HALLYU CAN EAT: A K-pop Music Show

Good day buffet; what an episode we have for you! Chuck, Stephen, and Allen Mark are back to discuss the full 24-member release from tripleS! They've come together for their first full length album Assemble24 and its title track "Girls Never Die." Join us at the table to hear out thoughts!

Editor's Note: between file issues and Chuck being on Heejin duty the audio may be a bit funky at times, so apologies if it hinders your listening experience. We hope you still enjoy our usual banter and thoughts on these songs!

(00:39) - Intro & Catch-up

(11:10) - Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(17:23) - A Dash of TripleS, OT24 Edition!

(29:06) - “Girls Never Die” Discussion

(58:08) - “Chiyu” Discussion

(1:07:47) - “Non Scale“ Discussion

(1:15:36) - Chuck’s follow-up “Chiyu” thoughts

(1:16:38) - “Dimension” Discussion

(1:24:15) - What’s Our Flavourite?

(1:29:57) - Last Call

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Heya buffet! We have the whole crew back as Chuck joins Stephen and Allen Mark to discuss the title track “해야 (HEYA)” and three additional b-sides from IVE's brand new EP Ive Switch! Dine with us to see who's skeptical, skeptical and what parts Allen Mark is living in opposite day with the others.

(00:39) Intro & Catch-Up

(12:20) Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(21:47) A Dash of IVE

(27:47) “해야 (HEYA)” Discussion

(49:18) “Accendio” Discussion

(1:01:50) “Blue Heart” Discussion

(1:10:25) “Ice Queen” Discussion

(1:18:46) What’s Our Flavourite?

(1:21:38) Last Call

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Good day Buffet! We're back with another serving of SPAM where Stephen and Allen Mark give you their thoughts on the debut album YOUTH from NCT's Doyoung! From the live band arrangements to Doyoung's incredible voice, it's hard not to get lost in this full length album.

(00:39) - Intro and Catch-up

(12:37) - Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(19:28) - A Dash of Doyoung

(22:30) - “Little Light” Discussion

(39:06) - “From Little Wave” Discussion

(47:56) - “Serenade” Discussion

(54:21) - “Lost in California” Discussion

(1:04:03) - Our other b-side picks

(1:05:43) - What’s Your Flavourite?

(1:07:25) - Last Call

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Hello buffet! We're back this week with another hearty serving of SPAM for you where Stephen and Allen Mark give their initial thoughts on Loossemble's first comeback: One Of A Kind.

(00:39) - Intro and Catch-Up

(14:27) - Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(20:31) - A Dash of Loossemble

(25:50) - “Intro (A Butterfly’s Signal)” Discussion

(27:22) - “GIrls’ Night” Discussion

(45:00) - “Moonlight” Discussion

(50:45) - “Boomerang” Discussion

(55:58) - “He Said I Said” Discussion

(1:02:15) - “Truman Show” Discussion

(1:08:30) - “Starlight” Discussion

(1:14:51) - What’s Your Flavourite?

(1:16:01) - Last Call

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Our subunit (C)H-AM is back today! Chuck and Allen Mark get together to discuss the new release from YG's new girl group BABYMONSTER! We dig in honestly into the two new songs "SHEESH" and "Like That," the sound coming out from YG Entertainment, and more!

(00:39) - Intro & Catch-up

(15:23) - Allen Mark’s Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(22:33) - A Dash of Babymonster

(30:33) - “SHEESH” Discussion

(48:39) - “SHEESH” MV Discussion

(58:56) - “Like That” Discussion

(01:11:07) - Last Call

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What's that? What's that? Oh wow, it's a new episode of Hallyu Can Eat! Join your hosts Chuck, Stephen, and Allen Mark as we mix it up to discuss NCT Dream's newest EP DREAM()SCAPE with its lead single "Smoothie."

(00:39) - Intro & Catch-up

(12:51) - Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(19:17) - A Dash of NCT Dream

(24:05) - “Smoothie” Discussion

(53:19) - “icantfeelanything” Discussion

(1:01:15) - “BOX” Discussion

(1:10:52) - “Carat Cake” Discussion

(1:24:03) - What’s Your Flavourite?

