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2025 K-pop Year in Review: Top Songs, Biggest Moments & Kpopcast Awards
Category: Music
Duration: 01:13:51
Publish Date: 2025-12-22 23:51:16
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In this episode of the Kpopcast, the hosts recap the significant events, trends, and controversies in the K-Pop industry for the year 2025. They discuss the rise of queer visibility among idols, notable scandals, and the impact of K-Pop on the Western market. The conversation also includes personal song picks and the annual K-Pop awards, highlighting the best and most controversial moments of the year. In this engaging conversation, the hosts explore the evolving landscape of K-Pop, discussing the latest trends, notable awards, and the impact of rookie groups. They delve into brand collaborations, the influence of Western music, and the unconventional hits that have defined the year. The discussion culminates in a debate over the Song of the Year, highlighting the duality of K-Pop through contrasting tracks that embody both light and dark themes.


SONG OF THE YEAR AWARD ARTIST NOMINEES: JENNIE, CORTIS, KATSEYE, HUNTRIX, ATEEZ, BLACKPINK, XLOV, HWASA


**NOTE: We at the Kpopcast sincerely regret that we forgot to nominate “Body” by Dayoung for our Kpopcast exclusive award: “Hoe Anthem.” We look forward to seeing more sexy & empowering music from Dayoung in the coming year!


Chapters

00:00

The Rise of K-Pop Demon Hunters

34:19

Cultural Impact and Authenticity in K-Pop

41:23

Personal Picks: Songs That Resonate

47:31

K-Pop Cast Awards: Celebrating the Best of the Year

51:05

Innovative Choices in K-Pop Music

52:02

Emotional Soundtracks and Heartfelt Ballads

53:54

Rookie Groups Making Waves

59:27

Best Western-Friendly K-Pop Tracks

01:02:10

The Most Distinctive K-Pop Finds

01:06:05

Song of the Year: A Deep Dive into K-Pop's Best

01:11:42

Reflections on K-Pop's Evolution and Future


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