Hallyujuku Year-End Special Part 1: Girl Groups

Hallyujuku Year-End Special Part 1: Girl Groups

The end of 2014 is upon us and we're doing something crazy and taking this whole week to look back at the year that was through our own eyes. The first part of our recap is gonna be the longest part of our recap and that is girl groups. We look through some of the stand-out debuts that happened this year and the potential we see in these groups. We also take an extensive look through the many established acts that had significant impressions this year and those that had big upswings in status. It's a long episode and we start to lose steam close to the end but we hope you can come along for the ride.

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Episode 49 - Mamamoo's Got Swag

Episode 49 - Mamamoo's Got Swag

On this week's episode of Hallyujuku, we talk about a whole bunch of new releases, including GD and Taeyang being good boys, APink channeling old-school K-Pop, the equation Sistar Member + Male Vocalist = Money, and ultimately how much Mamamoo hit it out of the park and really deserve to be the new hotness. All that, plus EXID going viral and some early 2014 recap talk before we do our proper recap episodes. Hit play and enjoy!

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Episode 47 - #STOPNICKCANNON

Episode 47 - #STOPNICKCANNON

It's a new week of Hallyujuku, and we've got some things to talk about. We define the term try-hard with help from Zico, we squirm at rapists disguised as "pick-up artists", we bemoan SM's blatant pettiness, and wonder what Japanese music industry's love affair with CDs could stem from and how it could affect music revenues world-wide. Ultimately, we send a clarion call to end the heinous crimes against quality content committed by one Nick Cannon. Listen in and join the cause! 

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Episode 46 - Dipped Their Toe In The Ratchetry Pool

Episode 46 - Dipped Their Toe In The Ratchetry Pool

This week on the show, we cover quite a few topics. We discuss teasers from a couple of groups about to debut and the upcoming unit from YG (that we didn't know the members of when we recorded). We also discuss the awesome Mexican confusing their faves by throwing their panties on stage. We also take a deep look at the much-anticipated and ambitious new releases from Epik High and Gaeko. All that and more! Check it!

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Episode 45 - The Call For Moderation

Episode 45 - The Call For Moderation

This week on the Hallyujuku, we go through different instances of fandoms being stupid. Be it people being jealous of other people's fortune or sasaengs taking their fandom too far. Additionally, we discuss assholes threatening people online and the psychological harm it can cause. Plus, Petey adds an extra half-hour or content just so we don't end on a downer. All that and more! Get it!

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Episode 44 - No Idol Left Behind

Episode 44 - No Idol Left Behind

This week on Hallyujuku, we talk about the possible dynamic shift that the end of high-five events could foretell for AKB48. Additionally, we cover the possibilities of CL's US foray, what it all means for those seemingly left behind, and what part a new girl group debuting for YG could play in all of it. Plus, Kaz gives his initial impressions of It's Okay, That's Love. All that and more when you press play.

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Episode 41 - The Struggle Is Real

This week, we talk about more of the struggles of K-Pop, like Julien Kang trying to drink with Koreans, and idol managers' illegal car mods. Additionally, we talk Nicole following Lee Hyori's path towards her solo debut, T-Ara aiming to conquer the clubs, and FEMM finishing up their album promotion cycle with an amazing music video. All that awaits you when you press play!

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Episode 40 - Kaz & Petey Rant About The Industry Again

Episode 40 - Kaz & Petey Rant About The Industry Again

This week, Kaz and Petey rant about the industry again. Luckily, it's for the last of the headlines so there's plenty fun to be had before then. We discuss more #YearOfTheRapper, and talk American remakes of East-Asian content and the possibilities of them being good. Lastly, we give our thoughts on Petey's random K-Pop Con Booth find, BtoB's mini-album 뛰뛰빵빵(Beep Beep). All that and more!

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Episode 39 - Sunny's Taking Her Talents Down To Roommate

Episode 39 - Sunny's Taking Her Talents Down To Roommate

This week on Hallyujuku, we look at the final product of the Spica sub-unit, Spica.S and share our thoughts on the MV and what it might mean for B2M's plans for them and Kim Boa. We also take a look at the new additions to SBS Reality Show, Roommate as they gear up for their second season and whether they will help the show succeed (spoiler: probably not). Lastly, Petey finally gives his thoughts on the show Kaz recommended to him waaay back, Air City and how the Korean Drama format may not be the best one for it. All that and more when you hit play! Enjoy! 

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Episode 37 - They Did It!

Episode 37 - They Did It!

This week on Hallyujuku, we talk about some of the new tunes that have caught our attention this week, including the US debut of SPICA, we discuss "Roommate" cast member Song Ga-yeon's impressive Pro-MMA debut, some fantasy East-West collabs, and Wu Yi Fan a.k.a. Kris' latest rumored activities. Additionally, Petey has a new favourite thing in a new fantastic drama and Kaz tells a little of his exploits at Otakon and the albums he picked up at the K-Pop booth. Get on it!

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Episode 35 - Don't Panic...Yet

Episode 35 - Don't Panic...Yet

This week on Hallyujuku, the guys gush over HyunA's new release "Red", Petey gets all excited about the upcoming Crayon Pop comic book, the guys discuss people's butthurt over Babymetal winning a meaningless online poll, and Kaz talks Petey off the ledge over recent f(x) developments despite his own trepidations. Plus, the guys discuss TOP's recent movie, The Commitment, now that Petey finally noticed it was available on Netflix. All that and more! Get it!

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