en © 2017 Astro Radio Sdn Bhd (403472-D) Hosted by HITZ's Calista and Astro Radio News' Michelle, here is your weekly K-pop-related news that is sure to make you go 'Wah, daebak!'. Tune in every Monday to get your dose of what's going on in the K-pop world. Follow us on Instagram @wahdaebakofficial to keep up with the tea and submit your suggestions on what you'd like us to cover! For sponsorships or collaborations, email hello@syok.my or WhatsApp 012-2494632 https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9d4ee4fc-f886-11ed-9933-7b71e3d1b554/image/podcast-wahdaebak.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress no episodic SYOK Podcast Hosted by HITZ's Calista and Astro Radio News' Michelle, here is your weekly K-pop-related news that is sure to make you go 'Wah, daebak!'. Tune in every Monday to get your dose of what's going on in the K-pop world. Follow us on Instagram @wahdaebakofficial to keep up with the tea and submit your suggestions on what you'd like us to cover! For sponsorships or collaborations, email hello@syok.my or WhatsApp 012-2494632 Hosted by HITZ's Calista and Astro Radio News' Michelle, here is your weekly K-pop-related news that is sure to make you go 'Wah, daebak!'. Tune in every Monday to get your dose of what's going on in the K-pop world. Follow us on Instagram @wahdaebakofficial to keep up with the tea and submit your suggestions on what you'd like us to cover! For sponsorships or collaborations, email hello@syok.my or WhatsApp 012-2494632

]]> SYOK Podcast radio.digitalcontent@gmail.com The last episode before our break! Merry Christmas y'all, Calista and Michelle suggest some tunes to add a festive vibe to your Kpop playlist if you don't know them already. And yes, of course Winter Bear is on there! Tue, 26 Dec 2023 02:00:00 -0000 full 1 30 SYOK Podcast The last episode before our break! Merry Christmas y'all, Calista and Michelle suggest some tunes to add a festive vibe to your Kpop playlist if you don't know them already. And yes, of course Winter Bear is on there! The last episode before our break! Merry Christmas y'all, Calista and Michelle suggest some tunes to add a festive vibe to your Kpop playlist if you don't know them already. And yes, of course Winter Bear is on there!

]]> 500 no From V to Jackson, Michelle and Calista talk about some of the weirdest reasons or circumstances that your fav Kpop idols ended up joining their labels! Tue, 19 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0000 full 1 29 SYOK Podcast From V to Jackson, Michelle and Calista talk about some of the weirdest reasons or circumstances that your fav Kpop idols ended up joining their labels! From V to Jackson, Michelle and Calista talk about some of the weirdest reasons or circumstances that your fav Kpop idols ended up joining their labels!

]]> 504 no Ateez lands their first No. 1 on Billboard 200 with ‘The World EP.Fin: Will’ and announces their world tour ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’. The girls talk about Jessica Jung and Mark Tuan coming to Malaysia soon, the Asia Artist Awards lineup and the final members of BTS starting their military service.  Wed, 13 Dec 2023 04:03:07 -0000 full 1 28 SYOK Podcast Ateez lands their first No. 1 on Billboard 200 with ‘The World EP.Fin: Will’ and announces their world tour ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’. The girls talk about Jessica Jung and Mark Tuan coming to Malaysia soon, the Asia Artist Awards lineup and the final members of BTS starting their military service.  Ateez lands their first No. 1 on Billboard 200 with ‘The World EP.Fin: Will’ and announces their world tour ‘Towards the Light: Will to Power’. The girls talk about Jessica Jung and Mark Tuan coming to Malaysia soon, the Asia Artist Awards lineup and the final members of BTS starting their military service. 

]]> 767 no Michelle does a total rundown of the MAMA Awards 2023, breaking down the recipients of the Daesangs and all the other awards. Tue, 05 Dec 2023 08:20:22 -0000 full 1 27 SYOK Podcast Michelle does a total rundown of the MAMA Awards 2023, breaking down the recipients of the Daesangs and all the other awards. Michelle does a total rundown of the MAMA Awards 2023, breaking down the recipients of the Daesangs and all the other awards.

