Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets - Season 1

1. BTS Breaks Another Record, The Birth of Modern K-Pop

Aired: 4/3/2026

The premiere of Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this LIVE episode, DJ Deets discusses BTS's record-breaking comeback, the pioneering group behind modern K-Pop, reads love stories, and hears listeners' April Fools' Day experiences.

2. Mark and Ten Quit SM, K-Pop's First Lightstick

Aired: 4/10/2026

Ep. 2 Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this LIVE episode DJ Deets discussed Mark and Ten ending an exclusive contract with SM, the first artist to have a fan light, and read Sweethearts' love and experience.

3. BIGBANG and Taemin Perform at Coachella, Sechskies' 29th Debut Anniversary

Aired: 4/20/2026

Ep. 3: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses BIGBANG and Taemin's Coachella performance, celebrating Sechskies' 29th debut anniversary, and life after a long breakup.

4. Wanna One and I.O.I Reunion, OG Superstar K Audition Program

Aired: 4/25/2026

Ep. 4: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses Wanna One and I.O.I's upcoming reunion, the pioneers of the audition program Superstar K, and Sweetheart, who still dreams of her high school ex?

5. Wedding Season in Korea: BTS's Career-Saving Song

Aired: 5/2/2026

Ep. 5: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses the wedding of 2PM's Ok Taec-yeon and other Gen 2 idols this year, one of the most crucial moments in BTS's career, and the life challenges faced by the Sweethearts.

6. Korean Celebrities Return to the MET Gala, JYP and Plastic Pants

Aired: 5/8/2026

Ep. 6: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses several Korean artists returning to the MET Gala and their influence on the fashion world. He flashes back to 1994 to discuss one of K-Pop's most shocking fashion moments.

7. DJ Deets Wants an Indonesian K-Pop Idol Joint Concert?!

Aired: 5/15/2026

Ep. 7: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses the many major girl groups making comebacks in May and why K-Pop labels rarely do "Family Project" collaborations like they used to.

8. Why Was It So Hard for Old-School Idols to Debut Solo?

Aired: 5/22/2026

Ep. 8: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses male idols making comebacks in May and why it was so difficult for idol group members to debut solo.

9. Music Festival Season in Korea is Finally Here!

Aired: 5/30/2026

Ep. 9: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses the tradition of holding campus music festivals in May and the first Korean artist to perform at the Tokyo Dome!

10. Zayyan Becomes a Love Guru for a Day with DJ Deets

Aired: 6/6/2026

Ep. 10: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this special episode celebrating KBS WORLD Indonesia's 51st anniversary, DJ Deets is joined by special guest Zayyan XODIAC! In addition to a flashback to DJ Deets and Zayyan's first moments with KBS WORLD Indonesia, Zayyan also helps DJ Deets read the Sweethearts' stories.

11. Jennie and Stray Kids Become Gov Ball Headliners, What Does It Mean for K-Pop?

Aired: 6/13/2026

Ep. 11 Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode DJ Deets talks about K-Pop artists who are now increasingly becoming festival headliners in the United States and EXO, the first Korean artist to succeed as the first millionaire in the music streaming era.

12. Seoul Music Awards as the Benchmark for Mid-Year Best K-Pop Acts

Aired: 6/20/2026

Ep. 12: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses the Seoul Music Awards, the only major K-Pop music awards show held in the middle of the year, and "Cheer Up," TWICE's song that made them go viral, turning 10 years old in 2026.

13. EVAN Solo Debut and First K-Pop Song on Billboard

Aired: 6/26/2026

Ep. 13: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses Heeseung, formerly of ENHYPEN, who debuted solo as EVAN and the first K-Pop song to chart on the Billboard charts.

14. SEVENTEEN Debuts Another New Subunit and Korea's OG EDM Queen

Aired: 7/4/2026

Ep. 14: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses V8 (Vernon & The8), SEVENTEEN's newest subunit, and Lee Jung Hyun, K-Pop's OG EDM Queen who introduced electronic music to Korea.

15. Who Holds the Throne for K-Pop's Summer King and Summer Queen This Year?

Aired: 7/11/2026

Ep. 15: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses TXT's YEONJUN's solo comeback and the group that gave birth to the "Summer Comeback" concept in K-Pop, Roo'ra!

16. Gangnam Style and... Your Favorite K-Celeb Couple Broke Up??

Aired: 7/18/2026

Ep. 16: Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets! In this episode, DJ Deets discusses the viral RESCENE in Korea, the anniversary of the internet meme pioneer "Gangnam Style," and the news of IU and Lee Jong-suk's breakup.

17. A Trip to the World of Music Festivals!

Aired: 7/25/2026

Ep. 17 Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets Summer Special Edition, "Getting to Know Korean Music Better: A Trip to the World of Music Festivals!" In this episode, DJ Deets introduces the culture and variety of music festivals in Korea, accompanied by songs from their leading artists!

18. Isyana Sarasvati Represents Indonesia at the Pentaport Rock Festival in Korea!

Aired: 7/31/2026

Ep. 18 of Sweet Tunes with DJ Deets features special guest Isyana Sarasvati. Isyana stopped by the Sweet Tunes studio for an interview with DJ Deets before her August 1st appearance as the lineup and sole Indonesian representative at Korea's biggest rock music festival, the Incheon Pentaport Music Festival!

19. Episode 19

20. Episode 20

Aired: 8/8/2026

21. Episode 21

Aired: 8/14/2026

22. Episode 22

Aired: 8/22/2026