Mazeltov was okay, it even got good rating from me..All Day Long made me learn their names, Level Up? my goodness.
I felt like they've been reading my blog..LOL. I mean I did wish someone had blonde hair so I could differentiate them. I've also blog about them having too similar hairstyle..but this is way too much of a blonde hair! Hey..maybe they did read my blog! I've compared them to SuJu! This is like SuJu during their Don't Don..
Hate the new song. It's so heavy in term of rhythm I especially hate the sound effect. I do like the choreography though. It looked fun to follow. Come on ZE:A, produce more of All Day Long okay?
All these while I always thought Amber looked too masculine to be a girl but this picture proofs otherwise. She actually looked pretty for Elle Korea! I think she's wearing pants but don't it look like a skirt? Wait, isn't it a DRESS? Her make up probably soften up her looks. She definitely look like a girl here!
I want to see her act..probably like Park Shin Hye or Yoon Eun Hye style! It would be so interesting to watch her!
Oh gosh..only today I know that ALL Teen Top members are younger than me. Their age range is 15-18! I thought Dae Guk Nam Ah was the youngest..but oh no, Teen Top is younger!
Where do I search for member profile..obviously from Soompi. I did and erghh..I don't know who the smart person who think those picture would make a good photo for profile! All the faces are sideways and some even covering face up to 70%..so tell me now how should I learn their names?
Similar to ZE:A this boys don't have dramatic style that sets them apart..I guess most of them still in school and drastic changes won't be good? I think Teen Top is easier though..although with very bad camera angle! Let's talk about the name...Yeah for English names! Ricky, L.Joe, (who funnily share name with Lee ByungHun) C.A.P. and Niel. Then there's ChangJo (hemm, I'm worried for this boy..his name is similar to ShinHwa's FC) and ChunJi.
Based on the picture above, from left to right... Niel, L.Joe, C.A.P. Ricky, ChunJi and ChangJo. I hope I'm right! Niel is the one who has a similar voice with JangMoon! thus, he's my favorite. ChunJi looked awfully like Key during performance.
C.A.P. is easy to remember because of his hairstyle..you could spot it easily. ChunJi and L.Joe looked like twins but if you look closely they're different. Ricky and ChangJo needs to cut off their bangs..nothing irritates me more than hair got into the eyes..it's painful!
JunHyung is not in again..but it's okay, we got to see more interesting collaboration! Today is from Thunder of MBLAQ. Thunder isn't the best rapper out there but he's all good. :D
His almost interaction with G.na was awkward and what's with the necktie pulling? LOL Anyway..did anyone notice G.na was smiling in the beginning? I don't know..is she happy that Thunder is going to feature with her or she's happy that there are fans cheering on her? ehehe.
Awesome debut. The best debut from a solo I have ever seen. Umm not counting HyunA because she's a different catergory okay?
Yeah for collaboration! Teen Top and Infinite join together on today's Music Bank for a summer special. This reminds me of Beast and MBLAQ collaboration! I hope these two groups can be best friends!
I only have one complain..it's too short! I want more!
When I read the title I was smiling ear to ear! I was already excited the fact MBC's Infinity Challenges is going to audition for SM Entertainment (you should know by now that it's my favorite company) and now we have two hot guys as judge? Dreams do come true!
Can't wait for this!
I think Kangta would make a good judge since he's like the legendary H.O.T. member and is one of the founder groups in SM Entertainment. He also produce behind the scene a lot so this man is a good choice plus we got to see him in action! As for Donghae...I don't know, I love him but I secretly wished it was ShinDong. At least ShinDong can bring in the laughters. Heck, I actually want the whole Super Junior doing the judge thing. Ahaha that's impossible! It would be cool to see the serious side from the usual bubbly character from idols.
I would love to watch this even more because I got to see the whole thing going on in SM Entertainment! I hope they will do with YG and JYP too..I think YG audition would be extra interesting! I rarely got to see YG in variety shows, (I only watch KBS shows due to lazy to find on internet) plus I've seen SM building a lot of times..I want to see more YG new building!
I always end up liking the second promoted single, and this is no different. One Better Day is a catchy, lively and bright song that just cheer you up! I like it started with Mir's rap..I also love the fact that CheonDong have both singing and rapping parts!
The performance is so cheerful! I love seeing smiling faces in performance. This a performance I would like to watch when I'm feeling down. :D
I check the website everyday and also check my e-mail regularly but I don't see any sign that I might get the position. It's pass 2 weeks and it's safe to say that I'm not joining them. :(
Actually it would be good to just received an e-mail that says I'm not in..I mean, the anxiety kills. ahaha I mean, what if..they didn't received my e-mail? I double-triple check it and I'm very sure it's sent.
Oh well..I still have my blog! I'm not getting much readers per day but I'm happy I have some regular readers. I won't leave this blog, I promise!
Btw, this is the 70th post..that means 30 more post to go! There's no way I can write that much in 2 days! So this mission is a failure. =( It's been a great journey though! My upcoming project only begins on December, "2010 in 31 Days" :D I still have time to plan.
Oh my MinHo got injured and thus he had to sit down..regardless he looked Great! I actually like his hair now..clean and simple! Ondubu (Onew) looked awkward...this isn't his style, I prefer him being goofy! TaeMin still looking like a girl..gosh, even now I wished I had his hair. JongHyun looked like he's loving the whole thing..Key, I still can't get used to his hair..
Since Minho camera shoot is really near with him..you could see his expression well and I love it..It's so intense and I definitely feel the emotion he's trying to portray. What I really think they should do is promote a ballad instead. I mean..it's so awkward not seeing Minho together with his team. What's wrong with a good ballad song? I've listen to all their previous singles and there were a lot of ballads..I'm sure this one had a couple of ballads as well.
SHINee evolves every time they made a comeback..I wished they just stick to their debut days concept. I loved Noona Nomu Yeppo..which is my second favorite song by them, first being Romantic.
SM better debut someone do to something different coughballadscough I can't wait for a new debut by SM!!
