THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast

Christina and Elle both went to the BTS ARIRANG tour, and they’re here to talk about it!! Elle jumps on the BTS Express for this special episode. We know y’all will love hearing their concert experiences + other BTS fangirl-ness ….And, of course, before the express stops into town, Elle & Maddie will give the rundown on comebacks and what is current in boy group kpop. (Also some girl groups today?? whaaaa?)….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(07:08) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “ddok ddok ddok” (earworm of the century)(11:57) YOUNITE’s “POSE!” + Album “INYUN Part.1” (maddie forgot who her bias was)(15:30) ZEROBASEONE(five)’s “TOP 5” + Album “Ascend-” (yourlips yourstyle yourkiss yoursmile and number 1 how you make me feel likeeeeeeeeeeee)(18:41) xikers’ “OKay” + Album “ROUTE ZERO: The ORA” (best xikers release to date, according to us)(21:37) YOON SAN-HA’s “IDK ME” + Album “NO REASON” (fantagio, promote. this. boy.)(24:14) SHOWNU X HYUNGWON’s “Do You Love Me” + Album “LOVE ME” (abs)(27:28) LE SSERAFIM’s “BOOMPALA” + Album “‘PUREFLOW’,Pt. 1” (Elle luvs this album)(30:05) *DEBUT* AND2BLE’s “Curious” + Album “Sequence 01: Curiosity” (ZB4 + EVNNE’s Seungeon)(33:38t) ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s “OMG!” (we luv them!!!!)(38:44) XLOV’s “SERVE” + Album “I,God” (did you know jeonghan’s sister does their nails)(40:42) Anderson Paak’s "K-Pops!" Soundtrack(42:59) TREASURE’s “IF I” + Album “[NEW WAV]” (this is gonna go hard live at KCON)(48:10) MAMAMOO’s “4 Flowers” (a girl group we will cover consistently)….(51:28) Who won the comebacks for us?…..(52:59) OTHER KPOP NEWS: RIIZE, NEXZ, BND, and ATEEZ with upcoming music!!! SEVENTEEN Game Caterers, 8TURN U.S. tour confirmed, Elle is seeing an AMAZING group in London this month, and more!….(1:06:04) BTS EXPRESS: ARIRANG Concert Special!If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

Here it is, you guys: an entire Beginner's Guide on the monster that is NCT (you KNOW you all have questions)......Elle and Maddie learned SO MUCH during this episode. They have been schooled. Their guest (& friend!) Meg comes in HOT today with the NCT knowledge and you are gonna want to hear this!!….Not only does Meg share the entire NCT timeline (which is crazy helpful), but the girls also shout out their favorite NCT songs from all units (NCT U, NCT 127, NCT DREAM, WayV, NCT WISH), as well as share their biases and other content they think you should check out. ….We hope this Beginner’s Guide to NCT helps you understand this crazy SM-project group better, and hopefully gives you a new reason to check out their music and content - it’s great!….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(03:10) &TEAM’s “We on Fire” and “Bewitched” + Album “We on Fire”(08:52) TXT’s “Stick with You” + Album “7TH YEAR: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns”(11:22) PLAVE’s “Born Savage”(13:21) *DEBUT* MODYSSEY’s “HOOK” + Debut Single Album “1.Got Hooked: An Addictive Symphony”(17:36) Xdinary Heroes’ “Voyager” + Album “DEAD AND”(21:06) NCT WISH’s “Ode to Love” + 1st Full Album “Ode to Love”(27:23) XngHan & Xoul’s “Glow” + 1st Mini Album “Glow”(29:32 ) TWS’s “You, You” + 5th Mini Album “NO TRAGEDY”(31:29) NEXZ’s “Mmchk” (35:19) 82MAJOR’s “Sign” + EP “FEELM”(36:50) CRAVITY’s “AWAKE” + EP “ReDeFINE”(39:04) CORTIS’s “REDRED” + EP “GREENGREEN”….(46:15) Who won the comebacks for us?…..(47:09) OTHER KPOP NEWS: Jaehyun out of the military!!!, new U.S. tours, SEVENTEEN military updates, BTS Concert talk, & more!….A Beginner’s Guide to NCT(1:14:46) General information about NCT(1:20:12) The Ultimate NCT Timeline (created by Meg)Our favorite NCT songs and content:(2:12:35) NCT U(2:14:48) NCT 127(2:19:33) NCT DREAM(2:27:38) WayV(2:33:43) NCT WISH(2:34:39) NCT Soloists + Sub-Units(2:38:02) What we love about NCT…..*Sadly, our Joshua Hong interview had to be postponed this week due to his prior obligations with Billboard!*.....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

방탄 is back and the BTS Express is making a pit-stop at The KDROP today!! Our BTS Correspondent Christina is here to give alllll the details and feels about ARIRANG and BTS’s whole comebacks and their current tour!….And, of course, before the express stops into town Elle & Maddie will give the rundown on comebacks and what is current in boy group kpop. We hope you enjoy this special episode of The KDROP!….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(02:52) HOSHI’s “Baby, Honey” (why is military Hoshi like the best thing ever LOL)(07:16) ALL(H)OURS’ “DEAD MAN WALKING” + EP “NO DOUBT” (6 feet under)(10:37) P1Harmony’s “L.O.Y.L.” MV + “ICE (VVS)” Visualizer (oh, we’re visualizing.)(15:09) KANGMIN’s “Free Falling” (solo debut from our it-boy)(18:00) EL CAPITXN’s “Breaking Through”, sung by Jeremy Zucker and TXT’s TAEHYUN (maddie is obsessed with this song)(21:04) MONSTA X’s 3rd English Album “Unfold” + TT “heal” (once again, english album kings)(27:00) KickFlip’s “Eye-Poppin’” + Mini Album “My First Kick” (shocking news about the skateboard count, you guys)(32:18) AMPERS&ONE’s “GOD” + Mini Album “DEFINITION” (waiiiiiiit, this sound is good)(38:37) *DEBUT* KEYVITUP’s “KEYVITUP” + First EP “[KEYVITUP]” (we’ll see them at KCON LA!!)….(42:07) Who won the comebacks for us?…..(43:46) OTHER KPOP NEWS: Mark Lee leaving NCT, SEVENTEEN re-signing, Elle saw Jackson Wang in concert, and more!….(1:06:29) BTS EXPRESS: ARIRANG Comeback Special!(1:51:01) Joshua Hong’s letter to the BTS EXPRESS! (He’s so sorry he couldn’t make it!!!)......If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

MY. CREW. U. NIQUE. ….Elle & Maddie are BACK to update their bias list!!! Just because it’s fun, ya know…..As you know, the girls are obsessed with new groups, every gen groups, survival show groups, all of the above. And their bias lists have expanded quite a bit since they last time they talked them. So, here they are to give you an update. (THIS IS FOR YOU, ALEX MOON.)…..WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(05:55) SANTOS BRAVOS’ “KAWASAKI” (&TEAM Remix) (como kawasakiiii)(09:16) *DEBUT* DAILY:DIRECTION’s “ROOMBADOOMBA” + “SELF” (vibey.)(13:44) *DEBUT* NCT JNJM’s “BOTH SIDES” (“this is everything” - maddie)(17:15) ASC2NT’s “Still Rose” (can someone give us the lore on asc2nt plz!!)(20:32) *DEBUT* CHASER’S “INVINCIBLE” + Album “ROUTE 01: BURNING POINT” ((24:09) Lee Young-ji’s “Robot” (this MV!!!! She’s the co-star queen)(27:43) Big Ocean’s “One Man Army” (BEST LOW BUDGET MV WE THINK WE’VE EVER SEEN!!)(31:07) *DEBUT* TUNEXX’s “I’m Alive” + Mini Album “SET BY US ONLY” (IST, PLZ GIVE DONGGYU THE WORLD)(35:46) Taerae, Matthew + Gunwook (ZB1)’s OST “Let’s Just Go!” (super fun. Peak Gunwook hair moment)(38:12) *DEBUT* WINDMAX’s “Best.1” (we gonna be honest this isn’t even on YouTube LOLOLOLLl but it’s Jiang Fan’s new group!!! We stan!!!”(40:09) KickFlip’s “Twenty” (HOW MANY SKATEBOARDS???)(45:50) NouerA’s “POP IT LIKE” (yuseop!!!!!!!!!!!!)(51:53) P1Harmony’s “UNIQUE” (you guys. You guysssssssssss. YOU GUYS.)….(58:21) Who won the comebacks for us?….(1:00:23) OTHER KPOP NEWS(1:16:46) BTS EXPRESS….LET’S UPDATE OUR BIAS LIST, YOU GUYS(boy groups, obviously)(1:27:05) Elle & Maddie’s bias types + ULT BIASES(1:34:17) 3rd gen biases(1:49:19) 4th gen biases(2:00:48) 5th gen biases(2:10:46) GAME TIME: Make a supergroup out of your biases….*NOTICE* Joshua Hong Interview postponed due to scheduling issues. We apologize!!If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

자기야!! 🥹❤️😘🤍…..What do TXT’s Yeonjun, ATEEZ’s Wooyoung, Stray Kids’ Changbin, CRAVITY’s Serim and SEVENTEEN’s Dino all have in common? The most iconic kpop friend group, duh!! ….Elle and Maddie are here today to chat the 99-line of boy group KPop. But, more specifically, there here to talk THE DARLINGZ, which is the well known friend group of several 99-line boys. They also chat other 99ers that they hope one day join the darlingz lol. (looking at you, mark)….+ comebacks and what is going on in the boy-group KPop world, as per usual 💁🏼‍♀️…..WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(03:42) AxMxP’s “PASS” & “Thereafter” (this might be the punk rock KPop band we’ve been looking for)(08:51) TREASURE’s “BETTER THAN ME” (we finally got a MV for this. YG, plz give TREASURE more tracks thx)(14:20) 8TURN’s “Bruise” (OK ALEX, POP OFF WE SEE YOU)(18:45) POW’s “Come True (feat. Shin Onyu)” ((21:43) WHIB’s “ROCK THE NATION” (we’ve been waiting for this since boys planet!!)(25:36) ZEROBASEONE’s special album “RE-FLOW” + “LOVEPOCALYPSE”, “ROSES” & “Running to Future” (the end of ZB1 OT9 era!!)(32:19) ATEEZ’s “GOLDEN HOUR: Part.4” + “Adrenaline” & “NASA” (this NASA performance vid!!!!)(37:29) MONSTA X’s “growing pains” (this is not country music, elle)(39:44) IVE’s “BANG BANG” (hello girl group bc elle is obsessed)(42:01) RIIZE’s “All of You” Japanese single (this. is. a. jam!!!!)….(42:59 ) Who won the comebacks for us?….(45:04) What we’re looking forward to in KPop + other KPop news….(54:33) BTS EXPRESS…..THE 99-LINE:(1:02:44) A rundown of the 99 DARLINGZ(1:05:22 ) Yeonjun (TXT)(1:06:55) Wooyoung (ATEEZ)(1:08:22) Changbin (Stray Kids)(1:09:02) Serim (CRAVITY)(1:10:52) Dino (SEVENTEEN)(1:12:56) Best friendship moments between the 99-line(1:34:18) Other 99-liners we think should join the friend group LOL…(1:37:17) Why do we love the 99’s? ….(1:40:06) Joshua Hong interview *postponed, unfortunately!!*If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

alpha drive ONE destiny DRIVE TO THE TOP!!!!! 🎉🚗✨…..It feels like just yesterday we were gushing over Xinlong’s speech at the BOYS2PLANET finale, and yet HERE WE ARE chatting the debut of ALPHA DRIVE ONE!!….Y’all know Elle & Maddie have been way invested in these 8 guys and just frickin love this group. We hope you love our beginner’s guide to ALD1 and learn a few things along the way! ....and, may we just say one last time: BANG SOLAR SOLAR (!!!!!)….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(06:33) JOOHONEY’s “STING (feat. Muhammid Ali)” + album “INSANITY” (great workout music)(09:19) WAKER’s “LiKE THAT” + full album “In Elixir: Spellbound” (3 albums since debut, ALL full albums. We applaud)(13:15) ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s “FREAK ALARM” + album “EUPHORIA” (goes without saying we luv this)(16:27) DxS’s (SEVENTEEN) unit debut “Serenade” (listen to DK’s solo Rockstar!!)(20:00) ENHYPEN’s “Knife” + album “THE SIN: VANISH” (IT’S A KNIFE)(27:14) EXO’s “Crown” + album “REVERXE” (this is 3rd gen nostalgic goodness)(31:02) idntt’s debut + “Pretty Boy Swag” (MADDIE LOVES THIS SONG”(35:01) TNX’s “CALL ME BACK” (yes. Yes. yes. Yes. yes yes. Yes. yes. yes.)…..(38:39) Who won the comebacks for us? ….(39:52) What we’re looking forward to in KPop……(43:37) BTS EXPRESS + today's special, The TWICE BOAT (lol)….A Beginner’s Guide to ALPHA DRIVE ONE(1:11:59) Group intro + how we got into ALPHA DRIVE ONE(1:18:55) Leo(1:23:41) Junseo(1:27:52)  Arno(1:34:27) Geonwoo(1:37:59) Sangwon(1:41:23) Xinlong(1:47:35) Anxin(1:50:55) Sanghyeon(1:56:03) Variety content we recommend to get more into ALD1….(2:09:44) Our Joshua Hong interview is postponed this week due to his prior scheduling with Prada. Thank you for understanding!If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

