Seoulmates Podcast

We review Tomo-chan Is a Girl! Tomboy Tomo couldn’t have picked a more awkward high school crush. It’s her childhood friend, Junichiro, but he only sees her as one of the guys. Will Junichiro ever realize Tomo is into him and see her for the cute girl she actually is?

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We give you the top b-side tracks from Twice! Did we miss one?

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We discuss the first season of HBO's The Last of Us. Based on the popular video game, The Last of Us follows Joel and Ellie as they try to survive a mission during the apocalypse.

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We review the Kdrama Extraordinary Attorney Woo. Park Eun-bin stars as Woo Young-woo, a female rookie attorney with autism who is hired by a major law firm in Seoul.

He's known as the King of Kpop, and we agree! From debuting as a child, to leading a massively successful group, to setting the standard for solo self expression, G-Dragon makes it look easy.

We discuss new Kpop songs we just got into. What song is currently stuck in your head?

We (Emily and Kyle) review the movie Belle, an anime reimagining of Beauty and the Beast. Was it a tale as old as time, or just a rip off?

We (Rachel and Fabian) review the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Chainsaw Man! Does it live up to the hype?

We review Red Velvet's The ReVe Festival 2022 – Birthday EP track by track. Does it stack up against other Red Velvet EPs? Find out!

We review Netflix's fantasy drama Alchemy of Souls. Set in a fictional country called Daeho, the series is about the love and growth of young mages as they overcome their twisted fates due to a forbidden magic spell known as the "alchemy of souls," which allows souls to switch bodies. It follows the story of an elite warrior named Nak-su whose soul is accidentally trapped inside the weak body of Mu-deok.

We review BlackPink's latest album, Born Pink. Was is worth the wait?

We're back from hiatus and giving book recommendations. Grab your coziest blanket and a mug of cocoa for this one!

She is the Kpop it girl; she is an icon, and she is the moment...SUNMI! We profile the solo artist who coined her own subgenre, Sunmi-Pop.

The episode no one asked for, a ranking of the (mostly) PepsiCo Kpop songs.

We review Chungha's latest album, Bare & Rare. Can she live up to the hype of her last album?

Get ready for more bisexual rambling on Thor: Love and Thunder!

We review Spy x Family, one of the hottest anime series this season. The story follows a spy who has to "build a family" to execute a mission, not realizing that the girl he adopts as his daughter is a telepath, and the woman he agrees to be in a marriage with is a skilled assassin.

We discuss the announcement BTS made regarding their hiatus and the factors leading up to it.

We review everyone's favorite waifu, Marin Kitagawa (jk we talk about My Dress-up Darling). Wakana Gojo is a first-year high school student who dreams of becoming a hina doll craftsman. He teams up with popular classmate Marin Kitagawa to create cosplays.

You know him from Gangnam Style, but there is so much more to rapper/singer/songwriter/record producer multi-threat PSY. We talk about his origins in the music industry to his success with P-Nation today.

We rewatched The Batman (starring Robert Pattinson and Zoë Kravitz) and have a lot of bisexual thoughts about it.

We review Red Velvet's newest Korean EP "The ReVe Festival 2022 – Feel My Rhythm." Kyle makes an appearance to talk about their Japanese album "Bloom."

4*Town 4EVA! We revert to our 13-year-old selves to review Pixar's Turning Red. Mei Lee is a girl who is torn between being her mother's obedient daughter and the chaos of her youth. As if that were not enough, when she gets too excited, she turns into a big red panda.

We each review our four favorite songs that came out during our hiatus. Sorry about the audio quality 🙃

We review Netflix's spicy new movie Love and Leashes. Love never hurt so good for two co-workers who enter a contractual relationship as partners in consensual BDSM play.

Kpop began as we know it in 1996 with H.O.T. They are the blueprint for idol groups that have since followed. We discuss their impact and similarities to modern Kpop groups.

We review the Netflix live action adaptation of Cowboy Bebop. It's #camp, darling.

We talk about our favorite Korean dishes (K-dishes?) and get very, very hungry.

We review the first Korean space blockbuster, Space Sweepers. It stars Song Joong-ki and Richard Armitage!

We review the latest addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Shang-Chi! This episode contains spoilers.

They are finally back! Red Velvet just released a new EP, Queendom. We review it track by track.