(1:27:25) - Last Call

(1:36:46) - Plugs

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Good Day Buffet! We're back this week wishing you well with a helping of SPAM! Stephen and Allen Mark are here to discuss their thoughts on the first solo comeback EP from Red Velvet's Wendy: Wish You Hell.

(00:39) Intro & Catch-up

(10:59) Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(17:16) A Dash of: Wendy

(19:35) “Wish You Hell” Discussion

(34:05) “His Car Isn’t Yours” Discussion

(43:24) “Best Ever” Discussion

(51:10) “Vermillion” Discussion

(58:36) What’s Our Flavourite?

(59:53) Last Call

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Your hosts are back this week and we have a saucy one for you! Chuck, Stephen, and Allen Mark get together to discuss the 2nd solo EP from NCT leader TAEYONG! You better Tap Tap, Tap, Tap on that play button!

(00:39) - Intro & Catch-up

(08:15) - Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(15:23) - A Dash of Taeyong

(21:10) - “Tap” Discussion

(44:31) - “Moon Tour” Discussion

(52:40) - “Run Away” Discussion

(01:01:35) - “404 Loading” Discussion

(01:11:29) - What’s Our Flavorite?

(01:15:34) - Last Call

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We went on a quick shopping trip and came back with a serving of SPAM for you this week! Stephen and Allen Mark discuss The Winning, the latest release from IU! Join us at the table and listen in!

(00:39) - Intro and Catch Up

(07:37) - Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(14:25) - A Dash of IU

(19:50) - “Shopper” Discussion

(35:57) - “Holssi” Discussion

(44:53) - “Shh.. feat. Hyein of NewJeans, Joe Won Sun & Special Narr. by Patti Kim” Discussion

(58:34) - “Love Wins All” Discussion

(01:10:48) - “I Stan U” Discussion

(01:16:34) - What’s Our Flavorite?

(01:18:25) - Last Call

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We got so much to think and talk about this week as your hosts Chuck, Stephen, and Allen Mark provide their honest thoughts on the latest LE SSERAFIM EP: EASY!

(00:40) Intro and Catch Up

(11:58) Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(17:57) A Dash of Le Sserafim

(23:27) Good Bones Discussion

(38:44) Easy Discussion

(49:37) Swan Song Discussion

(58:25) Smart Discussion

(01:10:14) We got so much Discussion

(01:17:30) What’s Our Flavorite

(01:21:02) Last Call

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Gather round at the buffet table with your hosts Chuck, Stephen, and Allen Mark as we discuss the latest from the group P1Harmony! See what we think of their first full length album release Killin' It.

(0:40) - Introduction & Catch-up

(13:58) - Stephen’s Specials of the Week

(19:10) - A Dash of P1Harmony

(26:26) - “Killin’ It” Discussion

(41:31) - “Late Night Calls” Discussion

(49:27) - “Street Star” Discussion

(57:36) - “I See U” Discussion

(01:04:41) - What’s Our Flavorite?

(01:08:34) - Last Call

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Your hosts cooked up another new episode--the taste is cocoroco since we're discussing the latest full album release from (G)I-DLE: 2!

(0:40) - Introduction & Catching Up

(12:32) - Stephen's Specials of the Week

(18:14) - A Dash of (G)I-DLE

(21:40) - "Super Lady" Discussion

(44:14) - "Revenge" Discussion

(51:55) - "7Days" Discussion

(01:00:09) - "Fate (나는 아폰 건 딱 질색이니까)" Discussion

(01:07:07) - Super quick "Wife" shoutout

(01:09:29) - What's Your Flavorite

(01:14:38) - Last Call

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Your hosts are back for the first album episode of the new year! Join us as we change things up this year with a discussion of NMIXX's latest EP Fe3O4: BREAK!

(0:40) Introduction & Catching Up

(18:11) Stephen's Specials

(27:01) Group Bio

(36:30) "DASH" Discussion

(54:44) "Run for Roses" Discussion

(01:06:22) "Passionfruit" Discussion

(01:16:48) "XOXO" Discussion

(01:24:49) What's Your Flavor?

