TheKPopScholar

This episode focuses on the current state of Parasocial(ism) relationships within Kpop. Idol Spotlight and Rookie Review on Japanese boy groups &TEAM and One or Eight. 

Works Cited

In this episode, I talk about the differences between 4th and 5th generation idols. I also spotlight idols BTS, P1Harmony, and AHOF.

Idol Spotlight: Stray Kids

In this episode, I continue reviewing the 2nd Generation Idols and their new music released. Idols mentioned are Sunmi, Taemin, Rain & Chungha, Super Junior, and Highlight (B2ST/Beast).

Music Videos:

Sunmi "Tail": https://youtu.be/Aui0ZKIaXVc

Taemin "Advice": https://youtu.be/sQg4VCB3bYw

Super Junior "House Party": https://youtu.be/BtJMOVKjhUo

Rain Feat. Chungha "Why Don't We": https://youtu.be/srWfDwiRVgQ

Highlight "Not The End": https://youtu.be/5Kdl9uOmj34

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In this episode, I discuss fanchants in the kpop industry, the origins, and compare it to concerts in the US and Japan. Below are my sources and examples.

Resources:

https://cheerpattern.wordpress.com/about/

https://www.sbs.com.au/popasia/blog/2017/11/20/what-are-some-best-fan-chants-k-pop

Nu'est Bet Bet Fanchant: https://youtu.be/cY15z4BoY44

Shinee Name fanchant: https://youtu.be/hspGHImXv2o

TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki Mirotic fanchant: https://youtu.be/dWVd84BpaUk

In today's episode, I review the rookie boy and girl groups that debuted from January until April. Which one is your favorite? Groups featured today are Tri.be, Ciipher, Pixy, Mirae, Hot Issue, Hot Issue, NTX, T1419, and Kingdom.

Resources:

https://dbkpop.com/tag/comebacks

https://kprofiles.com/kingdom-profile-facts/

https://kprofiles.com/ntx-members-profile/

In today's episode, I discuss the latest scandals and issues dealing with the kpop community. We touch on BTS and the German radio DJ, Some kpop being taken down from Spotify, and Idols bullying middle school classmates.

Sources:

https://www.allkpop.com/article/2021/02/german-radio-dj-under-fire-after-alleged-racist-remarks-comparing-bts-to-covid-19

https://www.nme.com/news/music/halsey-horrified-by-disgusting-comments-about-bts-from-german-dj-2891401

https://www.nme.com/news/music/german-dj-criticised-racist-comments-bts-2889971

https://www.nme.com/news/music/kakao-m-claims-spotify-policy-forced-removal-of-k-pop-songs-2891058

https://www.koreaboo.com/news/bullying-scandals-rundown/

https://www.nme.com/news/music/k-pop-star-hyunjin-suspended-by-management-over-school-bullying-accusations-2891510

In today's episode we study briefly the history idol group Got7's in the kpop industry.

Sources:

https://www.soompi.com/article/1448107wpp/jyp-entertainment-announces-got7s-departure-from-agency

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/got7-will-leave-jyp-entertainment-after-7-years

http://www.thekrazemagazine.com/latest-updates/2020/5/24/history-of-k-pop-got7

https://www.koreaboo.com/lists/heres-every-got7-member-discovered-signed-jyp/

I review rookie kpop groups that came out in later 2020. Source:https://time.com/5932509/k-pop-groups-to-listen-to-in-2021/

In this episode Nene and I review more 2nd wave idols and their new music. Idols discussed are BoA, Taemin from Shinee and Super M, Super Junior, and Hyoyeon from Girl's Generation.