Best Korean Podcast For Beginners Podcasts (2024)

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Through Two: Lovely Runner 36:04

5d ago36:04

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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…

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The "HEALER" play-by-play no one asked for (EPISODES 7 - 12) 53:09

13d ago53:09

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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 …

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: A Beginner's Guide to THE BOYZ 2:24:22

17d ago2:24:22

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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…

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Doctor Slump Review: A healthy, beautiful, green flag drama!! 1:01:52

24d ago1:01:52

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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, …

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Through Two: Queen of Tears 26:34

1M ago26:34

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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 mai…

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Through Two: Chicken Nugget 13:31

1M ago13:31

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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 th…

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The "HEALER" play-by-play no one asked for (EPISODES 3 - 6) 52:39

1M ago52:39

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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…

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: KINGDOM Legendary War 2:03:50

1M ago2:03:50

2:03:50

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 thi…

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Marry My Husband Review: Do NOT marry this chick's husband 53:01

2M ago53:01

53:01

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-fi…

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Welcome to YA GIRL'S KDrama Podcast! 3:13

2M ago3:13

3:13

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: …

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: The 97-Line (PART 2) 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

1:05:32

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…

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Through Two: Healer 36:05

2M ago36:05

36:05

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 ep…

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina talk Marry My Husband + Reflect on past dramas that captivated them 45:09

2M ago45:09

45:09

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 epi…

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Reply 1988 Review: What's your TAKE on TAEK?! 1:18:08

2M ago1:18:08

1:18:08

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 h…

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: A Beginner's Guide to TWS 1:47:38

2M ago1:47:38

1:47:38

DEBUT ALERT!!! If you haven’t heard, Pledis has officially launched their new boy group: TWS! They’r the first boy group Pledis has debuted since SEVENTEEN, so you ~might~ say they’re highly anticipated. …. So far, Maddie and Elle find these boys ADORABLE. (especially you, Hanjin) They totally recommend you check out TWS and their debut album: “Spa…

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Through Two: Doctor Slump 41:27

3M ago41:27

41:27

Slump Doc in the HOUSEEEE. .... Hey guys, back with another Through Two!! Maddie and Christina watched the first two eps of Doctor Slump and are here to talk about it. So far, they really like this show. It has a little bit of everything: comedy, romance, intrigue - and, most importantly, no Joseon past lives plots in sight!!!!!! ..... How do y'all…

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina talk the best (& worst) Secondary Male Leads 51:45

3M ago51:45

51:45

((DISCLAIMER CITY, Y'ALL: First of all, Maddie is aware her sound quality is sub-par LOL. Also, we recorded this episode literally 4 months ago. BUT - We decided it's still such a fun episode we had to share!!! ENJOY!)).....Secondary Male Leads. We love em. We hate em. Sometimes we want to date em. Maddie and Christina are here to chat through the …

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#64 새해 이야기 4:24

3M ago4:24

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여러분 새해 복 많이 받으세요💖

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: The 97-Line (PART 1) 1:19:36

3M ago1:19:36

1:19:36

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 NEW YEAR’S 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.)…. WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPO…

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YA GIRL'S KDrama Awards: Best of 2023 1:53:03

4M ago1:53:03

1:53:03

HI GUYS WE MADE IT. Maddie and Christina here - talking 2023 KDramas. Let’s frickin goooo. ….. 2023 KDramas we watched: (05:43) …. DRAMA AWARDS: Hot Potato Award (we regret everything): (16:13) Pleasant Surprise Award: (18:00) Biggest Letdown Award:(19:50) I Was Brainwashed Award: (22:20)Tropey Done Well Award: (24:00) Most Convoluted Plot Award: (…

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THE K.DROP: KPop Awards 2023 2:32:06

4M ago2:32:06

2:32:06

It’s been an AMAZING year for KPop and Maddie & Elle are here to talk about it!! ….If this is your first episode of The K.DROP, welcome! Maddie and Elle jump on the mics to talk all things KPop (mostly boy groups), and today’s episode is super fun since they are handing out AWARDS to the groups and dudes that rocked it this year. …..They kick it of…

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MIDWAY REVIEW: My Demon 37:50

4M ago37:50

37:50

Yo, here we are, halfway through My Demon. This show is literally SO good and - as Elle says - it just keeps getting better with every episode. ….. Maddie and Elle chat through the first 8 episodes of My Demon. Who’s the # 1 Psycho?? Why is Song Kang losing his powers?? Will the tattoo ever get transferred back ??? …. Elle’s fav scene is the Tango …

