In this episode we’re diving headfirst into the rising rookie group 8TURN! We’re breaking down who’s who, sharing our first impressions, and of course, revealing our current biases (you might be surprised!). Whether you’re a new TURNING or already ride-or-die, you won’t want to miss this fun and chaotic intro to the group making big moves in the K-pop scene.

PLUS! We’re doing a ticket giveaway on Instagram to celebrate 8TURN’s tour!Link to our giveaway for the Houston stop!⁠

Here’s how to enter (open April 7th–15th):

• Like the giveaway post

• Follow us, @MyMusicTaste, and @8TURN_M

• Tag a friend you’d bring to the show!

Winners will be announced shortly after the 15th—good luck TURNINGs!

 Debut  MV 'TIC TAC'

Most recent release 'LEGGO'

specific videos mentioned in today's episodeDebut showcase on M2

Road To Kingdom: Ace of Ace 'TIC TAC'

Beatbox Stage*Disclaimer* This is NOT a paid or sponsored episode!! We just had a great time learning and discovering 8TURN. These are 100% our own opinions and we are not a representative of MyMusicTase or MNH Entertainment.

Get ready for a deep dive into the world of K-pop as we explore the rising group Young Posse and the unique artistry of Zior Park! In this episode we’re breaking down their music, style, and what makes them stand out. Plus, we’ve got something special for you—a giveaway for each artist’s upcoming show! When you use our discount code you'll be entered for a drawing to win free merch!! Good Luck!

link: To enter Zior Park's ticket giveawaylink: To enter Young Posse's ticket giveaway

Link: SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODE FOR THE SHOW

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CALLING ALL MOAS!!

On today's episode of WITK?!?! hosts, Leyah, Mea, and Yvette are interviewing two special guests, K and Ana from HTXT Events of Houston! This is a continuation of highlighting the K-Pop community in our home city and introducing y'all to the people who help create amazing K-Pop events in HTX!

Listen as your hosts get to know K and Ana and how they and their team at HTXT Events got their start with hosting Tomorrow by Together themed cup sleeve events in the Houston area! If you're a fan of TXT be sure to tune in and also check out one of their awesome events! And follow them and their brand Kiui Studios on Instagram for cute K-Pop merch!

Oh, and don't mind the rooster, he's a big K-Pop fan too!

Come join us in talking about Kard's BM and his Big Tiddie Committee that started as a joke but now has blown up to helping thousands of Breast Cancer patients and research. Also we discuss our own potential BTC members and create our version of the Big Booty Committee.

Do you feel like there's too many groups to follow these days? Let us do the dirty work for you by introducing some groups that have caught our eye recently. We know how long it takes to get to know a group so let us guide through this wonderful journey. This will be an ongoing series, so stay tuned for more groups!!

Grab a bottle of your favorite wine, relax, and join us for Kpop Wine Night were we play mini games and answer questions that help you get to know us!

Have you ever watched your favorite idol give a sexy performance? Or maybe you've seen them act fatherly in a variety show and thought "Wow, he's husband material!" Join us in taking about what idols we think fit the three categories, Husband Material, Fuckboy, and Zaddy!

Come Hangout with us while we discuss our favorite songs from several Kpop artists' Comebacks during the Quarantine! Also, find out why AB6IX's comeback got postponed. Follow us at whatinthekpop_official for more content coming soon!

Hey y'all! Check out our album review of Fantasia X by Monsta X. Plus hear us talk about Minhyuk being the first member of Monsta X to get an Instagram! Who will be next?

Get to know NCT's Chinese sub unit WayV! Join us in talking about their upcoming first full album and Concept Photos!

What are y'all doing during quarantine?? Need some ideas? Check out what we've been doing during the quarantine to pass time by. Also, join us as we try to find the root of the problem when dealing with fandom toxicity.

Do you think Asian Men should be sexualized? Or is it insulting? Find out in our wonderful thoughts and conversations. ,Worried about your first fansign? Let us take you through our experience with our first fansign with VAV!

Welcome to our 1st official KPOP Podcast! In this Podcast we will be discussing NCT 127 and their new to comeback MV "Kick It" and also going to be reacting and discussing how we feel about Johnny, Jaehyun and Yuta making instagrams hope you guys enjoy!

