This week, JRE and Dana sit down with the rising rookie group NOWZ to talk about their explosive first mini-album IGNITION, the creative process behind it, and the bond that keeps them fueled as a team. The members take on our chaotic Rapid Fire Quiz (“Who’s most likely to pack 15 lip balms?”) and the hilarious Fuel or Stall challenge (pineapple on pizza? sleeping with five pillows? ketchup on eggs?).

They open up about their favorite moments from IGNITION, and what they’ve learned from each other since debut. Plus, they answer fan questions about dream collabs, favorite lyrics, and the hidden MV details only real fans will spot.

And joining us for the very first time, Skyler makes her debut as our official third host, jumping in for the K-Pop News segment! Dana breaks down the biggest stories in K-Pop, from SUGA’s new Autism Center and RM’s MOMA exhibit, to SEVENTEEN’s record-breaking unit album, K-Pop Demon Hunters’ lightsticks, Lisa x Felix at Louis Vuitton, and TWICE’s 2026 world tour. We also talk TOP’s long-awaited solo album, LE SSERAFIM’s “SPAGHETTI” concept, and KINO’s spicy new MV.

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This week, JRE, Dana, and special guest Skyler Lee go full ATINY mode with an episode dedicated to ATEEZ. From their pirate rookie beginnings to stadium-filling legends, we break down their lore, their members’ chaotic personalities, and the performances that made us ATINY.

Then Dana delivers the latest K-pop news:

We say goodbye to DANN as he heads to the military!

Idol safety concerns, from Jungkook's house break-in to YOUNITE’s Eunho harassed in São Paulo

DAY6 celebrating their 10th anniversary with two sold-out stadium shows

Comebacks from XG, Suho, and &TEAM

If you’re an ATINY, this episode is for you!

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Get to know RE:WIND, the first all-Asian-American K-Pop boy group, in their debut sit-down with the Ultimate Bias Podcast! From rapid fire hot takes (pineapple on pizza?) to superlatives (who’s most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse?) to their journey as former K-Pop trainees, we ask Elaya, Lei and Eddie the questions DAY1's want to know! . Plus, a deep dive into their EP RE:MINISCE—designed to be played forward and backward.

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Roommate chaos. Doja Cat debates. Passport panic. 8TURN did not hold back 😭🔥

JRE flew to Korea to link up with DANN at MNH Entertainment, where we sat down with 8TURN and let the chaos unfold. From weird food takes to who’s losing their passport on tour — this interview is part roast, part group therapy.

👀 What’s inside:

🧠 8TURN exposed themselves (and each other) and we just sat back and watched it all go down.

📢 PLUS: Our friends from K-Pop Lite Podcast join Dana in the news segment to break down all the latest comebacks, rumors, and mess 👀

👇 You know what to do:

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Broadway stages. Netflix screens. K-pop collabs. Joshua Hyunho Lee is everywhere—and today, he’s on Ultimate Bias. JRE sits down with the XO, Kitty star and true triple threat (actor, dancer, singer!) to talk all things stage vs. screen, filming in Korea, and the friendships that formed on set. But first: a chaotic round of “This or That” and a hilarious fashion-themed “Pass or Fail.”

Plus, in this week’s K-News segment:

Why Stray Kids’ Seattle concert sparked a wave of outrage (and not from the fans).

How SEVENTEEN fans went full K-drama with boats and boba to celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary.

SHINee’s emotional tribute to Jonghyun and their 17th year together

Super Junior returns for a 20th anniversary comeback.

And YG’s surprise new girl group is already raising eyebrows—and expectations.

We also preview Netflix’s new animated film Kpop Demon Hunters and what makes the Saja Boys your new fave villains. It’s a stacked episode—let’s go.

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This week on Ultimate Bias, it's absolute chaos as we welcome xikers to the pod! DANN and JRE reunite after filming in Korea—spoiler: aegyo battles were had—and Dana drops a fresh batch of K-pop news you need to know. We’re breaking down the latest K-CON lineup, how Jin and Tom Cruise are teaming up, RIIZE's historic Austin City Lights debut, SM Town highlights, and a stacked list of comebacks from IU, SEVENTEEN, SHINee, and more.