We review the new Netflix release, Trese, an anime based on Filipino graphic novels!

🎉 Happy 200th episode! 🎉 We reminisce about our 10 year anniversary of being Kpop fans. A lot has changed, but some things will always remain.

We talk about the different kinds sushi. There are more than you think!

Lee Tae-min is known as the "idol's idol." From his debut at 14 in SHINee to his groundbreaking solo career, Taemin has been elevating musical artistry and pushing the boundaries of Kpop. We stan him, obviously.

Happy Pride Month! We talk about our journey in discovering our sexualities and the most used, hurtful stereotypes about bisexual folks. 

Being an adult is hard. Making friends is hard. We talk about how we've made friendships as adults.

We review SK8 the Infinity, a new sports anime all about skateboarding! Does the dub live up to the online hype? 👀

In this minisode, we recommend our top three current TV shows! If you've been stuck in a watching rut, we might have just the show for you to watch! 

This minisode is part of a series where we recommend everything from things to watch, things to do, and things to eat. Let us know what else we should recommend!

We dish about our favorite meatless recipes and discuss the different meat alternative brands.

Lee Chae-rin, A.K.A. CL, is a certified Kpop legend. From her beginning as the leader of 2NE1 to her current releases as an independent artist, CL has been rapping, singing, and songwriting.

We recommend our top three recent books and talk about a FREE library app! This minisode is part of a new series where we recommend everything from things to watch, things to do, and things to eat. Let us know what else we should recommend!

We review SHINee's new album, Don't Call Me, with our friend Chan. It's full of bops!

Which pie is the best pie? WTF is pigeon pie? All questions will be answered in this shocking, controversial episode.

We recommend our top three animes of all time! This minisode is part of a new series where we recommend everything from things to watch, things to do, and things to eat. 

We review American pop music videos like we do Kpop videos and talk about the similarities and differences.

We talk about what we miss from the "before times" and what we want to do once everyone is vaccinated.

Peek into the cringiest of beginnings of our love for anime as we talk about the anime of our youth!

We review Netflix's The School Nurse Files, starring Jung Yu-mi and Nam Joo-hyuk. Ahn Eun-young is a school nurse with the power to see human desires, feelings, and spirits that exist in the form of "jellies." Along with fellow teacher Hong In-pyo, she tries to solve the mysterious cause of the jellies.

Another controversial topic: pizza. We debate the best style, crust and toppings.

We talk about our holiday plans and how we're dealing with changing plans this year. And, of course, you know we talked about what we're going to eat and make to eat. Oh, and because our episode comes out on the 25th this week, Merry Christmas to those who celebrate it!

We review the first two season's of DC Universe's Harley Quinn show. Spoilers ahead!

We have some very strong opinions on cheese and cheese dishes.

In this week's episode, we talk about our friendship, from our awkward meet-cute to the blossoming of a friendship that shaped our lives.

We review K/DA's debut EP, All Out. Was Riot Games able to capitalize on the hype, or did they wait too long to promote their virtual girl group? Find out in this episode!

We talk about childhood field trips (the good and bad ones) and Rachel's experience planning field trips for kids and teens.

On this minisode we highlight some of our favorite spooky Asian mythology/monsters and even include some tips on fighting goblins!

We gush about our dogs, tell dog stories, and talk about our pet peeves when it comes to dog parents.

We review the long-awaited BlackPink album, "The Album." Was it worth the wait?

This week we're talking about new Netflix film "Enola Holmes" starring Millie Bobbie Brown, Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter, and Sam Claflin. Join us for some laughs and a deep dive into our love of Henry Cavill.

We discuss Halloween and Christmas decorations being out in September and how much it annoys us.

We review the third season of Netflix's Aggretsuko. Retsuko’s rage rises another octave when she finds herself moonlighting with an underground idol group to pay off her debts.

We talk about the El Dorado fire in California, climate change, and gender reveal parties in this short and sweet minisode! This is our first week of alternating between full-length and mini episodes as well as expanding the content we cover. Let us know what you think!

Emily and Rachel do a deep dive into BTS' back catalogue and feature their top 10 favorite B-side songs. Discover some songs you've never heard before as we jam out to Bangtan Boys!

We cover our top 10 songs that came out in July, including songs from SF9, WayV, AleXa, VeriVery, Jessi and more! Summer is NOT disappointing this year - check these ear worms out!