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Through Two: My Demon 36:00

4M ago36:00

36:00

OKAY, HI. Maddie and Christina *surprise surprise* are BACK AGAIN to talk the newest Netflix KDrama, Fish Boys in Hel…–, I mean, My Demon. ….. My Demon. MY. DEMON. My frickin demon. Where do we start??? Is Song-Kang hot? TBD. (although Maddie thinks maybe yes?) Can we trust literally anyone in this show? Probs not. Are we living in classic KDrama t…

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Through Two: Welcome to Samdalri 38:34

4M ago38:34

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Ji Chang-WHO CAN PULL OFF FINGER GUNS THAT WELL?! …. Maddie and Christina watched the first two episodes of Welcome to Samdalri and are here to tell you that it’s worth the watch so far! This drama is a mixture of Hometown Cha Cha Cha (hello, townspeople!), Our Beloved Summer (hello, lovers - to - enemies - to - lovers), and Our Blues (hello, Jeju …

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Castaway Diva Review: We're moving to SHAGGY-TOWN 1:12:55

5M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

HI THIS IS NOW A CHAE JONG-HYEOP STAN PODCAST. (Shaggy-Town for LYFEEE) ….. Maddie and Christina just finished Castaway Diva (like, 2 hours ago) and they have LOTS to say. This is (arguably) one of the best KDramas of 2023. It has everything a KDrama should have - music… people being stabbed… tall, dimpled Korean men. ….. I hope y’all love our revi…

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Through Two: The Story of Park's Marriage Contract 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

(( hi guys this one got CHATTY. use the time stamps plz if you wanna skip to the actual through two !! )) ..... In this episode of YA GIRL MADDIE, Maddie and Christina talk through the first two episodes of The Story of Park's Marriage Contract (spoiler - so far, they LOVE IT!!!) .... They also catch y'all up on what they've been watching lately (U…

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#63 청소 이야기 4:24

5M ago4:24

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: The 95-Line 2:06:46

5M ago2:06:46

2:06:46

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) .... Maddie, Elle and Nas are all obsessed with wayyyyyy too many KPop groups so totally got you. In this episode of THE K.DROP, the girls give an ode to their favorite '95 boys. (Most of whom just so happen to be their biases!!) ....…

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#62 감기 이야기 5:05

5M ago5:05

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Through Two: The Matchmakers 55:47

5M ago55:47

55:47

Anyeong-haseRO ... We got another RO-SHOW, y'all! After "Destined with You" earlier this fall, we're all officially in love with Ro-woon by now. .... That being said, Maddie and Christina are honest in this Through Two. So far, "The Matchmakers" is.... a slow watch. They're not sure if they're hooked. Maybe a few more eps will help them out? .... W…

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: A Beginner's Guide to SEVENTEEN 2:42:39

5M ago2:42:39

2:42:39

Whether you're a raging CARAT or brand new to SEVENTEEN, this episode is for you!....If you know SVT at all, you know what the hype is all about. Maddie, Elle, and Meg are here to hype you up even more with this: A Beginner's Guide to SEVENTEEN. (Veteran CARATS will love it too!!) ..... WHAT'S CURRENT IN KPOP: (8:22) Hwasa's "Chili" (10:13) NCT 127…

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#61 스마트폰 사용 이야기 4:42

6M ago4:42

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Through Two: A Good Day to be a Dog 51:39

6M ago51:39

51:39

WOOF. ... The CGI dog? Maybe. Throw back Joseon storyline? Nah. Cha Eunwoo in teacher pants?! YES PLZ. .... No one can deny that Cha Eunwoo's new show here is an ~interesting~ watch. Join Maddie and her guest Claire as they break down the first couple of episodes of A Good Day to be a Dog. (Maddie's obsessed, Claire not so much.) .... Before you do…

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#60 강아지와 고양이 이야기 4:44

6M ago4:44

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#59 운전 이야기 4:45

6M ago4:45

4:45

운전에 대한 이야기를 합니다.

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Destined with You RO-VIEW 1:20:48

6M ago1:20:48

1:20:48

What's more quintessential YA GIRL MADDIE than a RO-VIEW?! .... Destined with You has come to an end, so obviiiii Maddie & Christina had to RO-VIEW this bad boy. Bc we're RO-FREAKS and we RO-WANT that Tiffany bracelet now, but only if RO-WOON is wearing it (and grasping our calves out of passion). ..... (where was I.. oh yah, RO-VIEW) ..... If you'…

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#58 나들이 이야기 4:52

6M ago4:52

4:52

가을 나들이에 대해서 이야기합니다.

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#57 커피와 음료수 이야기 5:12

6M ago5:12

5:12

#여러 가지 음료수에 대해서 이야기합니다.