Welcome to THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast!  If you need a place to gush over the latest releases, scream about survival show drama, and learn about the next big kpop boy group, you’ve found your new home........MEET YOUR HOSTSJoin boy group multi-stan’s Maddie and Elle (and, as always, Joshua Hong) as we gush about everything we love about KPop boy groups. From the biggest debuts to the hidden B-side gems, we’re here to keep you in the loop and fan-girling right along with us. .....Some of our favorite groups are: SEVENTEEN, ATEEZ, Stray Kids, MONSTA X, GOT7, NCT, EXO, ASTRO, TXT, ENHYPEN, &TEAM, P1Harmony, BOYNEXTDOOR, TWS, NEXZ, 8TURN, CORTIS, POW, NouerA, JO1, NOWZ, RIIZE, CRAVITY, TREASURE, ZEROBASEONE, ALPHA DRIVE ONE, MODYSSEY….. Let’s just say we’re big multi-stans. ....INSIDE THE KDROP:We’ve got a little something for every level of fan, whether you’re a multi-stan or a brand-new listener:COMEBACKS: Every episode, we break down each month’s biggest releases and music videos so you never miss a beat. (And, obviously, Maddie will make sure to update us about how many Skateboards are in the latest Kickflip Music Video.)SEGMENT OF THE MONTH: We dive into fun, random topics like the best KPop songs to add to your Halloween playlists, rank our favorite Ateez Wanteez episodes, and debate who would be the ultimate K-pop Valentine.BEGINNER’S GUIDES: New to a fandom? We’ve got you. Our guides help you learn the members, the viral moments, and the discography of groups you need to know. REALITY CHECK: Join us as we cover the highs and lows of popular survival shows like BOYS PLANET, Road to Kingdom, and more.BTS EXPRESS: A short segment each month where our favorite ARMY (& BFF) Christina always gives us the most important BTS updates and tells us everything we need to know about JK’s latest 5-hour lives......CHAT WITH ELLE & MADDIE!Want to debate your bias wrecker or share your latest album haul? Come hang out with us online!Follow us on Instagram: @The.Kdrop_Kpop_podJoin the Community Discord: https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8 

THE 2025 KDROP AWARDS ARE AMONG US, and Elle & Maddie are here to chat up everything they loved in boy-group KPop this year. Top 10 songs, favorite MV’s, favorite choreos - and allll their new biases and groups they’ve come to love. ....If you know ya girls, you know that they love rookie groups and discovering hidden gems in the KPop world. What did they love from 2025?? How many times does Maddie mention Xinlong (even though he hasn’t even debuted yet)? What was the biggest mystery of KPop in 2025 (and why was it Masato). What prince beckoned Elle during KCON 2025 and became her visual of the year? …..We hope you love this episode, the 4th ANNUAL KDROP KPOP AWARDS!….. They kick it off with their TOP 10 SONGS OF 2025: #10 (07:40)#9 (16:25)#8 (20:11)#7 (24:48)#6 (30:27)#5 (34:33)#4 (39:07)#3 (44:26)#2 (49:08)#1 (53:58)HONORABLE SONG MENTIONS: (59:58)....Christina hands out BTS-AWARDS on the BTS EXPRESS: (1:02:39)…. AND THEY HAND OUT A BUNCH OF OTHER AWARDS, TOO: Album of the Year (1:15:55)Rookie Debut of the Year (1:20:57)Solo of the Year (1:24:38)Girl Group of the Year (1:25:34)Music Video of the Year (1:28:23)Dance Practice of the Year (1:32:39)Best Survival Show Performance Moment (1:36:16)Live Performance of the Year (1:39:25)Best Youtube / Viral Moments of 2024 (1:44:13).....Superlatives: -The Cha Eunwoo Visual of the Year Award: (1:53:03)-The Yeonjun Rookie-it-boy to watch Award: (1:55:13)-The Niki Glow-Up Award: (1:57:31)-The #StillRaining Award for sexiest older idol: (1:59:01)-The Dino Look-at-ma-fit Award: (2:01:22)-The Keeho Bestie Award: (2:04:27)-The I.N. Squishiest Human Award: (2:05:28)-The BSS Funniest Moment of the Year Award: (2:07:13)-The Felix Most Iconic Hair Moment: (2:15:17)-Mystery of the Year (2:16:27) -Lyric of the Year (2:17:03)-Hug of the Year (2:17:17) -The Idol MVP of 2024: (2:18:16)……-All of our New Biases from 2025: (2:19:05).....AND.... WHO WON THE YEAR???? (2:20:55)  …. Finally, they chat up their personal favorite KPop experiences from 2025: (2:23:28)Hopes and dreams for 2026: (2:31:15)…. Exclusive KDROP Joshua Hong interview [Postponed due to Holiday scheduling] (2:34:53).....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

Anyone else need a moment of silence now that the BOYS PLANET series is over for the year 🥹😮‍💨…..Elle & Maddie have been on this B2P journey with y’all since frickin July and have loved every minute of it. Of course, after ALD1 was formed, they had to watch PLANET C: HOME RACE to figure out what happens to Jack (i mean, li zi hao) (and suren)…..While PLANET C: HOME RACE was short, it was still fun and only slightly (super) rigged. The girls talk the final lineup (MODYSS IS HOTTEST Y’ALL), the eliminated contestants they consider the biggest casualties, their love for their fav guys, and the power of Ngan Chau Yuet’s eyebrows (for real tho he cute).…..What are your thoughts on MODYSSEY? On a scale from 1 to Premium Fanmeet at KCON LA 2026, how invested are you gonna be? (OMG it would be so fun if they came to KCON.)…..Stay tuned for THE KDROP’s next reality series! Thanks for hanging out this fall - love y’all!…..If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

Welcome to another segment of REALITY CHECK where the girls chat up PLANET C: HOME RACE and, most importantly, eyebrows!!…..Today’s topic: -HOT & DRAMA team performances -we -The most demoralizing “fan comment cards” in history (sorry, Lynn Lynn. you did good bby)-Chen Bowen girl group supremacy-The rise of Ngan Chau Yuet + he’s def debuting + he’s kinda cute + we respect his work ethic + that face-THIS SHOW IS RAGE BAIT….The girls share their personal favorite contestants, guess on MNET’S favorite contestants (lol), and talk through the end of round 1 of performances. Can’t believe the finale is already here in like 10 business days.The girls are covering PLANET C all month, so come back for our future reactions! And be sure to jump on our Discord chat to make some new friends who are watching, too!⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

SOLAR~ SOLAR~~~…..Lim Jack is BACK and so are we to cover PLANET C: HOME RACE!! Y’all know Elle & Maddie are obsessed with BOYS PLANET and were thrilled to have another MNet show to obsess over. ….Has the budget been slashed in half? Yah. Are we half-expecting them to start collecting &BALLS for the &RING any time now? Yah (and such a deep cut - sorry if that’s too niche for you). Did they buy the “Top 5 Red Chairs” from IKEA? Definitely. Are we still super into it? DUH. …..Join the girls all month as they talk PLANET C week to week! Elle’s a Suren girl while Maddie will always vote for LI ZI HAO. LI. ZI. HAO. But they are having a blast finding out about other contestants and getting some new favs. ( + we always love our Dragon Boy)…..This week, they talk Episode 1:-The Sun HengYu, Xue SuRen & Li ZiHao supremacy this season (Do we think they’re shoe-ins for debut group?)-Thanks for being here, Jack-Can anyone help us know how to pronounce Handsome Guy’s name? (y’all know exactly who we’re talking about)-Please give us more than 5 in debut group!! ….The girls will be covering PLANET C all month, so come back for our future reactions! And be sure to jump on our Discord chat to make some new friends who are watching, too!⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠⁠⁠...If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

8 MAKES 1 TEAM. Maddie binged all 40 episodes of ATEEZ WANTEEZ in like 2 days and the ladies are here to talk about it!!…..Let’s be real - Elle has watched way more ATEEZ content than Maddie over the years (I mean, Wooyoung is her ult soooo), and she’s always been like “Maddie - WATCH WANTEEZ”. Maddie finally did, loved it, and both girls chose their Top 5 Favorite WANTEEZ episodes to chat up on this KDROP ep. …..( Does Maddie have a new ATEEZ bias now??? Maybe!! )…..*WARNING* This episode is kinda slap-happy since Elle had an endoscopy the day of recording, and Maddie had just watched 5 hours straight of WANTEEZ mwahahaahahah enjoy….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(06:30) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “SAY CHEESE!” (for Tom and Jerry’s 85th Anniversary)(08:20) CLOSE YOUR EYES’ 3rd Mini Album “blackout” (kind of made Maddie a fan, not gonna lie)(11:45) HOSHI’s “Fallen Superstar” (just listen it’s great)(11:45) MONSTA X’s “baby blue” (also frickin good. No rapping, though, sad.) (13:56) ATEEZ’s “Choose” (Happy ATINY day!)(15:36) NCT DREAM’s “Beat It Up” (Maddie has kind of a hot take on this one)(20:01) NEXZ’s “Next To Me” (ANY. CONCEPT. KINGS.)(21:35) Cha Eunwoo’s “SATURDAY PREACHER” + “Sweet Papaya” (MV’s of the month!!!)(25:48) Stray Kids’ “Do It” + EP “DO IT” (this pre-chorus is heavenly)(30:17) RIIZE’s “Fame” (MADDIE. LOVES. RIIZE.)(33:06) NOWZ’s “HomeRUN” + Single album “PLAY BALL” (this is an objectively great song + they’re wearing deconstructed baseballs. A+++)(37:25) JUNGWOO (NCT)’s “SUGAR” (you had me at torso stickers)(39:25) VERIVERY’s “RED (Beggin’)” + Single album “Lost and Found” (Kangmin main character!!)(43:28) ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s *Pre-Debut* “FORMULA” (ALLYZ UNITE!!!!!!!!)….(47:21) Who won the comebacks for us? ….(49:26) OTHER KPOP NEWSPLANET C: HOME RACE starting this week!!SEVENTEEN Thirst Tweets Pt. 2KickFlip launched their lightstick and GUESS WHAT’S ON IT2025 MAMA Awards(57:09) Elle saw RIIZE in concert and you guys she kinda likes them now it’s a Christmas miracle!!!!…..(1:02:58) BTS EXPRESS……The Best of ATEEZ WANTEEZ(1:11:22) A little rundown on ATEEZ(1:17:16) Maddie gives a quick overview of the WANTEEZ episode concepts(1:28:54) The girls choose their Top 5 WANTEEZ eps of all time(2:16:00) Elle shouts out other ATEEZ content to watch(2:18:55) WHO’S MADDIE’S NEW BIAS???…..(2:23:41) Joshua Hong interview *postponed* due to an existing appointmentIf you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

