Seoulmates Podcast

Because it's the last week of March, we do a March Madness-style bracket for Red Velvet's singles. What is your ultimate Red Velvet song? Follow us on...

We talk about our upcoming trip to Tokyo and discuss plans, expectations and fears of international travel. Experience the trip with us in real-time by following @seoulmatespodcast on Instagram! Follow us on...

We give an update to the Burning Sun Scandal and talk about SwampCon, a free multi-genre convention that we are guests at. Follow us on...

We discuss the current controversies involving Big Bang's Seungri and the Burning Sun nightclub. Employees at Burning Sun, a club that Seungri is involved with, are being investigated for drug distribution, assault, and sexual battery. This story is unfolding now, and new details emerge every day. Follow us on...

We discuss the new Kpop releases for February, including Taemin, (G)I-dle, MiSO, Giant Pink and LOONA. Follow us on...

In this special episode, we read/whisper thirsty, creepy and downright weird social media comments from Kpop fans. What is ASMR? It's a feeling of well-being combined with a tingling sensation in the scalp and down the back of the neck caused by certain sounds. Follow us on...

We saw Red Velvet in Miami on their U.S. Redmare tour! We talk expectations vs. reality, screaming fans and the devotion of Kpop fans. Follow us on...

We talk with Kat (also known as Angelic Daze Cosplay) about cosplay on a budget, photoshoot tips, masculine makeup techniques, and creating a safe space for women and LGBT+ people in cosplay. You can find Angelic Daze Cosplay on Instagram and Youtube. Follow us on...

Suprise! Seoulmates Podcast is going weekly for February! We talk about new Kpop music released in January and speculate on what is to come for the rest of the year. Follow us on...

We spotlight Big Angel, a Japanese idol group with 5 plus size members. We talk empowerment versus fetishes and the possibility of more body diversity in Kpop and Jpop. We reference this interview from Asian Boss in the episode. Follow us on...

We discuss True Beauty, a webcomic about a girl who uses makeup to completely transform herself. True Beauty updates every Wednesday on the Line Webtoon app. Follow us on...

Devan joins us again to talk about Japanese traditions for New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. You can see Devan's adventures in Japan on her YouTube channel, Devan Jean. Follow us on...

We review Red Velvet's new EP RBB (Really Bad Boy). We break down the album track by track and discuss why we love their harmonies so much. Follow us on...

We review My Horrible Boss, a Kdrama about a small cosmetics company fighting to break into the Korean beauty industry. This 2016 drama is available on Viki and Netflix. Follow us on...

We geek out over virtual Kpop group K/DA and their debut single POP/STARS. League of Legends marketing is on another level! Follow us on...

Do you want to introduce your friends to Kpop? We give recommendations on Korean artists that are similar to Western artists – like Drake, Cardi B, Lady Gaga, DJ Snake, and Dua Lipa. Follow us on...

We review the 2018 Jdrama Switched, which is based on manga series Sora wo Kakeru Yodaka. This sci-fi high school shojo is all about body switching and is available on Netflix. Follow us on...

We break down the drama unfolding from the Cube Entertainment dating scandal involving Hyuna and E'Dawn and discuss “rules” and commoditization in the Kpop industry. Let’s all agree to treat idols like people and not objects, OK? Some of this episode was cut due to audio issues, sorry. Follow us on...

We review Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, a 2018 anime currently streaming on Amazon Prime. It's a slice of life anime about adult otakus working at the same company. Follow us on...

We break down the different types of panels, what makes them good, and how to create your own panel. If you have ever thought of being a panelist at a convention, this guide will help! Follow us on...