In this episode, we talk about the effects of COVID-19 on various events throughout the industry, strategic partnerships being formed for global expansion, and Brian Ortega slapping Jay Park in the face. All that, plus more YG lies, Petey’s first impressions of Itaewon class, and new NCT 127, Victon, and Itzy. What’s New? KazNCT 127 엔시티 127 '영웅 (英雄…

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In this episode, we have thoughts on the backlash on Amber’s JK News comments, more drama coming out of TS Entertainment, alarming revelations by former-Brave Girls’ Yejin on why she left, and some attempts of reassertion by the totally-not-corrupt producers of “Produce 101 Japan”. All that, new tunes, including True Damage, FAKY, and MAMAMOO, Rein…

On this edition of Hallyujuku Talks. Kaz and Petey sit down to discuss their thoughts on the global box office hit, Parasite. What did the guys think of Director Bong Joon-Ho’s latest runaway success? Hit play and find out! Parasite [Official Trailer] – In Theaters October 11, 2019 Parasite Official Website How Parasite became the most talked-about…

In this episode, we discuss Wonho’s departure from Monsta X, the further aftermath of MNet’s rigging scandals, and CL’s freedom from YG Entertainment. All that, plus new music from ZICO, WayV, (G)I-Dle, AleXa, and Lim Kim. Let’s get it! What’s New? Kaz [MV] MONSTA X(몬스타엑스) _ Follow [MV] ZICO(지코) _ Balloon WayV 威神V 'Love Talk' MV Petey Dreamcatcher …

In this episode of Hallyujuku, the boys are back to discuss SuperM’s debut and their ambitious plans, the latest developments in MNet’s survival show controversies, and some more dunking on YG. All that, plus new tunes from ZICO, CLC, Dreamcatcher, and Se So Neon. Get in on it! What’s New? Kaz SuperM 슈퍼엠 ‘Jopping’ MV [MV] ZICO(지코) _ Human(사람) [MV] …

On this episode, we commemorate f(x)’s 10th anniversary by discussing the departures of almost all the members from SM Entertainment, we talk about Makestar stepping in to try to make good on Sonamoo’s 2017 project TS Entertainment seemingly abandoned, update you on the info on Bighit and Source’s “Global Girl Group Audition”, and give props to Dre…

This week, we discuss BTS getting a much needed and much-deserved break, Chinese K-Pop stars parroting government propaganda, and a former Idol School contestant coming out as bi. All that, plus new tunes, including THE BOYZ, Red Velvet, ITZY, and more! What’s New? We Have An Instagram: Instagram.com/Hallyujuku Kaz [MV] THE BOYZ(더보이즈) _ D.D.D Red V…

On this edition of Talks, Petey & Kaz sit down to discuss the upcoming super group from SM known as SuperM. Will this bold strategy be able to challenge BTS’ throne? SuperM SM Officially Announces Debut Plans For New Boy Group SuperM With Members Of SHINee, EXO, And NCT SME announces Super M boy group made up of EXO, SHINee, NCT members … well, thi…

On this episode, we take a look at BigHit’s acquisition of Source Music, how YG’s issues are affecting their upcoming boy group TREASURE 13’s debut, Daesung coming under fire for illegal activity at one of his buildings, and police investigations of the controversial results of Produce X101. All that, plus new tunes, including NCT Dream, Taemin, an…

On this episode, we discuss the various mixed feelings about BTS performing in Saudi Arabia, Lai Kuan Lin seeking free agency from Cube Entertainment, and RBW endeavoring to provide a showcase for musicians with disabilities. All that, new tunes, including NCT 127, EXO-SC, Heize, and more! What’s New? Kaz [MV] 1TEAM _ ROLLING ROLLING(롤링롤링) NCT 127 …

On this episode, we discuss BTS’ impressive physical sales in the US, Big Hit bolstering their design team for a possible girl group, IOI’s impending reunion, and idols opening up about their mental health. All that, plus new tunes, including WayV, Red Velvet, GFriend, (G)I-DLE, and BABYMETAL. Check it out! What’s New? Kaz WayV 威神V '无翼而飞 (Take Off)…

