On Episode 48 of Kultscene's K-pop Unmuted, Joe, Scott, Stephen, and Tamar continue their review of the last decade of Kpop. In this second of two episodes, we each select a Wildcard category, choose our Songs of the Decade, and pick our Albums of the Decade.by KultScene

On Episode 47 of Kultscene's K-pop Unmuted, Joe, Scott, Stephen, and Tamar look back on the last decade of Kpop. In the first of two episodes, we discuss our personal Kpop journeys over the last ten years, we pick our Artist of the Decade, and we list our picks for Top Five Music Videos of the Decade.…

On Episode 46 of Kultscene's K-pop Unmuted, Alexis, Joe, and Stephen talk through MNet's competition show Queendom. The show was a girl-group comeback battle between Mamamoo, Lovelyz, Park Bom, Oh My Girl, (G)-IDLE, and AOA. Listen to the end to hear the hosts picks of their favorite performances.by KultScene

On Episode 45 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Alexis Hodoyan, Nnehkai Agbor, and Stephen Knight look back at Kpop releases from September 2019. We discuss Crush's Nappa, PONY's Divine, TWICE's Feel Special, Dreamcatcher's Deja Vu, ONEUS's Lit, and Zico's Human.by KultScene

On Episode 44 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Teen Vogue's Aamina Khan joins guest-host Scott Interrante and Stephen Knight to discuss the 2019 MTV VMAs, the new Best Kpop category, and the BTS snub. Our Unmuted Kpop Picks are Ha:tfelt's Happy Now, Suran's Surfin', and AGUST D (Suga)'s So Far Away.by KultScene

On Episode 43 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Alexis Hodoyan, Tamar Herman, and Stephen Knight look back at Kpop releases from June 2019. We discuss Chungha's Snapping, Sulli's Goblin, Yesung's Pink Magic, Monsta X's Who Do U Love, NCT Dream's Don't Need Your Love, and Stray Kids' Side Effects.by KultScene

On Episode 42 of Kultscene's K-pop Unmuted, Gabriel Wilder joins Joe Palmer and Stephen Knight to discuss Kpop dance. We talk about the importance of dance in Kpop, memorable dance moments, top performance groups, great individual dancers, and much more. Our Unmuted Picks for the episode are Jo Jung Min's Ready Q, Weki Meki's Picky Picky, and Lim K…

On Episode 41 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Joe Palmer look back at Kpop releases from March 2019. We discuss EVERGLOW's Bon Bon Chocolat, DALsooobin's Katchup, Block B BASTARZ's Help Me, TXT's Crown, Yerin Baek's Merry and the Witch's Flower, and GWSN's Pinky Star (RUN).by KultScene

On Episode 40 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, hosts Alexis Hodoyan, Stephen Knight, and Joe Palmer discuss the 2019 girl group invasion of the US, Europe, and beyond. We talk about recent tours by Oh My Girl and Red Velvet, and upcoming tours by BlackPink, Sunmi, and others. And if that’s not enough girl group music, our picks include Itzy’s “Dolla D…

On Episode 39 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, guests Gabriel Wilder and Stephanie Parker join hosts Joe Palmer and Stephen Knight for Part 2 of the 2018 K-Pop Unmuted Awards.by KultScene

On Episode 38 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, guests Gabriel Wilder and Stephanie Parker join hosts Joe Palmer and Stephen Knight to discuss impactful events of 2018 in Kpop, and to present the first round of the 2018 K-Pop Unmuted Awards.by KultScene

On Episode 37 of KultScene’s K-pop Unmuted, Tamar and Stephen are joined by music writer Taylor Glasby to discuss Monsta X. Along the way, we talk about "Trespass," "Stuck," "Jealousy," "Shoot Out," and more. Also on the playlist are EXID's "I Love You," NCT 127's "Simon Says," and EXO's "Ooh La La La."…

On Episode 36 of KultScene’s K-pop Unmuted, we take a look back at a busy October in Kpop. We discuss NCT 127's "Regular," RM's "seoul," BoA's "Woman," Lay's "Namanana," fromis_9's "Love Bomb," and April's "Oh My Mistake."by KultScene

On Episode 35 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, guest Carolina Donastorg joins Tamar Herman and Alexis Hodoyán to discuss GOT7's new album "Present: You." Of course, we talk about lead single "Lullaby" (all four versions!), other standout tracks, GOT7's international appeal, and all things GOT7.by KultScene

On Episode 34 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, guest m.o. kng joins Joe Palmer, Tamar Herman, and Stephen Knight to discuss LOOΠΔ’s official debut song "Hi High" and debut album "++". For our Unmuted K-pop Picks, we talk about BTS's "I'm Fine," BerryGood's "Green Apple" single and "Free Travel" album, and (G)I-DLE's "Hann."…

