DisKovery With A K - Talking about our favourite Korean artists and more...
DisKovery With A K is a podcast in which the M.E.A.L. Team talks about their favorite artists in the Korean music industry. They explore each artist's beginnings and favorite songs, while also engaging in casual, random conversation. The show is aimed at fans of K-pop and Korean music who enjoy an informal, talkative format.
Episodes
October Highlights – TWICE, Hearts2Hearts, DKZ & More!
We’re returning with a new monthly special filled with the hottest K-Pop, K-Hip-Hop, R&B, and K-Indie tracks that defined the month.This episode spotlights TWICE’s latest earworm, Hearts2Hearts’ smooth and emotional debut, and DKZ’s energetic sound — plus plenty of hidden gems you’ll want to add to your playlists right away. We also chat about the latest from &Team and other artists shapin
September Grooves: Highlights with Monsta X, Day6, ZEROBASEONE, Wendy, Wonstein and more!
After a short break, DisKovery with A K is back — and we’re diving straight into the hottest tracks of September! 🎧From Monsta X’s powerful rhythms to Day6’s emotional comeback, ZEROBASEONE’s latest hits, Wendy’s stunning vocals, and Wonstein’s smooth flow — we’re sharing our favorite K-Pop, K-Hip-Hop, R&B, and K-Indie releases of the month.🎶 New month, new discoveries — let’s vibe together!
Best Korean Indie, Hip-Hop & R&B Albums of 2025 (So Far)
DisKovery with a K is back with a genre-deep dive! 🎧✨In this Half-Year Special, we spotlight the most memorable Korean Indie, Hip-Hop, and R&B albums and EPs from the first half of 2025. From soulful melodies to lyrical fire, we’re sharing the tracks that stuck with us—and why these records hit different.Expect thoughtful takes, rich discussions, and plenty of fresh music recommendations. Whet
Best K-Pop Debuts of 2025 (So Far) – Rising Stars You Need to Know
DisKovery with a K is back with a special Half-Year Edition! 🎉This time, we’re spotlighting the most exciting K-pop debuts of 2025 so far. From fresh-faced rookies to future chart-toppers, we’re diving into the standout groups that caught our ears—and our hearts. 💖Expect lots of fangirling, our favorite debut tracks, and bold predictions about why these rising stars are on the fast track to stardo
Top K-Pop Albums & EPs of 2025 (So Far) – Half-Year Fan Special
DisKovery with a K is back—and this time, it's our Half-Year Special! 🎉Join us as we gush over our favorite K-pop albums and EPs from the first half of 2025. From powerhouse comebacks to sleeper hits, we break down the tracks we’ve had on repeat, what makes them so addictive, and why these artists owned our playlists.Expect nonstop fangirling, personal takes, and plenty of love for the songs w
K-Album Chat: sucozy’s ‘From a Distance’ – Soundtracking the Shape of Anger
In this introspective episode of K-Album Chat, we explore sucozy’s second mini-album, ‘From a Distance’, a raw and revealing dive into the complex layers of anger. sucozy opens up about how 2024 became a year of emotional turbulence, with anger becoming both a force of paralysis and reflection. As he flips the lens inward—becoming the subject rather than the observer—each track unfolds like a jour
Spring’s Final Hits: TXT, BOYNEXTDOOR, SHINee & TripleS
May 2025 closed out spring with a refreshing music! From TXT’s early summer release to SHINee’s timeless energy, BOYNEXTDOOR’s rising charm, and the incredible solo from BTS’ Jin—this month delivered major moments. Dive in as we explore the highlights of May and the tracks you need on repeat.
