CONCERT PREP SPECIAL: A Beginner's Guide to 8TURN - & - TREASURE
Hi we have no money but we do have FULL TICKETMASTER QUEUES and can’t wait for all of our upcoming concerts this concert season!!…..Maddie and Elle both have super fun concerts coming up THIS WEEK. Elle is seeing TREASURE in Oakland on Thursday, and Maddie is seeing 8TURN in Atlanta on Friday! Since the girls have put in *way too many* research hours on these groups, they’re here to share all of their newfound knowledge with you. (bc it’s FTP -For The Pod- ya, know)….Enjoy these beginner’s guides to both TREASURE and 8TURN, here on THE KDROP!….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(05:32) CRAVITY’S “Jelly Bean” (not sure why we’re hiking but fun song!)(08:32) TNX’s “For Real?” + new mini album (WE LOVE THISSSS)(11:02) BEOMGYU’s “Panic” (so real and good - thx beomgyu!)(14:03) JUST B’s “CHEST” (dibs on Lim Jimin’s chest)(17:44) ENHYPEN Jay’s cover of “Always” by Bon Jovi (박수!!!!)(19:28) TEMPEST’s “Unfreeze” (Elle is jamming outtttt)(23:10) CLOSE YOUR EYES debut song “All My Poetry” (doesn’t give debut vibes - any Project7 watchers out there??)(27:31) KAI’s “Adult Swim” (sponsored by crop tops and summer)(30:26) ENHYPEN’s “Loose” (WE NEED THE CHOREO VIDEO NOW!!!!)(32:11) xiker’s “BREATHE” (still not our cup of tea?)(35:19) MARK’s 1st Solo Album “The Firstfruit” + Title Track “1999” (MADDIE’S SOLO ALBUM OF THE YEAR I’M CALLING IT)….(38:35) OTHER KPOP NEWS:-TWS is coming back soon!!!!-SEVENTEEN FULL GROUP COMEBACK FOR 10TH YEAR ANNI WHATTTTTT-JayB Tickets are on sale - are you going??-WHO’S SEEING ATEEZ THIS SUMMER?-Elle talks her upcoming VANNER fansign!!……(45:55) BTS EXPRESS: Getting ready for Hobi’s tour!….A Beginner’s Guide to TREASURE(53:22) Basic info about TREASURE(58:15) Hyunsuk(1:01:00) Jihoon(1:02:30) Yoshi(1:03:40) Junkyu(1:04:45) Jaehyuk(1:05:14) Asahi(1:07:24) Doyoung(1:08:09) Haruto(1:08:47) Jeongwoo(1:10:15) Junghwan(1:11:33) Some of Elle’s favorite TREASURE songs(1:13:16) Great TREASURE content to check out(1:13:45) Elle’s TREASURE concert game plan(1:16:27) Bringing NEW KPOP FRIENDS to a concert with you! (Interview with Elle’s friends Kim & Chris!)…..A Beginner’s Guide to 8TURN(1:23:32) Basic info about 8TURN(1:24:23) 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)……(2:08:58) Why we love KPop concerts!!…..**NOTE: Joshua Hong interview postponed due to travel**Check out our most recent episode of THE KDROP to hear our most recent full Joshua Hong interview!….If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== .... Finally, jump on YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8
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2:11:16
The girls talk the latest KPop gossip + Joshua Hong is IN THE STUDIO!!
SUCH A FUN DAY in the KDROP studio!! Joshua Hong is here, IN PERSON and we just could not wait to get this exclusive interview up!....First, the girls talk what's current in KPop + all the latest KPop gossip.....(01:55) WHAT'S CURRENT IN KPOP:-SIXTEEN’s “Super Duper” (dance practice to end all dance practices??)-BLACKFUSCHIA’s “Pretty Feral” + BETTIE’s solo track, “like BETTIE” (everyone and their mother doing this choreo)-TSB’s “Permission to Twirl” (maddie’s new summer jam???)-YESTERDAY X ALONE’s “BACK FOR NOTHING” (MADDIE’S SONG. OF. THE. YEAR.)-THE GIRLZ’s “EYE SHADOW” (hiiii they better play this in on their tour this summer!!!)-ONEBASETWO’s “Dentist! Dentist!” (best thing OB2 has ever released? We think yes?)-HAVE6’s “BOA CONSTRICTOR” + “Kind of Right” (maddie learned the dance)-Domesticated Adult’s full album “6STAR” with title tracks: “Front Door”, “BLA BLA BLA BLA”, & “Lightning-ous” (Elle is obsessedddd)-KABLAM’s “Twinkling” (KABLAM BARRICADE!!!)-ZEETA’s “TWERK” (gotta twerk - gotta make that money - big smirk)…(21:48) THE LATEST IN KPOP GOSSIP…(41:51) *EXCLUSIVE* Joshua Hong interview!!!.....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== .... Finally, jump on YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8
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Elle & Maddie talk KPOP ACES (boy group, obvi)
