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It's our first new episode of 2023, and it's a biggun! But can you blame us? The K-pop industry is starting the year off strong, with a plethora of topics to discuss, but none more important than this: Who is the Korean Drake? Listen to the episode if you wanna find out, and don't forget to check the timestamps! Timestamps: Do You Think….                  3:08 Comebacks                         17:32 Get better soon Haechan  31:55 Fans may still be pissed.    43:31 IU & Lee Jong Suk               48:47 confirmed to be dating YGE Exodus                          55:35 Loona is done                       1:02:24 Mnet Prime Show                 1:03:15 SZA X SNL “Big Boy”           1:04:37 and the Shindong discourse Jay Park tired of being a       1:10:54 “sex symbol”  SME think planting a single   1:20:27 tree will save the day Thailand legalizes weed         1:33:32 Singapore ends anti-gay law 1:37:28 FEATURED: BLITZERS            1:39:35 Shout outs                               2:02:04

It's the most anticipated event of the year! Well...at least, to us. Join us as we make our picks for the best and the worst of K-pop this year! We've got triumphs, travesties, and controversies to spare. Also, look out for some tidbits about what to expect from us in 2023! Timestamps: Best Choreography 3:05 Worst Choreography 6:47 Best Music Video 10:43 Worst Music Video 15:19 Best Soloist 17:07 Worst Soloist 19:08 Best Male Group 21:48 Worst Male Group 24:46 Best Female Group 27:47 Worst Female Group 30:45 Best Song 46:22 Worst Song 50:45 Best Album 52:09 Best Artist 57:14 Worst Artist 1:01:34 Songs We Chose Last Year That Either Fell Off or that Should Have Been Mentioned/Awarded Last Year. 1:04:38 What was the best episode we did this year? 1:07:27 Theme of 2022 1:09:45 "Scandal" of the Year 1:14:53 Closing 1:37:57 Shout Outs 1:44:45

What's up, everyone? It's our last regular episode of the year, and we're closing out on a K-pop news cycle that shows no sign of slowing down. Breakups, firings, and prison sentences — what more can we ask for? Join us as we discuss Loona, the MAMAs, HyunA and DAWN, and more! Timestamps What are we listening to? 1:11 Comebacks 12:31 G)I-DLE’s Soyeon disses MAMA, continues tradition + our default award show 18:23 Love is dead 25:28 Lee Soo Man: The King of Kpop 31:36 SME updates (NCT, SuperM, etc.) 54:36 Queen Chuu 1:14:48 9 Members of Loona file to terminate their contract 1:16:27 YGE may actually go to jail 1:27:44 Kris Wu is DONE 1:30:01 Blackpink are Time’s Entertainer of the Year 1:35:48 Featured: WHO IS UP NEXT? The shift in the 4th gen energy… 1:40:40 Closing 2:18:16 Shout outs 2:20:34

I like to think that we here at NYAN are a talented bunch. Also, I'd say our ability to stretch a 30 min conversation into 2 hours is unparalleled. This past week was a little light on news, but we took the opportunity to discuss other topics at length, including Vlive services ending, Blackpink blasted for tour performances, and the devastation in Itaewon. We here at NYAN send out our most heartfelt condolences to all affected by the tragedy. Timestamps: What are we listening to 34 s Comebacks/Debuts. 8:56 -ONEUS - Same Scent. 10:44 -Ten -Birthday 14:24 -EXID -Fire 23:36 -Jin -The astronaut 28:18 -Seulgi - 28 Reasons 40:37 -OnlyOneOf - because. 46:10 V Live to stop services at the end of the year 55:40 Oneus’ Ravn leaves group 1:00:52 Loona’s Chuu to set up her own agency. 1:05:29 Cube announces LIGHTSUM will ‘reorganize’, 2 members seemingly booted from group 1:15:18 Omega X 1:18:49 Itaewon tragedy 1:37:46 Blackpink’s in our areas looking janky 1:41:58 FEATURED ARTIST: TEMPEST 1:47:52