On this episode, we discuss the latest scandal hitting YG Entertainment while speculating on its fallout, we ponder on the latest progress in K-Pop’s global conquest with Epic Records’ signing of Monsta X, and what it takes to get noticed in the crowded J-Pop idol field. All that, new tunes, including Teen Top, Jay Park, CLC, and more! Smash that p…

On this episode, we discuss TS Entertainment reaching new levels of pettiness in their legal battle against former Secret member Hyosung, Yoo Byung Jae jumping the YG ship and taking his long-time manager with him, and AKS exhibiting their own pettiness pertaining Mahohon’s graduation concert. All that, new tunes, and more! What’s New? Kaz WINNER -…

We’re back again with another fantastic edition of Hallyujuku. On this episode, we reassure ourselves that things will be okay following news of EXID’s Hani and Jeonghwa’s departures from Banana Culture, make note of the next shoe dropping in the Maho Yamaguchi saga with her impending graduation, and give some tempered observations on some possibly…

On this episode, we discuss the unfortunate plight of being a Black Korean dealing with South Korean makeup artists, take a peek at some of the details of the upcoming “Produce 101 Japan”, and speculate on NGT48 hitting the reset button following recent controversies. All that, new tunes, including the highly anticipated BTS comeback, Steve Aoki x …

On this episode, we discuss the finally unveiled BTS Mattel Fashion Dolls, Kang Daniel legally seeking free agency, and the steps Yoon Ji Oh is taking to ensure her own safety. Additionally, Petey talks a bit about some of the things he saw at SXSW 2019, including iKon, Chungha, and more at the Korea Spotlight. All that, plus new tunes, including P…

On this episode, we avoid the elephant in the K-Pop room, for now. Instead, we discuss the escalation in the contract length MNET is asking for in the new edition of Produce, a couple of names from (or formerly from) AKB48 making moves into Korean companies, and the expansion of K-Merch in American retail stores. All that, plus new tunes, and more!…

On this episode, we discuss our relief in seeing BAP finally free, wonder what would come from Park Bom’s upcoming comeback, and speculate on thawing relations between China and Korea to the credit of K-Pop’s ongoing rise. All that, plus some brand new tunes, including new Monsta X, LOONA, Dreamcatcher, and ITZY’s debut, and more! Get on it! What’s…

On this episode, we take a look ahead at some of the East-Asian artists to see at the 2019 SXSW Music Festival, discuss MOLE Entertainment’s lenghty rebuttal of Coco Lee’s claims, and look forward to a couple of debuts and a legendary comeback. All that, plus some new tunes, and a whole lot more! Get in on this! What’s New? Kaz [M/V] SEVENTEEN(세븐틴)…

We’re back in the saddle and ready to dig in to some East-Asian pop culture fun. We discuss IU’s genius real estate moves, MBK losing the battle to trademark T-Ara, and all the fallout from Mahohon speaking out about her assault. All that, new tunes, and a whole lot more! Get on it! What’s New? Kaz [MV] GFRIEND(여자친구) _ Sunrise(해야) [MV] HUTA (LEE MI…

This week, we take a look at the continuing protests by Pristin’s fandom, we speculate on the brewing situation between Coco (formerly?) of CocoSori and her (former?) management MOL Entertainment, and we shake our head at the mess San E is creating for himself. All that, new tunes, and more! What’s New? Kaz TWICE "YES or YES" M/V 후디 Hoody (with Jay…

On this episode, we now know when Jeon Somi officially debuts under Teddy’s Black Label. Additionally, Happyface Entertainment has questions for YG regarding their new survival show during their MIXNINE court case. Also, BTS continues to conquer all that they lay their eyes on. All that, new tunes, including NCT 127, EXID, Mamamoo, and more! What’s…

On this episode, we discuss Mamamoo’s fan union complaints against RBW and plans to boycott their upcomind concert. Additionally, we take a look at the various recent controversies surrounding BTS and Bighit’s response to them. All that, plus new tunes, including EXO, Jennie, K/DA, and more. Get up on it! What’s New? Kaz EXO 엑소 'Tempo' MV EXO 엑소 '節…

On this episode, we discuss the official announcement of YUIMETAL’s departure from BABYMETAL, BlackPink signing with Interscope for possible western excursions, YG’s excuses for the MIXNINE debacle, and CJ E&M’s labor law issues. All that, new tunes, including BABYMETAL, as well as Jay Park, BoA and more! What’s New? Kaz [STATION X 0] John Legend X…

