17 Carat K-Pop

A massive guide to all things 17 IS RIGHT HERE! Hope breaks down everything worth knowing about the compilation album’s four new songs and music videos: behind-the-scenes facts, Easter eggs, symbol interpretations, lyric breakdowns, parallels to past eras, and even summaries of the mythological stories (among others) that are mentioned in the lyrics! Subscribe to this newsletter to be the first to read an upcoming essay about 17 IS RIGHT HERE! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/  Read Hope’s past essays about SEVENTEEN’s music here! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/happy-17-is-right-here-release-day  Help the show return from a hiatus sooner rather than later by… Becoming a paying podcast subscriber or one-time donor, by clicking “Support this podcast”: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson  Becoming a paying newsletter subscriber: https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/support-the-show.html  Continuing to stream and spread the word about the show and blog!https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/a-re-introduction 

From being a “Lost Child” to the “Winning” superstar that she is today, this episode chronologically recaps IU’s career and catalog! This is both a guide to IU for those unfamiliar with her work and a chance for long-time fans to recall key moments from each year since IU’s debut. From releasing music videos that put original spins on classic stories to releasing albums that spoke to an ever-expanding soundscape, she has proven again and again to have what it takes to earn and keep global admiration! Check out more artist-specific episodes here! https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/sorted-by-artist.html

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop artists! Read more about one of the top picks here! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/txts-take-on-the-little-prince 

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. The results: a shoe company where meetings were more like pep rallies, Tony’s llama obsession was apparent, and decor and toys abounded; a Vegas project set on creating the happiest city on Earth in just five years; a “Happiness Tour” that spread fun and games nationwide; and even more pursuits. However, Tony’s ambitious projects also brought chaos, misery, loneliness, and confusion to many - including, unbeknownst to some, himself. Each episode in this mini-series covers both Tony Hsieh’s life story and seemingly unrelated stories that took place simultaneously. At the end, the different puzzle pieces will form a clear picture, one that shows what happiness is, was, and could be. This is part five: A 2020 presidential campaign that no one seems to remember; the final months of Tony’s life; Tony’s tragic passing; and the messy fallout from him dying without a will. With Tony gone but not the ideas he was the face of, what has happened to those ideas? How did past friends and family members react to his passing? And did Tony ever find the happiness he spent his life seeking? Did ANYONE in this story? If you enjoy this episode, check out past episodes of Enthusiasts below!  https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html  Revisit part one here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts-Ep--66-e2ha4ni  Revisit part two here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-2-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--67-e2i4k9b  Revisit part three here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-3-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--68-e2irehp Revisit part four here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-4-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--69-e2j3gr8

Thorough breakdowns of the latest K-pop-company-related feuds, from the drama between HYBE and its subsidiaries to the lawsuit against a different “Big Four” company over its construction project failures. Plus: a major change that threatens North American tours, the sentencing of someone who extorted a BTS fan, the latest “K-pop is past its prime” debate, the detention of girl group members in Bali, and even MORE of the latest headlines! More of the latest updates from 17 Carat K-Pop: “What’s Going on with the Eras Tour in Asia?” https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/whats-going-on-with-the-eras-tour  “The Latest on ADOR’s Situation”: https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/the-latest-on-adors-situation   Hope’s ENHYPEN concert review:https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/enhypens-fate-and-fate-storytelling 

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. The results: a shoe company where meetings were more like pep rallies, Tony’s llama obsession was apparent, and decor and toys abounded; a Vegas project set on creating the happiest city on Earth in just five years; a “Happiness Tour” that spread fun and games nationwide; and even more pursuits. However, Tony’s ambitious projects also brought chaos, misery, loneliness, and confusion to many - including, unbeknownst to some, himself. Each episode in this mini-series covers both Tony Hsieh’s life story and seemingly unrelated stories that took place simultaneously. At the end, the different puzzle pieces will form a clear picture, one that shows what happiness is, was, and could be. This is part four: Tony’s loss of interest in the “DTP,” replaced with a feverish urge to replicate the project in Park City, Utah; a serendipitous meeting with the singer Jewel; a new interest in “biohacking;” and eyebrow-raising reactions to increasingly scathing reviews of Tony’s past projects. If you enjoy this episode, check out past episodes of Enthusiasts below!  https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html  Revisit part one here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts-Ep--66-e2ha4ni  Revisit part two here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-2-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--67-e2i4k9b Revisit part three here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-3-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--68-e2irehp