(01:27:40) Last Call

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We're back for the second half of our ~*prestigious*~ Hallyu Can Eat Awards of 2023! Join Chuck, Stephen, and Allen Mark as we close out of thoughts on the past year in K-Pop with some big categories:

• (02:12) - Rookie of the Year
• (10:46) - Boy Group of the Year
• (17:16) - Girl Group of the Year
• (28:36) - Producer / Songwriter of the Year
• (36:02) - Gone Not Around Any Longer: An Ode to Disbanded Groups
• (40:59) - B-Side Track of the Year
• (50:35) - Single of the Year
• (01:00:39) - Album of the Year

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Good New Year Buffet and Welcome to Hallyu Can Eat's annual awards show!

Join your hosts Chuck, Stephen, and Allen Mark as they recap their 2023 in K-Pop. In Part 1, we cover our favorites in these categories:

• (10:36) - Olden Disc Award Presented by Extended Fam Radio
• (15:58) - Male Soloist of the Year
• (21:13) - Moment / Meme of the Year
• (30:56) - Concept of the Year
• (39:41) - Female Soloist of the Year
• (44:43) - Choreography of the Year
• (51:08) - Performance of the Year
• (58:16) - Music Video of the Year

And check back soon for Part 2!

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Happy New Year! We're excited to ring in 2024, but before we get to that your HYCE hosts break down each other's Favorite K-Pop songs of 2023 playlists! Check out those playlists below:

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We're giving you a hearty helping of SPAM again this week as Stephen and Allen Mark join up for a discussion of Zion.T's latest full album Zip! After 5 years of anticipation for another release, we're thrilled to bring his music to our podcast.

(0:40) - Introduction & Catching Up

(13:21) - Stephen's Specials of the Week

(18:33) - The Rundown

(25:34) - "UNLOVE (prod. HONNE)" discussion

(37:46) - "모르는 사람 (Stranger)" discussion

(50:00) - "V (Peace) (feat. AKMU)" discussion

(01:01:04) - General album and Zion.T thoughts

(01:10:38) - What's our Flavor?

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This week we're covering the final album of the city pop queen Yukika! And who else would cover this but the HYCE city pop subunit, STECH. Join Stephen and Chuck as they travel back in time with this remake album, honoring some of the undeniable staples of the acclaimed genre and appreciating the new renditions from Yukika.

And just for you special listeners of this episode we've also included an exclusive interview with the host of Extended Fam Radio, Tenta-Rib.

(0:40) - Introduction & Catching Up

(8:30) - EXCLUSIVE interview with Tenta-Rib, host of Extended Fam Radio

(25:50) - Stephen's Specials of the Week

(32:30) - The Rundown

(47:11) - "I want to be closer to you" discussion

(53:00) - "A bit more" discussion

(1:00:52) - "Remember Summer Days" discussion

(1:09:10) - "Telephone Number" discussion

(1:21:20) - What's our Flavor? (Allen Mark edition)

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The King is back! Your favorite buffet leaders are back and excited to discuss the latest EP from Taeyeon: To. X. Come sit with us and find out how much we love guitar intros!

(0:40) - Introduction & Catching Up

(20:09) - Stephen's Specials of the Week

(26:34) - The Rundown

(30:20) - "To. X" discussion

(45:10) - "Melt Away" discussion

(55:34) - "Burn it Down" discussion

(1:02:10) - "Nightmare" discussion

(1:10:32) - "All For Nothing" discussion

(1:18:04) - "Fabulous" discussion

(1:25:23) - What's our Flavor?

(1:29:35) - Last Call

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It's another episode of Hallyu Can Eat! We've poured some iced coffee to help welcome you in a discussion of a new K-Pop release! This week, we have the third full studio album from podcast favorite Red Velvet: Chill Kill.

0:40 - Introduction

4:48 - A "surprising" return!