It's difficult for me to write about BoA..She is known as the Kpop Queen but I know her more as the girl from Korea that become really really famous in Japan. I think I know more of her Jpop than Kpop and I don't know much of her Jpop to begin with.
Maybe it's the wrong timing that I only love Kpop when she's not active. I sort of like her US debut..all the songs are catchy and nice. Just it doesn't spells out Kpop Queen. I was more interested in Utada rather than her.
She's an amazing dancer no doubt and her vocals are good...so why I can't seem to love her? It's a mystery..
Anyway enough about her and me..let's talk about the MV and the song. Disappointing.
Gosh..I'm not impress at all with the frequent outfit changes..worst, nothing appeals to me. It's all weird and weirder. Did I just spot a FUR? lol I hate no storyline MV..she doesn't dance much and that's her forte! Ugly camera angle just made me stop the video halfway..wasn't worth to finish it off.
To all the songwriters of Korea, especially to the producers too...Dance song is not always gold. RnB is lovely too, so is ballads. While I'm at it..please destroy auto-tune! I rather hear real bad voice than freaking auto-tune..yeah I hate that much. *shudders Oh goodness, what with the squeaky voice BoA? That isn't good. I hate this song...better come up with another song to promote because I really can't see this as a No.1 on the chart potential!
Ok, I admit it that as much as I love Davichi, I don't really like their single "Stop the time". It's just don't work for me. I tried my best to love it but I just like it not LOVE it.
This is different. They sound amazing and I love the melody of the song. Lee Hae Ri, I just can't stop giving her more praise..she's soooo GOOD! Kang MinKyung voice is rather cute in here, but not the cutesy-i-want-to-kill-her-already cute, it's cute without being excessive.
What a nice change from their previous song. I like this one.
..if these group succeed. It's reported that this group is going to have 17 members! Why are you doing this to me?!! How can I learn 17 new names? I haven't even learn Infinite, Teen Top, Sistar, Girl Day and Miss A names yet! Worse, the group name is 20star..does it mean that this group will possibly have 20 members? This group hasn't debut yet, so yeah..I was worried that it might come true. Probably it refers to their age..let it be, I can't remember 20 names at once..this isn't school days anymore! The eldest is 1989 while the youngest is 1994. Gosh..I feel so old!
While browsing through Teen top videos..I read the comments and some members are 14. 14????FOURTEEN?? Say it isn't so..I wonder if they already hit puberty..haha imagine voice changes in the mid way of your career. That's funny.
Hangeng’s new album was released earlier this week in China and he will continue promotions in the country. Thereafter the album will also be released in other Asian countries and currently, he is scheduled to visit Taiwan in August and Singapore (Malaysia to be confirmed) in September for album promotions.
He's coming to Malaysia?????? OMG! Damn, it's definitely KL again. Why don't they come when I'm there. :(
HanGeng release 2 MVs and I'm excited! WooHoo!!
Say No
This is interesting..as you could see at the intro..of the credits..most of them are Korean! I wasn't attentive in the first video but wow..makes me wonder why Korean? I thought he's under a Chinese label now? I don't like to compare but doesn't it reminds you of Lady Gaga's Paparazzi? I mean the beginning of the scene. I like the song..now, I shall be searching at the Chinese corner often for HanGeng CD! The MV is adorable, love his smile here and the view is gorgeous. What a 180 degree change from the 1st MV.
Holding an Umbrella
I like this song..the melody is so soothing..almost like a lullaby. The part where he talks feels weird..I've heard him speaking in Chinese but I got used to him speaking in awkward Korean. OMGOSH!!What's with the ending! I hate it..I wished I read some spoilers so I don't have to watch it..Arghh terrible ending! I hate you - scriptwriters!
She's currently at Seoul for the premiere of Salt, and she commented that her kids love Rain. Wow, that's totally cool! I hope she really do mean Rain as in Jung Ji Hoon not Rain as in raining. LOL Angelina also added that she's interested to film in Korean movie if there's a good offer.
"Personally, I do like [film] directors that work internationally, if a Korean director proposed a good story then I would be willing to work with him,” ~ Angelina Jolie
That is one movie I would love to watch. That would be very cool!
That's why Seungri is my favorite Big Bang member!
I wonder what's SeungRi's style then? LOL. His imitation of TaeYang is right on! LOL. Big Bang seriously need to appear in more variety shows. Especially Seungri because lately idols today are so typical. I mean, lack of originality. Big Bang is definitely different from the normal idols and I want more variety.
My very first VLOG is coming up! It will be about TaeYang's Deluxe Edition Solar Album. Yes, I am one of the 30 000 fans who get their hands on the album!
I'm currently editing video and taking pictures of it...but there's a story about it first that I would like to tell..ahaha
Well, I got it on last Saturday but I only opened it today! With my good friend mariaeva11, no less! I was really scared opening it because it's expensive so I want like somebody to push me to open it LOL. We meet up this morning and open it really slowly...OMG! I got TaeYang's half-naked autograph picture! I was hoping to get that one and I did! Damn I'm lucky!
Yes, mine's is the last picture!! Haha my initial reaction was to cover it up, what, should I drool meh? lol. I gave the T-shirt to my friend...before you call me crazy, I'm not. It's better for me to give it to her than me keeping it.
First, I'm not a TaeYang fan... I mean, I love him but not to wear his name on me! SeungRi is my favorite so yeah.. SeungRi name on me is fine, not TaeYang. :D Second, it's white short sleeves..means, I would probably wear it with a jacket hence covering up his name..what's the point then? Lastly my friend deserves it..she's a TaeYang fan. I know how badly she wants it, and I could trust her keeping it beautifully. If it was me..I can't handle white shirt..really, it must have stain somewhere! Plus, I never got her a gift and she's someone I know since I was 7 and still in contact.
Big Bang DVD mission still not complete. aish, nevermind I got 1/5 of Big Bang! shall be happy with it! YG, you mau kasi bankrap sa ka? Album so nice wan, like art..gila mata mau beli sja! DVD pun mahal gila.
I love radio shows..it shows the raw talent of the idols that you can't see elsewhere!
