RIP Park Yong Ha

I'm struggling to find a word to describe how I felt. Another suicide death is just too much for me. I can't believe this is real, Park Yong Ha took his own life? Please say this isn't real.

Korean actor and singer Park Yong Ha was found dead in Seoul Nonhyundong on the 30th (KST), hanging lifeless from a cell phone charging cable at his own house.

According to police, Park Yong Ha was discovered dead at around 5:30 AM by his mother. The cause of death is likely suicide, but further details are still under wraps.

He was set to do a drama along side with Yoon Eun Hye..which I was excited to.

I don't want to comment more, I'm just too sad about this. I loved him in On Air and this is just really sad for me. RIP Park Yong Ha.

You got K-popped!

Read Kpopped for further details. As you can read in the comments, I am interested to be a part of their team.

Despite a few previous post mentioning how busy I am, I want to join K-popped. It's a secret dream of mine to have a team I could rely on to make the perfect blog. K-bites first sparked that dream but it died down since I can't see myself in that blog. K-bites is a great blog, just it doesn't represent me and blogging should be personal.

In case you didn't notice, I don't write about news much. It was done on purpose because as I might have mention, there's a lot of Kpop news blog and me writing news would be redundant. I like writing about the news though, and that can be seen in my twitter account.

K-popped would probably give me an opportunity to write more on news especially on the Kpop scene which I think the site is lacking on. Orchid, Rooster and Liz are good writers but I do notice they don't post much on Kpop articles. Hopefully, if they decide to include me into their team..I would balance the site.

I was waiting for them to recruite new members and this should be the time. Don't worry though, this site isn't going anywhere. It is here to stay even if I am selected to join them!

Now I'm off to write an e-mail to them. Wish me luck!

Mid Year Special

 I have not been blogging actively and I do notice I'm really behind on schedule to write MPV Review. There's so many new songs and there's a new debut too! Anyway, this post is review Music Bank mid year special performance

21 Days by Gummy, Hwayobi and Lyn (original Green Day)



Oh gosh. I can't even stand the first few second so I didn't finish it. I thought after about 4 years of listening to Engrish, I would be used to it by now. Nope, this made me cringe a lot. I understand this trio is powerhouse vocalist but I hate it when they ad-lib too much it spoil the emotion of the song. They should have used the American Idiot Cast version.

My Life would suck without you by CN Blue, TaeYeon, SeoHyun, SungMin, JinWoon and Hara (original by Kelly Clarkson)



Lack of emotion or should I say the wrong emotion? This song message is to get back someone but they're kinda smiling innocently.. CN Blue looked awkward with the rest of the group. Apparently TaeYeon went out off key but I couldn't care less..I wished they pick a song they familiar with instead of this. Nothing beats my Kelly Clarkson!

Love Song by ShinDong, EunHyuk, Jo Kwon, ChanSung and Nichkhun (original by Rain)



EunHyuk blew me away! He's awesome at his part! I love his singing, it's a nice change from him doing rap all the time. I was hoping more comedy from JoKwon since ShinDong isn't doing much comedy either. I guess he only turn around at the end for the surprise element? NichKhun and Chansung looked great..I bet someone is disappointed because no hot body actually strip...I guess we have to settle with ShinDong's one pack.

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Sulli, Luna, Seungyeon, Nicole, JiYoung, HyoMin, Jiyeon, HyunA and JiYoon. (original by Lee HyoRi)



The stage look overcrowded that not all got sufficient screen time. JiYeon of T-ara looked great! Just like her character in Invisible Youth, HyoMin didn't get much screen time. JiYoung is looking good, usually I don't notice her much. HyunA, of course took care of the main dancing part so chic! The rest pretty much doing okay.

I'm disappointed with the special stage. I was hoping more since last year's was awesome! I don't think singing English song was necessary. Congrats to SNSD for winning Oh as the best song. Frankly, I still hate the song..impossible for me to love.

Yeah for KangIn!

Omg this getting me a lil teary. I miss the old SuJu where all 13 of them are on the stage smiling cheerful at each other. I was watching a SuJu MV marathon recently so yeah..I miss KiBum, HanGeng and KangIn!

KangIn will be joining the mandatory military service on July 5. I am excited for KangIn because I know he will return a better person but I can't help feeling sad I couldn't see him for 2 years.

He's suspended from all activities so I wasn't expecting anything from him before he left like any celebrity but he did give us something!

