The Waygook Noonas

Rebecca Bredin and Alyssa Beyer didn't just stream the 2nd Gen—they lived it. Learn about the golden age of k-pop through two people who experienced it first hand as they talk about their time living in South Korea and what it was like being one of the few foreign k-pop fans living there at the time.

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S1 · E8
Saturday · 1 hr 15 min
Autumn Vibes - K-Pop Playlist Edition
Autumn leaves, back-to-school nostalgia, and spooky K-Pop season are officially here! 🍂🎃 In Episode 8 of The Waygook Noonas, Rebecca and Alyssa curated the ultimate autumn playlist packed with cozy fall vibes, nostalgic back-to-school energy, and eerie Halloween K-Pop hits. This week, we break down our top track picks, nostalgia-heavy autumnal comebacks, and dark concepts that deserve a permanent spot on your fall rotation. Grab your favourite hot beverage, put on your headphones, and listen along with us! 🎧 Listen to the official Spotify Playlist while you tune in: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5gEMPs8zItpJgsG1pU1QOP In this episode, we cover: 🍂 Cozy Autumn Vibes: The best 2nd Gen K-Pop tracks for crisp fall days. 🎒 Back-to-School Nostalgia: School-concept M/Vs and tracks that give pure autumn nostalgia. 🎃 Spooky Season Essentials: Eerie, dark, theatrical and even grotesque K-Pop concepts perfect for Halloween. Then, because you guys keep telling us to react to it, we reacted to the teaser to "In Your Fantasy" by Ateez! Want to see our full reaction? It will be posted on Patreon this weekend! You can find us on your favourite podcast platforms, as well as on here, Instagram and Facebook. Give us a follow and a like and rate us 5-stars! ⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-waygook-noonas/id6791444913 https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/79456217-f9a1-44dc-b938-a604625b0834/the-waygook-noonas https://open.spotify.com/show/033OYjiuobyJXoqtgapcoz https://www.facebook.com/waygooknoonas https://www.instagram.com/waygooknoonas/ https://www.tumblr.com/waygooknoonas The podcast is produced by Bredin Digital. Special thanks to our sponsor, Have Fandom Will Travel. https://www.instagram.com/havefandomwilltravel/ https://www.facebook.com/havefandomwilltravel https://havefandomwilltravel.com/ The Waygook Noonas are Rebecca Bredin and Alyssa Beyer. Rebecca's Socials https://www.instagram.com/rebeccabredin/ Alyssa's Socials https://www.instagram.com/nihondancer_alyssab/
S1 · E7
August 29 · 1 hr 8 min
BTS, Trainee Realities & ATEEZ "Deja Vu" Therapy
Being a K-Pop fan is a constant balance of highs and lows! In Episode 7 of The Waygook Noonas, Rebecca and Alyssa break down the incredible BTS concerts in Toronto before diving deep into the finale of the K-Pop trainee documentary series, "Idol Till I Die".As former Seoul expats and veteran fans, we examine the parts of the K-Pop industry we love—and the dark sides, including the trainee system that breaks so many aspiring performers. Then, to lighten the mood, we react to ATEEZ’s iconic "Deja Vu" video!Want even more unfiltered discussion? Join our Patreon for the Extended Edition, where we dive deeper into "Idol Till I Die", address serious industry topics like mental health, and share our full, uncut reactions to ATEEZ's "Deja Vu" and the "Deja Vu (Vampire Version)"!In this episode, we cover:🇨🇦 BTS in Toronto: Recapping their incredible concert energy💔 Idol Till I Die Finale: The harsh reality of K-Pop trainee systems & mental health🏴‍☠️ ATEEZ "Deja Vu" Reaction: Curing our sadness with pure ATEEZ charismaYou can find us on your favourite podcast platforms, as well as on here, Instagram and Facebook. Give us a follow and a like and rate us 5-stars!⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033OYjiuobyJXoqtgapcozhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-waygook-noonas/id6791444913https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/79456217-f9a1-44dc-b938-a604625b0834/the-waygook-noonashttps://www.facebook.com/waygooknoonashttps://www.instagram.com/waygooknoonas/https://www.tumblr.com/waygooknoonasThe podcast is produced by Bredin Digital.Special thanks to our sponsor, Have Fandom Will Travel.https://www.instagram.com/havefandomwilltravel/https://www.facebook.com/havefandomwilltravelhttps://havefandomwilltravel.com/The Waygook Noonas are Rebecca Bredin and Alyssa Beyer.Rebecca's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/rebeccabredin/Alyssa's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/nihondancer_alyssab/