Teen Top recently perform on radio live and they got praised with comments like "CD Live" which means they performed like CD quality! Too bad, no one upload the video but let's settle for other good cover by Teen Top!
Here's their cover on TaeYang's Only Look At Me
Radio is also a good platform to promote other songs or simply do a cover song like IU. My favorite is obviously A'ST1 radio cuts..absolutely amazing. My favorite radio dance is definitely Sukira, love seeing Leeteuk and EunHyuk dance to the beats!
Kara released a Japanese MV for their popular song, "Mister". It's a simple MV and the girls looked great in it. Though I usually prefer storyline in MV, I think this works because it's all about the butt dance for this song. I feel this song sky-rocketed their popularity and it's a great cover.
Mister wasn't supposed to be their main single but with the short performance of their butt dance, Mister gain more popularity than Wanna, so they switched it up and performed more Mister. I'm sure fanboys out there are happy they released the Japanese MV..better than none right? hehe
In case you didn't notice, G.na was a back up dancer for HyunA during the Change promotion. She was also featured in 2PM 10 out of 10 MV. It's pretty common that idol had some experience behind the scene before debut and it got me thinking, "let's watch all the background people!"
Okay, you could do it yourself..my main point is that, I'm worried about G.na future! She's really good at what she's doing now but seeing the trend of Cube, I can't help to worry about it.
Mario isn't quite active now and AJ is now Beast's Lee Ki Kwang. What if G.na returns to her root and join a group in the future? I don't want that to happen! I love Beast but I was supporting AJ to remain as AJ. Why does it have to end up in group for success?
Idol groups and Kpop is rather synonym but I want variety. It's weird that only solo singers that are from Idol group can make it big. Yes, Rain is of from a group and Lee Hyori is from Fin.K.L. I guess company wants a solid fanbase for their artist before making them doing solo projects like TaeYang.
I don't meant to brag but I have the same design as Yunho is wearing!! Colonize is a popular Korean brand clothing. I thought it's super cool to have a Doraemon design. :D
Check out Colonize website HERE for other designs.
Actually I would prefer the simple design like the above but don't have..:( Doraemon wears Adidas? Mad cool!
OMG. Must have Pooh hoodie! I love Winnie the Pooh! My favorite is the black and brown color. Colonize doesn't come cheap though. I wear a lot of hoodie clothings but I prefer just the t-shirt, because it's actually thick! Price doesn't help either.
“I personally think that I can [succeed as a solo artist], but I like Super Junior better.” ~ YeSung
I meet my brother and he's a casual fan of Kpop..um, he introduce to me Asian music and I become obsess with Kpop, my brother just like music in general. Funny thing about him is that he know SuJu better than SNSD..he say they all looked the same. AHAHA Okay going off topic, well he asked me, what happen to SuJu ah?
Gosh, this is one question I wished I don't have to answer. He specifically asked HanKyung..argh, I just felt down at the sound of the question. I just tell him the simple story..so he would understand and I wouldn't teared up. Then he asked Kibum..this one, I don't know how to answer. I just get mad whenever I hear his name.
WHERE ARE YOU KIBUM!! AND I'm referring to Kim KiBum of Super Junior!
Almost all the time I wished SM would announced KiBum is leaving or something so E.L.F. would march outside SM building and boycott for KiBum to be active in SuJu...He's not even on MV or pictures! Worst of all, he wasn't present when KangIn entered military!
Grrr.. dang, it's just a simple dream of mine to witness a full 13 members on stage once. I'd be happy with only an appearance.
OMGosh, DooJoon sure knows how to tease! His ending is just so right at the moment. Where's JunHyung? I miss him already..I could hear his voice on the MR..obviously they didn't have time to record it to DooJoon's version.
G.na also did it with Mario on Music Bank
Now, I'm confuse..is DooJoon's lyric different or not..I'm pretty sure the English lyrics are the same. Mario's version is very his style..when is he going to do a comeback btw? he's good..I like his previous single.
and my girl HyunA show her rapping skills on Music Core.
Of course, HyunA had a different lyric but still smooth. Love it!
In another news, apparently G.na has D cup and got accused of plastic surgery. It is possible to have big breast without surgery...don't know what's the fuss about it. Big breast is nothing but fat..ergh, and cause back pain.
Aigooo...So Cute my favorite SNSD member! If you don't know yet..yes, that's SooYoung of Girls' Generation aka SNSD.
Wait a second, don't know why but the picture look super old and SooYoung is same age with me. My baby picture don't look that old. ahaha did technology change that fast meh?
Music is all about message and I believe in it. Like how Jessica Simpson sang "I belong to Me" after she divorced Nick..I know lame comparison but I thought of her 1st and it stuck..LOL
So when Han Geng releases Fire I am expecting some sort of a hidden message to fans about his ordeal against SM Entertainment. I don't want to comment on that, it just makes me want to cry already. T_T
Fierce! I haven't seen a video that the main character looks so angry the whole video. This MV is apparently has three parts...can't wait for the next part! The song isn't bad..actually pretty good! Call me delusional but I'm so convince that the words on the comic parts are directed to SM. The eyeliners are a bit too much..it made him look ugly. I love the overall style, it's Cpop but in some ways, it reminds me of Kpop.
While watching the video, I kept on wishing SuJu M members would pop up..nothing. All I got is a weird scene where Han Geng touches on the walls..don't know what that suppose to mean. The tiger hands thingie..well it looked like he's imitating a tiger, is so Chinese.. You know like Tiger means bravery or something like that..though, he's not a tiger (Zodiac) or maybe because this year is Tiger year? :P
Go on YouTube, search for "MR Removed" videos..So what's "MR Removed"?
MR Removed or Music Record Removed a editing technique on videos that removes pre-recoded music. This enables you to listen to their real voice without having the dubbed on it. So you would know whether they're singing or just lip-sync to it.
Amazing isn't it? Oh and I didn't know HeeChul was really singing it..LOL, it's HeeChul. He always likes to be different.
Lee Hyori..don't who to blame..is it true Hyori doesn't sing well or is it Mnet fault? Mnet sure have bad PA system!
