The Best of [BOY GROUP] KPop 2025 (a mid-ish year check in)

Maddie knows nothing about KPop plushies, y’all, but Christina and Elle are pup-sessed. (sorry)…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….p.s. save yourself and don’t google the monsta x ones. just don’t. ….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?….(55:32) WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO IN KPOP…..(1:18:00) BTS EXPRESS….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)…….(2:25:44) Joshua Hong interview *POSTPONED* due to fashion week conflict!! We’ll get him on next time to talk his fav. plushies!).....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….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) ….. 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==⁠⁠....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==.... 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....…..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)…..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). ……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. …..(it’s also amazing how many times we mention lim jack in this episode. ur welcome i guess?)….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….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….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….(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!!!)…..(1:37:06) OUR FIRST THOUGHTS on ALD1 + the group as a whole……(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”…..(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!!!)…..We’ll see y’all in December for PLANET C: HOME RACE!!!! …..If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….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)...... Finally, jump on THE KDROP / YA GIRL’s Discord!! You really don't wanna miss it. ⁠ ⁠https://discord.gg/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠

WE MUST RALLY Y’ALL SANGWON P02 HE IS NOT SAFE I REPEAT HE IS NOT SAFE…..said us never (except ori. she would say this)…..Welcome to the FINAL ELIMINATIONS of BOYS II PLANET. What even is our life after this frickin show is over (i mean, this effing show.) What is life if not collecting alpha energy to get planet cards I MEANNN ??….The girls are back to say VOTE XINLONG *cough* I mean to talk the final eliminations of B2P! We have arrived at our (MASATO FREE) TOP 16 and have many, many reddit-inspired thoughts about how this will all pan out. ….Who do we think is “safe” going into the finale? (basically no one ESPECIALLY NOT SANGWO—)  ….Who should be the wildcard 9th member producer pick? (donggyu) ….What would be a better group name option than A1PHA? (any name. truly truly any name. pick any name)….Let’s just sayyyy we’re just waiting for them to announce the C-Planet spin-off show so that we can vote Li Zi Hao every day of our lives. We have loved BOYS II PLANET so much and are so nervy for this finale!! …..We’ll be back next week for DEBUT GROUP THOUGHTS. Happy voting, everyone!....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….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) ….. 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==⁠⁠....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==.... 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

It’s def nottttt the middle of the year, but hi we’re here for our MID-YEAR KPOP CHECK IN!!….2025 has already brought us sooooo much good (boy group) kpop and Elle and Maddie are here to talk all about it. Who has been winning the year for us this year? Which songs can we not get enough of? …We couldn’t wait until our end of the year awards to shout out some of our fav kpop content this year, so enjoy this episode of us gushing about the songs and groups we can’t get enough of in 2025!…..WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(06:10) idntt’s debut “Storm”, “Boytude” and “You Never Met” (interesting concept, idntt?) (sorry)(11:26) AMPERS&ONE’s “That’s That” + EP “LOUD & PROUD” (plz listen to our pod, kyrell)(17:40) ZOONIZINI’s (ASTRO) “Some Things Never Change” + EP “DICE” (thank you for never changing, Jinjin and MJ!!!!)(21:24) CORTIS debut “What You Want” + “GO!” (ok we all know this is the greatest thing out right now)(26:22) BOYNEXTDOOR’s “Count To Love” (frickin adorable japanese release)(29:32) 8TURN’s “Electric Heart” (GREAT JOB ALEX!!!!!!!)(32:12) Stray Kids’s “CEREMONY” + Album “KARMA” (sports)(38:48) JUSTB’s “Too Late” (Y2K goodness!!!!)(40:38) JAEHYUN’s (NCT127) “Timeless” (bro kept this in the vault forever)(43:44) KickFlip’s “Band-Aid” (i counted. there are 93 skateboards in this MV)(46:26) TREASURE’s “PARADISE” (thx for teaching me who all the members are, elle)(56:01) ZEROBASEONE’s “ICONIK” (best zb1 track to date, says maddie)(1:00:29) MONSTA X’s “N the Front” + Album “THE X” (this is great. thank you for being here today. ur all so frickin hot. especially u, I.M. great music. much like. i am woman. so hot.)….(1:08:21) Who won the comebacks for us this month?….(1:09:17) What we’re looking forward to in KPop…..MID(ish) 2025 KPOP CHECK IN:(1:13:57) Which concerts have we gone to this year? Which were the best?(1:28:08) Some of our fav songs from 2025 so far(1:38:07) 2025 debuts that are catching our eye (1:38:47) Groups that we’ve loved getting into this year(1:45:05) Our hopes and dreams for the rest of 2025….*POSTPONED* We apologize, but our Joshua Hong (SEVENTEEN) interview is postponed until next episode due to scheduling conflicts. Thank you for your understanding!If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….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) ….. 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==⁠⁠....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==.... 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