S1 · E6
August 21 · 58 min
Top 5 K-Pop Idols We Want to Get Drinks With
Which K-Pop idols would actually be the best drinking buddies for a night out in Seoul? 🍻✨ In Episode 6 of The Waygook Noonas, Rebecca and Alyssa are counting down their Top 5 K-Pop Idols We Want to Go Drinking With! As former Seoul expats and veteran 2nd generation k-pop fans, we are both familiar with Korean drinking culture, and have often wondered what some of our favourite idols would be like once they get a few drinks in them. Rebecca and Alyssa whittled down the long list of idols and listed their top 5, but the lists had some rules: No ultimate biasses, because that is too obvious We couldn't pick entire groups, because that is too easy. Individuals and duos only Rebecca and Alyssa both love a bit of chaos energy, so the main deciding factor with their lists came down to how fun the person seems. Do you agree with our lists? Have we missed anyone, or is there a newer generation idol that would fit in our dream night out list? Let us know in the comments, which K-Pop idol are you adding to YOUR drinking squad? You can find us on your favourite podcast platforms, as well as on here, Instagram and Facebook. Give us a follow and a like and rate us 5-stars!⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/033OYjiuobyJXoqtgapcozhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-waygook-noonas/id6791444913https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/79456217-f9a1-44dc-b938-a604625b0834/the-waygook-noonashttps://www.facebook.com/waygooknoonashttps://www.instagram.com/waygooknoonas/https://www.tumblr.com/waygooknoonasThe podcast is produced by Bredin Digital.Special thanks to our sponsor, Have Fandom Will Travel.https://www.instagram.com/havefandomwilltravel/https://www.facebook.com/havefandomwilltravelhttps://havefandomwilltravel.com/The Waygook Noonas are Rebecca Bredin and Alyssa Beyer.Rebecca's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/rebeccabredin/Alyssa's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/nihondancer_alyssab/
S1 · E5
August 14 · 1 hr 9 min
K-Pop Demon Hunters 2: Our Wildest Theories & Wish List
We're getting a K-Pop Demon Hunters 2!! In Episode 5 of The Waygook Noonas, former Seoul expats Rebecca and Alyssa map out their biggest wish list, wild theories, and plot predictions for the animated Netflix hit sequel! Rebecca shares her ultimate pitch on why a prequel would actually be superior to a sequel, mapping out potential storylines, character backstories, and demon-hunting lore. And most importantly, we discuss what characters we'll see again and who is definitely dead. Then, we talk about why the Saja Boys are VERY 2nd generation coded, so we talked about who we think their inspirations are. And since we're BIG U-Kiss fans, we couldn't help but compare the Saja Boys to our favourite idols. You can find us on your favourite podcast platforms, as well as on here, Instagram and Facebook. Give us a follow and a like and rate us 5-stars! Follow us on Instagram! Like us on Facebook! Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Amazon PodcastsThe podcast is produced by Bredin Digital.Special thanks to our sponsor, Have Fandom Will Travel. Website Follow on Instagram Like on FacebookThe Waygook Noonas are Rebecca Bredin and Alyssa Beyer.Rebecca's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/rebeccabredin/Alyssa's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/nihondancer_alyssab/
S1 · E4
August 7 · 59 min
K-Pop Demon Hunters: Did Netflix Just Make a Masterpiece?
