Album Review : Mamamoo Hello

1. Hello

In just 43 seconds, 7 lines, this intro is good enough to capture attention of it's listeners. I particularly don't enjoy the rhythm but it's good introduction to the group styles. 

2. Mr. 애매모호 (Mr. Ambiguos)

Their title track, retro seems to be their concept but I don't get Wonder Girls vibe whom are synonymous to retro concept. I start to see the color of Mamamoo voice, it has a lot of characters in it and I thought it reminded me of musical without the over the top flare. The rap part was good but I can't help to laugh because it feels like it was so random. Mamamoo does a lot of harmonization, I think it would be interesting to hear them doing acapella.

3. 히히하해호 with Geeks ( Hihihahaeho)

The intro was so catchy. I know this will be another favorite. Like the playfulness of the title, it makes me feel happy. Geeks part is long.. I guess that's why it's title as "with" not "featuring". My favorite part is the whisper part. I don't understand much of the lyrics but I never really bothered about lyrics.. I mean, I listen to Korean pop without being fluent you think lyrics are a big deal for me? Anyway, I hope it has a clever meaning, though if it's all fluff, it's fine.

4. Baton Touch 

Maybe it's in the title but this song felt like a cheerleading song. The rhythm is fast and cheerful and it does make people move along to beat. Mamamoo lyricist seems to like to add their name in songs. I'll forgive because this is their first mini album as I think the intention is to get people to remember the group name. When the song slowed down, I wasn't liking the song anymore.. I think it's best to keep the upbeat because it made song seem lazy, it's like make one paragraph and then the rest is just filler for ending. The aong is under 3minute but it felt longer.

5. 내맘이야 [HwaSa solo] (my heart)

I have yet to familiarize with the members voices so I do enjoy solo singles to give attention to members. The song has a different vibe than the other songs in the song. It's a hiphop track through and through.  It does feel like this song is odd to be in the album but I think we can expect something diverse from them in the future.

6. 행복하지마 with Bumkey (Don't be Happy)

This is my favorite song of the album, and the reason is pretty obvious. I am in love with Bumkey's voice. The video only contain a snippet of this song so this full version is very welcoming to me. Bumkey started of well but I thought the transtition to Mamamoo's part seems odd. It made sense in the video but in the song it just end and started like two songs. I feel that there should be two version. 

God Gift 14 days

I think my brother enjoyed this drama more than I did.

First 7 episode was okay. It had all the suspense, I literally had a pillow over my face because it was intense. I thought after that it was just dragging.

I love all the main characters except Saetbyul. Gosh, I don't blame Lee Bo Young wanting to punish the child for running away. That girl is a nightmare.

Ki Dong Chan stole my heart. He is all scruffy and rugged but I could see how beautiful heart he had. Daesang winner, Lee Boyoung was exceptional again in this drama. Another Daesang worthy performance indeed.

I don't mind the lack of romance, The duo had great chemistry anyway. I wish we had a better ending.

Birth Secret

Between being sick and busy.. I really wanted to write more but physically I'm in bad shape. I'm feeling better..and while I am better I'm going to write a lot!

So this is a drama I have finish long time ago. I wasn't expecting much from this drama and probably that help me enjoy the drama better.

I decided to watch it because I am interested with genius photographic memory characters. I thought Gal So Won is such a sweetheart to I continued watching.

Of course, all drama has their loopholes. I don't enjoy the fact the scriptwriter made chaebols as lunatic. It has a good message but I thought that they push it too much.

For a drama with a title "Birth Secret'' I was expecting more realistic twist. I have to put my logic aside and accept the scriptwriter logic.

Yoon Jun Sang had a loveable character but the chemistry with Sung Yuri was not working for me. Spoiler Alert : what are the odds of two suicidal people meet each other before dead?

Depression does mess with your head but it's just feel weird. Kdrama should banned amnesia or any mental disability ... it feels like they don't represent the actual thing.

I enjoy watching the drama but I won't watch it again.

Champagne & Candle What's My Name

As usual Brand New Music is KILLIN IT! 

Debuting a brand new duo, Champagne & Candle (CnC) are not just visually great but comes with talent too! Their introduction track has that wow factor and yes, it is so apt as an intro because people are wondering why such names. Damn, they look similar and has baby face. Good.. Cannot choose bias. Haha

I first saw their news on blogs...but since the names were weird, i thought oh boy, why the name? I didn't bother to look into the news because well.. I really don't have enough time to know every single debut you know...but then I got to know today that they are from Brand New Music! OMG. I stan BNM so of course I had to check them out. They look like idols but they sound like top quality underground hip hop duo. 

Their raps are smooth and I love their voices. I love the fact they produce their own song. I don't mind singers who don't produce their own song, but for rappers, I like it better when they produce their own song because rappers tend to rap better when it's their own song and rap is all about their expression.

The beat is awesome. It's cool trendy kind of beat but easy on the ears. Along with their voice, insfant gratification. It sounds too good to be true that a rookie is producing this kind of beat. I am looking forward to their debut and can't wait to watch their live performance.

This is Brand New fan, right here! Yo! 

LOL. 

I'm hating Wheesung Night & Day

There are few highly regard vocalist in Korea that I don't share the same opinion on. I'm just not a big fan of Korean deep voice. Yes, specifically Korean because it seem they share the same technique singing.

That singing method is so prominent in this song, I was annoyed through out the song. I sort of get why he sings it like that but just not my taste. For me, singing should sound comfortable and that kind of singing feels painful to hear.

I expected more from Wheesung as he is a good singer and I did enjoy some of his previous work. This time, maybe it's just not for me.

