In this conversation, the hosts discuss their predictions for the K-Pop industry, reflecting on the past year's developments and looking ahead to 2026. They explore the mainstream presence of K-Pop, the impact of military service on BTS, the evolution of K-Pop's sound, and the increasing representation of LGBTQ artists. Personal resolutions related to K-Pop are shared, alongside predictions about the future of K-Pop groups and the industry's global expansion.

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Chapters

00:00

2025 Predictions Review

08:06

2026 Predictions Kickoff

12:27

BTS Members' Future

17:07

New Jeans and Industry Challenges

21:11

Stray Kids vs. BTS

22:22

The Future of Music Shows

26:08

The Rise of K-Pop in Mainstream Culture

28:40

K-Pop's Future and Global Influence

31:32

Personal K-Pop Resolutions and Aspirations

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