The girls are here today to talk JYP Game Caterers!!….If you’ve never watched Game Caterers before, it’s when Producer Nah (WE LUV HIM) gathers groups of idols to play games. And… that’s it HAHA. Always a good time.….JYP gathered 40 idols from 10 different groups: 2PM, DAY6, TWICE, Stray Kids, ITZY, Xdinary Heroes, NMIXX, NiZiU, NEXZ, & KickFlip (oh, and J.Y. PARK himself). They played games all day and we would totally recommend watching it. It’s all on YouTube!!…..P.S. We’re obsessed with DAY6’s WONPIL now….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(06:04) TWS’s “OVERDRIVE” + Mini Album “play hard” (making my heart KOONG KOONGGGG)(11:18) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “Hollywood Action” + Mini Album “The Action” (choreo of the month!!)(14:28) JO1”s “Handz in my Pocket” + Mini Album “Handz in my Pocket” (frickin iconic. CAN YOU IMAGINE)(19:25) DKB’s “Irony” + Mini Album “Emotion” (Elle is obsessed)(24:37) NEXZ’s “Beat-Boxer” + Mini Album “Beat-Boxer” (also listen to I’m Him!!!)(29:22) TEMPEST’s Mini Album “As I Am” (watch the MV for “In The Dark” it’s fascinating) (34:36) &TEAM’s “Back to Life” + Korean debut Mini Album “Back to Life” (LISTEN TO LUNATIC!)(39:25) XLOV’s “Rizz” + Mini Album “UXLXVE” (maddie also luvs the splits)(42:40) NEWBEAT’s “Look So Good” + Mini Album “LOUDER THAN EVER” (this album has no business going this hard)(48:16) YEONJUN’s Mini Album “NO LABELS: PART 01” (made to be watched)(52:30) Mark Tuan’s Mini Album “Silhouette” (listen to this in the car)(54:44) JUSTB’s Mini Album “SNOW ANGEL” (EDM)….(57:02) Who won the comebacks?? (this was HARD)….(59:00) What we’re looking forward to in KPOP(1:01:35) Other KPop news….(1:02:22) We all went to P1Harmony’s MOST WANTED tour and we’re here to talk about it!!(1:13:45) Elle’s going to a RIIZE concert and it’s the most ironic thing ever (she’s gonna luv it)(1:18:52) ALPHA DRIVE ONE UPDATES (bc we’re obsessed)….(1:28:16) BTS EXPRESS….JYP GAME CATERERS (1:46:10)(1:46:55) The 40 idols who participated(2:04:28) OPENING CEREMONIES(2:19:18) The Newspaper Game(2:22:30) Character Quiz(2:25:25) Word Relay(2:29:32) Strawberry Banana Apple Game(2:36:12) Dizzy Picture Game(2:39:35) Random Dance Play….(2:45:07) Our thoughts on the JYP company dynamic(2:46:18) Our standout players + SUPERLATIVES….(2:51:13) Joshua Hong Interview postponed due to the L.A. Lakers game (congrats, Josh!!!).....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

Maddie knows nothing about KPop plushies, y’all, but Christina and Elle are pup-sessed. (sorry)…ANITEEZ, MINITEEN, BT21, SKZOO…. Elle made a KPop plushy powerpoint (this is how we use our college degrees) to teach Maddie allll about the world of stuffed kpop keychain things and why she needs to get into them. Is Maddie converted? Is she about to go and buy a Joshua Hong deer plushy? LISTEN TO FIND OUT….p.s. save yourself and don’t google the monsta x ones. just don’t. ….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(06:30) CIX’s “WONDER YOU” (what in the name of shirtless sailors. elle luvs)(12:40) CORTIS’s “JoyRide” and “Lullaby” MV’s (coca cola commercial)(19:00) AL(H)OURS’s “READY 2 RUMBLE” (“this screams maddie” -christina)(21:57) AxMxP’s *DEBUT* “I Did It” (anyone else watch “Spring of Youth?”)(24:44) IDID’s *DEBUT* “CHAN-RAN” (maddie: “they should have debuted with this”. elle: “this IS their debut”)(29:48) D.O.’s “DUMB” (feat. PENOMECO) (the king of MV’s, as per usual)(31:49) TREASURE’s “EVERYTHING” (MV of the week!!!)(38:12) KickFlip’s “My First Love Song” (y’all do NOT want to know how many skateboards are in this one)(42:07) TWS’s “Head Shoulders Knees Toes” (subway grunge)(45:32) The KingDom’s “Last Flower” (christina watched it 5 times)(46:53) P1Harmony’s 1st English Album, “EX” + Title Track “EX” (WE ARE OBSESSED)(52:51) CxM’s “5,4,3 (Pretty Woman) (feat. Lay Bankz) (scoups + mingyu are L.A. boyzzz)(54:43) WHO WON THE COMEBACKS?….(55:32) WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO IN KPOP…..(1:18:00) BTS EXPRESS….THE ULTIMATE(ish) GUIDE TO KPOP PLUSHIES:(1:30:19) BT21 (BTS)(1:35:22) SKZOO (Stray Kids)(1:38:32) ANITEEZ (ATEEZ)(1:42:17) MINITEEN (SEVENTEEN)(1:49:11) PPULBATU (TXT)(1:52:00) ATEEZ MIGHTEEZ(1:55:48) FIM’S CLUB (LE SSERAFIM)(2:01:20) SOM MOONG CHILL (NCT 127)(2:03:45) Dreamiez (NCT DREAM)(2:06:35) Zeronies (ZEROBASEONE)(2:08:40) CCREW (CRAVITY)(2:11:49) BBNEXDO (BOYNEXTDOOR)(2:13:29) Xdinary Monsters (Xdinary Heroes)(2:16:09) MONMUNGCHI (MONSTA X)…….(2:25:44) Joshua Hong interview *POSTPONED* due to fashion week conflict!! We’ll get him on next time to talk his fav. plushies!).....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

BOYS II PLANET is officially over and we would just like to say.... ice on my teeth, ice on my teeth....…..Maddie, Elle and Ori all agree that this season of BOYS PLANET was one of their favorite survival shows ever (and they’ve seen a lot). The cross-cultural friendships formed by the contestants and the way they supported each other through to the end was so special to watch. THE HUG TO END ALL HUGS between xinlong and zihao post-finale will live on in our hearts FOREVER. (shout out to all the ppl on the internet making edits with taylor swift songs. bless)…..The girls talk it all in today’s finale episode: Masato talking when it’s not his turn (classic), Li Zi Hao getting more screen time than most of the finalists (deserved), Junseo’s hot brother (u know), Xinlong’s acceptance speech (U KNOW), and every amazingly annoying Kangmin moment that MNet finally decided to air (we luv u). ……They also talk about the season in general and give out some well-earned KDROP SUPERLATIVES: Who was the reaction king this season? Who did the most with the least screen time?  Who had the biggest glow-up? THE GIRLS TELL ALL. …..(it’s also amazing how many times we mention lim jack in this episode. ur welcome i guess?)….In true MNet style, this episode is longer than it needs to be - BUT THAT’S THE CHARM OF BOYSPLANET, right?? We hope you enjoy every bit of (non-rigged) fun on today’s episode of REALITY CHECK….BOYS II PLANET FINALE:(06:14) The finale starts: signal song, exit interviews with the finalists, talking to eliminated B2P contestants in the audience, the star-master appreciation ceremony(16:27) THE NAME REVEAL (lol)(21:52) Brat Attitude performance team(30:30) Never Been 2 Heaven performance team(38:48) Chunbae treat making, self evaluations by past contestants, the letters (*sob*)(46:05) How To Fly performance(48:06) The night-before-the-finale staged pajama party….ALD1 MEMBER REVEAL(55:29) It’s time to announce the members of ALPHA DRIVE ONE!!(58:09) Sanghyeon(1:03:15) Leo(1:05:35) Jia Hao(1:13:15) Geonwoo(1:14:16) Xinlong(1:18:39) Sangwon(1:23:01) Anxin(1:24:51) Junseo….(1:28:40) Kangmin getting 9th(1:30:49) EVERYONE HUGGING EACH OTHER + other b-role footage from after the finale(1:33:56) How many votes each debuted member got(1:35:15) PLANET C: HOME RACE (we’re def covering!!!)…..(1:37:06) OUR FIRST THOUGHTS on ALD1 + the group as a whole……(1:45:08) THE KDROP “BOYS2PLANET” SUPERLATIVES: -The Jay Chang Award for “Best Reactions”-The ILAND Jay Award for “Most Embarrassing / Endearing Moment”-The Yundeok Award for “Best Display of Athleticism”-The Bangchan Award for “Best Nude Moment”-The Niki Award for “Biggest Glow-up”-The Cha Woonki Award for “Biggest Class Clown”-The Eunsang Award for “Most Extra Actor”-The Wang Zihao Award for “Doing the Most With the Least Screen Time”-The Daisuke Award for “Cutest Maknae”-The Eunkwang Award for “Best Hyung”-The Mattbin / Haobin Award for “Best Besties”-The Jiang Fan Award for “Most Devastating Early Elimination”-The Jongho Award for “Biggest Secret Weapon”-The Yuseop “Swagger Award”-The Junpyo Award for “Best Leader”-The Mayfly Love Poem Award for “Best Single Moment of the Show”-The JL “MVP Award” / The Hwanwoong “Ace of Ace Award”…..(2:15:43) How do we think B2P ranks with the other survival shows we’ve seen?(2:21:58) How invested are we gonna be in ALPHA DRIVE ONE? (hint: very lol)(2:23:20) Our hopes and dreams for ALPHA DRIVE ONE (화이팅, boys!!!)…..We’ll see y’all in December for PLANET C: HOME RACE!!!! …..If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠)...... Finally, jump on THE KDROP / YA GIRL’s Discord!! You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

WE MUST RALLY Y’ALL SANGWON P02 HE IS NOT SAFE I REPEAT HE IS NOT SAFE…..said us never (except ori. she would say this)…..Welcome to the FINAL ELIMINATIONS of BOYS II PLANET. What even is our life after this frickin show is over (i mean, this effing show.) What is life if not collecting alpha energy to get planet cards I MEANNN ??….The girls are back to say VOTE XINLONG *cough* I mean to talk the final eliminations of B2P! We have arrived at our (MASATO FREE) TOP 16 and have many, many reddit-inspired thoughts about how this will all pan out. ….Who do we think is “safe” going into the finale? (basically no one ESPECIALLY NOT SANGWO—)  ….Who should be the wildcard 9th member producer pick? (donggyu) ….What would be a better group name option than A1PHA? (any name. truly truly any name. pick any name)….Let’s just sayyyy we’re just waiting for them to announce the C-Planet spin-off show so that we can vote Li Zi Hao every day of our lives. We have loved BOYS II PLANET so much and are so nervy for this finale!! …..We’ll be back next week for DEBUT GROUP THOUGHTS. Happy voting, everyone!....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