]]> 410 no That's Roseanne, Jennie, Jisoo and Lalisa MBE to you, ma'am. Blackpink received honorary MBEs from King Charles III at Buckingham Palace! Michelle is going solo today, talking about the remaining BTS members' military enlistments and also the Wah Daebak meet and greet on Saturday 2nd December @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:36:56 -0000 full 1 26 SYOK Podcast That's Roseanne, Jennie, Jisoo and Lalisa MBE to you, ma'am. Blackpink received honorary MBEs from King Charles III at Buckingham Palace! Michelle is going solo today, talking about the remaining BTS members' military enlistments and also the Wah Daebak meet and greet on Saturday 2nd December @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil. That's Roseanne, Jennie, Jisoo and Lalisa MBE to you, ma'am. Blackpink received honorary MBEs from King Charles III at Buckingham Palace! Michelle is going solo today, talking about the remaining BTS members' military enlistments and also the Wah Daebak meet and greet on Saturday 2nd December @ Pavilion Bukit Jalil.

]]> 394 no This week, Calista and Michelle covers the Billboard Music Awards, SEVENTEEN's session at the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum and SISTAR19's comeback after 11 years. Tue, 21 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0000 full 1 25 SYOK Podcast This week, Calista and Michelle covers the Billboard Music Awards, SEVENTEEN's session at the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum and SISTAR19's comeback after 11 years. This week, Calista and Michelle covers the Billboard Music Awards, SEVENTEEN's session at the 13th UNESCO Youth Forum and SISTAR19's comeback after 11 years.

]]> 695 no Calista and Michelle debrief about 9 Wave Music Festival and Calista's meeting with all the artists backstage! They also talk about JYP's partnership with LiveNation and Jessica Jung's upcoming new mini album. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 07:05:01 -0000 full 1 24 SYOK Podcast Calista and Michelle debrief about 9 Wave Music Festival and Calista's meeting with all the artists backstage! They also talk about JYP's partnership with LiveNation and Jessica Jung's upcoming new mini album. Calista and Michelle debrief about 9 Wave Music Festival and Calista's meeting with all the artists backstage! They also talk about JYP's partnership with LiveNation and Jessica Jung's upcoming new mini album.

]]> 668 no BTS's Jungkook's 'Seven' is certified platinum in the U.S. and does 'Golden' sound like AOTY?! The girls also talk about Seventeen's new EP Seventeenth Heaven and Ateez's win at the esteemed Edaily Digital Awards. Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:26:00 -0000 full 1 23 SYOK Podcast BTS's Jungkook's 'Seven' is certified platinum in the U.S. and does 'Golden' sound like AOTY?! The girls also talk about Seventeen's new EP Seventeenth Heaven and Ateez's win at the esteemed Edaily Digital Awards. BTS's Jungkook's 'Seven' is certified platinum in the U.S. and does 'Golden' sound like AOTY?! The girls also talk about Seventeen's new EP Seventeenth Heaven and Ateez's win at the esteemed Edaily Digital Awards.

]]> 449 no There's no other area in pop culture more important than fandoms; they bring people together all in the name of Kpop! Calista and Michelle break down a list of the 'Top 10 Nicest Kpop Fandoms'. Tue, 31 Oct 2023 08:40:59 -0000 full 1 22 SYOK Podcast There's no other area in pop culture more important than fandoms; they bring people together all in the name of Kpop! Calista and Michelle break down a list of the 'Top 10 Nicest Kpop Fandoms'. There's no other area in pop culture more important than fandoms; they bring people together all in the name of Kpop! Calista and Michelle break down a list of the 'Top 10 Nicest Kpop Fandoms'.

]]> 797 no Welcome to the world of Cupsleeve Events! If you're not familiar with them then don't worry — Calista, Michelle and their guest, Aishah from SYOK English, got you covered! Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:56:36 -0000 full 1 21 SYOK Podcast Welcome to the world of Cupsleeve Events! If you're not familiar with them then don't worry — Calista, Michelle and their guest, Aishah from SYOK English, got you covered! Welcome to the world of Cupsleeve Events! If you're not familiar with them then don't worry — Calista, Michelle and their guest, Aishah from SYOK English, got you covered!