K-Album Chat: Exploring the Intimate Soundscape of Seo's Room
In this premiere episode of K-Album Chat, we delve into the debut EP by Seo's Room, a self-produced indie artist crafting a nostalgic blend of synth-pop and heartfelt storytelling. Released on May 9, 2025, the six-track EP invites listeners into a cozy auditory space filled with ambling rhythms, vivid imagery, and cotton-soft melodies. From the reflective tones of "Candlestick" to th
April Rewind: Mark, NCT WISH, DAESUNG & the Season’s Fresh Tracks
April 2025 was packed with powerhouse returns and fresh voices! From Mark’s bold solo, DAESUNG’s emotional comeback, and KAI’s magnetic presence to exciting new acts like UNIS and CLOSE YOUR EYES, the month had it all. We’re breaking down the hottest releases including NCT WISH and Chuu’s latest. Tune in to catch up on the songs that defined this spring moment.
K-Pop in Bloom: JENNIE, STAYC, J-Hope & March’s Hottest Tracks
March came in with a burst of sound and style! From JENNIE’s show-stopping solo to STAYC’s energetic comeback and J-Hope’s latest chapter, this month’s lineup is stacked. We’re also diving into fresh releases from INFINITE, LE SSERAFIM, Ten, and more. Tune in as we spotlight the tracks that lit up March 2025 and the artists who made the season sing.
K-Pop in February: ZEROBASEONE, G-Dragon, IVE & the Month’s Best
February wasn’t just about love—it was packed with incredible new music! From G-Dragon’s long-awaited return to IVE’s latest hits, plus fresh releases from PLAVE, ZEROBASEONE, ONF, CHUNGHA, and more, this month had something for everyone. Tune in as we break down the best songs of February 2025 and discover the tracks that stole the spotlight!
New Year, New Music: ONEW, MINNIE, JENNIE & More!
January brought us incredible new releases from ONEW, MINNIE, ZEROBASEONE, JENNIE, KickFlip, XLOV, and many more. Whether you're into powerhouse vocals, rap-heavy bangers, or dreamy melodies, this month had it all. Tune in as we break down the standout tracks that set the tone for the new year!
December’s Best Tracks: TWICE, Stray Kids, BLASE & More!
December 2024 delivered a dazzling lineup of new music! From TWICE’s vibes to Stray Kids’ high-energy hits, ROSÉ’s soulful melodies, and BLASE’s unique sound, this month is packed with unforgettable tracks. Join us as we unwrap the best releases of the season and highlight the artists who made December magical.
November Hits: ATEEZ, Kep1er, G-Dragon & the Month's Best Releases
🍂 As November unfolded, the music scene lit up with spectacular releases! Including energetic tracks from NCT Dream, ATEEZ’s explosive hits, Kep1er’s fresh sound, and the legendary G-Dragon making waves again.
Tune in to explore the best new music released in November 2024!🎶
New Tracks to Fall For: October’s Top Hits ft. G-Dragon, aespa, and Jaehyun
🍁 October brought a wave of unforgettable new music, and we’re here to dive into the month’s best releases! Join us as we explore the fresh tracks from NCT’s Jaehyun, aespa, Billlie, the legendary G-Dragon, AB6IX, and more. From dynamic beats to introspective ballads, October 2024’s lineup is packed with something for everyone. Tune in to discover which songs deserve a spot on your playlist this f
New Tracks for Fall: Baekhyun, Hwasa, P1Harmony & September's Finest
🍂 As we dive into October, let's rewind and explore the hottest music releases from September! From Baekhyun’s soulful vocals to Hwasa’s bold beats, plus fresh tracks from NCT WISH, P1Harmony, and Day6— this month was packed with unforgettable hits. Join us as we break down the standout songs from September 2024 and uncover what makes these tracks a must-listen for every K-pop fan. 🎶 Whether you'r
Summer Beats Unveiled: ZB1, NCT's Jaehyun, and More Must-Hear Tracks
🔥 Summer 2024 was heated up with incredible new music releases! Join us as we dive into the hottest tracks of July and August, featuring chart-toppers like ZB1, NCT's Jaehyun, (G)I-DLE, Kiss of Life, and more. From fresh beats to soulful ballads, this summer’s playlist has something for every K-pop fan. Listen to this episode for exclusive insights into these new releases and find out what mad
Dive into the Vibes: June - Monthly Korean Music Recap!
