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| Into the Void: Part Two | 16 Jan 2025 | 01:03:13 | |
Part 2: Join us as we talk about the second half of The Rose’s debut EP album, Void. We’ll share some potentially controversial opinions along the way! Learn who would rather go head-to-head in a battle of wits with Sassy Sammy and who would rather compete with Jaehyeong in an eating contest. Listen to Void on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7MVDBgukYtYUtFA9a5QKYn?si=Z7vfP8HnTKutZzABEF4Fcg Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 | |||
| Into the Void: Part One | 16 Jan 2025 | 01:10:57 | |
Part 1: Join us as we share our hot takes on what The Rose has in store next! During our deep dive, we’ll talk about The Rose’s debut song, Sorry, and the first half of their debut EP album, Void. We’ll break down the melodies, production, lyrics, and more. Listen to Void on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/7MVDBgukYtYUtFA9a5QKYn?si=Z7vfP8HnTKutZzABEF4Fcg Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 | |||
| Into the 4444: Reborn - Part Two | 30 Jan 2025 | 01:31:20 | |
Join us as we share our hot takes on the release of The Rose’s teaser trailer for version two of the lightstick. We’ll dive into Woosung’s 4444: Reborn remix album and talk through the tracks we love and the tracks that we DON’T love. Tune in to hear our difference of opinion about the tracks. We’ll wrap up with another fun Would You Rather? game! We can’t wait to hear what you think about 4444: Reborn. Tell us in the comments! Read the review of 4444: Reborn on allkop.com: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/01/woosung-returns-with-new-electronic-music-collection-4444-reborn Listen to 4444: Reborn on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3hJ5n4LUTznYIsbml5gmXu?si=7mb3rdAITvSgpxWvUH8vLA Listen along with our Spotify playlist that includes tracks from both albums: https://open.spotify.com/album/3hJ5n4LUTznYIsbml5gmXu?si=JsPdy9LiTtCqqaOM7y8D0w Follow us: Instagram: @krok_cast X: @krok_cast Email: krok.cast@gmail.com Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 | |||
| Into the 4444: Reborn - Part One | 30 Jan 2025 | 01:05:55 | |
Join us as we share the latest news around the Korean rock industry including DPR Ian and a list of bands to look out for, along with the latest on The Rose’s upcoming comeback. We’ll explore the background of EDM music and talk through the tracks we love and the tracks that we DON’T love. Tune in to hear our difference of opinion about the tracks and of course laugh along the way! We can’t wait to hear what you think about 4444: Reborn. Tell us in the comments! Read the review of 4444: Reborn on allkop.com: https://www.allkpop.com/article/2025/01/woosung-returns-with-new-electronic-music-collection-4444-reborn Listen to 4444: Reborn on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3hJ5n4LUTznYIsbml5gmXu?si=7mb3rdAITvSgpxWvUH8vLA Listen along with our Spotify playlist that includes tracks from both albums: https://open.spotify.com/album/3hJ5n4LUTznYIsbml5gmXu?si=JsPdy9LiTtCqqaOM7y8D0w Follow us: Instagram: @krok_cast X: @krok_cast Email: krok.cast@gmail.com Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Doom | 27 Mar 2025 | 01:16:43 | |
Join us for our first Artist Spotlight interview with musician, singer, songwriter Francis Doom! His debut album, I Caught a Light, was recorded in 2022. He has described the sound of this album as “like a ballroom, on fire, in space.” His latest single is called I’m a Ghost. He sat down with us to talk about how his solo project came about, his songwriting process, and what’s it’s like being a self-produced, self-managed music artist in today’s music industry. Listen to Francis Doom on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/34yzF68WWsxHzf2tprniIn?si=9pAXVLf8SZiJqdxpUPID4A Follow Francis Doom: Instagram: @francisdoommusic X: @francisdoommusic YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FrancisDoomMusic https://www.francisdoommusic.com/ | |||