]]> 834 no BamBam sang Insomniacks' Pulang at his KL concert and we're all in our feels after it. Epik High surprises their fans with their Barbie-inspired 20tth anniversary concert poster and Jungkook finally reveals his 'Golden' tracklist. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 09:58:00 -0000 full 1 20 SYOK Podcast BamBam sang Insomniacks' Pulang at his KL concert and we're all in our feels after it. Epik High surprises their fans with their Barbie-inspired 20tth anniversary concert poster and Jungkook finally reveals his 'Golden' tracklist. BamBam sang Insomniacks' Pulang at his KL concert and we're all in our feels after it. Epik High surprises their fans with their Barbie-inspired 20tth anniversary concert poster and Jungkook finally reveals his 'Golden' tracklist.

]]> 425 no Stray Kids are one of the hottest in the game at the moment, and their streak of success is on fire! Calista and Michelle talk about Pentagon members parting way with Cube Entertainment, Le Sserafim's cancelled concerts, Jungkook's debut album dropping soon and more. Wed, 11 Oct 2023 02:42:48 -0000 full 1 19 SYOK Podcast Stray Kids are one of the hottest in the game at the moment, and their streak of success is on fire! Calista and Michelle talk about Pentagon members parting way with Cube Entertainment, Le Sserafim's cancelled concerts, Jungkook's debut album dropping soon and more. Stray Kids are one of the hottest in the game at the moment, and their streak of success is on fire! Calista and Michelle talk about Pentagon members parting way with Cube Entertainment, Le Sserafim's cancelled concerts, Jungkook's debut album dropping soon and more.

]]> 486 no Lisa from Blackpink has had quite the week, from being the first Kpop soloist to hold 8 Guinness World Records to her exclusive performance at Crazy Horse Paris! BIGBANG And 2NE1’s “LOLLIPOP” MV Hits 100 million views after 14 years, 4 months, and 14 days. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 04:29:03 -0000 full 1 18 SYOK Podcast Lisa from Blackpink has had quite the week, from being the first Kpop soloist to hold 8 Guinness World Records to her exclusive performance at Crazy Horse Paris! BIGBANG And 2NE1’s “LOLLIPOP” MV Hits 100 million views after 14 years, 4 months, and 14 days. Lisa from Blackpink has had quite the week, from being the first Kpop soloist to hold 8 Guinness World Records to her exclusive performance at Crazy Horse Paris! BIGBANG And 2NE1’s “LOLLIPOP” MV Hits 100 million views after 14 years, 4 months, and 14 days.

]]> 769 no OMG the moment we've been waiting for: we finally got Tannie on stage with V! Calista and Michelle talk about all 7 BTS members renewing their contract, 3 Stray Kids members having to cancel upcoming schedules due to a minor car accident and Blackpink's contract renewal. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 06:14:45 -0000 full 1 17 SYOK Podcast OMG the moment we've been waiting for: we finally got Tannie on stage with V! Calista and Michelle talk about all 7 BTS members renewing their contract, 3 Stray Kids members having to cancel upcoming schedules due to a minor car accident and Blackpink's contract renewal. OMG the moment we've been waiting for: we finally got Tannie on stage with V! Calista and Michelle talk about all 7 BTS members renewing their contract, 3 Stray Kids members having to cancel upcoming schedules due to a minor car accident and Blackpink's contract renewal.

]]> 560 no 2nd-Gen Kpop fans were jumping for joy after finding out that FX's iconic Pink Tape album was named Greatest Kpop Album of all time by Paste Magazine (and V is probably cheering along with you). This week, the girls cover J-Hope's enlistment, the screening of Blackpink's BornPink World Tour Finale and more! Wed, 20 Sep 2023 06:29:48 -0000 full 1 16 SYOK Podcast 2nd-Gen Kpop fans were jumping for joy after finding out that FX's iconic Pink Tape album was named Greatest Kpop Album of all time by Paste Magazine (and V is probably cheering along with you). This week, the girls cover J-Hope's enlistment, the screening of Blackpink's BornPink World Tour Finale and more! 2nd-Gen Kpop fans were jumping for joy after finding out that FX's iconic Pink Tape album was named Greatest Kpop Album of all time by Paste Magazine (and V is probably cheering along with you). This week, the girls cover J-Hope's enlistment, the screening of Blackpink's BornPink World Tour Finale and more!