Plus, stay tuned for a wild interview with xikers that proves why they’re one of the most entertaining rookie groups out there.

Listen now and catch the full interview + games on our YouTube channel!

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In this episode of Ultimate Bias: The K-Popcast, it’s DANN’s debut as host — and he’s not holding back! With our co-hosts JRE and Dana, the trio dives into the latest K-Pop news, including ATEEZ’s massive 2025 world tour, Kai’s long-awaited solo comeback, and G-Dragon’s emotional stage reunion with BIGBANG. Oh… and MINHO. Kinda naked. (Not really.)

Then it’s time to welcome our special guests: JUST B!

From honest conversations about music and teamwork, to big dreams and behind-the-scenes stories, the members open up like never before.

💥 News highlights:

– ATEEZ “In Your Fantasy” World Tour 2025

– Kai returns with “Wait On Me”

– G-Dragon, Taeyang, Daesung reunite on stage

– Apink celebrates 14 years

– Stray Kids’ Seungmin covers Billie Eilish

– ENHYPEN’s Jay channels Bon Jovi

– Minho... steals the end of the show 👀

🎧 Don’t forget to head over to Youtube for Part 2 where we put JUST B THROUGH IT, with our endless aegyo games! They loved it! (They did not love it!)

#JustB #UltimateBiasKPopcast #KpopNews #KpopPodcast #ATEEZ #Kai #GDragon #StrayKids #Enhypen

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Dana is finally in Los Angeles, so she's in the studio with JRE to talk about some epic K-pop moments — starting with Dana's first ever visit to one of the podcast's favorite restaurants in Koreatown, Louder's, and a very personal J-Hope concert experience we won’t forget. Plus, we’re reuniting for SM Town and we might be roaming around, so come say hi!

Then we dive into the latest in K-pop news:

Mark Lee’s global domination with his first solo album The Firstfruit, hitting #1 in 20+ countries — and yes, he’s also now the face of Tim Hortons Korea (Canada REPRESENT!)

Daesung’s emotional comeback with D’s WAVE — a rock-inspired album two years in the making, and an Asia tour to match.

Jay Park’s not retiring! His “Serenades & Body Rolls” tour is taking over the globe.

EXO celebrates 13 years of music, friendship, and feels — with a reunion fan meeting in the works.

Plus: Xikers is back with “Breathe” and they’ll be on the show April 28th!

We’re also gearing up for SM Town — sharing who we’re excited to see, the collabs we hope for, and what it must feel like for rookie groups to share the stage with legends.

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In this week's mini episode we have big news about Lara of Katseye, who just came out as queer on Weverse — and it might be a first for K-pop. Meanwhile, NewJeans lost their case, announced a hiatus, and got hit with a “we’re disappointed” from ADOR. Min Heejin? Lost another case and got fined. It's been a week.

But hey — J-Hope dropped “Mona Lisa” and it’s basically running the planet. Onew’s back with an English single, Beomgyu’s solo era is coming fast, and RIIZE is dropping their first full album. Oh, and everyone’s going on tour — G-Dragon, BIBI, Xdinary Heroes... better start saving.

Hot takes, headlines, and a little chaos. Let’s gooooo!!

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Kicking off Season 2 of the Ultimate Bias K-Popcast, SORN is joined by JRE and Dana to break down the biggest headlines in K-pop and sits down with a very special guest—(G)I-DLE’s MINNIE!

SORN and MINNIE reunite at Cube Entertainment for an in-depth conversation all about MINNIE’s latest solo release, HER. From the creative process to the raw emotions behind the music, MINNIE opens up in a way only a best friend could.

Meanwhile, JRE shares his wild LISA encounter, and the team reacts to BABYMONSTER’s extended tour and Starship’s surprise announcement of a new boy group—before their girl group KiiiKiii even debuts.

Dana has the latest headlines in K-pop, including:

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