It’s def nottttt the middle of the year, but hi we’re here for our MID-YEAR KPOP CHECK IN!!….2025 has already brought us sooooo much good (boy group) kpop and Elle and Maddie are here to talk all about it. Who has been winning the year for us this year? Which songs can we not get enough of? …We couldn’t wait until our end of the year awards to shout out some of our fav kpop content this year, so enjoy this episode of us gushing about the songs and groups we can’t get enough of in 2025!…..WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(06:10) idntt’s debut “Storm”, “Boytude” and “You Never Met” (interesting concept, idntt?) (sorry)(11:26) AMPERS&ONE’s “That’s That” + EP “LOUD & PROUD” (plz listen to our pod, kyrell)(17:40) ZOONIZINI’s (ASTRO) “Some Things Never Change” + EP “DICE” (thank you for never changing, Jinjin and MJ!!!!)(21:24) CORTIS debut “What You Want” + “GO!” (ok we all know this is the greatest thing out right now)(26:22) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “Count To Love” (frickin adorable japanese release)(29:32) 8TURN’s “Electric Heart” (GREAT JOB ALEX!!!!!!!)(32:12) Stray Kids’s “CEREMONY” + Album “KARMA” (sports)(38:48) JUSTB’s “Too Late” (Y2K goodness!!!!)(40:38) JAEHYUN’s (NCT127) “Timeless” (bro kept this in the vault forever)(43:44) KickFlip’s “Band-Aid” (i counted. there are 93 skateboards in this MV)(46:26) TREASURE’s “PARADISE” (thx for teaching me who all the members are, elle)(56:01) ZEROBASEONE’s “ICONIK” (best zb1 track to date, says maddie)(1:00:29) MONSTA X’s “N the Front” + Album “THE X” (this is great. thank you for being here today. ur all so frickin hot. especially u, I.M. great music. much like. i am woman. so hot.)….(1:08:21) Who won the comebacks for us this month?….(1:09:17) What we’re looking forward to in KPop…..MID(ish) 2025 KPOP CHECK IN:(1:13:57) Which concerts have we gone to this year? Which were the best?(1:28:08) Some of our fav songs from 2025 so far(1:38:07) 2025 debuts that are catching our eye (1:38:47) Groups that we’ve loved getting into this year(1:45:05) Our hopes and dreams for the rest of 2025….*POSTPONED* We apologize, but our Joshua Hong (SEVENTEEN) interview is postponed until next episode due to scheduling conflicts. Thank you for your understanding!If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

I need to write an episode description but all I can think about is how cat Masato is looking for a caretaker.....Ummmm hi you guys we're here to talk the semi-finals of BOYS II PLANET. Our friendships (may) be intact, Elle is channeling her inner Kangmin-rage, Maddie is sitting pretty on her Xinlong-cloud, and Ori is trying to defend Sangwon by blaming MNet when we all know the real culprit here is Geonwoo.....What's your fav original song from this week? Did we have a "Say My Name" moment here in season 2? (don't say sugar high.) Did y'all pick a new one-vote or is yours staying strong?....Enjoy our discussion on the BOYS II PLANET's semi-final round!.....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

M-NET is back with BOYS II PLANET and you know the girls are in for the drama!!…BOYS II PLANET is a KPop survival show, featuring 156 contestants of all different nationalities and backgrounds. They are competing for a spot in “ZEROBASETWO” lol, or whatever they’re gonna call the final lineup. Maddie, Elle and Ori are always in for the M-NET edit and the crazy reddit theories that come with any season of BP.….This week on Reality Check: -LI ZI HAOOO LI ZI HAOOOO LI ZI HAOOOO-MADDIE IS EXCITED about one guy's ranking in particular heheheheheh-We get into alll the eliminatons and who made it into the Top 24-Who are our current Top 3? Our one-vote?-We chat the next mission + our predictions and hopes-Thank you, San, for being here today…..The girls will be covering B2P all season, so come back for our future reactions! And be sure to jump on our Discord chat to make some new friends who are watching, too! ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠⁠If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

M-NET is back with BOYS II PLANET and you know the girls are in for the drama!!…BOYS II PLANET is a KPop survival show, featuring 156 contestants of all different nationalities and backgrounds. They are competing for a spot in “ZEROBASETWO” lol, or whatever they’re gonna call the final lineup. Maddie, Elle and Ori are always in for the M-NET edit and the crazy reddit theories that come with any season of BP.….This week on Reality Check: -The girls' bias shows with which performances are their favs LOL-Jia Hao finally getting recognition with these fancam views!!-LET'S DEBUT, XINLONG (says maddie)-Yumeki got done diry (we luv u yumeki)-PARK DONGGYU YOU HAVE THE BEST VOCALS ON THIS SHOW HAS NO ONE EVER TOLD YOU…..The girls will be covering B2P all season, so come back for our future reactions! And be sure to jump on our Discord chat to make some new friends who are watching, too! ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠⁠If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

M-NET is back with BOYS II PLANET and you know the girls are in for the drama!!…BOYS II PLANET is a KPop survival show, featuring 156 contestants of all different nationalities and backgrounds. They are competing for a spot in “ZEROBASETWO” lol, or whatever they’re gonna call the final lineup. Maddie, Elle and Ori are always in for the M-NET edit and the crazy reddit theories that come with any season of BP.….This week on Reality Check: -LET’S TALK THE FIRST OFFICIAL RANKING + ELIMINATION-Did Sexy guy truly fall asleep in eliminations or  ???? hehehehehe-What rank do you have to be at this point to have a chance at debut?-The girls compare this season’s first elimination to Season 1’s stats-JUSTICE FOR JAYDER AND JIANG PAN…..The girls will be covering B2P all season, so come back for our future reactions! And be sure to jump on our Discord chat to make some new friends who are watching, too! ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠⁠If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

LEEEEET’S KCON!!!…..If y’all know Maddie and Elle, you know that we love KCON LA. You can catch them at everrrrrrry stage all weekend as they celebrate the barricades they can only achieve at KCON. (bc, let’s be real, they don’t get barricade at any other concert ever)….Today they’re here to chat KCON LA 2025 and all their adventures! Discovering new groups (heyyy NEWBEAT, hey 82MAJOR, hey JO1!!!) and seeing old artists they’ve loved forever (P1Harmony, ZB1, Jackson Wang, Hwasa, ECTTT)….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(04:33) ZEROBASEONE’s “Slam Dunk” (Kenny Ortega wants his uniforms back)(09:57) IDID’s pre-debut “STEP IT UP” (MONSTA X’s grandchildren)(14:07) THE BOYZ’S “Stylish” and “Aura” (gahhhhhhhh we want more for THE BOYZ we love u kevin)(18:26) XHAN & XOUL’s “Waste no Time” (Seunghan’s new debut - cheering him on!!)(22:14) EVNNE’s “How Can I Do” (24:55) YOUNITE’s “BOMBA” (we need a MV!!)(27:50) NEWBEAT’s “Cappuccino” (our new fav song!!!!!!)…..(32:25)OTHER KPOP NEWS-8/13: JINJIN & MJ (ASTRO) unit - ZOONIZINI-8/21: 8TURN’s  “Electric Heart” -8/22: Stray Kids’s “Karma”-9/1: ZEROBASEONE’s (Never Say Never) -9/1: MONSTA X’s “The X♾️”-SEVENTEEN World tour…..(39:57) BTS EXPRESS….(49:50) What even is KCON LA? What were our thoughts on this year’s KCON?(57:11) What does a typical day at KCON look like?….(1:01:25) FRIDAY -We saw NEWBEAT 20 feet away and fell in love-Turns out you can see 82MAJOR just yapping away whenever you want (thanks, Yechan)-Elle finally saw CRAVITY!!-Lee Youngji is frickin hilarious-Maddie’s first regret: not spending enough time at So Soo-bin’s stage-MARK LEE THANKS FOR THE GREAT TIME-We all thought Saja Boys were coming for sure-HANBIN tutting!!!…..(1:23:42) SATURDAY-Maddie was convinced she was gonna meet SHOWNU-We luv’d the BOYS II PLANET booth way too much-Official thanks to the hot guy from the Olive Young booth-Everyone and their mother made it out to the ZB1 Artist Stage-QUEEN HWASA REIGN FOREVER!!!!!-We love the KPOP COWBOY (thanks for dancing XOXO)-MONSTA XXXXXXXXXXXXXX UR SO HOTTTTTT-Everyone go and google Zhang Hao and Yuqi’s duet stage NOW. ….(1:50:42) SUNDAY-Maddie auditioned for the HxW dream stage!-Elle went to CRAVITY’s meet & greet (and has some advice)-WE FELL IN LOVE WITH JO1!!!!!!! (prince Junki!!)-Roy Kim is dreamy as crap-P1Harmony’s Artist Stage was littttt-NEWBEAT ripping their shirts off was a MOMENT-Maddie finally saw RIIZE!-HOSHI/WOOZI CAME AND CONQUERED…..(2:16:00) What do we love about KCON every year?….(2:20:07) Apologies for the Joshua Hong interview conflict! Next time!....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

BOYS II PLANET is totally underway and the girls are HOOKED. (Don't let Elle convince you she wants shorter episodes - SHE DOESN'T.)…BOYS II PLANET is a KPop survival show, featuring 156 contestants of all different nationalities and backgrounds. They are competing for a spot in “ZEROBASETWO” lol, or whatever they’re gonna call the final lineup. Maddie, Elle and Ori are always in for the M-NET edit and the crazy reddit theories that come with any season of BP.….This week on Reality Check: -Maddie is freaking THRILLED that XINLONG might actually be MNet's baby (GIVE HIM ALLLLL THE EDITS!!!)-Our boy Jia Hao is getting completely Wong Zi-hao'd and we're sad about it-Ori has a hot take on her favorite performance of the week (it's a bit of a plot twist..... in our opinion...)-They talk their current Top 8, and also the Top 8 they actually think might have a chance-ANYONE ELSE COLLECTING PLANET CARDS?!? LOLOLOL…..The girls will be covering B2P all season, so come back for our future reactions! And be sure to jump on our Discord chat to make some new friends who are watching, too! ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠⁠.....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

M-NET is back with BOYS II PLANET and you know the girls are in for the drama!!…BOYS II PLANET is a KPop survival show, featuring 156 contestants of all different nationalities and backgrounds. They are competing for a spot in “ZEROBASETWO” lol, or whatever they’re gonna call the final lineup. Maddie, Elle and Ori are always in for the M-NET edit and the crazy reddit theories that come with any season of BP.….This week on Reality Check: -The girls talk the CUTSSSS THAT WERE MADEEE-Which group is reigning supreme at this point - K or C? -Their preliminary favs and who is getting their vote-FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS, JACK…..The girls will be covering B2P all season, so come back for our future reactions! And be sure to jump on our Discord chat to make some new friends who are watching, too! ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠⁠If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