I'm loving Jay Park Metronome feat. Simon D & Gray

Typically, I like song done simple so initially I wasn't feeling the song as it was filled with a lot of sound effects and heavy bass. I did love the chorus so I had to listen more of it and I grew to love this song!

I love the construction of the song, maybe if I could change it... Simon D rap part was a little too long for me. His rap part is totally necessary though. It adds that extra special meaning to the song.

Jay Park vocal is great as usual bit what surprise me more was Gray. I don't know if he naturally sound like that or it was helped by computer but it was my favourite part of the song. Another favorite part was Jay Park ad-lib towards the end of the song. Those high notes? I can hear it all day, it was that good.

I hope they could maybe released or at least performed a more strip down version of the song. I think it does sound perfect already but it would be interesting to hear it.

Kris leaving EXO?!

First of all, if you have been following this blog and wondering where the heck I was, I decided to take hiatus since K Entertainment was in hiatus and I got no mood to write either.

Anyway back to the topic. I was shocked to read about this incident. I didn't see it coming as I'm just a normal fan of EXO. I thought no way he's doing this while in promotion but everywhere is reporting so this is it.

I don't know if it's because of this incident, I actually thought of it yesterday, EXO aren't really close with each other. I have watched several group videos and I am obsess with it because I love my bromance. EXO does nothing for me. I wanted to watch EXO showtime but one clip and I was bored. I thought, maybe EXO is not made for variety..well except EXO M.. But I guess I'm wrong again.

I somehow enjoyed EXO M more on variety than EXO or EXO K. Maybe I didn't get the right video or didn't search enough. Whatever it was, that was my impression of EXO. 

Every article mention about how Kris is the second HanGeng and I was like putting the puzzle together. Kris is the leader of EXO M and third oldest. HanGeng is the leader of SuJu M and third oldest! OMG! 

I don't know which side to take but I think Kris choose a bad time to terminate contract. Maybe it could mean he is THAT desperate to get out.  The group is in the middle of promotion and the 1st concert is coming, I just think WHY?! If you decided to be in this industry, don't you ever wish to have a concert? I mean, isn't that every singers dream? A CONCERT?! 

Another thing, he maybe called the Second Hangeng, but I am placing my bet that he won't be as successful. I totally cannot see him doing solo. 

Swings featuring Jay Park Fallin

I always thought that rap has to be fast paced. Swings rap sounds slower than usual but the impact feels intense that has that scary intimidating vibe. I feel the tempo was intentional, I've check the translation and the meaning was deep. Sometimes when raps goes too fast, it's hard to catch the words. Swing was like threatening you to listen every word properly.

The intro completely grab my attention. The sound of electric guitar isn't common in Kpop so I was pleasantly surprise. Jay's part was my pick for the highlight. I've been a fan of Jay's RnB vocals and it couldn't be more perfect than this. Every single line was perfect. If I had to tweak anything, perhaps the secondary part had better enunciation. I wanted to know what is he singing. It does sound like "Nobody,nobody"

Swing is not my favorite BNM artiste however, this does make me more interested in learning more on his music.

I'm Loving Baechigi 뜨래요

When female idols do retro, the public can't help but to compare with Wonder Girls. After all, Wonder Girls did make it big with retro concepts.

Thanks to my parents, I am very familiar with retro genre. I'm not a big fan but what's not to love good ole retro?

BaeChigi's Ddeuraeyo is a fun retro concept. I think the featured singer, Angli of 3B is amazing. He made the song fun and his voice is addicting to listen. This song needs him, I can't imagine another vocalist to do this song.

I love the music, it has all the essence of retro. If this song was released back in the disco em, it won't feel out of place. The only modern element of the song is the rap parts.

Hip hop is a great genre, it mash well with so many other genre.

I'm Loving Lee Michelle Without You

Although Kpop is known for having western influence, I don't feel Kpop is similar to western at all. I believe that Kpop is a genre that can stand alone.

As I listen to Lee Michelle's Without You, I guess you can't deny this song has that strong RnB influence. The song has a familiar feel that is easy on the ears.

I'm glad kpop has the chance to have Lee Michelle, she's an amazing vocalist that deserve attention despite color.

She may have similar background with Insooni & Yoon Mirae. I hope Lee Michelle can stand proud without their shadows.

I hope to hear more from Lee Michele.

One warm word

I want to say I hated it but in some ways I don't exactly hate it. 

I had no expectation towards the drama because it wasn't recap by dramabeans. It's kinda weird but I tend to watch dramas that dramabeans don't recap and skipped the ones they did. That's sort of good since I can watch more..usually after reading recaps, I don't watch it much unless it's good like You Who Came from the stars. 

The trailer got me intrigued because Ji Jin Hee is part of the cast, and I was assuming that it might be about rekindle love or something really sweet. Well spoiler alert, you got them at the last episode. I probably stayed for JJH, but I grew to love Han Hye Jin and Lee Sang woo interactions.

Their daughter is so adorable, though some parts are too hurtful to be real. The girl needs some counselling because there are things that kids should never hear. 

The drama made me hate  Ji Jin Hee... which is bad. It's an iffy character. He seems like wholesome person but he doesn't have any sense of remorse. The dongsaeng couple are cute but we already know what's coming, so it was a bit regretful.

The drama taught me one thing, don't watch another drama that have affairs.

Album Review: SoReal Story

As I listen to this mini album,I got confuse as what SoReal suppose to be. The album felt experimental because it doesn't feel like an album for a ballad group. Then again, I don't usually listen to albums that much.

l. Missing You feat. Choi Hyun Jun.
Gaps! A full English song and it's acapella?! Okay it is under a minute but I love acapella! The English usage seems easy so none of those Konglish. (Not that it matters.) I wonder why they had to include Choi Hyun Joon, but it does sound good.

