On today’s episode, show hosts Ellis Tan and Justin Le dive into the experience of watching a KPOP concert movie and debate the value of these movies from various perspectives. Our hosts explore the different directions that these movies can take, and analyze what it takes to produce them. Ten Years Ago Today reviews the reunion of JYP Entertainment’s first male group, g.o.d, and the airing of the first episode of Unpretty Rapstar. Our hosts discuss what was the shocking announcement confirming the relationship between singer Gummy, and actor Jo Jung-suk.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:04:57) The KPOP Concert Movie Experience
(00:42:21) Ten Years Ago Today
(00:55:02) Final thoughts, conclusions, and wrap-up
(01:03:56) Outro

The Diaries of an MZ Generation podcast discusses a range of topics centering around South Korean culture, music, and entertainment.

This podcast is a part of the Selective Hearing network of podcasts.

On today’s episode, show hosts Ellis Tan and Justin Le take a look at how the pandemic changed the shape of the KPOP industry. The Ten Years Ago Today segment reviews the debuts of G.Soul and CNBlue’s Jung Yonghwa, Kahi’s departure from Pledis Entertainment, and puts a spotlight on ZICO’s comeback, Break Up 2 Make Up.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:05:34) KPOP Before the COVID-19 Pandemic
(00:15:21) KPOP During the Lockdown
(00:56:28) The Evolution and State of KPOP Today
(01:09:58) Ten Years Ago Today
(01:18:50) Outro

The Diaries of an MZ Generation podcast discusses a range of topics centering around South Korean culture, music, and entertainment.

This podcast is a part of the Selective Hearing network of podcasts.

On today’s episode, show hosts Ellis Tan and Justin Le discuss the return of legendary KPOP girl group, GFRIEND. Our hosts cover the debut and rise of the group, the acquisition by the company that would become HYBE Corporation, their 10 year anniversary, and the impact GFRIEND had on the industry. The Ten Years Ago Today segment reviews the disbandment of the girl group, Glam, and revisits the airing of AOA (Ace of Angels) on SiriusXM Satellite Radio.

Alt Title: The GFRIEND DNA

Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:43) The GFRIEND DNA
(01:00:21) Ten Years Ago Today
(01:07:02) Outro

The Diaries of an MZ Generation podcast discusses a range of topics centering around South Korean culture, music, and entertainment.

This podcast is a part of the Selective Hearing network of podcasts.

On today’s episode, show hosts Ellis Tan and Justin Le discuss their top 3 KPOP tracks of 2024 and their most memorable KPOP moments of the year. The Ten Years Ago Today segment covers the solo debut of SHINee's Jonghyun, and the meteoric rise of EXID’s Up & Down.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Intro
(00:01:34) I am ground, introduce yourself!
(00:06:33) Our Top 3 KPOP Tracks of 2024
(00:44:30) Most Memorable KPOP Moments of 2024
(01:02:18) Ten Years Ago Today
(01:09:51) Outro

The Diaries of an MZ Generation podcast discusses a range of topics centering around South Korean culture, music, and entertainment.

Diaries of an MZ Generation is a part of the Selective Hearing network of podcasts.