CALLING ALL MONBEBE’S!!! (and/or enjoyers of hot and grown men)……Today the girls are talking MONSTAAAA X!!! They took way too long to get into this group, as seems to be their problem, and let me tell you Maddie is absolutely freaking obsessed with I.M’s nose, I.M’s hair, that one line where he’s like “LOOK IN MY EYES. STRAIGHT INTO MY EYES.” yah. ….If you’re new to THE KDROP Beginner’s Guides, they’re a perfect way to get into a new kpop group (or just hear us gush about a group you already know and love). We hope you love the Elle, Maddie, Nas and Meg’s take on MONSTA X and we hope you learn something about this amazing (and under appreciated) 3rd gen boy group along the way!….Other KROP Beginner’s Guides you can check out: Stray Kids, BTS, 8TURN, TREASURE, NouerA, GOT7, SEVENTEEN, THE BOYZ, BOYNEXTDOOR, P1Harmony, TWS, and ZEROBASEONE. (And more to come!!! Let us know the next group we gotta do!) (yesss, we know we know an ATEEZ one is on it’s way DUH!!!)….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(03:58) D.O.’s 1st Full Album “BLISS” + TT “SING ALONG” (no skip album!!!)(06:20) NOWZ’s EP “Ignition” + Tracks “EVERGLOW” + “Problem Child” (watch the Problem Child dance practice video now!!!)(09:35) CLOSE YOUR EYES’ 2nd Mini Album “Snowy Summer” (funnest MV award)(12:58) TWICE’s “THIS IS FOR” (alll the ladies that don’t get HYPEDDD ENOUGH)(14:53) BLACKPINK’s “JUMP” (super fun dance music)(16:13) ATEEZ’s “GOLDEN HOUR: Part.3” + TT “In Your Fantasy” (DING DING WE HAVE A WINNER)(23:35) NCT DREAM’s Full Album “Go Back to the Future” + Tracks “BTTF” + “CHILLER” (it’s almost there for us)(27:15) Yoon San-ha’s (ASTRO) EP “CHAMELEON” + TT “EXTRA VIRGIN” (soooo fun!!!! sooo hot!!!)(31:02) Jackson Wang’s Album “MAGICMAN2” + TT “Made Me a Man” (this album is incredible - also, he’s naked)(36:43) WayV’s 7th Mini Album “BIG BANDS” (we liked it, but still want more for them! Team WayV! <3))(41:30) 1VERSE’s *DEBUT* “Multiverse” + “Shattered” (LUVD Multiverse, felt like Shattered lacked. But always and forever KENNY BIAS)(46:57) ONE PACT’s “YES, NO, MAYBE” (we love them and they’re soooo swaggy here!)….(49:34) Who won the COMEBACKS for us?….(50:11) OTHER KPOP NEWS:-Upcoming Comebacks: THE BOYZ (7/28), EVNNE (8/4), BOYNEXTDOOR (8/18), ZEROBASEONE (9/1) + MONSTA X!!!! (9/1)-Big Hit’s new boy group to debut on August 18!-The girls saw ATEEZ in Atlanta for the IN YOUR FANTASY tour-Yunho (ATEEZ) is starring in a JDrama-Elle talks her Baekhyun concert experience (he was adorable)….(1:00:32) Can we talk how many groups are touring the U.S. this fall??(1:06:01) Maddie and Elle are about to be consumed by BOYS II PLANET (watch it with us! Also check out our REALITY CHECK series where we cover it week by week!)(1:08:15) We’re going to KCON LA this weekend!!!!…(1:11:25) BTS Express….A Beginner’s Guide to MONSTA X(1:23:25) GROUP INTRO (all the basic stuff you gotta know)(1:30:33) How we all got into MONSTA X + our first impressions ….MEMBER BREAKDOWN(1:42:05) Shownu(1:51:15) Minhyuk(1:57:09) Kihyun (2:03:25) Hyungwon(2:08:48) Joohoney(2:16:12) I.M (aka: sexiest man alive) ….(2:30:07) Our fav MONSTA X songs + albums(2:36:10) Our fav MONSTA X MV’s and performances(2:38:49) All the MONSTA X stuff you gotta watch on YouTube (2:43:45) What do we love about MONSTA X?….(2:47:01) Joshua Hong Interview *postponed* due to Perfume Convention conflict. Come back next week!!!….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠).... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

M-NET is back with BOYS II PLANET and you know the girls are in for the drama!!…BOYS II PLANET is a KPop survival show, featuring 156 contestants of all different nationalities and backgrounds. They are competing for a spot in “ZEROBASETWO” lol, or whatever they’re gonna call the final lineup. Maddie, Elle and Ori are always in for the M-NET edit and the crazy reddit theories that come with any season of BP.….This week on Reality Check: -The girls react to episodes 1 & 2 of B2P, which feature our first glimpse of the contestants and some preliminary auditions-Chk Chk Boom Guy supremacy-What are our thoughts on the “already debuted idol” category this year??-Who are our front runners so far? (and why is is Lim Jack)…..The girls will be covering B2P all season, so come back for our future reactions! And be sure to jump on our Discord chat to make some new friends who are watching, too! https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠.....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Remember all those guys from BOYS PLANET, the ones that didn’t make ZEROBASEONE? Ever wondered what they’re doing now?…..Well, Elle and Maddie are kinda obsessed with gen 5 boy groups, so we’re here to fill you in! They talk EVNNE, Ampers&One, ONE PACT, XLOV, TIOT, and TOZ, all groups built off of contestants from BOYS PLANET. And, just to say, all great KPop groups with amazing content and music!!…..We hope you love this fun KDROP special episode reminiscing on BOYS PLANET Season 1 - posted the same day that BOYS PLANET Season 2 airs in America! Are y’all watching?? …..WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(4:38) BE BOYS’ “I’M SO SORRY, BUT I LOVE YOU” *DEBUT* (so many familiar faces from MakeMate1!!)(7:29) CRAVITY’s “SET NET GO?!” (thankful it’s not about amniotic fluid. lol)(11:40) POW’s “Being Tender” (Y’ALL. THEY’RE SO TENDER)(13:25) KATSEYE’s “Gabriela” + “Gameboy” (they just don’t miss)(16:06) ONEUS’s “X” (Hwanwoong rapper?????)(18:18) NouerA’s “n (number of cases)” (STAN NOUERA!!!!!)(24:22) AHOF’s “Rendezvous” *DEBUT* (gahhhhh we wanna like it but…. sports?)(30:04) Who won the COMEBACKS for us?….(30:42) OTHER KPOP NEWS:-New album releases: D.O. (BLISS), TWICE (THIS IS FOR), ATEEZ (GOLDEN HOUR PT. 3 “In Your Fantasy), NCT DREAM (Go Back to the Future), YOON SAN-HA (ASTRO) (CHAMELEON), WayV (BIG BANDS), TXT (The Star Chapter: TOGETHER)-ENHYPEN has a DINGO Killing Voice!!-SEVENTEEN Buzzfeed Thirst Tweet video HAHAHAHAH …..(38:35) BTS Express….BOYS PLANET SEASON 1: Where are they now?(47:02) What even is BOYS PLANET?(49:09) Quick talk on ZEROBASEONE ….Groups that were formed out of BOYS PLANET:(1:04:26) EVNNE(1:18:44) Ampers&One(1:30:56) ONE PACT(1:42:26) XLOV(1:49:47) TIOT(1:58:42) TOZ….(2:02:54) Other memorable BOYS PLANET contestants and what they’re up to (WE SEE YOU, YUSEOP!!) (2:07:47) Why was BOYS PLANET so iconic? What do we want from BOYS PLANET 2?(2:14:45) Other boy-group survival show recs….(2:16:58) Announcement about scheduled Joshua Hong interview…If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

The Pod Sisters are here to do a very special episode on Kpop Demon Hunters! The world is going CRAZY about this movie — and FOR GOOD REASON. They HAD to come talk about it and fangirl over EVERYTHING!Kpop Demon Hunters is a children’s film that premiered on Netflix and is currently blowing up. The characters are great, the storyline is strong, THE SOUNDTRACK BANGS, and the way it highlights Korean culture — both historically and through a K-pop lens — has been incredible to see.The film centers around a famed K-pop girl group called Hundrix. Rumi, Mira, and Zoey lead a double life as demon hunters, protecting and maintaining a magical barrier named the Honmoon. Drama ensues when a new boy group enters the K-pop world — a group secretly formed by demons.Throughout the movie, the girls learn more about themselves and come to accept who they truly are. This children’s movie is action-packed, blending idol culture, music, humor, and heart — all wrapped up into one.Kpop Demon Hunters is available now on Netflix. Add the soundtrack to your playlist ASAP!If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow!   https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

THE BOYS ARE BACK so you knowwww we had to finally drop a beginner’s guide on BTS!…..Elle and Maddie are joined today by the beautiful and intelligent CHRISTINA, their BTS correspondent and best friend. She loves BTS and we had so much fun getting the lowdown on everything BANGTAN with her in today’s guide. …..Whether you’ve been into BTS since debut, or are still learning your favorite songs, you’ll love this podcast ep! …..WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(09:12) ITZY’s “Girls Will Be Girls” (will be girls will be girls)(11:50) IZNA’s “BEEP” (cute!!)(14:00) HxW’s “ECHO” (obvi we love Hoshi + Woozi and shout out these powerhouse dancers!)(15:57) Stray Kids’s “HOLLOW” (deep lyrics and obvi a great performance)(18:18) n.SSign’s “Itty Bitty” (this has Elle written all over it)(20:22) XLOV’s “1&Only” (this dance is amazing!!!!)(23:08) ATEEZ’s “Lemon Drop” + Golden Hour PT. 3 (hot. all of them. all the time.)(30:13) j-hope’s “Killin’ it Girl” (def a new look, but we think it’ll grow on us)(32:35) Isaac Hong’s “In You” (swoon boat and beautiful song)(34:30) HOSHI’s “I Want You Back” (look it up on YouTube - Christina’s fav)(36:48) ILLIT’s “Billyeoon Goyang (Do the Dance)” (super cutesy but we kinda like)(39:35) KANGDANIELS’s “Episode” (Elle is obsessed with this MV)(41:10) Who won the COMEBACKS for us??….(41:52) OTHER KPOP NEWS:-ENHYPEN dropped a Killing Voice!!-CRAVITY’s 2nd Full Album is coming and dangggg these promo pics are unique LOLOL-AHOF debut is here! (Universe League debut group)-MADDIE FINALLY WATCHED JAY’S BON JOVI COVER. YOU GUYS.…..(54:00) Maddie + Christina talk Stray Kids Tour -  Orlando + LA(1:05:00) Christina talks FESTA 2025….A Beginner’s Guide to BTS(1:10:42) Group intro + How 방탄소년단 got their start(1:22:42) How Elle + Maddie first heard about BTS(1:35:08) How Christina got into BTS….MEMBER BREAKDOWN(1:41:58) RM(1:54:00) Jin(2:00:32) Suga (2:08:00) j-hope(2:19:09) Jimin(2:28:00) V(2:42:22) Jung-kook….(2:52:55) Our fav BTS songs + albums(2:59:48) Our fav BTS MV’s and performances(3:02:38) All the BTS stuff you gotta watch on YouTube (Elle breaks down her fav Run BTS eps and y’all she’s watched a LOT)(3:09:43) What do we love about BTS?….(3:12:18) Joshua Hong Interview *postponed* due to schedule conflicts. Come back next week!....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ ....And Christina just started an exclusive BTS instagram, so give that a follow! https://www.instagram.com/bts_express_the.kdrop?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

The girls are here today to talk about a small, indie group you may not know called Stray Kids!…..(LOLOL. We joke we joke. WE JOKE. )….OF COURSE y’all already love Stray Kids!! But the girls are here to hype them up even more and maybe share a few details you didn’t already know. ....Maddie, Elle and Meg are all big SKZ fans and wanted to share allll the things they love about one of the greatest groups in KPop. We hope you love this “Beginner’s Guide to Stray Kids”!…..WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(05:02) KickFlip’s “FREEZE” (KPop meets “She’s the Man”)(08:58) SEVENTEEN’s “HAPPY BURSTDAY” 10th Anniversay Album + TT “THUNDER” (ALO ALO T.H.U.N.D.E.R. ALO)(16:07) TEN’s “Silence” + Japanese Album “Humanity” (deep lyrics and amazing song)(18:22) HWAN-WOONG’s “RADAR” (actual face genius! We love ONEUS’s Hwanwooong!)(20:22) VANNER’s “Goodbye & Hello” (soooo is this goodbye??? Or hello????? Vanner???)(22:08) Mark Tuan’s “High as You” (100% could be played at Hollister)(24:26) ENHYPEN’s “Bad Desire (With or Without You)” + Mini Album “DESIRE:UNLEASH” (our desire is unleashed WE LUV THIS!!)(29:25) Jackson Wang’s “Hate to Love” (simplest MV of all time - beautiful song)(31:42) XD’s “Falling Stars” (formerly XEED - give them support!)(33:22) BAEKHYUN’s “Chocolate” (cheekiest MV ever)(35:56) DOYOUNG’s 2nd Album “Soar” + TT “Memory” (is he a robot in this MV + we love his voice!!)(39:27) aeon’s DEBUT “The Blue Sun” (&TEAM’s little brother group! GAKU BIAS!!)(42:14) Who won the COMEBACKS for us??….(43:52) OTHER KPOP NEWS:-CRAVITY Rebrand + new leaders-POW’s North American tour cancelled!! (SOB!!!)-NOUERA’S FIRST UPCOMING COMEBACK!!-ASTRO’s “Stargraphy” concert - with Rocky!-NOWADAYS changed their name to NOWZ-Not BOYS PLANET 2 with 160 contestants OMG (u knowwww we watching tho)-Jackon Wang is coming to KCON!-Meg is gonna meet JAY B + Has a WOOYOUNG FANCALL (elle is jealoussss) ….(54:03) BTS Express…(1:18:54) We all saw Stray Kids for their dominATE tour!! (ALL THE DETAILS)….A Beginner’s Guide to Stray Kids(1:42:33) Group intro + how we got into Stray Kids(1:53:52) Bang Chan(2:05:14) Lee Know(2:11:01) Changbin(2:15:57) Hyunjin(2:22:55) Han(2:31:30) Felix(2:39:23) Seungmin(2:45:26) I.N.(2:51:38) Stray Kids units….(2:54:05) Our fav Stray Kids songs(3:00:20) All the Stray Kids stuff you gotta watch on YouTube (live performances, dance practices, variety content, ect.)(3:10:02) What do we love about Stray Kids? ….(3:15:05) Joshua Hong Interview *postponed* due to 10th Anniversary “HAPPY BURSTDAY” promotions.....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ .... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

