Best This Week In Kpop Podcasts (2024)

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina discuss strong female leads & their favorite ahjummas and halmonis! 1:07:11

1d ago1:07:11

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Happy September Chingu Chat, everyone! This segment is a special one at Ya Girl’s KDrama Podcast where Maddie & Christina talk about Korean-related things (like JK, for example). In this episode, Maddie & Christina talk about life’s happenings, what they are watching, and discuss their favorite female leads, ahjummas and halmonis of KDramas. Grab y…

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MIDWAY REVIEW: Love Next Door 1:05:31

4d ago1:05:31

1:05:31

Our Love Next Door Midway Review is already here! Yes, you read that right. Maddie & Christina couldn’t wait to talk about this drama and needed to express their thoughts. Who else is SHOOK? .... In this midway review, the ladies dive into episodes 3-8 and discuss the Jung Couple and the Mudflat/Paramedic second leads. (They love them both, BTW) ..…

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Through Two: Cinderella at 2 AM 27:31

7d ago27:31

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A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes… or is it? .... Maddie & Christina through-two Cinderella at 2am and find Moon Sang-Min swoony like EVERYONE ELSE. Can he get any cuter?!? They discuss the backwards plot, how confusing it is that Ha Yun-Seo took the money from Ju-Won’s mother, and how in love Ju-Won is with Yun-Seo. He is definitely a keeper and …

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Through Two (Throwback Series): The King - Eternal Monarch 58:36

10d ago58:36

58:36

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 SWOONIN…

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Through Two: No Gain No Love 46:19

13d ago46:19

46:19

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 pin…

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I'm Not a Robot Review: WHERE IS MY AG-3???? 1:22:48

17d ago1:22:48

1:22:48

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 hal…

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[OFFICIAL PODCAST LAUNCH] THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast 2:44

25d ago2:44

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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 gi…

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Through Two: Love Next Door 52:26

21d ago52:26

52:26

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 secon…

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Miss Night & Day Review: Give ALL The Awards To The Female Leads 1:17:12

29d ago1:17:12

1:17:12

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 w…

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My Sweet Mobster Review: His voice has its own fandom 1:21:40

25d ago1:21:40

1:21:40

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 collect…

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina reminisce about summer & talk new August dramas! 1:21:21

1M ago1:21:21

1:21:21

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 recommendat…

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It's Okay To Not Be Okay Review: MOON KANG-TAE BELONGS TO MOON KANG-TAE 1:25:59

1M ago1:25:59

1:25:59

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 …

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THE KDROP [A KPop Podcast]: MAKEMATE1 & Chk Chk Boom 1:50:51

1M ago1:50:51

1:50:51

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) N…

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Through Two: Serendipity's Embrace 38:47

2M ago38:47

38:47

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 …

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MIDWAY REVIEW: Miss Night & Day 1:10:10

2M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

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 b…

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The Atypical Family Review: SHAGGYTOWN 2.0 or should we say SHAGGY DADDY? 1:07:35

2M ago1:07:35

1:07:35

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…

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: Maddie & Elle drop their SUMMER KPOP PLAYLIST 1:45:24

2M ago1:45:24

1:45:24

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 Bo…

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MIDWAY REVIEW: I'm Not a Robot 54:45

2M ago54:45

54:45

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…

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Through Two: Miss Night & Day 1:03:57

3M ago1:03:57

1:03:57

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 a…

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina talk about KOREA! 1:15:23

3M ago1:15:23

1:15:23

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 cur…

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Through Two: I'm Not a Robot 34:37

3M ago34:37

34:37

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 loo…

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: A Beginner's Guide to P1Harmony 2:16:35

3M ago2:16:35

2:16:35

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) - “E…

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina play PICK. YOUR. PARK! (& more!) 54:45

3M ago54:45

54:45

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 TR…

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Lovely Runner Review: TAKE ME AWAY, SUN-JAE 1:20:26

3M ago1:20:26

1:20:26

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 lov…

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: Let's talk MAKEMATE1 - your new favorite KPop survivial show 1:30:52

4M ago1:30:52

1:30:52

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 a…

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Through Two: The Atypical Family 32:56

4M ago32:56

32:56

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 …

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PeachNeonnPink 020 1:26:49

4M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

Comeback week! Just like that we are back talking all things korean… the epitome of this year’s 2010 era feel dramas Queen of Tears, as well as a little series called Lovely Runner. On the kbeauty side, hot takes on korean sunscreen.

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: Maddie & Elle share ALL of their BIASES (feat. Joshua Hong INTERVIEW!) 1:51:24

4M ago1:51:24

1:51:24

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” …

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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina talk upcoming May and June KDramas (+ JK... always....) 47:33

4M ago47:33

47:33

Chingu Means Friend- we’re friends & chatting is talkingWe talk about Korean stuffChingu Chatschingu 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 abou…

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MIDWAY REVIEW: Lovely Runner 36:48

5M ago36:48

36:48

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…

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Queen of Tears Review: Came for Kim Soo-hyun, stayed for.... um..... honestly, couldn't tell ya 1:06:42

5M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

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 d…

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Healer Review: I'M ETERNALLY YOURS!!! 1:19:59

5M ago1:19:59

1:19:59

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 …

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THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast]: Maddie & Elle build your spring B-SIDE playlist 1:09:30

5M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

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 …

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Through Two: Lovely Runner 36:04

5M ago36:04

36:04

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

6M ago53:09

53:09

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

6M ago2:24:22

2:24:22

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

6M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

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

6M 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

6M ago13:31

13:31

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

6M ago52:39

52:39

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

6M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M 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

7M ago45:09

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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

7M 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

8M 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

8M 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

8M 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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