| Into The Moon | 13 Mar 2025 | 01:23:21 | |
Join us as we review The Rose’s Rabbit to the Moon festival performance, their first in almost a year! We answer listener’s questions about the performance and have a fun Would you Rather Challenge. Links to Bands Recommended: Esprit D’Air: https://open.spotify.com/artist/41R42bjR4KaZCo7T4NvDLD?si=xfy8hljpTXOR7Zi-RFQwGg Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Dawn : Part Two | 27 Feb 2025 | 01:30:33 | |
Join us as we continue with our deep dive into The Rose’s second EP, Dawn. We update you on the latest across the Korean rock industry and have a fun Would You Rather Challenge! Follow us: Instagram: @krok_cast X: @krok_cast Email: krok.cast@gmail.com
Links to content discussed in the episode: Arirang Interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/FGBUfktVZrs?si=LLIohsjN9ng9HRog Interview with Ear Milk: https://earmilk.com/2018/11/26/the-rose-opens-up-about-dawn-album-authenticity-koreas-mental-health-stigma-qa/ Review of She’s in the Rain from Seoul Beats: https://seoulbeats.com/2018/10/the-rose-make-a-touching-return-with-shes-in-the-rain/ Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Dawn: Part One | 13 Feb 2025 | 01:42:09 | |
Join us as we take a deep dive into The Rose’s second EP, Dawn. This is an emotionally charged album and we recognise that the subjects discussed during this episode may be difficult for some listeners. Should you find any of the subject matter discussed during this podcast triggering support is available from the following organisations. Remember the first step is to talk, you aren’t in this alone. UK Thecalmzone.net (Helpline for men) Papyrus-uk.org (Under 35’s helpline) USA Call or text 988 - Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Follow us: Instagram: @krok_cast X: @krok_cast Email:krok.cast@gmail.com Listen to Dawn on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Zd5O0llwgfmpJoZOeKWiQ?si=jOlTjIMpSkyAxz6nig5smg Links to content discussed in the episode: Arirang Interview on YouTube:https://youtu.be/FGBUfktVZrs?si=LLIohsjN9ng9HRog Interview with Ear Milk: https://earmilk.com/2018/11/26/the-rose-opens-up-about-dawn-album-authenticity-koreas-mental-health-stigma-qa/ Review of She’s in the Rain from Seoul Beats: https://seoulbeats.com/2018/10/the-rose-make-a-touching-return-with-shes-in-the-rain/ The Rose’s “Dawn” Mini Album: https://24hrkpop.com/2019/01/the-roses-dawn-mini-album/ She’s in the Rain Music Video on YouTube:https://youtu.be/KjbftHj6XYU?si=IgAYDwMxYuOSQKVc Links to Korean Bands Recommended: Silica Gel:https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kxVxKOgoefmgkwoHipHsn?si=KrwuyRNlRqijdjWEhb_9Ew Francis Doom:https://open.spotify.com/artist/34yzF68WWsxHzf2tprniIn?si=uZV3SHZBQCuiXPPQfJoBlA Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Spoiler King | 30 Mar 2025 | 01:35:00 | |
We are fucking ready! Join us for this special episode where we dive deep into the details of The Rose’s comeback as we prepare for the release of the new EP, WRLD. We will break down all the spoilers shared by Woosung in his live stream on the Rosarium app. We talk through each of the song teasers that Sammy played during the live stream. We also share our hypothesis on the meaning of Photosynthesis and the sound and message with this album. Links to content discussed in the episode: Summer Sonic Bangkok festival: https://www.summersonicbkk.com/ Korea Herald article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10452757 Kpop Wise article: https://www.kpopwise.com/2025/03/the-rose-releases-road-map-for-upcoming.html Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Wolf Part 2 | 29 May 2025 | 02:11:53 | |
