Not Your Average Netizens

It’s the definitive K-pop list of the decade! Well, in our minds it is. Join Ashe, Nat and Jemin as they debate and create Not Your Average Netizens Top 100 K-pop Songs of the Decade. It’s so colossal we needed two podcasts to record it all! In Part One, we whittle down an unwieldy collection of our favorite songs down to the best 100, and battle over our individual picks. Part Two documents the considerable struggle of assigning our favorites their all-important number on the list. Will we prevail in formulating the ultimate K-pop of the decade primer, or lose our sanity in the process? Only one way to find out! Check out both episodes and let us know what you think. Do you agree with our picks? What would you put in their place? Let us know, and don’t forget to listen, like and share the episode on Soundcloud!

In this supersized episode of Not Your Average Netizens, we have a little bit of something for everybody, including reviews of the Asia Artist Awards, a mini-review of BTS' "Pied Piper," Billboard's 100 Best K-pop Songs of the Decade list, predictions for the upcoming decade of K-pop, and Goo Hara's passing and South Korea's idol culture. Don't forget, we want to hear what you thought of the episode, so drop us a line and letus know what you think!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Opening/Intro

0:43 - Currently Listening to

7:53 - Goo Hara's Passing & South Korean Idol Culture

36:50 - Momoland Member(s) Leaving

39:43 - Hyuna Opens Up About Her Panic Disorder, Depression

50:07 - Burning Sun Scandal Verdict

53:56 - 2019 MAMA Performer Lineup

55:59 - Block B Park Kyung Accuses Artists of Sajaegi (& how to pronounce sajaegi)

1:03:53 - CL's Departure from YGE

1:06:26 - BTS' Pied Piper: Nat's Mini Review

1:06:52 - Blackpink's Possible 2020 Comeback

1:08:54 - Twitter Puts a Hold on Deleting Inactive Accounts (Shawols Want to Preserve Memory of Jonghyun)

1:12:35 - Asia Artist Awards Winners

1:18:19 - Review of EXO's Obsession

1:24:22 - Billboard's 100 Best K-pop Songs of the Decade

1:59:30 - Predictions for the Next Decade of K-pop

2:21:31 - Closing Remarks

2:23:08 - Shoutouts

It's another Not Your Average Netizens Rewind episode, where we relive the events of the past few weeks in K-pop. Ashe, Nat, Jemin and Jay talk Monsta X, Blackpink, SuperM and the common thread between Jessi and cement. Join us for another entertaining discussion and don't forget to Like and Share if you want to support us!

Timestamps:

1:04 What does SM have planned for SuperM domination after signing them to CAA?

4:13 The ‘Produce’ Series is marred by fraud allegations

10:30 K-pop gets Simon Cowell’s knickers in a twist

16:53 Black Pink Wins at the PCAs and pisses off rival fandom

26:47 Monsta X is now without an ‘X’ – Wonho leaves amid controversy

38:56 Jungkook booked on traffic violation, which is obviously a smear campaign and fake news

58:10 Jessi says something racially problematic (again)

1:04:50 White journalist is disgusted with K-pop, tells fans to “get a life”

1:21:37 Shout outs

It’s time for a NYAN Rewind, aka a “We Gotta Clean Out Our Backlog” Episode. But don’t let that stop you from all the goodness this ep has to offer, as Nat and Jemin explain why we at NYAN are just misunderstood – we don’t hate your favorite K-pop groups, and in this recording you’ll find out why. Also: Queendom, LOONA, MAMA nominations, and Sulli (R.I.P.). If you like it, do us a favor by sharing and spreading the word!

Timestamps:

0:00-4:18: What we're currently listening to

4:18-11:53: Comebacks

11:53-19:23: Music Bank 1000th Episode

19:23-36:40: 2019 MAMA Nominations

36:40-50:10: Queendom

50:10-54:05: LOONA's label scandal

54:05-1:00:18: Sullli

1:00:18-1:14:29: Misunderstood (Or, groups people think we hate that we actually don't)

--> 1:00:18-1:01:47: BTS (Nat)

--> 1:01:47-1:03:36: Blackpink (Jemin)

--> 1:03:36-1:04:33: BTS (Jemin)

--> 1:04:33-1:09:46: EXO (Jemin)

1:14:29-1:31:50: Buzzfeed, SUPERM, & Bundling

1:31:50-1:33:21: Outro

1:33:21-1:36:44: Shoutouts

Music: “Pushing Rewind,” by BLAEKER feat. Eyre

Aka, "The One Where Ashe Goes to Sleep." So, this week is mostly a Nat and Jemin joint, but never fear, they have plenty to talk about. GDragon's military discharge, the meaning behind Twice's latest album, with some SuperM thrown in for good measure (get used to it). As always, thank you to our listeners, and share and recommend if you dig it. Timestamps are below!

