It is FINALLY Lee Min-Ho TIME!! Maddie & Christina are watching The King: Eternal Monarch as their next throwback series! In this series, they find a drama that they both haven’t watched before (and the rest of the world has). They have done Reply 1988, Healer, and I’m Not a Robot. This is also their FIRST EVER Lee Min-Ho drama and they are SWOONING over him. Why did it take them this long? It’s honestly concerning. Lee Min-Ho AND Kim Go-Eun in a drama together? Let’s go. If you haven’t watc...
Sep 03, 2024•59 min
Maddie & Christina discuss the first two episodes of No Gain No Love & they have … thoughts. This show was highly anticipated because of Shin Min-Ah, but the ladies are having a hard time understanding the dynamic between the two leads. Shin Min-Ah is great, but the character she plays (as of right now) is questionable. It also has been hard to pinpoint where the male lead is coming from. Maddie & Christina are more invested in the secondary characters (shout out to Lee Sang-Yu &...
Aug 31, 2024•46 min
Maddie & Christina binged ‘I’m Not a Robot’ SO FAST and had such a fun time watching this show. It is still questionable how long it took Kim Min-Kyu with a K to figure out that Jin-ah was actually the robot the whole time, but did Maddie & Christina eat it all up? YES, YES THEY DID. ..... In this review, Maddie & Christina go through the second half of the show and discuss how much they loved witnessing Kim Min-Kyu falling in love with human Ji-Ah. How precious can he be? SO PRECIOUS. ..... If ...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 23 min
OFFICIAL NEW PODCAST ALERT!!!! ..... The KDROP may have been born here on YA GIRL’s, but it does not live here anymore! …. The love y’all have shown THE KDROP since day one has helped it grow and OUTGROW living here on YA GIRL’S KDrama Podcast. THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast is now an official podcast, on its very own platform. …. Ready, set…. GO and give THE KDROP a follow on Spotify and Apple Podcasts now! https://open.spotify.com/show/6mJww9LjXOpzHCL244Hf0t?si=LAd9srRUQD6EQwVIvtdkfw .... THE KDROP...
Aug 24, 2024•3 min
The wait is FINALLY over! Love Next Door premiered last weekend and everyone is so excited. Jung So-Min & Jung Hae-In's banter in this show is already top-notch. In this Through Two, Maddie & Christina discuss the characters, the chemistry with the leads, and discuss some parallels between Love Next Door and Doctor Slump. Christina's favorite second male lead is also in this drama and getting a role HE DESERVES. A love story about two childhood best friends? Yes, please. & AN...
Aug 23, 2024•52 min
Elle and Christina review Miss Night & Day and thoroughly enjoyed this drama. The mystery, the humor, the acting, and the overall charm of the show keep them watching. In this episode, Christina & Elle talk about how much they loved Mi-Jin and Ji-Ung and how they wished there were more scenes of them together. They wished that the bestie ended up with kpop boy and really hope that the investigator doesn't keep getting scammed, ha! The two actresses who played Mi-Jin were phenomenal i...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr 17 min
What a surprisingly great show!! Maddie and Elle are here to chat up the 2024 new release My Sweet Mobster, and they both really loved it! .... Did this show win in every aspect? No..... But, it was carried by its STRENGTHS (hello, Mr. Cheekbones. hello, secondary love story. hello, mobster house crew) .... ((Plus, everyone around the world collectively fell in love with Mr. Raspy Voice, so that was a fun experience)) ..... If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I trul...