Join us as we conclude our deep dive into Woosung’s first solo EP, Wolf. We explore Face and Lonely and dig into Woosung’s psyche including themes of sexuality and loneliness. Featured Artists: Spectral: https://open.spotify.com/album/5vUur2ehZbwtlStwCso6A8?si=ZpDbe2TYQWqrrf4XCr0Www Follow Spectral: Instagram: @This_is_Spectral X: @Thisis_Spectral YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@This-is-Spectral www.this-is-spectral.com Sources referenced: Music Access Club with Woosung from The Rose: https://youtu.be/WK8vHq8ZI-4?si=aoWkH5LIVwiT-oah After School Club with Woosung, Episode 379: https://youtu.be/t96HlLZ2ewU?si=87CBxxT5FHZ0KSPy Arirang KPop Pops in Seoul: https://youtu.be/fx8d2OaLuxE?si=OgyL6xz2NKNHqUeP Stream Wolf Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0b3KwqQPmViZebSU2d5uIr?si=txQebVzNTCaAkHXaMzKkMw Woosung Face Music Video: https://youtu.be/vI6OD4VJssM?si=tYplM8rgAu9A2o-F Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Wolf - Part 1 | 22 May 2025 | 01:30:55 | |
Join us as we deep dive into Woosung’s first solo EP, Wolf. We break down the simplistic melodies of Wolf and Moon and have a rich conversation of the meaning behind Moon’s lyrics, including the controversy of his inclusion of an offensive lyric and why he hasn’t changed it. Featured Artists: Sawano Hiroyuki[nZk], Rei Inertia: https://open.spotify.com/track/2joT0CjcGqc1fr8Fvk7itj?si=68037feb20d24b98 Newspeak: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3eaUqC1a64Qk1pjNBv5L71?si=Mko4QEFLS7qLVnGobb7-Rg Sources referenced: Music Access Club with Woosung from The Rose: https://youtu.be/WK8vHq8ZI-4?si=aoWkH5LIVwiT-oah After School Club with Woosung, Episode 379: https://youtu.be/t96HlLZ2ewU?si=87CBxxT5FHZ0KSPy Arirang KPop Pops in Seoul: https://youtu.be/fx8d2OaLuxE?si=OgyL6xz2NKNHqUeP Stream Wolf Album on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/0b3KwqQPmViZebSU2d5uIr?si=txQebVzNTCaAkHXaMzKkMw Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 | |||
| Into the X-Verse | 15 May 2025 | 01:27:29 | |
Join us for another special episode where we break down all the major updates we received from The Rose over the last week, including our perspectives on Sammy’s responses to the concerns shared by fans on X. Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Windfall | 08 May 2025 | 01:41:34 | |
Join us as we deep dive into the formation of Windfall Records and discuss the issues many musical artists face as they navigate the world of labels, agencies and independence. Featured Artists: CNBLUE: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dCz3spfpIvqqqsIoP6wXi?si=GczkaeZoQtiXcBfW3Ww_aQ SALTNPAPER: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PUaWe4blFXeqtc3RCNdjv?si=FS_crzWCRRy9VKc1cVaPNA Ghost Depot Records: Instagram: @ghost_depot_records X:@ghostdepotrec Spectral: Instagram: @this_is_spectral X: @thisis_spectral TikTok: @this_is_spectral Sources Regarding the Lawsuit between The Rose and J&Star Company: https://www.newsweek.com/k-pop-rose-terminate-contract-j-star-payment-issue-lawsuit-1489664 Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 | |||
| Into the Garage Files : Part 2 | 01 May 2025 | 01:51:38 | |
Join us as we deep dive into episodes 3 & 4 of Photosynthesis. Anne and Kelly try to survive the cuteness overload of the members of the Rose interacting with kids and go on a sentimental road trip with the guys. Join our humour segment to pick which member you would have as your survival partner in a zombie apocalypse. Listen to find out who Kelly and Anne would pick! You might be surprised! Photosynthesis Episode 3 Bickering: https://youtu.be/_q1q_-QDfvk?si=g8mIduFULkybaoAW Photosynthesis Episode 4 직진만 (Straight Ahead): https://youtu.be/fvEojEE1f6E?si=IlkWHWNuB27UrAl1 Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Catalyst - Interview with JJ Catalyst | 24 Apr 2025 | 01:44:36 | |
