In this episode we’re diving headfirst into the rising rookie group 8TURN! We’re breaking down who’s who, sharing our first impressions, and of course, revealing our current biases (you might be surprised!). Whether you’re a new TURNING or already ride-or-die, you won’t want to miss this fun and chaotic intro to the group making big moves in the K-pop scene.
PLUS! We’re doing a ticket giveaway on Instagram to celebrate 8TURN’s tour!Link to our giveaway for the Houston stop!
Here’s how to enter (open April 7th–15th):
Like the giveaway post
Follow us, @MyMusicTaste, and @8TURN_M
Tag a friend you’d bring to the show!
Winners will be announced shortly after the 15th—good luck TURNINGs!
specific videos mentioned in today's episodeDebut showcase on M2
Road To Kingdom: Ace of Ace 'TIC TAC'
Beatbox Stage*Disclaimer* This is NOT a paid or sponsored episode!! We just had a great time learning and discovering 8TURN. These are 100% our own opinions and we are not a representative of MyMusicTase or MNH Entertainment.
Get ready for a deep dive into the world of K-pop as we explore the rising group Young Posse and the unique artistry of Zior Park! In this episode we’re breaking down their music, style, and what makes them stand out. Plus, we’ve got something special for you—a giveaway for each artist’s upcoming show! When you use our discount code you'll be entered for a drawing to win free merch!! Good Luck!
link: To enter Zior Park's ticket giveawaylink: To enter Young Posse's ticket giveaway
We’re kicking off 2025 with something SUPER exciting—our very first WITK Awards episode! Join your hosts as we dive into what made the 2024 favs list YOU, our amazing listeners, voted for. From Boy Group of the Year to Best Girl Group Album and more, we’re unpacking your picks and talking about all things K-pop. We brought the nominees, but it’s your voices that made this episode so special! Tune in for the first episode of the year and let’s celebrate together!
On today's episode of WITK?!?!, our hosts Leyah, Mea, and Yvette have BUSY! Join them as they recount their wonderful experience volunteering and hosting What in the Trivia?!?! at KFEST in Houston! As well as Yvette and Leyah's debut as EMCEES at Kcity's K-pop Fall Fest! Listen and reminisce along side them as they recount the festivals, from hosting k-pop trivia to managing a stage for the first time, to being enraptured by the KFEST2024 headliner NCHIVE's electrifying performance!
The WITK?!?! Hosts would like to give a warm THANK YOU to everyone who participated/chatted with them during both events!
The Korean-American Society of Houston (KASH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Korean culture and encouraging deeper interactions between the Korean-American Community and the greater Houston public. Be sure to follow @kashouston on IG for more information!
On today's episode of WITK?!?!, your hosts have the most exciting news! Join Mea, Yvette, and Leyah, will be hosting a live K-Pop Trivia game on both Saturday, Oct 12th and Sunday, Oct 13th for Houston's Korean Festival, or better known as KFEST!!
The hosts take some time to chat about the upcoming event, sharing their excitement and nerves, and also cover what k-pop hits are currently on repeat! Thanks to every listener for your support, and if you come to the festival, Test your K-pop Trivia mettle, just say hi!
We promise, we're nice!!
Be sure to follow us on Instagram @whatinthekpop_podcast and @kfesthtx for more information about the event! We hope to see you there!
What's up K-Pop Squad?!?! Welcome back to another episode of WITK?!?! where our hosts, Yvette (Bad B*tch Lead), Leyah (That B*tch), and Mea (Certified Bad B*tch), discuss some of the recent comebacks they have on repeat atm. Listen as they gush over Teayeon and Key, are confounded by Jay Park, and are swayed by (G)-IDLE!
And yes! NCT is mentioned this episode too!
Hi K-pop Squad! Today's episode is a slight departure from our usual content! Listen as our hosts, Leyah, Mea, and Yvette reflect on their journey as a podcasting trio, and the fun experiences they've had up till now; such as the many guest appearances, as well as their first time at a live event!
We at WITK?!?! are so grateful to you listeners, local and internationally! Thanks so much for being there for us!
Whether it's day or night remember to Live your Best K-pop Lives!!!
bye <3
On today's episode of WITK?!?! we are joined by a very special guest, Jovi Champ! Listen as Mea, Leyah, Yvette, and Jovi discuss their favorite K-Pop groups, concerts, BL and K-dramas! This is a continuation of the K-pop Kommunity series, where WITK?!?! explore and get to know the names within the K-Pop scene in Houston and abroad!
Jovi Champ is a popular BL content creator on TikTok and Instagram, he's also had experiences hosting and MC'ing festivals, including Houston's own KFest 2023, as well as the upcoming Sabaideefest in CA!
