Soju Wanna Talk About K-Pop?

In this episode Louand Cass share their review of the K-drama "Lovely Runner" (or share their hyper ramblings and OMGosh delullu-isms) and on how the Kdrama “Lovely runner” has just tick all our kdrama boxes and has become one of our TOP dramas. Making its way into both our top 5 kdramas of all time! We talk about the tropes, the casting, the script , the Manhwa/webtoon and how it actually took 3 years to even get this kdrama into filming!! THE FIRST 10 mins of the podcast WILL be spoiler free if you have not watched already. The rest…… SPOILERS SPOILERS EVERYWHERE SPOILERS!!! Soju Wanna listen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week mark's our first episode of our new segment: K-pop Korner, a minisode series where we discuss all things K-pop and want YOU to be involved! In this week's episode: we discuss taking your bias out for the day, what would you do? By some miracle, the K-pop fairy granted your wish... So where are you taking your bias? Soju wanna listen? Follow us for more and to get involved: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we discuss the new releases from our fav groups and soloists in April, what we are looking forward to in May and albums that are on our wish list. We will not gate keep any new music as we reveal all the bops that have made our playlists. Soju wanna listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we discuss the iconic festival in the desert ….Coachella! The 2024 line up was Kpop heavy, from The Rose to Ateez to Le sserafim and many more. We delve into previous Coachellas and why Kpop is taking over the festivals. Soju wanna grab your suncream and sunglasses as we head to the desert? Soju wanna listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Soju see that? Yes it our first GUEST on the show! Lou meets up with Author Fatima Alabi during Lous travels and discuss Fatima's new book "The Strings Between Love & Race" In this spoiler free interview, We discuss Fatima's beginnings and why her main character Mina HAD to be a fan girl. In this bitesize interview we discuss Dramas, Kpop and how this influence gave Fatima the drive to aspire to write this immersive story. "The Strings Between Love & Race" is your ticket to a world where love’s melody battles against the odds, all set to the electrifying backdrop of K-pop. This novel isn’t just a story; it’s an emotional crescendo, promising to resonate long after the final page. So join Lou and Fatima (and their mini live audience) as they get giddy over Cha Eun-Woo and how to become an Author. Soju Wanna Read? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode we talk about our favourite subunits and collabs. From 3RACHA, BSS and MiSaMo to WayV and NCT, we talk about what makes them popular and why their music is different from their original group. We also dive into our favourite collabs, both with other Kpop acts and with Western artists and discuss why it's become the new normal. Soju wanna listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you experience the WONDER that was The Rose at OVO Wembley on their Dawn to Dusk Europe Tour? SORRY if you missed it but don’t be SOUR, Because in this episode we discuss with our team’s resident Black Rose, our experience seeing The Rose Live and our trip down to London from the North of England. Find out about Lou’s Vip experience, The Rose Q&A, sound check and the Live set. As “view of the arts” writer Maggie Gogler stated “The Rose proved that they are one of the brightest stars amongst other bands. Their music heals, inspires, and unites, showing that they are not just here to stay – they are here to lead the way to something truly extraordinary. Sojuwanna listen? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Let's take a dive into all the new K-pop releases from the first 3 months of 2024, including P1Harmony, Day6, Twice and more. We discuss who is touring, the recent Stray Kids Fan Meeting and why PuppyM deserves justice! Soju wanna listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we go down memory lane with AM, Bee, Cass and Lou and look at the best bits we loved to talk and laugh about in our SojuWanna talk about recordings. Starting from how we met, and even started this podcast ( With Only knowing each other as a team for 4 weeks) To end of year celebrations and talking about our favourite experiences and Kpop songs of 2023. From Learning all about Hallyu and how the wave is growing even now - we look at how we have grown as a team and a podcast too. With this Part 1 - We look at the Soju Teams Favourite talking points covered so far in the first 20 episodes we ever recorded. SojuWanna Listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, our resident TV watcher’s Cass and Lou cover their all time favourite subject, K-Drama’s. From why we think they’re internationally popular to our own personal reasons for becoming hooked, we dive (spoiler free) into the colourful, dynamic and enticing world of Korean television. So buckle in whilst we laugh, potentiality cry and rave about our all time favourite shows. Soju Wanna Listen? Soju Wanna listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode AM and BEE Discuss the big question "What makes 'Kpop' Kpop?" and why is it different to anything else? From the concerts, to merch. From Light sticks to Fan calls. They discuss all the ins and outs of the "Idol" training to debut, and to their own opinions on what makes it KPOP? With their views on Fan service, Fan calls and Fan meets. To Live shows and the strong bond bands have with their fans. Including the Question, "Well if its sang in English, is it still Kpop?" At the end of the episode, will they have answered the question, What makes 'K-pop' KPOP? Soju Wanna listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this weeks episode we have a special guest with us to discuss the Stigma against being into Kpop, being a Kpop fan. And why is it a problem being of a certain age and loving what you love? So we sit down with Momma Soju of 57, and discuss everything from the questions we get and also the stereotype that is put onto Kpop fans and the word "Fandom" and "Crazed teenage girls". Do you get that question a lot? "Seriously? You Like Kpop?" "isn't that for teen girls" "It's just a bunch of cute polished artists that can't even sing?" "How do you understand it when it isn't English?" Soju Wanna listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Food, food, food! It's our favourite subject at Soju Wanna Talk About! This week, we will be discussing our favourite Korean dishes. From ramyeon to soju, we will be diving into Korean food culture. So sit back, relax and grab some snacks because this episode will make you super hungry! Soju wanna listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What the hell was January about ? We look back at a month of comebacks , music videos, Festival announcements and a whole lot of laughter. With discussions around Ateez Tour, (G)I-DLE and ITZY Comebacks, IU and Tae's acting, Ateez Tour, Coachella and Stray Kids at Hyde park, this is a packed episode for a month we thought would be "chill" Add a sprinkle of controversy conversation and you’ve got one banging episode. Soju Wanna Listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It is only JANUARY in 2024 and already we have had the start of world tours, announcements and even hints of upcoming shows and possible festival appearances. SO, What are the best thing to do for buying tickets, who do we decide to see? who do we want to see in 2024? what is Dynamic pricing and why are we always looking forward to our favourites touring, but dreading the ticket buying process and announcements? we discuss it al in this weeks episode, which our experiences, our predictions and our plans as a team in 2024. Soju Wanna Listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we discuss all the great Asian award shows from this award season. From the MAMAs to the Melon Music Awards to everything in between, we speak about our favourite performances, Daesang winners and even reaction cams! Soju wanna listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's 2024, Happy New year and Welcome back! Hold up, let's rewind first. In this episode we discuss the Albums and EP's released in 2023 as South Korea continues to extend its global musical influence. From Solo Album releases, Group and even English albums released this year - we discuss the top 25 according to B*llboard (do we actually agree) and our personal favourite Albums and songs of 2023. Join AM, Bee, Cass and Lou as we kick off 2024 with a relook at 2023 and the songs we collected along the way. SojuWanna Listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We have a cabinet full of Soju and some Pigs in blankets stocked and ready. So looks like a SojuWanna Christmas party at HQ. Join us as we reveal our funny K-pop secret Santa, our fav comfort Christmas content from groups and K-drama and Join us for or Christmas Quiz rounding out the year with our Areas of Knowledge. (Turns out we are not that knowledgable, who knew?) So join us as we bring this Christmas celebration a little bit of Hallyu Sparkle and close out our 2023. Soju Wanna Listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this Bangtan special we discuss the band which is at the centre of our Soju hearts and paved the Kpop journey for us.. From humble beginnings to becoming a global phenomenon, we discuss BTS and their Debut days and how we came to love our Bulletproof Boy Scouts. With the Band being 10 years active we could do a 10 hr episode. But don’t worry, we have decided to do 10 extra episodes just to cover Bangtan in future Boraehae episodes. Sojo Wanna Listen? Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this pirate themed special, we discuss a band which has caught us all by storm, Ateez. As baby ATiny’s, we chat about their beginning as KQ Fellaz to their feature in the 2021 Grammy Listicle ‘5 Rising Korean Artists to Know Now’. Their mind-bending genre hopping music has captured our hearts as we venture to the times, we luckily got to see them live this year. Follow us for more: Instagram: @sojuwannatalkabout Twitter: @SojuWanna_Talk TikTok: @sojuwanna Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.