!!CONTENT WARNING!!

--BRIEF MENTIONS: Self Harm/Burning Sun Scandal

On today's episode of What in the K-Pop?!?! Mea, Yvette, and Leyah continue their conversation from February Faves covering the surrounding controversy of K-pop Idol Hyuna. Join our hosts as they explore and explain what's been going on, and look to the future of Hyuna's career.

Thanks for listening!

On today's special episode of WITK?!?!, Our hosts interview a special guest, Vic from K-City Events in Houston!! This will be the first of many episodes highlighting the K-Pop community in our home city and introducing y'all to the people who help facilitate the amazing K-pop events in HTX!

On this episode, they'll be discussing K-City Events upcoming KPOP Spring Fest on April 7th, of which our very own Mea will be one of the MCs!! This is her first MC gig so please say hi!

Tune in to learn more about the event and the person running the show, Vic!

Also be sure to check out K-City Events and What in the K-Pop?!?! on Instagram for more information about the upcoming KPOP Spring Fest!

Event Details:

KPOP Fest-April 7th, 2024--12pm-6pm

Location:

Karbach Brewing

2023 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092

The Hosts at What In the K-Pop?!?! would like to extend their gratitude by honoring some notable women in K-Pop and Korean history to celebrate Women's History Month!

Be inspired as Yvette, Mea, and Leyah, celebrate and discuss women's history and the history of women' s impact in our favorite genre, K-pop. Thank you women, from all walks of life, and especially to those who paved the way, redefining what it means to be a woman today.

Feels good to be a WOMAN!

Let us know: are there any women in your life or community you would like to highlight? Please, share their story this month and tag us on Instagram! Happy Women's History Month and Happy International Women's Day!

notes:

https://sites.bu.edu/koreandiaspora/individuals/boston-in-1950s/sook-ja-hong-pursuing-womens-rights-in-south-korea/ 

2024 WHM Theme - National Women's History Alliance (nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org)

What in the Astrology?!?!

On today's episode, Mea, Leyah, and Yvette explore their favorite K-pop idols born under the twin fish sign, also known as Pisces! Join them as they spiritually explore the sign and all its hallmarks! Are they Dreamers? Fairies? Ethereal?

We say, All of the Above!

We at WITK would also love to extend a Happy Birthday to all those celebrating during Pisces Season. :]

Tell us, are you a Pisces sun, moon or rising?

This week on What in the K-Pop?!?!, the girls discuss a bit of what they've been listening to this past month! From BIBI's Bam Yang Gang, to Le Sserafim's Easy, check in as Yvette, Mea, and Leyah talk their February Faves!

On Today's episode of What In the K-Pop?!?! the girls start a new series called the Deep Dive, where they explore the origins of some of the biggest names in K-pop. For this episode, they'll be delving into the popular 4th gen boy group, Stray Kids! Listen as Yvette, Mea, and Leyah explore Stray Kids history, gush about the members and give you a brief of why you should start stanning them, if you aren't already!

Stray Kids all around the world, you make Stray Kids STAY!!

On today's episode of What in the K-Pop?!?! Our hosts, Yvette, Mea, and Leyah discuss some of their favorites in K-Pop from the previous year, as well as some of their 'not so faves'?!?! Laugh as the girls talk their fave concepts to songs that best culminated 2023, and even some tunes that shouldn't leave it!!

This is WITK's K-Pop Awards Show!!!

Happy New Year!

On today's episode of What in the K-pop?!?! Our hosts Mea, Yvette, and Leyah have returned from their hiatus to ring in 2024! Listen in as they debrief and K-atch up, going over some of their fave k-pop moments from 2023!

We are very glad to be back!!-M,Y,L

While the Onni is away, the Maknaes will play!! On today's episode of WITK, Mea and Leyah gush about NCT 127's newest comeback Fact Check! Check the facts with them as they praise the album and try to convince YOU to finally become an NCTzen! (You know you want to!)