How many &BALLS does it take to fill the &RING?!!WE’RE HERE TO FIND OUT.….As y’all know, Maddie and Elle luv their KPop survival shows. They're always looking for a new one to watch - whether it’s airing now or it came out years ago. ....So today they’re here to talk &AUDITION with their two great friends, Ori and Becca!….&AUDITION is the Hybe Lablels survival show from 2022 that formed the K/JPop group &TEAM. If you’ve been paying attention to the KPop world lately, you know that &TEAM has been frickin rocking it since their debut. And the girls are here to chat everything that went on during their journey to the team!….We hope y’all enjoy our chat on &AUDITION, and if you’re a fan of &TEAM we absolutely recommend the watch! (P.S. you can watch it on YouTube)….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(04:40) POW’s “Always There” (OST for POW HIGH SCHOOL!)(06:47) NEXZ’s “O-RLY?” (totally SKZ’s little brother group & we LUV it)(09:43) KATSEYE’s “Gnarly” (ummmmmm)(12:13) TXT’s “Love Language” (kicking off summer!! Objectively a GR8 song!!)(17:08) P1Harmony’s “DUH!”  (pretty girls like pretty boys like meeee - and we luv this)(22:02) MEOVV’s “HANDS UP’ + “DROP TOP” (not into girl groups but CANNOT DENY GREAT MUSIC)(25:10) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “I Feel Good” + Mini Album “No Genre” (slightly jarring, but they can’t miss)(30:17) YUTA’s “TWISTED PARADISE” (Bohemian Rhapsody meets KPop! WE LOVE!!!)(33:45) RIIZE’s 1st Full Album “ODYSSEY” + TT “Fly Up” (maddie’s album of the month!)(36:08) BAEKHYUN’s “Elevator” (someone explain the costumes)(39:40) &TEAM’s “Run Wild” (why we’re gathered here today!!! PS watch the performance video)(42:52) VANNER’s “Goodbye & Hello” (please re-sign, VANNER!! NO GOODBYE!)(44:43) WHO WON THE COMEBACKS FOR US THIS MONTH??…..(46:25) OTHER KPOP NEWS:-Watch “SECRET DUET” with Jong-ho and Baekhyun!-SEVENTEEN’S 10th ANNIVERSARY comeback - HAPPY BURSTDAY-We got KCON TICKETS!!! WE’LL SEE Y’ALL THERE!!-POW is coming on a North America Tour-P1Harmony tour announcement-Stray Kids tour happening RIGHT NOW….(57:50) BTS EXPRESS…..&AUDITION: How &TEAM was formed(1:05:51) How &AUDITION worked(1:07:48) What did we know about &TEAM before we watched?(1:15:05) First impressions of the show (+ early bias standouts)(1:24:10) Favorite moments of the show (that TXT cameo, though!!)(1:36:41) What were our favorite performances?(1:45:23)  Who were our standouts by the end?(1:49:39) Did we like the structure of &AUDITION, or nah?(1:57:02) The trainees who didn’t make it - WHERE ARE THEY NOW(2:01:46) Our current thoughts on &TEAM and why we love this group!….**Joshua Hong interview postposted due to “HAPPY BURSTDAY” comeback promotional activities **If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ .... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

STORYTIME bc your girls have had SO MANY adventures since the last time we saw you! What do cardboard cutouts, dumpsters, smelling necks, glitter, and leonardo decaprio all have in common? This episode of THE KDROP. (ur welcome?)…..The girls talk through their wild concert week from this past month. Christina saw J-HOPE in LA, Elle went to a VANNER fansign and a TREASURE concert back-to-back, and Maddie saw 8TURN on their first American tour. They’re here to TELL ALL about the fan-girl life (non-barricade, obviously), and hopefully make you laugh wherever you’re listening to this.…..Maddie and Elle are joined today by their fabulous BTS Correspondent, Christina, who you also know from YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast. WE LOVE U BOO. ….(00:10) THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO ALEX MOON (come on the pod?) (everyone, stan 8TURN)….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(11:48) AMPERS&ONE’s “Kick Start” + EP “WILD + FREE” (hint: contender for elle’s album of the year??)(18:28) NEXZ’s pre-release “SIMMER” (maddie learned all of their names bc of this)(22:40) NCT WISH’s “poppop” (best they’ve released yet!!!)(26:32) 82MAJOR’s “TAKEOVER” (creativity award)(31:08) ASTRO’s “Moon” (tears, but not all sad. Insanely beautiful - thank you, boys <3)(33:42) TWS’s “Countdown!” + Mini Album “Try With Us” (THEY NEVER MISS!!!)(37:34) KAI’s “Wait On Me” (made to be watched)(39:18) &TEAM’s “Go In Blind” (maddie realizes just how obsessed she is to them)(42:40) YOUNITE’s “Rock Steady” (so fun and fresh!! Hi Steve!!!)(45:17) TEN’s Japanese Album “Humanity” (no MV yet, but Elle says the album is great)….(51:28) OTHER KPOP NEWS: KCON LA teasers, Jin World Tour, POW High School, + MORE….(1:01:30) Christina saw j-hope for Hope On The Stage -She talks what he wore, what he sang, “IM UR HOPE UR MY HOPE”, ect-Christina’s total utter freakout over SEEING A BTS MEMBER in person!!! …..(1:15:08) Elle went to a VANNER fan-sign event-Why you gotta upgrade to the GOLD PACKAGE (like, do it)-TAEHWAN BLEW A KISS AT HER AND YOU CAN’T CONVINCE US OTHERWISE-let’s talk the 12-levels of awkward fan-signs are for everyone involved-Elle hated Maddie and Christina’s question suggestions (whatever, ok)….(1:30:10) AND a TREASURE concert!-wayyyyyy better than she could have imagined! (BONUS POINTS for the live band!)-girl got a blister from shaking her lightstick so hard-shoutout to the bay-area Teume’s for being awesome-(1:38:24) Elle’s interview with NEW KPOP FANS, Kim and Chris! (hint: this is adorable)…..(1:49:37) Maddie saw 8TURN (and met the group near a dumpster??? HERE’S THE STORY)-as the common saying goes: “sometimes you think you’re going to the dumpster, but really you’re going to accidentally meet 8TURN” (that is a saying, right?)-8TURN in concert was AMAZING!!! -seeing ROAD TO KINGDOM stages live was the dream-small-venue concerts for the actual win…….(2:14:28) Christina joins us for our Joshua Hong interview!!If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ .... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

Hi we have no money but we do have  FULL TICKETMASTER QUEUES and can’t wait for all of our upcoming concerts this concert season!!…..Maddie and Elle both have super fun concerts coming up THIS WEEK. Elle is seeing TREASURE in Oakland on Thursday, and Maddie is seeing 8TURN in Atlanta on Friday! Since the girls have put in *way too many* research hours on these groups, they’re here to share all of their newfound knowledge with you. (bc it’s FTP -For The Pod- ya, know)….Enjoy these beginner’s guides to both TREASURE and 8TURN, here on THE KDROP!….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(05:32) CRAVITY’S “Jelly Bean” (not sure why we’re hiking but fun song!)(08:32) TNX’s “For Real?” + new mini album (WE LOVE THISSSS)(11:02) BEOMGYU’s “Panic” (so real and good - thx beomgyu!)(14:03) JUST B’s “CHEST” (dibs on Lim Jimin’s chest)(17:44) ENHYPEN Jay’s cover of “Always” by Bon Jovi (박수!!!!)(19:28) TEMPEST’s “Unfreeze” (Elle is jamming outtttt)(23:10) CLOSE YOUR EYES debut song “All My Poetry” (doesn’t give debut vibes - any Project7 watchers out there??)(27:31) KAI’s “Adult Swim” (sponsored by crop tops and summer)(30:26) ENHYPEN’s “Loose” (WE NEED THE CHOREO VIDEO NOW!!!!)(32:11) xiker’s “BREATHE” (still not our cup of tea?)(35:19) MARK’s 1st Solo Album “The Firstfruit” + Title Track “1999” (MADDIE’S SOLO ALBUM OF THE YEAR I’M CALLING IT)….(38:35) OTHER KPOP NEWS:-TWS is coming back soon!!!!-SEVENTEEN FULL GROUP COMEBACK FOR 10TH YEAR ANNI WHATTTTTT-JayB Tickets are on sale - are you going??-WHO’S SEEING ATEEZ THIS SUMMER?-Elle talks her upcoming VANNER fansign!!……(45:55) BTS EXPRESS: Getting ready for Hobi’s tour!….A Beginner’s Guide to TREASURE(53:22) Basic info about TREASURE(58:15) Hyunsuk(1:01:00) Jihoon(1:02:30) Yoshi(1:03:40) Junkyu(1:04:45) Jaehyuk(1:05:14) Asahi(1:07:24) Doyoung(1:08:09) Haruto(1:08:47) Jeongwoo(1:10:15) Junghwan(1:11:33) Some of Elle’s favorite TREASURE songs(1:13:16) Great TREASURE content to check out(1:13:45) Elle’s TREASURE concert game plan(1:16:27) Bringing NEW KPOP FRIENDS to a concert with you! (Interview with Elle’s friends Kim & Chris!)…..A Beginner’s Guide to 8TURN(1:23:32) Basic info about 8TURN(1:25:46) How 8TURN was formed(1:33:54) What 8TURN has been up to since debut(1:33:54) Jaeyun (ALEX BIAS LOLOL)(1:39:51) Myungho(1:42:17) Minho(1:44:35) Yoonsung(1:47:03) Haemin(1:49:31) Kyungmin(1:53:23) Yungyu(1:56:31) Seungheon(1:58:19) Maddie’s favorite 8TURN songs(1:59:28) Great 8TURN content to check out(2:00:58) How many cardboard cutouts did Maddie make to prepare for this concert (hint: it’s embarrassing)……(2:07:52) Why we love KPop concerts!!…..**NOTE: Joshua Hong interview postponed due to travel**Check out our most recent episode of THE KDROP to hear our most recent full Joshua Hong interview!….If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ .... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

SUCH A FUN DAY in the KDROP studio!! Joshua Hong is here, IN PERSON and we just could not wait to get this exclusive interview up!....First, the girls talk what's current in KPop + all the latest KPop gossip.....(01:55) WHAT'S CURRENT IN KPOP:-SIXTEEN’s “Super Duper” (dance practice to end all dance practices??)-BLACKFUSCHIA’s “Pretty Feral” + BETTIE’s solo track, “like BETTIE” (everyone and their mother doing this choreo)-TSB’s “Permission to Twirl” (maddie’s new summer jam???)-YESTERDAY X ALONE’s “BACK FOR NOTHING” (MADDIE’S SONG. OF. THE. YEAR.)-THE GIRLZ’s “EYE SHADOW” (hiiii they better play this in on their tour this summer!!!)-ONEBASETWO’s “Dentist! Dentist!” (best thing OB2 has ever released? We think yes?)-HAVE6’s “BOA CONSTRICTOR” + “Kind of Right” (maddie learned the dance)-Domesticated Adult’s full album “6STAR” with title tracks: “Front Door”, “BLA BLA BLA BLA”, & “Lightning-ous” (Elle is obsessedddd)-KABLAM’s “Twinkling” (KABLAM BARRICADE!!!)-ZEETA’s “TWERK” (gotta twerk - gotta make that money - big smirk)…(21:48) THE LATEST IN KPOP GOSSIP…(41:51) *EXCLUSIVE* Joshua Hong interview!!!.....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ .... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

