Chantel Nicole

Popular Music Critic and Musician

Chantel Nicole is a New York–based recording artist, songwriter, and pop music podcast host. She has extensive experience in the U.S. and Korean music industries and has worked for multiple music labels in a variety of roles, including Publishing Assistant, Songwriter, and Sync Licensing Assistant. Throughout her career, she has built a professional breadth of knowledge in music production, music publishing, sync licensing, and global pop music trends. Chantel has released music across a wide range of genres, including K-pop, Latin Pop, R&B, Alternative, and Pop. She is the co-host of the CCTV: Nonstop Pop Show, a leading pop culture and music commentary podcast recognized by Feedspot as one of the “45 Best Pop Music Podcasts to Listen to in 2025.” Chantel brings authoritative, artist-focused expertise in music creation, vocal technique, pop culture analysis, K-pop commentary, and industry insights, making her a trusted source for anyone interested in understanding modern pop music.

Professional Achievements

  • Won 3 Pop Smash awards for her song “Here I Am” (2023 Best Pop Song Female, Best Pop, Best Music Video) and 1 for TV/Media Personality in 2024
  • Appeared on a Korean media channel, MNet, for their segment on the girl group, fromis_9
  • Worked as demo vocalist on Disney Descendants soundtrack, among other films/tv pilots
  • Passed first round auditions to become a Finalist for K-pop girl group, Blackswan
  • Hosted 3 seasons of Next Sound Live, the largest indie music platform in NY
  • Her podcast holds a 4.9/5 rating on Apple Podcasts and features in-depth conversations with respected music industry professionals such as producer Steve Anderson (Kylie Minogue, Steps), Belinda Chappell of Bardot, the K-pop group Ampers&One, and more

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Forum Comments (2)

Kpop idols with the youngest debut ages
There's an artist named BoA who has been called the Queen of K-pop, and I believe she was 13 when she debuted. She could almost be compared to Britney Spears in terms of rise and fandom. Taemin from SHINee debuted when he was only 14. He did not start out singing as well, but over time, he became one of their best singers. And today, he's one of the biggest solo stars in the industry.
Popular Chinese Kpop Idols
I can totally help with this! Here are some great Chinese K-pop idols.

  • There is a group called WayV founded by SM Entertainment, and they are the Chinese sub-unit of the band NCT. All of the guys are Chinese except Ten, who is Thai.
  • There's Jackson Wang, who is super famous and talented, and is originally from a boy group called GOT7, but he is very talented
  • Ningning is one of the main members of aespa, and she's part of SM's group as well.
  • Yiren from EVERGLOW
  • Fei and Jia are from the girl group Miss A, and their group's concept was very fierce and sexy
  • Ricky from ZEROBASEONE is popular; he has very striking looks and was on a reality show
  • Yuqi from I-dle is Chinese, and is known for her very low tone when she sings. She stands out because she's quite cute and tiny, but then her voice is super deep
  • Jun and The8 from SEVENTEEN

Co-authored Articles (9)

What Is Rosalía’s Song “Berghain” About? Lyrics, Context, & Themes

Popular music critic and musician Chantal Nicole shares her opinions about the Spanish pop icon’s lush new singleRosalía has made tsunami-sized waves in the pop music scene with her orchestral single “Berghain,” w...

Guess the K-Pop Song Quiz

You’re a K-pop fan—who isn’t? But are you a ''mega''fan? Take this K-pop lyric quiz, and we’ll tell you! Just answer these 15 trivia questions about popular K-pop songs from the 2000s through today to find out i...

What Does "Die with a Smile" Mean? Everything You Need to Know

Popular music critic Chantel Nicole explains the meaning behind this nostalgic ballad Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga teamed up with one another to produce one of the most surprising hits of 2024—“Die with a Smile.” The s...

32 K-pop Idol Poses for Girls, Boys, Groups, and More

Popular music critic Chantel Nicole provides examples of the cutest K-pop posesIf you want your next selfie or group photo to look like the cover of a K-pop album, we’ve got loads of ideas to get you started. Keep scro...

Which Sabrina Carpenter Song Am I Quiz

Calling all Carpenters! Sabrina Carpenter has us all wrapped around her finger thanks to her megabops like "Espresso," "Please Please Please," and "Manchild," but which of her hits best represents your vibe? Our short qu...

The Ultimate BTS (Bangtan) Trivia Quiz

How big of a BTS fan are you? Have you just started getting into BTS, or do you consider yourself an expert on the worldwide phenomenon known as the Bangtan Boys? Find out just how much you know about BTS with this fun...

Understanding K-pop Biases and Their Place in the Fandom

Popular music critic Chantel Nicole explains the meaning behind biases, bias wreckers & more K-pop termsIf you’re dipping your toes into the wonderful world of K-pop, one of the first terms you’ll probably run into i...

What Is “Gnarly” by Katseye About? Is It Satire?

Musician Chantel Nicole explains what “Gnarly” means and why it’s so polarizingAt the release of their new single “Gnarly,” K-pop group Katseye warned fans that they might be in for a shock. The song is extreme...

What Is “Ocean Eyes” by Billie Eilish About? Lyrics Explained

Plus, learn what it means if you have ocean eyesIf you’re a Billie Eilish fan, you’ve probably heard “Ocean Eyes,” the hit single she released at only 13 years old. But what is the song about? And what exactly ar...