Kinjaz: Movement In The Shadows
Welcome to the Kinjaz PodKast! This is where we literally talk about anything and everything that is awesome to us. From dance, to business, to straight up LIFE topics…we go IN! We will be talking to inspirational movers and shakers from various industries to dive into their stories of how they’ve built themselves into who they are today. You will receive firsthand tips, life hacks, and endless amounts of inspiration…GUARANTEED. So let’s talk!
Episodes
BIG NEWS: A Kinjaz member is about to shake up the K-pop world! Mike discusses Bailey Sok's upcoming debut with the new group, "ALL DAY PROJECT" from legendary K-pop producer Teddy Park, and explains why this could redefine the industry—and possibly open new doors for dancers worldwide. Let's dive into this game-changing moment in K-pop history.
In this episode, Mike shares 5 game-changing lessons for any dance crew, creative team, or company looking to build something that lasts. Whether you're battling on a big TV stage or growing a brand with your squad, these strategies will help you stand out, stay aligned, and succeed for the long haul. It’s not just about performing—it’s about building with purpose.
Mike discusses how being a Judge on Street Woman Fighter can be a double-edged sword, along with some perspective from his experiences on the 1st seasons of America's Best Dance Crew & NBC's World of Dance.
The Kinjaz Podkast returns for a special bonus season! Join guest host Mike Song as he embarks on a journey to Korea to judge the hit TV show "Street Woman Fighter" and reconnect with his Motherland.
Ben and Anthony are joined by podcast producer and fellow Kinja – Chad! The three of them sit down and re-cap series 3 of the podcast, looking at the guests that have been on. They also take a moment for some self-reflection and look at what the future holds.
00:00 – Intro
01:40 – Podcast starts
02:30 – Thoughts on the series
05:00 – Reviews
06:50 – Season 3 re-cap
20:00 – A moment of self-reflection
26:50 – Checking in with C...
Jackson Wang returns to the podcast. He speaks about love, loneliness and his advice to upcoming creatives.
02:00: Intro
6:55: Jackson reflects on his 20s
10:46: His life goals
12:40: His toughest moment
20:38: Love and relationships
33:00: How low moments can make you stronger
45:32: Jackson's advice to upcoming creatives
Socials:
Twitter: @JacksonWang852
Insta: @jacksonwang852g7
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Mike Song is back on the pod! In this episode, Mike opens up about when his father went missing last year; reflecting on the support he recieved from friends and strangers, his family's experience of the ordeal, and the importance of documenting your experiences for your future self.
00:00: Intro
03:00: Highest highs and lowest lows
11:00: OG Status
15:00: Representation
19:00: The story of Mike’s dad going missing and his res...
Influential choreographer and dancer Kiel Tutin is on the pod! In this episode Tutin delves into his experience working with iconic K-Pop artists and musicians worldwide, and also his personal journey; from discovering his passion for dance, to balancing work and life, and where he envisions himself in the future.
02:49: Kiel's backstory
06:41: Dance style and inspirations
12:19: Getting into dance
16:28: What brought him to ...
Introducing: The runner and co-founder of Koreatown Run Club - who hates running (well, it's a love/hate relationship). Mike Pak talks to the Kinjaz about his different entrepreneurial ventures, fusing passion with business, and the importance of having compassion for others.
00:00: Intro
02:11: Mike's backstory (dropping out of college, moving to LA, working and doing internships)
12:04: Founding the Koreatown Instagram and ...
Actor, comedian, entrepreneur and YouTuber Joe Jitsukawa is on the pod talking about forging his YouTube career, creating JKFilms, and perseverence.
00:00: Intro
01:40: Interview starts
03:10: Origin story – school, drugs and gang life
30:00: Youtube
45:00: How did you figure all of this out without a mentor?
52:00: Where did you get your kind nature from?
55:00: What were your movement in the shadows?
59:00: Thank you and go...
Part 2 of Addy Chan's chat with the Kinjaz touches on what she does to maintain balance and what she's learned about herself through therapy.
