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The Jjan ShowEpisode 18: pitch perfectAre vocals really important in K-Pop? With recent talks and online fan wars on the issue, we've decided to weigh in on the controversial topic. Grab a drink and let's jjan! 🥂✨2024-05-1220 minThe Jjan Showtouch some grass: an invitationWe're back, friends! Did you miss us? 'Cause we missed you ~ After our 8-month hiatus, we finally get to catch up on each other's fangirl updates.. or the lack thereof lol! Lately, we've also noticed debts and scams involving fangirls (yikes), so we take a jab at the reality of K-Pop, fan culture, and capitalism. Grab a drink and let's jjan! 🥂✨2024-03-0318 minThe Jjan ShowConcert Episode: The DREAM Show 2 in Manila (Part 2)Here we are, 2 months later, still talking about ✨TDS2✨ in Manila. Only this time, we've invited one of our fangirl friends to join in the fun and look back on the memorable weekend one last time. Grab a drink and let's jjan!2023-07-0115 minThe Jjan ShowConcert Episode: The DREAM Show 2 in ManilaWe're back from our sudden (& unplanned lol) hiatus! In this episode, we talk about our ✨TDS2✨ weekend experience and how it's changed our lives for the better. Are we still suffering from post-concert depression? Yes, yes we are. And we know you are, too. Let's process this together. Grab a drink and let's jjan!2023-05-2227 minThe Jjan ShowEpisode 16: let's get into some new thangsHappy New Year, yeoreobun! 🐰 For our first episode of 2023, we're wrapping up our K-Pop experience for 2022, along with our podcast's Spotify Wrapped! We also look back on our 2022 K-Pop resolutions and how those went for us. In the process, we set our intentions for 2023. What are your 2023 K-Pop resolutions? We hope it includes grabbing a drink with us! Let's jjan!2023-01-1416 minThe Jjan Show15.2: fangirl concert cultureAre some fangirls/fanboys really becoming so entitled? In this episode, we try to make sense of certain fan behaviors we've observed in-person and online lately. Not gonna lie, we get a little bit worked up about it. Grab a drink and let's jjan!2022-11-1920 minThe Jjan ShowEpisode 15.1: fangirl concert cultureIn this first of a two-part episode, we talk about our recent I-POP U 2022 Manila concert experience - our first concert together! From our favorite parts of the experience to the things we think were... technically mishandled, we dive in starting with this episode. Stay tuned because we're releasing part 2 soon! For now, grab your drink, and let's jjan!2022-11-1626 minThe Jjan ShowConcert Episode: Neo City - The Link in Manila (Part 3)In this episode, Trixie jumps straight into her favorite performances from the concert. Listen in as she describes the stages and talks about choreographies. She also makes an "official statement" (lol) about her new bias and sends love (as a fan) to her no. 1 K-pop boy. Trust us, this is going to be a fun one! Grab a drink and let's jjan!2022-10-1826 minThe Jjan ShowConcert Episode: Neo City - The Link in Manila (Part 2)"Manila just wait.. sexy" 👀 In this episode, Trixie shares her thoughts (+ feelings) about NCT 127's solo & unit stages. She was stunned to say the least. C'mon now, bestie.. grab a drink, and let's jjan!2022-10-1009 minThe Jjan ShowConcert Episode: Neo City - The Link in Manila (Part 1)Puku puku pow pow! One month later, Trixie finally gets to talk about her Neo City - The Link in Manila experience. In this episode, she spills about her ticketing experience, moments leading up to the concert, and her new (?) NCT 127 bias hehe she still loves Mark, though ~ Grab a drink, and let's jjan!2022-10-0721 minThe Jjan ShowEpisode 14: one year to forever.. only?We're celebrating our show's first anniversary! In this episode, we look back on our first year, share some highlights from our fangirl lives in the past month, and talk about our Valentine boy's first NCT LAB song. Come join us, friends. Let's jjan!2022-08-2420 minThe Jjan ShowEpisode 13: let's talk labelsThis episode may or may not be the start of a mini series on the show lol! We're dissecting K-Pop companies from our fangirl lenses, starting with the Big 3 (SM, YG and JYP) and Big Hit's music. We look into their musical identities and try to identify which elements & qualities make them stand out in the industry. Grab a drink, and let's jjan!2022-07-1730 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 12: we're still DREAMingIn this episode, Trixie talks about her first K-Pop concert experience and what it felt like seeing 5Dream perform live. PSA: She's *still* not over it! We also end up talking about NCT Dream's 2nd repackaged album, #Beatbox. We've got lots to catching up to do, bestie! Grab a drink, and let's jjan!