Recently the hot topic regarding idol is how long the duration of their singing part..reportedly some idol group doesn't even have a single line!
What's my stance on this? well..obviously I would want the parts to be distributed evenly. Having said that I can't denied that I do know why it's like that. It's up to the producer who get the most line. Who sang which part the best will get it. It's that simple.
Having less lines means idols don't have talent then? Wrong. Talent is what makes them get notice first. Looks is easy to change but you can't change talent. It's wrong to look only at their promoted single. VERY wrong indeed. As you could observed, they do showcase their talents on variety shows and radio shows. Like Sung Min, he's an amazing guitar player and sings well but he doesn't have much lines in Bonamana. Seo Hyun is one mad piano player and she's only getting little part in Oh. They don't have talent now you say? Rubbish.
I often listen to the whole album and there's no doubt they have talent. The thing I hate about Kpop is that they always promote dance songs first no matter what. In the whole album, there's a lot of awesome ballads but they choose dance song. I don't hate dance song, I just wished they promote more ballad song.
Another example is Son Dam Bi, she choose to promote Queen over Can't You See..Can't You See is an amazing ballad song that just stuck where as Queen is annoying cute song. Urgh, tell me you prefer Can't You See because I really can't stand Queen!
It's good to do the whole packaged thing but I would love to see something different.
Hey let's do a mini research. Let's count the seconds together!
DBSK and SuJu Show me your love.
Oh forget it..All I know is Kibum didn't have any lines..I miss this stuff. Summer is almost over and still no freaking summer album. what happen hah?
Yes, I am SM Town fan..but this is just something I would like to forget.
When I first looked at the promotional picture, I was fine because I'm already immune to their crazy style..except I have add that Key shaved skin on the sides is well weird..and Taemin looking more like a girl with the new hairstyle.
I was tired watching MinHo repeating his Ring Ding Dong dance on Let's Go Dream Team so I was excited for a comeback. Ring Ding Dong was superb but then when I got to know the title track. I'm hesitant. Why does it have to be Lucifer? ergh..I'm already struggling with Run Devil Run. I don't know why they have to say such words.
I don't know if I'm interested to know about the meaning behind it. Let me be wrong!
Every time they make a comeback they added new members..who is this?
After School!
After School originally debuted with the good ole 5 members, namely Gahee, Becca, JungAh, JooYeon and SooYoung. With the debut single "Ah", it seem like a good combination of members.. For the 1st comeback, they decided to add UEE (who I still can't stand..don't know why) who end up being more famous than the rest of the group. I didn't really like their single "Diva" but it did see an increase of number of fans.
Then SooYoung decided to withdrew because of her personal reason. So they temporarily back as 5 member. Pledis (After School's agency) then announced to add Raina and Nana. Raina has a great vocal and is seriously threatening Jungah position as a main vocal while Nana is gorgeous..blonde hair or not. Their single "Because of You" made me a fan.
This year after the success of Because of You, they're back with Bang! which I don't enjoy..and a shocker, they add in another member named Lizzy who was featured in Teen Top Clap Clap MV. What?? I thought they're good with 7!
With the many new members, they wanted to give a chance for them to shine more so the three newbie pull off a SuJu and formed a sub group called Orange Caramel. So this is it. No more additional group..hoping them would make UEE leave the group because she's always busy doing acting (eh, wait this sounds like KiBum)
NOPE. They want to be like SNSD. Pledis will hold an audition for a 9th member! Or maybe they want to be like SuJu add another 5 member..Who knows, maybe Pledis found 5 good After School members? LOL
I've blog about not liking the name but there's a meaning to their name too. Well the name After School literally means that it's a rotational group (think Morning Musume of Japan) I was expecting to see members leave but it keeps on adding. Maybe they'll just add. Maybe After School members will reached up to 100. Then do a lot more of sub groups.
Pledis, enough. I barely know who is JungAh and Bekah is.
Yes, by my calculation, I should have at least 60 post today...what happen? I made myself busy recently and I got too many problems. Now writing a filler post because I actually am determined to reach the target.
Apologize...but in case you didn't see my FB status or Tweets.. I'm going to KL on Thursday! Hehe it's a five day trip. I hope to buy some Kpop stuffs..maybe Big Bang DVD? I wish. No money already la because...
I got new TV! :D My father bought it for karaoke event, because whenever there's party..we ( my dad and I) handles the PA System. Then my dad says "Take the TV la..use it for your computer screen" I was like "Hemm okayla..see if I'm genius or not can connect it."
And I did. My dad has a projector too so I borrow the VGA cable. Plug and presto! I had some difficulties but manage to get the setting right..Thanks Geeks on the internet!!
So with the new TV, I had to get new stuff for it. I need a VGA cable and my dad also told me to get mouse because I don't have one. Today I have also a new keyboard and a USB hub!
I don't like the COMPAQ (the stupid college given laptop brand) keyboard..and for comfort, I do need a keyboard. A USB hub is vital because the stupid laptop only have 3 port, NOT ENOUGH. All cost me about 90 plus..huhuhu.
However, I couldn't use the newly bought VGA-component cable. I'm puzzled. Is it the wires or the laptop can't connect component? I hope it's the wires so I can return it, if not damn money gone. Maybe it's the stupid laptop.
LOL talking about PC here makes me sound like I know my stuff..I only know today that it's called VGA..I thought it's called DVI, because I don't research properly. I also know today that VGA cables are damn expensive..don't know if it's a good one but I saw it's 120..Die la, so I settled for VGA-component that only cost 39.
What's kpop in this..I don't know. Did I mention my TV Screen is 19 inch? Can see clearly of MVs? MUAHAHAA..
This isn't a filler post. I really do want to recommend the songs below.
I listen to a couple of new album and I found songs that I like better than the ones promoted.
Infinite's song that keeps on repeat. Sorry I don't know the translation..It took me a while to search it up on Youtube. I think it's pronounce as Boott Bak Lee Byul..I'm not sure! It's very different from their promoted single "Come Back Again". It's a medium tempo song with beautiful tempo and with piano instrument. The song showcases the vocal ability of Infinite which I think isn't bad at all..pretty good!
