Episodes
| Episode | Title | First Broadcast | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Oppan Gangnam Style! | 20221116 | In 2012, Korean rapper Psy went viral with the record-breaking Gangnam Style. Ten years on, journalist Lucy Ford joins six committed K-Pop stans to discuss its lasting impact - and the shockwaves it sent through the existing British K-Pop fandom. Featuring archive from Psy himself, as well as expert input from Dr. Rosalie Kim, director of the Hallyu! Exhibition at the V&A. Lucy Ford and six devoted stans remember the viral beginnings of a global sensation. Lucy Ford and six devoted stans remember the impact of a global sensation. |
| 02 | Hallyu! | 20221116 | Today, the Korean Wave - Hallyu - is breaking down international barriers, but how did it begin? Starting with its origins in the newly-democratic South Korea of the 1990s, journalist Lucy Ford explores how a minor player in the East Asian market became a world-beating cultural force. She's joined by seasoned K-Pop stan Tammy Jane Mejia, 1st-gen idol KANGTA, and the V&A's Dr. Rosalie Kim. Journalist Lucy Ford traces the origins of the Korean Wave. Lucy Ford and six devoted stans remember the impact of a global sensation. |
| 03 | Bangtan Boys! | 20221116 | This summer, BTS announced a hiatus after 10 years together. During that time, the mega-selling Korean boy-band had become the global faces of K-Pop. Journalist Lucy Ford joins an ARMY of die-hard BTS stans to talk about a world that revolves around R.M, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook - and what comes next. Featuring BTS fan-guide author Becca Wright, Radio 1's Adele Roberts, and the K-Pop community organisers who work tirelessly to promote their idols. Journalist Lucy Ford gets under the skin of the world's biggest boyband - BTS. Lucy Ford and six devoted stans remember the impact of a global sensation. |
| 04 | Girl Power! | 20221116 | Being a woman in the public eye is rarely easy, and that's as true for K-Pop idols as it is for Western celebrities. In South Korea, female idols also need to navigate a largely conservative society. Journalist Lucy Ford joins stans and experts to discuss backlashes, body image and empowerment in the K-Pop community. Journalist Lucy Ford explores K-Pop's complex feminine side. Lucy Ford and six devoted stans remember the impact of a global sensation. |
| 05 | Idols! | 20221123 | Journalist Lucy Ford unpacks what it means to be an idol. Lucy Ford and six devoted stans remember the impact of a global sensation. |
| 06 | K-uk! | 20221123 | Journalist Lucy Ford follows the Korean Wave to British shores. Lucy Ford and six devoted stans remember the impact of a global sensation. |
| 07 | Army! | 20221123 | Together, K-Pop fandoms can do incredible things. From political activism to charity fundraising, their reach, focus and drive is a force to be reckoned with. Journalist Lucy Ford joins stans and organisers to talk about what it means to be part of something bigger than themselves - and the ups and downs that come with a massive online family. Journalist Lucy Ford looks at the collective power of fandoms. Lucy Ford and six devoted stans remember the impact of a global sensation. |
| 08 | Future! | 20221123 | 10 years ago, Gangnam Style sent Korean music viral internationally for the first time. Since then, K-pop has become a global juggernaut, racking up millions of sales and drawing in hordes of new fans. But will its momentum continue to grow? Journalist Lucy Ford connects with stans, artists and experts to discuss their hopes and predictions for the next 10 years of K-Pop. Featuring JOHNNY from NCT-127. Journalist Lucy Ford looks to the future of K-Pop. Lucy Ford and six devoted stans remember the impact of a global sensation. |