YA GIRL'S KDrama Podcast

Maddie & Christina are back to review The Manipulated! Ji Chang Wook & D.O. were amazing in this show! They thoroughly enjoyed this drama and obviously hammed it up along the way.

Also, the ladies are still waiting for the long montage of Ji Chang Wook doing 900 push-ups… 👀

The Manipulated focuses on Park Tae-Joong, played by Ji Chang Wook (Healer, Welcome to Samdal-ri), who is framed by Ahn Yo-Han, played by D.O. (100 Days My Prince, Bad Prosecutor). Poor Tae-Joong is falsely accused of a brutal crime and sent to prison. He soon realizes it was all planned and that he was caught in the middle of it. As the story unfolds, Tae-Joong seeks revenge to reclaim the life that was so badly destroyed.

The Manipulated is a 12-episode K-drama available on Disney+ and Hulu.

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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.

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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)

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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

IT’S ABOUT TIME!!! ⏰✨

Christina & Maddie FINALLY sat down to review (& fully gush over) one of our all-time favorite dramas, Twenty-Five Twenty-One 💛
(Yes… we recorded it back in May — our apologies 😂)

No explanation needed for this absolute GEM of a show 💎

Is Baek Yi-jin one of the best characters of all time!?
👉 100% yes.

Do we all want to become Na Hee-do?
👉 Yes. Yes, we do. 🏃‍♀️💫

Twenty-Five Twenty-One is a 16-episode 2022 K-drama streaming on Netflix — and if you haven’t watched it yet… what are you even doing!? 😭💔✨
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If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! I truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! 
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Also, check out our sister-pod - THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast - if that’s your thing. https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/
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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)
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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==
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 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

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! 🤍
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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.
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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)
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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!! 🎉🎉💅🥹
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We hope y’all love this episode of Maddie, Elle & Christina’s favorite shows, moments and hotties from this year. BLESS UP, 2025.
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(bonus points for whoever counts how many times maddie says lee chaemin)
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2025 KDramas we watched & dropped: (06:33) 
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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) 
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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)
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AND FINALLY: 
Our TOP 5 KDRAMAs of 2025: (1:53:07)
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Our hopes and dreams for 2026 KDramas: (2:18:09)
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If you're new to YA GIRL, we're so glad you're here!! We truly hope you enjoy listening to this podcast! 
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Also check out our sister-pod: THE KDROP: A KPop Podcast if that’s your thing. https://www.instagram.com/the.kdrop_kpop_pod/ 
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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)
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 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.
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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. 
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As the Pod Sisters, we each bring different KDrama tastes to the table, which means there’s always something for every kind of viewer!
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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.
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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