DM or tweet us your thoughts on #Beatbox: @leniniza_ & @nctxtnuna
Follow us on Instagram: @thejjanshow2022-06-1139 min
The Jjan ShowSpecial Episode: NCT Dream Glitch Mode ReviewScratch that, bring it back?! We *are* finally back, yeoreobun! It's been a hot minute, but we're so glad to be talking about new music again! 7Dream got us feelin' all types of ways with this one ~ Grab a drink, and let's jjan!
DM or tweet us your thoughts on #GlitchMode: @lenidelacruz_ & @nctxtnuna
Follow us on Instagram: @thejjanshow2022-04-2337 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 11: baby comeback (with feelings!)We *finally* get to talk about the first project from NCT Lab! Listen in as we analyze Mark's first solo track, CHILD. Leni (aka our resident K-pop kween) also gives us a run down of the artists coming out with new music in February! You ready? Grab a drink, and let's jjan!2022-02-2317 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 10: we're feelin' 2022!Happy Lunar New Year, yeoreobun! 🐯 This week, we talk about our fangirl resolutions and Kpop predictions for 2022. We wanna know yours too! Shoot us a DM or tweet us: @lenidelacruz_ & @nctxtnuna
Follow us on Instagram: @thejjanshow2022-02-0115 min
The Jjan ShowSpecial Episode: NCT 2021 Universe ReviewLet's Play Ball! We're starting the Beautiful new year with our review of NCT 2021's Universe, by track and by feeling, with our very first guest. You ready? OK! Vroom on over & grab your favorite drink, bestie. Let's jjan!2022-01-0833 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 9: don't need permission to stanMerry Christmas, yeoreobun! In our last episode of the year (and Season 1 ooh), we wrap up our year in music. Trixie finally comes clean with the Neo who stole her heart and opens up about the group that took a back seat in her fangirl life. We also end up talking about BTS' latest moves and our opinion on what that probably means for their 8-year career. Grab your holiday drink, and let's jjan!2021-12-2530 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 8: daesang daeserveWe're nearing the end of the year! In the K-Pop world, this means award shows and holiday season merch. In this episode, we talk about our thoughts on the year-end festivities, and the *tea* that comes with it. Oh, and we also talk about our Favorite (Vampire) boys and NCT 127's repackage album. Grab your favorite drink, and let's jjan!2021-11-1523 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 7: this or thatWe're doing something new this episode and playing This or That: K-Pop edition! Listen in as we share our personal preferences as fangirls, and have lots of laughs along the way. C'mon, bestie! Grab your drink, and let's jjan!2021-10-2629 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 6: make you cryThis week, we talk a little bit about Aespa's comeback and get a little... #Savage as we unpack an issue involving music labels & some fandoms (ooh tea!) that popped up on our radar recently. You ready? This one's for open-minded fangirls only 👀 Grab your favorite drink, and let's jjan!2021-10-1715 min
The Jjan ShowSpecial Episode: NCT 127 Sticker ReviewGet your Breakfast ready because in this episode, we Bring The Noize (lol) and share our thoughts on NCT 127's 3rd full-length album, STICKER. Focus and buckle up, Dreamer, because we Promise You that this'll be quite the Road Trip. Grab some Lemonade and let's *jjan*!2021-10-0227 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 5: reply mine to claimThere's so much to look forward to in the next couple of weeks -- comebacks, content, and concerts! We're so excited, but pretty sure our bank accounts will suffer in the process lol 🙈 Also, while we're at it, let's have a very honest talk about merch. 2021-09-2117 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 4: yas, gurlie!Let's talk about girls, maybe? This week, we take a look at K-Pop Girl Groups, and talk about how sustainable they are for music labels considering a number of different factors. Ooh, we're goin' in! Grab your favorite drink, and let's jjan!2021-09-1119 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 3: keep it on the low lowRelationships, dating, and marriage... scandals? This week, we talk about the biggest issues that have recently popped up on our radar regarding our idol's private lives: IKON Bobby's marriage + baby news, Red Velvet Joy and soloist Crush's dating news, and WayV Lucas' full-of-unverified-info scandal. Grab your favorite drink, and let's jjan!2021-08-3123 minThe Jjan ShowEpisode 2: baby comebackWe're back, yeoreobun! *jjan* In this episode, we give you a quick recap of last week's ep, and then look into this week's K-Pop comebacks including Red Velvet's Queendom, TXT's Fight or Escape, plus some NCT unit releases. Grab your favorite drink, and let's *jjan*!2021-08-2125 min
The Jjan ShowEpisode 1: hana dul testWe finally did it! It's here! *jjan* This week, we talk a little bit about ourselves, and dive straight right into K-Pop thangs: Hybe acquiring VLive, TXT's comeback + first repackaged album, and some NCTea. Grab your favorite drink, and let's *jjan*!2021-08-1225 min