Join us for our first Geniuses Behind the Scenes series, where we interview professionals from across the music industry who work behind the scenes. JJ Catalyst is an Emmy-nominated, Billboard #1 Mixing Engineer, who has worked with incredible artists like Papa Roach, Hollywood Undead, Connor Matthews, and our very own The Rose, just to name a few! We sat down with JJ to learn what it means to be a mixing engineer and he shares how he balances the technical and artistic aspects of mixing music. Instagram: @jjcatalyst Artists mentioned by JJ Catalyst: Keley Karter & the Heroines: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2mAAO54PkHr3NjdlRpzEDl?si=TTdOU-G-SNuNhkb9yrW1Kg Hollywood Forever by The Hollywood Undead: https://open.spotify.com/track/5CNopDW4B3IBlspdSmvjCh?si=51f18169477d40e2 Links to Korean Bands Recommended: Kave: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2ULfZAs05dyyWxznOPua14?si=54JfVfBNSoi2z0k3cLlClQ | |||
| Into the Garage Files : Part 1 | 17 Apr 2025 | 01:45:09 | |
Join us as we deep dive into the first two episodes of The Rose’s reality series, Photosynthesis. Anne and Kelly breakdown what we learned about The Rose through their real-life antics. (Disclaimer: We do not have Slimer in the studio with us, it is in fact Kelly with a chest infection!) Photosynthesis Episode 1 Betting: https://youtu.be/QucbenbAAGM?si=A3xC2Qw2NvsZj7Fb Photosynthesis Episode 2 Numerology: https://youtu.be/mP0fTLPx2TI?si=2B6T_ltfW62KnWrZ Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Red | 10 Apr 2025 | 01:41:14 | |
Join us as we dive into The Rose’s single album, Red. Listen as Anne and Kelly disagree on their feelings about the song, California. Will Kelly’s expert analysis change Anne’s mind about this song? Listen to find out! Listen to Red on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1ifwystmHNV1dbgLni1hNA?si=HYTUAgjNTh-jnSezjLeeFA Links to content discussed in the episode: Billboard Magazine article: https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/the-rose-interview-2019-future-8547135/ Earmilk article: https://earmilk.com/2019/10/08/the-rose-talk-going-unplugged-unscripted-and-red-interview/ After School Club: The Rose: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIVklN9VFGU&list=PLJAxPSCpiyLS1pL7tWWldtLrIRzDhJt6L&index=37
Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Garage Files - Part 4 | 19 Jun 2025 | 01:35:50 | |
Join us as we dive into the final episodes of The Rose’s Photosynthesis series - Episodes 7 & 8. HongGi’s Oh Rock Sil with Woosung on YouTube: https://youtu.be/5-_rE6A5p5M?si=lBIsSVI8j1N1M0PX Photosynthesis Episode 7: We Go as One: https://youtu.be/wde4G0M2qpg?si=XPmoMFLSB0pqVjX6 Photosynthesis Episode 8: Let’s Feel It: https://youtu.be/M2GLlcIt9jU?si=MiAE-grjnfxSaepD Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Tribeca | 12 Jun 2025 | 02:08:59 | |
Join us as Anne shares her experience at the premiere of The Rose’s documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival. We talk about the impact of this film and it’s ability to convey The Rose’s story in an honest, vulnerable, and inspiring way. (Hang around to the end of the show for a little bit of KRok genius) Documentary Film Review articles: https://loudandclearreviews.com/the-rose-come-back-to-me-review/ KBS2’s The Seasons: Jay Park’s Drive: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwjHrBfEqAI Articles on Drug Issue with The Rose: Kbizoom: https://kbizoom.com/drug-offender-appeared-on-kbsclose-relationship-with-jay-park/ AllKPop.com: https://forum.allkpop.com/thread/157675-knetz-angry-a-news-outlet-linked-the-rose-s-kim-woosung-s-predebut-situation-fro/ Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 | |||
| Into the Garage Files Part 3 | 05 Jun 2025 | 01:50:12 | |
Join us as we catch up on all the content leading up to the release of The Rose’s EP, WRLD and deep dive into episodes 5 & 6 of Photosynthesis. Broses Radio on Stationhead: https://t.co/p5rLgRGX43 Photosynthesis Episode 5 Back to Basics: https://youtu.be/SYrMjqLCCq4?si=6D_wnaf_fFtIvXM0 Photosynthesis Episode 6 The Rose Game: https://youtu.be/0vOPHjUR1og?si=QJ8jcTPrUUIi8ep7 The Rose | WRLD Official Live Performance Video: https://youtu.be/6ufDVWeunA0?si=eW3ZDOwO6HUaaimV Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 | |||
