My Top Kpop for First Half of 2016

Finally I came around writing this post. I don't think I listen to Kpop as much in the first half because I really paid a lot more attention to Kdrama. So this list is perhaps missing out a lot on other great song released! If you have any recommendation, please drop a comment.

1. Don't Forget - Crush feat Taeyeon

When I made this list, this song is clear winner without any doubt. I hope that Crush
can continue to produce this kind of music. I'm a bit disappointed in his Interlude mini album.
I was going to review it but none stick to my head.

2. Tell Me (What is Love) - Yoo Young Jin

Yoo Young Jin should sing more often, I think he is one of the best vocalist in SM.
His voice against D.O. was everything I hoped to be and I'm glad for SM Station for
making music more interesting.

3. The truth is - Jay Park

The lyrics is perhaps the most brutal lyrics I have ever heard..wait scratch that
Blacknut is even crazier but as a woman, I think Jay Park is damn savage. Jay Park is such
cheeky guy, how does he sing so sweetly but the lyrics are so urm, dirty? That being said, I
love you Jay Park, can I be your Tinashe? hahahahahhaha

4. Toy - Block B

With the new mini album, Block B is back with a more mature serious side to them. I pick
Toy as my favorite because I think this song still retain the playful image of Block B.
I appreciate the English used in the song, It had impact and it wasn't awkward at all.

5. Save ME - BTS

Looks like BTS is venturing into EDM as well and lately I'm starting to warming up to EDM
genre. This song is my favorite among the new release on their repackage album. BTS is
really good at knowing what is trendy.

6. Press Your Number - Taemin

Knowing that Bruno Mars composed this, I maybe a little bias. I have said it before but I am
super proud of Taemin. He barely had lines during debut years and now look at him! Singing all
by himself. I proud of this hardworking kid.


7. I Miss You - Mamamoo

Anyone can sing this song..but no one can sing as good as Mamamoo. Mamamoo has a lot of "heung" but it's lovely to hear them sing to their talent. If they sing this song in acappella, I would
be so happy to listen to it.

8. D (Half Moon) - Dean feat. Gaeko

The perfect lullaby for those lonely nights when you can't sleep. I don't think Gaeko's part is
a necessary but I understand the input. Listen to the band version of this song and you will agree
with me.

9. Monster - EXO

This song is such a jam. By the first listen I was already hooked and the song just stayed in
my head for hours. I have affection for this song because my dad calls me monster. lol because
I break a lot of things.

10. Better Man - Bumkey feat Tablo

I feel like this song is written towards his wife. If you didn't know, not long after he got
married, he was arrested on suspicious on drug related cases. He is declared innocent and I'm
so glad for that. I really hope that Bumkey will continue be a better man because his talent
would have gone to waste.

11. You, Too - Loco feat ChaCha Malone

I didn't know the song was out unitl I saw the fancam performance of this song. I was so
surprised to hear that the audience could sing a long to the song and it was only released 1
week prior. I love ChaCha's part the most, perhaps because it was in English and I understood?

12. Why - Taeyeon

I don't get this song receieve bad reviews. EDM is not the worst genre. Sure those unnnecessary
sound effect can sound annoying, overall it is an updated/modernize version of a pop song. I
like seeing happy Taeyeon and this song totally suited her free spirited image. Would have put
starlight but I prefer this song.

13. Shut up and Groove - Heize feat Dean

Is this the same Heize in Chen's song? I think she is a better vocalist because of her unique tone.
I think her vibe matches well with Dean. This song is underrated for sure. Perfect for the club just
to groove around. I'm happy that they're back together in July as well!

14. Like You - Hoody

I'm currently using the song as my ringtone. Hoody the only girl in AOMG is living my dream life. Shoutout to Gray for this lovely song.

15. Heartbreak Hotel - Tiffany feat Simon D

Where is that Gray whisper though??? Maybe they don't want to make it obvious since they were
rumored to be in a relationship before. I love Simon D these days. I hope he continue to be on the records!

16. You are me and I am you - Zico

What a mouthful of a title. I like songs that are chill. This is easy to listen and the lyrics are nice. Love the video as well.

