THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast

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==