19:40 - Stephen's Specials of the Week

26:25 - The Rundown

30:58 - "Chill Kill" discussion

54:00 - "Underwater" discussion

1:01:54 - "Iced Coffee" discussion

1:09:48 - "One Kiss" discussion

1:18:09 - What's Your Flavor?

1:22:30 - Last Call

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What's the melting point of a can of SPAM? We don't know, but we do know our thoughts on ZEROBASEONE's first comeback and latest EP! Listen in for Stephen and Allen Mark's thoughts on this rookie group's follow-up to their debut.

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This week might seem like just another SPAM Single Classic, but you're in luck - this packet has a double serving, as our hosts decided to cover two mini albums: Taemin's long-awaited return and HeeJin's debut. So maybe take a quick break from playing your Video Game and give these albums a taste!

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It's almost tradition that we start off new seasons with a LOONA release, and this year is no different! SPAM celebrates Chuu's solo debut mini-album. These pop songs will make you howl with joy!

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SPAM is back this week to close out our 3rd season and share our thoughts on the latest studio album from TOMORROW X TOGETHER! 80's synths, chugging guitars, a Sevendust namedrop: this episode serves it all! Come sit with us as we discuss The Name Chapter: FREEFALL!

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HCE is back!

After many years performing - Chuck, Stephen, and Allen Mark paused all HCE activity in pursuit of some solo endeavors. For the past several weeks, the three members released solo eps, performed on US talk shows, and played at major festivals. Now they're back for their 3rd comeback.

To reconnect, the crew talk about a song they enjoyed listening to during the hiatus.

• Chuck: RIIZE - Get a Guitar
• Stephen: Ah Shinae - Respect
• Allen Mark: Kim Sejeong - Top or Cliff

Afterwards, the co-leaders get to reflect on the past three years of HCE and look forward to even better years to come. Plus, Chuck has a quick announcement regarding the exciting life event that's about to occur for him.

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We're back with another TWICE solo debut! We make room at our table for you to join us discussing the new solo EP "ZONE" from Jihyo!

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Hang on, hang on - did this past week leave a bitter taste in your mouth? Well luckily the taxi you took got you here on time because it’s time for a Jo Yuri episode of HCE!

Continuing our trend of covering former IZ*ONE members, Jo Yuri has come back with “Love All,” a five track EP full of her signature smooth and lovely voice.

So pour yourself a glass of lemon black tea and enjoy another yummy episode.

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We got the all, the chance now to talk about the long-awaited comeback from INFINITE! Five years since their last album release, INFINITE is back under their own company with their new EP 13egin and your favorite hosts of Hallyu Can Eat are here to talk about it!

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Your favorite trio is back to talk about a release from our favorite trio! Newly free from Blockberry, Kim Lip, Jinsoul, and Choerry of the newly formed ARTMS are back as the sub-unit ODD EYE CIRCLE with the EP ! Join us as we go track-by-track of this incredibly fun release!

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Hear us out! This week we are thankful to have our subunit SPAM give us the opportunity to finally discuss EXO! These 3rd Gen legends are back and we could not be more excited. Come sit down at our table as we discuss EXO's seventh studio album Exist, full of their inimitable sound and vocal talent.

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With Stephen off on vacation, Allen Mark and Chuck decided to hop on the mic and record a semi-quick snack for the listeners. Come listen to (C)H-AM as they live react to a handful of recent singles.

Songs covered:

• PENOMECO - X
• ATEEZ - BOUNCY

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The boys are back together again to cover a group last visited over a year ago. After many, many years of EP's and small releases, fromis_9 is able to finally release their first full album. With the lead single, #menow, the group exemplifies their very iconic style and groove that is sure to delight all.

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With Allen Mark feeling a little under the weather, Chuck and Stephen decided to hop on the mic and record a semi-quick snack for the listeners. Come listen to STECH as they live react to a handful of recent singles.

Songs covered:

• Stray Kids - S Class
• DUSTIN - Blacklist
• Jay Park - Candy
• DIAWINGS - Finale
• Glen Check - Mind Surfing
• Taeyong - SHALALA

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I've got a good feeling about this episode.