He participated on the repackaged album (oh how I hate when SM does this..my wallet is getting thinner by day!)for a song called "A Short Journey"! What makes this more special, it's written by EunHyuk and produced by DongHae!!! EunHae FTW!

That's not all. The proceeds from all digital downloads of A Short Journey were going to be donated to underprivileged children! This is one sweet thing done before leaving for the military service. Good Job KangIn!

I'm sure 2 years will be short, Aja Hwaiting Oppa! Please take care of your health!

MPV Review : Gummy As A Man

The first time I know about Gummy is when the news article on T.O.P. kissing SanDaRa Park on her video. I don't like seeing idol kissing so I didn't watch the MV... I saw her performance by chance while waiting for f(x) NU ABO performance on Music Bank and love her performance!

Music



It seems like every solo singers have their own distinct voice. I like her husky voice that is similar to Lyn's voice but still very different. The beat of the song is catchy and I love the part "keurae namjarasso"..it keep on repeating on my head!

Level of Likeness: 7/10

Performance



She looked beautiful!! I had this vision of YG ladies and she looked totally different. It's a simple performance but it did draw me into liking her song.

Level of Likeness : 7/10

Video



I absolutely love this video!!! I love the simple storyline and Kim Hyun Joong with Jung Ryeo Won looked so cute together! I wished I could do this kind of video.. It's simply done but you get the story. Adorable video wins my heart!

Level of Likeness : 10/10

Overall Success : A

(grades ranging A+ to C-)

Credits to : YG Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

I am a B2uty!

Yes, I finally got my CD, T-shirt and ticket. and money gone

The worker was so sweet!! She even save a t-shirt for me to pick, which I choose black because I'm following the dark concept..LOL not, I don't like wearing white much. I think I wear too much black that she knew I wanted black because she ask if I wanted the black one first. :)

Speedy Wawasan Plaza rocks!

Without me asking, she told me she would save SNSD poster for me if there's extra. I quickly grab the opportunity to book Suju 4th album! Which she gladly accept. This is GREAT service, people should learn more about how to serve well.

So yeah, the concert is in this Saturday at 1 utama/KL Live. I guess there will be an empty spot. :(

To B2uty Malaysian...have fun! Show them the great Malaysian hospitality! Do show up with HUGE banners and scream until your throat sores..which is what I planned to do if I ever going to meet Kpop idol.

Nevertheless, I'm so happy I got Beast album, it's an Asian album produced by Universal..it's not the same with the ones in Korea but still legit. I just can't trust the China ones...nothing on it says it's from the entertainment company!

MPV Review : SS501 Love Ya

In celebration of SS501 recent win on KBS Music Bank, this is their MPV Review. They may have ended this short promotion but I hope the result would be for the best for Triple S.

Music



I always like songs that start with piano and with the beautiful orchestra rhythm gives a thriller feel of the song. The whole song is nicely done that every part of the song is catchy from the first listen. I was a little hesitant to listen to it from looking their promotion picture (dark concept) because I wanted something light-hearted like their "Love Like This" concept.

Level of Likeness : 8/10

Performance



Love the stage! The drapes and the chandelier is just enhance the whole performance. I watched their old performance and thought they aren't good at dancing but this choreography is chic. I love the present of orchestra, it completes the stage. (I have to add that I think it's just gimmick) I hate their outfits though and Kim Hyun Joong's hair. Who reveals the backside? We want chocolates! :P

Level of Likeness : 8/10

Video



They need to use the space well..I felt like the whole sets is looking fake..sets should look real! I would prefer that they don't use much hand gesture on the single shots... The dance break was hot! I love their eye expression, draws me into their eyes @_@.

Level of Likeness : 7/10

Overall Success : A-

(grades ranging from A+ to C-)

Credits to : DSP Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

btw, KBS World has it's own channel on YT!!! Yipee! Now I won't have to worry about the video gone or something LOL.

Untouchable is BACK!

This gets me all excited to blog again because this song is just LOVE. I love piano mix with rap, it sounded so classy!

Sleepy and The Action of Untouchable are back again with Merry Go Round featuring Monday Kiz vocalist Lee Jin Sung. I hope their new album will include Hwayoung because I love these 3 together! In fact, Hwayoung should be a part of Untouchable! All my favorite Untouchable song is with Hwayoung...I can't wait for the album to be released!