I need to write an episode description but all I can think about is how cat Masato is looking for a caretaker.....Ummmm hi you guys we're here to talk the semi-finals of BOYS II PLANET. Our friendships (may) be intact, Elle is channeling her inner Kangmin-rage, Maddie is sitting pretty on her Xinlong-cloud, and Ori is trying to defend Sangwon by blaming MNet when we all know the real culprit here is Geonwoo.....What's your fav original song from this week? Did we have a "Say My Name" moment here in season 2? (don't say sugar high.) Did y'all pick a new one-vote or is yours staying strong?....Enjoy our discussion on the BOYS II PLANET's semi-final round!.....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….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) ….. 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==⁠⁠....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==.... 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

M-NET is back with BOYS II PLANET and you know the girls are in for the drama!!…BOYS II PLANET is a KPop survival show, featuring 156 contestants of all different nationalities and backgrounds. They are competing for a spot in “ZEROBASETWO” lol, or whatever they’re gonna call the final lineup. Maddie, Elle and Ori are always in for the M-NET edit and the crazy reddit theories that come with any season of BP.….This week on Reality Check: -LI ZI HAOOO LI ZI HAOOOO LI ZI HAOOOO-MADDIE IS EXCITED about one guy's ranking in particular heheheheheh-We get into alll the eliminatons and who made it into the Top 24-Who are our current Top 3? Our one-vote?-We chat the next mission + our predictions and hopes-Thank you, San, for being here today…..The girls will be covering B2P all season, 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/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠⁠If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….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) ….. 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==⁠⁠....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==

M-NET is back with BOYS II PLANET and you know the girls are in for the drama!!…BOYS II PLANET is a KPop survival show, featuring 156 contestants of all different nationalities and backgrounds. They are competing for a spot in “ZEROBASETWO” lol, or whatever they’re gonna call the final lineup. Maddie, Elle and Ori are always in for the M-NET edit and the crazy reddit theories that come with any season of BP.….This week on Reality Check: -The girls' bias shows with which performances are their favs LOL-Jia Hao finally getting recognition with these fancam views!!-LET'S DEBUT, XINLONG (says maddie)-Yumeki got done diry (we luv u yumeki)-PARK DONGGYU YOU HAVE THE BEST VOCALS ON THIS SHOW HAS NO ONE EVER TOLD YOU…..The girls will be covering B2P all season, 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/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠⁠If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….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) ….. 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==⁠⁠....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==

M-NET is back with BOYS II PLANET and you know the girls are in for the drama!!…BOYS II PLANET is a KPop survival show, featuring 156 contestants of all different nationalities and backgrounds. They are competing for a spot in “ZEROBASETWO” lol, or whatever they’re gonna call the final lineup. Maddie, Elle and Ori are always in for the M-NET edit and the crazy reddit theories that come with any season of BP.….This week on Reality Check: -LET’S TALK THE FIRST OFFICIAL RANKING + ELIMINATION-Did Sexy guy truly fall asleep in eliminations or  ???? hehehehehe-What rank do you have to be at this point to have a chance at debut?-The girls compare this season’s first elimination to Season 1’s stats-JUSTICE FOR JAYDER AND JIANG PAN…..The girls will be covering B2P all season, 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/rFmEgTJpJ8⁠⁠⁠If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….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) ….. 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==⁠⁠....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==