]]> 578 no Okay, we weren't ready for this past week's news. From Rosé being spotted exiting a recording studio in NYC with Taylor Swift to Hwasa being investigated for alleged public indecency after her performance at a university festival. Wed, 13 Sep 2023 09:47:59 -0000 full 1 15 SYOK Podcast Okay, we weren't ready for this past week's news. From Rosé being spotted exiting a recording studio in NYC with Taylor Swift to Hwasa being investigated for alleged public indecency after her performance at a university festival. Okay, we weren't ready for this past week's news. From Rosé being spotted exiting a recording studio in NYC with Taylor Swift to Hwasa being investigated for alleged public indecency after her performance at a university festival.

]]> 705 no It's not everyday you can say that Troye Sivan told you a boldface lie when questioned about whether he had a Kpop collab in the works! Calista and Michelle also talk about GOT7's new lightsticks, more updates on the FIFTYFIFTY case and RIIZE's new fanclub name. Also, big shoutout to Taehyung Malaysia for sending over cupcakes to celebrate V's brand new album, Layover, we love you! Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:59:07 -0000 full 1 14 SYOK Podcast It's not everyday you can say that Troye Sivan told you a boldface lie when questioned about whether he had a Kpop collab in the works! Calista and Michelle also talk about GOT7's new lightsticks, more updates on the FIFTYFIFTY case and RIIZE's new fanclub name. Also, big shoutout to Taehyung Malaysia for sending over cupcakes to celebrate V's brand new album, Layover, we love you! It's not everyday you can say that Troye Sivan told you a boldface lie when questioned about whether he had a Kpop collab in the works! Calista and Michelle also talk about GOT7's new lightsticks, more updates on the FIFTYFIFTY case and RIIZE's new fanclub name. Also, big shoutout to Taehyung Malaysia for sending over cupcakes to celebrate V's brand new album, Layover, we love you!

]]> 652 no Wait, what? Monsta X's Hyungwon opened up his official solo YouTube Channel? Okay, we need more! Calista and Michelle talk about idols' Youtube channels, BTS' V's debut album and the surprising influences behind it and Stray Kids' upcoming debut performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. Wed, 30 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0000 full 1 13 SYOK Podcast Wait, what? Monsta X's Hyungwon opened up his official solo YouTube Channel? Okay, we need more! Calista and Michelle talk about idols' Youtube channels, BTS' V's debut album and the surprising influences behind it and Stray Kids' upcoming debut performance at the MTV Video Music Awards. Wait, what? Monsta X's Hyungwon opened up his official solo YouTube Channel? Okay, we need more! Calista and Michelle talk about idols' Youtube channels, BTS' V's debut album and the surprising influences behind it and Stray Kids' upcoming debut performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.

]]> 705 no Stan Twitter can be... a bit scary! But that doesn't mean that it can't be used for good (which we see many good examples of!). Calista and Michelle talk about the toxicity and competitiveness on Stan Twitter and how we can make it a healthier space. Wed, 23 Aug 2023 03:28:26 -0000 full 1 12 SYOK Podcast Stan Twitter can be... a bit scary! But that doesn't mean that it can't be used for good (which we see many good examples of!). Calista and Michelle talk about the toxicity and competitiveness on Stan Twitter and how we can make it a healthier space. Stan Twitter can be... a bit scary! But that doesn't mean that it can't be used for good (which we see many good examples of!). Calista and Michelle talk about the toxicity and competitiveness on Stan Twitter and how we can make it a healthier space.

