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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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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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==

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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 another segment of REALITY CHECK where the girls chat up PLANET C: HOME RACE and, most importantly, eyebrows!!

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Today’s topic: 

-HOT & DRAMA team performances 

-we <3 dragon boy

-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

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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

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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==

SOLAR~ SOLAR~~~

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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. 

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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. 

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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)

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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!! 

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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

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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==

8 MAKES 1 TEAM. Maddie binged all 40 episodes of ATEEZ WANTEEZ in like 2 days and the ladies are here to talk about it!!

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Let’s be real - Elle has watched way more ATEEZ content than Maddie over the years (I mean, Wooyoung is her ult soooo), and she’s always been like “Maddie - WATCH WANTEEZ”. Maddie finally did, loved it, and both girls chose their Top 5 Favorite WANTEEZ episodes to chat up on this KDROP ep. 

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( Does Maddie have a new ATEEZ bias now??? Maybe!! )

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*WARNING* This episode is kinda slap-happy since Elle had an endoscopy the day of recording, and Maddie had just watched 5 hours straight of WANTEEZ mwahahaahahah enjoy

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WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:

(06:30) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “SAY CHEESE!” (for Tom and Jerry’s 85th Anniversary)

(08:20) CLOSE YOUR EYES’ 3rd Mini Album “blackout” (kind of made Maddie a fan, not gonna lie)

(11:45) HOSHI’s “Fallen Superstar” (just listen it’s great)

(11:45) MONSTA X’s “baby blue” (also frickin good. No rapping, though, sad.) 

(13:56) ATEEZ’s “Choose” (Happy ATINY day!)

(15:36) NCT DREAM’s “Beat It Up” (Maddie has kind of a hot take on this one)

(20:01) NEXZ’s “Next To Me” (ANY. CONCEPT. KINGS.)

(21:35) Cha Eunwoo’s “SATURDAY PREACHER” + “Sweet Papaya” (MV’s of the month!!!)

(25:48) Stray Kids’ “Do It” + EP “DO IT” (this pre-chorus is heavenly)

(30:17) RIIZE’s “Fame” (MADDIE. LOVES. RIIZE.)

(33:06) NOWZ’s “HomeRUN” + Single album “PLAY BALL” (this is an objectively great song + they’re wearing deconstructed baseballs. A+++)

(37:25) JUNGWOO (NCT)’s “SUGAR” (you had me at torso stickers)

(39:25) VERIVERY’s “RED (Beggin’)” + Single album “Lost and Found” (Kangmin main character!!)

(43:28) ALPHA DRIVE ONE’s *Pre-Debut* “FORMULA” (ALLYZ UNITE!!!!!!!!)

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(47:21) Who won the comebacks for us? 

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(49:26) OTHER KPOP NEWS

• PLANET C: HOME RACE starting this week!!

• SEVENTEEN Thirst Tweets Pt. 2

• KickFlip launched their lightstick and GUESS WHAT’S ON IT

• 2025 MAMA Awards

(57:09) Elle saw RIIZE in concert and you guys she kinda likes them now it’s a Christmas miracle!!!!

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(1:02:58) BTS EXPRESS

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The Best of ATEEZ WANTEEZ

(1:11:22) A little rundown on ATEEZ

(1:17:16) Maddie gives a quick overview of the WANTEEZ episode concepts

(1:28:54) The girls choose their Top 5 WANTEEZ eps of all time

(2:16:00) Elle shouts out other ATEEZ content to watch

(2:18:55) WHO’S MADDIE’S NEW BIAS???

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(2:23:41) Joshua Hong interview *postponed* due to an existing appointment

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 girls are here today to talk JYP Game Caterers!!

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If you’ve never watched Game Caterers before, it’s when Producer Nah (WE LUV HIM) gathers groups of idols to play games. And… that’s it HAHA. Always a good time.

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JYP gathered 40 idols from 10 different groups: 2PM, DAY6, TWICE, Stray Kids, ITZY, Xdinary Heroes, NMIXX, NiZiU, NEXZ, & KickFlip (oh, and J.Y. PARK himself). They played games all day and we would totally recommend watching it. It’s all on YouTube!!

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P.S. We’re obsessed with DAY6’s WONPIL now

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WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:

(06:04) TWS’s “OVERDRIVE” + Mini Album “play hard” (making my heart KOONG KOONGGGG)

(11:18) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “Hollywood Action” + Mini Album “The Action” (choreo of the month!!)

