Welcome to the December 2024 K-Pop (and adjacent) edition of 'Pop Off'! In this episode, we bring you an epic showdown between three acts and their latest releases: CRAVITY, TWICE and THE 8 from SEVENTEEN. We give all of our unfiltered opinions in this ultimate showdown with special guest host, Sarah Britton of Tokkistar! Follow Tokkistar here: https://www.youtube.com/tokkistar https://www.instagram.com/tokkistar21 https://tokkistar.com/ Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops References:

• THE 8 - Orbit (轨道) (feat. JinJiBeWater_隼) MV https://youtu.be/UNEi6kDNmRE?si=FMsDiolUx-LSuVCO
• THE 8 - Orbit (轨道) (feat. JinJiBeWater_隼) Choreography Video https://youtu.be/tk7adD4fqvY?si=1lLNjdOA5xkGjNTN
• CRAVITY 크래비티 - “Now or Never” MV https://youtu.be/wn1ZKGXZt-A?si=pt-RMr1_Tl5csYli
• CRAVITY 크래비티 - “Now or Never” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/aQjQjv_80zg?si=bzJweqto_haFEUVN
• TWICE - “Strategy” feat. Megan Thee Stallion MV https://youtu.be/Sz_wWzgh-vQ?si=_SwDV5WrWHnHB6qv
• TWICE - “Strategy” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/h5CwaVjF_78?si=7yyVPQdWWsxJrW8u
  

In Part 2 of our Honeyz retrospective, we dive into the highs and lows of the British girl group’s final releases and post-breakup years. From unreleased singles and shelved albums to their many reunions and lineup changes, we examine the challenges they’ve faced and their lasting impact on British pop music. As Honeyz tease plans for their 25th anniversary, we explore what could be next for this iconic group. Don’t miss the conclusion of this deep dive into one of pop music’s most dramatic stories!

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References:

• “Not Even Gonna Trip” MV https://youtu.be/s5_vAJ2XZVI?si=LMiv8nhJ_7uvlG-F
• “I Don’t Know” MV https://youtu.be/RBvNO4RwuFk?si=5_jJj2DSpbVWRHTd
• “Talk To The Hand” MV https://youtu.be/umpgwSguEDM?si=aLuMv_NHRRGtFDCj
• “Finally Found” Live at Hit Me Baby One More Time https://youtu.be/ALLxXCqcxD8?si=HhUw72rali7iCUzT
• “How You Remind Me” Live at Hit Me Baby One More Time https://youtu.be/EJ_JKvODbeE?si=-L0un5KhEwCHOPsL
• The Big Reunion talk https://youtu.be/RTX6RnWSlyQ?si=SYwc2mt5ru02y9w7
• “Finally Found” Live at The Big Reunion https://youtu.be/c9SB6iLNCEM?si=6qg2pqzd3xc_rlJg
• “Won’t Take It Lying Down” Live at The Big Reunion https://youtu.be/7UbY3C6cUXo?si=vYUsBl2-v2udC4k6
• “Love of a Lifetime” and “End of the Line” Live at the Big Reunion https://youtu.be/fe47jMu8PNw?si=52Dw0BrRAhmNYd9D
• “Definitely Something” Live at 90s Reloaded (Fancam) https://youtu.be/HbnFwhto-2Q?si=dNPP25aoS_KTBrzf
• Célena on Britain’s Got Talent https://youtu.be/saPd5z9hQcE?si=It5Q-6xFKXHRu_xc
• Mariama on The Voice UK https://youtu.be/B6uhhW28dEQ?si=YoUkYV5B68EudIlh
• “Just As I Am” (unreleased from the “Harmony” album) https://youtu.be/J2zOHwng-LY?si=D11C2N5VfN2uHfd3
• “Good Love” https://youtu.be/DChddV1rQvo?si=enmPN6Kx7ExOl53J
• “Why You Wanna Lie on Me?” https://youtu.be/smCNT67dryU?si=ZP6OjKN5--TYcINc

Honeyz is one of the most iconic girl groups in British pop music history! In Part 1 of our POP 101 series, we dive into their formation and the drama surrounding lineup changes involving Celena Cherry, Heavenli Abdi, Naima Belkhiati, and Mariama Goodman. We also uncover the events that led to the group losing their American record deal after a key departure. Discover the stories behind their early hits, the chaos that shaped their journey, and the potential that made them unforgettable. Don’t miss this deep dive into the rise of one of pop’s most fascinating girl groups!