Quiet Storm is the best album I ever listen to...yeah beating my SuJu biased. I just love it so much I want to buy it. Untouchable is one talented duo and they should get more attention. Untouchable barely got comments on Allkpop.com! >_< Give them a chance, I want them to be big!

Great news for me, they're going to release a FULL LENGTH album! I want!!!

p/s I'm hating on Hwayobi. :( She broke up with Sleepy! I had a feeling when I saw her perform "Bye Bye Bye".  I was like, "oh no..she didn't!" Damn I was right.

CDs, Concert, Malaysia.

I'm so sorry for not blogging as often! It's not I'm running out of words to say just I haven't been writing lately that I'm not satisfied with my writings so it always end up in drafts.

I'm always in Wawasan Plaza, since my college is just next to it and I frequently visit Speedy to check out the latest arrival... I bought most of my Korean CDs there. Here's the list. I have post the pictures before, do check my archive!

Super Junior

1. 3rd Album Sorry Sorry
2. 3rd Album Repackaged It's You
3. SuJu M Album Me
4. SuJu M Mini Album Super Girl
5. Super Show Concert Album
6. Super Show II Concert Album

DBSK

1. Mirotic Repackaged

SS501

1. MBC 5 Men 5 Years Collection DVD

(urm..now I'm not sure if it's authentic..maybe from China!)

SNSD

1. Run Devil Run Repackaged Album

YEAH! I bought it yesterday! It comes with a fan(emm..just in case, it's KIPAS), YoonA poster (damnit I want SooYoung) and picture book.

Still no Big Bang CDs. I should have bought the ones I saw in KL...then my life would be complete! Not just yet..I'm adding B2st into the collection. Today I just placed an order for Beast Second Mini Album Shock!!  =)

As mention, I go to Speedy so often that the workers know I like Korean. They even know I don't buy those China produced CDs! How did I know this? Yesterday at the counter, it seem that SNSD RDR CDs have the wrong barcode...From RM84.90 to RM40.90..I was happy for a moment until I have to tell myself, "it's bloody imported la, cannot be that cheap!"

My instinct was verified when the cashier makes a call to the other branch. I was trying to waste time so I didn't mind waiting because usually I'll take it as a sign not to buy.  When she's done, she explained to me that the price is meant for the China produced ones, luckily the other branch had the right barcode for it while telling me that she knows I only buy imported straight from Korea ones.

I didn't know it's from China, I just didn't want to buy it because it didn't looked like the ones I saw in the Internet. Now I know... and thank goodness I didn't purchase it.

So today I drop by Speedy again, because I hope they might sell SuJu 4th Album or Boyz II Men Love Album. While wondering around the shop, the same worker approached me with a paper...and =D It's a picture of Beast Second Mini Album Shock!!!

She asked me whether it's Korean and if I want to order it. Of course I said yes..since it's on the  "Must Buy, No need to think" list. Then I found out it's RM120. FML.

It comes with a concert ticket held in One Utama KL and T-shirt (black or white). Pretty decent? NOT. I don't have the money to fly to KL and neither does my dog allows me to. What am I going to do with the tickets? What if the boys don't get much fans at the mini concert with two songs performances and fan meeting? shoot, it's limited 2000 units.

The worker also told me that it was on sale last week..DAMN SOMEONE BOUGHT IT BEFORE ME IN KK!! She said she will order it and keep one copy just for me.. :D I feel loved. LOL It's not the first time though..I was out of money and kept on seeing SuJu's It's you album so frequently that the workers noticed it. When I finally got the money, it's bloody gone. I asked the workers and she said it's sold out. I was devastated. She must have felt my emotion and said she recently placed a new order and promised to keep one for me...It's with me now!! :D

Speedy Wawasan Plaza ROCKS! ;)

Btw, other than Beast coming to Malaysia, Brian Joo is coming on July 10th and U-Kiss is coming on 19th June...Come to East Malaysia la!!! I wished Malaysia isn't divided by the sea so I could just hop on the bus instead of airplanes. T_T

1Borneo, Why don't you invite Korean artist too? You've brought HongKong artist, why not Korean artist too? Make sure this year Korean Festival bring Korean artist okay?

adui, seratus dua puluh ringgit..ikat perutla saya ni. Takpala, cuti dua minggu bikin saya makan sja..hahaha

random

well..the stupid new wifi suddenly turn off by itself and won't turn on so yeah..I need to work on it.