(14:28) JO1”s “Handz in my Pocket” + Mini Album “Handz in my Pocket” (frickin iconic. CAN YOU IMAGINE)

(19:25) DKB’s “Irony” + Mini Album “Emotion” (Elle is obsessed)

(24:37) NEXZ’s “Beat-Boxer” + Mini Album “Beat-Boxer” (also listen to I’m Him!!!)

(29:22) TEMPEST’s Mini Album “As I Am” (watch the MV for “In The Dark” it’s fascinating) 

(34:36) &TEAM’s “Back to Life” + Korean debut Mini Album “Back to Life” (LISTEN TO LUNATIC!)

(39:25) XLOV’s “Rizz” + Mini Album “UXLXVE” (maddie also luvs the splits)

(42:40) NEWBEAT’s “Look So Good” + Mini Album “LOUDER THAN EVER” (this album has no business going this hard)

(48:16) YEONJUN’s Mini Album “NO LABELS: PART 01” (made to be watched)

(52:30) Mark Tuan’s Mini Album “Silhouette” (listen to this in the car)

(54:44) JUSTB’s Mini Album “SNOW ANGEL” (EDM)

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(57:02) Who won the comebacks?? (this was HARD)

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(59:00) What we’re looking forward to in KPOP

(1:01:35) Other KPop news

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(1:02:22) We all went to P1Harmony’s MOST WANTED tour and we’re here to talk about it!!

(1:13:45) Elle’s going to a RIIZE concert and it’s the most ironic thing ever (she’s gonna luv it)

(1:18:52) ALPHA DRIVE ONE UPDATES (bc we’re obsessed)

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(1:28:16) BTS EXPRESS

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JYP GAME CATERERS (1:46:10)

(1:46:55) The 40 idols who participated

(2:04:28) OPENING CEREMONIES

(2:19:18) The Newspaper Game

(2:22:30) Character Quiz

(2:25:25) Word Relay

(2:29:32) Strawberry Banana Apple Game

(2:36:12) Dizzy Picture Game

(2:39:35) Random Dance Play

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(2:45:07) Our thoughts on the JYP company dynamic

(2:46:18) Our standout players + SUPERLATIVES

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(2:51:13) Joshua Hong Interview postponed due to the L.A. Lakers game (congrats, Josh!!!)

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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

Maddie knows nothing about KPop plushies, y’all, but Christina and Elle are pup-sessed. (sorry)

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ANITEEZ, MINITEEN, BT21, SKZOO…. Elle made a KPop plushy powerpoint (this is how we use our college degrees) to teach Maddie allll about the world of stuffed kpop keychain things and why she needs to get into them. Is Maddie converted? Is she about to go and buy a Joshua Hong deer plushy? LISTEN TO FIND OUT

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p.s. save yourself and don’t google the monsta x ones. just don’t. 

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WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:

(06:30) CIX’s “WONDER YOU” (what in the name of shirtless sailors. elle luvs)

(12:40) CORTIS’s “JoyRide” and “Lullaby” MV’s (coca cola commercial)

(19:00) AL(H)OURS’s “READY 2 RUMBLE” (“this screams maddie” -christina)

(21:57) AxMxP’s *DEBUT* “I Did It” (anyone else watch “Spring of Youth?”)

(24:44) IDID’s *DEBUT* “CHAN-RAN” (maddie: “they should have debuted with this”. elle: “this IS their debut”)

(29:48) D.O.’s “DUMB” (feat. PENOMECO) (the king of MV’s, as per usual)

(31:49) TREASURE’s “EVERYTHING” (MV of the week!!!)

(38:12) KickFlip’s “My First Love Song” (y’all do NOT want to know how many skateboards are in this one)

(42:07) TWS’s “Head Shoulders Knees Toes” (subway grunge)

(45:32) The KingDom’s “Last Flower” (christina watched it 5 times)

(46:53) P1Harmony’s 1st English Album, “EX” + Title Track “EX” (WE ARE OBSESSED)

(52:51) CxM’s “5,4,3 (Pretty Woman) (feat. Lay Bankz) (scoups + mingyu are L.A. boyzzz)

(54:43) WHO WON THE COMEBACKS?

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(55:32) WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO IN KPOP

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(1:18:00) BTS EXPRESS

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THE ULTIMATE(ish) GUIDE TO KPOP PLUSHIES:

(1:30:19) BT21 (BTS)

(1:35:22) SKZOO (Stray Kids)

(1:38:32) ANITEEZ (ATEEZ)

(1:42:17) MINITEEN (SEVENTEEN)

(1:49:11) PPULBATU (TXT)

(1:52:00) ATEEZ MIGHTEEZ

(1:55:48) FIM’S CLUB (LE SSERAFIM)

(2:01:20) SOM MOONG CHILL (NCT 127)

(2:03:45) Dreamiez (NCT DREAM)

(2:06:35) Zeronies (ZEROBASEONE)

(2:08:40) CCREW (CRAVITY)

(2:11:49) BBNEXDO (BOYNEXTDOOR)

(2:13:29) Xdinary Monsters (Xdinary Heroes)

(2:16:09) MONMUNGCHI (MONSTA X)

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(2:25:44) Joshua Hong interview *POSTPONED* due to fashion week conflict!! We’ll get him on next time to talk his fav. plushies!)

