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!

Part 1 of POP 101: Honeyz: --- Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

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!

Join us on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/CCTVPOPS Follow us on social media: https://linktr.ee/cctvpops

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