It's a K-pop Thing

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A podcast by two journalists and K-pop fans who love to bring a little nuance to the fan experience. Hosted by Theresa Avila and Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum, two journalists, friends, and fellow K-pop multi-stans, each episode of It's a K-pop Thing explores the fan culture and the stories behind the people who've helped grow K-pop into a global phenomenon. 


In each episode you can expect analysis and commentary on trending K-pop news stories with the right amount of background and context for new and old fans alike. It's a K-pop Thing is, "the show where we talk about all the things that make K-pop distinctly K-pop." Follow the Show: @IKPTpod on Instagram


Episode Date
Is Coachella the Right Platform for K-pop?
Apr 30, 2026
Watching BTS Up Close at Their Comeback Concert in Seoul
Apr 15, 2026
NCT Without Mark? What Happens When a Group Loses Its Ace
Apr 08, 2026
Does BLACKPINK Still Need ... BLACKPINK?
Mar 18, 2026
Closing A Chapter With ZEROBASEONE
Mar 13, 2026
KATSEYE and Manon's Hiatus Dilemma
Mar 02, 2026
ATEEZ Has Our Adrenaline Pumping
Feb 18, 2026
2010's K-pop: The Nostalgia We Can't Let Go Of ...
Feb 10, 2026
EXO's Comeback ... It's Complicated
Feb 06, 2026
Our Manifestations for 2026 In K-pop
Jan 12, 2026
What's Up With Santos Bravos? HYBE's Latino Boy Band
Jan 03, 2026
Just Give Kpop Demon Hunters the Grammy and Oscar Already
Oct 24, 2025
Can We Actually Afford K-pop?
Oct 09, 2025
K-pop Stadium Shows: Are They A Good Thing? Let's Discuss
Jan 17, 2025
Cha Eun Woo & NCT Dream in Mexico (EP 17: Traveling to Mexico for K-pop: Tips and Tricks)
Sep 19, 2024
Play This! ILLIT's "Magnetic" Plus K-pop Debut Songs That Have Stood The Test of Time
Jun 18, 2024
Destination K-pop Concerts: NCT 127 in Tokyo and TWICE in Las Vegas
Apr 05, 2024
Has K-pop Hit a Plateau? Is It Slowing Down? What's Next?
Mar 02, 2024
Play This! K-pop x Latin Songs We Recommend (PT:2 of BIBI and Becky G Special)
Feb 22, 2024
Play This! BIBI and Becky G's "Amigos" (PT:1 The History of K-pop & Latin Collabs)
Jan 15, 2024
Play This! SB19's "GENTO" and Other Beast-Idol Tracks We Love
Oct 13, 2023
Is There Such a Thing As TOO Many K-pop Concerts?
Sep 20, 2023
Play This! TXT & Jonas Brothers "Do It Like That" Plus More K-pop Collabs We Recommend
Aug 10, 2023
We Chat With AleXa About Singing In Spanish and What Makes K-pop Unique
Jul 21, 2023
Play This! (G)I-DLE's "Queencard" Plus Other Unserious, Camp-y K-pop Songs We Recommend
Jun 23, 2023
Play This! FIFTY FIFTY'S "Cupid" And Other Soft K-pop Hits We Recommend
May 02, 2023
Girl Groups Run K-pop: Pt 2 (IVE, TWICE, FIFTY FIFTY)
Apr 12, 2023
Girl Groups Run K-pop: Pt 1(NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, Girls' Generation)
Mar 30, 2023
All Hail HYUNA! (Special Segment: Battle of the B-sides)
Feb 28, 2023
Rookie K-pop Group TFN (Formerly T1419) Sets Its Eyes on Latin America
Feb 17, 2023
A Look at GHOST9's Debut During the Pandemic
Jan 17, 2023
This Is Our K-pop Debut ... As Podcast Hosts
Sep 22, 2022