Join us each month as we groove through the latest and greatest in Korean pop, hip-hop, R&B, and indie music! From chart-topping bops to hidden gems, we'll explore the freshest tracks and hottest releases that you can't miss.
This month featuring music by WayChed, Nayeon, Evnne, B.D.U, Coogie and many more.
Fresh Beats of May: ZB1, ATEEZ, RM, Suho, ARTMS and More!
Get ready to update your playlist with the freshest tunes from K-Pop icons and emerging stars! Dive into the latest releases from ZB1, ATEEZ, ARTMS, RM, Suho, Soojin, and many more. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking for new music vibes, we've got all the beats you need to start your summer right.
Seventeen, ZB1, QM, Doyoung, artists that made our April a music journey
DisKovery With A K is back with the monthly favourites!
In this edition we are sharing our experience in the Musik Bank held in Antwerp, Belgium; and chatting on our favourite releases of the month of April!
Spoiler alert: Get Ready for HEAVY Fan-Girling!
The K M.E.A.L. Awards 2023
The K M.E.A.L. Awards are back with their 3rd edition. Let's celebrate the best of the year in the Korean music scene in this awards made for fans by fans.
November 2023, the month of winter boys, vocal legends and debuts warming up the beginning of winter
In this episode of DisKovery With A K, our hosts are discussing their highlights of November 2023. From ZEROBASEONE to Zior Park, Kathleen and Ilse have a lot to talk about.
SEVENTEEN, NCT 127, POW, AILEE, and more October releases that made our month!
DisKovery with a K with back with a new monthly favourites. Tune in while we talk about our favourite comebacks of October, from rookies surprising us to big comebacks, this month had it all!
Korean R&B rising stars you should add to your playlist
Diskovery With A K is back with a very special episode. In this episode our hosts Kathleen and Ilse are talking about rising R&B artists with amazing music and a unique style. Just are in for amazing music recommendations.
SWF2, Kpop and Smooth Collabs - September 2023 favourites
September releases were filled with surprises in every genre, tune in to get some awesome recommendations.
A very Kpop Summer - July and August Favourites
After our summer break we are back with our monthly favourites, for this episode we are doing a quick run through July and August drops we loved.
Formis_9, Taeyong, Treasure T5 and ATEEZ, just a few of the acts who spiced up June's releases
Our monthly special of DisKovery With A K is back, and this time we are diving into the releases of June 2023. Get ready for excellent music recommendations in every genre, you are in for a listening experience.
Enhypen, Jay Park, AB6IX, Dreamcatcher, May 2023 highlight in the Korean Music Scene
Our monthly special of DisKovery With A K is back and for this month KPOP took over and had incredible comeback and surprising debuts. Listen to our episode to find out our highlights of the month.
Taeyang, Seventeen, Coogie and Cacophony, April 2023 releases you must listen
In this episode, we're going to take a deep dive into our favorite releases from the month of April. From chart-topping hits to indie gems, we've got a wide range of music to explore and discuss. Get comfy and enjoy!
J-Hope, Sion, Billlie, Jisoo, and many more March releases that are a must listen.
Our Monthly Special of DisKovery With A K is back with another episode, and this time we are talking about our favourite releases of March 2023. This months was amazing for many reason, tune to discover more!
So!YoOn!, oceanfromtheblue, PURPLE KISS, KEY, and many more February releases you should listen to!
DisKovery With A K is back with another monthly special. This time we are talking about our favourite releases of February 2023, get ready for a lot of music recommendations and the usual fan-girling.
January 2023 and the latest Hits: A Deep Dive into Freshly released Korean Music,
Welcome to our monthly special podcast where we dive into the world of Kpop music! On today’s episode, we will be exploring January's Kpop, K Hip-Hop, K Indie an K R&B music releases. We’ll be discussing the new singles and albums from some of the top artists and groups and we’ll also be talking about some of the lesser known but equally talented musicians and groups. So get ready for some ama
December's Favourites! New Year, New Music and NewJeans taking over the charts
We are back with our monthly special episode! December was packed with Christmas releases and a few surprises that we absolutely loved. Enjoy this episode and get ready for awesome music recommendations.