Who is the ACE OF ACE in boy-group KPop??? The girls are here to tell ya (their opinions. lol)….Elle and Maddie talk what makes an ace, and debate which boy-group idol deserves the title of Vocal, Rap, Dance, & All-rounder ACE. They also talk March 2025 comebacks, Maddie’s VATA dance masterclass, and Elle actually getting past nose-bleed seats to do high-touch with VANNER.….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP(02:17) JENNIE’s “like JENNIE” + “Handlebars” (feat. Dua Lipa)(06:29) Hoshi + Woozi’s (HXW) “96ers” + “Stupid Idiot”(10:18) XIUMIN’s “WHEE!” + Mini Album “Interview X”(13:29) NTX’s “OVER N OVER”(16:52) SF9’s “LOVE RACE” (20:38) THE BOYZ’ “VVV” + Album “Unexpected”(26:26) ROCKY’s “BA BA BYE”(28:30) MARK’s “+82 Pressin’” (feat. HAECHAN)(33:07) Stray Kids’ Mixtape “DominATE”, featuring “Burnin’ Tires”, “Truman”, “ESCAPE”, & “CINEMA”(43:01) TEN’s Mini Album “STUNNER” + Title Track “BAMBOLA”….(46:45) OTHER K-POP NEWSMaddie went to a dance masterclass with Vata!! (Leader of WeDemBoyz + choreographer for sooooo many songs)Sangyeon (THE BOYZ) is enlisting (sob) but looks amazing with a buzz cut (yay)JayB is gonna have a US tour!! (Tickets on sale in early April)Elle saw Hwasa on tour and she is fabulousElle convinces everyone to watch TREASURE’s dating showUPCOMING CONCERTS: Elle is seeing TREASURE + VANNER, Maddie is going to 8TURNMaddie makes 20 cardboard cutouts for the 8TURN show in Atlanta (come say heyyyy)….(1:06:08) Maddie & Elle talk their top KPOP ACES…. (1:27:41) JOSHUA HONG Interview - *SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT*If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== .... Finally, jump on YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8
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1:29:22
A Beginner's Guide to NouerA
WE HAVE A NEW GROUP FOR YOU GUYS.….GET READY - NouerA!!….Maddie and Elle love learning about new KPop groups, and they’re here to convince you to get into NouerA, the new debut group formed through the survival show MAKEMATE1! NouerA is seriously good ALREADY, and we cannot get over how well balanced they are for being made through a survival show.…Don’t tune out of this one, y’all, because NouerA is insanely good!….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(04:20) EVNNE’s “Hot Mess” (this album is NOT a hot mess omg we love it)(12:49) Jackson Wang’s “High Alone” (THIS MV OMG)(12:17) Jisoo’s “Earthquake” (queen)(15:33) ONEPACT’s “100!” (DO NOT SLEEP ON THIS ALBUM)(19:11) POW’s “Gimme Love” (pow for president)(25:25) LUN8’s “Butterfly” (We need to shout this out!! The choreo!!)(28:18) Wooyoung’s “Sagittarius” (you know elle luvs)(30:07) ZEROBASEONE’s “BLUE” + “Devil Game” (best zb1 sound to date)(32:59) 8TURN’s “LEGGO” (BUY 8TURN TOUR TICKETS, Y’ALL)(39:08) TREASURE's “YELLOW” (this mv was so charming!)…(43:47) OTHER KPOP NEWS:-BLACKPINK World Tour-Astro’s 9th year anniversary! <3 -Wooyoung + Seonghwa at Fashion Week-Vanner US Fansign tour -Wonwoo enlisting (SOB)-Rumored SVT NANA Tour season 2??????….(52:40) BTS Express…A Beginner’s Guide to NouerA(1:00:32) Group intro (1:05:18) The MAKEMATE1 Finale of everyone’s nightmares(1:14:00) Our first impressions of NouerA(1:18:25) Hyunjun(1:24:12) Gihyeon(1:27:30) Junpyo(1:32:09) Yuseop(1:41:58) Lin(1:46:14) Fan(1:51:17) Miraku(1:54:34) NouerA’s group dynamic(1:59:35) “NIN: New is Now” Debut Album Review(2:04:10) NouerA CONTENT recommendations(2:08:58) Our hopes and dreams for NouerA!….(2:10:38) Joshua Hong (?) Interview ….We hope this NouerA special helps you know more about this amazing group!If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== .... Finally, jump on YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8
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2:13:32
VALENTINE'S SPECIAL: Maddie & Elle name the TOP 10 dreamiest idols
Valentine’s Day gives us full permission to chat DREAMIEST KPOP IDOLS. So that’s what we’re here. to. do. …In today’s episode of THE KDROP, Elle & Maddie make KPop love song playlists, heartbreak playlists, and list 10 idols they think would be the best valentines. Overall, a very enriching 2 hours of podcasting - ENJOY!!…(03:26) WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:-Minnie’s solo album “HER”-HongJoong’s cover of Michael Jackon’s “Beat it”-Plave’s “Dash”-Lisa’s “Born Again”-Jennie’s “Love Hangover”…..(17:55) What’s coming up in KPop (EVNNE, JustB, POW!!!, ONE PACT, NouerA debut!(26:32) Other KPop news -THE BOYZ wear Disney Princess dresses -8TURN, TREASURE, HWASA, JustB and YUGYEOM are touring-Kai is back from the military!!….(32:29) BTS EXPRESS with Christina….(49:26) THE KDROP VALENTINES SPECIAL (50:48) KPop love songs playlist(1:04:19) KPop heartbreak songs playlist(1:19:28) TOP 10 KPop Idols that would make the BEST VALENTINES….(1:43:28) THE KDROP: Exclusive interview with SEVENTEEN’s Joshua Hong! If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….Also check out our sister-podcast - YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast - if that's your thing! (@yagirl_kdramapod) (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW THE K.DROP ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @the.kdrop_kpop_pod https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==.... Finally, jump on YA GIRL’s Discord!! It's where all the friends of YA GIRL gather and talk about hot Korean men. You really don't wanna miss it. https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8
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