It's a K-pop Thing
A podcast by two journalists and K-pop fans who love to bring a little nuance to the fan experience. Hosted by Theresa Avila and Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum, two journalists, friends, and fellow K-pop multi-stans, each episode of It's a K-pop Thing explores the fan culture and the stories behind the people who've helped grow K-pop into a global phenomenon.
In each episode you can expect analysis and commentary on trending K-pop news stories with the right amount of background and context for new and old fans alike. It's a K-pop Thing is, "the show where we talk about all the things that make K-pop distinctly K-pop." Follow the Show: @IKPTpod on Instagram
It's a K-pop Thing
All Hail HYUNA! (Special Segment: Battle of the B-sides)
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We've tabled the reporting this week to bring you a special bonus episode in the form of a little game we're calling, "Battle of the B-sides."
Now, before you get ahead of yourself—there is no singing OR actual "battle" taking place. Instead, we're taking a deep dive into the B-sides of one of our favorite K-pop artists to figure out which non-title-track is our favorite.
Here’s how it works:
- Two teams will each share their Top 2 album B-sides from an artist and then will make the case for why it’s that idol’s “winning” B-side! A not-so-impartial judge will help to choose a winner over a few rounds of debate.
- By the end of it all, we hope you’ll come away with a deeper appreciation for an artist’s music as well some new songs to listen to!
To make this all happen, we've invited our friends over at the Kpopcast to join us for our inaugural Battle of the B-sides: HYUNA Edition!
That's right—for this episode we’re starting off with none other than the remarkable, one-of-a-kind, and iconic HYUNA!
EPISODE RUNDOWN:
- Team Intros: "Sounds Like K-pop" VS "The Return of 2PM" (3:24)
- First Impressions of HYUNA (5:53)
- Round 1: "Get Outta My House" VS "ICE ICE" (17:28)
- Round 2: "Freaky" VS "Show Window" (30:01)
- THE BEST B-SIDE! (44:11)
- Hopes for HYUNA Moving Forward (53:31)
HYUNA B-SIDE SONGS MENTIONED:
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It's a K-pop Thing is hosted by two journalists and longtime K-pop stans, Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum and Theresa Avila.
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