World cup is here and don't forget to support your favorite team! Mines is obviously S.Korea..but I'm supporting Japan and North Korea too! (haha you should know by now that I'm no football fan)

I have drafted a post but it's not perfect yet, it's about Fan club! If you have any questions do post a comment..I want the post to be perfect just as how amazing Korean fan clubs are.

Oh got to go, rain is here again! :(

Yesung's Dream come true

I still remember when Yesung said that people didn't know he is a SuJu member in the early days because he had little amount of screen time on Twins (Knock out) MV. It broke my heart and I wished he got more attention. Super Junior (i prefer calling them SuJu) maybe the biggest Idol in Korea but you can't denied that it's hard to be famous individually as part of SuJu..after all it's a group of 13.

So here's Yesung doing what he does best with all the camera's on him! (feat. SuJu!)



He looked awesome! I'm so proud of him!

Btw, I just realized that the fact he's singing an OST for Moon Geun Young Drama! He always said Moon Geun Young is his ideal girl.(and Park Bo Young) I hope he could meet her! LOL

Speaking of SuJu, Shin Dong..=.= must he really do whatever he wants? I don't like his facial hairs! Mithra look fine with it but not for Shin Dong.

Idol Analysis : The leaders

Yes, HallyuSurfer has a new special post and it's "Idol Analysis". This special post is similar to my "Random Talk" post but only talking or discussing about the Idol culture.

Leader as you know does play a huge role..he/she is the person that ties all the lose knot. He/she is the image of the group for he/she is the one would be speaking a lot in interviews.

Usually in conducted polls, Yunho of DBSK always get the top place. It doesn't come as a surprised as Cassiopeia (DBSK FC) is amazing and a lot. Plus, YunHo does have the charismatic presence of a leader. However looking at the current situation of DBSK, I don't think so.

I'm sure you have gone through this..it's hard to pick a leader. I for one dislike to be chosen because you felt like been given a burden. I think that's why U-Kiss doesn't have a leader. I think it's doesn't matter though..U-Kiss seems just fine without a leader. After the departure of JaeBum, looks like 2PM doesn't have a leader too. I think..I don't read 2PM articles. I'm glad though, JaeBum is irreplaceable and I can't handle more heartbreak.

I think there are three type of leaders.

The eldest

Ranking is very important in Korea and respecting the elder is a must. It's no wonder why this is the most popular way of selecting a leader. I think it's better, it might be awkward if you're the leader but you're younger especially in Korea. Examples are LeeTeuk of SuJu, GaHee of After School, DooJoon of Beast, TaeYeon of SNSD and lots more.

The born leader

Although being eldest in the group, he/she may not be the right leader. Leader is someone that knows how to represent the group but let other shine. Despite being way younger, CL of 2NE1 definitely rocks being the leader, you see her and you think she's the leader immediately. Same goes to GD of Big Bang, He has the presence of a leader, TOP is charismatic too but no doubt GD is the one destined to be the leader. Other examples are EunJung of T-ara, YunHo of DBSK, Jo Kwon of 2AM and others.

The shy leader

Not exactly shy but I'm using a kinder words to describe them. You can't be an idol if you're a shy person! Would you believe me if I told you that Hongki isn't the leader of F.T.Island or HyunA isn't the leader of 4Minute? There was one time JongHyun of SHINee mistakenly introduce himself as the leader when actually Onew is the leader. Onew is getting better and I do see him as a leader now. JiHyun of 4Minute is almost invisible to me and I think it's best that the leader is the vocalist although JongHun is one talented guy. It's hard because all the attention is given to the other member..I observe that SeungHo of MBLAQ is going to be categorize here because Joon presence is a little too much.

(can't find the video of JongHyun mistake..but I've seen it)

So who do I think is the best leader?

It's hard to tell. YunHo was someone I thought who make a great leader, but I think GD is one great leader, he just brings the title well. DooJoon also makes a good leader too as well as TaeYeon and EunJung. I think it's all decided by their group members whether their leader is DaeBak or Jjang. LeadJa Hwaiting!

SS501 over SNSD

No I don't like SS501 more than I love SNSD... but I bought SS501 Five Members Five Years DVD instead of SNSD Run Devil Run Album. I'm so sorry but SNSD is too expensive..RM84 > RM50. Surely I'll take the cheaper one, since I'm so freaking stingy!

Hey, what do you know..I have SuJu, DBSK and SS501! NO, it's should be Big Bang first!! ARGHH...except I can't find the authentic Big Bang DVD.. I don't trust the one's at Speedy Shop because I've seen the real deal in KL but I stupidly stingy girl didn't buy it.

