Black Girl Roundtable: K‑Pop In 2025 Review — Hits, Misses & Hot Takes

BLACKPINK 'DEADLINE' Album: Was it worth the wait?

Host Tasha is joined by journalist Jeff Benjamin and Ashley from A3 Day Podcast in part two of their conversation about Blackpink’s latest EP, "Deadline" (released Feb 27). They share candid reactions to the five‑song project, the shift toward English‑language tracks, production choices (including controversial Dr Luke credits), how the solo releases compare, and what this release means for fans and the broader K‑pop industry.

KATSEYE Controversy: Is Manon's hiatus based on racial discrimination

Host Tasha Sampa is joined by journalist Jeff Benjamin and K-pop commentator and historian, Ashley, to unpack this week's K-pop fallout: Manon of KATSEYE announcing a hiatus, contradictory messages, and the intense reaction from fans and prominent Black artists. They explore how HYBE has handled the optics, differences between Western and K-pop media responses, and the broader issues of race, representation, and artist advocacy within the industry.

Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl: A Cultural Mic Drop

Host Tasha and unofficial co-host Brie unpack Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show, celebrating its cultural references, guest moments, and impact on Latinx visibility. They also explore the ongoing conversation about representation for Asian artists and whether a K-pop idol will ever headline the Super Bowl?

Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova talks "Heated Rivalry", identity and K-dramas

Host Tasha sits down with actor Ksenia Daniela Kharlamova to discuss her journey from circus training in Russia to acting, playing Svetlana on "Heated Rivalry", and what bilingual, biracial representation means on screen. @sampatasha @asoulfulstormpodcast @kseniadaniela

Black Girl Roundtable: K‑Pop In 2025 Review — Hits, Misses & Hot Takes

Host Tasha Sampa reunites the Black Girl Roundtable with guests Brie, Sydney (SydTheKid), and Ashley of a3day podcast for an end‑of‑year K‑pop special. They name their best, worst and most unexpected things that happened in K-pop in 2025