Ultimate Bias Podcasts

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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In this festive episode, we dive into G-Dragon's exciting return to the Inkigayo stage and the buzz it’s creating. We celebrate Stray Kids, SEVENTEEN, and Jungkook for their standout wins at the Billboard Awards, and discuss the incredible rise of rookie group ILLIT, smashing records with their debut track, "Magnetic."

On a more somber note, we explore HOLLAND’s heartbreaking hiatus announcement and VANNER’s Hyesung’s military discharge due to mental health challenges—how much is too much for agencies to share?

Plus, NewJeans opens their quirky JEANZ Instagram account, Mark Lee makes waves at his own look-alike contest, and Onew gears up for his 2025 comeback and tour!

Make sure to stick around for a special giveaway announcement and details on Kino’s upcoming tour.

Don’t forget to DM us on Instagram @ultimatebiaspod for a pre-release link to our DPR IAN D&D episode!

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This week on Ultimate Bias Podcast, we’ve got some festive news and heated headlines! 🎤

Somebody close to the show (WE WISH) has been added to the Inkigayo Christmas lineup, and we’re thrilled.

Plus, what’s happening with VCHA and JYP? From lawsuits to shocking revelations, we’ll unpack it all, including the 77-page legal drama and KG’s bold claims. 🧾

We’re also breaking down all the K-Pop winners from this year’s Billboard Awards 🏆, giving you the scoop on Mark from NCT's postponed solo debut, and celebrating BTS Jungkook’s adorable new YouTube channel for his dog, BAM. 🐾 Finally, we’ll touch on the surprising role of K-Pop in South Korea's pro-democracy protests. 🌟

And don’t miss the exciting holiday surprises we’ve got in store—just in time for the season! 🎁

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It’s officially award season, and we’ve got ALL the tea for you! In this jam-packed episode, we’re diving into the latest headlines, reactions, and jaw-dropping performances from the K-pop world.

🔥 T.O.P is Back!

T.O.P confirmed his 2025 solo album in the most random way (on a wine post, of all places). Plus, he’s set to star as the villain in Squid Game 2—cue our collective heart eyes. Could we see him reunite with the other Big Bang members for a tour? We’re manifesting!

💫 Hoshi Meets G-Dragon:

Seventeen’s Hoshi had the ultimate fanboy moment at the MAMAs, and G-Dragon’s grin says it all. If you know, you know.

🎄 SEVENTEEN at Disneyland:

The boys made history as the first K-pop group to perform at The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular at Star Wars Land. Catch our reactions to their festive performance of Santa Claus Is Coming to Town.

🎷 V’s Jazzy Comeback:

Taehyung’s jazz track Winter Ahead featuring Park Hyo Shin is topping charts, and we’re here for the cinematic vibes. We break down his stunning music videos, his military-era Instagram aesthetic, and… his unexpectedly “beefy” dance moment.

🏆 Melon Music Awards Highlights:

We’re still buzzing over the show-stopping performances by ATEEZ, IVE, aespa, (G)I-DLE, and more! Plus, the drama with BTS and Melon’s apology—it’s a whole thing.

💔 Farewells & New Beginnings:

fromis_9 and Loossemble are parting ways with their agencies, and NewJeans is leaving ADOR (?!). Meanwhile, IU is set to star in a new drama, and (G)I-DLE has re-signed with Cube.

🎁 Giveaways Galore:

Don’t miss our Kino tour ticket giveaway and exclusive POW Polaroid contest to celebrate their Jingle Ball appearance in New York City!

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In this episode of the Ultimate Bias K-Popcast, we dive into all the jaw-dropping moments from the MAMA Awards, both in the USA and Japan. From performances that made us emotional to surprises that had fans buzzing, we’re covering it all.

We're unpacking the highlights of the 2024 MAMA Awards:

Plus, we’re sharing personal updates, from Dana attending a Jungkook lookalike contest to our Thanksgiving plans.

Who do you think won the night for each show—and overall? Tune in and tell us your thoughts!

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Join host JRE and his co-host Dana for this packed episode full of tour news, big announcements, and your favorite idols! Here's what we're diving into this week:

✨ Stray Kids dropped their stadium tour announcement, with tickets going on sale immediately. They're hitting iconic venues like Wrigley Field, but is the K-Pop industry treating its western fans fairly? We explore the conversation this could spark about future US tours.

✨ NCT 127 is hitting the road with six members while Taeyong and Jaehyun fulfill their military duties. We’re talking tour cities, how the group dynamic might shift, and our thoughts on partial-member tours.

✨ BABYMONSTER is heading out on their first world tour, even with just four songs released so far. Are more tracks on the way? We’re hyped to hear their killer vocals live and might just try to get them on the show!

✨ Sad news from OMEGA X, who canceled their US tour, possibly due to visa issues. We break down the challenges international artists face when touring in the States.

✨ Min Hee Jin has officially stepped away after a heated ruling involving New Jeans and HYBE. What’s next for her, and how does this impact the industry? Dana has the insights!

✨ Is Bruno Mars making his MAMA Awards debut in Japan? K-Pop’s global reach just keeps growing, and we’re here for it.

✨ Updates on Soobin's hiatus, Jin’s vintage sweatshirt hype, and ATEEZ's new looks in their Dazed Korea photoshoot. We’re reacting live—will this episode officially crown us an ATEEZ stan podcast?

✨ Last but not least, Jingle Ball pre-show performers are here, and our beloved POW will take the stage in Los Angeles and NYC. Plus, catch Wonho at the NYC event!

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