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References:

• “Finally Found” MV https://youtu.be/JRsZXa6OUMw?si=d_7uJRmYtfnLrGqO
• “End of the Line” MV https://youtu.be/1HBH47F-hCI?si=o7guv0wvQ2lRxGKg
• “Love of a Lifetime” MV https://youtu.be/U6kXaxivLy0?si=k1fwPcXvISQuymFE
• Australian promo with Fake Heav https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnHXIDRscAs
• “Love of a Lifetime” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/VdLztLGZZJc?si=xnjzMj8cu5QY5e5I
• “Never Let You Down” MV https://youtu.be/av6R1bsJL2w?si=AR6VNspgVWptkBcf
• “Won’t Take It Lying Down” MV https://youtu.be/AE9PKciLUxw?si=mhBrkTS0j0zMVY20
• “Won’t Take It Lying Down” Live at TOTP https://youtu.be/B4nE_A__U4k?si=HZWfT4J_aqF54tH0
• “Love To Love You Baby” Live at Sing It Your Way https://youtu.be/L_Q3U8gc5P0?si=Q5tUKRghsIZKwHmv

The battle is on! In this episode, we’re putting HYBE’s biggest girl groups head-to-head in a Pop Off you won’t want to miss. We’re diving into the latest 2024 releases - NewJeans’ "How Sweet", LE SSERAFIM’s "Crazy", KATSEYE’s "Touch", and ILLIT’s "Tick Tack", breaking down the songs, music videos, and performances to crown the ultimate winner. Got a favorite? Join the debate in the comments!

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References:

• NewJeans - “How Sweet” MV https://youtu.be/Q3K0TOvTOno?si=kbbB_7kOc4fLOYwe
• NewJeans - “How Sweet” Live @ FNS Music Festival Day https://youtu.be/S77jRJUS-Qc?si=RZw4bviQZY65am2Y
• KATSEYE - “Touch” MV https://youtu.be/l9CZykYZkOQ?si=AlDjJYnmYP9Brl_B
• KATSEYE - MAMA Performance 2024 https://youtu.be/I8erREJ08p8?si=6XFdcAJfP6_Ndo83
• KATSEYE - “Touch” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/7EXEf4uBdDk?si=30zVOQ2UYKAQa2S7
• LE SSERAFIM - “Crazy” MV https://youtu.be/n6B5gQXlB-0?si=Cs6cm0AcslNd5LHo
• LE SSERAFIM - “Crazy” Dance Practice https://youtu.be/ZJwC0VYzGIs?si=CAzSkzDatlkC3Gpm
• ILLIT - “Tick-Tack” MV https://youtu.be/-nEGVrzPaiU?si=4wPAZaaqP4qhA9_v
• ILLIT - “Tick-Tack” Music Core https://youtu.be/28ReZuSwau0?si=NmG7wO9xt33zXYMJ

We’re breaking down the breakthrough hits that defined summer 2024! It’s Chappell Roan with "Good Luck, Babe!", Sabrina Carpenter with "Espresso", and Charli XCX with "360". From unforgettable melodies to viral visuals and electrifying performances, we’re putting these tracks head-to-head to crown our ultimate pop queen. Who had the biggest summer anthem? Which hit deserves the top spot? Tune in for the heated debate, and let us know your winner in the comments or on socials at @CCTVpops. 🌟 Let the Pop Off begin! 🚨

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References:

• Chappell Roan - “Good Luck, Babe!” Jimmy Fallon https://youtu.be/vL92xyS0IEM?si=T8AHq-0IyXkCQdFS
• Chappell Roan - “Good Luck, Babe!” VMAs https://youtu.be/6ENzV125lWc?si=A4m88hFhYh1F418G
• Chappell Roan - “Good Luck, Babe!” Lollapalooza https://youtu.be/IO-JvOTn8TM?si=HflSac8jW7uXqffU
• Sabrina Carpenter - “Espresso” MV https://youtu.be/eVli-tstM5E?si=JCioakPZQ657uDJw
• Sabrina Carpenter - “Espresso” Jimmy Fallon https://youtu.be/fJQsKTbo6j8?si=TgPiUvBC5WKSZffX
• Sabrina Carpenter - “Espresso” CapitalFM Summertime Ball https://youtu.be/gCs9qmvUolI?si=htRM6MFpWrH4jBGp
• Sabrina Carpenter - “Espresso” SNL https://youtu.be/g3hPBfZi7uE?si=O1BN3G-lX0IY8vIa
• Charli XCX - “360” MV https://youtu.be/WJW-VvmRKsE?si=hOZuhCGONZPFwRSH
• Charli XCX - “360” SNL https://youtu.be/UV226kmbv6U?si=8LcVEPkBndXfmQLE