On Episode 33 of KultScene’s K-pop Unmuted, Joe Palmer takes Tamar Herman and Stephen Knight on a walking tour of the Loonaverse. In anticipation of LOOΠΔ’s official debut, we discuss the individual members, the roles of each major sub-unit in the Loonaverse, some of the group’s more interesting releases, and other LOOΠΔ lore. We also talk about Lo…

On Episode 32 of KultScene’s K-pop Unmuted, we take a look back at June 2018 in Kpop. We discuss KCON NY, Taeyeon’s “Circus,” Lee Jin Ah’s “Run,” SHINee’s “Our Page,” UNB’s “Black Heart,” Yuju’s “Love Rain,” and BlackPink's "DDU-DU DDU-DU."by KultScene

On Episode 31 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Tamar Herman, Stephen Knight, and Joe Palmer join guest Patrick St. Michel to preview Produce48 and to discuss the concept of an "idol" and what makes a great idol. In our Unmuted K-pop Picks we talk about GIRLKIND's 'S.O.R.R.Y,' Yubin's 'Lady,' ONF's 'You Complete Me,' and WJMK's 'STRONG.'…

On Episode 30 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Tamar Herman, Joe Palmer, and Stephen Knight discuss the career of perennially-underrated girl group FIESTAR. And in our Unmuted K-pop Picks we talk about Sunggyu's 'Shine,' (G)I-DLE's 'LATATA,' and FAVORITE's 'Where are you from?'by KultScene

On Episode 29 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Joe Palmer look back at Kpop releases from April 2018. We discuss HIGHTEEN's Timing, EXID's Lady, Lovelyz's Shining Star, HAON's Boong Boong, Snuper's Tulips, and Pentagon's Shine.by KultScene

On Episode 28 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight is joined by musician and podcaster Rhodri Thomas to discuss Jazz and Kpop. We talk about the influence of jazz on a dozen Kpop songs. We also discuss our K-pop Unmuted picks, The Snowman by Jung Seung Hwan, and Bboom Bboom by Momoland.by KultScene

On Episode 27 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Tamar Herman, Joe Palmer, and Stephen Knight are joined once again by Gabriel Wilder for Part 2 of our 2017 K-Pop Unmuted Awards.by KultScene

On Episode 26 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Tamar Herman, Joe Palmer, and Stephen Knight are joined by Gabriel Wilder to look back at 2017 and to award the coveted 2017 K-Pop Unmuted Awards. This is Part 1 of two year-end episodes.by KultScene

On Episode 25 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Alexis Hodoyan, Tamar Herman, and Stephen Knight discuss Super Junior's "Play" album. We also discuss the group's history, including notable releases, "scandals," and other topics.by KultScene

On Episode 24 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Scott Interrante joins Tamar Herman and Stephen Knight to discuss the latest Girls' Generation news, the group's history, the group's greatest songs, and all things Girls' Generation. We also discuss BTOB's "Red Lie," Loona/Odd Eye Circle's "Girl Front," and HA:TFELT's "I Wander" and "Read Me."…

One Episode 23 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Tamar Herman and Alexis Hodoyan are joined by @USBTSARMY to discuss BTS's record-breaking album Love Yourself: Her. We also discuss BTS's amazing rise to the top, English-language press coverage of BTS, and more.by KultScene

On Episode 22 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight, Alexis Hodoyan, and Tamar Herman look back on Summer 2017, focusing on KCON and groups related to both seasons of Produce 101. We discuss many recent releases, including Wanna One's "Energetic" and "Burn It Up," Jeong Sewoon's "Just U," Samuel's "Sixteen," Weki Meki's "I Don't Like Your Gi…

On Episode 21 of KultScene's K-pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight, Joe Palmer, and Tamar Herman discuss the most interesting Kpop releases from July 2017, including BTS's Seo Taiji remake "Come Back Home," Loona's "Love Cherry Motion," Dreamcatcher's "Fly High," Akdong Musician's "Dinosaur," Snuper's "The Star of Stars," and Red Velvet's "Zoo."…

On Episode 20 of KultScene's K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Tamar Herman are joined by music writer Jacques Peterson to discuss T-ara and their latest release "What's My Name?" We also discuss Girls Next Door's "Deep Blue Eyes," Seulong's "You," and Apink's "Five" and "Only One."by KultScene

On Episode 19 of KultScene's K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Alejandro Abarca are joined by co-founder of the East Coast Kpop Outlet Samantha Lifson to discuss G-Dragon and his self-titled "Kwon Ji Yong." We also discuss Nation's Son's "Never" and Sistar's classic "Alone."by KultScene