| Into the WRLD Part 3 | 14 Aug 2025 | 01:53:41 | |
Join as we wrap up our deep dive into the rest of the WRLD album! We conclude our discussion of this simple yet complex body of work. Stream WRLD on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3TCF95qK3XaMBjmEuXwQHQ?si=nuWanY1OR52sV-F9D3v_ww iHeart Radio Z100 Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sH1_FfmBMKM&t=1325s Artist Recommendations: FTIsland: Thunderstorm: https://open.spotify.com/track/0O0NPdO8h33Ozg0Nek9qCx?si=a08834222a774bfc Dir En Grey: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3kNqzLmW33fQIfmZ1OfqMA?si=OX-102PiRRabm2avhSdKdw Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the WRLD Part 2 | 31 Jul 2025 | 01:20:35 | |
Join as we deep dive into the next two tracks of the WRLD album! We will continue our deep discussion of this incredible body of work. Stream WRLD on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3TCF95qK3XaMBjmEuXwQHQ?si=nuWanY1OR52sV-F9D3v_ww Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Transmission: Interview with Diane Quon and Eugene Yi | 17 Jul 2025 | 00:48:11 | |
Join us as we interview Diane Quon, CEO of Quonco Productions and award-winning producer, who is one of the Producers of The Rose’s documentary, The Rose: Come Back to Me and Eugene Yi, an award-winning filmmaker, editor, and journalist, who is the director of the film. We deep dive into how the film came about and behind the scenes of the film, including what didn’t make the final cut. Support this film by leaving a review on one of the below sites. Sharing a review and continuing to share your interest helps the film get picked up for distribution. Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_rose_come_back_to_me#critics-reviews Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/film/the-rose-come-back-to-me/ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt36589890/reviews/?ref_=tt_ururv_sm Quonco Productions: https://www.instagram.com/quoncoproductions/ Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the WRLD Part 1 | 03 Jul 2025 | 01:53:03 | |
Join us as we finally deep dive into The Rose’s new EP, WRLD. We breakdown the instrumentation, melodies, and meaning behind the lyrics for these songs. We also talk about how each lyric video connects to the theme of each song. This is a deep album and led to a rich discussion! You don’t want to miss it! The Rose Performance on The Kelly Clarkson Show: https://youtu.be/b0O4Dt8aa2M?si=y94BkXC2w6Vf5Y-a Stream WRLD on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3TCF95qK3XaMBjmEuXwQHQ?si=nuWanY1OR52sV-F9D3v_ww 숨 Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/P5ZHcOQB7bs?si=RvgngYJZVPM_PfdA Nebula Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/tCYbsz_JLEQ?si=gcrjP0qzYD0lDE6z O Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/Kny4oClGBPo?si=9iu3l8yy_aUtBMiE O Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/161RWaQ4wrs?si=1ck8VXZXv3HDVNcJ Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the BLUE | 13 Nov 2025 | 01:08:57 | |
Join us for a deep dive into the music of CNBLUE! Our listeners requested that Anne & Kelly have a special episode focused on the music of this Korean pop rock band. We’ll share background on the band and dive into two popular songs. CNBLUE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dCz3spfpIvqqqsIoP6wXi?si=zX8y1CbiRhW0FPib2M8img Follow on Instagram: @cnblue.official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CNBLUE | |||
| Into the Night: Interview with ANSON | 30 Oct 2025 | 00:53:27 | |
Join us for an artist spotlight interview with pop punk Indie artist, ANSON. ANSON talks about his journey through music, what’s it like being an independent artist and who would be in his ultimate festival line up! ANSON Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4F0mwtDsLi4dKzug5JB5gn?si=s8gajo2xQ6qW9UsoFYiMZA Follow on Instagram: @ansonofficial Website: https://ansonofficial.com/ | |||
| Into the Future | 04 Sep 2025 | 01:07:59 | |