Welcome to the November 2024 K-Pop edition of 'Pop Off'! In this episode, we bring you an epic showdown between three K-Pop acts and their latest releases: XG, TAEYEON and G-DRAGON (feat. TAEYANG & DAESUNG). We give all of our unfiltered opinions in this ultimate showdown with special guest host, Ashley Borjon, host of An Album A Day and A3Day Sister Show podcasts. Follow Ashley here: @a3daypodcast Join Ashley in South Korea in October 2025: https://trovatrip.com/trip/asia/southkorea/south-korea-with-ashley-borjon-oct-2025 Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

References:

• XG - “HOWLING” MV https://youtu.be/rGqEuk8Om-4?si=DL0-kb1IF08OkWMW
• XG - “HOWLING” Choreography https://youtu.be/fULqHHYn0XM?si=4-ql0MHKcMr3rUXh
• TAEYEON 태연 - “Letter To Myself” MV https://youtu.be/wqN1vLPX-no?si=PmjBQKuDxU-b22aC
• TAEYEON 태연 - “Letter To Myself” Live https://youtu.be/OyBO0nLrrq0?si=FzkHWDPmMagUeirE
• G-DRAGON - “HOME SWEET HOME” feat. TAEYANG & DAESUNG Live @ MAMA 2024 https://youtu.be/QtFNIZV_RO8?si=Spor0ZsFNTW62z52
  

Welcome to Part 4, the final part of our epic Pop Off collaboration episode series with Can't Stop The Pop! It's the battle of the co-ed groups with Steps and S Club Juniors (S Club 8) facing off single vs single chronologically. We have cast our votes...listen to us make our cases and make your own in the comments! In this episode, we discuss:

• Here and Now vs New Direction
• You'll Be Sorry vs Puppy Love
• Chain Reaction vs Fool No More
• Words Are Not Enough vs Sundown
• I Know Him So Well vs Don't Tell Me You're Sorry

Check out Part 1 here on Can't Stop The Pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0a3lf-4qhI Check out Part 2 here: https://youtu.be/Q0eAWf74AV0?si=u5cbbcowQjFwoTtb Check out Part 3 here on Can't Stop The Pop: https://youtu.be/Wmeq-KLdMEM?si=lrDyA0MRpC48s1n3 Can't Stop the Pop socials:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCIAsqCOdKu4TlLlS7K9uRxQ
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1jYOPC8ZJpH2oCFOpUENWN?si=13f6ce607f6a4dfb
• Follow Craig on X: https://x.com/cantstoppop
• Follow Craig on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantstop_thepop/
• Follow Craig on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantstop_thepop
• Follow Matty on X: https://x.com/matkinsactor
• Follow Matty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mat_atkins9/
• Follow Matty on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantstopthepoppodcast

CCTV socials:

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• Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

References:

• Steps - “Here and Now” MV https://youtu.be/-jwJ4GcsOPs?si=YSIlY5ks9G0FKc1e
• S Club Juniors - “New Direction” MV https://youtu.be/Quifhjj62FI?si=oV4wuQ5luIAfjk0Y
• Steps - “You’ll Be Sorry” MV https://youtu.be/cYDzYZJMx08?si=u6sVpxNV_hThwLiX
• S Club Juniors - “Puppy Love” MV https://youtu.be/k72LbswIXMQ?si=uw487zdBCSGj41-2
• Steps - “Chain Reaction” MV https://youtu.be/EsuRgxsd6bk?si=h7dK3tkrhwSO29Z9
• S Club 8 - “Fool No More” MV https://youtu.be/O-f1lPAImyg?si=9V1q6wtNnezdjGAl
• Steps - “Words Are Not Enough” MV https://youtu.be/BvbT8hx4oR8?si=IryqvuseNSW76Owy
• S Club 8 - “Sundown” MV https://youtu.be/2GuKb1gaccs?si=QA4b7V3mV_oe4g3T
• Steps - “I Know Him So Well” MV https://youtu.be/Ts6-sJE6ruE?si=j9y6w900gAEyRrru
• S Club 8 - “Don’t Tell Me You’re Sorry” MV https://youtu.be/Mrz5OI4VWgY?si=Ju9fH2BucrWiOTKf