SS501 DVD have 3 DVD..that is mad cheap for only RM50! It seem authentic too! I might add the fact that their video in KK is also included. Yup, the one I didn't go stalk them. Now that I have the CD and currently playing it..I don't know if I want to watch it...I might kill myself because I was too lazy to go out and stalk them! Nah, just kidding..I am not a big fan of SS501, I prefer Kim Bum over Kim Hyun Joong...Arghh..Kim Hyun Joong and Heo Young Saeng is friends with SM artist too!! I should have gone! :(

Oh whatever, I bought it..It would be a waste not to watch it..Hopefully with me buying the DVD would encourage them to come to KK again. I didn't go the first round because I knew like a day after..I need at least a week notice to prepare!! I mean, they went to Gaya Island, I can't possible just go there with one day planning right? Okay enough. Past is pass.

off to watch the DVD. :P

Random Talk : Internet UP Astro DOWN

Hello. This isn't a Kpop post but if you'd care..just read. TQ

I had a pretty bad week. Stupid maid didn't told us she doesn't want to work for us..so we had to do our own house chores. We found out that the washing machine is damaged so we had to get a new one, an LG btw! (yeah Korean Brand) and no, I didn't suggest it..I wanted Samsung but it's not my money, can't say much.

Dad asked me to select the channels for Astro and changed the other one to B.yond. B.yond deal was simple..however there's one bloody (my favorite curse word..:P) term that forces us to pay more. ergh..so we didn't change it. Astro isn't making life easier nor richer. Only making THEIR life easier and richer! Stupid sales person doesn't know the deal pretty well to suggest us what to do..I would had done better! I studied the packages so well that I should be the sales person.

Oh yeah, by my previous post you'd know that my internet connection is down. My dad was right, it was the modem problem..the telekom technician tested the connection and it was fine..he claimed that few houses surrounding our area was also affected by the lightning.

I could have internet by yesterday but my dad bought router instead of modem..so we head back to Karamunsing again to buy modem..in case you're wondering, I only had internet by midnight because I went to SM St. Michael 120 years dinner. I was so tired but my dad insist on installing the modem.

I wasn't really excited to go for that dinner on the account of me hating my secondary school years. I almost teared looking at familiar faces since I lost contact with a lot of them..not that I missed them, I just had a stupid flashback. I decided to go anyway since both of my astro is down. No internet and TV, why should I stay home...

Yes, you got that. Lightning was so bad that it burn the surge protector..causing both of the astro decoder system to be faulty. I hope I don't have to change MAX or at least could retrieve the data inside because I haven't watch it yet. Oh yeah..B.yond is similar to MAX! can record too!! YEAH!

I still hate astro though.

Tough week isn't it. I prayed hard on Saturday night that my luck would overturn, and praise! My dad gain his money back two days in a row! It's not much but I took it as a sign luck is about to change.


8811 and 2822 is the no. plate of our cars...familiar with it? *winks LOL

Btw, I wanted to go college today but since Astro people coming today to fix it..I'm staying home. Finger crossed! Honestly I don't know how long is the break is but I initially plan for 3 weeks. I think I have enough break and it's a short semester..I'll go college tomorrow!

Uwaaahh..

I don't meant not to blog but my internet connection isn't working..I'm using my cousin's WiFi at the moment if you're wondering. :P

Don't know what the problem but I think it's not the modem..which my father think it is..I hope he's right but I thought otherwise. I couldn't get through since Friday..probably after the awful thunderstorm. That's what I thought.

I'm not in the mood to blog now because using my cousin's WiFi isn't fast...because I'm at my house la, If I want fast I can go to my grandma's house..Nope bad idea.

So Yeah..No blog post until my dad fixes the internet connection..thank goodness he's here for the holiday.

Anyway, It's June. If you still didn't know yet.. MTV will be showing Beast Debut story on the 19th AND SuJu MTV Exit on the same day too!!! Back to back of my favorite groups! June 19 is my lucky day!! :D

Plus, did you know the schedule of the Korean shows on Animax?

Everyday at 8PM with shows like LIVE POWER MUSIC, UllZzang, Goong, Coffee Prince and My Girl. Do check it out on Astro website for further details.

Oh yeah..it's June, sorry have to repeat it. I was going to do a project but it's on hold for a moment. :( Let's hope my misery end soon. Annyeong!