THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast

자기야!! 🥹❤️😘🤍
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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!! 
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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)
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+ comebacks and what is going on in the boy-group KPop world, as per usual 💁🏼‍♀️
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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!!!!)
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(42:59 ) Who won the comebacks for us?
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(45:04) What we’re looking forward to in KPop + other KPop news
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(54:33) BTS EXPRESS
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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
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(1:37:17) Why do we love the 99’s? 
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(1:40:06) Joshua Hong interview *postponed, unfortunately!!*

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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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

alpha drive ONE destiny DRIVE TO THE TOP!!!!! 🎉🚗✨
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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!!
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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! 
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and, may we just say one last time: BANG SOLAR SOLAR (!!!!!)
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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.)
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(38:39) Who won the comebacks for us? 
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(39:52) What we’re looking forward to in KPop
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(43:37) BTS EXPRESS + today's special, The TWICE BOAT (lol)
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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
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(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! 
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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

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.
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MEET YOUR HOSTS
Join 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. 
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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. 
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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.

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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_pod

Join 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. 
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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? 
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We hope you love this episode, the 4th ANNUAL KDROP KPOP AWARDS!
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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)
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Christina hands out BTS-AWARDS on the BTS EXPRESS: (1:02:39)
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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)
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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)
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-All of our New Biases from 2025: (2:19:05)
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AND.... WHO WON THE YEAR???? (2:20:55) 
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Finally, they chat up their personal favorite KPop experiences from 2025: (2:23:28)
Hopes and dreams for 2026: (2:31:15)
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Exclusive KDROP Joshua Hong interview [Postponed due to Holiday scheduling] (2:34:53)
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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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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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 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 🥹😮‍💨
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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)
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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).
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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.)
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Stay tuned for THE KDROP’s next reality series! Thanks for hanging out this fall - love y’all!
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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==
....
 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