This week, we speculate on the status of Pristin after some employment updates for a couple of the members, we wonder what will actually happen with the purported plans for the members of Blackpink to all have solo debuts, and we commemorate the end of an era as Warner Brothers shuts down Dramafever amidst a K-Entertainment streaming arms race. All…

On this episode, we speculate on HyunA’s imminent departure from Cube and upcoming free agency, follow up on Jeon Somi’s upcoming career path after landing at YG sub-label Black Label, and we also guess at what’s next for Epik High upon leaving YG. All that, plus even more YG roasting, new tunes, and more! What’s New? Kaz NCT 127 ??? 127 'Regular (…

This week, we discuss the mess that is the fallout from Cube’s initial decision to release HyunA and E’Dawn from their contract and their subsequent indecision on the finality of that move. We also take a bit of time to discuss TS Entertainment standing firm in their unwillingness to settle with Hyosung and YG Entertainment pulling out all the stop…

On this episode, we speculate on Scooter Braun's KPop film greenlit by Fox, we speculate on Somi's motivations for leaving JYP, and speculate JYP's plans for their next girl group. All that, plus new tunes, and more! What’s New? Kaz [MV] SOMDEF(썸데프) _ ONE PLUS ONE(원플러스원) (Feat. Loco, Bravo) BTS (방탄소년단) 'IDOL' Official MV Petey [MV] 이달의 소녀 (LOONA) "…

This week, we get a first look at how the cast of the live-action Mulan is shaping up, the career opportunities of Meiqi and Xuanyi following their triumph on Produce 101 China hang in the balance, and bold accusations are being thrown Woollim's way by an estranged fansite admin. All that, new tunes, including the debut of LOONA, and more! What’s N…

We're back with another episode and things are going down in the world of K-Pop. On this episode, we find out it's "blood in, blood out" in Wannable life, Interpol possibly locate APink's harasser, and known abuser Iron has gone AWOL. All that, LGBT representation (sorta) in Asian media, new tunes, and more! What’s New? Kaz [MV] SEVENTEEN(세븐틴) _ Oh…

This week, we discuss Amber signing with a company in the states, CL making it painfully obvious that she is done with YG (the company and the man), and how K-Pop is driving the urge to learn Korean. All that, new tunes, including Jay Park and Mamamoo, and more! Ezketit! What’s New? Kaz 크러쉬 (Crush) - Cereal (Feat. ZICO) MV TWICE(트와이스) "Dance The Ni…

This week, we talk about debunking the usual narrative about K-Pop, Happyface suing YG over the MIXNINE (non)debut nonsense, and MBK hitting a roadblock in their attempt to screw over T-ara. All that, new music, and more! Smash dat play button! What’s New? Kaz [MV] KILLAGRAMZ(킬라그램) _ ICEBOX (Feat. Kisum(키썸), Don Mills) Loco, Hwasa (MAMAMOO) - Don't…

Another new episode of Hallyujuku is finally here. This time we take a look at some dedicated trolling, some contractual liberation, some contractual manipulation, and some some executive deliberation. All that, new tunes, and more! What’s New? Kaz Red Velvet '#Cookie Jar' MV Yubin "숙녀 (淑女)" M/V SHINee 샤이니 'I Want You' MV Petey BLACKPINK - ‘뚜두뚜두 (D…

On this episode, BTS experiences unprecedented crossover success, Katie Kim makes some moves to continue her debut path, Cheska (aka SleepyMinji) is done with music, and Kaz has a bone to pick with Asian Junkie and their take on Jay Park's response to concerns about 6ix9ine. All that, new tunes, and more! What’s New? Kaz [MV] AOA _ Bingle Bangle(빙글…

On this episode, we wonder where Yui-Metal is if not on tour with BABYMETAL, marvel at the continued incompetence of the people taking over Fantagio, empathize with Scooter Braun's predicament, and guess why David Beckham's would allegedly audition for a K-Pop company. All that, new tunes, and more! What’s New? Kaz [MV] KANTO(칸토) _ Salty(시큰둥) GOT7 …

On this edition of Talks, we take a look at Netflix "Original" film Psychokinesis. What did we think of the second live-action film by "Train To Busan" writer/director Yeon Sang-Ho? Hit play and find out! Watch Psychokinesis on NetflixBy Petey Rave & Brandon Cooper