Be sure to check out him out on social media and give him a follow!
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CALLING ALL MOAS!!
On today's episode of WITK?!?! hosts, Leyah, Mea, and Yvette are interviewing two special guests, K and Ana from HTXT Events of Houston! This is a continuation of highlighting the K-Pop community in our home city and introducing y'all to the people who help create amazing K-Pop events in HTX!
Listen as your hosts get to know K and Ana and how they and their team at HTXT Events got their start with hosting Tomorrow by Together themed cup sleeve events in the Houston area! If you're a fan of TXT be sure to tune in and also check out one of their awesome events! And follow them and their brand Kiui Studios on Instagram for cute K-Pop merch!
Oh, and don't mind the rooster, he's a big K-Pop fan too!
!!CONTENT WARNING!!
--BRIEF MENTIONS: Self Harm/Burning Sun Scandal
On today's episode of What in the K-Pop?!?! Mea, Yvette, and Leyah continue their conversation from February Faves covering the surrounding controversy of K-pop Idol Hyuna. Join our hosts as they explore and explain what's been going on, and look to the future of Hyuna's career.
Thanks for listening!
On today's special episode of WITK?!?!, Our hosts interview a special guest, Vic from K-City Events in Houston!! This will be the first of many episodes highlighting the K-Pop community in our home city and introducing y'all to the people who help facilitate the amazing K-pop events in HTX!
On this episode, they'll be discussing K-City Events upcoming KPOP Spring Fest on April 7th, of which our very own Mea will be one of the MCs!! This is her first MC gig so please say hi!
Tune in to learn more about the event and the person running the show, Vic!
Also be sure to check out K-City Events and What in the K-Pop?!?! on Instagram for more information about the upcoming KPOP Spring Fest!
Event Details:
KPOP Fest-April 7th, 2024--12pm-6pm
Location:
Karbach Brewing
2023 Karbach St, Houston, TX 77092
The Hosts at What In the K-Pop?!?! would like to extend their gratitude by honoring some notable women in K-Pop and Korean history to celebrate Women's History Month!
Be inspired as Yvette, Mea, and Leyah, celebrate and discuss women's history and the history of women' s impact in our favorite genre, K-pop. Thank you women, from all walks of life, and especially to those who paved the way, redefining what it means to be a woman today.
Feels good to be a WOMAN!
Let us know: are there any women in your life or community you would like to highlight? Please, share their story this month and tag us on Instagram! Happy Women's History Month and Happy International Women's Day!
notes:
2024 WHM Theme - National Women's History Alliance (nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org)
What in the Astrology?!?!
On today's episode, Mea, Leyah, and Yvette explore their favorite K-pop idols born under the twin fish sign, also known as Pisces! Join them as they spiritually explore the sign and all its hallmarks! Are they Dreamers? Fairies? Ethereal?
We say, All of the Above!
We at WITK would also love to extend a Happy Birthday to all those celebrating during Pisces Season. :]
Tell us, are you a Pisces sun, moon or rising?
This week on What in the K-Pop?!?!, the girls discuss a bit of what they've been listening to this past month! From BIBI's Bam Yang Gang, to Le Sserafim's Easy, check in as Yvette, Mea, and Leyah talk their February Faves!
On Today's episode of What In the K-Pop?!?! the girls start a new series called the Deep Dive, where they explore the origins of some of the biggest names in K-pop. For this episode, they'll be delving into the popular 4th gen boy group, Stray Kids! Listen as Yvette, Mea, and Leyah explore Stray Kids history, gush about the members and give you a brief of why you should start stanning them, if you aren't already!
Stray Kids all around the world, you make Stray Kids STAY!!
On today's episode of What in the K-Pop?!?! Our hosts, Yvette, Mea, and Leyah discuss some of their favorites in K-Pop from the previous year, as well as some of their 'not so faves'?!?! Laugh as the girls talk their fave concepts to songs that best culminated 2023, and even some tunes that shouldn't leave it!!
This is WITK's K-Pop Awards Show!!!
Happy New Year!
On today's episode of What in the K-pop?!?! Our hosts Mea, Yvette, and Leyah have returned from their hiatus to ring in 2024! Listen in as they debrief and K-atch up, going over some of their fave k-pop moments from 2023!
We are very glad to be back!!-M,Y,L
While the Onni is away, the Maknaes will play!! On today's episode of WITK, Mea and Leyah gush about NCT 127's newest comeback Fact Check! Check the facts with them as they praise the album and try to convince YOU to finally become an NCTzen! (You know you want to!)
