Episode 33 - Material Girls

Episode 33 - Material Girls

We're back from our mini hiatus and we've got quite a few things to discuss. Petey recounts a few of the things he ate whilst visiting Vegas, including his first Korean BBQ experience. The guys discuss Crayon Pop's positive reception as Lady Gaga's opening act, The unoftunate circumstances surrounding Park Bom, and Jo Kwon inimitable fierceness. Additionally, we also give our thoughts on f(x)'s new album, "Red Light". All that and more await when you press play, so do it!

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Episode 31 - Hallyujuku On Crack

Episode 31 - Hallyujuku On Crack

This week, Petey shares his new favorite thing, plus the guys speculate how much of a trainwreck the American remake of the Reply/Answer Me series is gonna be, talk about Chrome Entertainment two new debut groups, underrated groups, and Running Man's epic milestone. Additionally, Petey gets his next Drama assignment. All this and more is found once you press play, so do it already! 빨리! 빨리! 빨리!

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Episode 30 - Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!

Episode 30 - Fire! Fire! Fire! Fire!

On this episode, the guys discuss AKB48's new security measures and in-depth (not really) election coverage. We also talked about the fan-assisted reconnection of Roue 0, Kevin being forced to apologize, and Mystic89 getting into the idol game. Finally we cover several notable new releases, including a World Cup hype track from Wa$$up, an #interesting new track from Topp Dogg, PSY and Snoop Dogg's much-anticipated adventurous morning after anthem, and Taeyang lighting stuff on fire. Don't miss the fun!

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Episode 29 - The Ratchetry Is Strong In This One

Episode 29 - The Ratchetry Is Strong In This One

This week on Hallyujuku we get exceptionally ratchet with Nada of Wa$$up and Jay Park. Additionally, we have our immediate first impressions of U-Kiss's new music video, look forward to the next stages or Based Kyary's global conquest, and hope for the best from PSY premiering his new track on Jimmy Kimmel. Plus we have our thoughts on the album we picked at random at the K-Pop booth at ACen, MYNAME's 2nd Single album. Turn up, sucka!

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Episode 23 - Don’t lie to me, this isn’t a crunchy roll.

Episode 23 - Don’t lie to me, this isn’t a crunchy roll.

On this new Hallyujuku, Petey squees some more about Crayon Pop, Kaz cautiously praises a Skrillex song, the guys discuss Crunchyroll spinning off their K-Drama into its own site and paywall, some more #YearOfTheRapper, SNSD's Hyoyeon's thuggish tendencies, uncomfortable gifs, and 2NE1 and Babymetal having their fans pandered to in a Buzzfeed listicle. Additionally, we bitch at YG some more. Then we wrap it with some food talk, in which Petey rambles on about making Kimbap and Kaz expands on his ramen cooking tips.

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Episode 22 - Snidely Whiplash, School Disciplinarian

Episode 22 - Snidely Whiplash, School Disciplinarian

On this tardy episode of Hallyujuku (sorry), we discuss the highly anticipated (mainly by Petey) new release by Crayon Pop, the no-less anticipated release by APink, Shinee's Key reaching out to a troubled fan, and even more shenanigans by Lee Soo Man. Additionally we each give our thoughts on the movies we picked for each other a couple of weeks ago, Silenced and The Man From Nowhere. Press play and stuff.

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Episode 20 - The Three Powers

Episode 20 - The Three Powers

Warning: Possibly Offensive Humor Contained

On this episode of Hallyujuku, we are joined by Austin, Texas resident Roberto Villegas of CorsmicRadio.tv to discuss Japan Nite at SxSw. Before that we discuss many things with Roberto. Including explaining the "Three Powers" of K-Pop, the copycat nature of pop music as applied to K-Pop, and more. Petey also mentions the imminent visit to his hometown Miami by Block B, and his hope for what its success entails for future K-Pop concerts in South Fla. All that and so much more! Play that ish, son!

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Episode 19 - GI Is Tremendous

Episode 19 - GI Is Tremendous

On this episode of Hallyujuku, we discuss our love of G.I. and their mini-album Tremendous now that we finally got to give the whole thing a listen. We also discuss our further thoughts on 2NE1 and SNSD's respective releases. Additionally, we discuss AKB48 recruiting temporary adult members, Simon D teaming up with Jay Park, the stacked K-Pop lineup that is set to perform in Shanghai, and some more YG kvetching. We also give a couple of movie recommendations for you guys. Get down on this and press play.

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Episode 18 - Anthemy

Episode 18 - Anthemy

This week on Hallyujuku, we discuss how well Nicole's doing post-Kara, the latest machinations from AKB48, and their newest single (which also happens to be Oshima Yuko's graduation single). Additionally, we give our respective thoughts on this week's big releases from Girls' Generation and 2NE1. Do they live up to the hype and our corresponding expectations? All that plus Petey's thoughts on My Love From Another Star's conclusion are found once you press play. 

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Episode 17 - Soy Un Dorito

Episode 17 - Soy Un Dorito

On this Hallyujuku, in addition to co-opting an EatYourKimchi joke, we discuss Kyary Pamyu Pamyu's new video and immiment global domination, Korean Censorship officials getting their panties in a bunch, what everyday Koreans actually listen to, and even a little on g.o.d.'s surprise comeback. Ultimately we also discuss the ongoing saga of Girls' Generation's and 2NE1's respective comebacks and the continuing machinations surrounding them. All that and more await you. Enjoy!

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Episode 16 - The Mild Wrath of K-Pop Mark

Episode 16 - The Mild Wrath of K-Pop Mark

On this episode of Hallyujuku, we discuss the upcoming parallel comebacks of Girls' Generation and 2NE1. We look at some of the machinations, expectations and seemingly suspicious unforeseen circumstances surrounding their upcoming releases. We also birth a new character in K-Pop Mark. Additionally we discuss comebacks from Sunmi and Ladies Code, as well as a strong follow up single from Mamamoo. Ultimately, we have our discussion of Goong/Princess Hours, including our struggles with the male romantic lead and Petey's overall impressions as the KDrama newb. All that awaits you and more!

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Episode 15 - Give Us The Socks or We Flip The Table

Episode 15 - Give Us The Socks or We Flip The Table

안녕!

On this episode of Hallyujuku, we discuss our thoughts on Sports Chosun's Girl Group rankings, look forward Crayon Pop's upcoming helmet-less comeback, threaten to flip tables for character socks, poke fun but ultimately celebrate GP Basic's comeback, gripe about YG's flakiness, and ultimately take a look at the changing landscape of K-Pop. All that and more of our usual shenanigans. Enjoy!

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Episode 14 - Nostalgia and Sentimentality

Episode 14 - Nostalgia and Sentimentality

On this week's Hallyujuku, we discuss YG's promise of a summer BigBang comeback, our lack of confident in that being a reality, new releases from B.A.P. and 2PM, and the important discussions sparked by Ga-In's latest music video. Ultimately, we spend the last segment of the show rambling about how much we love Reply 1997/Answer Me 1997. All that awaits you and more. Hit play already!

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