First Half 2016 Korean Drama review

2016 dramas I've watch

1. MBC One More Happy Ending
2. tvN Cheese In the Trap
3. KBS Descendant of the Sun
5. SBS Come Back, Mister
6. tvN Memory
7. tvN Signal
8. KBS Neighbourhood Lawyer, Mr. Jo
9. KBS Page Turner
10. KBS Baek Hee has returned
11. tvN Another Miss Oh
12. Jtbc Ms. Temper and Nam Jung Ki

My Top 5
1. Another Miss Oh
2. Signal
3. Memory
4. One More Happy Ending
5. Page Turner

The ranking is based on how I personally felt. Cheese in the Trap deserved a mention here, it did made me crazy, but how it turn out at the later series frustrated me a lot. 

Ongoing/Not completed

1. MBC Lucky Romance
2. tvN Dear My Friends
3. SBS Beautiful GongShim
4. MBC Marriage Contract (not complete)

I thought I would have dropped Dear My Friends because it was so real and mellow but I appreciate it so much now. Lucky Romance, I'm quite behind but I will catch up by this week. I think Beautiful Gongshim has become draggy, should have been a 16 episode instead of 20. I want the romance to progress faster! As for Marriage Contract.. only ep2.

Dropped

1. SBS Entertainer

Past Drama watched

1. tvN Twenty Again
2. tvN Let's Eat 2
3. tvN Misaeng
4. MBC Splash Splash Love
4. SBS It's Okay That's Love (not complete)
5. tvN Bubblegum (not complete)

I have wrote my reviews, to summarise... I enjoyed catching up on past dramas. I may catch up to other popular ones but for now that is on hold.

Dramas that I will be watching

1. OCN Squad 38
2. SBS Wanted
3. KBS Uncontrollably Fond
4. SBS Doctors (watching)
5. KBS Beautiful Mind (watching)

As you can read from the list, I really have a lot in my plate. So I won't be watching Let's fight Ghost and Good Wife.

I'm okay with the current trend of big age gap among leads as long they are both adults. Kim So Hyun, Kim Yoo Jung and Kim Sae Ron are all minors paired up with adults is just no-no. Even I have trouble with the teacher-student love relationship on Doctors and both actors in real life are adults. It's just not sweet.

Sageuk? no thanks. haha

Another Miss Oh review

I wish the drama would go on forever, like let me date you until I get bored of you.
Let me break with you, don't dump me drama.

Heh. Did you catch what I was trying to do?

The drama has a lot of legendary lines and funny scenes. My favorite line is probably
Park Do Kyung's words to Our Hae Young at the hospital (might contain inaccuracy)

"Nice to see you, I'm so glad that both of us are hurting. It won't be
fair for me to be in pain alone. I got hurt because I couldn't hug you"

When he decided to open up and go against his reserved self was the most special
moment of the drama. We see the growth of Do Kyung's character. He was hurt from the lack
of love but with the power of Our Hae Young's love, he gains courage. While he may have
accepted his impending fate, he lives his life without any regrets.

As for my favorite scene. There are 2! One is when Soo Kyung and Jin Sang bet with Our Hae Young
whether she could hug someone like Anna did with Park Hoon. I thought the scene was lovely at first
on the end of the episode but the next episode when they open with the scene.. I don't think I ever
laugh more than that in these recent years! Gawd Seo Hyun Jin skin must be so thick by now! i applaud the writer for adding the bra insert flying off scene. LOL

The second one is Jin Sang revealed that he is fluent in French and knew everything about Soo Kyung's love life. I knew they would end up together. haha. I think they both equally crazy so I thought they matched well. Ye Ji Won is really good at picking characters in drama, she is quite the scene stealer in dramas. I knew if she is in the drama that her character would be somewhat quirky. I was surprised with Kim Ji Suk playing the character, not really off, since he is a lawyer in the drama.. but a womanizer? interesting. I thought he usually choose to play goody two shoes characters. I'm glad despite his dirty self in the bedroom that he still have good values.

What made the drama high quality is that the side characters story is as solid. Our Hae Young parents hands down win best Kdrama parents ever. Never mind the mom is pretty crazy, she is the coolest mom and meek dad is adorable! Park Do Kyung job is actually one of my dream job, I love working with audio. I thought it was pretty interesting. I would love to have my own studio at home someday.

The fantasy element to this show does nothing for me, it is interesting but I think it will still be fun without.

I wished that Han Tae Jin and the other Hae Young had a bit of closure to their story. Han Tae Jin is a hottie, I couldn't hate him.. of course, since he is also a victim in the story.

Drama, I love you not 89% but 100%.