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YA GIRL'S KDrama Podcast
Hosted by Maddie, Christina and Elle · EN
Welcome to YA GIRL's KDrama Podcast 🤍
Hosted by Maddie, Christina & Elle
🎙️ Podcasting about K-dramas since 2022
💖 Gushing over swoony male leads
😂 Laughing, squealing, hamming it up
🎬 Old & new dramas + throwbacks
🗣️ Chingu Chats (tropes & Korean culture talk)
Different tastes = a K-drama for everyone ✨
Thanks for being here—we’re so happy you found us! 🤍
안녕 🤍
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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina swoon over favorite close proximity scenes!
2d ago01:24:33Tap to summarizeHappy JUNE Chingu Chats, everyone! ☕🍵🍶Maddie & Christina are back chatting about all things K-drama + Korean pop culture (yes, even JK 👀).The girls will talk about what they’ve been up to, what they’re watching, and will gush about their favorite close proximity scenes! Grab your coffee, tea, or soju and come laugh with us 💕….If you love Chingu Chats, make sure you check out all the other ones in their catalog. You are in for a REAL treat! (They are SO many! You’re welcome🤍) ….If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if that’s your thing. ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) …..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/UeZuyftp
Transcribe →Through Two: Doctor On The Edge
1w ago00:47:06Tap to summarizeAYOOOOO, ANOTHER LEE JAEWOOK SHOW!!!!!(or, as elle would say, another HONG MINGI SHOW)…..Elle and Maddie chat the first two eps of Doctor on the Edge. They talk the (minimal, but gross) medical scenes, Lee Jaewook’s charm, and Elle’s predicted second-male-lead syndrome. They love a good quirky small town feel, so they’re hoping this drama stays as good as it’s been so far!…..Doctor on the Edge is a currently-airing kdrama on Disney + / Hulu this summer. It stars Lee Jaewook as a plastic surgeon, forced to serve his mandatory military service as a doctor on a remote island, and Shin Ye-Eun as a nurse at the same hospital. Check it out on Mondays and Tuesdays through July 7, 2026!….If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! …..Also, check out our sister-pod - THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast - if that’s your thing. https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/ ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)….And Christina runs 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
Transcribe →Yumi's Cells 3 Review: SOONROK = ENDGAME 😍
2w ago01:39:40Tap to summarizeThe cells are in the HOUSE! 🧠💕Christina FINALLY persuaded Maddie to watch Yumi's Cells 3, and Maddie is SO glad she did. As a HUGE fan of the Yumi's Cells series, Christina had been waiting years for this final installment—and to finally see Yumi's ENDGAME. 💖Now a successful writer, Yumi (Kim Go-eun) is living the life she always dreamed of. But when a new relationship enters her life, her cells are once again thrown into chaos. 🧠💕In this review, Christina & Maddie break down all eight episodes of Season 3, celebrate Yumi's incredible character growth, and absolutely SWOON over Soon-Rok. From laugh-out-loud cell moments to heartfelt romance, they loved every minute of this short but sweet final chapter.Never watched Yumi's Cells before? Neither had Maddie—and she still fell in love with Season 3. 😘📅 Aired: 2026 🎬 Episodes: 8 📺 Streaming on: VikiSeason 1: 2021 | 14 Episodes Season 2: 2022 | 14 Episodes.....If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! …..Also, check out our sister-pod - THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast - if that’s your thing. https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/ ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)….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
Transcribe →Perfect Crown Review: The Modern Monarchy
3w ago01:06:21Tap to summarizeElle and Christina are back (without Maddie once again 😂) to finish up their review of Perfect Crown! 👑Elle absolutely LOVED this drama... could it be her Drama of the Year? 🤩Christina, on the other hand, had... thoughts. 😅The ladies discuss episodes seven through twelve and are shocked that so many of the theories they predicted at the start of the drama actually happened by the end. 👀📅 Aired: 2026 🎬 Episodes: 12 📺 Streaming on: Hulu / Disney+….If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if that’s your thing. ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) …..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/UeZuyftp
Transcribe →Through Two: Shopaholic Louis
4w ago00:56:12Tap to summarizeThis surprise is for ELLE!! 🎉🥳🎊🎈The next installment of the Throwback Series is Shopaholic Louis. Elle has been wanting Maddie & Christina to review this sweet (but chaotic) show for a while, and now it’s time!A spoiled chaebol heir loses his memory and ends up relying on a country girl to survive Seoul… and the result is pure chaotic comedy gold. 😂🛍️Shopaholic Louis is funny, dramatic, ridiculous, and unexpectedly heartwarming.📅 Aired: 2016🎬 Episodes: 16📺 Streaming on Viki....If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! …..Also, check out our sister-pod - THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast - if that’s your thing. https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/ ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)….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
Transcribe →When the Camellia Blooms Final Review: Yong-Sik and Dong-Baek forever!
