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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast 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•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to the newest installment of “HEALER UPDATES YOU DIDN’T ASK FOR”!! …. To get you up to speed: Maddie and Christina have been watching the iconic KDrama “Healer” for the very first time. And…. it’s a RIDE, y’all. They love it so much, and love to ham it even more. …. This ep gives their play-by-play of Healer episodes 7 - 12. All the cringy and great details you probably forgot by now but need to be reminded of. Enjoy! …. If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I...
Apr 05, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast THE BOYZ have been POPPIN recently, and maybe you’re wondering, “who ARE these guys?” and “Do I have time for another KPop group in my life?”, and “why do Maddie and Elle keep talking about Lip Gloss?" …. Maddie, Elle and Meg are here to tell you that THE BOYZ truly are worth stanning. They are a top-notch performance KPop boy group, and if you spend some time digging into their discography, you’ll find some real hits. Plus, they’re so FUN and will make you laugh always. … In this K.DROP episode...
Apr 01, 2024•2 hr 24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wow, this show has finally come to an end and it did not disappoint. ….. Slump Doc was a big warm hug that everyone needed. It was one of the healthiest and biggest green flag dramas that has come out recently. (Also, the secondary couple was PERFECT and too cute for words.) … Maddie and Christina discuss the many themes revolving around the show, how lovable all the characters are and how vital it is to have people in your corner supporting you through rough times. Jeong-woo and Ha-neul’s journ...
Mar 25, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast A CEO heiress? Yes. A killer soundtrack? Yes. The same writer who brought us Crash Landing on You? Yes. … A husband and wife who fell out of love and will spend the drama falling back in love? Yes, please, with a cherry on top. … This show has all the things that make a KDrama GREAT. Maddie and Christina talk about the strong chemistry that the main leads have ALREADY, how they are excited to see the heiress fall hard once again for her sweet husband, and how they are hoping this drama will be j...
Mar 19, 2024•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast Hi. We gave this Through Two 12 minutes of our time. …. If you’ve opened Netflix in the last 72 hours, you may have seen a new show available for our viewing. Chicken frickin Nugget. Maddie and Christina watched 2 eps (barely) and then tuned out when they started giving the lore on how chicken nuggets are made on other planets (or something like that). ... Did y'all watch more than 2 episodes of Chicken Nugget?? ... If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly ho...
Mar 19, 2024•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Absolutely NO ONE asked for this, but here we are anyways. .... So, Maddie and Christina are watching Healer. For the first time. And this show is just - SO MUCH OF EVERYTHING - that they cannot help but jump on the mic to talk about Ji Chang Wook's glasses and Ahjumma's cave and the ex-convicts everywhere. HONESTLY, THIS SHOW IS GREAT. .... Enjoy this Healer play-by-play, everyone. LOLOLOLOLOL. ..... If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this ...
Mar 13, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to THE K.DROP!! Maddie and Elle chat this week with their good friend Ori all about KINGDOM: LEGENDARY WAR!! ... If you have never watched this 2021 classic, THIS IS YOUR SIGN to do so. 6 of the best KPop groups came together to show-down and some insanely iconic KPop moments were born because of it. Enjoy this K.DROP episode dedicated to this amazing show! .... WHAT'S CURRENT IN KPOP: (04:54) (G)I-DLE "Super Lady" (07:00) Vanner's "Jack Pot" (09:58) P1Harmony...
Mar 11, 2024•2 hr 4 min•Transcript available on Metacast Word of Advice: Don't marry Ji-Won's husband. ... Maddie, Elle and Christina have a lot of thoughts about Marry My Husband. Were they hooked on the first 11 episodes? Yes. Were they frustrated with episodes 11 - 16? Also, yes. .... The ladies talk about how Min-Hwan and Su-Min stole the show and how they were team "first villians" when Ji-Hyeok's ex-fiance entered the picture. (Why, just why?). They are still bitter that Ji-Hyeok pushed Ji-Won OUT OF HIS HOUSE right after t...
Mar 04, 2024•53 min•Transcript available on Metacast HI HI HI!!! .... Things are changing!! (kind of. lol.) Just a quick episode to tell y'all that YA GIRL MADDIE is no more - this podcast is now called YA GIRL'S KDrama Podcast! Your amazing hosts Christina and Elle are joining on full time and so this triple-host pod needed a new name. ... YA GIRL is still going to be the pod you all know and love: CHINGU CHATS, Rowoon, Through Two's, KDrama Reviews, THE K.DROP. (As Christina has repeatedly told me, "Maddie, nothings is gonna cha...
Feb 28, 2024•3 min•Transcript available on Metacast Wanna become a Multi-Stan but don’t know where to start? (Or, already a Multi-Stan and don’t know how to stop? LOL) …. IT’S A K.DROP MIRACLE, YOU GUYS: Christina joined in for this ep!!!!! The girls have WAY TOO MUCH FUN talking through their fav 97er’s. (Which, also happen to be some of their top favs of all KPop.) …. If you haven’t already, check out THE K.DROP 97-Line PART 1, where the girls discuss more 1997 boys! … THE 97-LINE (PART 2): (00:45) Jungkook (someone guess how many times christi...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Transcript available on Metacast Maddie and Christina are watching Healer and it seems like they are the only ones left on planet EARTH that haven't watched this iconic drama. These two went in knowing NOTHING about this drama (.... Maddie thought it would be a medical show, LOL). .... In this Through Two, Maddie and Christina talk about their initial thoughts, on the first two episodes, and how come this show looks like it was made in the early 2000's - when in fact it was only from 2014. They talk about Mr. Ji Chang H...
Feb 19, 2024•36 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHINGU CHATS are back and will be BETTER THAN EVER! Maddie and Christina are aware that the last CHINGU CHAT was recorded back in October (so sorry, peeps). ..... (GREAT NEWS: CHINGU CHATS will come out once a month now and Maddie and Christina couldn't be more excited to do more of this segment that is near and dear to their hearts!) .... In this episode, Maddie and Christina discuss what they have been watching, dramas that have captivated them in the past, have deep thoughts about Marry My Hu...
Feb 17, 2024•45 min•Transcript available on Metacast THE TIME HAS COME. Maddie has FINALLY finished Reply 1988 so this review could actually happen. ... (Christina honestly didn't think this day would come due to previous events - A.K.A. Maddie never finishing Suspicious Partner.) .... Reply 1988's ending decisions have left Maddie and Christina with a sour taste in their mouths because of LIPS and his outcome (JUSTICE FOR LIPS IYKYK). Besides that, this memorable drama continues to remain a top contender and has left a lasting impression ...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Transcript available on Metacast 
