There's something beautiful about finding common ground while discussing differences... and that's exactly what happened while we were recording episode 22 of this season. 

So here we are - bringing you the cultural similarities we have found in our experience being Hispanic/Latin and taking in all the South Korean culture via the content we consume. 

In this episode, we talk about:

- Focus on appearance/visual appeal

- TV Humor

- Rice as part of every meal 

- Boy bands

- Folklore

With lots of personal anecdotes and observations as always to go along. 

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Episode References: 

The Suso's Show - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB831px77sg  

Menudo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqIAl-MDF-k   

TIMESTAMPS  

00:00 Are There Any Cultural Similarities Between South Korea and Latin America? 

01:39 Focus on appearance/visual appeal 

13:56 TV Humor 

18:48 Rice as part of every meal 

23:30 Boy bands 

26:45 Folklore 

32:19 Instagram Giveaway

There have been over 30 US or world tours announced by KPop acts in 2022... and only 5 of those decided to stop in South Florida. 

We get it. You don't think there's a big enough KPop scene here just yet. But please hear us out. We have done our research and have gathered 8 reasons why you - yes, you, beautiful KPop idol, KHipHop rapper, Korean artist/indie performer - may want to give South Florida a chance. 

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After two years knee-deep into being fans of webtoons, KDramas, KPop, and Korean entertainment as a whole, we've become desensitized to the differences between eastern and western programming. 

We don't even notice until the uninitiated point out the differences!   

So we're here today to share all the ways in which we've noticed our consumption of Korean content and entertainment has changed us, and we're closing the episode with a round of Never Have I Ever, KPop edition!

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We're not fans of music companies/labels in the KPop industry as a whole, but we've got BEEF with Starship Entertainment and their management decisions for Monsta X.   

Now that 5 out of the 6 members of Monsta X have re-signed with Starship Entertainment, their fate within the company is sealed. And although I.M chose to leave the company and chart his path as a solo artist elsewhere, he will remain part of the group as many other idols have chosen to do before.   

This episode is unlike any we've done before, as we call out many of the recent missteps by Starship, and we didn't mince our words. We love the Monsta X members and we want what's best for them - and Starship is not it.   

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TIMESTAMPS 

00:00 Monsta X and Starship Entertainment 

03:05 Monsta X members overview 

18:12 Starship Entertainment's mismanagement of Monsta X 

47:05 Wonho's scandals and current situation 

59:46 Monsta X concert experience in South Florida  

1:08:54 Monsta X's future (contracts & enlistment)

We got into the KPop world because one of us (Laura) took it upon herself to go down the rabbit hole... but she refuses to go down alone.

So, unsurprisingly, as Laura finds herself stanning yet ANOTHER group and initiating herself into Caratland, she's taking Kathy down with her, yet again. 

And so we come to you with a literal presentation on 13 reasons why you should love Seventeen. Buckle up! 

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What is a dating ban? 

Why is it even part of idol culture in South Korea?

Can idols have profitable careers in spite of being openly romantically involved?  

This is today's podcast topic, and we dive deep into the theory of why these bans are a thing and the reality of what they actually accomplish. We also cover past and current dating scandals in the K-idol industry, and finished with a sincere plea for agencies and delulus to stop this mess... please.    

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We usually cover just one topic at a time on our episodes, but this past week had so much happen in just one day that we had to do a whole KPop news recap. In this episode, we talked about: 

Check out our blog post for the detailed scoop on all of these topics! 

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BTS Festa Dinner 2022 came and shook the world to its core. Although it wasn't a complete surprise to us, the way they announced it while sharing their feelings is what truly got us. 

Watch this episode to find out our thoughts on the Festa Dinner, as well on what we think is coming for the remainder of 2022. 

Our blog post on it also has our thoughts more succinctly summer up, so check it out!  

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It's absolutely crazy that KPop, the phenomenon that has taken the world by storm in recent years is officially turning 30 years old today! On April 11 1992, Seo Taiji and Boys debuted their single "Nan Arayo" on a music show, and the rest is history. Now we're on the 4th generation of idol groups and things are going more and more global with each passing day.   

This episode has everything:  

- A little bit of history 

- A little bit of current tea 

- A little bit of fun game time  

- A little bit of vulnerability and sappiness   

And we gave you all of this in one place because this is actually the end of our first season of the podcast, so we're hoping this will carry you over until we return with season 2 :)   

It has been so fun to record episodes and talk at length about all our faves, and we're ready to take things to the ::cue Aespa:: next level. We're not going anywhere though, you'll still find us on our social media channels interacting with all of you as always, while working hard behind the scenes to bring back an even better show you can continue enjoying!

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