We’re kicking off 2025 with something SUPER exciting—our very first WITK Awards episode!  Join your hosts as we dive into what made the 2024 favs list YOU, our amazing listeners, voted for. From Boy Group of the Year to Best Girl Group Album and more, we’re unpacking your picks and talking about all things K-pop. We brought the nominees, but it’s your voices that made this episode so special! Tune in for the first episode of the year and let’s celebrate together! 

What's up K-Pop Squad?!?! Today, we are bringing the School Of K-Pop back as the beginning of a mini-series. Where we talk about a number of different topics from "What K-Pop means to us" to " What groups we reccomend as the starter pack as a New K-Pop Stan! If you have a Significant Other, Best Friend, New Friend, or Sibling that is curious about the World Of K-Pop. Listen Now! #witk #kpoppodcast #kpop #kpopstan #stanculture

We get excited as we talk about Houston's Kfest! We talk about the headliner June, games, and activities at the festival! hopefully we'll see you there.

When: October 7th, 2023

Where: Discovery Green in Houston, TX

Time: 10am-9pm

Headliner: June

On today's episode of What in the K-pop, the girls are keeping kool, with a chill discussion on K-pop today. Join us as we discuss our most slept on songs, silly light stick designs, future concerts and more!!

What's up K-pop Squad?!?!

Today We are Discussing Our Favorite MVs! MVs that We find to be Beautiful Works of Art, Unique and Eclectic Sceneries, Happiness in a Bottle, Dream-Like Concepts and, the Sensual Steamy Concepts alike.

Wanna Know what MVs make our Hearts Sing?

Listen Now!

What's popping K-Pop Squad?!?! Today we are discussing some our Favorite Comebacks in the last couple of months. Did y'all get destroyed by Ateez's "Bouncy"🤯 just as much as we did? Or were you too busy listening to S-Class on repeat? 🔁 Whatever it may be, come for the K-Pop commentary🔥 but stay for the Shenanigans 🤣 Let's Get it, Let's Go!

On today's episode of What in the K-Pop?!?!, Leyah, Mea, and Yvette share their favorite summer hits with you! Grab an ice cream and join them as they talk about summer and all the fun songs they'll be listening to at the next backyard bbq!

Check the links for our playlists on Apple Music and Spotify. Don't have Premium? Look at the full song list on insta, @Whatinthekpop_podcast!

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5TYbXX3uWG4gB3Pf8QO5kh?si=849dabefd41041ad

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/witk-quintessential-summer-playlist/pl.u-11zBJomsjZEjpM

Y'all buckle up because these two shows got us messed up!!! We swear we tried to stay loyal to our biases but when Choi Soobin and Zong Chenle are right there what's a kpop stan to do?!?!

Listen to Gemini for clear skin. In today's Episode Leyah & Mea talk about their experience seeing Gemini! The good, the bad and, the smelly. If you want to keep up with us follow us on instagram @whatinthekpop_podcast & be sure to let us know what you'd like to see/hear from us! We hope you enjoy this episode and stay tuned for the next one! Byyeeeee!

On today's episode of "What in the K-Pop?!?!" Leyah puts her fellow hosts Mea and Yvette in the k-pop trivia hotseat!! How deep does their k-pop knowledge and competitive spirits go? Who Will be the victor? Listen to find out! It's K-pop Trivia Night!!!

Join us as we talk freezing, long drives and getting a shout out from our favs?! The ending of 2022 & first 3 months of 2023 have had some great shows we want to talk about! We can't wait to share more with y'all! oh and yes, we barely survived each show.

On today's episode of WITK?!?!, our hosts Leyah, Mea, and Yvette have BUSY! Join them as they recount their wonderful experience volunteering and hosting What in the Trivia?!?! at KFEST in Houston! As well as Yvette and Leyah's debut as EMCEES at Kcity's K-pop Fall Fest! Listen and reminisce along side them as they recount the festivals, from hosting k-pop trivia to managing a stage for the first time, to being enraptured by the KFEST2024 headliner NCHIVE's electrifying performance!

The WITK?!?! Hosts would like to give a warm THANK YOU to everyone who participated/chatted with them during both events!