Another song is Sorry (Dear. Dad) by f(x)..This reminds me of SNSD..who did Dear Mom. Ahaha wonder if SuJu or SHINee is going to come up with a dear siblings? LOL This song is only sung by Krystal and Luna. Krystal who may look more like YoonA but she definitely sounds like her sister. Luna not to be forgotten is superb as usual. When I first listen to the song, I didn't know it was about fathers..because I keep on hearing Sorry...which I just assume another relationship song. f(x) currently promoting Mr. Boogie which I don't fancy much because it's not really a strong single..I'll stuck with repeating Sorry then!!
While I'm no CEO of an entertainment company, I think selecting a group name would be the hardest part to do.
There's so many consideration you need to think of..it's like naming your child, except your naming a group. I've been doing group works a lot since school years..it's always hard to pick a group name because I'm so analytical that I want the name fits every personality in the group. So I always give in to whatever they want because I would want a week to decide..LOL
So if you were to ask me now to name a group..I can't give you the answer right away! My blog name, HallyuSurfer took about a week to come up. The tagline was changed a couple of times before I settle with "Unleashing the Obsession".
That's my story..you know I take serious consideration in names, so understand me why I comment on certain group names.
List of Names I like
1. Dong Bang Shin Ki
2. ShinHwa
3. So Nyuh Si Dae
4. Super Junior
5. Cheong Sang Ji Hee
Notice the similarities..? With the exception of SuJu..who only there because of my biasness, all the names above are Korean. I always like Korean names better because I don't have to think about the meaning.
List of Name I dislike
1. f(x)
2. SHINee
3. 2NE1
4. ZE:A
5. 4Minute
Basically..as a writer, I don't like names that are hard to type..SHINee is just troublesome...I would be fine if it's Shinee. f(x) tops the list because I never fail to get it wrong! I love f(x) by concept but to type it? I hate it. I actually really like ZE:A name compare to the original one, Children of Empire is simply too long! 4Minute..I dislike it because I don't get it.
List of Name that I laugh
1. Teen Top
2. After School
3. MBLAQ
4. Fin.K.L.
5. H.O.T.
Abbreviation, I hope there won't be anymore of it...if there is, please do it like MBLAQ, because I hate ............. ARGH!!!! MBLAQ is funny because the meaning is Music Boys Living in Absolute Quality. After School name just doesn't fit the group style..that's why I laugh! I was going to add B2ST but they're using Beast so it's okay..it's better if it's "Boys of EAst Standing Tall" rather than "Boys 2 Search Top" LOL
On the left is the newest addition to the popular T-ara group. Her name is Ryu Hwa Young and is 17 years old.
Core Contents Media (T-ara agency) recently announced there will be BIG changes in T-ara. Most fans, including me worried about the changes. I really did think they were going to make someone leave.
For a fairly new group, T-ara sure goes through a lot of changes.. When they first debuted, the members were different. I like them the way they were but I was glad that it's an addition, not subtraction.
Another shocking news is that EunJung steps down as a leader and changed with Boram, who is more elder. I know it's about elder being superior in Korea..I still think EunJung suits better as a leader because 1, she's one of the founder member..Boram was only added at the second debut, 2, it doesn't meant eldest make the best leader and 3, Boram don't shine that much for a leader.
Don't get me wrong. Boram is my favorite member..that is until I really got to know T-ara. Boram is the 3rd generation who is in the industry so I liked her for that. I hope the company made a good decision. I don't want to feel awkward watching their interviews.
Maybe I should write up a Idol analysis post about idol names. Anyway..apparently Dae Guk Nam Ah name should be The Boss in English and to call them as D-NA is wrong. I thought D-NA is a cool name..I'm surprised to learn it's actually The Boss. I don't like the name at all.. The Boss sounds arrogant.
I'm not a serious fan yet so I'm not sure but the true fan says like it is..Here's proof
The Boss? yeah right. I actually prefer D-NA. Sounds cooler and easy to remember, I didn't have any complains about the name in the beginning but THE BOSS? Seriously?
I thought I could wait till Sunday to post this but it's too good to keep on hold. I was already tired from writing too many post today..but I can't wait to write this. I'll write more about her later but here's the review.
Music
The mellow feel of the song is soothing. The song feels like she's sad but she's trying to fake her feelings with a smile. JunHyung rap is too short, which means he will only appear a short while in performance ala HyunA's performance. G.na does have an amazing voice. The intro of the song is good. it's started of with her high voice then slowly fade away the intro again slowly..I like the arrangement of this song.
Level of Likeness :9/10
Performance
She's very beautiful, despite the outfit look odd on her. It's not weird just I felt like she should wear something more elegant for a beautiful song. Not many people can rock out the blonde coughhyosungcough but she looks good. Her smooth dance is great, what a fresh feeling from cutesy/sexy concept. As predicted..JunHyung appearance come and go in a blink of an eye.
Level of Likeness : 9/10
Video
This video featured with Beast's DooJoon. DooJoon looking HOT! Family love again..You know I love this kind of thing..sure it's 10! I'm not going to lie here, I did take a lot of huge breath whenever they had skinships..my gosh, it looked real but hey..I thought DooJoon belongs to Yoseob? :P I thought she looked different here...still very beautiful. Please tell me JunHyung isn't wearing a wig and it's real hair...I love his hairstyle now!
Level of Likeness : 10/10 (told ya..don't believe me?)
Overall Success : A+
(grades ranging from A+ to C-)
Credits to : Cube Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer
Ok..this is only the second special stage I've seen but I got the feeling that 2010 doesn't have great songs. I noticed no one is doing this year's song cover..Music Bank only did Rain's Love Song and HyoRi's Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. The rest are English song..MCountdown is even worse...they're doing old songs like Baby One more time, Girls On Top, Lies, Mirotic...etc. Those songs are great but when can they sing this years' song?
ZE:A Again And Again
This song already got way too many covers that I can't remember all of it. I've seen lots of goods ones so no matter what..this is just another cover. I still love the song but I had enough of it.