00:00: Creating rotuines
06:00: Therapy takeaways
21:00: Lightning round
27:00: What do you feel like you've mastered?
35:00: Outro
Socials:
Insta: @theaddychan
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Choreographer, producer and talent manager, Addy Chan, jumps into the booth to speak about love, social media, and her history with the Kinjaz.
4:50 - Addy's history with the Kinjaz
9:33 - Her and Mike Song's love story
14:17 - Her relationship with social media
24:35 - Addy's values
Socials:
Insta: @theaddychan
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Us the Duo, the husband-and-wife folk band who rose to fame on Vine, share their story with Ben and Anthony; from how they met on an AJ Rafael music video, to creating music together whilst being in a relationship.
04:05: Carissa and Michael’s love story
16:31: How they got into music
20:30: Their roles in the relationship
24:11: Their struggles throughout the relationship
36:11: The importance of physical touch
39:52: Creati...
Jawn Ha, dancer, choreographer, and member of the Kinjaz speaks about his experiences during the pandemic, how fatherhood changed him, and how he defines success.
02:00: Intro
04:55: Jawn's time on breakdance China
11:55: How he was impacted by the pandemic
16:40: The lifestyle and mindset change of fatherhood
27:36: How did he deal with the sacrifice of having children?
33:48: The KFC Commercial
44:10: Jawn's definition of s...
20-year-old acclaimed dancer, choreographer and actress Kaycee Rice joins Ben and Anthony this week; she talks about falling in love with dance, creating her own clothing brand, and publicly talking about mental health.
00:00: Intro
03:00: Origin story
06:00: Weirdo Apparel
08:00: Balancing work and education
13:00: Opening up about mental health
24:00: Advice for aspiring talent
26:00: What do you do to decompress?
28:...
Welcome back to part 2 of Beth and Anthony’s talk with the self-titled ‘Chief Executive Money Nerd’ Jaspreet Singh.
00:00: Beginning to invest (practical advice)
08:00: Being an opportunist
10:00: Safety vs risk in investing
12:00: Personal investments
18:00: Good debt vs bad debt
21:00: Balancing work and life
26:00: Investing: thinking long-term
28:00: What does success mean to you?
29:00: Lightning round
34:00: What do you ...
In this week’s episode, entrepreneur Jaspreet Singh delves into all things finance and investment, offering advice on everything from how to start investing, to weighing up safety and risk when it comes to money.
00:00: Intro
03:00: Origin story
18:00: Financial self-education and role models
24:00: Learning how to build a business
27:00: Investing your money
29:00: What is money?
34:00: What is your purpose?
38:00: Minorit...
Welcome back to part 2 of Ben and Anthony's conversation with award-winning performance artist Lil Buck!
00:00: Consciously breaking barriers and stereotypes
03:30: First music video
06:00: Working with Yo-Yo Ma and the power of collaboration
12:00: How do you define success?
20:00: What do you feel like you've mastered?
22:00: Outro
Socials:
Instagram: @lilbuckdalegend
Website: lilbuck.com
Facebook: Lil Buck
Lil Buck — the world-renowned artist who's collaborated with the likes of Janelle Monáe, Lizzo, Versace, Yo-Yo Ma and more – joins the Kinjaz to talk about growing up in Memphis, his love and pursuit of dance, and consciously breaking social barriers.
00:00: Intro
03:30: Origin story
08:00: Memphis Jookin'
12:00: How did you get involved with that?
16:30: Did this community help you escape trouble?
19:00: Pursuing dance p...
Back for the third time on the pod is dancer and choreogrpaher Vinh Nguyen, who chats about his role as a creative director, fatherhood and some of his career highlights so far.
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Interview starts
03:30 - Being a new father
10:00 - How do you prepare for that life change?
15:00 - Was there a moment where you felt ready for that next chapter?
23:00 - You are your biggest critic
30:00 - Being a creative direc...
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