Ain’t you tired K-pop? It's another delightful episode in which we have a lengthy discussion about race and Korean pop music. However, if you need a break from the politics, Nat, Jay, Ashe, and Jemin would like to offer you some lighter fare: has stanning K-pop become more important than the music itself, and are ATEEZ's choreography stealing controversies really a big conspiracy to raise their profile? NYAN is still going through a growth period, so we thank you for staying with us through our...irregular posting schedule. That said, look out for our next episode in two weeks! Timestamps: Now Playing 3:20 Comebacks/Debuts 10:34 Is caring about the artist more than the music a problem in Kpop? 20:46 Shinhwa continues to be a mess 37:51 Victon’s Hoechan leaves group due to drunk driving 39:48 ATEEZ keeps being plagiarized 42:19 Crush thinks Black skin is contagious 56:05 NYAN Featured Deep Dive: DKZ 1:21:36 Closing/Shoutouts. 1:43:29

Dear listeners, We bow before you in search of your forgiveness. In the face of real-life trials and tribulations, our recent output has been sporadic. NYAN is currently undergoing some changes behind the scenes, and honestly, implementing the upgrades has been challenging. But we also apologize for our inconsistency. We promise that it will all be worth it soon. And we are incredibly grateful to those of you who continue to support this podcast; we wouldn't be here without you. So keep a lookout for a lot of brand new content in the next month! In the meantime, check out our latest episode, a bit dated now but entertaining all the same. There's Kim Garam's unbothered clap back, Jay Park apologists, and NewJeans (or maybe not NewJeans?)! Timestamps: What are we listening to? 1:20 Comebacks/Debuts 8:17 Chungha calls out her company 20:27 Jessica finishes 2nd in Sisters Who Have Waves 23:22 Loona’s Kim Lip steps off stage on tour 28:40 5 of 6 members of Monsta X re-sign with Starship 32:14 Kim Garam “clarifies” that she wouldn’t do things differently 33:59 Min Hee Jin will be suing those who talk shit 54:16 Mark Tuan gets roasted 1:03:48 Misconceptions about Jay Park 1:08:39 NYAN FEATURED (Deep Dive): NewJeans? 1:20:10 Shoutouts 1:30:12

Hey everyone, here's the second and last of our backlogged episodes, recorded in the last month of July. We discuss the logic of having idols speaking at the UN, how a music industry professional really views K-pop, and spotlight some awesome women of K-pop. This is our last backlogged ep (for real this time) and our regular biweekly show will go up on Friday, August 19! Timestamps: 1:05 What are we listening to 4:39 Comebacks 12:47 All of Twice resigned with JYPE 19:06 GOT7's JB got a boo 22:31 Shoutouts to(K-pop) women being amazing 29:59 SNSD's Jessica on Sisters Over Thirties 37:47 CJ ENM's Kpop boy band "Hollywood" film 41:06 BTS and Disney+ 47:13 AESPA at the UN 54:45 Pop Music Critic Discusses Future Of K-pop 1:22:17 NYAN | FEATURED (Deep Dive): IVE 1:32:34 Shoutouts

Wassup, everyone, we're back! Unfortunately, whenever you come back from a break, hiatus, what-have-you, it's common to be a bit behind with what's trending. So this ep's a grab bag of K-pop news and music from the last couple of months, recorded the week of June 6th! Don't worry, we'll be back on our regular biweekly schedule for the next episode! Timestamps: What have we been listening to? 2:12 Comebacks and debuts 5:03 NCT has a lot of members 16:15 Holland victim of homophobic attack 19:29 Sakura’s crazy story 27:27 Kim Garam 32:59 Seungri’s IG gets taken down 38:28 2ne1 at Coachella 44:44 Blackpink doing everything but making music 55:45 V and Jennie dating 1:02:07 Naeun leaves Apink 1:15:39 Shout Outs 1:27:34

We're back for more K-pop shenanigans, and we've got a stacked (read longer) show this week with a ton of discourse about: the uncanny valley of K-pop beauty standards, Idols and NFTs, the most tweeted about groups around the world, and – if a Felix sexts in the woods, will anyone hear it? Timestamps: 1:39 What are we listening to? 8:01 Comebacks/Debuts 14:42 ZE:A'S Moon Joon Young caught drunk driving - AGAIN 20:02 (G) Idle’s Soojin has contract terminated with Cube Ent 35:04 Bang Chan discusses pre-recordings 39:54 Felix under fire for sending fans raunchy messages 47:08 Somi leaked “something” from Blackpink, we sense a lie 49:24 Sunmi is into NFTs and doesn't respond to the backlash properly 1:00:56 KMA winners 1:09:35 HYBE x GEFFEN/UMG announce new on-site and online auditions for their upcoming US-based global girl group 1:17:17 Which K-pop groups were the most tweeted about 1:46:16 NYAN | FEATURED (Deep Dive): Tempest 2:03:55 T.O.P's candid new interview 2:11:42 Shoutouts