MBLAQ Mirotic
I don't know what's with me..but I felt like tearing up watching this. I miss DBSK. I want them back together right now! :( Haha it's under my sky! Whatever..my head still translate it as under my skin.
Sori Girls' on Top
I like this song by BoA..I think Sori did a good job! Too bad it's only a snippet. She's getting popular by day thanks to Invincible Youth. I don't really like the fact she's there but from what I saw she seems pretty nice.
miss A I go crazy because of you
This is the only song that is new? Good choice since miss A is going for the sexy concept. Doing Oh! wouldn't be good but they could do Run Devil Run...maybe not sexy enough.
CN Blue It's Raining
OOOOHHH nice. Actually you should just check everything out. CN Blue is bring in the rock to Kpop!
I saw her performance, didn't really like it but I like her personality in Invincible Youth and I don't wished to give her a bad MPV Review so here's a little glimpse of what might be.
Woah.. is this suppose to be horror concept or just plain weird? In some parts, Narsha looks beautiful..the rest, she looks like she's about to get some blood. The guy in the MV looks like someone..I can't really tell who is it. i'm guessing the production cost of this MV must be expensive. The sets, and the outfits change are a lot plus with effects that don't come cheap..In some parts she sounds like Boa!
I don't get the whole thing..the song and the MV. I'm sure it's not sexy concept.
Previous post, we're push push with Sistar. Now let's Clap Clap with Teen Top! First, what do I think of their name? Carrot top! I don't why I keep on saying carrot top..rhymes better? AHAHA
Music
I LOVE the song. I'm really surprised the fact I like it.. I was expecting to feeling so-so about because the title and the group name is rather so-so.. but I like the song from first listen..I just want to put this on repeat! The singer in the beginning sound freakish-ly like JangMoon! OMG!! You know how much I love JangMoon's voice! Will be searching for THE voice! 6 members..this is hard.
Level of Likeness : 9/10
Performance
Everybody BakSu! That's clap in Korean..:D I think I just fell in love with a new group! it's like discovering SuJu and Beast! Love the choreography, it's so stylist and fun to look at..the clap part was good, i thought they would do the good ole clap but they modify it.. I love the little break in the middle. It's like the climax of the song..you wondered..is it over already? then they resume again!
Level of Likeness:9/10
Video
I've been going through some sites..(to research for their entertainment company) and mostly compares them to 2PM and other existing idols..I must be weird. I don't see any resemblance at all. I like them as it is, nothing about them reminds me of certain group..maybe I do love them already! Lizzy is IN!! She's beautiful in this and she deserved this..got to have more exposure! Super cool with the airplanes..I doubt it's real but still mad cool. The MV doesn't have that little break though..huhu my favorite part.
Level of Likeness :9/10
Overall Success : A+
(grades ranging from A+ to C-)
Credits to : T.O.P. Entertainment (not related to T.O.P.)
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer
This post is indeed about me. I just need to do self evaluation about myself on this blog for a bit and I noticed I write less and it's not good. What happen to me, who write a lot?!
I noticed my MPV Reviews are boring. I keep on repeating the same term. I can't be more creative with my words. Probably it's just for a while right? I'm just trying hard to write 100 post so the quality has gone right? This is bad.
I love writing and I should be good at it. I noticed my writing style changed over the months...I do hope it's for the better. I once checked on my private blog and it's filled with annoying post..have I ever been annoying to you? If I have, I'm sorry and thanks for sticking with me.
I don't want to talk about Kpopped yet because the result isn't in yet. I would definitely blog about it as soon they posted or replied it. May the best gets it.
Another newbie, Sistar is a female group consist of 4 members. I don't have much thought about this group because frankly I'm not a huge fan of female idol.
Music
The song is fun to listen and dance to. It's a little cutesy here and there but it's bearable. I don't love this song but I don't hate it.
Level of Likeness : 6/10
Performance
Awesome stage..fits well on the concept..it's so lively and bright! The dance choreography is a little boring but it's cute. The outfits should be louder to pull more attention, I guess they are afraid being compare to 2NE1..(but some netizen can't stop comparing nevertheless)
Level of Likeness : 8/10
Video
I like it when they put names on MV especially if you're a debut. It makes it easier for fans to learn the names. I don't believe that they're below 5 feet..because I'm over it and they looked taller than me. Not much storyline but I like the video concept. It's lively and bright just like their stage performance. The fun special effects suits the mood of the video. Cute boys...:P
Level of Likeness : 8/10
Overall Success : A-
(grades ranging from A+ to C-)
Credits to : Starship Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer
I don't know why she choose to sing Queen instead of this! I'm no Son Dam Bi fan..but I saw her performance to Can't you See on Music Bank..It was amazing! Enough for me to be a fan..but then, few minutes later...She sang Queen and I was like "WTF!"
Watch the video and you'll get what I meant..except if you're a die hard fan of Son Dam Bi..ergh. Why Queen? =.=
It's been a while since I last posted on DBSK..especially my favorite personality Micky YooChun! Well, I don't like to write sad things on my blog and that's the only news I know.
Micky Yoochun is one of the cast in the KBS drama, Sungkyunkwan Scandal that also starred Park Min Young, Song Joong Ki and Yoo Ah in. The drama is about campus love story drama based in the Joseon Dynasty, against the backdrop of Sungkyunkwan University.
Not loving the Dynasty part as I prefer modern stuff but I would watch this because Chunnie is in it! Micky recently starred in a Japanese drama "Beautiful Love" and will debut as an Korean drama actor in August 20th.
You can watch the Japanese drama at MySoJu. I haven't watched it yet but it's on my list! :D
So much "won't be posting today and tomorrow" on my FB status..I'm already writing 3! I guess I got inspired by Allkpop. I need to change my mood a little bit..because just few minutes ago I was (^%$#%^&* my head out because of astro..the one making life harder and poorer.
Enough with my bad luck life, let's get down to the serious business.. Jay Park released his Nothing on You MV!!
It's in KOREAN! Okay it's only a teaser I think because it can't be just 1++ minute right? I love Jay but the MV is boring.. I want some storyline and I want to see B.O.B. too! I sort of like the Korean version too.. it's slower in tempo, it has a ring to it. Nice! We want more Jay!