2. 심장이 말했다 (Shimjangi malhaettda)

The main title song. Refer previous post

3. 뻔히보여 (bbeonhiboyeo)
This song sound like a typical idol song that probably suits the clubs with it's heavy beats and electronic sound. I really like Jang Moon voice against the electronic sound. While I like him singing ballad, he does sound great in Pop genre. It's weird that the other members sound like generic ballad along with the rhythm.

4.남자답게 (namja dabke)

My favorite track of the album, I'd say they should have gone with this song as their main title. This genre is on trend and it sounds great. It even has a great hook on the chorus. I think this song shows more strength on each members better. I guess it's on the upbeat tempo that requires dance routine.

5.  한마디 (han madi) One Word

This would be another good main title song. This is the textbook definition of Kpop ballad song. The thing about ballads, it's a 50-50 chance. It's either a memorable track or not. Ballad tend to sound similar so unless it has an element that makes it memorable, it's boring. I assume they didn't choose this track as the main because it's forgetable and suits autumn best. It's not a bad song just boring

6. My heart says (inst)

It's worst without the vocal. doesn't make me want to sing along.

Soreal

Star Empire song choices has always felt lackluster. Despite knowing that, I can't deny I'm less than happy with the song choosen for SoReal.

My Heart Says is a bright ballad song that sounds like a Christmas carol. The song starts with Jang moon and my heart squeals in happiness. I will try to memorize the other members name. I think the group voices matches each other well. Honestly this song bores me to sleep. For a debut song, if it wasn't for my love for Jang Moon, I probably ignore it. It would have been better if they debut during autumn, the season of sappy ballads. Now it's like the worst time to debut for ballad type group.

In the seas of idols, I hope that this group will become popular because we need singers that focuses more on vocals.

Troy

As more I learn about Troy, I find everything surprising. I know bits of Troy through Bumkey and Kanto since these two are more involve in music where as JaeWoong and ChanWoo are mostly cameo.

I didn't really have any expectation but I trust BNM to bring in good music. I knew Kanto and Chanwoo are rappers but I didn't know JaeWoong is one too. So that's 3 rappers 1 vocalist? The opposite of idols...lol.

As I look on their profiles, I find out that Bumkey is the second youngest! I know Bumkey was the leader so I thought he was the oldest considering he is 84 line born and since Kanto is 94 line.. I kinda assume Chanwoo and Jaewoong is similar to Kanto's age. Now we know BNM doesn't age discriminate.

I'm enjoying Green Light more than I normally would, as the genre is not my favorite. I love the dynamic of the song and the synergy between member seem smooth. The voice and style of each rappers are actually different which is easy to differentiate. Kanto's style is aggressive, Chan woo's more laidback and Jaewoong's sneaky? LOL that's what I get from this song.

Good to know that Bumkey is involved in producing the song. As usual, I love his voice. As much I love his solo works, I do look forward for more new songs by Troy.

Long awaited debuts!!!

I am just really excited that two of my long awaited groups have finally debut! Brand New Music's Troy and Star Empire's SoReal.

I have been waiting for SoReal debut sooo long I actually blog about it several times. I wanted Jangmoon to redebut since the disbandment of A'ST1 which was like 4 years ago. I'm so happy, you have no idea!

As for Troy, they were going to debut last year but Bumkey's solo work was great so it got postponed. Anyway.. I trust BNM to bring me more great news.

I will try to do reviews later. So excited.

I'm Loving CN BIue Can't Stop

I'm not big on bands because I'm more of a Pop genre fan but it is always good to switch it up a little.

After their successful debut with "I'm Lonely" I was a fan but after that their music seem similar that I lost interest for a while. Can't Stop change that, this song is fresh and I'm loving it.

The music is rich with instruments, I love seeing Yong Hwa on the piano. I'm a little upset I didn't see orchestra on the video because it would add glamour on the MV.

Speaking of the MV, the model was gorgeous! I love the random props on the video and the set is beautiful. I wish there were more shoots of other members, I know Yong Hwa is the main vocalist but give some love to other members!

I'm not sure how well this song chart but it goes against tough competitors! I hope it charted better.

Mr.Mr

If I don't write anything about the Queen of Idols, I'm a freaking lousy blogger! Joking.

I just watched the MV and as usual, I am mind-blown by SNSD beauties! All of them are so pretty and their outfits, 0MG made for them. Perfect hairs! That messy puffy hair on Sunny is gorgeous! My only complain is those horrible effects. Novelty, yes but it's covering too much of SNSD beauty... Imagine how much beauty without those blinding effects! DIE!

At first, I wasn't loving the song because of the heavy beats and sound effect but I do like it better than IGAB. As I listen to it more, I find the charm in it. I am pretty sure the performance will be better. I can't wait for them to perform this song and slay every idols.

To: Simon & Martina

I still read eatyourkimchi blog because I'm curious if they are going to change for the better now that they had more "Haters".

I can't be bothered by their videos anymore for many various reasons. I share a lot of similar opinions on Unpopular EYK opinions on Tumblr.

Their recent KMM has cause a number of angry posting that got me wonder if it's really bad. I kind of want to watch the video on how bad it could be but I'm going to restrain myself because I don't want to give them more views!

Part of me thinks that I'm jealous of them because they are basically living the live I want. Living in Korea and do bunch of videos? I practically have another live as a Korean (seriously I think I probably was a Korean in my past life, if it exist) and I learned multimedia in college.

Maybe S&M have valid reasons that I can't see through my jealousy? #sarcasm

I think the problem that lies in eatyourkimchi is they do what they think makes more views rather something they actually like. I dislike how they made their own rules but break it anyway. They created a chart for people to vote and yet they refuse to follow it. Isn't it the same as you voted A for president but the party decided B would be president?