LEEEEET’S KCON!!!…..If y’all know Maddie and Elle, you know that we love KCON LA. You can catch them at everrrrrrry stage all weekend as they celebrate the barricades they can only achieve at KCON. (bc, let’s be real, they don’t get barricade at any other concert ever)….Today they’re here to chat KCON LA 2025 and all their adventures! Discovering new groups (heyyy NEWBEAT, hey 82MAJOR, hey JO1!!!) and seeing old artists they’ve loved forever (P1Harmony, ZB1, Jackson Wang, Hwasa, ECTTT)….WHAT’S CURRENT IN KPOP:(04:33) ZEROBASEONE’s “Slam Dunk” (Kenny Ortega wants his uniforms back)(09:57) IDID’s pre-debut “STEP IT UP” (MONSTA X’s grandchildren)(14:07) THE BOYZ’S “Stylish” and “Aura” (gahhhhhhhh we want more for THE BOYZ we love u kevin)(18:26) XHAN & XOUL’s “Waste no Time” (Seunghan’s new debut - cheering him on!!)(22:14) EVNNE’s “How Can I Do” (24:55) YOUNITE’s “BOMBA” (we need a MV!!)(27:50) NEWBEAT’s “Cappuccino” (our new fav song!!!!!!)…..(32:25)OTHER KPOP NEWS-8/13: JINJIN & MJ (ASTRO) unit - ZOONIZINI-8/21: 8TURN’s  “Electric Heart” -8/22: Stray Kids’s “Karma”-9/1: ZEROBASEONE’s (Never Say Never) -9/1: MONSTA X’s “The X♾️”-SEVENTEEN World tour…..(39:57) BTS EXPRESS….(49:50) What even is KCON LA? What were our thoughts on this year’s KCON?(57:11) What does a typical day at KCON look like?….(1:01:25) FRIDAY -We saw NEWBEAT 20 feet away and fell in love-Turns out you can see 82MAJOR just yapping away whenever you want (thanks, Yechan)-Elle finally saw CRAVITY!!-Lee Youngji is frickin hilarious-Maddie’s first regret: not spending enough time at So Soo-bin’s stage-MARK LEE THANKS FOR THE GREAT TIME-We all thought Saja Boys were coming for sure-HANBIN tutting!!!…..(1:23:42) SATURDAY-Maddie was convinced she was gonna meet SHOWNU-We luv’d the BOYS II PLANET booth way too much-Official thanks to the hot guy from the Olive Young booth-Everyone and their mother made it out to the ZB1 Artist Stage-QUEEN HWASA REIGN FOREVER!!!!!-We love the KPOP COWBOY (thanks for dancing XOXO)-MONSTA XXXXXXXXXXXXXX UR SO HOTTTTTT-Everyone go and google Zhang Hao and Yuqi’s duet stage NOW. ….(1:50:42) SUNDAY-Maddie auditioned for the HxW dream stage!-Elle went to CRAVITY’s meet & greet (and has some advice)-WE FELL IN LOVE WITH JO1!!!!!!! (prince Junki!!)-Roy Kim is dreamy as crap-P1Harmony’s Artist Stage was littttt-NEWBEAT ripping their shirts off was a MOMENT-Maddie finally saw RIIZE!-HOSHI/WOOZI CAME AND CONQUERED…..(2:16:00) What do we love about KCON every year?….(2:20:07) Apologies for the Joshua Hong interview conflict! Next time!....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….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) ….. 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==⁠⁠....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==.... 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 totally underway and the girls are HOOKED. (Don't let Elle convince you she wants shorter episodes - SHE DOESN'T.)…BOYS II PLANET is a KPop survival show, featuring 156 contestants of all different nationalities and backgrounds. They are competing for a spot in “ZEROBASETWO” lol, or whatever they’re gonna call the final lineup. Maddie, Elle and Ori are always in for the M-NET edit and the crazy reddit theories that come with any season of BP.….This week on Reality Check: -Maddie is freaking THRILLED that XINLONG might actually be MNet's baby (GIVE HIM ALLLLL THE EDITS!!!)-Our boy Jia Hao is getting completely Wong Zi-hao'd and we're sad about it-Ori has a hot take on her favorite performance of the week (it's a bit of a plot twist..... in our opinion...)-They talk their current Top 8, and also the Top 8 they actually think might have a chance-ANYONE ELSE COLLECTING PLANET CARDS?!? LOLOLOL…..The girls will be covering B2P all season, 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.....If you're new to THE KDROP, welcome!! We are so glad you are here! ….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) ….. 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==⁠⁠....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==