Kinjaz: Movement In The Shadows

Mike reflects on who truly comes out on top from a show like Street Woman Fighter, and closes out this season of the PodKast with his own reflections on another unforgettable chapter in his Motherland.

Mike looks back on this season of Street Woman Fighter—the battles, the artistry, and the epic moments that made this season a global hit. (PART 1)

BIG NEWS: A Kinjaz member is about to shake up the K-pop world! Mike discusses Bailey Sok's upcoming debut with the new group, "ALL DAY PROJECT" from legendary K-pop producer Teddy Park, and explains why this could redefine the industry—and possibly open new doors for dancers worldwide. Let's dive into this game-changing moment in K-pop history.

In this episode, Mike shares 5 game-changing lessons for any dance crew, creative team, or company looking to build something that lasts. Whether you're battling on a big TV stage or growing a brand with your squad, these strategies will help you stand out, stay aligned, and succeed for the long haul. It’s not just about performing—it’s about building with purpose.

Mike discusses how being a Judge on Street Woman Fighter can be a double-edged sword, along with some perspective from his experiences on the 1st seasons of America's Best Dance Crew & NBC's World of Dance.

The Kinjaz Podkast returns for a special bonus season! Join guest host Mike Song as he embarks on a journey to Korea to judge the hit TV show "Street Woman Fighter" and reconnect with his Motherland.

