{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/620e87968bf3bc0014a8bf9b/695c4eb552eada8779b36b70?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"K-Pop Predictions 2026","description":"<p>In this conversation, the hosts discuss their predictions for the K-Pop industry, reflecting on the past year's developments and looking ahead to 2026. They explore the mainstream presence of K-Pop, the impact of military service on BTS, the evolution of K-Pop's sound, and the increasing representation of LGBTQ artists. Personal resolutions related to K-Pop are shared, alongside predictions about the future of K-Pop groups and the industry's global expansion.</p><p><br></p><p>Join the Kpopcast Slack: <a href=\"https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://join.slack.com/t/kpopcast/shared_invite/zt-93kzxcv6-YNej2QkyY6vaPnhEQJxk0A</a></p><p>Chip in for editing: <a href=\"https://ko-fi.com/thekpopcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://ko-fi.com/thekpopcast</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Chapters</strong></p><p>00:00</p><p>2025 Predictions Review</p><p>08:06</p><p>2026 Predictions Kickoff</p><p>12:27</p><p>BTS Members' Future</p><p>17:07</p><p>New Jeans and Industry Challenges</p><p>21:11</p><p>Stray Kids vs. BTS</p><p>22:22</p><p>The Future of Music Shows</p><p>26:08</p><p>The Rise of K-Pop in Mainstream Culture</p><p>28:40</p><p>K-Pop's Future and Global Influence</p><p>31:32</p><p>Personal K-Pop Resolutions and Aspirations</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Kpopcast"}