My dad once told me "Go back to your roots if you feel like you're going to hit rock bottom'' because you need to refresh on what makes you do the things you do.

I want EYK crew to stop looking at the stat and look back on the old videos. They don't want to be professional and I get that but there is a reason why you gain "Haters".

One Thousand and four

In Korean, thousand four and angel has the same character; 천사 (cheonsa) hence the title meaning of B.A.P. latest track.

I don't exactly remember my first impression of the song but I do love the song now. Eversince Bang Yong Guk's I Remember, I always wanted rock element in hip hop track. . I love the angst in rock genre against the expressive hiphop.

1004 has a rich musical ensemble that makes the song felt impressive. Particularly the intro guitar is attention grabbing. I feel that each part of the song is carefully thought out because the dynamic between members seem smooth.

Congratulation to B. A. P. for their win for this song. I hope more songs like this.

I'm loving Brown Eyed Soul Pass Me By

Soul is a genre that is in the middle for me, I dislike if it's gone to Jazzy but combine it with RNB or Hip Hop, I love it.

Brown Eyed Soul is highly acclaimed vocalist group in Korea so naturally I got intrigued by the news of their comeback. To be honest, I only know 3 of the four. Sorry dude, so I won't talk about the members much.

The intro seems boring and I was close of not listening to it anymore but I wanted to hear SungHun voice so I kept on listening, by the end of the song it is on repeat.

I've been listening to it all day and I can't figure out why this song felt addicting. It doesn't have that typical repetitive hook. I thought the song made me feel calm.

Perhaps it lies in the rhythm? I love the beat and the music has soul. Thank your soul? Lol.

I guess because I'm a big fan of Boyz II Men, I find the music pleasing to the ear.

Variety Guide : The Return of Superman

It's my current favorite variety show now! Shows on celebrities kids has been a favorite with SBS Star Junior Show and MBC Dad, Where are we going? Now KBS join the trend with The Return of Superman.

While the title may confused you with the blockbuster movie, the concept is pretty straightforward, 4 celebrity dads taking care of their child(s) for 48hrs without their wife. The four dads are MC Lee Hwi Jae, MMA fighter Choo Sung Hoon, Epik High Tablo and Actor Jang Hyun Seung.

The childrens are twins Lee Seo Eun and Lee Seo Jun (Lee Hwi Jae),  Choo Sa Rang (Choo Sung Hoon), Lee Ha Ru (Tablo), Jang JoonWoo and Jang JoonSeo (Jang Hyun Seung). Their age varies.. I'm not really good with Korean age system since it's the new year so I'm guessing their age ranking are Joonwoo, Joonseo, Haru, Sarang, Seoeun then SeoJun. ( Although twins are only minutes apart, SeoJun has to call SeoEun, hyung)

Lee Hwi Jae is a late father in his 40's had his twins last March, Choo Sung Hoon ( Yoshihiro Akiyama) is Korean living in Japan with Japanese top model, SHIHO with most taping in Japan. Tablo and actress wife Kang HyeJung has adorable fish-loving daughter, who at first glance look like a boy. Jang Hyun Seung the actor (same name with Troublemaker/Beast member) has two older boys.

The show is fairly new, it would be great to marathon this show. The video is available on KBSWorldTV Channel on YouTube.

Featuring

I love featuring done right, it can be unnecessary at times but for the most part.. I like it.

For example I don't like idols who have featuring. Unless it's the opposite gender, maybe it's okay. It may sound good but idols already have little parts so to give it away to others feels bad.

My favorite featuring is Ailee and Bumkey. For rappers, San.E and Verbal Jint. Special mention Sanchez.

Ailee is a favorite choice among rappers and it's no wonder why. In addition of a great voice, she got the skills. I love her on Immortal Song 2 and I reckon she's great on recording studio. My favourite song by her is "If it ain't love" with Verbal Jint.

I feel like Bumkey is on roll! Maybe because I like him, but I see him everwhere! There isn't a song by him that I hate and that's rare. I even like his stuff during 2wins days. I didn't quite like As One "What are we?" but Bumkey made the song a whole lot better. It's hard to choose a favorite among his featuring. I love Walking in the rain with Verbal Jint, his featuring with Mamamoo "Don't Be happy" is also a favorite. I look forward to more stuff by Bumkey!

While I'm currently into K-Hip Hop, I am not a pro in commenting rappers. I just think whether they have good voice or not. I like the playfulness of San.E rap and Verbal Jint sometimes surprises me with his singing. He sang a short verse in "Come as you are" with Phantom and was pleasantly surprise at his singing!

One of my favorite vocalist ever, Sanchez of Phantom always make me fall in love because his voice is romantic! I remember the first time I heard his voice on Verbal Jint's "You deserved better" and I absolutely had to know more about Sanchez. That's how my love for Phantom began. That song is like Super Junior "Miracle" for me, it holds a special meaning in my heart. Though "You deserved better" is special, my favorite is hands down, "Breakup Dinner" with San.E!

My dream collaboration is Bumkey & Sanchez. It would be interesting for Ailee to feature with either of them too.  I would love to see Verbal Jint to collaborate with rock singers and San.E with G-Dragon or Taeyang for the heck of it!

I'm Loving Junggigo and Soyu Some 썸 feat Lil Boi

This song puts a huge grin on my face because it has all the things I love in a cutesy music.

It such a lovely sweet song that talks about the uncertainties in a relationship. I love the push and pull part of the song that goes well with the lyrics.

I love lyrics that tells a story and I can almost picture the story without the MV. The MV is fine but Baro and Dasom overdid their expression.... nevermind still cute..the colors are so pretty.

Oh my that dream part made me cringe from 2nd hand embarrasment. Haha

When I first heard the news of their collaboration, I thought Junggigo is a rapper because Soyu did collaboration with Geeks and Mad Clown. I was surprised to see Lil Boi featuring on the title...because surely if Junggigo is a rapper he can do it alone? haha

Lil Boi part was short yet it had impact. I like the lyrics, the English usage is good..not the typical English you hear on Kpop.

I hope this song will place in top of the charts.. perfect song for Valentines!

SOMETHING

Is it a plain coincident that both DBSK and Girls' Day released same title track?

Can't believe it has been 10 years since their debut! DBSK is still stepping up with awesome choreography. I'm not fond of the music genre. Anything that features big band sounds like swings or theatre like is not my favorite genre. I am immersed with their carefully thought out choreography. Another masterpiece by SM. It feels like there's no limit in their choreography! I am always amazed.

With their 10th year.. I can't help but to think of JYJ. How great it would have been for them to stand on one stage to celebrate this milestone. I always imagine what would DBSK new song sounds like as 5. I can dream it right?

Switching gears to the ladies...The song is catchy but I am so distracted by MinAh's voice! I never thought how much I hated her voice. Her screeching high notes is unpleasant. I couldn't listen to all of it. I didn't notice it on other song but it felt like it was MinAh's solo song feat. Sojin because I can barely hear Yura and Hyeri voices over Minah..did her mic was turned on louder than the rest?

Their concept totally reminded me of Park Ji Yoon Coming of Age! Their dance is similar in the feel.. it's sexy alright but erghh...girls are getting more showy than ever it's worrying. It's winter in Korea..right? But seeing the amount of cloths in their body tells me it is summer.

Currently Watching

I'm watching Prime Minister & I and One Sweet Word for Mon-Tue slot. As for Wed-Thu slot will start YWCFWS soon after CNY because I am busy spring cleaning.

Wang Family is easy to follow but I hate so many cheesy plot. Maybe I'm such a sour person but ajumma-ajusshi love is vomit inducing for me. Can we just jump to marriage part? If you know you like each other..why act like youngster? Blueek.

Oh yeah recently started Angel Revenge! From the trailer I thought it looked interesting. I do hope it won't be too makjang but let there be a good loveline!

I am seeing that there will be a birth secret...which is a KBS favorite. All their long dramas has at least in one character who doesn't know their parent.

Cheer up Mr. Kim had like 3 birth secrets. I almost flip my table.. only watch for Kim Dong Wan and the kids. Arghh drama if you only focus on the kids..you would have been perfect!

(Rated 19+) Louie of Geeks feat. Boy Wonder - Twilight

I do like when artiste switch it up a little from time to time but I usually like what the artiste is known for.

As I've been listening to more hiphop..I realize how good San.E is, it doesn't matter what kind of concept for the song.. San.E kept on being San.E

To my surprise..and turned into disappointment, this a 180° turn for Louie. Arghh what happen to the Geeky side?

This song is filled with a lot with explicit words that humors me instead of offending me. It felt like they put all the English swear words they know. Kinda like a teenager who just started learning those words.

Putting the lyrics aside, I dislike the song mainly for its repetitive nature.. it gets boring fast.

Your head will be filled with...

ITS A MOTHER FATHER TWILIGHT!!!

Censoring Psy style.. geddit?

I'm loving Ailee Singing Got Better

Staying true to the title.. I believed that Ailee did get better. This song is a great song that made 2014 seem brighter.

It's hard to find flaw in Ailee's singing. I enjoyed her stint on Immortal Songs 2. I guess she does tend to oversing but heck.. if I could I would do too!

What sold me in this song is in the 2nd verse. 갸ㅑ.. that singing technique.. people who never been in love also could relate to that sentiment. It's too good.

The lyrics reminded me of Show You but I prefer this lyric more because it had that personal touch that fiction cannot emulate. I was happy to know that Wheesung wrote it. I knew this stuff must be writen by a singer.

The music in this song is rich with string instrument that makes the song sound very classy. It adds a dignified sense of sadness yet it sound current and modern.

A great comeback by Ailee definitely.

A rant

I'm sorry for starting my first post of the year with this but I am too upset about what I'm reading at the comment section. Honestly I should have stayed away.

The top story of the day is certainly regarding Leeteuk family tragic event. I am upset that his father and grandparents pass away especially so when he is still enlisted and the Lunar New Year is coming. I read some of the comment about how it could have been a suicide. I was almost bought to tears. I experience suicidal thoughts not too long ago that seeing the word it self can produce a tear faster than actors could.

Another article posted conforming the actual cause made me feel gloomy. It something I can relate. I couldn't finish what I was reading because I was afraid that I might cry in public.

Unless you have experience depression and caregiving, you have no idea what it truly feels like to be in their position. I hated reading all of the assumption in the comments section. Depression isn't voluntary! It just fucked up your brain at any given time. There isn't any reasoning behind suicidal. When that thought comes, you have very little control of your mind.

I don't care SM lied. In fact I would have done the same and more. I would have shove money to the reporters to shut up. The father and grandparents aren't public figure that public has to know any of this. Give the family members time to grieve in peace.

As a caregiver, I wish I never know this. It makes me feel weak. Hope is the only thing that holds me. This take some of that hope away. Pray for me that my depression will remain in control.

I hope that what I wrote here make you think twice before passing any judgement. Please use your time with sincere prayers instead of comment section.

HallyuSurfer Total Random Awards

2013 is such an eventFULL year that this post took me days to do proper research. I mean, this is MY award, shouldn't it be simple? There's just too many things to talk about. Some other categories are in their own post. 

Most Shocking News Award

Kim Tae Hee and Rain Couple

Se7en massage room scandal

Go Young Wook Scandal

Propofol usage scandal

Gambling scandal

Choiza and Sulli scandal

Ailee nude photo leaked

Park Si Hoo scandal

Son Ho young attempts suicide

Maybe I will do a special post only for Couple news complilation because it's too many to put it on this list. Can I just post every headlines? This year was a good year for gossips. So many things to talk about. Gambling scandal is something I don't think is a big deal but it is illegal in Korea. It affects a number of people in the industry, didn't they learn from Shin Jung Hwan???  With the news of Kim Tae Hee and Rain couple broke out, it spurs more scandal as Rain was still in military. Add Se7en and Sangchu to the mix, celeb soliders are axed. Propofol usage scandal affect celebs I don't really follow but the amount of usage is so high! I hope the celebs reflect on their mistake. For me, the most shocking is Choiza and Sulli scandal, it was so shocking.. That day had 2 other relationship article but everyone was talking about them. The pictures were circulating everywhere.

Best Drama

School 2013

My Daughter Seoyoung

Secret 

I can hear your Voice

Suspicious housekeeper

 

I watch even less drama this year. I got really busy this year and no time for Kdrama marathon. I'm  a Kpop fan, it's hard enough to keep up with comebacks...so yeah, Kdrama got neglected. Overall, it was pretty forgettable. I meant the one I watched. Heirs is very popular but the storyline is too ridiculous, it might kill my brain. I can't handle EunSang tears. I stop early and supported Secret instead. For me, the surprise of the year is definitely Secret, I wanted to avoid this drama but i felt engaged towards Jisung, Hwang Jung Eum and Bae Soo Bin. I want Hwang Jung Eum to win Daesang please! I also loved My Daughter Seoyoung, such a nice drama that made me reflect a lot. If Lee Bo Young won daesang, I would have no problem. Let there be co winners! If somebody else won...would have been disappointed.

Best Gag corner on Gag Concert

Dugeun dugeun ( Badum badum)

Nom nom nom (Three Friends)

The king of ratings

Real Dictionary

A lot of my faves got axed. Huhu! I'm especially sad of Real Dictionary because I enjoyed learning Korean culture through it. I like clever gag corner! I used to like Why we don't need man, but it's predictable. Yellow sea also become boring over time, I think they should alternate Hong Sun Mok with other gagmen. My absolute favorite is King of Ratings! I enjoyed it so much, and pretty sure anyone who loves Kdrama can laugh along to it. Hyo In and Munjae couple in Dugeun Dugeun is so sweet, I can't wait for these two babo to date already! 

Best choreography

B.A.P. - One Shot

SHINee - Dream Girl, Everybody

EXO - Wolf, Growl

SNSD - I got a boy

Nuest - Yobeoseoyo

Crayon pop - Bba bba Bba

For someone who can't dance, I'm sure hard to please! I've seen a lot of impressive dance  choreography, it really takes wow factor to make me impress. I dislike overly sexy dance so none of them in this list. Looking at you Trouble Maker and After School! Yes, the song is ridiculous but Bba Bba Bba choreography is cute!! There's so many key pointers for the dance, it's just fun to see the dance. I think SM choreography always top, I love all of their choreography this year. 

Top 10 Kpop Loves

10. Sistar (down 3)

9. B.A.P (down 5)

8. SNSD (up 1)

7. Untouchable (up 3)

6. Verbal Jint (same)

5. San.E (NEW)

4. EXO (NEW)

3. Bumkey (NEW)

2. Super Junior (Same)

1. Phantom (same)

Not on the list this year are SHINee, Secret and Beast. I am surprised that EXO is no where on the list last year. I guess because 12 is better than 6? I must be 멍 at the time of writing because Untouchable was on list. They were in military! My boys are back, and I am waiting for moree good music from them! I didn't know how much I love San.e, but I do love all of his release this year, hit after hit and of course, Break up Dinner was my favorite track of the year!  Another new entry, Bumkey! Eversince I got to know his music, I just fell in love with his voice. He has a great music sensibility, the way he plays with his voice is just perfect. I have yet to find track by him that I didn't like. SuJu is inactive right now, focusing more on Japan release (I don't support Japanese promotion..ain't got time for that!) and individual activities but I am bias. Despite being disappointed with New Era, Phantom is still top on my list for 3 awesome sweet song, Like Cho Yong Pil, Come as you are and I already know. I just going to forget about New Era. Erase from data.

Happy New Year 2014!

The Suspicious Housekeeper

I have mixed feelings about this drama. I feel I should enjoy this drama a little more because it's different from the usual Kdrama but it just felt a little flat.

There are bits of parts that I love, but it comes in tiny details. I love how the second son deals with bullies. It's very admirable to watch his story. I wish the mother didn't commit suicide, I could understand parts of it but it's a really difficult topic that needs more attention than just come in a short conclusion. The side story for the father's affair is just annoying. I skipped all of it. The first son's story could have ben elaborated more, I think he has an interesting character to expand more. 

The push and pull on whether Bokneo is going to be the mother or not is annoying. I particularly do not enjoy the fact the kids wanted Bokneo as their mother. I understand that they love her but their mother just died. It feels like it escalated too quickly for them to accept Bokneo to be their mother. I had maids all the years of growing up and never once I thought any of them as a parent replacement. The fact they never call them mother makes me wonder even more. The very first step of accepting is calling her mother and they just skip that part. 