Anne & Kelly share hot takes on Sammy’s Instagram live stream on August 22. They share their perspective on what Sammy shared about his vocal challenges and what breaking away from Transparent Arts means for the future of The Rose. Follow news on The Rose documentary on a dedicated website: Follow on Instagram: @therosedoc Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Garden: Black Rose | 27 Aug 2025 | 01:44:00 | |
Join us as we deep dive into The Rose’s song, Black Rose, which is a tribute to their fans. We celebrate the song’s anniversary on August 23 by sharing stories from Black Roses of how The Rose’s music has impacted their lives. Listen to Black Rose on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/00sy3jQc4q392lnFOuOCRe?si=83eb4c8068ea40c8 Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| The Would You Rather Game | 25 Aug 2025 | 00:11:13 | |
We thought we'd bring something a little new into the KRok Cast world, our first recorded Would you rather game. For once you can see the sheer joy on Anne's face and the recoiling fear on Kelly's, as she's put through the hypothetical ringer again. What would you choose? Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 | |||
| Into the Fandom | 28 Oct 2025 | 00:34:11 | |
Tumbleweed or a garden waiting to bloom. We discuss the current state of the fandom app The Rosarium. Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 | |||
| Into the WRLD Tour | 23 Oct 2025 | 01:49:48 | |
Join us as we deep dive into the Once Upon a WRLD tour. Anne & Kelly share highlights and special moments from throughout the tour. Artist Recommendation: Flawed Mangoes: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4MrQDA45Gd0llLrwFUzimG?si=DJ6iU1iEQn-He55wzWjZ3Q James Hill’s Rattlin’ Bones Club YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@RattlinBonesClub
Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Trauma | 09 Oct 2025 | 01:22:40 | |
Join us as we deep dive into the song, Trauma, from The Rose documentary film, The Rose: Come Back to Me. Artist Recommendation: Meejah https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wYURKgfyzKk1nmUp9MHxV?si=g-lEsLW3QP6wZS388lL4bQ Veins 베인스 https://open.spotify.com/artist/2SRvVxgS1QKZUZvzHSBPJd?si=QAlnUI2HTLKdck15Y7yHlg
Video Clips: @themoon___stars YouTube Channel https://youtu.be/aOj7UI2ZEwA?si=njEP39dbSP0BSzek https://youtu.be/qySzhYNvb44?si=-CeE9w0keiBuY337 Trauma Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/r5D9msWXSSo?si=jz1i84Qk0Ce06Lxq Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Suspension! | 06 Oct 2025 | 00:16:12 | |
Anne and Kelly are good girls and we've never been suspended in our lives ... until now! | |||
| Into the Wardrobe - Part 2 | 30 Sep 2025 | 01:38:25 | |
Join us as we deep dive into The Rose’s fashion over the years! We are joined by a special guest, Cheryl, a fashionista who manages the Instagram account, Woosung’s Wardrobe. We rate The Rose’s best and worst looks and have lots of laughs. Woosung’s Wardrobe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woosungswardrobe?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Artist Recommendation: Anson https://open.spotify.com/artist/4F0mwtDsLi4dKzug5JB5gn?si=WqyG574MSDqm8myx09vQoQ Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Lovebomb | 25 Sep 2025 | 01:05:08 | |
The Rose has been lovebombing us with new content since the end of the Once Upon a WRLD tour! Join Anne & Kelly for their reaction to all the recent updates from The Rose: International Busan Film Festival appearance, live stream concert announcement, Dotunes #4, and speculation on a potential Dojoon solo album! Busan International Film Festival: https://www.youtube.com/live/pM4YqL9EU3A?si=JgH5UuRvjkl-pHwo Veeps Live Stream of Seattle Concert: https://veeps.com/therose Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Heavy Moon: Interview with Michael Kim-Sheng | 23 Sep 2025 | 00:44:43 | |
