With BTS accelerating the mainstream-ization of K-pop in America, the ever-popular question among Asian American guys becomes more pertinent: is K-pop good for the beleaguered Asian male image in America? Oxford, Jong, and Q join forces to talk about breaking free of traditionalist American masculine norms and the importance of Asian Americans to be in touch with what's going on in Asian pop culture.CORRECTION: IU collaborated with Seo Taiji, not Tablo, on the song "Sogyeokdong".Intro/Outro Music: "Spring Day" by BTSIntro Voice Track: "South Korea: An Inside Look at the K-pop Wave" from France 24 EnglishTWITTER:Oxford (@oxford_kondo)Jong (@calicoarse)Q (allyouneedis_q)REFERENCED RESOURCES:History Lessons: Who Said BTS Was The Next Big Thing? by Christina Qiu: https://planamag.com/history-lessons-who-said-bts-was-the-next-big-thing-cff587c3b6a6Jimmy Kimmel and BTS Fans - Behind the Scenes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pudAh8UZaE&t=89sQ's Recommendations: "The Three Body Problem" by Liu Cixin, GOT7, Wanna One, Twice, BlackpinkOxford's Recommendations: IU ("Sogyeokdong"), Reply 1988Jong's Recommendations: Giriboy, Ash-B, Nada, KillaGramz, Groovy Room, Epik High, C Jamm, Junoflo, DPR Live, Nafla, Black Nut, PH-1, Hash Swan, B-Free, Okasion, Reddy, Beenzino, BewhY, Dok2K-Dramas Mentioned: Autumn In My Heart, Full House, I Hear Your Voice, Reply 1994, Reply 1997