tunes, and more!

What’s New?
Kaz
NCT 127 엔시티 127 'Regular (English Ver.)' MV
SUPER JUNIOR (슈퍼주니어) X REIK 'One More Time (Otra Vez)' MV
[MV] Loco(로꼬) _ It Takes Time(시간이 들겠지) (Feat. Colde)
Petey
[STATION X 0] 슬기(SEULGI)X신비(여자친구)X청하X소연 'Wow Thing' MV
[MV] 우주소녀 (WJSN) - 부탁해 (SAVE ME, SAVE YOU)
Dreamcatcher(드림캐쳐) 'What' MV

Headlines
HyunA And E’Dawn Reportedly Leaving Cube Entertainment
The Black Label confirms Somi has signed with them, will likely debut as a solo artist
Somi responded to bizarre hate comments about leaving JYPE for The Black Label
Epik High Parts Ways With YG Entertainment
YGE reported to start survival shows for new girl group & boy group, company responds

This week, we discuss the mess that is the fallout from Cube’s initial decision to release HyunA and E’Dawn from their contract and their subsequent indecision on the finality of that move. We also take a bit of time to discuss TS Entertainment standing firm in their unwillingness to settle with Hyosung and YG Entertainment pulling out all the stops to prove a point about their power. All that, plus some great new tunes from Jay Park, both members of 15&, and Girls’ Generation-Oh!GG. Esketit!

What’s New?
Kaz
[MV] GIRIBOY(기리보이) _ Used(옛날거) (Prod. By GIRIBOY(기리보이), MISU) (Feat. Kid Milli)
박재범 Jay Park - 'V' (Official MV) [ENG, CHN]
Petey
The Volunteers - S.A.D
Jimin Park "April Fools (0401)" M/V
[MV] SUNMI(선미) _ Siren(사이렌)
Girls' Generation-Oh!GG 소녀시대-Oh!GG '몰랐니 (Lil' Touch)' MV

Headlines
[Update] HyunA & Pentagon’s E’Dawn booted from Cube, learned about it from news, company continues to change mind - Asian Junkie
[Update] Cube indecision on HyunA/E’Dawn due to shareholder anger, situation to be resolved next week - Asian Junkie
We’re Dating, K-Pop Stars Declare. You’re Fired, Their Label Says. - New York Times
Two K-Pop Stars Came Out As Dating, And Their Label Fired Them - Jezebel
Hyuna, E'Dawn Fans Rally Behind Idols Following Shocking Agency Exit - ComicBook.com
K-Pop Is So Strict, It Fired Two Stars for Dating Each Other - Rolling Stone
Cube has botched the HyunA/E’Dawn situation, but at least it has brought out the memes
TS Entertainment And Jun Hyosung Fail To Reach Compromise In Legal Dispute - Soompi
YGE hires top Korean law firm to deal with ~$9000 HFE lawsuit over ‘MIXNINE’ debacle - Asian Junkie
Somi will reportedly not sign with new agency for now, will let dad manage her instead - Asian Junkie

On this episode, we speculate on Scooter Braun's KPop film greenlit by Fox, we speculate on Somi's motivations for leaving JYP, and speculate JYP's plans for their next girl group. All that, plus new tunes, and more!

What’s New?
Kaz
[MV] SOMDEF(썸데프) _ ONE PLUS ONE(원플러스원) (Feat. Loco, Bravo)
BTS (방탄소년단) 'IDOL' Official MV
Petey
[MV] 이달의 소녀 (LOONA) "Hi High"
[MV] (G)I-DLE((여자)아이들) _ HANN (Alone)(한(一))
FAKY / Bad Things (English Version)
Honorable Mentions
HYOLYN(효린) - BAE Official Music Video
CoCo - Sugar Cake Feat. Microdot MV full [INT]

Headlines
Fox Announces Hollywood's K-pop Film With Scooter Braun
Jeon Somi Terminates Her Contract With JYP Entertainment
JYP Confirms That They Are Preparing To Debut New Girl Group With Shin Ryu Jin
New “social apartment” that comes with attached movie theater will open soon in Saitama