Emily recommends 10 things on Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, and Amazon Prime to help you get through the quarantine blues.

Rachel recommends 10 things on Netflix, Hulu, and HBO Maxx you should be watching to get through quarantine and stay sane!

We review the anime movie A Whisker Away, available on Netflix. The line between human and animal starts to blur after a girl transforms herself into a cat to be with her crush.

Introducing a *NEW* podcast series: B-Side Bangers! Emily and Rachel do a deep dive into a Kpop group or artist's discography and feature their top 10 favorite B-side songs. Discover some songs you've never heard before as we celebrate Red Velvet for this episode!

We cover our top 10 songs that came out in June, including songs from WayV, BlackPink, Stray Kids, Sunmi and more! These bangers are all contending to be the song of the summer.

We talk about how COVID-19 has impacted our lives and our tried and tested ways to cope with loneliness, being bored/not having anything to look forward to, and managing mental health.

We talk about news in the Kpop world, including Nature's "sensationalized" rejected music video, Lee Hi busking, and MORE Buring Sun updates.

We cover our top 10 songs that came out in May, including songs from Agust D (Suga of BTS), BiBi, GWSN, and BVNDIT! Summer is officially here and the summer songs and solo artist bangers are keeping us afloat.

Here is part 2 of our Iteawon Class Kdrama review! Itaewon Class tells the story of ex-convict Park Sae-ro-yi whose life has been turned upside down. Following his father's steps, he opens a bar-restaurant in Itaewon. Alongside his staff, he strives towards success while battling against a food conglomerate.

We review Netflix's Itaewon Class, a Kdrama with a lot of manly tears! Itaewon Class tells the story of ex-convict Park Sae-ro-yi whose life has been turned upside down. Following his father's steps, he opens a bar-restaurant in Itaewon. Alongside his staff, he strives towards success while battling against a food conglomerate.

This part 1 of the review. Part 2 will be released as episode 148. 

Emily and Rachel review brand new anime, My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! A 17-year-old otaku is reincarnated in otome game she has played, Fortune Lover. However, her worst fears are realized when she discovers she is not the heroine in this game, but the villainess, who is either killed or exiled in every route in the game! Is this unique isekai anime worth watching or a hard pass? Listen to find out!

Things are happening in the hallyu world! We talk about BLACKPINK's rumored comeback, a graduation commencement speech by BTS, and EXO members having babies and enlisting.

We cover our top 10 songs that came out in April, including songs from MAX, NCT Dream, April, and Chungha! Things are ramping back up for summer with many, epic comebacks and solo debuts. 

Emily and Rachel reminisce over 10 iconic Kpop music releases from 2009 to 2019. These music videos changed Kpop forever! This is part two of a two-part series of iconic Kpop moments.

Emily and Rachel talk about their selection of 11 iconic, Kpop-world-altering moments in news over the last decade. This is part one of a two-part series of Iconic Kpop Moments. Tune in next week to hear our pick of Iconic Kpop Moments in music releases!

We cover our top 10 songs that came out in March, including songs from NCT 127, ITZY, Dreamcatcher and Winner! Here's to hoping Kpop will save us from covid 19 induced depression.

Emily and Rachel review critically-acclaimed K-drama, Crash Landing on You. A South Korean woman crash lands in the DMZ of North Korea and ends up falling in love with a North Korean officer! Is this really a show stopper or a flop? Listen to find out!

Netflix's Castlevania returned for season 3, and we reviewed it. More vampires, more demons and more snarky comebacks! What's not to love?

We review Loona's latest EP #. Has Loona moved beyond their girly image and evolved into badass chicks? Find out!

We cover the busy, busy month of February Kpop music releases including BTS, KARD, Loona, Weki Meki, and more!

New roundup format! Tell us what you think!

We cover eight different rookie groups you should be watching this year and sample their music. Tell us which group is your favorite!

We discuss the movie Parasite, which just won Best Picture (among other awards) at the Oscars. Does it live up to the hype? Find out!

We cover the first month of 2020 Kpop music releases including BTS, Super Junior, Zico, ANS and more!

Rachel talks about Korean New Year celebration, Seollal, talks about the difference between Korean age and birth/body age, and shares her favorite recipe for pajeon, a green onion pancake! 

We review Netflix's The Witcher, a fantasy series based on novels by Andrzej Sapkowski. It stars Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, Freya Allan as Ciri, Joey Batey as Jaskier, and Anya Chalotra as Yennefer of Vengerberg.

UPDATED: New version has all audio clips! We apologize for the oversight!

We cover the newest Kpop releases of December including TXT, CL, Monsta X and more!

We list our favorite Kpop songs of the year and name our favorite media properties. Plus we speculate on Kpop in 2020 and the new decade!

We talk about the latest things happening in the Kpop world, including new laws regulating the Korean entertainment industry, the 2019 Mnet Music Awards, Jungkook's police indictment, and the controversy affecting Busters' Chaeyeon.

We cover the newest Kpop releases of November including EXO, WayV, AOA, Mamamoo, and more!

We discuss our expectations and experiences seeing SuperM on their We Are the Future Live tour at the Infinite Energy Center.

We review the stop-motion Netflix original: Rilakkuma and Kaoru. Non-stop adorable-ness awaits!

We cover the newest Kpop releases of October including Monsta X, Stray Kids, AleXa, Super Junior and more!

In honor of Halloween, we read some ooky spooky Korean tales, myths and urban legends. We also talk about local Florida urban legends. 🎃

We talk about the death of Sulli, a solo artist managed under SM, formerly of the popular girl group, f(x).

Content Warning: death, suicide, eating disorders

We review the debut mini-album from brand new supergroup SuperM. SuperM features Baekhyun (EXO), Taemin (SHINee), Kai (EXO), Taeyong (NCT U and NCT 127), Ten (NCT U and WayV), Lucas (NCT U and WayV), and Mark (NCT U, NCT 127 and formerly NCT Dream).

We cover the newest Kpop releases of September including CLC, Amber, Seventeen, KARD and more!

We spotlight four gender nonconforming Kpop idols. Gender nonconformity is behavior or gender expression by an individual that does not match masculine or feminine gender norms.

We cover the newest Kpop releases of August including Sunmi, Taemin, Everglow, D1CE and more. We also discuss the first kpop group with an openly gay member, LaLary!

We review the Chinese drama Love O2O. This drama is all about 📣 gamers 📣 falling in love – IRL and over the internet!

On this episode of Kpop Legends, we talk about the wildly talented and successful BoA, who, after 20 years in the Kpop industry has earned the title "Queen of Kpop".

We talk about Twice making bank, who won the 2019 M2 X Genie Music Awards, a mini SNSD reunion, Jungkook being hella popular, and Super Junior's Heechul fearing for his privacy.

We cover the newest Kpop releases of July including Ailee, ITZY, NCT 127, NCT Dream, and more. We also discuss unique girl group, UHSN.

Introducing our new series: Kpop Legends! On our first episode of Kpop Legends, we talk about the life and talents of wildly popular artist, Rain.

We discuss some recent headlines in the Kpop world including BTS making $$$$$, crazy NCT 127 fans and an Ailee conspiracy.

We discuss the newest Kpop releases of June including Teen Top, Jay Park, WJSN, BoA, SAAY, Noir, Lay, LEO, and more. June said solo artists, hunny!

We discuss Netflix's Arthdal Chronicles, an epic fantasy Kdrama that is currently airing. Is Arthdal Chronicles just Korean Game of Thrones? Find out!

We shine a spotlight on some underrated K-pop girl groups that are killing the game and not getting the recognition they deserve!

We talk about the differences between Tokyo DisneySea and Florida's Disney parks. Both have a lot to offer!

We discuss the newest K-Pop releases of May, including Park Bom, Lee Hi, NCT 127, A.C.E., Got7, CLC, EXID, and more. May was a hot month for new music releases!

We review the Jdrama Million Yen Women, a Netflix adaptation of Shunju Aono's manga. Can a 12 episode drama deliver a satisfying mystery? Listen and find out!

We talk about some current news topics in the Kpop industry, including more Buring Sun scandal, BTS and WayV breaking records, and BLACKPINK's new collaboration.

Join us as we discuss the origins of Seoulmates podcast, the journey so far, and our goals for the future!

We discuss the new Kpop releases of April, including BLACKPINK, BTS, Hot Place, NewKidd, #Gun, and KARD. So many new groups debuted!