So, how's everyone doing? We're...doing, which is to be expected during these times. But sometimes, you just gotta stop doom scrolling, step away from the phone or computer and indulge yourself in some intelligent and hilarious discourse about the industry in which we continue to drown our sorrows – K-pop! In this episode we cover NMIXX's confusing debut concept, Jungkook's good boy qualities, as well as the practicality of idol dorms, while taking a sharp right turn into Queen Elizabeth death conspiracy hell. As always, please like and subscribe if you're enjoying the episodes! Timestamps: What we're listening to 03:41 Comebacks/Debuts 09:45 Yuqi and Jackson are rumored to be dating 14:48 Queendom 2 is coming 17:24 Fan Bingbing will star in a Korean drama for the first time 23:59 BTS will have tours in Korea even with surging COVID cases and everyone and they mama getting infected 27:09 HYBE tops 1 trillion won in annual sales, first in K-pop industry 30:49 Jungkook is a Good Boy 48:57 Henry caught deleting comments criticizing China 01:01:53 Tablo announces new podcast with Vice about TaJinYo ordeal 01:05:49 B.I to be managed by Billie Eilish’s agent 01:10:36 NYAN Featured (Deep Dive): NMIXX 01:13:51 Shout Outs 01:37:23

It's a light week for news but that doesn't mean it can't be entertaining! There's plenty of good news to go around, with Big Bang returning and TOP giving YG the middle finger, and our HyunA and Dawn announcing what we hope will be the Tim Burton-themed wedding of our dreams! Timestamps: What have we been listening to? 2:06 Comebacks 4:27 Big Bang Is Back Baby! 8:49 HyunA and Dawn are having a ghost wedding! 12:16 Jooyoung leaves Starship Entertainment 22:11 More Idols Get COVID 22:52 Charlie XCX reaches out to Seventeen's Vernon 24:55 Momoland Will Tour Mexico 26:39 Online Trolling and Bullying in South Korea (Trigger Warning) 30:14 BTS Reforms A Qanon Believer? 41:01 NYAN | FEATURED (Deep Dive): Kep1er 52:35 Shout Outs 1:01:16

On this episode of Not Your Average Netizens, we ruminate on the future of dating scandals in the K-pop industry, and cheer on the idol mothers who prove that having a family doesn't mean the end of your career. Also, wearing fake luxury goods can kill your career, apparently. Don't forget to subscribe and/or join our Patreon if you want to support what we do! Timestamps: How have we been? 1:30 Comebacks 7:13 Seventeen fans are suspicous after hearing a woman's name during DK's live stream 29:51 Seoul Music Awards present NCT 127 with a daesang and the entire K-pop world explodes 54:49 TOP loves his fans and 4 member Big Bang 1:08:50 Mama The Idol is amazing 1:13:46 In Korea being fatphobic and allegedly racist are not a big deal but God forbid you display a fake luxury bag 1:21:15 NYAN | FEATURED (Deep Dive): TRI.BE 1:25:51 Shout Outs 1:35:48

Not Your Average Netizens is back with our first official episode of 2022. Have you resolved to read more books in the new year? We've got one you might want to keep off of your list. Plus, the Jae(y)s cause trouble, and will Billboard's recent changes keep K-pop idols off the charts? Find out in another jam-packed discussion! Timestamps: What are we listening to? 5:44 The jillion comebacks of January 11:30 LG’s virtual human to make music debut 21:21 Jae (Formerly of Day6)Apologizes for calling Jamie a thot 28:08 Jay Park is a liar. 38:15 Kpop and the NBA 42:27 Minchan of VERYVERY apologizes for misogynistic comment 49:27 The BTS grift continues 1:00:59 Billboard changes 1:02:37 Chinese idol disrespects South Korean tradition 1:17:16 My Summer In Seoul: BTS fan fiction 1:32:07 Groups that will reach their 7 years in 2022 1:47:53 NYAN | FEATURED (Deep Dive): OMEGA X 1:54:43 Shout Outs 2:03:37

Ashe, Nat, and Jemin give their general thoughts about the past year in K-pop. Is K-pop's popularity starting to sound like propaganda? How far will the expansion go? What are our predictions for 2022! Find out in this episode!