November's Favourites! 2022 Kpop is wrapping up on the best style!
Welcome back to a new monthly special! this time we are talking about November favourites, get ready for a honest talk about the comebacks and new releases we loved.
October, the month of many comebacks, and the last chance to get an award
We are back with a new monthly special of DisKovery With A K, this time we are talking about our favourite releases of October 2022. Get ready about a long talk, the usual fan-girling and a lot more. (Note: BTS' Jin sang in Argentina, apologies for the confusion)
Nugu Kpop groups you need to know
For this episode of DisKovery with A K we are talking about Nugu Kpop groups that deserve more love. Get ready to discover awesome music from idol groups that are underrated and should graduate from the Nugu town.
Rookies 2022, the year of monster rookies and girl group power
DisKovery With A K is back with a new episode and this time we will be talking about the 2022 rookies and the insane quality music the have released. Get ready for a long talk and plenty of fangirling.
Women in the K-Pop industry that you need to know
For this week’s episode we are talking about women in the kpop industry, so get ready for a chat about producers, choreographers and professional who have left a big mark in the industry and career of our favourite idols.
September Favourites! Hip-Hop and R&B took over this month but Kpop left impressive comebacks
September was an amazing month for Hip-Hop and R&B releases, but we also had some iconic comebacks in the K-POP world. For this episode we will be talking about Crush, BIBI, pH-1, Xiumin, and many more.
A Guide to K-Pop producers you should know
DisKovery with a K is back with a new season. We have spoken about our favourite artists, but this time we want to put the spotlight on the masterminds behind many bops.
August Favourites! Legendary comebacks, debuts, and amazing music in one single month
Welcome back to a new month in our monthly favourites. For August 2022, we got nothing but incredible debuts, legendary comeback and incredible music in every genre. In this episode we will be talking about Girls' Generation, NewJeans, CIX, Tiger JK and many more artists.
July's Favourites! TikTok dance challenges, surprising comebacks and music in every genre
We are back with a new monthly special of DisKovery With A K, this time we are talking about our favourite releases of the month of July, and the excellent music released.
June Favourites! summer releases, amazing comeback and unexpected surprises.
We are back with our monthly special of DisKovery with a K. We had a busy month with plenty of comebacks and releases, and we are sharing our favourite ones. Listen to our episode for plenty of music recommendations, a lot of laughing and the usual fan-girling.
May Favourites! A month filled with amazing comebacks and new finds
We are back with our monthly special of DisKovery With A K, Find out about our favourite releases of the month in this episode and expect the usual fan-girling and a lot of laughs!
April's favourites! Legendary comebacks and amazing music in every genre!
We are back with our monthly special of DisKovery With A K. this time we are doing a recap of our favourite releases of April. Get ready for the usual heavy fangirling and music recommendations.
VICTON, a wholesome group with an excellent discography (season finale)
This is our last episode of our fifth season of DisKovery With A K. For this episode we will be talking about VICTON, a very wholesome an extremely talented group you should know.
March Favourites! Comebacks and releases you should check out
We are back with another special where we share our favourite releases of the month. We were a bit late for this this one, but March is up, get ready for awesome recommendations and the usual fangirling.
Intro to K Hip-Hop pt.2, the Korean language, Verbal Jint and the changes of the movement
Welcome to a new week in our music podcast DisKovery With A K! this week we are continuing our intro to K Hip-Hop, but this time we will be talking about how the early 2000s and Verbal Jint change the hip-hop movement and the way music was made.
STAYC Girls and how their music is taking over the world
In this Episode of DisKovery With A K we are talking about STAYC, a girl group that keeps surprising fans with every new comeback.
February's Favourite! The music drops you should check out!
