Episode 6: The 2000s with BigBang, Super Junior, and TVXQ

Written By Filmi Girl

Episode 6 covers the years 2007-2009 in Korea! The rise of BIGBANG; the lawsuits against SM; Super Junior's complicated past; and TVXQ/DBSK crack under the pressure.

This episode is a deep dive into 2007-2009 in Korean boy group world. It is a WILD ride so buckle up and get ready to listen!

The songs played are:

1. "La La La" by BIGBANG (Live performance)

2. "1TYM" by 1TYM

3. "Crazy" by Se7en

4. "Lies" by BIGBANG

5. "Don't Don" by Super Junior

6. "Sorry Sorry" by Super Junior

7. "Purple Line" by DBSK

8. "Mirotic" by DBSK

9. "Gara Gara Go" by BIGBANG

10. "Destiny of Love" by Shinhwa

Filmi Girl

I’ve been a fan of Asian pop culture for over 20 years and want to help bridge the gap between East and West. There is a lot of informal (and formal) gatekeeping that goes on and I’d like to help new fans break through the gates.

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