YA GIRL'S KDrama Podcast

Christina & Elle are back to finish their review of Dynamite Kiss!…was it just them, or did everyone have the same thoughts about Dynamite Kiss’ ending?This drama started out very strong, had so much potential, but kept going downhill since the midway mark (in their opinions). The Pod Sisters discuss the characters, the second-half main plot points, and dissect the ending.Dynamite Kiss is a 14-episode drama available on Netflix.What did you think of Dynamite Kiss? Let them know your thoughts! 🤍….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

Aaaand we’re here with YA GIRL’S  KDrama Awards 2025!! 🎉🎉💅🥹…..We hope y’all love this episode of Maddie, Elle & Christina’s favorite shows, moments and hotties from this year. BLESS UP, 2025. ....(bonus points for whoever counts how many times maddie says lee chaemin)…..2025 KDramas we watched & dropped: (06:33) ….LET’S GET STARTED WITH:Hot Potato Award (we regret everything): (11:55)Pleasant Surprise Award: (12:57) Biggest Letdown Award: (14:49)Tropey Done Well Award: (16:34)…..2024 CHARACTERS:Best KDrama parent / grandparent: (18:10)Cutest Kid Award: (21:27)Most Punchable Face of 2025: (23:54)Psycho of the Year: (27:38) Lovable Loser of the Year: (30:17) Friendship of the Year: (31:43)On-screen Couple of the Year: (35:20)Best Dressed Character: (38:38)Worst Dressed Character: (41:49)Best Hair: (42:56)Best Stare (this award is very specific and for one person hahahah) (45:22)Secondary Male Lead of the Year: (46:38)Secondary Female Lead of the Year: (49:03)Male Lead of the Year: (51:18)Female Lead of the Year: (54:05)STEP ON ME Award: (56:16)…..2024 SCENES:Best Kiss Scene: (59:09) Worst Kiss Scene: (1:03:28) Most Romantic Scene: (1:06:04)Cringiest Scene: (1:09:24)Funniest Scene: (1:13:31)Wackiest Storyline (1:17:22)Most Shocking Reveal (1:19:10)Most Satisfying Ending: (1:21:25)World’s Worst Ending: (1:22:46)Hospital Scene of the Year: (1:24:38)Quote of the Year: (1:28:11)Best Scenes involving a BLOODY HAND: (ALWAYS) (1:34:14)……KDRAMA MUSIC:OST Song of the Year: (1:34:52)OST Album of the Year: (1:37:09)Best used OST in a KDrama moment: (1:38:54)OST moments we did not need in our lives: (1:40:42) …..THE GOLDEN AWARDS:Favorite Actor/Actress We Discovered This Year: (1:42:02)Best Supporting Actor/Actress: (1:44:30)Best Ensemble Cast: (1:46:46)Actor of the Year: (1:47:34)Actress of the Year: (1:50:30)…..AND FINALLY: Our TOP 5 KDRAMAs of 2025: (1:53:07)……Our hopes and dreams for 2026 KDramas: (2:18:09)…..If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! We 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) … 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/rFmEgTJpJ8a⁠

YA GIRL'S KDrama Podcast is hosted by Maddie, Christina, and Elle—three friends brought together by their shared love of KDramas......Since 2022, we’ve been podcasting about everything from brand-new releases to beloved throwback dramas. We laugh, squeal, ham it up, and hype up the shows—while also SWOONING over the amazing male leads that grace our TV screens. ....As the Pod Sisters, we each bring different KDrama tastes to the table, which means there’s always something for every kind of viewer!.....Our episodes include reviews of old and new dramas, throwback series where we watch older shows for the first time, and our fan-favorite CHINGU CHATS —a segment created by Maddie and Christina where we talk about Korean-related topics and dive into popular KDrama tropes.....Thank you for finding our podcast. We hope listening brings you as much joy as recording and creating it brings us.안녕 Maddie, Christina, and Elle

Happy December, Chingu Chat everyone!This segment is a special one on Ya Girl’s K-Drama Podcast, where Maddie & Christina chat about all things Korean-related (like JK, for example).In this episode, the ladies talk about random shenanigans, share what dramas they are watching, which throwback dramas were their favorites this year, and discuss spicy hot takes.Grab your coffee, tea, or soju, and come laugh with them!….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

🎶🎵 Did you see the rainbow? 🎵🎶Christina and her dear friend Brynn review Typhoon Family! When his father dies suddenly, Kang Tae-Poong (Lee Joon-ho — The Red Sleeve, King the Land) becomes CEO of a struggling company called Typhoon Trading during Korea’s 1997 financial crisis. Along the way, he grows up fast, learning responsibility, resilience, and leadership. He finds support from Oh Mi-Seon (Kim Min-ha — Pachinko), a hardworking bookkeeper at the company who is also juggling her own family responsibilities. The two end up finding comfort, trust, and love while fighting to protect what remains.Typhoon Family is a 16-episode drama available 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