Episode 39: There’s something wrong with Kpop Journalism

In episode 39, I speak with brand new friend Brigit, Johnny’s & Associates enthusiast and fellow idol expert. I had read her excellent post on the fuss over Kimura Takuya and the use of his image in the Judgement game (read it for yourself here!) and knew that I had to have her on the pod. We get into the weeds regarding lame “Kpop explainers” in English media, what western fans often don’t understand about Kpop and idols, and more!

Tracks played are:

1. “Sexy Honey Bunny” by V6

2. “Summer Gate” by SMAP

3. YumYumYum ~SpicyGirl~ by Snow Man

4. “Happy People” by the Four Leaves (cover of a Temptations song)

5. “Supporters” by A.B.C-Z

6. “Together at Home” by SuperM

7. “Somebody Like (Somebody Like)” by ASTRO

8. “Ryusei Boy” by BerryzKoubo

9. “Bar Bar Bar” by Crayon Pop

10. “Memeshikute” by Golden Bomber

11. “Dynamite” by SMAP