Ben and Anthony are joined by podcast producer and fellow Kinja – Chad! The three of them sit down and re-cap series 3 of the podcast, looking at the guests that have been on. They also take a moment for some self-reflection and look at what the future holds. 00:00 – Intro 01:40 – Podcast starts 02:30 – Thoughts on the series 05:00 – Reviews 06:50 – Season 3 re-cap 20:00 – A moment of self-reflection 26:50 – Checking in with Chad 29:00 – Looking to the future 35:30 – Wrap up and thank-you’s Insta: @chad.mayate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jackson Wang returns to the podcast. He speaks about love, loneliness and his advice to upcoming creatives. 02:00: Intro 6:55: Jackson reflects on his 20s 10:46: His life goals 12:40: His toughest moment 20:38: Love and relationships 33:00: How low moments can make you stronger 45:32: Jackson's advice to upcoming creatives Socials: Twitter: @JacksonWang852 Insta: @jacksonwang852g7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Song is back on the pod! In this episode, Mike opens up about when his father went missing last year; reflecting on the support he recieved from friends and strangers, his family's experience of the ordeal, and the importance of documenting your experiences for your future self. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Highest highs and lowest lows 11:00: OG Status 15:00: Representation 19:00: The story of Mike’s dad going missing and his rescue 56:00: Outro Socials: Insta: @mikeosong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Influential choreographer and dancer Kiel Tutin is on the pod! In this episode Tutin delves into his experience working with iconic K-Pop artists and musicians worldwide, and also his personal journey; from discovering his passion for dance, to balancing work and life, and where he envisions himself in the future. 02:49: Kiel's backstory 06:41: Dance style and inspirations 12:19: Getting into dance 16:28: What brought him to LA, and the difference between working in Korean and American industries 20:44: Future ambitions 26:59: What has been his biggest struggle in his journey so far? 31:29: How does he shut off and take care of himself? 33:30: What is something that he is looking forward to? 36:36 : How does Kiel define success? 38:03: Lightning round Socials: Instagram: @KielTutin Twitter: @KielTutin Website: kieltutin.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing: The runner and co-founder of Koreatown Run Club - who hates running (well, it's a love/hate relationship). Mike Pak talks to the Kinjaz about his different entrepreneurial ventures, fusing passion with business, and the importance of having compassion for others. 00:00: Intro 02:11: Mike's backstory (dropping out of college, moving to LA, working and doing internships) 12:04: Founding the Koreatown Instagram and run club 17:16: Starting the Love Hour restaurant 20:53: Mike's motivations 23:46: How he started Bicycle Meals and Excel the Youth 35:35: How does Mike define "Movement in the Shadows"? 37:31: Lightning round Socials: Instagram: @koreatownrunclub Website: KRC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Actor, comedian, entrepreneur and YouTuber Joe Jitsukawa is on the pod talking about forging his YouTube career, creating JKFilms, and perseverence. 00:00: Intro 01:40: Interview starts 03:10: Origin story – school, drugs and gang life 30:00: Youtube 45:00: How did you figure all of this out without a mentor? 52:00: Where did you get your kind nature from? 55:00: What were your movement in the shadows? 59:00: Thank you and goodbye Socials: Instagram: @joejitsukawa YouTube: @JoeJitsukawa Twitter: @joejitsukawa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part 2 of Addy Chan's chat with the Kinjaz touches on what she does to maintain balance and what she's learned about herself through therapy. 00:00: Creating rotuines 06:00: Therapy takeaways 21:00: Lightning round 27:00: What do you feel like you've mastered? 35:00: Outro Socials: Insta: @theaddychan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Choreographer, producer and talent manager, Addy Chan, jumps into the booth to speak about love, social media, and her history with the Kinjaz. 4:50 - Addy's history with the Kinjaz 9:33 - Her and Mike Song's love story 14:17 - Her relationship with social media 24:35 - Addy's values Socials: Insta: @theaddychan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Us the Duo, the husband-and-wife folk band who rose to fame on Vine, share their story with Ben and Anthony; from how they met on an AJ Rafael music video, to creating music together whilst being in a relationship. 04:05: Carissa and Michael’s love story 16:31: How they got into music 20:30: Their roles in the relationship 24:11: Their struggles throughout the relationship 36:11: The importance of physical touch 39:52: Creative compromise (brand versus art) 51:00: Lightning round Socials: YouTube: Us The Duo Instagram: @ustheduo Twitter: @UsTheDuo Website: Us The Duo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jawn Ha, dancer, choreographer, and member of the Kinjaz speaks about his experiences during the pandemic, how fatherhood changed him, and how he defines success. 02:00: Intro 04:55: Jawn's time on breakdance China 11:55: How he was impacted by the pandemic 16:40: The lifestyle and mindset change of fatherhood 27:36: How did he deal with the sacrifice of having children? 33:48: The KFC Commercial 44:10: Jawn's definition of success 46:38: Quick fire round Socials Twitter: @JawnHa Insta: @jawnha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20-year-old acclaimed dancer, choreographer and actress Kaycee Rice joins Ben and Anthony this week; she talks about falling in love with dance, creating her own clothing brand, and publicly talking about mental health. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 06:00: Weirdo Apparel 08:00: Balancing work and education 13:00: Opening up about mental health 24:00: Advice for aspiring talent 26:00: What do you do to decompress? 28:00: Coachella rehearsals 31:00: Self-care routine 34:00: Future ambitions 35:00: Defining success 36:00: Quick-fire questions 45:00: What do you feel like you’ve mastered? 47:00: Outro Socials: Insta: @kayceerice TikTok: @kayceerice YouTube: @KayceeRiceOfficial - Podcast name: JUST BEING WE Website: Kaycee Rice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this week’s episode, entrepreneur Jaspreet Singh delves into all things finance and investment, offering advice on everything from how to start investing, to weighing up safety and risk when it comes to money. 00:00: Intro 03:00: Origin story 18:00: Financial self-education and role models 24:00: Learning how to build a business 27:00: Investing your money 29:00: What is money? 34:00: What is your purpose? 38:00: Minority Mindset philosophy 41:00: End of part 1 Socials: Instagram: @minoritymindset Twitter: @MinorityM1ndset Facebook: Minority Mindset Youtube: @MinorityMindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to part 2 of Beth and Anthony’s talk with the self-titled ‘Chief Executive Money Nerd’ Jaspreet Singh. 00:00: Beginning to invest (practical advice) 08:00: Being an opportunist 10:00: Safety vs risk in investing 12:00: Personal investments 18:00: Good debt vs bad debt 21:00: Balancing work and life 26:00: Investing: thinking long-term 28:00: What does success mean to you? 29:00: Lightning round 34:00: What do you feel like you’ve mastered? 35:00: Outro Socials: Instagram: @minoritymindset Twitter: @MinorityM1ndset Facebook: Minority Mindset Youtube: @MinorityMindset Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to part 2 of Ben and Anthony's conversation with award-winning performance artist Lil Buck! 00:00: Consciously breaking barriers and stereotypes 03:30: First music video 06:00: Working with Yo-Yo Ma and the power of collaboration 12:00: How do you define success? 20:00: What do you feel like you've mastered? 22:00: Outro Socials: Instagram: @lilbuckdalegend Website: lilbuck.com Facebook: Lil Buck YouTube: Lilbuckdalegend Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices