Sunday, 18 July 2010

Music I love.

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!!

Idol Analysis : Name

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

Friday, 16 July 2010

T-Ara big news is here

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.

Names..

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?

Thursday, 15 July 2010

MPV Review : G.na I'll back off so you can live better

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

M CountDown Special Stage

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!

p/s won't be blogging tomorrow. Super duper busy.

Narsha Bbi ri bop Ah MV

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.

MPV Review : Teen Top Clap Clap

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

Random Talk : 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.

Okay..resume blogging back to normal

MPV Review : SISTAR Push Push

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

WHY????



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? =.=

Press Conference : SungKyunKwan Scandal



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

Tuesday, 13 July 2010

Jay Park Nothing on You

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!

An idol who confessed


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.

More infos? head down to ALLKPOP

KangIn in Military



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

Sunday, 11 July 2010

Mysterious girl revealed!


Another TaeYang related post, :P

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..

Melody (Moderato) by Krystal



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!

Saturday, 10 July 2010

I need a girl dance version



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.

I need IU duet with YB next..NOW!

Best Kpop ever!

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!

~Untitled~

It's July 10 and it's HeeChul's Birthday!

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.

MPV Review : T-Max Dont be Rude

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

MPV Review : miss A Bad Girl Good Girl

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

Friday, 9 July 2010

A Short Journey

Remember this post?

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.

Thursday, 8 July 2010

Missing this



Damn DSP. I miss this group..HanByul is probably happy being in Monday Kiz, but I miss this group very much. What a waste of pure talent.

A'st1 shall always remain in my heart. JangMoon, please re-debut soon. Magnae can, so can you!

Introducing Code-V

Here it goes.


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.

Taeyang's Biggest fan is..

IU!!

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

Wednesday, 7 July 2010

MPV Review : Super Junior No Other

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!

Close call

Apparently it's just one sided proposal..Shin Dong done the parents meeting yet! PHEWW and he's not sure whether it's going to be this year or not! YES!!!

Here's a quote from Allkpop..ShinDong's Tweet

“Just returned to Korea after finishing our performance in China… I was surprised to see that it’s still on the top searched items… First off, thank you for your interest ^^ However, I think I made a mistake..

The meeting with the parents I mentioned yesterday was simply to talk about our relationship, but it seems as though many heard it to mean that we were planing on setting a date.. I’m sorry.. Also, I can assure you that we are not going to immediately get married tomorrow.. So, within this year you ask?? This also, I believe will be hard.. I just proposed one-sidedly and I’m not ready…

It seems to be more difficult that the thought of preparing for the wedding itself whew… It’s so hard even before it’s been decided; it’s going to be crazy when we actually do set a date!! Wowa!!!! Thank you to all of you who have cheered us on!!”


Pheww..it's not this year, I probably could handle the truth next year. ShinDong, baby steps baby steps please!

MPV Review : Code-V Addiction

Back in 2007, I was in form 5...obsessing with SuJu,Big Bang and DBSK. In the same year, Bless debuted. Now they're back with a cooler name and I have a feeling they are here to stay!

Music



It sound like Super Junior's Neorago in the intro..I'm not pointing fingers here..I love having sense of familiarity in new song. It's a dance number but you could still hear beautiful voices behind the heavy rhythm. This song is good, from the beginning to the end..I love the whole arrangements.

Level of Likeness: 9/10

Performance



Yeah..back to the good ole 5 member group! Everyone have a distinct facial look, this should be easy to memorize. The performance is a little bit boring for me..I find it a little messy in the choreography but there's no doubt their vocals are good. The group is a little old for the title "idol" but Leeteuk is one, it's not impossible.

Level of Likeness : 6/10

Video



LOL..I didn't realise the "Bless is back" nice touch there! The overall concept is a bit puzzle for me..I don't get the connection of the objects. I think it might be symbolic, it's more towards poison rather than sense of addiction. There's some cool special effects and I love the hue of the B&W.

Level of Likeness:8/10

Overall Success : A-

(grades ranging from A+ to C-)

Credits to : Good EMG
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

MPV Review : Infinite Come back Again

There's been a lot of debuts lately, I can't keep up! I wanted to be fair..but wth, it's my blog! I should just blog what I want. Having Epik High as their mentors, Infinite should be good.

Music



Wait..this is Epik High's protege? It's sound totally different from Epik High usual beats. It sound fresh with lots of guitar rhythm but still very Kpop with the title hook "Dasi Torawa" (Come Back again). I'm not sure if I like this but it's not bad.

Level of Likeness: 7/10

Performance



Oh gosh..I have to learn 7 new names? I can't use this video to learn their names..not with 7 members. So far, no eye candy for me yet..pretty much look average. The dance is powerful yet simple, I actually didn't expect any dance routine for this song. Then again, what is 7 member going to do on stage without a dance routine?

Level of Likeness : 7/10

Video



Hate the lighting in this video..the colors isn't working for me, it's just too dark. It's rather humorous video but I don't get it. Editing and special effects could have been better.

Level of Likeness : 4/10

Overall Success : B+

(grades ranging from A+ to C-)

Credits to : WooLim Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

Drama talk





The above picture is "Love in the Vineyard" starring Yoon Eun Hye and Oh Man Seok while the below picture is "Happiness in the Wind" starring Kim So Eun.

I think Love in the Vineyard is the only Yoon Eun Hye drama I haven't watched and I heard great reviews regarding Oh Man Seok..I want to know what's the big fuss about this guy since I watched him in Jolly Widows but I wasn't really impress.

I've been watching daily short drama since You're my destiny which means I've watched 4! The Road Home is my current favorite but Happiness in the wind isn't bad at all! Daily drama is really long drama, up to 100 episode.

I love Happiness in the Wind but daily drama is getting me bored at times...I think the twist and turns are rather ridiculous at times. One thing for sure, you know who is ending up with who at the end. The common theme would be rich falling love with poor or vice versa..The main character is always poor and the partner will be the son/daughter of a rich person.

For this drama, I hate it's about age difference. 1st couple is a guy who's in his 30's with a out of wedlock child falling in love with a 20 year old. 2nd couple is a 20's guy falling in love with a widow woman in her 40's. 3rd one, is of course..a poor girl who fell in love with a son of a business woman.

Bring on a new theme! Why there must be a rich/poor relationship in every drama?

OMONA SHINDONGIE!!!!


This post is meant to be annoying, I can't believe ShinDong of Super Junior announced his wedding plans so soon. I understand that he did give some hint at his "Thanks to" section on the 4th album but this is too much!

I hate that everyone seem to congratulation him. It's even worse that one mention "Thanks Goodness it's ShinDong, if it's the other SuJu member I would faint" or something like that...I don't get it. As a SuJu fan, any member who announce to be married is just sad news.

ShinDong, you are famous..Just because you're chubby it doesn't make you any less likeable. I'm such in a bad mood.

Tuesday, 6 July 2010

Decision to make

Not making this blogging experience a dreadful one..I want a little break in between so I won't feel like I'm doing my assignment at the last minute.

I already send e-mail to K-popped!!!

All I need to do is wait for their response. I didn't really do properly but I hope it's good.

I'm feeling lazy today so only 3 post today. 100 is a big number..I done it before, I can do it again!

Raising the age limit



Music Bank, Music Core and SBS Inkigayo are no longer viewable to 14 years and below.

Honestly, is there any parents followed that rules? I remembered me and my brother were the only ones who watched less movies because we aren't 18 yet and my parents enforce the rules strictly. My peers told me they watched some movie and I gasps because I knew the movie was 18 years and above.

As the saying goes, "children says the darnest things"..nothing shock me more than Korean children. I love watching Star Golden Bell and often, for entertainment..the children will imitate a dance routine. I'm fine with Gee dance routine but seeing them moving to Abracadabra? That's just wrong.



SuJeong of the Star Golden Bell child, she is way matured for her age..I shook my head whenever she tells why she like certain idol..namely because of the idol good body..O_o! It maybe script, but it's still disturbing.

Is 15 the perfect age? I don't know..I guess, 18 would be better but there are idols younger than 18.

HyunA (pictured above) has retortly reponse at the media regarding her outfit and I have to agree with the media although I love her. She wears too little cloth, and she's young. I didn't know showing your undercloths are fashionable..it's just tacky.

MPV Review : TaeYang I need a girl

Taeyang is back with I need a girl...Got to love that title, because you know it's going to be a HOT song! I'm expecting a Usher vibe, you know the "I need a girl, to ride ride.." LOL I love that song!

Music



Shy TaeYang sounds really HAWT! Almost whispery tone, he sounds really sexy and seductive. G-dragon help to balance it by rapping so smoothly. I love this song.

Level of Likeness :9/10

Performance



I don't know but I didn't really like this performance..it's like he sang half-heartedly. I'm so happy to see the girl paired with TaeYang! She's so pretty, I like her since she danced with him in "Only Look at me". The sets are nice but could have been better. Love the short appearance by GD, he looking hawt as usual..miss the blonde hair though!

Level of Likeness: 7/10

Video



Shy? Innocent? Blaaah! This video proofs otherwise! He looks like a seasonal playa! His smile is too sexy to handle..makes you want to shout "I'll be your girl, honey" LOL I just don't get the girls surronds TaeYang and GD..reminds me of Gorilla JYP. My favorite part is obviously Dara wearing simple white top with topless TaeYang..:P *winks

Level of Likeness : 9/10

Overall Success : A

(grades ranging from A+ to C-)

Credits to : YG Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

Monday, 5 July 2010

MPV Review : 8eight The end is coming

A lot of musician often tells how mysteriously the title fits their personal life and interested with the title, I decided to hear their single. I watched a couple of their videos before and I like it. This should be okay.

Music



Not following their namesake, this group is a trio. 8eight consist of one powerful male vocal (whom I love featured with Untouchable!), gorgeous female vocalist and a rapper.I like the overall feel of the song but my qualm would be the song is similar to their previous song..I can't really tell them apart.

Level of Likeness : 8/10

Performance



A bad habit of mine is to fastrforward to my favorite artiste only and this doesn't give a chance to other great musician like 8eight. I'm glad I played this one. This performance brought my attention because I love the emotion potrayed in this performance. This is my style of rap mixing with good vocals..I'm liking the song more because of this performance!

Level of Likeness :8/10

Video



For the beauty of the video...I wished 8eight was in a different set instead of using the same one..because it's like they supposed to be in the storyline but they're doing nothing but singing. Nichkhun looks fine...seriously wings? I guess they're playing with his nickname.."Angelic Nichkhun"!

Level of Likeness : 8/10

Overall Success : A

(grades ranging from A+ to C-)

Credits to : Big Hit Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

MPV Review : Dae Guk Nam Ah Stumble Stumble

Here we go again, Dae Guk Nam Ah aka D-na took a 180 degree transformation and I'm not liking it. I understand it's a part of the whole idol process but I don't like changes when I already like the way it was.

Music



Except the "stumble stumble" part which I think is so similar to U-Kisses' Bingeul Bingeul I actually finding myself enjoying the song. Maybe it's the piano intro draws me in. I said it many times before, and I have to say it again..I HATE AUTO TUNE! D-na have amazing voices that doesn't need to be altered! Don't mess with their voices!! Why do technology have to destroy their good voices?

Level of Likeness : 8/10

Performance



Husky..I mean HyunMin. I really have to start memorizing the Korean name not the old English name!! Anyway, he doesn't have to wear that football gear does he? I think sports equipment should remain on the field and not to bring to the stage. InJoon look less like YooChun, huhuhu..I guess, I still have JunYoung for that. I'm surprised to see Garam in black hair..he look masculine instead of feminine! A very good move indeed. Jay still with bright color hair..Mika look is boring.

Level of Likeness : 6/10

Video



Of all sports, why American Football? This is like Hug MV and Oh MV featuring the sports on MV..Why? I'm not saying this because I hate the game..ehem, Eyeshield 21 is one of my all time favorite manga! Rapper is not equal to weird choice of sunglasses okay Jay? I hate this MV destroy their previous image..I want the previous image back!

Level of Likeness : 5/10

Overall Success : B

(grades ranging from A+ to C-)

Credits to : Xing Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

MPV Review : Orange Caramel

Orange Caramel is a sub-unit of After School but it got me puzzle why the name Orange Caramel..I think Kanye West inspired name (college dropout, graduation etc) are better than a food name. I was shocked to see their outfits..and I didn't think I want to do a review but there's a lot support behind them! It must be good like Bo Beep Bo Beep of T-ara!

Music



This is um trot? I actually can't stand trot..I hate over the top voice and that's trot. The rhythm fits right for a Japanese animation but I can't listen to this for the second time.

Level of Likeness :4/10

Performance



I watched it without the audio of course. The dance movement sort of reminds me of trot..the only thing I liked. The stage outfits are downright outrageous but still very fun. Hate the colors..Netherlands, opps..World cup blues..

Level of Likeness: 5/10

Video



AHHHHH isn't that MinHyuk of CN Blue? He's adorable!! Isn't he's like younger than them? Love the set, it's so cute and pretty! Got to love the lightings as well because it made the girl look radiantly beautiful.

Level of Likeness :8/10

Overall Success: B

(grades ranging from A+ to C-)

Credits to : Pledis Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

Support Jay!

Remember this?



Jay Park of AOM posted this as his first video and it's a song by B.O.B. featuring Bruno Mars and here is the preview featuring Jay Park!



I thought it's pretty cool that he sings it with B.O.B. himself. Bruno Mars was good, Jay Park just made it more famous with the Kpop fans. Jay is in Korea right now probably filming for the upcoming movie "Hype Nation"

I'm not a fan of movies but I guess I'll be watching this! :D

MPV Review : 4Minute I My Me Mine

It's only few days ago I blog about their Huh single and now they're back with another single. 4Minute is sure creative with their titles? I don't know..I just don't fancy this kind of title.

Music



Oh my gosh..the heavy bass and the auto-tune suddenly makes a comeback. The song is kind of addicting despite the annoying tune. Probably like Muzik I might grow liking the song.

Level Of Likeness: 5/10

Performance



Woah.. they started really strong! I like the intro. Sohyun and Gayoon hair needs to be better..HyunA kills it with the blonde do! She can practically rock any color! Their outfits are a little boring, it felt like normal cloths not stage outfits. As usual choreography are great!

Level of Likeness:8/10

Video



Heavy graphics..is something I dread add with annoying lightings, this MV isn't something I want to watch again! The girls looked dangerously sexy..weird eye make-up but still decent. Cool blackberry though..

Level Of Likeness: 6/10

Overall Success: B+

(grades ranging from A+ to C-)

Credits to : Cube Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

Watch KBS World on Internet!

I like watching TV alone so I always record my favorite shows and watch it at my own time. It comes in handy whenever I had to go Miri or other trips. However my place is always struck by lightnings and often my recording will be gone and I have to skip that show.

As you know, Youtube isn't like before where the Korean shows (with subtitles) are a lot and easy to search. Now it's getting harder and you have to be fast before the video gets deleted.

Now that problem is solved with KBS World on Internet!! Well, it's only KBS at the moment I hope other TV station follow because I really want to watch Strong Heart and We Got Married!

Head down to KBS World now! All you need is to sign up and sign in. :D

A SuJu Update.

I'm being such a bad fan.. I didn't know they haven't released No Other MV yet..I almost wrote an MPV Review! I just pressume that the MV is already released because they're currently promoting it. The latest news is that it's already complete..so I'll be waiting for the MV to write my MPV Review.



In another news, Kangin was enlisted to military service TODAY. I was really happy for him but I couldn't help but to tear up when I saw the pictures. It's so good to see SuJu members supporting KangIn..Dang, where's KiBum?! I'm not surprise the absent of HanGeng, KiBum must be "busy" acting again for don't know what project... >_<




Oh gosh..11, that's an improvement!

Update!

She said she's going to blog 100 for this month...where is she then?

Oooohh My apologies! I went to Miri on Friday and just arrive yesterday. I didn't bring my laptop with me because it's pointless when I don't have any internet connection!

I guess I'll have to work harder today..=.=

Today I'll be posting MPV Reviews, I haven't work on the Idol Analysis and Random Talk yet..I'm so lazy when it comes to picture editing but no worries it will be done.

I almost forgot about K-popped thingie! It's still on but I haven't send an e-mail to them yet. I have to find the perfect article to write to them. July 10 is the deadline..I only have 5 more days!

The next post will be around in the evenings..I have class!

Thursday, 1 July 2010

MPV Review : CN Blue Love

After the success of I'm a loner, the news of CN Blue comebacks is getting me excited on Kpop again! They're back with Love. Btw, I notice a lot of LOVE in titles like Rain's Love song...Seo in Kook with Love U. Love is all year round :P

Music


Compare to their previous single, this song is light hearted but still very CN Blue. They're good with language and the English part do work. JongHyun is awesome..I love his voice more in this song! The slight rockish part wasn't necessary but I guess they want the fans to remember what their talents are.

Level of Likeness:7/10

Performance



With "Blue" in their name, I was expecting them to wear Blue only..:P I don't like green you see, haha. The stage is a little too bright for my liking. I love bassist and JeongShin looks F.I.N.E.! Except his hair looks slightly gayish..ahaha I mean he would look better than me if he's a girl!

Level of Likeness: 7/10

Video



I love their new hairstyle! Chic and clean, nice look for a band! I love the set of the video..it has nice color. It's pretty bizzare to see magnae in a bar but this is for show...have to forget about him being underaged. I have to say though, I don't like watching band's video. I always end up mad because I can't see everyone in the same amount of time. It's the norm for the camera to be on the lead vocalist all the time but the other boys are good looking! It's a waste not to see their faces.

Level of Likeness:7/10

Overall Success : B+

(grades ranging from A+ to C-)

Credits to : FnC Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

MPV Review :4Minute HUH

HUH is the acronym for Hit yoUr Heart. I'm not a big fan of 4Minute but they're good friends with Beast. HyunAh is definitely my main reason to watch this.

Music



I wasn't expecting to like this song because most of their songs before is something I only like after few listen however this song is good! I like it from the first listen. It felt like the song is properly distributed among the members and this is good.

Level of Likeness :8/10

Performance



I love the stage! It suits the feel of the song and while I usually hate uniform stage outfit, I think this look works. I have no idea what to say to JiHyun..she's really pretty but she got too little screen time that I barely notice her. Magnae switching place with Jiyoon, as the rapper? Hope that works for her then.

Level of Likeness : 7/10

Video



Biased review...You know I love same company collaboration! Though my boys get less screen time, I'm just so happy to see a collaboration..Don't want to say more..I'm giving this 10/10 because of the boys appearance!

Level of Likeness :10/10 (told ya!)

Overall Success : A

(grades ranging from A+ to C-)

Credits to : Cube Entertainment
Reviewed by : HallyuSurfer

Idol Analysis : CDs

The trend of CDs now is releasing Mini-album as you know the sales of CD isn't encouraging and the cost of production doesn't come cheap.

I never like the concept so I won't be buying mini album and just wait for the full length album because as I notice, all the songs from the mini album also appear on the full length album.

Die hard fans might purchase everything but I can't do that..I'm not that crazy yet and I don't see I'm going to be like that!

It started with DBSK, I remembered Mirotic had several version and then repackage version. I only bought the repackage version because I didn't like the pictures of the other version plus it has more songs. As for SuJu's Sorry Sorry album, I bought version A and repackage because I love both pictures..yes, the main reason of me buying the album is the pictures.. I saw the Oh album by SNSD but as I hate the song..I didn't buy it and waited for the repackaged Run Devil Run.

Today, wanting to waste time at Speedy..the worker show me SuJu 4th Album in both version! She save it for me of course..I was initially shock by two version until I remember it's SuJu...The fans were given about a week difference on the release date but I was given both at the same time...how am I to save? While I do have the money for both (cost about RM50 each) but I just spend on Beast album. I wished I didn't enter the shop today, because I had to buy right away...She told me that the both version were the only copies send to their shop. It's bad enough for me to ask them to book it for me (it's a business thing) so I took the version A.

I sort of tell them I'll buy the other version later...I hope she sells it anyways..I don't think I'll be buying that because I'm waiting for the repackage one which is going to be released any time soon in Korea.

Sneaky SM sure knows how to get fans buying albums. I open the CD and pop! there's a little card with Leeteuk's signature...does that mean there are 9 other ones? Oh goodness..I can't spend to buy another 9 to get the other members!!!DIE LA

Okay this analysis is barely informative but this is a blog remember?

UPDATE : OMG!! It's Teukie Bday today! WOW Daebak! I actually buy SuJu Album on his birthday..so freaky that it's the same with SS501 5 year anniversary when I bought SS501 DVD.

July and 100

What's the connection with July and 100?

HallyuSurfer will be having 100 post this month! I thought about it last month and today is July...I just think it's the right time to do this challenge!

Probably this blog is going to be filled with more MPV Reviews, probably doing the older songs.

My Random Talk and Idol Analysis will be returning. I'm trying my best to edit pictures that's why I didn't write much. I want to give my readers a break by including more pictures which I know I'm lacking. LOL, this post doesn't have any image too!

31 days...100 post. This is going to be hard.

Koreamie~!

Hello! It's end of May and this my first post of the year. *nervous laugh It's okay..because nobody read this blog right? haha. ...