The Kpop Archives

Annyeonghaseyo! It's already halfway through 2026, and 대박! K-pop has been keeping us busy! From concert tours and reunion comebacks to all the kilig and emotional damage that came with them, there's been so much happening... but we love it!

In this episode, I'll be sharing some of the K-pop ganaps I've been able to archive over the past few months. What about you? Share your favorite K-pop moments in the comments!

I just sat down and yapped the whole time about the newest full album released by WOODZ! Have you picked your top 5 songs yet? Mine… well, not really five. I just forced myself to choose five to talk about.

Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/65fNNsPCD8eE3GZf6NNyxj?si=wcNU1PRUROaHFYGPpJBj8w

If I had an entire month off, you’d probably find me locked in my room 24/7.. popcorn in hand, fully immersed. Zero regrets, zero productivity, 100% emotional damage!!!!

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the archive world of K-Dramas/케이드라마!!!! From heart-fluttering kilig to edge-of-your-seat thrillers. Whether you’re a long-time fan or a fresh recruit to the Hallyu wave, we’ve got recos, reactions, and a bit of maeumi apayo ㅠㅠ ~~!

Happy Women's Month, ladies! In this episode, we're shining a spotlight on the amazing women who have made their impact on the Korean entertainment industry.

Let me introduce you to some of the most influential women I admire and support, not just in K-pop, but across the entire Hallyu wave, including dramas and variety shows. Who are the women in Hallyu that inspire you? Let’s celebrate them together!

Alright, it’s 2025, but we’re still sending you this episode from last year! Better late than never! Cha, Lex, and Vea are back for another round of chaotic fangirling! ㅎㅎㅎ

I'm still on cloud nine! Experiencing a 2NE1 concert in 2024 is a childhood dream come true, not just for me, but for all the Blackjacks out there!

In this episode, I’m sharing my kwentos and kiligs that will definitely go down in my K-pop archives. Being part of 2NE1's 15th anniversary concert for my first live experience is a moment that will stay with me forever. Shoutout to my ever-supportive friends who helped me get tickets and stood by me throughout this unforgettable K-pop concert journey!

K-pop fandoms have evolved beyond mere support and idolization of favorite groups. These communities have embraced a culture of activism, using their platforms to discuss political and social issues, raising awareness, and mobilizing members toward shared goals. This episode dives into the archives of how these passionate fans have transformed from music enthusiasts to advocates for change and uses its collective power to make a difference on a global scale.

References:

Bruner, R. (2020, July 25). How K-Pop fans actually work as a force for political activism in 2020. TIME. https://time.com/5866955/k-pop-political/

Globe’s kmmunityph and K-pop fandoms unite to raise ... https://www.globe.com.ph/about-us/newsroom/sustainability/kmmunityph-k-pop-fandoms-unite-to-raise-funds-girlscan-campaign

Mancur Olson, The Logic of Collective Action: Public Goods and the Theory of Groups. (2016, July 7). https://academic.oup.com/. Retrieved September 5, 2024, from https://academic.oup.com/edited-volume/27993/chapter-abstract/211705997?redirectedFrom=fulltext

It's WOODZ's first-ever concert anniversary in the Philippines! Huge shoutout to Filipino Moodz 'Bayanihan' for letting me experience a rock 'n' roll-filled concert! I've got so much kwentos about the concert from my kpop archive, all in this 18-minute episode. I've known WOODZ since 2016, and he became my ultimate K-pop bias in 2019. Who would've thought that after 7 years, I'd be jamming at his concert with a setlist full of his own bops?

PS. Medyo oa po ako sa ibang part ng episode, pagbigyan niyo na!!!!! 사랑해요!!

We’re turning 4, MOODZ!

For more updates about WOODZ PH projects and upcoming events, follow them on FB, IG, X: @WOODZPilipinas

BTOB finally visited the Philippines after so many years of waiting! As a soft stan melody who has been cherishing BTOB's artistry in music, it was a dream come true to witness and hear some of their hit songs live with my own ears and eyes and finally seeing them in the flesh! In this episode, I am happy to share my kwentos and kilig moments during the fan meet and concert with BTOB last April 7th of the year, moments that I am for sure will treasure in my K-pop archives for life!

BTOB has taught me that when you strive for something, it's not just about wishing for it; it's about seizing it with all your might, proclaiming loudly: DO IT, and everything will fall into place!

Music:

Finale (Our Concert) (Finale : 우리들의 콘서트)

SOMEDAY (언젠가 (SOMEDAY))

BTOB (비투비) - 두 번째 고백 (Second Confession)

비투비 (BTOB) - '노래 (The Song)'.

BTOB (비투비) - MOVIE

BTOB (비투비) - Beautiful Pain (아름답고도 아프구나)

BTOB (비투비) - Only One For Me (너 없인 안 된다)

BTOB (비투비) - It's Okay (괜찮아요)

BTOB (비투비) - 기도(I'll be your man)