We talk about what exactly makes a group a Kpop group. It's not as easy as you may think! With acts like KDA, Z-BOYS and Z-GIRLS, and the cursed EXP Edition, can Kpop truly be defined?

Emily and Rachel discuss the origins, the current state, and the future of K-pop as well as how it impacts K-pop artists and fans.

We talk about our trip to Tokyo – how we got there, what we did, and how we got around!

We listen to and review the latest K-pop releases in March 2019 and look forward to April for more, new K-pop!

Because it's the last week of March, we do a March Madness-style bracket for Red Velvet's singles. What is your ultimate Red Velvet song?

We talk about our upcoming trip to Tokyo and discuss plans, expectations and fears of international travel. Experience the trip with us in real-time by following @seoulmatespodcast on Instagram!

We discuss the current controversies involving Big Bang's Seungri and the Burning Sun nightclub. Employees at Burning Sun, a club that Seungri is involved with, are being investigated for drug distribution, assault, and sexual battery. This story is unfolding now, and new details emerge every day.

We discuss the new Kpop releases for February, including Taemin, (G)I-dle, MiSO, Giant Pink and LOONA.

We saw Red Velvet in Miami on their U.S. Redmare tour! We talk expectations vs. reality, screaming fans and the devotion of Kpop fans.

Suprise! Seoulmates Podcast is going weekly for February!

We talk about new Kpop music released in January and speculate on what is to come for the rest of the year.

We discuss True Beauty, a webcomic about a girl who uses makeup to completely transform herself. True Beauty updates every Wednesday on the Line Webtoon app.

We review Red Velvet's new EP RBB (Really Bad Boy). We break down the album track by track and discuss why we love their harmonies so much.

We review My Horrible Boss, a Kdrama about a small cosmetics company fighting to break into the Korean beauty industry. This 2016 drama is available on Viki and Netflix.

We geek out over virtual Kpop group K/DA and their debut single POP/STARS. League of Legends marketing is on another level!

Do you want to introduce your friends to Kpop? We give recommendations on Korean artists that are similar to Western artists – like Drake, Cardi B, Lady Gaga, DJ Snake, and Dua Lipa.

We review the 2018 Jdrama Switched, which is based on manga series Sora wo Kakeru Yodaka. This sci-fi high school shojo is all about body switching and is available on Netflix.

We break down the drama unfolding from the Cube Entertainment dating scandal involving Hyuna and E'Dawn and discuss “rules” and commoditization in the Kpop industry. Let’s all agree to treat idols like people and not objects, OK?

Some of this episode was cut due to audio issues, sorry.

We review Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, a 2018 anime currently streaming on Amazon Prime. It's a slice of life anime about adult otakus working at the same company.

We break down the different types of panels, what makes them good, and how to create your own panel. If you have ever thought of being a panelist at a convention, this guide will help!

We discuss SHINee's newest album, The Story of Light, with longtime SHINee fan (and our longtime friend!) Chan. We break down the album track by track while trying not to fangirl too hard. Chan also talks about seeing SHINee perform in Japan.

Devan joins us again to discuss American cosplay versus Japanese cosplay. She gives all the gory details of anime conventions in Japan, and you will be shocked at the differences! You can find Devan at @baird_de and www.youtube.com/c/dabbledevan.

We review Netflix's Aggretsuko with our friend Devan who lives and works in Tokyo, Japan. She breaks down Japanese office culture, and we all relate (a little too much) to Retsuko's office woes.

We discuss some of our best and worst experiences as panelists at conventions, from small student-run cons to large million dollar operations.

We recorded this minisode while at Tiger Con. We talk about our experience as convention guests and go on a tangent about a drive-thru sushi restaurant that tricked us…

We discuss Netflix's Fullmetal Alchemist movie. Phrases like "a kick in my vagina" and "WHYYYYY" were used.

We give our first impressions of BoA's first EP "One Shot, Two Shot" and have a tangent about CL's delayed album (again).

We discuss the Kdrama W, a multi-genre show with twists and turns. We were really impressed by the cinematography and script!

We review the ongoing anime The Ancient Magus' Bride and discuss the controversies associated with it.

We review Wonderland by Holland, the first openly gay Kpop idol, and Shinin’ by Jonghyun.

We talk about what got us through the dumpster fire that was 2017 and what we are looking forward to in 2018.

RIP the original episode. Instead, here is Emily and Lisha's media recommendations!