Aug 19, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Happy August Chingu Chat, everyone! This segment is a special one at Ya Girl’s KDrama Podcast where Maddie & Christina just talk about Korean-related things (like JK, for example). In this episode, Maddie & Christina talk about what they are watching, reminisce about KCon and Kpop concerts, dive DEEP into new August dramas, and give you recommendations on school related dramas because ‘back to school’ season is here. Grab your coffee, tea, or soju and come laugh with us! ….. If you'r...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 21 min
MOON KANG-TAE BELONGS TO MOON KANG-TAE Picture books, Mang-Tae, a castle, a Psychiatric hospital, perfect kiss scenes, beautiful music, lots of humor, interrupting deer, a HUGE reveal, and the most perfect and heartbreak porridge scene you will ever see — this is just a small taste of how beautiful this drama is. Christina FINALLY persuaded Maddie to watch It’s Okay to Not Be Okay (she has been begging her to watch it for years now). Maddie & Christina cannot rave enough about this drama and...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 26 min
Maddie and Elle watched MAKEMATE1 and loooooved it. They're here today to break down everything about the show, final lineup, and *questionable* finale format LOL … They also talk through some INSANELY GOOD comebacks recently!!! hello CHK CHK BOOM, hello WALK. …. WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP: (07:08) ENHYPEN's "XO" + full album "ROMANCE:UNTOLD" (10:36) NCT127's "Walk" (best song of the year??????) (14:04) WAKER's "Vanilla Choco Shake" (i mean did...
Aug 06, 2024•2 hr 51 min
Serendipity’s Embrace or do you mean SHAGGYTOWN’S Embrace?! IYKYK. This new drama stars Kim Su-Hyeon (My Lovely Liar, Love Alarm) and Chae Jong-Hyeop (Castaway Diva, Eye Love You). It is about meeting your first love (Shaggytown’s first love) by fate years later. In this Through Two, Maddie & Christina discuss the two leads, how the plot isn’t the strongest, and are very curious about what will happen next. They also talk ad nauseam about Chae Jong-Hyeop (correction: MADDIE DOES) and how the...
Jul 26, 2024•39 min
SURPRISE! Elle and Christina are back for a midway review of Miss Night & Day and they honestly didn't think they would still be watching. This drama continues to surprise them with the fantastic female leads. In this episode, the ladies debrief about episodes three through eight and discuss theories, thoughts, and predictions they have. The slow burn between Mi-Jin and Ji-Ung is getting a little too slow and EVERYONE is waiting for them to get together (or for Ji-Ung to FINALLY ADMIT HI...
Jul 17, 2024•1 hr 10 min
The review for The Atypical Family is finally here! SHAGGY DADDY FOR PRESIDENT. In this review, Maddie and Christina dissect the amazing character development, stunning OST, agree that I-na’s storyline was top-notch, and why they (Christina) love Gwi-Jui so very much. Gwi-Jui carried this show ON HIS BACK. Jang Ki-Yong, you did well, buddy. This 12-episode drama kept everyone guessing and wanting more each week. Sadly, this show has ended, but WHAT A WAY TO END, right? The Atypical Family can be...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 8 min
It’s SUMMER 2024 and Elle is living her BEST KPop life (since summer jams are her taste in KPop all year long) …. Maddie and Elle jump on the mic this week to pitch their top 10 favorite summer songs, along with chat up what has been happening in the KPop world this past month (HINT: it’s a lot) … …. WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP: (07:08) RIIZE’s “Boom Boom Bass” & Maddie’s BRIIZE life (09:20) EVNNE’s “Badder Love” (a different EVNNE taste, but a good one) (12:06) Jeonghan + Wonwoo’s “Last Night” (...
Jul 13, 2024•2 hr 45 min
Robot vibes are the best vibes, right? (Especially when the male lead can’t distinguish between a robot and a human.) Maddie and Christina have watched half of I’m Not a Robot and have MANY thoughts. The ladies love the leads, but find that everything else not involving them in the drama doesn’t need to be there. The ex-boyfriend is a huge red-flag, Ji-ah needs to advocate more for herself, and Kim Min-kyu with a K should attend a class to help him figure out the difference between robots and hu...
