THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast

Maddie and Elle
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It's Maddie and Elle, your favorite Joshua Hong, Woo-young, GOING SEVENTEEN, KPop Survival Show fangirls. ...... We never get barricade, but we always have lots to freak out about when it comes to KPop. ..... Join us every month as we chat up comebacks, concerts, and whatever dance practice Maddie is watching on repeat at the moment. ..... Give us a follow on IG: @the.kdrop_kpop_pod .... Love KDramas, too? Check out our sister-pod YA GIRL'S KDrama Podcast! (@yagirl_kdramapod)

  1. Aug 4

    A Beginner's Guide to KCON LA 2026 (LEEEEET'S KCON!!)

    KCON LA 2026 IS UPON US!!!! And the girls are sooooooo excited ….. If you’re a KDROP regular, you know that Elle and Maddie are lifetime KCONers and go every year. They love learning about new groups and seeing them so up close (ONLY TIME WE GET BARRICADE IN LIFE). Every year, they come away with amazing memories, new groups they’re obsessed with, and a crap ton of Olive Young skin care samples (YOU KNOW) …… We hope you enjoy this episode where Elle talks through every group that will be at KCON LA this year, what you can expect, and the girls chat what they are most excited about. (HINT: DON’T SLEEP ON JO1.) ….. WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP: (03:09) ATEEZ’s “GOLDEN HOUR: Part.5” + “BAD” (she so bad bad bad bad bad bad bad) (07:39) V8 (SEVENTEEN)’s Album “V8” + Tracks “singasong”, “girlsnboys”, “mia” + “8DM” (party music) (10:00) *DEBUT* VAYONN’s “MUAH!” + Album “Youth Today” (KEYVITUP’s brother group) (14:13) TRENDZ’s “On My Knees” (never heard of them, but love this song) (16:21) JAEHYUN’s “99 Degrees” (OH. HE’S SO BACK.) (18:37) YEONJUN’s Album “NO LABELS: PART 02” (confidence king) (19:44) *DEBUT* idntt’s final sub-unit “” with Title Track “Kids Return” (rookie of the year material, honestly!) (25:14) Picheolin’s “Mi-cheo Mi-cheo” (no words. perfection) (27:48) HUTA (Lee Minhyuk)’s “Icy & Spicy” + EP “TEMPERATURE” (abs) (29:57) 8TURN’s “Stagefright” + “8PM” (as always, Maddie’s obsessed) (32:53) LUN8’s “SNEAKERS” + EP “Off the Grid” (what is happening) (35:20) ONE PACT’s “U so hot” + “Whts yo name” (cant wait to see these at KCON!!) (37:14) NouerA’s “.exe” + EP “.exe” (they just keep getting better and better!!) (40:53) POW’s “Flavor” + “Still Choosing You” (the concept is pastels) …. (42:56) Who won the comebacks this month? ….. (44:12) What we’re looking forward to in KPop / Other KPop news (54:02) BTS EXPRESS ….. KCON LA 2026 - What we’re looking forward to! (1:12:10) What even is KCON?  (1:14:06) Festival grounds - What to expect + groups that will be there (1:15:58) Artist stage + Dreamstage Auditions (1:23:44) Toyota Den Showcase Stage (1:28:54) Dance Stage (1:31:21) “K-Soul City” Night Market booths (GET THOSE OLIVE YOUNG SAMPLES) (1:32:48) Which Olive Young brands to look out for + our K-Beauty recommendations (1:35:41) Food options + Special Chef “Edward Lee” (1:37:30) K-Story Zone with actors Lee Junhyuk, Park Eunbin + Sangheon Lee (1:42:11) M-Countdown stage at Crypto.com Arena …. (1:54:23) What Maddie + Elle are most excited for KCON LA 2026! ….. *Joshua Hong interview postponed due to SEVENTEEN schedule 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==⁠⁠ .... And Christina has 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

  2. Jul 11

    TREASURE on a dating show?? ("Shining SOLO" Review)

    Have you ever wondered how your favorite KPop idols would do on a dating show?  According to Shining SOLO, the TREASURE dating variety show from 2024, NOT WELL HAHAHAHAHAHAH …. Elle has been wondering forever who Maddie’s TREASURE bias would be, and she’s about to find out because Maddie finally watched Shining SOLO with her! (hint: it tracks) The girls are pumped to see TREASURE at KCON LA this August and this was the perfect way to prep!! ….. WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP: (04:50) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “VIRAL” + Album “HOME”  (08:39) AHOF’s “Sugar High”  (11:48) RIIZE’s “Do Your Dance” + Album “II”  (16:34) HOSHI’’s “SnapBack” (19:16) NEXZ’s “Hellmate” + “Hands up, Yo!” (20:45) OMEGA X’s “Uncapped” ….. (22:46) Who won the comebacks for us? …. (24:04) OTHER KPOP NEWS: Debuts for EVAN & VAYONN, ALD1 lightstick revealed (WE CALLED ITTTTT!!), Caratland 2026 (36:05) BTS EXRESS …… Shining SOLO: The TREASURE dating show (53:52) What is Shining SOLO?? Explaining how the show works (1:00:30) PART 1 Overview (1:12:35) Jihoon (1:19:19) Junkyu (1:23:35) Jaehyuk (1:27:22) Asahi (1:36:45) Haruto (1:41:20) Who won Mr. Treasure in PART 1? …… (1:43:54) PART 2 Overview (1:50:53) Hyunsuk (1:56:09) Yoshi (2:02:54) Doyoung (2:07:07) Jeongwoo (2:12:42) Junghwan (2:18:00) Who won Mr. Treasure in PART 2? … (2:22:39) Letter from 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==⁠⁠ .... 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

  3. Jun 12

    BTS: ARIRANG Concert Recap

    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

  4. May 25

    A Beginner's Guide to NCT

    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

  5. Apr 23

    BTS ARIRANG: Comeback Special

    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

  6. Mar 19

    LET'S TALK OUR BIASES: Elle & Maddie share their (updated!) list

    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

  7. Feb 24

    The 99-Line: THE KPOP DARLINGZ

    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

  8. Jan 25

    A Beginner's Guide to ALPHA DRIVE ONE

    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

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It's Maddie and Elle, your favorite Joshua Hong, Woo-young, GOING SEVENTEEN, KPop Survival Show fangirls. ...... We never get barricade, but we always have lots to freak out about when it comes to KPop. ..... Join us every month as we chat up comebacks, concerts, and whatever dance practice Maddie is watching on repeat at the moment. ..... Give us a follow on IG: @the.kdrop_kpop_pod .... Love KDramas, too? Check out our sister-pod YA GIRL'S KDrama Podcast! (@yagirl_kdramapod)

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  • Creator
    Maddie and Elle
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    83
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Maddie and Elle
  • Show Website
    THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast

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