Episode 170 - Happyface's Angry Phase

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 (Above Live) (ENG / CHN)
BiSH / NON TiE-UP[OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Petey
[MV] Apink(에이핑크) _ I'm so sick(1도 없어)
[MV] MOMOLAND(모모랜드) _ BAAM
[M/V] UNB- BLACK HEART (유앤비 - 블랙하트)
(MV) 데카당 DECADENT - 병 Disease
Decadent : Decadent Review on KoreanIndie.com

Headlines
Debunking the “Factory” Narrative: K-Pop’s Authenticity and Shifting Gender Politics
[Update] Happyface Entertainment is suing YG Entertainment for the ‘MIXNINE’ debacle
MBKE’s trademark application for ‘T-ara’ rejected, KIPRIS say MBKE need T-ara member approval
Solji said she’ll be coming to Japan with EXID in August, it’s happening (hopefully)