Jul 08, 2024•55 min
Christina & Elle watched the first two episodes of Miss Night & Day and they like the premise so far! They love the leads (both young & old Mi-Jin) and find the male lead super swoony with all the umbrella-saving he does. The actress Lee Jung-Eun is doing a phenomenal job acting as twenty-eight-year-old woman. In this Through Two, the ladies talk about how funny this show is, how they have empathy for the female lead, and contemplate on whether or not they will continue watching the ...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min
Happy July Chingu Chat, everyone! It’s always a good day when a Chingu Chat gets released (in Maddie and Christina’s most humble opinion). & SURPRISE! Christina went to KOREA! She shares some stories and things she did (& it may have involved lots of good food, palaces, and BTS). In this Chingu Chat, Maddie and Christina discuss dramas they are currently watching, their travels, and random, silly stories (like always). If you came for the laughs, you are in for a treat! ….. If you're...
Jul 01, 2024•1 hr 15 min
DRAMAS FROM THE PAST. First for YA GIRLS was Reply 1988, then Healer. What’s next? .... Surprise! Maddie and Christina are covering the 2017 drama ‘I’m Not a Robot’ (you’re welcome, Elle). It is cheesy, funny, sweet, and questionable all wrapped up into one drama. .... Man gets a female robot for his house, what? Ex-boyfriend makes a robot that looks exactly like his ex-girlfriend, extra what?? Man is intrigued by this robot and likes the physical touch, triple extra what??? .... While some of t...
Jun 24, 2024•35 min
Ya girls are back with another KPop beginner's guide!! Today is all about P1HARMONY - Maddie and Elle are so happy to have Meg back on the show to gush with us about how much P1Harmony is Killin’ It! ….. WHAT'S CURRENT IN KPOP: (3:02) Aespa - “Armageddon” (Is it doing too much?) (7:01) Treasure - “King Kong” (Do we like it?) (11:39) Chen (Exo) - “Empty” (just beautiful) (13:46) Ateez - “Work,” Album: Golden Hours (TREND SETTERS) (22:30) Suho (Exo) - “1 to 3” (80s futuristic aliens?) (25:...
Jun 21, 2024•2 hr 17 min
June’s CHINGU CHAT has made it to the building. Disclaimer: This episode is off its rocker so enjoy slap-happy Maddie! ..... In this CHINGU CHAT, the ladies talk about new K-pop endeavors (SEVENTEEN with Maddie & BTS with Christina), dramas/K-pop clips they have been watching, and who their favorite Park/Lee/Kim actors are. YOU ARE IN FOR A REAL TREAT. .... PICK YOUR PARK .... LOVE YOUR LEE .... KEEP YOUR KIM ..... Isn’t this the best use of everyone’s time? Yes. One thousand times yes. Alwa...
Jun 10, 2024•55 min
Lovely Runner has ended and everyone is sad. This drama was about a super fan who traveled back in time to save her bias and they ended up falling in love. WHAT MORE CAN YOU WANT FROM A DRAMA? .... The love story of Sol & Sun-jae can’t be beat and it was told so well. This show had everything- romance, time traveling, comedy, emotional levity and lovable characters that made the drama so memorable. .... Lovely Runner is the PERFECT gateway drama to recommend to people who have never seen kdramas...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 20 min
CALLING ALL KPOP SURVIVAL SHOW FANS .... If you loved BOYS PLANET or I-LAND, Maddie and Elle have your next favorite show! It's called MAKEMATE1 and includes 36 super-squishy, super-adorable contestants all vying for a few coveted spots in the next KPop boy group. (And Maddie and Elle definitely already have their favorites!!)) .... MAKEMATE1 will be airing on Wednesdays this summer on Viki. .... WHAT'S CURRENT IN KPOP: (04:02) - Doh Kyung Soo (D.O.) “Mars” + Album: “Blossom” (6:46) NCT Dream - ...
Jun 01, 2024•2 hr 31 min
Maddie started The Atypical Family and Christina couldn’t be more excited. In this Through Two-Ish, Maddie has watched up to episode 2 and Christina has watched up to episode 6. They talk about the plot and characters, and Maddie predicts what will happen in the later episodes (SHE IS A GREAT GUESSER YOU GUYS). .... This drama is refreshing and has you hooked until the end of each episode. Gwi-Ju (Shaggytown #2) and Da-Hae have amazing chemistry and you keep second-guessing if Da-Hae is on the g...