Who is the ACE OF ACE in boy-group KPop??? The girls are here to tell ya (their opinions. lol)….Elle and Maddie talk what makes an ace, and debate which boy-group idol deserves the title of Vocal, Rap, Dance, & All-rounder ACE. They also talk March 2025 comebacks, Maddie’s VATA dance masterclass, and Elle actually getting past nose-bleed seats to do high-touch with VANNER.….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP(02:17) JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” + “Handlebars” (feat. Dua Lipa)(06:29) Hoshi + Woozi’s (HXW)  “96ers” + “Stupid Idiot”(10:18) XIUMIN’s “WHEE!” + Mini Album “Interview X”(13:29) NTX’s “OVER N OVER”(16:52) SF9’s “LOVE RACE” (20:38) THE BOYZ’ “VVV” + Album “Unexpected”(26:26) ROCKY’s “BA BA BYE”(28:30) MARK’s “+82 Pressin’” (feat. HAECHAN)(33:07) Stray Kids’ Mixtape “DominATE”, featuring “Burnin’ Tires”, “Truman”, “ESCAPE”, & “CINEMA”(43:01) TEN’s Mini Album “STUNNER” + Title Track “BAMBOLA”….(46:45) OTHER K-POP NEWSMaddie went to a dance masterclass with Vata!! (Leader of WeDemBoyz + choreographer for sooooo many songs)Sangyeon (THE BOYZ) is enlisting (sob) but looks amazing with a buzz cut (yay)JayB is gonna have a US tour!! (Tickets on sale in early April)Elle saw Hwasa on tour and she is fabulousElle convinces everyone to watch TREASURE’s dating showUPCOMING CONCERTS: Elle is seeing TREASURE + VANNER, Maddie is going to 8TURNMaddie makes 20 cardboard cutouts for the 8TURN show in Atlanta (come say heyyyy)….(1:06:08) Maddie & Elle talk their top KPOP ACES…. (1:27:41) JOSHUA HONG Interview - *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ .... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

WE HAVE A NEW GROUP FOR YOU GUYS.….GET READY - NouerA!!….Maddie and Elle love learning about new KPop groups, and they’re here to convince you to get into NouerA, the new debut group formed through the survival show MAKEMATE1! NouerA is seriously good ALREADY, and we cannot get over how well balanced they are for being made through a survival show.…Don’t tune out of this one, y’all, because NouerA is insanely good!….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(04:20) EVNNE’s “Hot Mess” (this album is NOT a hot mess omg we love it)(12:49) Jackson Wang’s “High Alone” (THIS MV OMG)(12:17) Jisoo’s “Earthquake” (queen)(15:33) ONEPACT’s “100!” (DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS ALBUM)(19:11) POW’s “Gimme Love” (pow for president)(25:25) LUN8’s “Butterfly” (We need to shout this out!! The choreo!!)(28:18) Wooyoung’s “Sagittarius” (you know elle luvs)(30:07) ZEROBASEONE’s “BLUE” + “Devil Game” (best zb1 sound to date)(32:59)  8TURN’s “LEGGO” (BUY 8TURN TOUR TICKETS, Y’ALL)(39:08) TREASURE's “YELLOW” (this mv was so charming!)…(43:47) OTHER KPOP NEWS:-BLACKPINK World Tour-Astro’s 9th year anniversary! <3 -Wooyoung + Seonghwa at Fashion Week-Vanner US Fansign tour -Wonwoo enlisting (SOB)-Rumored SVT NANA Tour season 2??????….(52:40) BTS Express…A Beginner’s Guide to NouerA(1:00:32) Group intro (1:05:18) The MAKEMATE1 Finale of everyone’s nightmares(1:14:00) Our first impressions of NouerA(1:18:25) Hyunjun(1:24:12) Gihyeon(1:27:30) Junpyo(1:32:09) Yuseop(1:41:58) Lin(1:46:14) Fan(1:51:17) Miraku(1:54:34) NouerA’s group dynamic(1:59:35) “NIN: New is Now” Debut Album Review(2:04:10) NouerA CONTENT recommendations(2:08:58) Our hopes and dreams for NouerA!….(2:10:38) Joshua Hong (?) Interview ….We hope this NouerA special helps you know more about this amazing group!If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ .... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

Valentine’s Day gives us full permission to chat DREAMIEST KPOP IDOLS. So that’s what we’re here. to. do. …In today’s episode of THE KDROP, Elle & Maddie make KPop love song playlists, heartbreak playlists, and list 10 idols they think would be the best valentines. Overall, a very enriching 2 hours of podcasting - ENJOY!!…(03:26) WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:-Minnie’s solo album “HER”-HongJoong’s cover of Michael Jackon’s “Beat it”-Plave’s “Dash”-Lisa’s “Born Again”-Jennie’s “Love Hangover”…..(17:55) What’s coming up in KPop (EVNNE, JustB, POW!!!, ONE PACT, NouerA debut!(26:32) Other KPop news -THE BOYZ wear Disney Princess dresses -8TURN, TREASURE, HWASA, JustB and YUGYEOM are touring-Kai is back from the military!!….(32:29) BTS EXPRESS with Christina….(49:26) THE KDROP VALENTINES SPECIAL (50:48) KPop love songs playlist(1:04:19) KPop heartbreak songs playlist(1:19:28) TOP 10 KPop Idols that would make the BEST VALENTINES….(1:43:28) THE KDROP: Exclusive interview with SEVENTEEN’s Joshua Hong! If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠.... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

Come and get it - GOT7!! …. GOT7 has been a huge hole in Elle and Maddie’s KPop knowledge (like, gaping), so they’re doing something about it. They have invited their AHGASE sherpas to lead them into true Jinyoung standom. Ori and Nas are both HILARIOUS and will 100% guarantee get you into GOT7 or your money back. (PS Maddie is still trying to choose her bias.) …. WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP: (06:19) ONEUS’s “IKUK” (omg this is from Road to Kingdom!!) (10:56) &TEAM’s “Deer Hunter” (Jungkook fans - check this out) (12:17) ZEROBASEONE’s “NOW OR NEVER” (14:03) ALL(H)OURS’s “Grafitti” (do we like it?) (17:04) D.O.’s “Snowfall at Night” (maddie’s OG bias) (18:37) BABYMONSTER’s “Really Like You” (cutesy girl group vibes) (20:20) KickFlip’s “Mama Said” (debut!!) (23:11) ZEROBASEONE’s “Doctor! Doctor!” (this is the ZB1 sound we neeeeeeed) (25:51) GOT7’s “Python” + WINTER HEPTAGON (obvi we luv this) (33:33) CIX’s “THUNDER” (WAITTTT WE LUV THISSSSS) (37:12) Isaac Hong’s “Lovers” (he’s dreamy) …. (39:30) OTHER KPOP NEWS: -Jeonghan’s “Better Half” coming out soon -Vernon has a buzz cut, Mingyu has blue hair, and Jun is in a Jackie Chan movie - the hard-hitting news -KCON LA 2025 dates are out!!! Come with us!!! …. (52:41) BTS Express … A Beginner’s Guide to GOT7 (1:00:53) Group intro + how we got into GOT7 (1:11:16) Jay B (1:17:36) Mark (1:22:33) Jackson (1:29:07) Jinyoung (1:35:32) Youngjae (1:40:04) BamBam (1:45:01) Yugyeom …. (1:50:43) Our fav GOT7 songs (1:57:04) All the GOT7 stuff you gotta watch on YouTube -NOT BY THE MOON (MAMA 2020) https://youtu.be/K3ljWLoIt7s?si=IFAxMnh3XvXPeQdN -LULLABY DARK VERSION (MAMA 2018) https://youtu.be/ikZPGpQvn8M?si=sK8wSBhEwkraShio -GOT7 MESSING WITH SKZ HYUNJIN https://youtu.be/0-u3g7KPtq4?si=YgAzgyl6pi6EOQTA  -MAKING KIMBAP WITH GOT7 https://youtu.be/Te9UX27eapU?si=Q8-F-52x1BMQC_Ej  -OUR FAV GOT7 WEEKLY IDOL https://youtu.be/9Cf4y_NC2G4?si=6qvGuIZATYzoyyWv -NEW YANG NAM SHOW https://youtu.be/PF2WFQT-rsY?si=N9EytdfyCvAzxNMI (2:11:00) What do we love about GOT7? …. (2:16:13) Joshua Hong (?) Interview  …. We hope this GOT7 special helps you know more about this amazing group! If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here!  …. Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ . ...  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

The P.R.I.S.M. Cup is over and *sob* because we loved this show! .... Universe League had so many amazing aspects and introduced us to some really amazing guys. It was fun to watch how talented these contestants were and we are rooting for them all (AHOF or not!) .... In this final REALITY CHECK episode on Universe League, Maddie and Elle talk favorite performances, most shocking vote reveals (which is obvious), MVP (also obvious), and how much they loved the coaches and mentors in this show. .... We hope you enjoy our final thoughts on Universe League! .... If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here!  …. Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ ....  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

OKAY UMMM WHO THE FRICK IS GONNA MAKE THIS DEBUT GROUP. .... Maddie and Elle break down everything from episodes 7-9: -KOO HANSEO SUPREMACY -1 million votes??!!!!!!! (IYKYK) -Groove dropped the song of the year. on a survival show. -What in the world is the final even gonna look like? -Predictions are made about who is probably gonna debut (and who we wish was gonna LOL) .... If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠ ....  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

YEAH YEAH GOING — GOING!! …. Today we’re here to talk about our favorite TV show of all time: GOING SEVENTEEN! (It’s not even a real TV show, and it’s still our favorite TV show of all time.) …. Going Seventeen is SEVENTEEN’s variety show that has been airing (basically) every Wednesday for the last 6 years or so. The cast is the 13 members of SEVENTEEN, and the plot is…. the most random stuff you can ever imagine. Haunted houses, fake talk-shows, eating rice, video games in santa suits, MAFIA…. if you know how fun Going Seventeen is, you know why we HAVE TO record a podcast episode on it.  … Maddie and Elle are here to rank their Top 10 Going Seventeen episodes, hand out some SUPERlatives (or, 손오공-latives LOL), and recommend other variety show content you might love.  … WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP: (03:47) 8TURN’s “Like a Friend” (Maddie just luvs 8TURN) (05:16) YOUNITE’s “TASTE” (any Road to Kingdom watchers???) (07:30) Stray Kids’ “Walkin’ on Water” (can’t go wrong with SKZ) (10:05) NouerA’s pre-debut “MU” (we love this!!!) (14:52) &TEAM’s “Yukiakari” + “Deer Hunter” (watch the Deer Hunter special vid, y’all) (18:38) Mark Lee (feat. Lee Youngji) “Fraktsiya” (swag everywhere) (20:50) JUSTB’s “Still I Luv You” (we really like JUSTB) (23:18) KickFlip’s pre-debut “Umm Great” (maddie likes, elle eh” (26:09) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU” (dreamy and cute) (27:22) XLOV’s “Imma Be” (very unique concept!) (30:50) WAKER’s “Always Be There” (visual group of the century) (32:38) BSS’s “ 청바지” (A BOPPPPP) …… (38:27) BTS Express  …. THE BEST OF GOING SEVENTEEN: (50:21) This isn’t even our first Going Seventeen podcast episode! (52:44) What even is GOING SEVENTEEN? (56:39) RANKING our TOP 10 GOING SEVENTEEN episodes  …. SUPER-latives (1:44:12) “Joshua Hong Mousebusters” Award forTOP VISUAL MOMENT from a Going ep (1:46:09) “Look at ma fit” Award for FAVORITE GOING OUTFIT (1:47:33) “Horang-hae” Award for BEST RUNNING BIT (1:48:29) BSS Award for Best Improvisor (1:49:35) The SCoups Award for Worst Improvisor (lol) (1:50:08) “WHERE IS BBOONG BBOONG-IE” Award for BEST GOING QUOTE (1:52:01) “We can probably thank DK for this” Award for BEST INSANELY FUNNY MOMENT (1:53:02) “Pi-cheolin” Award for BEST GOING SEVENTEEN CHARACTER (1:53:55) “Wonwoo’s Diary” Award for MOST UNIQUE GOING CONCEPT (1:54:58)) “Not-Wonwoo’s-Diary” Award (lol) for BEST GOING FOR NEWBIES (1:56:22) THE GOLDEN AWARD for Going Seventeen MVP ….. (1:58:25) OTHER GREAT SEVENTEEN CONTENT …. (2:08:22) Elle recommends variety content from other KPop groups you might love  …. (1:12:02) Why we just love Going Seventeen  ….. (1:15:27) Joshua Hong interview *technical difficulties* If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here!  …. Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ ....  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

