Seoulmates Podcast

We reflect on new summer Kpop music, Kyle reviews Red Velvet's new EP Summer Magic, and we take a journey back to 2013 via Grow Radio to the original version of Seoulmates. You can listen to our old radio playlists on Spotify! Just search Seoulmates Throwbacks. Follow us on...

We interview Scott Hunt, the creative director behind Arby's iconic Instagram page. He talks about the process of creating nerdy papercraft using only Arby's packaging. Check out Scott's work on Arby's Instagram and behind the scenes photos on his website, www.scottandrewhunt.com. Follow us on...

Sixty-two Kpop songs battle in a March Madness-style bracket to see what song reigns supreme! Fill out your own bracket by visiting our Facebook page. Follow us on...

We talk with Kpop merchandise creators Jessica and Amanda about second generation Kpop. Why is it so good? Who are our faves? What do we miss and how does it compare to Kpop today? Find out! You can find Jessica's vinyl decals at JebekaStudios and Amanda's enamel pins at verynicedesigns. Follow us on...

We discuss SHINee's newest album, The Story of Light, with longtime SHINee fan (and our longtime friend!) Chan. We break down the album track by track while trying not to fangirl too hard. Chan also talks about seeing SHINee perform in Japan. Follow us on...

Devan joins us again to discuss American cosplay versus Japanese cosplay. She gives all the gory details of anime conventions in Japan, and you will be shocked at the differences! You can find Devan at @baird_de and www.youtube.com/c/dabbledevan. Follow us on...

We review Netflix's Aggretsuko with our friend Devan who lives and works in Tokyo, Japan. She breaks down Japanese office culture, and we all relate (a little too much) to Retsuko's office woes. Follow us on...

We discuss some of our best and worst experiences as panelists at conventions, from small student-run cons to large million dollar operations. Follow us on...

We play a Kpop guessing game with Angelic Daze Cosplay (a.k.a. our new friend Kat). Follow us on...

We recorded this minisode while at Tiger Con. We talk about our experience as convention guests and go on a tangent about a drive-thru sushi restaurant that tricked us… Follow us on...

We react to 3 music videos: CLC's Distance, TVXQ's Love Line, and Olivia Hye's (LOONA) Egoist. We also give an update on James from Royal Pirates. You can read his AMA here. We're guests at TigerCon, April 14 and 15 in Valdosta, Georgia! Preregister here! Follow us on...

We discuss Netflix's Fullmetal Alchemist movie. Phrases like "a kick in my vagina" and "WHYYYYY" were used. Follow us on...

We give our first impressions of BoA's first EP "One Shot, Two Shot" and have a tangent about CL's delayed album (again). Follow us on...

We discuss the Kdrama W, a multi-genre show with twists and turns. We were really impressed by the cinematography and script! Follow us on...

We review the ongoing anime The Ancient Magus' Bride and discuss the controversies associated with it. Follow us on...

We review Wonderland by Holland, the first openly gay Kpop idol, and Shinin’ by Jonghyun. Follow us on...

We talk about what got us through the dumpster fire that was 2017 and what we are looking forward to in 2018. Follow us on...

We review K.A.R.D.'s mini album You & Me and Red Velvet's Perfect Velvet. But first, Emily tries to guess who tweeted what (in a game we stole from Buzzfeed). --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seoulmatespodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seoulmatespodcast/support

We review (and cry about) Because This Is My First Life, a 2017 Kdrama that navigates love and ambition in your 30s. This drama really resonated with us and is our favorite of 2017! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seoulmatespodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seoulmatespodcast/support

We discuss the Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma anime, a Shōnen Jump property. We talk about balancing plot and fan service and why we are obsessed with this show. The third season of Food Wars is currently airing. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seoulmatespodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/seoulmatespodcast/support