May 28, 2024•33 min
Let’s talk biases!!!! …. Ult biases, wreckers… we all have em. If y’all have listened to THE K.DROP before, you already know some of Maddie and Elle’s biases, but do you know all of them? …. In this K.DROP episode, the girls talk fangirl over their favs from all their fav groups! ….. WHAT’S CURRENT IN K-POP: (05:50) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “Earth Wind and Fire” + “HOW?” Mini Album (09:30) RIIZE’s “Impossible” + “RIIZING” Mini Album (11:50) Jinjin and Moonbin’s “Fly” (13:32) NCT DOYOUNG’s “Little Light” + ...
May 10, 2024•2 hr 51 min
Chingu Means Friend- we’re friends & chatting is talking We talk about Korean stuff Chingu Chats chingu chaaaats ...... Well, CHINGU CHATS s are back (& with a great new song…) and will be released once a month. You’re welcome. Maddie & Christina aim to please. They know how much you all miss these segments!! .... In this CHINGU CHAT, the ladies talk about what they’ve been listening to and watching. Also, they revisit Christina’s KPOP corner which has transformed to her JK county (IYKYK - she a...
May 08, 2024•48 min
We are all RUNNING LOVINGLY into the arms of SunJae, just saying. ... In this midway review of Lovely Runner: Maddie, Elle and Christina discuss the swoon factor of SunJae, all their theories, and how Im Sol is the perfect female lead. This show has everything for everyone. .... ((Is it just them, or does everyone else also pretend that they are Im Sol and that their bias is SunJae??? THIS GIRL IS GOALS, YO. SHE DID IT WHEN NO ONE ELSE COULD.)) .... Be on the lookout for a full review of Lovely ...
May 06, 2024•37 min
Maddie and Christina (barely) made it, yo. …… They have finished Queen of Tears and have many thoughts; unfortunately, this drama disappointed them. Queen of Tears was a highly anticipated drama with an excellent cast, a well-known writer, and beautiful music. The main couple had strong chemistry but failed to give the viewers the scenes that were deserved. This drama had the potential to shine, but it fell short. …. In this episode, Maddie and Christina talk about the variety of plots (that wer...
May 03, 2024•1 hr 7 min
The moment is FINALLY here and what a journey it has been! Maddie & Christina finished Healer for their ‘Throwback Drama watch’ and couldn’t be more happy that they decided to give this show a shot. .... In this episode, Maddie and Christina do a full review to discuss the characters, deep dive through memorable scenes, and gush about how the show won their hearts. (MADDIE IS WHIPPED FOR HEALER and his turtle necks that go up past his nose, IYKYK.) .... While ‘Healer’ had a great (but out of...
Apr 22, 2024•1 hr 20 min
Maddie and Elle are here to build your next KPop playlist - made up entirely of b-sides!! …. The sheer amount of KPop songs in the world can be overwhelming, but don’t worry. Maddie and Elle have put the work into choosing what you hit play to the next time you’re on a run or cruising to work. … In this K.DROP episode, the girls choose their favorite KPop b-sides for driving in the car, working out, and getting in the feels. …. WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP: (04:43) ILLIT’s “Magnetic” (bop all around!!...
Apr 19, 2024•1 hr 10 min
I think we’re all shook by how good the first two episodes of Lovely Runner were. Like, really good. ….. Over here crossing our fingers that the rest of the drama lives up the standards these first eps set for it!! Maddie and Elle talk through the plot of Lovely Runner, hype up how great this FL is (and how tall the ML is, MOTHER), and give some of their juiciest theories about this plot!!! They also cross their fingers for MORE ECLIPSE (buying the lightstick over here)!!!!! …. As I’m sure y’all...
Apr 14, 2024•36 min