WHAT A YEAR IT HAS BEEN IN KPOP-CITY!!! …. The 3rd-Annual KDROP AWARDS are among us, and the girls have put some THOUGHT into who needs to by hyped this year. (PS - it's mostly boy groups just fyi) .... Who should win Album of the Year? Rookie Debut? Best hair? Best outfit involving a man-boob shirt?? THE GIRLS TELL ALL. ….. They kick it off with their TOP 10 SONGS OF 2024:  #10 (08:55)  #9 (12:44)  #8 (15:36)  #7 (17:44) #6 (20:40) #5 (24:41) #4 (29:45) #3 (33:40) #2 (36:38) #1 (41:20) HONORABLE SONG MENTIONS: (49:02) .... Christina hands out BTS-AWARDS on the BTS EXPRESS: (53:24) …. AND THEY HAND OUT A BUNCH OF OTHER AWARDS, TOO: Album of the Year (1:06:35) Rookie Debut of the Year (1:09:35) Solo of the Year (1:13:47) Girl Group of the Year (1:17:01) Music Video of the Year (1:21:09) Dance Practice of the Year (1:26:36) Live Performance of the Year (1:29:48) Best Youtube / Viral Moments of 2024 (1:35:34) ..... Superlatives: -The Felix Best Hair Award: (1:41:20) -The I.N. Squishiest Human Award: (1:43:08) -The Niki Glow-Up Award: (1:44:37) -The Dino Look-at-ma-fit Award: (1:45:45) -The Keeho Bestie Award: (1:47:39) -The #StillRaining Award for hottest older idol: (1:49:13) -The Yeonjun Rookie-it-boy to watch Award: (1:51:40) -The BSS Funniest Moment of the Year Award: (1:54:10) -The Cha Eunwoo Visual of the Year Award: (1:55:34) -The Idol MVP of 2024: (1:57:39) ..... AND.... WHO WON THE YEAR???? (1:59:26) …. Finally, they chat up their personal favorite KPop experiences (2:07:46), and predictions for 2025 (2:14:12). …. Exclusive KDROP Joshua Hong interview [Postponed!] (2:18:29) ..... If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ ....  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

The format of this show is INSANEEEEEE gah this is so good. Every KPop fan ever needs to be watching Universe League!! .... Maddie and Elle break down everythingggg from episodes 4-5: -JL is a STARRRRRRR -How much Elle loves the Rhythm Bench -Why Maddie approves of Ten's coaching style -WHICH RANKINGS MADE ZERO SENSE AND WHY WE'RE MAD ABOUT THEM -Justice for JAING FAN -Next week is gonna be CRAZYYYYYY .... If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠ ....  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

We are so glad we chose to cover Universe League this winter!! The sports metaphors are abounding and we are THRIVING. .... Maddie and Elle break down everythingggg from episodes 2-3: -The world's most awkward bench test -Starting lineup + bench ROUND 1 performances (BEAT BENCHHHHHHHH) -Why Maddie has a crush on Chung-sub (but, like, it's obivous) -All the reasons we disagree with the round 1 rankings LOL .... If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ ....  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

It’s that time of year!!! (Time to play Christmas EveL 300 times, ammi right?)….Elle and Maddie jump on the mics to talk comebacks this November/December, and also drop their TOP 10 Favorite KPop Christmas songs of all time.….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(02:12) ATEEZ’s “Ice on my Teeth” (just yes.)(06:48) NOWADAY’s “Let’s Get It” (unexpected jam)(09:20) Jay Chang’s “LaSalle Ave” + “What You Need (feat. Tag)” (WE STAN JAY CHANG)(12:58) WAYV ‘s “Frequency” + “High Five” (Elle has gone into crazy kpop fangirl land for Xiaojun and we support her in this)(19:01) TWS’s “Last Festival” (MADDIE.CAN’T.STOP.WATCHING.)(22:11) SEVENTEEN’s “Shohikigen” (can’t wait for Josh to tell us all about it in his next interview)(25:07) NCT WISH’s “Wishful Winter” (listen to find out why it made Elle cry)(27:49) THE BOYZ’s “Last Kiss” (not the pre-debut footage!!!)(30:19) THE8’s “Orbit”+ EP “Stardust” (ok this hits harder than Maddie thought it would???)(32:14) TREASURE’s “LAST NIGHT” (ummm their best song since DARARI???)(33:38) CRAVITY’s “Now or Never” + Mini Album “Find The Orbit” (didn’t love it as much as we hoped)(35:18) TEMPEST’s “Bubble Gum” (Maddie’s cup of tea to a T)….(36:24) OTHER K-POP NEWS​-STRAY KIDS WORLD TOUR WHO’S GOING?!!!​-8TURN WORLD TOUR WHO’S GOING!??? (hehehhe for real COME)​-Jay Chang US Fansign Tour WHO’S. GOING.!!!!!​-The CrewOne is already disbanding ​-New JYP boy group “Kick Flip” debuting January 1, 2025​-SEVENTEEN’s “Santa Claus is Coming to Town” on The Wonderful World of Disney Special​-Waker’s fan name is SLEEPER. SLEEPERRR Y’ALL….(42:38) BTS EXPRESS….(52:55) Elle and Maddie’s TOP 10 KPop Christmas songs of all time ….(1:07:48) Joshua Hong Interview postponed due to holiday scheduling issues (COME BACK NEXT TIME!)If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ .... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

Welcome to REALITY CHECK, where Elle and Maddie turn their addiction to KPop reality shows into content. LOL. .... If you're chain reality-show watchers (like us), you're always looking for the next one to watch. Look no further this winter, because UNIVERSE LEAGUE is so good, you guys!! ... 42 contestants fight for the chance to debut in the next boy-group. You will love the show's style, production, and cast! Join Maddie and Elle all winter as they cover Universe League every other week! .... Today's episode covers all of EPISODE 1. Enjoy!! ..... If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ ....  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

YOUR GIRLS SAW SEVENTEEN IN L.A.!!!! And they have soooo many stories. And, since they run a podcast, they are here. to. tell. them all. ….If you’re new to THE KDROP, we are so glad that you found this episode!! Elle and Maddie jump on the mics several times a month to chat allll things KPop (mostly boy groups), and since their favorite group of all time is SEVENTEEN, they were extra pumped this episode to re-cap all their concert experiences.….For today’s episode, the girls are joined by two of their AMAZING friends: Christina and Nas!! ….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(04:41) SEVENTEEN’s “Eyes on You” Music Video  (what even is happening here)(07:20) POW’s “Boyfriend” (WE LUV POW!!!)(10:16) DXMON’s “Zip Zip Zip” (how many songs in one?)(12:55) Ampers&One’s “He + She = We” (so much fun!)(14:30) Jaehyun’s “Unconditional” (squiggle headband)(17:22) THE BOYZ’s “Trigger” (DEOBI 4 LYFE)(20:45) TXT’s “Over the Moon” (title track worthy?)(23:39) XG’s “Howling” (they don't miss)(26:07) SEVENTEEN’s “Expiration Date” Japanese Single (just beautiful)(27:17) 8TURN’s “You’re My Reason” (THIS ONE IS JUST FOR MADDIE AND WE ALL KNOW IT)(28:19) NCT DREAM’s “When I’m With You” & “Flying Kiss” (the girls are unsure about the vibe)(30:57) ENHYPEN’s “No Doubt” (butt choreo)(33:25) Stray Kids’ “Giant” (not our fav SKZ japanese release, but still freakin good)….(35:28) OTHER K-POP NEWS-THE BOYZ signing with a NEW LABEL?!!! -Meg won a fancall with Sangyeong y’alllll -ATEEZ’s San was on Lee Mujin Service and he SERVEDDDD-Road to Kingdom ended (SOB) but don’t worry because Maddie and Elle covered ALL OF IT on REALITY CHECK!!!-BTS EXPRESS with ya pal Christina….SEVENTEEN RIGHT HERE: WORLD TOUR IN L.A.(50:39) What’s it like to go to a SEVENTEEN concert? THE GIRLS TELL ALL(58:29) Standing in line stories (it was a TIME)(1:02:50) OUR FAV. UNIT STAGES + setlist talk in general(1:12:50) Member Talk  (+ WHO WRECKED US) (1:22:02) We did NOT keep our cool when they got on those carts(1:26:00) Maddie tried to make a poster and it was a messsss(1:30:10) DJ KHALED COUNT(1:32:22) BUT WHEN DINO UNBUTTONED HIS SHIRT (1:34:22) How does a SEVENTEEN concert compare to other KPop groups?(1:39:24)  Advice we have for anyone going to a SEVENTEEN concert(1:45:02) The girls describe a SEVENTEEN concert in one sentence  …. (1:47:21) BACKSTAGE LIVE INTERVIEW with Joshua Hong **postponed due to concert delay rescheduling**…..If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ .... Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

Road to Kingdom is over!! CRAZY CRAZY .... Did y'all love this show us much as we did?? Elle, Maddie and Ori had an absolute blast watching week by week and covering it for y'all. The may have crazy biases at this point (GUESS WHICH GROUPS), but they also loved each and every group that worked so hard on this show. ... HUGE shout out to YOUNITE, The CrewOne, CRAVITY, ONEUS, 8TURN, THE NEW SIX, and TEMPEST. Each group brought their best and should be proud of the hard work they put into Road to Kingdom: ACE of ACE! .... Enjoy this final review of the entire show, where the girls talk the finale and also their favorite moments and performances from Road to Kingdom: ACE of ACE. .... If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠ ....  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

GUYS ONLY ONE WEEK LEFT GAHHHH. Is this aoyone's game???? Elle is Cravity bias and Maddie is rooting for 8TURN. Who's your pick for winner of Road to Kingdom? …. This week on REALITY CHECK:  -The Crew One getting robbeddddddd that Sherlock performance was so good -The girls talk the point system and wonder if it's anyone's game in the finale?!!! -We miss Hwanwoong ACE -Time for everyone to schedule an underwater photoshoot, I guess …. If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8

Can you believe we're almost done with RTK: Ace of Ace?? This show has been so fun to watch, and the ACE concept is genius. THIS WAS ACE SHOWDOWN WEEK, and Maddie & Elle were living their best livesssss. …. This week on REALITY CHECK:  -MADDIE IS JAEYOON'S #1 FAN (WHO'S TURN 8TURN Y'ALLLLL) -The girls start taking guesses on who's gonna win this whole thing -Is Hwanwoong's ACE reign over for good?? -How many votes does a crop top win you? Answer: yes …. If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! Also check out YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast if that's your thing (@yagirl_kdramapod) (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠)  …..  Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ....  Finally, jump on  YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8