Episode 119: Between 1 & 2 with Twice, Mark Tuan, IVE, and Tempest

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Time to say goodbye. 

With love and gratitude, the final episode of the NYC Kpop Queens has dropped. 

Follow Emily at @emilykmm on Twitter and Instagram. 

Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1lIPkGafDUVVHWj5sxelwc?si=586fd432e2b64cea

!!!!UPDATE - Emily has a new show!!! Check out the K-pop Weekly Podcast available everywhere, including YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNnpgYVuysAfbwvILWekxVg

This week Emily reviews the latest release from aespa. Listen to her thoughts on the single, "Spicy," music video, styling, choreography, and her picks for the best tracks on the album.

Next, she reviews a new EP from ONEUS, including the single, "Erase Me." Then, Emily reviews iKON's first album on 143 Entertainment.

Plus, K-pop news, poll results, Queendom shoutouts, a fun ONEUS quiz, and more! 

Quiz - https://kprofiles.com/quiz-which-oneus-member-are-you/

Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/36cUTkph7Zo7fnfYBPoA5h?si=0e04bb00c5c04710

This week Emily reviews the highly anticipated comeback of Le Sserafim. Listen as she breaks down the single, "Unforgiven," music video, and album. 

Then, Emily reviews the new EP from Taeyang including "Shoong!," his collaboration with Lisa from Blackpink. She also reviews the latest from Xdinary Heroes. Listen to hear which song Emily would've made the single instead of "Freakin' Bad."

P1Harmony's collaboration with the British group New Hope Club is also reviewed.

Plus, K-pop news, poll results, Queendom shoutouts, a fun Le Sserafim quiz, and more! 

Quiz - https://www.soompi.com/article/1563782wpp/quiz-play-a-game-of-would-you-rather-and-well-tell-you-which-le-sserafim-member-youre-most-like

Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/62kmtroFG0J8piIo4qaPSR?si=1754069ddc9147a2

This week the Queens review three big new releases starting with Seventeen's EP, "FML." Listen as they break down the single, "Super," music video, styling, choreography, album picks, biases, and more.

Then Emily and Charity review Augst D's album, "D-Day," including the single, "Haegeum," and the NCT unit, Dojaejung's, "Perfume" EP. 

Plus a HUGE podcast announcement, K-pop news, Queendom shoutouts, poll results, a Seventeen quiz, and more!

Quiz - https://www.proprofs.com/quiz-school/story.php?title=nzywnjkzljv2

Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3VwWhcjevc6G2ZebPnr3aR?si=6faea01e34ba4a35

In this special episode, Emily shares her experience at the We Bridge Music Festival and Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Listen as she describes her favorite elements from the Expo including the Grammy Museum stage and art exhibition. 

Then, Emily gives a full review of both nights of the concert. Which performers gained a new fan? Whose set was disappointing? Was night 1 or night 2 better?? Listen to hear it all!

Emily also shares her thoughts on the Moonbin tribute. 

Plus, Queendom shoutouts!

Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mKmxX1WdEfrYtWNPT91yw?si=69454b74516f4406

This week the Queens review a pre-release single from Agust D featuring IU. Listen to their thoughts on the song, lyrics, music video, and collaboration.

Next, Emily and Charity review a new full-length album from IVE, including the single, "I Am," album picks, bias chat, and more. 

The Queens also review "Golden Hour," a force of a single from Mark of NCT. 

Plus, K-pop news, poll results, Queendom shoutouts, song of the week, a fun IVE quiz, and more! 

Quiz - https://www.kpopmap.com/quiz-which-ive-member-would-be-your-best-friend/

Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0TOHkGN7xWjLEoU4WO7149?si=4936149379144add

This week the Queens review Jisoo's solo debut. Listen to their thoughts on "Flower" and "All Eyes on Me." 

Then, Emily and Charity discuss BamBam's new album including the single, "Sour & Sweet" and its epic music video. The Queens also give a full review of Billlie's recent comeback!

Emily breaks down both nights of Stray Kids Maniac Encore tour in LA! What were her favorite songs? How was the crowd? Who wrecked her the most?? Tune in to find out!

Plus, K-pop news, poll results, Queendom shoutouts, song of the week, a fun Billlie quiz, and more!!

Quiz - https://uquiz.com/quiz/ikkfqg/which-billlie-member-are-you

Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4Sf0HDp3r9S3Oj1Oy2ttQ8?si=85ffbbf3bf8a4cbb

This week the Queens review Jimin's debut EP, "FACE," including the single, "Like Crazy." Listen to their thoughts on the music video, styling, choreography, and their favorite album tracks.

Then, Emily and Charity review PIXY for the first time on the podcast! The Queens also discuss the solo debut of Bobby from iKon.

Plus, K-pop news, poll results, Queendom shoutouts, song of the week, a fun BTS quiz, and more!

Quiz - https://www.soompi.com/article/1553863wpp/quiz-answer-these-10-questions-to-find-out-which-of-btss-love-yourself-albums-you-are

Playlist -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6QMUsDajh37ZsmJA8cQ2cv?si=e58a82c7e9bb4f9d

This week the Queens review a pre-release single from Jimin, "Set Me Free Pt. 2." Listen to hear their thoughts on Jimin's debut, including the music video, choreography, and styling.

Next, Emily and Charity review NMIXX's new EP, "Expergo." What did they think of "Young, Dumb, Stupid," and "Love Me Like This?" Is this new direction a good move? Listen to find out!

For the first time on the podcast, Emily and Charity review TAN, including the track "Fix You."

Plus, Monsta X, K-pop news, poll results, Queendom shoutouts, song of the week, a fun TAN quiz, and more!! 

Quiz - https://www.kpopmap.com/quiz-which-tan-member-will-be-your-boyfriend/

Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7KMhURDbIpjnJAT4vQDYTB?si=d718e6b43bc74505

This week the Queens have different opinions as they review highly anticipated releases from some of K-pop's biggest acts.

First, Emily and Charity discuss Kai's third mini album, "Rover." Listen to their thoughts on the single, music video, choreography, and other album tracks.

Next, the Queens review Twice's "Ready to Be." Tune in to hear their thoughts on "Set Me Free," including the music video, choreography, and Twice's position in the current K-pop landscape.

ONEW's first full-length album is also discussed. Were the Queens feeling the reflective single "Circle?" Was the rest of the album a hit? Listen to find out!

Plus, Monsta X reality show, Hybe exits the SM deal, K-pop news, poll results, Queendom shoutouts, a fun Twice quiz, and more!

Quiz - https://www.kpopmap.com/quiz-which-twice-member-would-be-your-bestie/

Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4lslgPfPySuOZPuZsEaAWK?si=f5541738b77644f0