Unbiased - A podcast about a rookie K-pop fan that wants to become an expert

Welcome to Fomo Daily’s Unbiased. A podcast about a rookie K-Pop fan that wants to become and expert. In each episode, Anna will assign Sean a new K-Pop artist to check out... Sean will do an Internet deep dive and bring in unbiased opinions and questions for her.

In Episode 10, Sean and Anna will discuss BIGBANG.

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•00:48 - First impressions and introduction to BIGBANG

•02:47 - Members of the Group: G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Seungri, Daesung

•07:54 - The BIGBANG Story: Sean's initial discovery, From trainees to worldwide superstars, Success in Japan, International recognition by publications like Forbes

•13:50 - Favorite Songs: "FXXK IT," "LOSER," Everything on M.A.D.E.

•16:10 - A word from the Unbiased Hosts, the Fomo Daily Shop, and Audible

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•19:55 - Interview with Danny Im of 1TYM/YG & Danny's K-Pop Podcast: GD & Taeyang as trainees, T.O.P having to overcome looking too good, and 1TYM's influence (or lack thereof) on BIGBANG as a group

Danny Im has a new podcast out soon! Be sure to check it out @dannyim!

•30:38 - Final Thoughts, Corrections & Omissions, Sean and Anna's Farewell For Season 1

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Welcome to Fomo Daily’s Unbiased. A podcast about a rookie K-Pop fan that wants to become and expert. In each episode, Anna will assign Sean a new K-Pop artist to check out... Sean will do an Internet deep dive and bring in unbiased opinions and questions for her.

In Episode 9, Sean and Anna will discuss INFINITE.

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•00:16 - First impressions and introduction to INFINITE

•03:09 - Title tracks, Anna does INFINITE karaoke

•05:38 - Pre-debut shows and reality television programming, You Are My Oppa, Epik High & Tablo's influence on the group, Tablo controversy and leaving Woollim

•08:27 - Anna's roommate working directly with INFINITE

•11:07 - Landscape of the K-pop scene at the time of INFINITE's debut, BIGBANG, GD & T.O.P, Sistar, SHINee, SuperJunior, 2PM, etc.

•13:27 - Comparisons to BTS, knife dancing

•14:41 - Biases, favorite songs - Back, Bad, The Eye

•21:43 - Sub-units, INFINITE-F & INFINITE-H, Toheart, discussion of sub-units in K-pop in general

•30:10 - Final Thoughts, Corrections & Omissions, Suggestion For Next Episode

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Welcome to Fomo Daily’s Unbiased. In this podcast, Anna will assign Sean a new KPOP artist to check out each week... Sean will do an Internet deep dive and bring in unbiased opinions and questions for her.

In Episode 8, Sean and Anna will discuss IU.

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•00:16 - First impressions and introduction to IU

•04:32 - Old IU vs. New IU, Discussion of Palette and the inclusion of callbacks to older style, look, and music

•05:55 - Does IU have a unique style as a kpop artist? Indie sound, natural talent, and LOEN Entertainment

•08:55 - Does IU write and produce her own music? Discussion of her role in Chat-Shire & Palette

•12:10 - Popularity, Super Junior scandal, Trying to buy a kpop album in Koreatown NYC

•17:35 - Favorite Songs - Ending Scene, Palette, Can't Love You Anymore, Through The Night, Dear Name, Jam Jam

•20:26 - IU & Kdrama - Dream High, Producers, Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo

•24:57 - Final Thoughts, Corrections & Omissions, Suggestion For Next Episode

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References:

Dingo Music: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtCiO5t2voB14CmZKTkIzPQ

Welcome to Fomo Daily’s Unbiased. In this podcast, Anna will assign Sean a new KPOP artist to check out each week... Sean will do an Internet deep dive and bring in unbiased opinions and questions for her.

In Episode 7, Sean and Anna will discuss TWICE.

•00:00 - First impressions and introduction to TWICE

•01:58 - Survival Shows - Sixteen, Kpop Star, Unpretty Rapstar, Show Me The Money, King of Mask Singer

•04:19 - Sean discovers aegyo and learns its place in Korean culture and different Kpop concepts (TWICE - “Sha Sha Sha,” Secret Garden “You’ve Got a Message” Ringtone, BLACKPINK - “oppa” in “Boombayah”)

•11:00 - How does TWICE hold up to other groups and what is TWICE’s place in the industry? Sean and Anna have an affinity for TWICE’s playful nature and JYP’s training and integration of members from around Asia

•12:48 - Discussion of Members and Biases: Tzuyu, Momo, Sana, Nayeon, Dahyun, Jihyo, Jeongyeon, Chaeyoung, & Mina

•18:13 - Tzuyu’s Taiwan-China Scandal, JYP Apology

•22:08 - Upcoming Japanese and/or Korean Comeback

•27:16 - Final Thoughts, Corrections & Omissions, Suggestion For Next Episode

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References:

TWICE “Sha Sha Sha" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rleQEgCqUQQ

Dahyun Body Worship Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=La_CzWUUnEo

Recap of Tzuyu Scandal - http://www.koreaboo.com/news/summary-of-tzuyu-scandal/

Sean and Anna's Reaction to IU "Palette" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWy3N_YtTJw

Welcome to Fomo Daily’s Unbiased. In this podcast, Anna will assign Sean a new KPOP artist to check out each week... Sean will do an Internet deep dive and bring in unbiased opinions and questions for her.

In Episode 6, Sean and Anna will discuss K.A.R.D.

•00:00 - First impressions and introduction to K.A.R.D

•03:34 - Anna’s hesitance to like a co-ed group, Sean’s first experience following a Kpop group from the very beginning of their career, Reasons why Sean likes K.A.R.D, Blogging/Twitter when obsessing over an artist

•07:00 - Why will K.A.R.D survive as a coed group compared to past groups? What other co-ed groups have existed? Do co-ed groups struggle to find a concept compared to all-female and all-male groups? Has the Kpop landscape changed in a way that allows for the successful assimilation of co-ed groups?

•12:43 - “Oh Nana” & “Don’t Recall,” Hidden KARDs, Musical Style, K.A.R.D. meanings, Biases, The role of a leader within a group

•20:12 - Somin in Japan, Jiwoo’s training and inclusion in other groups

•22:45 - Anna’s bias, Anna’s growing interest in K.A.R.D through Sean, Speculation on “Rumor” (recorded pre-release of "Rumor")

•27:40 - Final Thoughts, Corrections & Omissions, Suggestion for Next Episode

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References:

"K-POP STUDY: K.A.R.D - How They Made It Work": https://youtu.be/uj7xvGO17OU