Critical Kpop Podcast
1) Episode 28: The End!
Well, friends, it's been a beautiful run for us here at Critical Kpop, but all good things must come to an end! Episode 28 marks our final episode of the Critical Kpop Podcast. Join Sarah, Tim, and Za...Show More
2) Episode 27: Representation in Kpop
If you think that every Kpop music video is an idol dancing inside a box, there's a whole range of experiences you've missed. On today's episode, Sarah, Tim, and Zander explore just a few of the idols...Show More
3) Episode 26: Taemin Is More
Less is more? Pshhh, Taemin is more! Listen as Sarah, Tim, and Zander geek out over new music and MV's from Taemin. The crew even advances a few crazy theories about the meaning behind "Press Your Num...Show More
4) Episode 25: Fan Club Names Got Us Like 'I'm So Pain'
Join Sarah, Tim, and Zander as they stress over new and old fan club names and the seeming thoughtlessness of entertainment companies. The crew reviews some impressive releases from the likes of AOA C...Show More
5) Episode 24: Revenge of the Heart
It's almost Valentine's Day, and that can only mean one thing here at Critical Kpop: REVENGE! Using popular MVs from the likes of After School, EXID, Dal Shabet, Brown Eyed Girls, and more, Tim and Za...Show More
6) Episode 23: HATE vs. EXIT
What is the best Kpop release of 2016 so far? Will Tim and Zander be taken with the dubstep drop of 4Minute's "Hate" and their album, Act.7, or will they be wooed by the smooth rock of the first part ...Show More
7) Episode 22: Deep Cuts - T-ara's 'Absolute'
There are certain Kpop albums that are so good, so beautiful, that every fan should know them by heart. For whatever reason, though, too many of these albums are nearly forgotten. Deep cuts, a new ser...Show More
8) Episode 21: How a 16 Y.O Kpop Star Changed the World
In 2015, rookie girl group, Twice, enjoyed a successful debut that garnered them millions of fans. Three weeks into 2016, however, it would be difficult to imagine even a casual fan of Kpop for whom C...Show More
9) Episode 20: The Rise and Fall (and Fall) of Kara
On today's episode of the Critical Kpop Podcast we say goodbye to one of Kpop's most iconic groups. Join Tim and Zander as they chart the rise and fall (and fall) of Kara with a close analysis of twel...Show More
10) Episode 19: Say Hello to 2016!
Welcome to 2016! Join Sarah, Tim, and Zander as they gear up for a new year full of great music! Today we tie up a few loose ends from 2015 (did Jun. K, iKon, Gary, and Turbo do enough to save Decembe...Show More