We are back with our monthly special of DisKovery With A K. Get ready for awesome music recommendation and the usual talk about ur favs.
Intro to K Hip-Hop, a brief intro to a movement
Have you ever wondered how the Hip-Hop movement started in South Korea? If so, today’s episode is for you!
We are going back to the origins of K Hip-Hop and the big names that influenced and keep influencing the music industry. Tune in for awesome music recommendations, and the usual talk.
DisKovery With A K - Monsta X
Welcome back to a brand new episode of DisKovery With A K. For this episode we are talking about one of Ilse's OG groups Monsta X, so get ready for a lot of fangirling and awesome music recommendations.
January's favourites! Releases you should check out
We are back with our special monthly episode. Get ready for plenty of music recommendations, the usual talk and a lot of fangirling.
Debuts 2021. Monster rookies, teen angst, awesome fashion and fantastic storylines
We are back with a new season of our music podcast DisKovery With A K. We are starting off discussing the 2021 debuts, and their very impressive music and style.
The K M.E.A.L. Awards 2021 - The winners
We are back for a very special episode of our podcast DisKovery With A K. In this week's episode we are chatting the 2021 M.E.A.L. Awards, the nominees and the releases that blew our mind on 2021. Get ready for the usual chat and a lot of fan-girling.
November's favourites! New releases you should check out!
November was packed with great music and impressive comebacks. In this special episode of DisKovery with a K we are talking of our favourite releases of the month. Check it out for cool music recommendations.
October's favourites! Releases you cannot miss!
From TWICE to WOODZ to GIRIBOY, October 2021 was packed with fantastic music in every genre. In this special episode we are chatting about our favourite releases of the month and what we loved about them.
GWSN, an underrated girl group you need to stan
Welcome back to a brand new episode of our podcast DisKovery With A K.
For the last episode of our fourth season we are talking about none other than the girl group GWSN (aka. Girls in the park). If you haven’t heard about this very talented group, sit tight and get ready to become a fan.
Intro to Korean R&B, a genre full of feelings, perfect for every mood of your day
In this week's episode we are exploring the wonders of Korean R&B, a genre full of incredible vocals and music. Get ready for some fantastic music recommendations, and a lot of fangirling.
GOT7, an idol group with the whole package and a lot of charisma
Come and get, GOT7. For this episode of DisKovery With A K we are diving into GOT7, their discography, members and everything we love about them. Sit tight and get ready for a lot of fangirling.
Intro to K-Indie, its sub-genres and a lot of new music discoveries
Welcome back to a brand new season of DisKovery With A K! For this week’s episode we’re giving you an Intro to K-Indie.
We’re philosophizing about what Korean indie is as it’s a bit more complicated sometimes than an actual genre. If you need some new artists to discover, definitely check it out as we’re going to the biggest subgenres with recommendations on where to start.
Girls Generation, the OG nation's group everyone should know
We are back with a new episode of DisKovery With A K! This week we are talking about the OG South Korean nation’s girl group Girls Generation (aka. SNSD).
Get ready to know more about this legendary group, their beginnings and members.
Intro To Kpop, The Gens, The Big Three (and BigHit) and everything you need to know
Welcome back to a brand new season of DisKovery With A K! For this week’s episode we’re giving you an Intro to K-pop.
Do you have a friend or cousin who’s into K-pop and you’d love to be able to talk to them about it, but you’ve no idea where to start? That’s fine, no worries. That’s exactly why we created this episode.
We’re explaining a bit about the history of K-pop, the structure of the indust
TWICE, the nation's girl group with visuals, talent and bop after bop!
Welcome back to a new episode of DisKovery With a K!
This is our last episode of this season, and this week we’re chatting about the nation’s girl group TWICE. These girls are releasing bop after bop and even if you haven’t listened to anything by them, you know at least two songs.
From KQ Fellaz to ATEEZ, performers born to shine!!
Hi! Welcome back to a new episode of DisKovery With a K!