On this episode, we take a look at some people putting in some work. Additionally, we look at YG washing his hands of MIXNINE by cancelling their debut, JYP scrambling to explain away allegation of involvement with an infamous Korean cult, and SM Entertainment making money move in suspicious directions. All that, new tunes, and more! What’s New? Ka…

This week, we speculate what could come from Netflix's upcoming Yoo Jae-Suk-led variety show, we chuckle at the respective agencies of the MIXNINE winning group members scoffing at YG's contract proposals, and celebrate the slight progress in bringing Johnny's into the digital age. All that, new tunes, and more! What’s new? Kaz [MV] San E, Mad Clow…

On this episode, we are perplexed by salty fanboys, take pride in female idols celebrating each other's happiness, and marvel at what it takes to sacrifice your owed money for your freedom. All that, body rolls, new tunes, and more! Episode 164 - Pop Pop Pop, Watching Haters Drop What’s New? Kaz TVXQ! 동방신기 '운명 (The Chance of Love)' MV [MV] MONSTA X…

This week, we talk about the need for some unity, mourn the loss of yet another legendary girl group, and lament the state of the K-Pop industry. All that, a slew of new tunes, and more! Let's do this... together! 파이팅! What’s New? Kaz Wanna One (워너원) - '약속해요 (I.P.U.)' M/V l Special Theme Track PENOMECO 페노메코 'L.I.E (Prod. ZICO)' MV [MV] SLEEPY(슬리피) …

This week, we lament another girl group disbandment in Stellar, wonder what the future holds for Weekly Idol without Doni & Coni, wonder at the pure unbridled insanity of Wannables, and anticipate the new Netflix project starring Seungri and other YG artists. All that, new tunes, and more! What’s New? Kaz Hash Swan - 알렉산더처럼 왕 (Wang Like Alexander) …

This week, we discuss Kris getting (his label to pay the NFL Network to give him) and appearance on TV during the Super Bowl, YG giving money to get his scumbag groupmate out of jail, and Johnny's allowing pictures of their artists on the internet. All that, new tunes, and more! Kaz DEAN - instagram Music Video [M/V] SEVENTEEN(세븐틴) - 고맙다(THANKS) 인피…

This week, we establish our responsibility to help build a K-Pop community to counter-act ridiculous fandom culture. We also anticipate a new transgender group's impact on representation, the insanity surrounding a hastily assembled K-Pop event in London, and SM, JYP, and Big Hit utilizing the almighty Blockchain for... something. All that, new tun…

This week, we start off with our thoughts on Jonghyun's posthumous release music videos. Additionally, we marvel at some Wanna One fansite behaviour in Malaysia, a few fans of a popular girl group using rookie group Busters to cut in line, and what's goinf on with Hip-Hop in China. All that, new tunes, and more! What’s New? JONGHYUN 종현 '빛이 나 (Shini…

This week, we are generally unsurprised by Miss A's official disbandment announcement, MBK's general pettiness in the wake of the remaining T-Ara members' contract expirations, and Korean production companies' inability to cut a timely paycheck. All that, SXSW hype, new tunes, and more! What’s New? Kaz Woodie Gochild - 레츠기릿(Let's Get It) (Feat.Jay …

This week, we lament the loss of another seminal girl group, commend their label for getting their other group off of a sinking ship, discuss defamation law in Korea (kinda, be prepared, we ain't lawyers), and marvel at the determination of angry fangirls. All that, new tunes, and more! (P.S.: This episode was recorded late last week and thus befor…

On this episode, EXO get a little bit extra about MAMA, Running Man is doing encouragingly well, and Produce 101 and AKB48 are going to collaborate somehow on something. All that, new tunes, a potato-induced true love story, and more! Hit dat play button! What’s New? Kaz Blade of the Immortal - Official Trailer Zion.T – '눈(SNOW) (feat.이문세)' M/V GOT…

We're back at it again and this time we've got some world conquest to discuss. We discuss BTS' performance at the AMAs and some of the buzz surrounding their American excursion. We also discuss Min leaving JYP, Laboum's Yulhee (seemingly) leaving the entertainment industry, and Shannon airing some grievances on social media. All that, a bunch of ne…