Find out Ashe, Jay, Jemin, and Nat's choices for the best and worst of K-pop in 2021! Timestamps: Best Quarantine Performance 3:00 Best Music Video 7:32 Worst Music Video 11:32 Worst Choreography 15:16 Best Choreography 21:41 What disbanded group should have made a comeback to heal the world? 32:19 Our best episode of the year 37:15 K-Idol that helped you through the pandemic 40:05 Best Soloist 46:01 Worst Soloist 49:07 2020 songs that fell off and songs that should have been on last year's list. 53:09 Best Male Group 53:09 Best Female Group 1:03:59 Worst Male Group 1:08:03 Worst Female Group 1:25:30 Worst Song of the Year 1:29:06 Best Song of the Year 1:31:04 Worst Artist of the Year 1:33:56 Best Artist of the Year 1:40:48 Scandal of the Year 1:44:19 See You Next Year! 1:55:24

Join us as we discuss why people should keep their hands to themselves, Lisa wanting dollar bills on her ass and the super rookies Aespa. As always, please comment and share if you enjoy this video and/or our other content! Intro and What We're Listening To Select MV Reactions: 7:37 Rapid Fire Updates/Comebacks: 15:55 After School's Lizzie May Be Locked Up: 19:46 Gfriend Down To 3 Members: 21:13 Woman Assaults A Member of Cravity: 23:16 Is Blockberry Broke?: 25:38 Lisa's Cultural Appropriation: 29:04 Some Idols Don't Need To Make Their Own Music: 42:08 FEATURED - Aespa: 57:23 Ending and Shout Outs: 1:15:45

Join us again for another episode of NYAN. We discuss thots, groups losing members and the CCP. Please comment, share and like if you enjoy! Start: Intro and What We're Listening To 08:02: Comebacks/Debuts 24:39: Wheein Joins Ravi's Budding Empire 25:46: Sonamoo Loses More Members 26:55: Yujeong Leaves Laboum and Laboum Moves to Interpark 27:55: Soyou Leaves Starship 28:17: BI Admits To Charges Against 33:24: Trigger Warnings Mentioned for this block of news 34:32: Lucas Under Fire 46:45: Kris Wu Under Arrest 1:08:09: The CCP Mandates 1:30:05: FEATURED - Kingdom 1:48:16 Outro

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Intro/How we're doing: 0:00 What we're listening to: 1:34 Comebacks/Debuts: 4:41 CLC Dismissed By Cube12:59 Soojin leaves (G)I-dle: 18:00 Big Bang Celebrates 15 years: 21:23 Winner resigns with YGE for another 5 years: 21:53 Eun Ji Won should know better: 23:11 YG may be trying out for a mafia film: 23:38 Seungri is declared guilty and jailed for 3 years: 25:04 Bobby pulls a Chen!: 33:10 BTS cancels their world tour: 37:27 Jeongyeon Fighting!: 43:38 Music Localization and Authenticity: 45:12 FEATURED with Lightsum 56:15 Closing/Shout Outs: 1:10:11 Thanks for the support! Please like, share and comment if you can :)

Thank you for joining us for another episode :) In our latest episode we discuss why SME has (now) decided to punish invasive fans, KilliAN's truth, KOMCA trying to come for Twitter and genderless fashion in Kpop! Time Stamps: Now Playing: 00:38 Comebacks/Debuts: 3:02 MBC Embarrasses Korea: 08:33 SME To Deal With Invasive Fans: 20:18 KilliAN Speaks His Truth: 27:09 KOMCA To Try Twitter: 40:55 Covid and Kpop: 48:28 Genderless Fashion And Kpop: 1:01:36 FEATURED - STAYC: 1:14:38 Don't forget to share, like and comment wherever you listen to podcasts! Thank you for the support.