We're back in 2024! In this episode, we look back on 2023 and discuss some of the noteworthy events. We also give the first half of the prestigious CK Kpop Podcast awards. Comeback Reviews: 8turn, Ateez, Hui (Pentagon), Choi Yena, Jimin (BTS), Itzy.

We run through the winners of MAMAs 2023, discussing any surprises or snubs. Comeback reviews: Enhypen, SoyeonxWinterxLiz, Dreamcatcher, Vixx, The Boyz, ZB1, Babymonster, Kiss of Life.

We talk about our top 5 favorite stages from Kingdom: Legendary War the play a round of Guess Who: Idol Edition. Comeback Reviews: Kiss of Life, Stray Kids, Red Velvet Soojin, aespa. Song of the Week: Screen Time- Epik High (feat. Hoshi of Seventeen)

We discuss what factors contribute to groups having more international over domestic (Korean) success and vice versa as well as talk about how they can achieve the ultimate goal: success in both. Comeback Reviews: Weeekly, Cravity, Viviz, Golden Child, Jungkook, ZB1, Youngjae.

We talk about the uniquely named FNC Entertainment! Comeback Reviews: One Pact, Jessi, Ghost 9, Le Sserafim, Riize, NiziU, Taemin.

The nominations for the 2023 MAMAs award show are out! We go over the various categories and talk through our picks for the winner of each award. Comeback Reviews: Sunmi, Chuu, NCT New Team, Chanyeol (EXO), Seventeen, Billlie.

We go through our subjective ranking of our top 7 favorite male vocalists. Then its Charlie's turn to 'guess the idol' in a round of 20 questions. Comeback reviews: TXT, 82MAJOR, IVE, Lightsum, Wheein (Mamamoo), Ailee, Bobby (IKON).

This week we cover Woollim entertainment and discuss how it could further build on the success of its early groups. Comeback reviews: ONF, EPEX, NCT 127, IVE, G(I)-DLE, Just B.

This week we talk about the role foreign kpop idols have in the industry and their future as kpop continues to grow outside of South Korea. Comeback Reviews: ONEUS, Billlie, Jo Kwangmin (Boyfriend), Jungkook (BTS). Reminder that the topics brought up in this episode cover some potentially sensitive issues and this episode if not meant to offend anyone, simply discuss a topic. If you have an opposing view or disagree with something we say and wish to discuss it, please do so respectfully.

We rank our favorite stages featuring collaborations between artists and then it's Charlie's turn to guess whether a kpop fact is true or false! Comeback Reviews: Tempest, Yuju, Fantasy Boys, IVE, Kep1er.