In this episode, we talk about the effects of COVID-19 on various events throughout the industry, strategic partnerships being formed for global expansion, and Brian Ortega slapping Jay Park in the face. All that, plus more YG lies, Petey’s first impressions of Itaewon class, and new NCT 127, Victon, and Itzy.

What’s New?
KazNCT 127 엔시티 127 '영웅 (英雄; Kick It)' MV
[MV] VICTON(빅톤) _ Howling
Petey"Itaewon Class" on Netflix
ITZY "WANNABE" M/V

Headlines

COVID-19 Cancellations

More Events Cancelled Due To Accelerating Coronavirus Outbreak In South Korea

SXSW cancels its 400K-person conference due to coronavirus

Update: UFC Fighter Jung Chan Sung Expresses Anger Following Brian Ortega’s Violence Towards Jay Park

Strategic K-Pop Global Partnerships

JYP Entertainment Partners With Republic Records; TWICE Up First To Aim Internationally Through Alliance

Chungha Signs With ICM Partners To Take On Global Market

YGE confirm they are currently working on a new girl group, which translates to like a 2025 debut

In this episode, we discuss Parasite’s historic night at the Academy Awards, Spotify’s possible entrance into the Korean streaming market, and SXSW Music festival’s stepping the presence of Japanese artists. All that, plus new tunes from Everglow, KARD, LOONA, Dreamcatcher, and rising indie artists Se So Neon.

What’s New?
KazEVERGLOW (에버글로우) - DUN DUN MV
[MV] KARD(카드) _ RED MOON
Petey[MV] SE SO NEON(새소년) _ Midnight Train(심야행)
[MV] 이달의 소녀 (LOONA) "So What"
Dreamcatcher(드림캐쳐) 'Scream' MV

Headlines

‘Parasite’ takes home 4 awards from the Oscars, including Best Picture + Bong Joon Ho rules

Bong Joon Ho Interpreter Sharon Choi Relives Historic ‘Parasite’ Awards Season in Her Own Words (EXCLUSIVE)

Spotify Reportedly Launching In Korea This Year

SXSW ramps up its Japan game

SXSW 2020 Music Festival Showcasing Artists

In this episode, we discuss the aftermath of Red Velvet Wendy’s injuries and SBS’ lackluster apologies, a major lawsuit against MelOn from 13 major Korean music companies, and BTS’ participation in Lil’ Nas X’s Grammy performance. All that, plus new music, including CL, Giriboy, Zico, AOA, JYP, and Red Velvet.

What’s New?
CL - [ In The Name Of Love | 사랑의 이름으로 ] (Album Playlist on YouTube)
Kaz
[MV] GIRIBOY(기리보이) _ What's Wrong(와츠롱) (Feat. YUNHWAY)
[MV] ZICO(지코) _ Any song(아무노래)
Petey
SBS KPOP CLASSIC on YouTube
AOA – ‘날 보러 와요 (Come See Me)’ MUSIC VIDEO
박진영 (J.Y. Park) "FEVER (Feat. 수퍼비, BIBI)" M/V
Red Velvet 레드벨벳 'Psycho' MV

Headlines

Wendy injured at SBS Year-End Show

Red Velvet’s Wendy suffers fractures to pelvis/wrist and facial injuries due to alleged negligence by SBS

Police allegedly investigating SBS incident that led to injuries for Red Velvet’s Wendy

13 Music Companies Including Sony Music Korea, Warner Music Korea, Bugs, and YG Entertainment Are Suing MelOn For ₩5 Billion KRW

BTS perform at Grammys as a part of Lil Nas X’s great “Old Town Road” collab stage

No coins? Not a problem for Japan’s new cashless gachapon capsule toy vending machines

In this episode, we have thoughts on the backlash on Amber’s JK News comments, more drama coming out of TS Entertainment, alarming revelations by former-Brave Girls’ Yejin on why she left, and some attempts of reassertion by the totally-not-corrupt producers of “Produce 101 Japan”. All that, new tunes, including True Damage, FAKY, and MAMAMOO, Reina Scully’s new show, and more!

What’s New?
Kaz
[MV] 1TEAM _ Make This (PERFORMANCE VER.)
True Damage - GIANTS (ft. Becky G, Keke Palmer, SOYEON, DUCKWRTH, Thutmose) | League of Legends
[MV] KARD _ Dumb Litty
Petey
"Gochi Gang" with Reina Scully on First We Feast
【MV】FAKY / ANTIDOTE
[MV] MAMAMOO(마마무) _ HIP
[Special] 마마무(MAMAMOO) - HIP Performance Video

Headlines

[Update] Amber faces backlash after saying man detained by police for eating “deserved it” on JK News, releases apology

#CancelTSEntertainment

TRCNG’s Wooyeop & Taeseon file to terminate TSE contract, accuse company of habitual child abuse & more

Wooyeop & Taeseon detail abuse, a room salon invitation, TRCNG’s living conditions to Dispatch

Evidence of TRCNG’s abuse revealed through recording of meeting with TSE exec

TS Claims TRCNG’s Comeback Was Delayed Due To Wooyeop Dating Staff Member; His Mother Responds

Yejin talks about the reasons she left Brave Girls, including feeling her life was at risk

‘Produce 101 Japan’ distances itself from ‘Produce 101, assures you they aren’t corrupt

On this edition of Hallyujuku Talks. Kaz and Petey sit down to discuss their thoughts on the global box office hit, Parasite. What did the guys think of Director Bong Joon-Ho’s latest runaway success? Hit play and find out!