Join us for an artist spotlight interview with modern composer, Michael Kim-Sheng. He grew up with the influences of both classical composers like Chopin and Debussy and modern rock and electronic music. His musical work is a meeting between these backgrounds, falling between classical and popular genres, and combining acoustic instruments with electronic rhythms and textures. He sat down with Anne & Kelly to talk about his debut concert and how he creates an experience through music. Michael Kim-Sheng Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0agioWluEClo8cE4fzJvsd?si=ugsuY771S6ex0_B1pC-Ywg Follow on Instagram: @michaelkimsheng Website: https://www.michaelkimsheng.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/mkslp321 Tour Dates and Tickets: https://tour.michaelkimsheng.com/events | |||
| Into the Wardrobe | 11 Sep 2025 | 01:52:17 | |
Join us as we deep dive into The Rose’s fashion over the years! We are joined by a special guest, Cheryl, a fashionista who manages the Instagram account, Woosung’s Wardrobe. We rate The Rose’s best and worst looks and have lots of laughs. Woosung’s Wardrobe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/woosungswardrobe?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== Artist Recommendation: JuJu B. Goode: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5PLxgBMZxMf8px0EfhgOiY?si=Us3LG_m7RLylAvU4jw246Q Michael Kim-Sheng https://open.spotify.com/artist/0agioWluEClo8cE4fzJvsd?si=UDzjv-wFRAWe0Bl0bUOo-A Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Fairytale | 08 Jan 2026 | 00:55:50 | |
Join us for a deep dive into The Rose’s song, Beauty and the Beast. Anne & Kelly break down this now iconic song, but the song wasn’t always a hit. Listen to learn new information about this song that many fans probably don’t know. Beauty and the Beast Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/xUodb7ltZ6M?si=d4r8zVSXSrKF0Tr_ Beauty and the Beast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1y4bPlGZWzzZtVCuHbQ8gS?si=lkPYsn-sQmSJRxJ-NoXsRA Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Backseat | 23 Dec 2025 | 01:09:58 | |
Join Anne & Kelly for their reaction to The Rose’s live stream in which they clarified misinformation and shared key updates about what’s next for the band. Stay informed about The Rose documentary film: Instagram: @therosedoc TikTok: @therosedoc Website: www.therosedoc.com Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| KRok Recommends - Cloudian | 16 Dec 2025 | 00:18:14 | |
Let us introduce you to Kelly's favourite band of the moment. The insanely talented Cloudian! | |||
| Into the Dotunes | 27 Nov 2025 | 01:19:34 | |
Join us for a deep dive into the cover videos, Dotunes, released by Park Dojoon on his YouTube channel. Anne & Kelly react to these covers and speculate on the potential of a Dojoon solo album. Park Dojoon YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ParkDojoon Follow The Rose:Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Taxi | 25 Nov 2025 | 00:41:57 | |
Join us for a deep dive into Woosung’s song, Driver, from the OST of the Korean drama, 모범택시3 (Taxi Driver 3). Driver Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/4fwb7GmQfOEkbkQulk4Ot7?si=8551001e82424fbd Driver Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/r8ZjY9yu6NI?si=Oc-wQ4t2TAASznMR KRok Cast Lyric Video with English Translations: https://youtu.be/rCqBtEs2FXU?si=XBsMnCpgEpt1G2oa Follow Woosung: Instagram: @iwoosung X: @woosungofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@iwoosung Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| Into the Gardener - Interview with Cloudian | 15 Jan 2026 | 00:42:39 | |
Join us for an artist spotlight interview with Cloudian. Cloudian were highlighted in a recent KRok Recommends episode and now Anne & Kelly get to sit down with the band and talk about their lore and vision for storytelling across multiple types of media, their ultimate rock festival lineup (which may or may not include The Rose), and which characters they would each play in a movie. Cloudian Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/76loQSkWc0xXcwcGAIgJBF?si=9qoKaEoMQZ6jlwzLhru8MQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cloudian_official/ YouTube: @Cloudian_Official