May 1800:55:03Tap to summarizeMaddie & Christina are back for their FINAL review of When the Camellia Blooms 🌺✨ — and they definitely have thoughts. 👀💛 Yong-sik & Dong-baek? They were obsessed.🥺 Pil-gu & Dong-baek’s mother-son relationship? Absolutely precious.😭 Dong-baek reuniting with her mom? They were happy to see it happen.But the second half of the drama focusing on Jessica’s family and the Peanut Man redemption arc? That’s where things got a little questionable. 😅The ladies break down everything they loved, things they weren’t totally sold on, and why they desperately needed more Yong-sik and Dong-baek scenes because those two were simply adorable. 🫶Did the second half work for you? Let us know!👇📅 Aired: 2019🎬 Episodes: 20📺 Streaming on Netflix….If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if that’s your thing. ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) …..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/UeZuyftp
Transcribe →Boyfriend on Demand Review: SEO IN-GUK IN GLASSES
May 1100:52:02Tap to summarizeWE CALL THE CAMPUS CRUSH BOYFRIEND. DIBS.….No, actually Maddie wants Mr. Glasses as her fake boyfriend. She wants to go to the “Boyfriend on Demand” bubble thing in Boyfriend on Demand and date Seo In-guk. How’s that for meta. ….Elle and Maddie are here to chat up Boyfriend on Demand, the new popular Netflix KDrama starring Jisoo and Seo In-guk. (And, like, everyone else. LOL) It is known for having many super fun cameos (hi, doctor lee jaewook!), and a super unique concept. ….Anyone else pleasantly surprised by this one?? We were!….If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! …..Also, check out our sister-pod - THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast - if that’s your thing. https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/ ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)….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
Transcribe →Midway Review: Perfect Crown
May 400:52:08Tap to summarizeElle & Christina are HERE to debrief episodes 3–6 of Perfect Crown! 👑Elephant in the room: Elle & Maddie had ZERO faith Christina would like this show… and yet… 😂Elle is still fully swooning over Prince I-an 💘Christina? Ride-or-die IU bias (as she should 😌)The Pod Sisters get into:🔥 how whipped Prince I-an is for Hui-ju👀 the Queen Mother being THIS close to losing it💔 and whether the Prime Minister is about to turn on Hui-ju over heartbreak📅 Currently airing🎬 12 episodes total📺 New eps Fridays & Saturdays on NetflixAre you watching?? 👇….If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if that’s your thing. ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) …..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/UeZuyftp
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CHINGU CHATS: Maddie & Christina discuss their favorite UMBRELLA scenes!
Apr 2701:20:25Tap to summarizeHappy Chingu Chats, everyone! ☕🍵🍶Maddie & Christina are back chatting all things K-drama + Korean pop culture (yes, even JK 👀).The ladies talk about what they’ve been up to, what they’re watching, and gush about their favorite umbrella scenes! Grab your coffee, tea, or soju and come laugh with us 💕….TIME STAMPS 00:00 - 22:00 Random Updates 22:00 - 35:30 What they are watching (they recorded this episode at the end of March '26) 35:30 Favorite Umbrella Scenes! ….If you love Chingu Chats, make sure you check out all the other ones in their catalog. You are in for a REAL treat! (They are SO many! You’re welcome🤍) ….If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! Also check out THE K.DROP [A KPop Podcast] if that’s your thing. ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr) …..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/UeZuyftp
Transcribe →Through Two: Perfect Crown
Apr 2100:54:36Tap to summarizePerfect crown, perfect abs. 🤤…..Maddie and Elle are both feeling this drama so far. It’s campy and dramatic in a really good way. Byeon Woo-seok is tall and shirtless, IU is fabulous and impeccably styled. What more could we ask for at this point???….Join the girls as they chat through episodes 1 and 2 of Perfect Crown 👑, the new MBC drama airing on Fridays and Saturdays this spring.….🎦 Perfect Crown can be streamed on Disney+ and Hulu….If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! …..Also, check out our sister-pod - THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast - if that’s your thing. https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/ ….. Before you do anything else, FOLLOW YA GIRL ON INSTAGRAM! For real, please come and say hey to us over the socials! @yagirl_kdrama pod (https://www.instagram.com/yagirl_kdramapod?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr)….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
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