Did Netflix and Sony Animation just release the ultimate K-Pop movie? In Episode 4 of The Waygook Noonas, we’re not just giving a standard film review—we’re analyzing 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' through the lens of people who actually lived in Seoul as K-Pop fans! 🇰🇷✨As former expats who experienced Korean culture, idol fandoms, and life in Seoul firsthand during the 2nd Generation of K-Pop, Rebecca and Alyssa break down how accurately this animated hit captures real K-Pop culture. From real-life idol tropes, music show dynamics, and agency culture to the fictional group rivalries between girl group HUNTR/X and demon boy band Saja Boys, we’re sharing our unique insider perspective on what Netflix got right!Tell us: If you're a long time k-pop fan, what did you think when you watched K-Pop Demon Hunter? And if you're new to k-pop or was introduced to it through the movie, what hooked you?You can find us on your favourite podcast platforms, as well as on here, Instagram and Facebook. Give us a follow and a like and rate us 5-stars!https://open.spotify.com/show/033OYjiuobyJXoqtgapcozhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-waygook-noonas/id6791444913https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/79456217-f9a1-44dc-b938-a604625b0834/the-waygook-noonashttps://www.facebook.com/waygooknoonashttps://www.instagram.com/waygooknoonas/https://www.tumblr.com/waygooknoonasThe podcast is produced by Bredin Digital.Special thanks to our sponsor, Have Fandom Will Travel.https://www.instagram.com/havefandomwilltravel/https://www.facebook.com/havefandomwilltravelhttps://havefandomwilltravel.com/The Waygook Noonas are Rebecca Bredin and Alyssa Beyer.Rebecca's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/rebeccabredin/Alyssa's Socialshttps://www.instagram.com/nihondancer_alyssab/
S1 · E3
July 31 · 1 hr 9 min
We Were NOT Ready For This: First Time Watching ATEEZ
Welcome back to The Waygook Noonas! In Episode 3, we are officially getting converted into ATINYs. Watch along as Rebecca and Alyssa react to ATEEZ for the first time, from the insanely viral "Bad" dance to performances from their latest fan event in Seoul, as well as some fan-favourite clips that we found on YouTube and Instagram. Safe to say... we were NOT prepared for these performances. Consider us converted and obsessed. Drop your favourite ATEEZ iconic moments or performance recommendations in the comments below! You can find us on your favourite podcast platforms, as well as on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook. Give us a follow and a like and rate us 5-stars! https://www.youtube.com/@waygooknoonas https://www.facebook.com/waygooknoonas https://www.instagram.com/waygooknoonas https://www.tumblr.com/waygooknoonas
S11 · E2
July 24 · 1 hr 10 min
Ep 2. If I Weren't A Kiss Me...: Groups That Almost Stole Us
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Waygook Noonas podcast! In this episode, Rebecca and Alyssa answer the ultimate question: if they weren't die-hard U-KISS fans, who would they have stanned? We’re counting down our Top 5 potential 2nd Gen K-Pop bias wreckers from our time living in Seoul—covering the groups, concerts, and music show promotions that almost stole us away.Let us know in the comments: which group is your ultimate 2nd Gen bias wrecker?You can find us on your favourite podcast platforms, as well as on here, Instagram and Facebook. Give us a follow and a like and rate us 5-stars!
S1 · E1
July 17 · 49 min
Ep 1. How Did We Get Here? Our K-Pop Origin Story
Welcome to the very first episode of The Waygook Noonas podcast! Today, Rebecca and Alyssa are breaking down exactly how they got sucked into the wild world of 2nd Gen K-Pop, the groups that started it all, and how a music genre completely changed the trajectory of their lives.
July 16 · 1 min
The Waygook Noonas Trailer
Rebecca and Alyssa are two k-pop fans who lived in South Korea during the end of the 2gen k-pop era, and they have stories to tell. Subscribe and follow along to hear about the golden age of K-pop from people who lived it as fans.

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