After all the celebration of episode 100, the boys decided to take a break for a bit before embarking on their next one hundred. They packed their luxury luggages and hopped on their private jet to Jeju Island where they spent about a month preparing for this week's episode.

IVE has come back with not just an EP but an actual full length album. It's a tough act to follow with hits such an Eleven, Love Dive, and After Like but just like how the boys experienced, you are in for a wonderful onslaught of fantastic songs.

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It's the big one. Let's have some fun BUFFET.

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nOpe, this isn't a mirage. it's been twO years since we've cOvered this grOup sO time tO catch up with their latest cOllectiOn and see if OOO has remained cOnsistent or evOlved intO sOmething different. drift On Over tO a brand new episOde of HYCE.

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Get your quarters out cause a new episode of HYCE approaches!

One of our favorite K-Bands has a released a very 8-bit/chiptune influenced EP that made Chuck, our resident video game expert, very very happy. Full of epic violin and slappy bass moments, this sure was a delightful change of pace.

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The BUFFET have assembled. Enough COMOs were used on Cosmo to vote for HYCE's next episode.

We dive into the depths of the blockchain to discuss tripleS' official debut. Having recently done an episode on their gone but not forgotten subunit, "Acid Angle from Asia," the boys felt it was only right to officially talk about the group first ep. A blend of genres really makes this release stand out but it may come as a surprise as to which songs are each of our favorites.

Go ahead and enter HYCE's 3rd GRAVITY and enjoy this week's feast.

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We're going back for seconds for the very first time! HYCE is covering their very first repackage.

By using "Gasoline" from 2022, Key's 2nd album re-release "Killer" takes an already incredible package and serves up yet another fantastic single on the side. Does it perhaps surpass our previous experience from last year? Grab a plate and find out.

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PULL UP to a brand new episode of Hallyu Can Eat!

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Welcome to Hallyu Can Eat's annual awards show. We take a look at all the groups, soloists, and releases of 2022 and pick our favorites. Categories include "Best Debut", "Best Choreography", "Best Girl Group", and "Best Song of the Year". Who will go home with the coveted "Golden Tongs" award? Find out in this blockbuster of a special!

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The leaders of HYCE spent weeks, if not months, compiling their lists of favorite K-Pop songs from 2022 in secrecy. Now listen as each leader reveals 10 out of 20 of their picks to the rest of the group. Some obvious picks are revealed but others might surprise you. Which songs do you have on your top list?

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[Trigger Warning starting @ 26:00 for domestic violence, harassment, suicide]

You know the boys of HYCE had to cover this release. 15 years ago a wonderful 2nd gen group named KARA debuted and to be on brand with GG's in 2022, they made their incredible comeback to commemorate the group's anniversary. It's been 6 years since their disbandment and the three co-leaders are simply ecstatic to receive four new tracks that feel both contemporary and nostalgic. There's sure to be something delightful for every Kamila.

(This episode is dedicated to Goo Hara)

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Today, we have a special episode to serve as we are debuting our very first solo release! Your favorite leader Stephen cooks up a discussion all about VICTON's latest release Choice. Allen Mark and Chuck have yet to listen to this episode so it'll be a nice surprise for all of us. Please go and show your support for Stephen!

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SEASON 3 PREMIERE!

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The three headed monster of HYCE is back together as they try to tame the first comeback of recently debuted, LE SSERAFIM. Similar to "Fearless" this EP serves up 5 more GOOD PARTS each with their own set of spices. No IMPURITIES are to be found though as this group seemingly cannot be broken.

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Check, 1, 2. Is this mic on?

STECH make a medium rare comeback as Chuck and Stephen check out the latest comeback from 3rd Gen group, Mamamoo. After a little over the year from their last album and a bunch of incredible solo releases, it's wonderful to hear the four ladies back together.

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There's so many reasons to be excited about this episode! Join your favorite hosts of HYCE as we celebrate the long anticipated solo debut from podcast favorite (and Allen Mark's ultimate bias): Red Velvet's Seulgi with "28 Reasons," her first mini-album!

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The boys of HYCE catch the new wave of CRAVITY's latest EP.

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