KRok Recommends Cloudian: https://youtu.be/3Srocfa14fw?si=J94ZxTDUG98Z8ua5
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| Into the Recycling | 27 Jan 2026 | 00:54:33 | |
Join Anne & Kelly for their reaction to Woosung’s live stream in which he shared spoilers about The Rose’s new music…but haven’t we heard this spoiler before?? We like to call Woosung the “King of Recycled Jokes, but is he now the “King of Recycled Spoilers?” Listen to find out more! Stay informed about The Rose documentary film: Instagram: @therosedoc TikTok: @therosedoc Website: www.therosedoc.com Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theroseofficial | |||
| KRok Recommends - Fat Hamster & Paledusk | 20 Jan 2026 | 00:17:48 | |
Let us introduce you to the EDM Maestro Fat Hamster and Japan's legendary lords of fun Paledusk! Fat Hamster Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Hu4VMSHeLo0tKSiRwwy2N?si=Hme1cX6vRseWAUKHFgwgvQIG - https://www.instagram.com/fathamster_letzratz & https://www.instagram.com/fathamsterandkangnewYouTube - https://youtube.com/channel/UCfHC69BgeJemnsqTDa3zezQ?si=2ufCl9j_R0TJ7Ua1 paledusk.com Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2GWuBfYdmPB91krBNQavHa?si=pVd4bznTQCS6A3ebBonIMgIG - instagram.com/paledusk_jpn YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@paledusk1797 | |||
| Into the Rock | 26 Feb 2026 | 01:12:42 | |
Join us for a deep dive into iconic Japanese rock band, ONE OK ROCK. We break down two songs with very different meanings but both powerful. Follow ONE OK ROCK: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneokrockofficial X: https://x.com/ONEOKROCK_japan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ONEOKROCKchannel Website: https://www.oneokrock.com/en/
ONE OK ROCK Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7k73EtZwoPs516ZxE72KsO?si=OFueL_ayS3m3qAIjgs4FXw | |||
| Into the Fever | 17 Feb 2026 | 00:44:14 | |
Join us for an artist spotlight interview with 18Fevers. 18Fevers Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6w8OkJxeAUzbfEd1qMgmc6?si=RfU1c5JaSh6X1Lv2mL8J0g Website: https://18fevers.com/ Instagram: @18fevers YouTube: @18feversOfficial | |||
| Into the 3LOGY Part 1 | 12 Feb 2026 | 00:52:55 | |
Join us for a deep dive into the new album by CNBLUE, 3LOGY. In part 1 of this series we will deep dive into the first two tracks on the album and discuss the band’s creative marketing campaign for this comeback. Follow CNBLUE: CNBLUE Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dCz3spfpIvqqqsIoP6wXi?si=zX8y1CbiRhW0FPib2M8img Follow on Instagram: @cnblue.official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/CNBLUE 3LOGY on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3IY5HE1P7GADh5Ojpe5PZU?si=odD7RwMwRiyXnt6pFYqUAQ | |||
| KRok Cast Backstage Pass with Hongza | 10 Feb 2026 | 00:08:52 | |
Join us as we speak to Hongza backstage at he prepares for his show in Sheffield (30/1/2026) https://www.instagram.com/hongzahongza/ https://www.youtube.com/@hongza5899 https://www.hongza.co.uk/ | |||
| Into the Studio: Trauma (Genius behind the scenes with Kevin Younkins) | 29 Jan 2026 | 01:04:24 | |
Join us for a deep dive into the recording of The Rose’s song, Trauma. We interview Genius Behind the Scenes, Kevin Younkins, a Sound Engineer with Robert Lang Studios. We talk with Kevin about his role as a sound engineer and experience recording these powerful vocals with The Rose. Robert Lang Studios: https://www.robertlangstudios.com/ Trauma Official Music Video: https://youtu.be/r5D9msWXSSo?si=jz1i84Qk0Ce06Lxq Trauma on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3X2s2xlesjmnjEDNpXrjVZ?si=3vdRtt-aSoyF-fjD40hYQg Follow The Rose: Instagram: @official_therose X: @TheRose_0803
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