Jay currently signed on with Sidus HQ..it's a popular company! Hopefully this contract is good and may we see more Jay in Korea!
Nope, Ga In and Jo Kwon have not revealed their true relationship just yet but KwangHee of Children of Empire (aka ZE:A) revealed that he had plastic surgery! I'm actually astonished the fact he wanted to have more. I guess plastic surgery is addicting and perfection is what we all want.
KwangHee revealed that he left Star Empire Entertainment for a year because of the company refusal of him getting more work done. It's a first time, I've read an article that said the company doesn't want. That's really good publicity.
I've said before that I'm not against plastic surgery so I'm not upset that he revealed he had a nose job. That's a good nose job! I couldn't understand what more job he wanted though, he looked great already..so I think the company must have felt the same.
KangIn was enlisted on July 5th and here's the picture! I knew we're going to see this picture soon! Looking good and healthy, this picture sure makes the fans at ease. 2 years is rather long but I'm sure it will be fast.. :D
I don't usually notice backdancer since they're not always on screen but I really like TaeYang's main dancer..the girl that pairs with him in performance. I finally know her name, it's JiHye!
Isn't she's pretty? I first noticed her in TaeYang's "Look only at me" performance. She's also featured on the MV as well.
If she becomes TaeYang's girl..I won't mind! They look good together and I do prefer her over IU, Yuri or Dara..
I saw this twice on KBS World but only a glimpse of it. I didn't know Krystal had a solo! She looked freaking normal..ahaha finally look like her age! I'm not sure but I think the guy is Tei..curly lock sure can change the whole appearance.
Moderato means moderately as in speed..The rhythm is, oh gosh..I forgot! All that years of studying Organ doesn't help me at all..I'm guessing it's rumba? Not my favorite rhythm but I enjoyed playing in that rhythm.
Never had a crush on teachers, so I can't understand the storyline..I find it gross. ahaha maybe because I think teachers are like family? Krystal can act, and she's cute at it!
It seem it's has parts? Part 3 is Allegro, means fast.. Interesting. So first part is Lento? Honestly I had to search for the meanings, I have not touch the organ for about a year. This music terms makes me want to study music all over again!
The more videos the better! Goodness, this is HAWT!
I thought I won't be enjoying this one (as I prefer MV with storyline) but You're My part was GREAT. Dara's good but I still prefer the dancer. TaeYang's album is hot..maybe I'll check out the rest.
Oh gosh.. GD, that sneaky fingers of yours..ergh, still got ladies all over you? ain't feeling it.
Why didn't I think of this earlier..I was having a stump on my ideas then, I got the easiest way out. Making a "best" post..ahaha it's my blog, I can do whatever!
Let's make it TOP 5
5. Untouchable Tell Me Why feat. HwaYoung
I love this song at first listen.. the mixture of HwaYoung's awesome high pitch vocals and smooth raps by Untouchable. Tell Me Why is a single from the 1st album Quiet Storm is on my list "MUST BUY". This song makes me listen until I get sick of it and still could return loving it a lot.
4. SNSD Into the new world
We need more of this kind of song in Kpop. The lyrics are beautiful as it's encouraging to be better. I love it's not cutesy nor sexy..the typical concept. The perfect song for debut.
3. DBSK Holding back the tears
It's particular hard to choose songs from the legendary group. Though sadden by their current situation, there's no doubt DBSK is one of the main reason why I'm so obsess with Kpop. New fans might not know this but DBSK actually debuted as an acapella group, hence my favorite songs by them are NOT dance songs. Holding back the tears is the OST of Vacation, DBSK drama written by my favorite member Micky YooChun.
2. Big Bang Lies
Originally writen for GD solo, I'm so glad it turn out as group single because this song is perfect for them to get recognize. I love the emotion of the song, I love how the parts is distributed and it's just perfect. A little contribution by Gummy in the telefon part..:D
1. Super Junior Miracle
Didn't even have to think for this one..No matter what, this song will always remain no.1 in my list. If it wasn't for this song, I might be just a casual listener of Kpop instead of obsessing the way I am today. Actually the video made me a fan. I love the adorable and the cuteness of the video..something that is so rare in the international market. For new fans of Kpop would think it's gay..but it's not. It's brotherly love! I wished they reshoot this video and add KyuHyun..It would be my dream come true!
Okay..that's not the reason of this post, well..today is the dateline to send e-mail for Kpopped to be one of it's contributors..
Hey, I don't know why I'm blogging this. I just had second thoughts. Yikes, if they read this probably they won't want me..*zip lips. Anyway I'm just worried I might not be able to achive the big 100.
I'll be going on a trip..(next week?), most probably won't be bringing my laptop..or maybe no internet connection FOR 5 DAYS. That's like 15 post! Where am I going? Kuala Lumpur. Damnit, I'm only going there after all the Kpop artist left. I can't even meet Brian Joo..I believe it's today?
So yeah, I've warn you..but I'll try my best to complete.
It's F4 Kim Joon's group..so I was interested in their comebacks. If I'm not mistaken, one left for military service and one new addition..but I didn't know they add another one!
Music
Auto-tune festival! Sounds exciting? NOT. Kpop didn't have this much of auto-tune when I first like it..somehow these days Kpop=auto-tune. Just cut out the auto-tune, I might like song. I don't hate it..just it's something I won't listen again.
Level of Likeness : 4/10
Performance
I like the eye expression, looks very intense. The flag props is super cool, don't mind me..I always like props in performance. Powerful dance suits the theme of the songs. Despite not loving the song, I like the performance.
Level of Likeness : 8/10
Video
I love the last part..look really cool with the flags. I wish there were more story line because it's a powerful song, but it looked great anyways.
Level of Likeness :7/10
Overall Success : B+
(grades ranging from A+ to C-)
Credits to : Planet905 Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer
This blog is overflowing with Male Idols only...this isn't good, but honestly I'm tired of girl idols, them dominating 2009 remember? I decided to add some girl power to this blog and I choose miss A since they're from JYP sister company AQ Entertainment..Let it be good!