The Korean-American Society of Houston (KASH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Korean culture and encouraging deeper interactions between the Korean-American Community and the greater Houston public. Be sure to follow @kashouston on IG for more information!

Join us for a blast from the past as we talk about our concert experiences with Oneus, Eric Nam and Epik High from 2022! From enjoying a popsicle mid concert to cheering on our faves like the rent is due. Are you curious about if the money is worth the experience? Listen Now! #kpoppodcast #kpopstan #kpop #kpophouston #kpoplife #podcastersofinstagram #blackkpopfan #blackkpop #blackkpopstan

What’s up K-pop S.Q.U.A.D.? This episode, your WITK hosts use kpop songs we think best  represent each other and our friendship, which is Super, Quirky, Unique, Awesome, and Divine!  😆Join us as we make acronyms of each other’s names and test our knowledge of the alphabet (and fail spectacularly lol) This is K-Pop ACRONYMS!

In honor of black history month we have a special episode for our Kpop Squad! 💜 Join us as we talk about the history of black music and how it got started, but also the influence it has on K-pop from favorite tracks to inspiring Black Music Producers in the Kpop Industry. If you ever been curious about where your favorite song comes from. Listen now 🔥🔥

LOVEY LOVEY LOVEY DOVEY DOVEY DOVEY! Love is in the air as we share the songs that give us the feels. Who are you asking to be your Valentine?

Hey what's up Kpop Squad?!?! Welcome to the first episode of the year!🎉🎉 Us four lovely ladies decided to reintroduce ourselves to the Kpop Squad old and new. 💜🖤🧡💖 So come hang with us as we talk about our bias types, childhood dream jobs, favorite mv concepts and more! Let's get this New Year started! 🔥

⚠️EPISODE VOLUME WARNING ⚠️ Hey What's up Kpop Squad?!?!  Time to dust off the cobwebs 🕸 as we share a special episode with the Kpop Squad. Come hang with us as we talk about our experience at Houston's Summer Seoul Festival! 🎉 As a special treat to our Kpop Squad we were graciously given the opportunity to interview MC Peter Bui and Solo Artist DOE.  We want to send a big thank you to Kashouston and Snap2offical for the wonderful opportunity!🥰🥰 We are forever grateful and can't wait for future projects to come! As we are still in a hiatus, we are working hard behind the scenes to get ready for some great episodes and content just for y'all! See you in January 2023🎉🎉 Let's get it!! Let's go!!🔥 #kpoppodcast #kpopstan #kpop #summerseoulfestival #doe #peterbui #kpophouston #kpoplife #podcastersofinstagram #blackkpopfan #blackkpop #blackkpopstan

What's up Kpop Squad?!?! As we approach our 3rd year with Whatinthekpop?!?! Podcast, we've decided to take a hiatus in order to bring some NEW and FUN surprises to you soon 😀. There's no finalized date to when we will be back, but when we do come back it'll be worth it. Lastly, we wanted to thank our listeners for supporting us through out the years. Without our Kpop Squad we wouldn't be who we are today. So again, thank you for everything and we hope we continue to be that bright light in your life 💜 So... as a "see you soon" gift, we have an hour long Crazy story time from our time in Dallas for the Ateez Fellowship Tour. Enjoy the fullest to your heart's content Kpop Squad. We love you! 🥰🥰 Ateez Drop Challenge on Tik Tok: c.renya93 Intro & Outro Theme Song: CookieColaa by Heston Mimms imuno.sourceaudio.com  #monstax  #kpoppodcast #kpopstan #kpop #kpophouston #kpoplife #podcastersofinstagram #blackkpopfan #blackkpop #blackkpopstan

Happy Lunar New Year Kpop Squad!!! Welcome back to January Comebacks! If I'm being honest, I didn't thing I would have enough material to even do a Comebacks but I made it work for y'all 💜. This is simply a short but bittersweet episode. Lots of solo artists in January but they really showed off their star power! Thank you to everyone that has been listening to Monthly Comebacks.  I am extremely humbled and grateful for all of you Kpop Squad 🥰🥰 Stay Safe & Healthy! Intro & Outro Theme Song: CookieColaa by Heston Mimms imuno.sourceaudio.com  #monstax  #kpoppodcast #kpopstan #kpop #kpophouston #kpoplife #podcastersofinstagram #blackkpopfan #blackkpop #blackkpopstan