]]> 1033 no This week, producer Yasmin steps in for Michelle to help Calista round up the news of this week, which includes: BTS SUGA's 3-day encore of the D-Day world tour, Super Junior's Kyuhyun signing with a nice agency, Jisoo's confirmed romance with Ahn Bo Hyun and more! Tue, 08 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0000 full 1 11 SYOK Podcast This week, producer Yasmin steps in for Michelle to help Calista round up the news of this week, which includes: BTS SUGA's 3-day encore of the D-Day world tour, Super Junior's Kyuhyun signing with a nice agency, Jisoo's confirmed romance with Ahn Bo Hyun and more! This week, producer Yasmin steps in for Michelle to help Calista round up the news of this week, which includes: BTS SUGA's 3-day encore of the D-Day world tour, Super Junior's Kyuhyun signing with a nice agency, Jisoo's confirmed romance with Ahn Bo Hyun and more!

]]> 620 no Calista and Michelle talk about Jungkook breaking records again, RIIZE's upcoming debut, updates on FIFTY FIFTY's case and also going broke for buying merch. Wed, 02 Aug 2023 02:00:00 -0000 full 1 10 SYOK Podcast Calista and Michelle talk about Jungkook breaking records again, RIIZE's upcoming debut, updates on FIFTY FIFTY's case and also going broke for buying merch. Calista and Michelle talk about Jungkook breaking records again, RIIZE's upcoming debut, updates on FIFTY FIFTY's case and also going broke for buying merch.

]]> 862 no We didn't expect JK's explicit version of Seven and we are living for it. Calista and Michelle breakdown this week's Kpop tea including Blackpink X Starbucks, Ryan Gosling's Jimin reference in the new Barbie film and Jeon Somi's comeback! Tue, 25 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0000 full 1 9 SYOK Podcast We didn't expect JK's explicit version of Seven and we are living for it. Calista and Michelle breakdown this week's Kpop tea including Blackpink X Starbucks, Ryan Gosling's Jimin reference in the new Barbie film and Jeon Somi's comeback! We didn't expect JK's explicit version of Seven and we are living for it. Calista and Michelle breakdown this week's Kpop tea including Blackpink X Starbucks, Ryan Gosling's Jimin reference in the new Barbie film and Jeon Somi's comeback!

]]> 761 no Whoever said that Kpop was just a phase has it completely wrong, and the United States’ midyear list of the best-selling albums of 2023, provided by American music data tracking firm Luminate, has proven just that. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 02:00:00 -0000 full 1 8 SYOK Podcast Whoever said that Kpop was just a phase has it completely wrong, and the United States’ midyear list of the best-selling albums of 2023, provided by American music data tracking firm Luminate, has proven just that. Whoever said that Kpop was just a phase has it completely wrong, and the United States’ midyear list of the best-selling albums of 2023, provided by American music data tracking firm Luminate, has proven just that.

]]> 588 no JJK1 is coming. That's it. That's the episode summary. Calista and Michelle also cover TXT x The Jonas Brothers, Fifty Fifty filing for an injunction to suspend their exclusive contracts with Attrakt and Hwasa's iconic on-stage signing with P Nation. Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:58:19 -0000 full 1 7 SYOK Podcast JJK1 is coming. That's it. That's the episode summary. Calista and Michelle also cover TXT x The Jonas Brothers, Fifty Fifty filing for an injunction to suspend their exclusive contracts with Attrakt and Hwasa's iconic on-stage signing with P Nation. JJK1 is coming. That's it. That's the episode summary. Calista and Michelle also cover TXT x The Jonas Brothers, Fifty Fifty filing for an injunction to suspend their exclusive contracts with Attrakt and Hwasa's iconic on-stage signing with P Nation.

]]> 993 no This week Calista and Michelle cover the recent press conference regarding iKON's upcoming performance in Malaysia, recent comebacks, stressing out about getting concert tickets, Michelle going to go watch ATEEZ (on her own!). Tue, 27 Jun 2023 05:35:40 -0000 full 1 6 SYOK Podcast This week Calista and Michelle cover the recent press conference regarding iKON's upcoming performance in Malaysia, recent comebacks, stressing out about getting concert tickets, Michelle going to go watch ATEEZ (on her own!). This week Calista and Michelle cover the recent press conference regarding iKON's upcoming performance in Malaysia, recent comebacks, stressing out about getting concert tickets, Michelle going to go watch ATEEZ (on her own!).

