CCTV: The Nonstop Pop Show – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to the August 2024 K-Pop edition of 'Pop Off'! In this episode, we bring you an epic showdown between three K-Pop acts and their latest releases: KATSEYE, Taemin and SF9. We give all of our unfiltered opinions in this ultimate showdown with special guest host, Joel, from Right Back At Ya! The 2000s Pop Music Podcast! Check out Joel on Right Back At Ya! The 2000s Pop Music Podcast here: https://linktr.ee/rightbackpod

References:

• KATSEYE - “Touch” MV https://youtu.be/l9CZykYZkOQ?si=YElSTR-3PSU6yXza
• KATSEYE - “Touch” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/yhI8v8RgiW0?si=5Ad_3I_UecYaPEDB
• Taemin - “Sexy In The Air” MV https://youtu.be/ZDWNWKSP7UM?si=LuxLoDILjw_VrneY
• Taemin - “Sexy In The Air” M! Countdown Fancam https://youtu.be/AU2_1493CUc?si=tiiHjy4Fsp-nrZXpv
• SF9 - “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” MV https://youtu.be/aTQy2tsMtN4?si=mzSViKuJtD-t9wGX
• SF9 - “Don’t Worry, Be Happy” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/92oGXqU9qPg?si=DRYBtkR5_0b8_Pc8

In Part 2 of our Cheryl retrospective, we dive into the next chapter of her career, starting with the "Messy Little Raindrops" and "A Million Lights" eras. We explore the highs and lows of these albums, from chart-topping hits to the challenges she faced in maintaining her momentum. We also discuss her brief and controversial stint on The X Factor USA, and her infamous performance with Gary Barlow at the Diamond Jubilee.

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References:

• Promise This MV https://youtu.be/IuusuMbofVA?si=GeiQwNl9RARaLHZW
• Promise This Live on X Factor https://youtu.be/xNQRIPBACH4?si=CeAWt5E3d-BY6NiA
• Promise This unplugged on Alan Carr: Chatty Man https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EesZWsvp5yg
• Adele - Promise This on BBC Live Lounge https://youtu.be/YWbhWivNg1g?si=2_spNjPYmrTDPma8
• The Flood MV https://youtu.be/41afoYnjdZg?si=87mhGcX5KBOwdQBL
• The Flood Live on Alan Carr: Chatty Man https://youtu.be/jMOIktHDh_A?si=VjEBeAhRNaRpJr32 
• Cheryl on The X Factor US https://youtu.be/gFtM9JwQP8M?si=7Re-UMnInQlKwX_O
• Call My Name MV https://youtu.be/IYT6rbxNn30?si=vnFUGCQhYGSWMk6s
• Call My Name Live on The Voice UK https://youtu.be/S-Krw1LR-Aw?si=FjayCPJo_Uznmmuh
• Call My Name Live on Stand Up To Cancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awCIIsxFoJo
• Need You Now w/ Gary Barlow at the Diamond Jubilee https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yC1GktayPc
• Under The Sun MV https://youtu.be/qr1bkbWKevE?si=jKYtIF7nMMVpVch9
• Under The Sun Live on T4 https://youtu.be/uAdcd07kBfA?si=n-BoF3PGiNjuMlCz
• Sexy Den A Mutha Live on the A Million Lights Tour https://youtu.be/R7B9pcZDp0A?si=57F4dakkFkMvCNfi
• 3 Words w/ will.i.am Live on the A Million Lights Tour https://youtu.be/wUOOOjld1XI?si=sT9UmT-v1g0itpVz
• Ghetto Baby MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sbUnk_-XGE

We are joined by the one and only MIN for our first in-studio POP 101 class and are celebrating the release of her new solo project, "PRIME TIME"! Known as one of K-Pop's best performers from the second generation, MIN tells us all about her time training with JYP from a young age (including working with Lil Jon!) and joining Miss A at the last minute. We then go through the group's iconic title tracks and her thoughts on her time in the group. Stay tuned for Part 2 where we get into all that she's been up to as a solo artist! Thank you to ALAND for sponsoring these episodes. Get 10% off your online purchase at www.alandusa.com/ using our code CCTV10. Valid until July 31, 2024. Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops References: JYP Training footage https://youtu.be/xADVCIrqaP4?si=J0UJ8KFLJbki1B1x Lil Jon footage https://youtu.be/EaupQFDRpFk?si=7mAZLnJK2kDb_4cS “Bad Girl, Good Girl” MV https://youtu.be/8TeeJvcBdLA?si=bOAUQSsYKDMf4P9L “Breathe” MV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTnwjlDhAY4&pp=ygUObWlzcyBhIGJyZWF0aGU%3D “Good-bye Baby” MV https://youtu.be/EYKO1za5mX0?si=W3S3WmLaobN-5Vrj “Touch” MV https://youtu.be/aF8Fst_zonU?si=jaWU3OBqpbojdh8b “I Don’t Need A Man” MV https://youtu.be/EkSOOiMDGiY?si=cZJVJch1pKzfpyUx “Hush” MV https://youtu.be/dp0F18FFCTE?si=uFFOVaJKMX45VMXA “Hush” KBS Gayo Daejun 2013 https://www.bilibili.com/video/BV1DQ4y197Qy/ “Only You” MV https://youtu.be/zO9RzrhYR-I?si=Uf-GSXZB6Q1wLaG1 Triple T - “Born To Be Wild” MV (with Hyoyeon & Jo Kwon) https://youtu.be/j3_DQgYSS2E?si=rjwK4XjlthBglDsL

Is SEVENTEEN’s “HOT" from "FACE THE SUN" a bop or a flop? Chris and Chantel give their unfiltered and honest reaction in this edition of “Is It Boppin’?” Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized…

In the latest "Is It Boppin'?" episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole discuss GOT7's much anticipated comeback with "NANANA", their first single after leaving JYP Entertainment. Does it live up to their back catalogue?

GOT7 - "NANANA" MV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZ0oQ6nzKxo 

GOT7 - "NANANA" Live on Radio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFT_rvjqaik 

GOT7 - "NANANA" Live Fancam from FanCon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcZhyhk-hDU

Chris and Chantel celebrate and discuss the amazing career of the Kings of K-Pop, BIGBANG! Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized…  Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS

CCTV’s BIGBANG Playlist:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLd_MfDbJG3bYQZEdOSql3ZV2APj39Wni2
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6lfcU72YrHthsNM8u1Z6LS?si=14b13665b4cd4fa9
• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/bigbang-101-a-guide-by-cctv/pl.u-76jytxG4qJ7

In the latest "Is It Boppin'?" episode, Chris and Chantel Nicole discuss LE SSERAFIM's debut single, "FEARLESS". Does it live up to HYBE's reputation? Is it cool and fresh or just a bit boring?

Chris and Chantel give their unfiltered and honest track-by-track review of Sugababes' second studio album, "Angels with Dirty Faces"! Viewer discretion is advised, your fave will be criticized…

"How Do I Become a K-Pop Dancer?" "How Do I Become a K-Pop Choreographer?" If you dream of being a part of K-POP's creative process, this interview is for you. Chan and Chris discuss being a #KpopDancer and #KpopChoreographer in Korea. Tina has been featured in segments and music videos for #ALEXA #BoA #BAP #VICTON #Mamamoo and more. She recently sat down with CCTV to discuss her career and give some advice to aspiring dancers/choreographers.

BIGBANG is back...for the last time?! We give our unfiltered and honest review of the group's first new single in 4 years, "Still Life". Is it a bop or a flop?