Tour bus conspiracies?? 🚌🤔, Vegan Burgers🍔🌱😋, Botantical gardens🏵🥰, Coca-Cola's Smoky Meat Soda🥓🤢 , Monsta X was at our hotel?!👀🤡, and Big Time Rush?!?!🥸😬 Come join us with our concert storytime in Atlanta for the Iheart Jingle Ball. It was definitely a Rollercoaster 😂 🎢 Intro & Outro Theme Song: CookieColaa by Heston Mimms imuno.sourceaudio.com  #monstax  #kpoppodcast #kpopstan #kpop #kpophouston #kpoplife #podcastersofinstagram #blackkpopfan #blackkpop #blackkpopstan

**VOLUME WARNING ⚠️ ** Happy Holidays Kpop Squad!! For Today's Episode we will be discussing 5 groups that we would invite to our own family backyard cookouts. Will they be the life of the party?? Or will they have to be given the down low and coached for each family member?? From our family to yours, We hope you all have a Happy Holiday and a Wonderful New Year 🎉🎉🎉 Intro & Outro Theme Song: CookieColaa by Heston Mimms imuno.sourceaudio.com  #kpoppodcast #kpopstan #kpop #kpophouston #kpoplife #podcastersofinstagram #blackkpopfan #blackkpop #blackkpopstan

On today's episode of WITK?!?!, your hosts have the most exciting news! Join Mea, Yvette, and Leyah, will be hosting a live K-Pop Trivia game on both Saturday, Oct 12th and Sunday, Oct 13th for Houston's Korean Festival, or better known as KFEST!!

The hosts take some time to chat about the upcoming event, sharing their excitement and nerves, and also cover what k-pop hits are currently on repeat! Thanks to every listener for your support, and if you come to the festival, Test your K-pop Trivia mettle, just say hi!

We promise, we're nice!!

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @whatinthekpop_podcast and @kfesthtx for more information about the event! We hope to see you there!

https://www.instagram.com/whatinthekpop_podcast/⁠

Hey what's up y'all?!?! Today's Episode is about Embracing the many minor fails that we encounter when trying to achieve our goals, and how to not let those pitfalls stop us from getting where we want to be.  Wanna give your opinion or say hello to us? Text or leave a voicemail @ (409)-234-3285 

Hey what's popping y'all? Welcome back to October Comebacks. There were so many FIRE Comebacks in October as expected with AMA, MAMA, and more award shows around the corner, and I can't wait to see which artists come out on top As always our favorite female powerhouses took over this month. Can you guess who I was most impressed with? Intro&Outro: Cookiecola by Heston Mimms

What's up K-Pop Squad? Welcome back to another episode of Monthly Comebacks September Edition. It is officially Fall and I am automatically in a good mood for the next 4 months, don't ask me why lol. I don't know it must be something in the air. Anyway with good moods come good music and this month's comebacks were no exception! Whether I'm in the mood for a tropical song like StayC's "Slow Down" to create my own getaway or I am just chilling listening to rain while Young K's "Microphone" is playing in the background. This Month's Comebacks definitely covers many different genres, so there's a little something for everyone. Plus I got a little story time for y'all lol     Intro & Outro Theme Song: CookieColaa by Heston Mimms imuno.sourceaudio.com 

When it comes to your Top K-Pop Biases, do they have any similar physical attributes or personality traits? Maybe you have a thing for a strong jawline that could cut a cake? Or maybe there's a unique talent that your biases have in common. Come kik kik with us as we give y'all the reasons why and what we like about our line up of biases.

Hey what's up y'all?!?! Sorry for the delay on the Mindset Series. Life is unpredictable, but I am back and ready to go! Today's Episode is about opening yourself up to people more often, learning how to be vulnerable even when it's hard, and sharing knowledge between each other in order to grow.  This topic is definitely a difficult skill for me to learn, but I'm willing to improve this skill little by little.   Wanna give your opinion or say hello to us? Text or leave a voicemail @ (409)-234-3285