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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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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 officially over and we would just like to say.... ice on my teeth, ice on my teeth....

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Maddie, Elle and Ori all agree that this season of BOYS PLANET was one of their favorite survival shows ever (and they’ve seen a lot). The cross-cultural friendships formed by the contestants and the way they supported each other through to the end was so special to watch. THE HUG TO END ALL HUGS between xinlong and zihao post-finale will live on in our hearts FOREVER. (shout out to all the ppl on the internet making edits with taylor swift songs. bless)

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The girls talk it all in today’s finale episode: Masato talking when it’s not his turn (classic), Li Zi Hao getting more screen time than most of the finalists (deserved), Junseo’s hot brother (u know), Xinlong’s acceptance speech (U KNOW), and every amazingly annoying Kangmin moment that MNet finally decided to air (we luv u). 

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They also talk about the season in general and give out some well-earned KDROP SUPERLATIVES: Who was the reaction king this season? Who did the most with the least screen time?  Who had the biggest glow-up? THE GIRLS TELL ALL. 

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(it’s also amazing how many times we mention lim jack in this episode. ur welcome i guess?)

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In true MNet style, this episode is longer than it needs to be - BUT THAT’S THE CHARM OF BOYSPLANET, right?? We hope you enjoy every bit of (non-rigged) fun on today’s episode of REALITY CHECK

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BOYS II PLANET FINALE:

(06:14) The finale starts: signal song, exit interviews with the finalists, talking to eliminated B2P contestants in the audience, the star-master appreciation ceremony

(16:27) THE NAME REVEAL (lol)

(21:52) Brat Attitude performance team

(30:30) Never Been 2 Heaven performance team

(38:48) Chunbae treat making, self evaluations by past contestants, the letters (*sob*)

(46:05) How To Fly performance

(48:06) The night-before-the-finale staged pajama party

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ALD1 MEMBER REVEAL

(55:29) It’s time to announce the members of ALPHA DRIVE ONE!!

(58:09) Sanghyeon

(1:03:15) Leo

(1:05:35) Jia Hao

(1:13:15) Geonwoo

(1:14:16) Xinlong

(1:18:39) Sangwon

(1:23:01) Anxin

(1:24:51) Junseo

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(1:28:40) Kangmin getting 9th

(1:30:49) EVERYONE HUGGING EACH OTHER + other b-role footage from after the finale

(1:33:56) How many votes each debuted member got

(1:35:15) PLANET C: HOME RACE (we’re def covering!!!)

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(1:37:06) OUR FIRST THOUGHTS on ALD1 + the group as a whole

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(1:45:08) THE KDROP “BOYS2PLANET” SUPERLATIVES: 

-The Jay Chang Award for “Best Reactions”

-The ILAND Jay Award for “Most Embarrassing / Endearing Moment”

-The Yundeok Award for “Best Display of Athleticism”

-The Bangchan Award for “Best Nude Moment”

-The Niki Award for “Biggest Glow-up”

-The Cha Woonki Award for “Biggest Class Clown”

-The Eunsang Award for “Most Extra Actor”

-The Wang Zihao Award for “Doing the Most With the Least Screen Time”

-The Daisuke Award for “Cutest Maknae”

-The Eunkwang Award for “Best Hyung”

-The Mattbin / Haobin Award for “Best Besties”

-The Jiang Fan Award for “Most Devastating Early Elimination”

-The Jongho Award for “Biggest Secret Weapon”

-The Yuseop “Swagger Award”

-The Junpyo Award for “Best Leader”

-The Mayfly Love Poem Award for “Best Single Moment of the Show”

-The JL “MVP Award” / The Hwanwoong “Ace of Ace Award”

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(2:15:43) How do we think B2P ranks with the other survival shows we’ve seen?

(2:21:58) How invested are we gonna be in ALPHA DRIVE ONE? (hint: very lol)

(2:23:20) Our hopes and dreams for ALPHA DRIVE ONE (화이팅, boys!!!)

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We’ll see y’all in December for PLANET C: HOME RACE!!!! 

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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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 Finally, jump on THE KDROP / YA GIRL’s Discord!! You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