Old R from Kpop Sunbaes joins me for a deep dive into H.O.T. and first generation Kpop!! Buckle up for two and a half hours of things you didn't know you didn't know about H.O.T. as they celebrate their 25th anniversary.

And be sure to check out her complete history series on H.O.T. coming soon!! https://youtu.be/ivzV1kXsxZY

Filmi Girl's Idol Cast

Episode 41

Music critic Patrick St. Michel joins me to discuss the State of Jpop in 2021, the City Pop boom, and how AKB48 conquered the pop charts. Find out our Jpop SOTY!

Episode 42

I'm joined by two long time Johnny's & Associates fans as we run down "Johnny's Festival ～Thank you 2021 Hello 2022～" and discuss Johnny's fandom, the state of Johnny's in 2022, and more in this special BOU! NEN! KAI! themed episode.

Episode 44

David Turner of Penny Fractions joins me to talk about music business, the business of Kpop, and the ways fans can misinterpret both. We pick apart the big question: What are the Big Three, really?

Episode 45

It's the long awaited return of one of my most popular guests! The ex-A.R.M.Y. from episode 24 returns to discuss the end of BTS, their legacy, and the state of Kpop in America today.

Episode 49

The Rise and Fall of the Hip Hop Idol--taking you from the early days of Korean Hip Hop to today... through an idol lens. Music from Mino, Zico, TOP, BigBang, Block B, and ToppDogg, etc. Enjoy!

Episode 50

Another old episode from my vaults. This time introducing the wonderful playback singer Mohammed Rafi! Please enjoy!

My Filmi Mix Tape

Introduction to Mohammed Rafi

Get Ready to be Boyzvoiced! I bring back the Exiled Fan herself to discuss the cult Norwegian film from Espen Eckbo and Henrik Elvestad. We discuss Boyzvoice, boy bands generally, Scandinavian Top 40, and so much more!

Episode 54

I'm joined by Hannah of the Nante Japan podcast to discuss J-Pop vs K-pop, idols, idol culture, and the BBC documentary on Johnny Kitagawa. 

Please note that there is a content warning for discussion of child sexual abuse. You can skip ahead to about 47:30 to avoid it. We do mention the documentary a couple of times after that point but not in regards to the CSA.

Episode 55

My guest for this episode is Ellie the Girl Group fan and we dig into the differences between J-Pop idols and K-Pop idols; the fallout of Produce 48; what happens when Sherlock fans meet SHINee fans; and I lament what could have been with BigBang at Coachella... plus I shill for my favorite idols: A.B.C-Z.

Episode 57

In a special #Pride episode, I'm joined by Vera to discuss the great Kenny Ortega! We get into Shag the Movie and the High School Musical series, why Glee was demonic, and why we loved Stockard Channing's sexual energy in Grease.

Episode 58

The first part in a series on the rise and fall and rebirth of TVXQ. This is really a prologue to their story, taking you through the beginnings of SM Entertainment and the birth of K-Pop.

Episode 59

Part 2 of my series on the Rise and Fall and Rebirth of TVXQ. This episode covers 2003-2005, featuring the state of Korean pop, Bae Yong Joon Fever, and the most popular Korean boy group of the era: SG Wannabe.

Episode 60

Part 3 of my series on the Rise and Fall and Rebirth of TVXQ. This episode covers 2006-2008, featuring Koda Kumi (one of the three queens of J-pop), Junsu's dad jokes, some classic J-pop bangers, and the biggest boy group rivalry of the era: TVXQ vs BigBang.

Episode 61

Part 4 of the Rise and Fall and Rebirth of TVXQ covering the years 2009-2012, from the long courthouse walk by Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu to the final resolution with S.M. Entertainment 3 years and four months later.

Episode 62 TVXQ 4

I bring back Jessica the Ninety One fan from episode 53 for a Super Duper BLOCKBUSTER review of the Kazakh boy band's new album: GAP. We cover everything from Adorkable to the protests in Zhanaozen and back again. Fan chants, villains, and an independent idol group just trying to survive in a hostile market...

Episode 64

My guest is Zach Langley Chi Chi of "I'm So Popular" and we discuss the great Sawada Kenji aka "Julie" and the 1979 classic "The Man Who Stole the Sun."

Episode 65

Four time returning champion Brigit is back to discuss one of the most tedious books on idols I've encountered: Idol Burning! We go deep into the novel, what it means to stan, our experiences in fandom, and much, much more!

Episode 66

"Alice in Japanese Wonderlands" with Amanda Kennell is the topic today! We discuss Alice in Wonderland and her history and many, many adaptations in Japan.

Episode 67

K-Pop Book Club reads Jessica Jung's Shine and Bright! I bring on Old R of the K-Pop Sunbaes and previous guest Ellie to discuss Jessica's story, S.M. Entertainment, the inner workings of K-Pop, and much, much more!

Episode 68

In this extra nice episode of the Idolcast, I bring on a baby A.B.C-Z fan to discuss THE GREATEST IDOL GROUP OF ALL TIME in advance of their final release as a five member unit. We discuss the group and go through some of our favorite songs. Links to performance videos will be in the show notes on my website!

Episode 69 NICE

I'm joined by idol expert Patrick Galbraith to discuss the scandal at the Agency Formerly Known as Johnny's & Associates and the good and bad of being an idol fan.

Episode 70

Friend of the pod Vera returns for a blockbuster episode heading BACK TO THE BEACH to discuss real life Disney Princess Annette Funicello and the Beach Party movies of the 1960s.

Episode 71

Part one of a deep dive into BigBang's K-Pop masterpiece: MADE. This episode looks at the origins of YG Entertainment and the beginnings of the hip-hop and rap scene in Korea.

Episode 72

Part 2 of my series on K-Pop's magnum opus: BigBang's MADE. This episode covers the years 2006-2008, including the initial run of singles and ending with the controversy surrounding "Lies."

Episode 73

I'm joined by the Exiled Fan to discuss the Beatles Cinematic Universe and the transformation of the Beatles from a rock band to an IP.

Episode 74

Monia joins me for this Very Special episode discussing "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" seasons one through three!

Episode 75

Filmi Girl takes you on a guided tour of SHINee's 2018 3-part album The Story of Light.

Episode 15

Idolcast and Kpopalypse talk Kpop fandom, sport, and cats. 

Enjoy!

Bonus Episode 4 KPOPALYPSE

A long talk with a former Army who spills the dirt on her days in the trenches and we talk about music, music, music, and more music.

Intro song is Dviinlwwr [심해어] by Khundipanda 
GO CHECK OUT MORE: https://soundcloud.com/hatefullmind

Episode 24

Nick from thebiaslist.com guests on this mega-super-JPOP edition of the Idol Cast. We talk about what makes Johnny's so great and unique; what separates Jpop from Kpop; what IS an idol; express our deep love for songwriter Tommy Clint and more!

Music from AAA, A.B.C-Z, Kis-My-Ft2, KAT-TUN, Hey! Say! JUMP, TMRevolution, Yamashita Tomohisa, and more!

Episode 31

I'm an American fan of Asian pop culture and especially of East Asian pop music.  I've spent 20+ years learning about this corner of pop culture and hope to be a bridge between East and West. All opinions are my own. 

Show notes and other writings from the past decade-plus can be found on my website.

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