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: Maddie & Elle make a KPop Supergroup 1:36:08

6M ago1:36:08

1:36:08

What's this?! A new cover art - a new name?? ... THAT'S RIGHT!! YA GIRL MADDIE is officially launching it's first mini-pod. THE K.DROP is the KPop podcast that we've all been waiting for (or, at least, Maddie and Elle have). Also, it's basically just an excuse for Maddie to talk about KPop and stop passing it off as "KDrama content' (lol) .... Here…

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Reply 1988: Mid-point freakout (AKA: Marry me, Jung-hwan) 48:43

7M ago48:43

48:43

KNOCK KNOCK WHO'S THERE ... oh, it's Maddie and Christina finally posting this midway review!! They recorded it literally 120 days ago ~ but talking about Jung-hwan's lips is timeless, so no problems here!!! .... We hope y'all love Maddie and Christina's midway delusion. Reply 1988 is quite a show, and they were deeeeefinitely along for the ride. .…

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#56 친구 이야기 5:38

7M ago5:38

5:38

친한 친구가 몇 명 있으신가요?

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina get you up-to-date on Fall 2023 KDramas 1:03:46

7M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

Do you ever feel like you can't keep track of what dramas are coming out, when they're coming out, or where you can watch them??...Maddie & Christina got you covered on this segment of CHINGU CHATS. They did all your dirty work for you and researched which dramas are dropping this October. Listen to this CHINGU CHAT to learn which dramas are airing…

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My Lovely Liar Review [Feat. The Swoon Diaries Podcast!] 1:32:12

7M ago1:32:12

1:32:12

RAISE YOUR HAND IF... you loved the first half of My Lovely Liar and wanted to fast-forward through the second half. **everyone raises hand** .... Today is a fun fun day because Maddie collab'ed with Nas from The Swoon Diaries Podcast!! + they added Christina into the mix, so you know it's a great time. .... Let's be honest - My Lovely Liar was a l…

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#55 양치질 이야기 5:06

7M ago5:06

5:06

식사 후 이를 닦는 일에 대해서 이야기합니다.

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Destined with You: Episodes 9 - 10 RO-VIEW [PATREON PREVIEW] 10:04

7M ago10:04

10:04

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG THIS SHOW IS GAHHH SO GOOD. Jang Sin-yu is a weenie and we all know it, and yet we whipped. We WHIPPED. .....In case you didn’t know, the KDrama content you get on Spotify or Apple Podcasts is just a portion of what is offered here on YA GIRL MADDIE. So, if you’ve ever wanted more and more KDrama content by me and my amazing gues…

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ZEROBASE(101 ) : from BOYS PLANET to KCON 2023 1:27:20

7M ago1:27:20

1:27:20

Maddie and Elle met some new friends at KCon, and they're all here to gush about ZEROBASEONE!! As y'all know, Maddie and Elle were obsessed with BOYS PLANET this past spring, so they're big ZE-ROSE now that the boys debuted. ....Sarah and Sarina are sisters who both made the Dream Stage opportunity at KCon this past year, so they're here to share a…

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Destined with You: MIDWAY RO-VIEW 1:38:03

7M ago1:38:03

1:38:03

8 episodes down, and Maddie is standing pretty securely behind her prediction she made weeks ago: Destined with You is gonna be a SHOW. .... For today's episode, Maddie and Christina are joined by their friend Rebekah! (*BAKSU!*) The three of them try to unpack the first 8 episodes of Destined with You, asking all of the questions that must have ai…

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Through Two: A Time Called You 47:06

7M ago47:06

47:06

Hayley joins Maddie on the pod this week to chat up A Time Called You! (you may remember Hayley from the Heavenly Idol review LOLOLOL that was a time) .... They be dropping all 12 eps on us at once with this one, so it's a rollercoaster for sure. Hope y'all love this Through Two!! .... Before you do anything else, though, FOLLOW YA GIRL MADDIE ON I…

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Destined with You: Episodes 5 - 6 RO-VIEW [PATREON PREVIEW] 9:32

7M ago9:32

9:32

Hey friends, Maddie here! ..... In case you didn’t know, the KDrama content you get on Spotify or Apple Podcasts is just a portion of what is offered here on YA GIRL MADDIE. So, if you’ve ever wanted more and more KDrama content by me and my amazing guests, the place you’ll really want to be is Patreon! ..... Patreon is a membership platform where …

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Hidden Love Review: MARRY ME, JIAXU. Please. 1:32:36

8M ago1:32:36

1:32:36

To know it is to love it. ..... The Drama is Hidden Love. The category is greatest coming-of-age love story of the year. ..... I hope y'all love this review that Maddie recorded with her friends Trish and Liliana! They could have gushed for daysssss about Duan JiaXu and Sang Zhi and legit everything about this drama. .... Want more CDrama Reviews? …

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