]]> 882 no Who wasn’t at the recent Bruno Mars concert in Seoul? As the entire K-pop industry descended into the concerts, Calista and Michelle breakdown who was there (and also who wasn't!). Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:35:01 -0000 full 1 5 SYOK Podcast Who wasn’t at the recent Bruno Mars concert in Seoul? As the entire K-pop industry descended into the concerts, Calista and Michelle breakdown who was there (and also who wasn't!). Who wasn’t at the recent Bruno Mars concert in Seoul? As the entire K-pop industry descended into the concerts, Calista and Michelle breakdown who was there (and also who wasn't!).

]]> 727 no It is no secret that Kpop fans have made an astronomical impact on social and political causes simply with their coordination and passion. But what if fans are protesting against the groups that they stan? Michelle is back with her producer, Yasmin, and they discuss the protest against Chen's announcement about his marriage. Tue, 13 Jun 2023 06:49:00 -0000 full 1 4 SYOK Podcast It is no secret that Kpop fans have made an astronomical impact on social and political causes simply with their coordination and passion. But what if fans are protesting against the groups that they stan? Michelle is back with her producer, Yasmin, and they discuss the protest against Chen's announcement about his marriage. It is no secret that Kpop fans have made an astronomical impact on social and political causes simply with their coordination and passion. But what if fans are protesting against the groups that they stan? Michelle is back with her producer, Yasmin, and they discuss the protest against Chen's announcement about his marriage.

]]> 1055 no Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin file a joint lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate their contracts. It calls into question the transparency of SM's practices and activities. Calista and Michelle also talk about slave contracts and how it tricks new, young trainees into signing away years of their life. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:39:24 -0000 full 1 3 SYOK Podcast Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin file a joint lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate their contracts. It calls into question the transparency of SM's practices and activities. Calista and Michelle also talk about slave contracts and how it tricks new, young trainees into signing away years of their life. Chen, Baekhyun and Xiumin file a joint lawsuit against SM Entertainment to terminate their contracts. It calls into question the transparency of SM's practices and activities. Calista and Michelle also talk about slave contracts and how it tricks new, young trainees into signing away years of their life.

]]> 894 no Calista's away this week but we've got Yasmin, their producer, in the studio! Michelle and Yasmin talk about Yasmin's K-pop journey thus far (spoiler alert: it's BTS-heavy) and dating scandals that have turned out to be totally false, with a twist! Hold up, are they gonna talk about Jennie and Taehyung... Tue, 30 May 2023 00:00:00 -0000 full 1 2 SYOK Podcast Calista's away this week but we've got Yasmin, their producer, in the studio! Michelle and Yasmin talk about Yasmin's K-pop journey thus far (spoiler alert: it's BTS-heavy) and dating scandals that have turned out to be totally false, with a twist! Hold up, are they gonna talk about Jennie and Taehyung... Calista's away this week but we've got Yasmin, their producer, in the studio! Michelle and Yasmin talk about Yasmin's K-pop journey thus far (spoiler alert: it's BTS-heavy) and dating scandals that have turned out to be totally false, with a twist! Hold up, are they gonna talk about Jennie and Taehyung...

]]> 1757 no Calista and Michelle chit-chat about the NCT Dream concert that happened over the weekend (um, did Mark say he wanted a two-day concert next time?), EXO's Suho attending a fan's wedding and BTS' Jin receiving an unauthorized vaccination from a female military nurse. Tue, 23 May 2023 00:00:00 -0000 full 1 1 SYOK Podcast Calista and Michelle chit-chat about the NCT Dream concert that happened over the weekend (um, did Mark say he wanted a two-day concert next time?), EXO's Suho attending a fan's wedding and BTS' Jin receiving an unauthorized vaccination from a female military nurse. Calista and Michelle chit-chat about the NCT Dream concert that happened over the weekend (um, did Mark say he wanted a two-day concert next time?), EXO's Suho attending a fan's wedding and BTS' Jin receiving an unauthorized vaccination from a female military nurse.

]]> 864 no