Music
Now the song got me confuse, are they or not JYP? I know I've read about them being on sister company AQ Entertainment. I'll write a Introducing post soon for that matter then. The song is catchy, I was expecting to hate it..not because of my anti-JYP (umm..that's weird coming from someone who claims to hate anti, oh well maybe I hate myself) because I didn't like what I saw from the promotional pictures. Maybe because I wasn't expecting much, I like the song.
Level of Likeness : 7/10
Performance
Obviously the pink hair stood out. I can't help but to stare at her, wondering if it's real hair or wig. Imagine the hours to get that hair! The performance is okay for a debut.. I love the camera works, the stage look good.
Level of Likeness : 7/10
Video
I don't know if it's because of Lady Gaga or not..why are there more girls not wearing pants? It's downright ugly, Lady Gaga or not. Fashion doesn't meant you have to wear less cloth, it's about looking good! The MV is boring, but I get that they want to be known as good dancers.
Level of Likeness :6/10
Overall Success: B+
(grades ranging from A+ to C-)
Credits to : AQ Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer
I completed my downloads yesterday and listen to "A Short Journey" all day today..it's just so good to hear racoon KangIn's voice! I'm so going to buy the repackage album..I don't care if it's only 4 songs addition, It's good enough for me to buy.
I don't know if I want to know the meaning..I'm already sad with my limited Korean. Eunhyuk did a great job in writing, I should search up for the lyric translation! DongHae did amazing too! It's not a boring ballad..which I expected it to be, since ballad is easier to compose but it's not! It has nice rhythm to it, it's a little cheerful but you can sense the sadness of the song.
Here's the song translation, get your tissues ready!
It's obvious this is KangIn feat. SuJu. It some part, KangIn sound really good! I love the group part is like responding to KangIn's part..DongHae ends it with "Kidarikae" which means "will wait".
Oh KangIn, I really hope this will be A Short Journey.
This is their picture when they are known as Bless. It's really hard to find good pictures because they're still new and their name is common, now I'm starting to appreciate the weird names. Code-V isn't really unique, although I like the meaning behind it.
It's no brainier that I choose to introduce Code-v first, Infinite got 7 members that look so alike I want to die. It's like memorizing ZE:A names all over again!
The first person I noticed is JaeWon..the blonde one, because he looks like someone. I think it's a member from DnT..then I took a look at DnT picture, I don't think so...
Actually all of them looked like someone..from left to right, Sol looks like Eru.. JaeWon looks like hemm still can't figure out, Naro looks like T-max MinChul, Sang Woo looks like Yoo Sae Yoon the comedian
Yup..that Yoo Sae Yoon. Finally, TaeMin looks like Jumper's Rocky!
This is easy...I memorized their names! TaeMin, Sol, SangWoo, Naro and JaeWon. Now going to search for radio video. Personally, I like searching radio videos of new artiste because that's where the talent is shown most of the time. Hopefully I can find one.
Talented 1993-er girl, IU recently sang the female version of TaeYang's I need a Girl..which is "I need a Boy" in a radio station.
It's too bad she's young that all her songs are too cutesy for my liking. I love this cover, sound so good and they should make a duet together! Hey, maybe she should replace Dara! Nope, bad..IU is still underaged.
TaeYang, you obviously already have a girl..what are you singing about then? :P
Yeah! the MV is finally released! As you know I'm a huge fan of SuJu..do expect a biased review!
Music
This kind of song is my favorite..it's like Miracle with lots of sound editing! Yeah, not a big fan of unrealistic sound but it's SuJu..anything goes. I love the cheerful tone of the song, it's good fresh feeling from all the dark concept 1st half of 2010.
Level of Likeness : 10/10
Performance
This is all I need to cheer up again. The perfect song for the summer, because we need some good vibe song and this is so cheerful! I love they are wearing casual yet still smart. The dance movement is cute and I would love to see more bromance on this performance. It's just so good to see everyone smiling!
Level of Likeness: 10/10
Video
What do I feel...I don't know, I'm just SCREAMING!! OMGOSH..this is just too cute and adorable! Smiling faces through out the video is the perfect remedy to chase away the blues. HyukJae,I mean EunHyukie looking hawt for us! He definitely wants to show off his hard work! Good Job! I can't help but thinking ShinDong's part is meant for his GF..:( Yesung is the STAR..I think he got more screen time this time! WAIT, I just realize KyuHyun and SiWon isn't in the dance shoot...WHY?
Level of Likeness: 10/10
Overall Success: A++
(grades ranging from A+ to C-)
Credits to : SM Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer
As usual, here the personal evaluation for each members!
LeeTeuk : The leader doesn't show off his abs this time and I'm glad he's back to Angelic Teukie!! It suits best with him..
HeeChul : Looking good with platinum blonde hair! HeeChul never fail to impress me with his sense of style. Staying true to himself, got to love his genuinely HeeChul smirk and expression!
YeSung : Oooh, who's getting more screen time and lines this time? YeSung definitely shines through the whole song, performance and MV. I know I can only always trust him with having good hair!
ShinDong : This guy keep on breaking my heart..I already knew he have someone in his life, so I know the song is directly toward his GF..huhu, Thank Goodness you shaved!
SungMin : Loved the hair in Bonamana but I like this one better as the previous hairstyle keep on covering his smiling eyes! He still needs to get more lines.
EunHyuk : DA BODY. DA RAPPER. DA DANCER. DA BEST. Need I say more? DAEBAK!
DongHae : Cute, part two of his rose performance. Always adorable with his perfect smile. Perfect boy as usual!
SiWon : A gentleman that always look good no matter what he do..He's really talented, I'm sure he can go far by himself so I'm really glad he sticks to SuJu!
RyeoWook : Wookie! Gosh, isn't he's getting cuter by day? He used to be one of the least favorite member of mine but he's improvement is so admirable! Note, all SuJu are my favorite.
KyuHyun : Magnae looking smooth, is this part 2 from Seoul song? :D Glad his fine..Don't get sick again!