This week we’re chatting about the group ATEEZ. Since their pre-debut days as KQ Fellaz, they have left many people in awe. Let’s take a look at who they are!
BoA, Queen and legend of K-POP, and your Fav's Fav!
Hi! Welcome back to a new episode of DisKovery With a K!
This week we’re chatting about the queen that is BoA and her incredible music. She’s been in the industry for over 20 years so there’s quite a bit to talk about. Get comfy and enjoy!
DisKovery With A K - Ha:tfelt
Hi! Welcome back to a new episode of DisKovery With a K! This week we’re chatting about Ha:tfelt and her incredible music.
Pentagon, a wholesome, talented and fit group
Hi! Welcome back to a new episode of DisKovery With a K!
This week we’re chatting about Pentagon and their incredible music.
Stray Kids, a self-produced idol group with a bright future
Hi! Welcome back to a new episode of DisKovery With a K!
This week we’re chatting about Stray Kids and their incredible music, we will be chatting about their 3 sub-units and the usual esential songs and reasons why you should become a Stay.
Wonder Girls, legends and beginners of the Hallyu Wave
Today we are back with the last episode of this season of DisKovery With A K!.
We had to close this season with the best music, we are talking about the one and only Wonder Girls.
IU, a multitalented singer, songwriter and actress we all love
Today we will be about the multitalented singer-songwriter and actress IU.
We love her to bits so be ready to hear a lot of fan-girling.
Special Episode: Underrated boy groups you need to Stan!!
We are back with a new special episode in DisKovery With A K.
This time we will be talking about a few of our favourite boy groups that we feel are too underrated and they are very much talented.
More of NCT, the very wholesome unit WayV, NCT U and an OT21 stan (Pt.2)
Welcome to a new episode of DisKovery With A K!
We are back with the second part of the NCT-verse, so hold tight and be ready for a lot of fan-girling.
In this episode we will be digging into NCT U and the very wholesome unit WayV.
Get comfy because we have a lot to talk about!
NCT, the group with 21 members, a unique concept and memeful moments (pt.1)
Welcome to a new episode of DisKovery With A K!
For the first part on the NCT-verse we will be chatting about the NCT concept and the units NCT Dream and NCT U.
Get comfy because we have a lot to talk about!
Bae Suzy, a multitalented Queen with soothing vocals and a fantastic style
DisKovery With A K! is back with a brand new episode.
For this episode we will be talking about the multitalented queen Bae Suzy, her beginnings in Miss A and her solo career. You can watch this podcast ad access more exclusive content our Patreon: TheKMeal.
For more Kpop content check out our website thekmeal.com
ONF, a lovable and wholesome boy group you need to stan
Welcome to a new episode of DisKovery With A K!
This time we’re chatting about the extremely lovable group ONF. This six member boy group has some amazing songs in their discography. Take a look at the video to discover more.
If you’d like to look up ONF on Spotify you can find them here. Also go check out their Instagram.
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Dreamcatcher, the rebranding strategy we should all study
We are back with a new season of DisKovery with a K.
This new season is starting with the pop-rock idol girl group Dreamcatcher. So get comfy because we have a lot to talk about.
Let us know what's your favourite song, and if you want us to talk about an artist let us know, we love discovering new music.
Check out our website for more content: https://thekmeal.com/.
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The Rose, a very organic Rock/Indie band we love
Welcome to DisKovery With A K! It’s another episode of a Korean band.
This time we’re chatting about The Rose! Visuals and Talent in one.
Ailee, the Korean Beyonce with the voice of an angel
Welcome to DisKovery With A K! We’re featuring one amazing vocalist.
This time we’re chatting about Ailee, or also known as the Korean Beyonce.
Hyukoh, an AMAZING Rock/Indie Band and it's adorkable members
Welcome to DisKovery With A K! We have a brand new episode for you with one of the coolest indie bands.
This time we’re chatting about HYUKOH! An incredibly cool indie rock band, that blows us away with each new release.
