In this episode, the hosts dive into EXO Kai's recent comeback album 'Wait On Me' & K-Pop idol presence at Coachella 2025. The conversation highlights K-Pop's growing acceptance in mainstream music culture and the need for innovative performances to secure its future.

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HIT REPLAYS:

• KAI 카이 'Walls Don't Talk' MV https://youtu.be/qTwJH5M7zfE?si=oZRlvB2LhaVTRSJz
• KAI 카이 'Wait On Me' MV https://youtu.be/JLqXeMabsEQ?si=5XjcDMCfN4VFKn1J
• KAI 카이 Ridin' https://youtu.be/vAOs-NRnrMo?si=2AyOjxfZVULQa4pP

00:00 Intro

03:03 Hit Replays: Kai's Comeback

05:58 Analyzing Kai's Music Video and Choreography

09:26 K-Pop's Evolution at Coachella 2025

12:27 Production Quality in K-Pop Performances

15:23 K-Pop's Mainstream Presence at Coachella

22:47 The Budgeting Behind K-Pop Performances

25:24 Cultural Impact and Strategic Promotions

27:13 Reimagining Performances at Coachella

34:03 Lisa's Standout Performance

42:14 Comparing Vocal Performances of K-Pop Stars

46:11 The Cringe Factor in Performance

49:15 Expectations vs. Reality in K-Pop Performances

51:52 The Coachella Experience: A Platform for Reinvention

56:21 Future of K-Pop at Coachella

01:01:06 K-Pop's Mainstream Status and Future Prospects

01:03:46 Outro

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