Seo Ji Hoon is good looking but the whole plot seems so funny. I don't think the writer really know what to do with the whole mystery behind Bokneo story. I find the police detective even more ridiculous. Don't use logic on this because it hurts mine. 

In all I enjoy bits of it and seems a good drama to past time. 

Wtf Star Empire????

I was browsing through my past post and OMG. Impact not yet debut and it's like 2 weeks left in 2013!  

Apparently the name also changed to SoReal. I don't care what name you give, just let my Jangmoon debut already! *flips table

I never waited this long for someone to debut. Okay maybe YG girl group. Lol. BUT you got me excited for too long for nothing Star Empire!!!! Arghhh. I feel like the only person in the world who wants Jangmoon to be active in music this badly. If not...he would have been active already. Gosh. How long do I have to wait?

HallyuSurfer Top Kpop of 2013

I know a lot of Kpop idols and Korean hip hop but it's seriously hard to take time to listen all of them. I need that extra motivation to try listen to new stuff because if I like a song, I want to hear only it until I'm sick of it. I did like a lot of songs this year that isn't on the list because this is TOP choice, not list all likes. 

Here is my list in random order

BoA - Disturbance

Dream Girl - SHINee

Symptom - SHINee

Trap - Henry feat Taemin & KyuHyun

Goodbye Summer - f(Krystal,Luna, Amber) feat D.O

Growl - EXO

Baby Don't Cry - EXO

My favorite track from SM is Goodbye Summer. I love D.O.'s voice in the song and I thought the composition is sweet. Baby Don't Cry is also a favorite, been obsessing with the song since I got the taste of it from their showcase and the full version was perfect. I adored Chanyeol's rap part in the song! 

If it ain't Love - Verbal Jint feat Ailee

Walking in the Rain - Verbal Jint feat Bumkey

Like Cho Yong Pil - Phantom

I already Know - Phantom

Dutch Pay - Phantom

Did not say anything..- BNR feat Ann

Shaken - BNR feat Sanchez

Attraction - Bumkey feat Dynamic Duo

What you want - Kanto feat Sungkyu

Where did you sleep? - San.E feat Verbal Jint & Swings

Breakup Dinner - San.E fear Sanchez

I'm having a hard time to select favorites....BNM definitely step it up this year! I think my favorite is Bumkey's Attraction BUT with San.E version!  Dynamic Duo version is good but I prefer San.E rap. The song is just my style, it's perfect! I'm a Phantomism, I'd put the whole Phantom Theory mini album on the list but heh..that's too bias. I didn't like Come as you are and New Era as much. The latter, I'm trying hard to forget! Breakup Dinner will be the song I will remember for a long time along with Like Cho Yong Pil.

Call Me - Untouchable feat Andrew Choi

Vain - Untouchable feat Koonta

False Hope - Song Ji Eun

I didn't like any B.A.P. song this year so none of them. I love my Untouchable boys, so definitely on the list. I love their album too! I would blog about it someday. I wished Secret stop singing cutesy or sexy concept. I just want something genuine from them like Song ji Eun solo work. 

Black - G-Dragon

Who you - G-Dragon

Do You Love Me? - 2NE1

Taeyang is back but Ringa Linga isn't my style. Seungri's solo did nothing for me. I'm not into weird stuff. I mean anything too abstract isn't my thing. Which is why the list is so short. I'd be excited for Akdong Musician and Winner next. 

How are you - Geeks

Give it to me - Sistar

You don't know love - K.Will

Bounce - Cho Yong Pil

Love is - Lim Jung Hee feat Baechigi

Because you're here - Supreme Team feat Crush

Two Melodies - Zion.T feat Crush

Love Me - Seo In Young feat Gaeko

Day By Day - MYNAME feat D.O.

I am Sorry - Lee Jung

Turtle - Davichi 

Be Warmed - Davichi feat Verbal Jint

Because of Tears - Ailee

I did like Wash away by Geeks but I prefer the fun side of Geeks. How are you is such a fun song and the lyrics are great! I don't particularly like K.Will's voice, I usually dislike deep voice but I enjoyed his latest single a lot! The song has a meaning that I could relate to and I enjoyed the composition. E-sens left Amoeba Culture so I wasn't sure if the song was released this year.. Wow things happen quickly! It's a shame that they didn't resolve the problem better. I was starting to like the dynamic of Supreme Team. I guess it's pretty obvious I love male singers or rappers better. The lack of female on the list is so depressing. Whatever happen to female power?

My thoughts on Secret Plastic Surgery

Plastic surgery is always a popular topic, but usually I don't blog about it because my main passion lies in the personality and music..not appearance. 

Initially my reaction towards plastic surgery is unfavorable. I couldn't comprehend why would anyone go through voluntary surgery. As time goes by, I accept the culture. I feel that it's not my body, why should I care so much. I think if anyone who does plastic surgery feels better for themselves, go for it. It's more important for you to be happy.

Looking at Secret performance of I Do I Do on Music Bank got me disappointed. Not only they return with another cutesy song but they looked totally different. Sunhwa and JiEun did look similar but I can barely recognize HyoSung and Zinger! 

I really hope they're happy with the plastic surgery result but omg.. This is a group I know even before debut got me confused. "Who is this new group?" It was really bad. I'm a fan of Secret, I should be able to recognize them. 

Here I am still hoping to see the potential of Secret to be revealed. Why can't we get something like Song Ji Eun solo works for Secret???

Mirae's Choice / Marry Him If You dare

Omg, this drama is definitely another BIG. It has so much potential to be great but grr, can somebody torture the scriptwriter for me? It was a torture to watch but I kept holding on for the cast! 

I like open ending but this one sucked so bad. I mean, could you at least give us a solid love line? The push and pull thingie is just so annoying, honey, I love you girl but for the love of God.. Choose already! 