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. The results: a shoe company where meetings were more like pep rallies, Tony’s llama obsession was apparent, and decor and toys abounded; a Vegas project set on creating the happiest city on Earth in just five years; a “Happiness Tour” that spread fun and games nationwide; and even more pursuits. However, Tony’s ambitious projects also brought chaos, misery, loneliness, and confusion to many - including, unbeknownst to some, himself. Each episode in this mini-series covers both Tony Hsieh’s life story and seemingly unrelated stories that took place simultaneously. At the end, the different puzzle pieces will form a clear picture, one that shows what happiness is, was, and could be. This is part three: All about The Downtown Project, which gave downtown Vegas a makeover, gave entrepreneurs dream-come-true funding and opportunities, and created an atmosphere that was a party until it suddenly wasn’t. Plus: the sales of a recluse; a growing but stumbling “Happiness Industry;” and increased attention towards “Holacracy,” a system billing itself as bureaucracy’s antidote. If you enjoy this episode, check out past episodes of Enthusiasts below!  https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html  Revisit part one here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts-Ep--66-e2ha4ni  Revisit part two here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Part-2-Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts--Ep--67-e2i4k9b

A ranking and review of the best new releases from K-pop, J-pop, C-pop, P-pop, and T-pop artists!

While this five-part series is about one extraordinary man who deserves as much name recognition as Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, it’s also about the many overlapping contexts that explain his successes, his tragic downward spiral, and his evergreen comments on how to be happy. Tony Hsieh spent his life studying and trying to create and spread happiness, implementing elements of rave culture, the Silicon Valley lifestyle, Howard-Hughes-level renovation ideas, and outside-the-box theories. The results: a shoe company where meetings were more like pep rallies, Tony’s llama obsession was apparent, and decor and toys abounded; a Vegas project set on creating the happiest city on Earth in just five years; a “Happiness Tour” that spread fun and games nationwide; and even more pursuits. However, Tony’s ambitious projects also brought chaos, misery, loneliness, and confusion to many - including, unbeknownst to some, himself. Each episode in this mini-series covers both Tony Hsieh’s life story and seemingly unrelated stories that took place simultaneously. At the end, the different puzzle pieces will form a clear picture, one that shows what happiness is, was, and could be. This is part two: Tony Hsieh’s years at the helm of Zappos, a company that made its mark by taking a “The customer is always right” approach to the extreme; a bus tour featuring happy hours, animal-themed music, and games galore; major meetings with Jeff Bezos; and the answer to this question: What happens when places as zany as Zappos and Vegas collide? If you enjoy this episode, check out past episodes of Enthusiasts below!  https://17caratkpop.weebly.com/enthusiasts.html Revisit part one here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hope-jacobson/episodes/Tony-Hsieh-and-the-Quest-for-Happiness-Enthusiasts-Ep--66-e2ha4ni

Throughout this in-depth guide to The Little Prince, Hope draws attention to the parallels TXT make to it in their new songs, short film, “Deja Vu” music video, and even teaser images. Simultaneously unpacking minisode 3: TOMORROW and The Little Prince reveals how complementary the stories are and how TXT’s world-building has actually been covering the same life lessons as The Little Prince for years now! Read Hope’s essay about TXT’s take on The Little Prince below, and scroll to the bottom of the essay to find links to lots of previous TXT-themed articles and podcast episodes! https://17caratkpop.substack.com/p/txts-take-on-the-little-prince