In this episode of the, the hosts share their hit replays of the week & K-pop's presence at the 2025 Met Gala. The conversation highlights the intersection of K-Pop and Black Dandyism, exploring their fashion choices and the cultural significance behind them, cultural appropriation, and the future of K-Pop idols in the global fashion scene.

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HIT REPLAYS:

• ENHYPEN (엔하이픈) 'Loose' Official Lyric Video https://youtu.be/qr4oH_06IZM?si=dvTYhe91FibmzIZN
• Toshinobu Kubota - Dance If You Want It (1988) https://youtu.be/ulCqwSjQ-t4?si=PavFWryVGDj1qwhL
• LATATA (i-dle ver.) (LATATA (i-dle ver.)) https://youtu.be/rxlQ5OgscMo?si=CwW_r2Wumoh0T7Gi

Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:35 Enhypen Hit Replay

03:49 Toshinobu Kubota Hit Replay

07:55 I-dle Hit Replay

12:36 Deep Dive into the 2025 Met Gala

14:30 Expectations Going Into The Event

17:41 Asian Representation at the Met Gala

20:35 Conclusion and Future of K-Pop in Fashion

21:33 What is Black Dandyism? & It's Influence on Kpop

27:06 The K-Pop Influence on Fashion Brands

31:13 K-Pop Idols at the Met Gala

33:19 S.Coups' Met Gala Look

38:07 Lisa's Controversial Outfit

45:42 Jennie's Chanel Ensemble

50:06 K-Pop Idols and Fashion Houses

53:03 Rosé's Met Gala Look and Inspiration

55:26 The Influence of Andre Leon Talley

01:01:30 Fashion Choices and Industry Influence

01:07:28 Future of K-Pop and Fashion Events

01:12:38 Wrap-Up and Predictions for K-Pop Fashion

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