Parasite [Official Trailer] – In Theaters October 11, 2019

Parasite Official Website

How Parasite became the most talked-about foreign language film of 2019

‘Parasite’ Crosses $11M, On Its Way To Potential $20M: How NEON Turned The Bong Joon-Ho South Korean Pic Into A B.O. Success

Parasite - Box Office Mojo

'Parasite' Director Bong Joon-ho Breaks Down the Opening Scene | Vanity Fair

In this episode, we discuss Wonho’s departure from Monsta X, the further aftermath of MNet’s rigging scandals, and CL’s freedom from YG Entertainment. All that, plus new music from ZICO, WayV, (G)I-Dle, AleXa, and Lim Kim. Let’s get it!

What’s New?

Kaz
[MV] MONSTA X(몬스타엑스) _ Follow
[MV] ZICO(지코) _ Balloon
WayV 威神V 'Love Talk' MV

Petey
Dreamcatcher Concert Invitation from Nightmare (US Tour Dates)
(여자)아이들((G)I-DLE) - 'LION' Official Music Video
AleXa (알렉사) – "Bomb" Official MV
LIM KIM - YELLOW (Official Video)

Headlines

Wonho booted from MonstaX

Jung Da Eun claims Monsta X’s Wonho owes her ~$26k & Starship denies, Han Seo Hee alludes to him having a criminal past

Breaking: Wonho Leaves MONSTA X

Starship Entertainment Terminates Wonho’s Contract + Responds To Report About Alleged Marijuana Use In 2013

Dispatch reveals Wonho’s juvie past, reports he used weed with Jung Da Eun + thoughts on rehabilitation

MNet Show Rigging Fallout

‘PDX101’ PD Ahn Joon Young arrested, reportedly tried to destroy evidence & took bribes + Starship VP had arrest warrant requested

PD Ahn Joon Young reportedly admits to manipulating ‘PDX101’ & ‘PD48’ rankings

Mnet execs reportedly set to be investigated by police in connection with ‘PD101’ scandal

Mnet tries to convince you that they won’t rig their shows in the future

Update: IZ*ONE’s Comeback Postponed

CL is free. YG is salty.

Update: CL Confirmed To Leave YG Entertainment

YGE confirms CL is leaving, immediately delete her YouTube and stuff

In this episode of Hallyujuku, the boys are back to discuss SuperM’s debut and their ambitious plans, the latest developments in MNet’s survival show controversies, and some more dunking on YG. All that, plus new tunes from ZICO, CLC, Dreamcatcher, and Se So Neon. Get in on it!

What’s New?
Kaz
SuperM 슈퍼엠 ‘Jopping’ MV
[MV] ZICO(지코) _ Human(사람)
[MV] ZICO(지코) _ Extreme(극)
ZICO’s “Extreme” references Jung Joon Young’s molka scandal, putting the bullseye back on him
Petey
[MV] SE SO NEON(새소년) _ go back(집에)
CLC(씨엘씨) - 'Devil' Official Music Video
Dreamcatcher(드림캐쳐) '데자부 (Deja Vu)' MV
[MV] Deja Vu - King's Raid X Dreamcatcher MV (Moving Illustration)
[MV] Deja Vu (Japanese Ver.) - King's Raid X Dreamcatcher MV (Moving Illustration)

Headlines

SuperM Announces North American Concert Tour

SME is now planning their own cryptocurrency, just what everybody wanted!

MNet Survival Show Controversies

Police reportedly find evidence ‘PDX101’ was rigged & changed 2-3 members + raid conducted on Woollim, Starship, MBK

‘PDX101’ & ‘Idol School’ contestants & companies speak out about preferential treatment

YGE’s ‘My Major Is Hip-Hop’ show searches for new talents to screw over

All-you-can-drink deal lets you chug down unlimited alcohol at 138 Japan locations for a month

On this episode, we commemorate f(x)’s 10th anniversary by discussing the departures of almost all the members from SM Entertainment, we talk about Makestar stepping in to try to make good on Sonamoo’s 2017 project TS Entertainment seemingly abandoned, update you on the info on Bighit and Source’s “Global Girl Group Audition”, and give props to Dreamcatcher for making it up to fans in a small way for their unfortunately canceled Melbourne show. All that, plus new tunes, including Simon Dominic, Jay Park, Kisum, FAKY, and more!

What’s New?
Kaz
사이먼 도미닉 (Simon Dominic) - 'ya ain't gang (Feat. JayAllDay & SIMO of Y2K92)' Official M/V (ENG/CHN)
Sik-K, 김하온(HAON), pH-1, Woodie Gochild, 박재범 - GIDDY UP (Prod. GroovyRoom) Official Music Video
Yultron X Jay Park 'On Fire' Official Music Video
Petey
키썸 (Kisum) - 술이야 (Sampling by ‘술이야 of 바이브’) MV
FAKY / GIRLS GOTTA LIVE
[MV] Celeb Five(셀럽파이브) _ I wish I could unsee that(안 본 눈 삽니다) (Narr. Seolhyun(설현))
[FULL ALBUM] 이달의 소녀 (LOONA) "orbitverse"

Headlines

f(x) Celebrate 10th Anniversary (by effectively disbanding)

Amber announces departure from SM Entertainment

[Update] Victoria leaves SME, Luna also leaving, update on Krystal + SME lazily puts text over MV clip for f(x)’s 10th anniversary

Makestar will try to produce rewards for SONAMOO’s 2017 (!!!) project themselves after TSE continues to delay things

Watch: Big Hit Announces Dates + Cities For Global Girl Group Audition With Source Music; Unveils Creative Teasers

Dreamcatcher visit mural & send video message to fans after Melbourne concert cancelled due to venue fire