Timestamps:

:33 What are we listening to?

5:40 The G-Dragon is finally loose. What does the future hold for our favorite YG poster man?

8:36 Will Hyuna’s scandals overshadow impending comeback?

10:34 Rich Chigga and the same old bullshit but this time Chungha co-signs

20:54 Jessica is releasing a new book – and hopefully spills some tea in the process

28:40 Brown Eyed finally return to save K-pop from itself

29:34 Twice derive their album’s inspiration from issues of mental health

33:35 BTS break a record for a foreign act in Saudi Arabia, primarily because no else commits to performing there

34:45 Discuss: THE MASTERMIND BEHIND BTS OPENS UP ABOUT MAKING A K-POP JUGGERNAUT

1:01:41 SuperM on Ellen. Also the fans are calling themselves spermies!

We're still jopping to Super M's debut magnum opus, appropriately titled "SuperM (genius!)." Join Not Your Average Netizen podcasters Jemin and Nat as they delve into what is the essential K-pop mini album of a lifetime, and take on the impossible task of ranking this masterful collection of K-pop ear candy. They also review the group's masterful showcase as well as try in vain to predict SM's next calculated move. So, give another listen to the album that opened our pores and absolved us of all our sins. Won't you let Super M into your life?

Timestamps:

:00-23:32: Jopping MV Reaction/Review

23:32-35:41: I Can't Stand the Rain Reaction/Review

35:41-45:25: 2Fast Reaction/Review

45:25-52:34: Supercar Reaction/Review

52:34-1:05:13: No Manners Reaction/Review

1:05:13-1:25:24: Song Rankings

1:25:24-1:43:18: Showcase Review

1:43:18-1:44:53: SM Fanwars

1:44:53-1:45:54: SM Business Strategy

1:45:54-1:46:42: Where Do the Listeners Rank the songs on the mini?

1:46:42-2:02:04: Outro & Shoutouts

Another week, and there's more K-pop news and gossip than Dispatch can handle! But don't worry, Not Your Average Netizens is here, as usual, to discuss and deciper what you need to know. In this episode, we talk about comebacks, what we're currently listening to, Cupcakke (& Jay Park), Queendom, Fenty Beauty, Jungkook's dating scandal and Taemin's birthday present for Key. As always, feel free to leave comments or drop us a line through email. And don't forget to tell spread the word about NYAN if you dig what we do!

AKA the Cultural Appropriation Episode….well not quite. Why would we cover that for an entire episode when there is so much more to gather from the great Chicken Noodle Souping of ’19? The NYAN gang are joined by Stitch (aka @stitchomancery on Twitter) for a rollicking discussion encompassing the topics of race, fandom, K-hip hop, and what it means to appreciate without being appropriative. As usual, expect some detours into Jay Park, J.Lo and other great viral dance sensations (crank dat!). Finally, in honor of all long-haired emos everywhere – STAN JUNGKOOK!

Coda: We also have some substantial Super M content coming your way this weekend! Keep an eye out on our social media for more info!

We've got an exciting, candid and informative interview with Arirang DJ Paul Matthews. Here he discusses his 10+ years in Korea, encounters with K-pop stars, Burning Sun and More! Don't forget to comment, like and share if you enjoy this interview! You can also find Paul at @ajosshi on Twitter!

Calling all K-pop fans!!! NYAN is pulling out the SuperM count and keeping track of all present and future fans of the mega-group. Will the NYAN crew make a stan card deposit at the bank of this obvious Western cash-grab? Listen and find out on a special Not Your Average Netizens Minisode! Also, let us know what you think of Super M in the comments!