LEEEEET’S KCON!!!

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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)

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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)

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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!!!!!!)

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(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

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(39:57) BTS EXPRESS

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(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?

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(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!!!

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(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. 

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(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

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(2:16:00) What do we love about KCON every year?

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(2:20:07) Apologies for the Joshua Hong interview conflict! Next time!

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If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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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)

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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==⁠⁠

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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==

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 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.)

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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.

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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

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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

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If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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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)

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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==⁠⁠

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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!!

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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.

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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

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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! 

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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)

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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==⁠⁠

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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)

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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. 

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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!

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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!!!)

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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!)

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(49:34) Who won the COMEBACKS for us?

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(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!!!!

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(1:11:25) BTS Express

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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 

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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) 

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(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?

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(2:47:01) Joshua Hong Interview *postponed* due to Perfume Convention conflict. Come back next week!!!

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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)

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 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!!

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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.

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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)

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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

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If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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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)

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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==⁠⁠

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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?

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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!!

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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?? 

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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?

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(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 

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BOYS PLANET SEASON 1: Where are they now?

(47:02) What even is BOYS PLANET?

(49:09) Quick talk on ZEROBASEONE 

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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

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(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

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(2:16:58) Announcement about scheduled Joshua Hong interview

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If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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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)

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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==⁠⁠

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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==

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 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! 

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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)

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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==⁠⁠

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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==

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 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!

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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. 

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Whether you’ve been into BTS since debut, or are still learning your favorite songs, you’ll love this podcast ep! 

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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??

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(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.

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(54:00) Maddie + Christina talk Stray Kids Tour -  Orlando + LA

(1:05:00) Christina talks FESTA 2025

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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

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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

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(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?

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(3:12:18) Joshua Hong Interview *postponed* due to schedule conflicts. Come back next week!

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If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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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==⁠

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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!

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(LOLOL. We joke we joke. WE JOKE. )

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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.

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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”!

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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??

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(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) 

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(54:03) BTS Express

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(1:18:54) We all saw Stray Kids for their dominATE tour!! (ALL THE DETAILS)

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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

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(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? 

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(3:15:05) Joshua Hong Interview *postponed* due to 10th Anniversary “HAPPY BURSTDAY” promotions

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If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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How many &BALLS does it take to fill the &RING?!!

WE’RE HERE TO FIND OUT.

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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. 

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So today they’re here to talk &AUDITION with their two great friends, Ori and Becca!

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&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!

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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)

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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??

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(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

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(57:50) BTS EXPRESS

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&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!

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**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! 

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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?)

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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.

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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. 

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(00:10) THIS EPISODE IS DEDICATED TO ALEX MOON (come on the pod?) (everyone, stan 8TURN)

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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)

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(51:28) OTHER KPOP NEWS: KCON LA teasers, Jin World Tour, POW High School, + MORE

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(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!!! 

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(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)

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(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)

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(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

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(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! 

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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)

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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!!

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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)

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Enjoy these beginner’s guides to both TREASURE and 8TURN, here on THE KDROP!

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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)

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(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!!

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(45:55) BTS EXPRESS: Getting ready for Hobi’s tour!

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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!)

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A Beginner’s Guide to 8TURN

(1:23:32) Basic info about 8TURN

(1:24:23) How 8TURN was formed

(1:30:20) What 8TURN has been up to since debut

(1:34:48) Jaeyun (ALEX BIAS LOLOL)

(1:40:57) Myungho

(1:43:23) Minho

(1:45:41) Yoonsung

(1:48:09) Haemin

(1:50:37) Kyungmin

(1:54:29) Yungyu

(1:57:37) Seungheon

(1:59:15) Maddie’s favorite 8TURN songs

(2:00:34) Great 8TURN content to check out

(2:02:05) How many cardboard cutouts did Maddie make to prepare for this concert (hint: it’s embarrassing)

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(2:08:58) Why we love KPop concerts!!

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**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!

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If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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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)

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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!

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First, the girls talk what's current in KPop + all the latest KPop gossip

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(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)

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(21:48) THE LATEST IN KPOP GOSSIP

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(41:51) *EXCLUSIVE* Joshua Hong interview!!!

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If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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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)

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Who is the ACE OF ACE in boy-group KPop??? The girls are here to tell ya (their opinions. lol)

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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.

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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”

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(46:45) OTHER K-POP NEWS

• Maddie 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 fabulous

• Elle convinces everyone to watch TREASURE’s dating show

• UPCOMING CONCERTS: Elle is seeing TREASURE + VANNER, Maddie is going to 8TURN

• Maddie makes 20 cardboard cutouts for the 8TURN show in Atlanta (come say heyyyy)

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(1:06:08) Maddie & Elle talk their top KPOP ACES

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 (1:27:41) JOSHUA HONG Interview - *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*

If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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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)

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WE HAVE A NEW GROUP FOR YOU GUYS.

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GET READY - NouerA!!

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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.

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Don’t tune out of this one, y’all, because NouerA is insanely good!

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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!)

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(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??????

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(52:40) BTS Express

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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!

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(2:10:38) Joshua Hong (?) Interview 

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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! 

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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)

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Valentine’s Day gives us full permission to chat DREAMIEST KPOP IDOLS. So that’s what we’re here. to. do. 

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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!!

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(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”

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(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!!

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(32:29) BTS EXPRESS with Christina

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(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

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(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! 

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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)

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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==⁠

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Come and get it - GOT7!!

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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.)

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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)

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(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!!!

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(52:41) BTS Express

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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

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(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?

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(2:16:13) Joshua Hong (?) Interview 

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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! 

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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)

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The P.R.I.S.M. Cup is over and *sob* because we loved this show!

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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!)

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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.

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We hope you enjoy our final thoughts on Universe League!

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If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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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)

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OKAY UMMM WHO THE FRICK IS GONNA MAKE THIS DEBUT GROUP.

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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)

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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)

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YEAH YEAH GOING — GOING!!

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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.)

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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. 

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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. 

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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)

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(38:27) BTS Express 

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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 

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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

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(1:58:25) OTHER GREAT SEVENTEEN CONTENT

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(2:08:22) Elle recommends variety content from other KPop groups you might love 

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(1:12:02) Why we just love Going Seventeen 

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(1:15:27) Joshua Hong interview *technical difficulties*

If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! 

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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)

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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==⁠ ....

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