On Episode 18 of KultScene's K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Joe Palmer discuss the most interesting Kpop songs of May 2017. They talk about Sol B's "Red," Triple H's "365 Fresh," Twice's "Signal," April's "Mayday," Kim Lip (LOOΠΔ)'s "Eclipse," and B1A4's "Follow Me."by KultScene

On Episode 17 of KultScene’s K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight, Alexis Hodoyan, and Tamar Herman discuss Produce 101, Seasons 1 and 2. They also discuss VIXX’s “Shangri-La,” Lovelyz’s “Aya,” and EXO-CBX’s “Ka-CHING.”by KultScene

On Episode 16 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante are joined by KultScene Editor-in-Chief Alexis Hodoyan and co-founder and editor of Beyond Hallyu Lizzie Parker to discuss IU’s latest album Palette. They also discuss “Nayana,” K.A.R.D’s “Rumor,” DIA’s Yolo, and EXP edition’s “Feel Like This.”…

On Episode 15 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Joe Palmer are joined by music and culture writer Jessica Doyle to discuss EXID and their latest EP “Eclipse.” They also discuss MiSo’s “KKPP,” TEN’s “Dream in a Dream,” and CoCo Avenue’s “Eottae.”by KultScene

On Episode 13 of Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante discuss their favorite songs from the past few weeks. Stephen shares Subin’s “Circle’s Dream,” B.A.P.’s “Dystopia,” and Brave Girls’ “Rollin’.” Scott picks Lovelyz’ “WoW,” BtoB’s “Movie,” and Ha:tfelt’s “Thru The Sky.”by KultScene

On Episode 12 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight talks to musician and Quincy Jones Scholarship Recipient Suzanne Choi about the K-Pop and K-Indie industries.by KultScene

On Episode 11 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante discuss the disbandment of the Wonder Girls and some of their favorite Wonder Girls songs.by KultScene

On Episode 10 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante are joined by music blogger Jacques Peterson to talk about the new singles from AOA “Excuse Me” and “Bing Bing”.by KultScene

On the final K-Pop Unmuted episode of 2016, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante are joined by Gabriel Wilder to look back at the year. They each give out three awards to songs, artists, and albums that impressed in 2016 including Best Parody Song, Sluttiest Choreography, and Best All-Girl Reggae Song.…

On Episode 8 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante are joined by Kult Scene writer Joe Palmer to discuss their favorite songs of November 2016. They talk about Black Pink’s “Playing With Fire” and “Stay,” Berry Good’s “Don’t Believe,” Hyorin’s “One Step (ft. Jay Park)” and “Paradise,” Risso’s “High Five,” HeeJin and HyunJin’s “I’ll …

On Episode 7 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante discuss the idea of dissonance and the different kinds of dissonances found in Kpop.by KultScene

On Episode 6 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante talk about songs that were released in October 2016. They talk about I.O.I.’s “Very Very Very,” SHINee’s “1 of 1,” Twice’s “TT,” Hyorin’s “Love Like This,” and Lay’s “What U Need.” The pair also mention releases by BTS, Ladies Code, 100%, and LOOΠΔ’s HeeJin.…

On Episode 5 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante are joined by JRE of JREKML and Cortney and Jasmine of 2MinJinkJongKey to talk about K-Pop Reaction Videos.by KultScene

On Episode 4 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante are joined by Tokyo-based music writer Patrick St. Michel to discuss CL’s latest attempt to break into the American pop music market.Songs in this episode:BoA – “Eat You Up”Wonder Girls – “Like Money”Skrillex with Diplo, CL, and G-Dragon – “Dirty Vibe”CL – “Lifted”Wu-Tang Clan – “Me…

On Episode 3 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante are joined by Billboard contributor and KultScene co-founder Tamar Herman to discuss the 2016 editions of KCON.by KultScene

On Episode 2 of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante are joined by Hello Asia! writer Ariel Alkire to talk about EXO and their latest album EX’ACT.Songs in this episode:EXO – “Lucky One”EXO – “Monster”EXO – “Overdose”EXO – “Artificial Love”EXO – “Stronger”Beenzino (ft. Black Nut) – “End of Saturday”Taeyeon – “Why”Park Ji Yoon – “Adult…

On the first episode of K-Pop Unmuted, Stephen Knight and Scott Interrante discuss the solo debuts of current and former Girls’ Generation members Tiffany’s and Jessica.Songs in this episode:Tiffany – “I Just Wanna Dance”Jessica – “Fly (ft. Fabolous)”Girls’ Generation-TTS – “Twinkle”Wonder Girls – “I Feel You”Tiffany – “What Do I Do (English Versio…