I have read that more people rooting for Mirae and SeJoo but Yookyung is one fine lady, nobody would mind that they're together! I think just like BIG, Mirae Choice would have done better without the fantasy element.

KBS World is still showing, and I will continue to watch because Lee Dong Geun is handsome. Damn, please do another drama soon. You're so underused in this drama, too much Ajumma Mirae. Yonghwa should be forever second lead. Reminds me of the good ole You're Beautiful. Love the girls too! 

Obviously my Eunhye is forever amazing, I thought no one else can rock that Ajumma perm as good as hers, so sad when she changed it. Han Chae Ah, girl.. You're gorgeous but erhh.. Bad drama for ya.

Variety Guide : 안녕하세요 Annyeonghaseyo Hello Counselor

Hello Counselor is the official English translation of the program, which is good since just "hello" is kind of weird. Hello Counselor is pretty self explainatory.

Each week, four guest all over Korea share their concern and let 140 audience member decide whether their concern is a valid concern. The most votes winner will get to win weekly prize. The limit of winning is 5 times. The MCs of the show is Shin Dong Yup, Lee Young Ja, Cult Twos' Kim Tae Gyun and Jeong Chan Woo. This show is an award winning show and all four MC won KBS award in 2012. This year Hello Counselor and Shin Dong Yup is awarded again on national level.

Along with the MC, celebrity guest of 4 or more comes in the discussion and participate in voting. The guest varies each week, singers and comedian are popular choice but actors and announcers guest too. 

The program usually start off with introduction of celebrity guests and talking to the previous week winner. Titles of 4 concern is read and one of the MC will read the concern. Types of concern vary but the running gag is Shin Dong Yeop gets concern that is kind of 19+ rated and Lee Yeong Ja gets food related concern.

Cult Two Kim Tae Gyun and Jeong Chan Woo are famous comedian duo on radio so they are familar with story telling. Kim Tae Gyun is particularly famous for Okhui character, where he sounds like animated female.

This program offers a real insight on today's Korean culture, it is my must watch show for anyone who is interested in Korean culture. It's refreshing to see the general public of Korea, since Kpop idols are all so glitzy. I am sort of sad to say that Koreans in general are attractive too. Where are attractive Korean guys in my life?? Oh right, in Korea.

I'm loving San.E Break up Dinner featuring Sanchez of Phantom

Half way through the song made me squeal in excitement. That's because Sanchez part sets in. I love his vocals in this song. It was flawless. This is what I want from Phantom, to sing or rap songs that brings out their best quality.

For me, as always.. If there's piano playing, I most probably would love the song. I was surprised by the style of song because his previous single was playful and cheeky. I did love his previous singles but this is my favorite style. I like songs that are more sad than happy. Maybe I'm bitter about being single? LOL.

Sanchez, I can talk about your voice all day, and I might just do that in a blog post. I think this is the best of Sanchez I have ever heard. I always fall heads over heels on his voice but in this song just makes me melt. I want more!!! Brand New Music, can I have one single where Sanchez just sings alone?? That would be so awesome!

Although the song is more sad than his previous singles, San.E is able to maintain that same persona. I can feel San.E personality flows through the rap. San.E is on roll! Great songs keep on rolling out, it's a wonder why JYP don't let him promote more. Can you see why I was so excited when he transfer to Brand New Music? 

It's been a good year for Brand New Music, I can't wait for new release! Especially from Phantom..because I am disappointed in New Era. GIVE ME SWEET PHANTOM BACK! Or at least a great song that really brings out the best of them. I have nothing against sexy concept, I just want a great song. 

What makes me smile :D

Ahhh... Jiyongie, Kwon Ji yong! G Dragon.... 니가뭔데?

I absolutely love Who You by G Dragon! It's so fun and bright! I listen to the song and I can't not move to it. It's such a playful upbeat song. 

I love the beginning a lot. It'd be fun to hear the fanchants to it. This song needs fanchant! My favorite of the song is the lively piano accompanion. That brief stop and play part was genius, it builds up expectation and he delivers.

Normally, I dislike random adlib but for this song, it works. It doesn't seem out of place and it is something I would want to sing too. The highlight of the song is "baby I just want you back" part. It's so catchy, I end up singing along.

This songs reminds me of Geek's 어때, which ironically they remind me of GDragon. Based on my limited Korean, 니가뭔데 kind of translate to, "who are you to do this to me?" It's like you're confused on why you like person. 

I also really love the MV for this song. It was perfect but of course I was jealous. I wish I could be part of the fans in the video. It's a fun event and you got to be part of the video. It was so sweet of GD to give credits to his fans. My heart melts at the end.

I'm loving Kanto (TROY) What you want featuring Kim Sungkyu of Infinite

Omg it's a Brand New Music and SM collaboration???!! Hah! Okay technically SMC&C but let me feeel! Expect me being bias, but I won't try to cheap on the critic if I had to.

I thought Troy was going to debut this year...what is this Rhymer? Bumkey and Kanto only so far... And it's November already. Nevermind, I like you still give us something great despite the wait.

When the news of collaboration first broke out, I was surprise it was Sungkyu who will be feature. After his solo work, I have the impression he was more rock influenced. So I did come expecting something like Bang Yong Guk's I remember.

Turns out, it was not rock at all... Just straight up hip hop rap track. Honestly I was a little disappointed. However some parts of the song reminds me of Primary, Gaeko and Choiza "? Question Mark" which is one of my favorite hip hop track so this song is easy on my ears.

Kanto sounds matured. I can't believe he's younger than me. I think in this case having two unique vocal color doesn't make it odd. It works well, I'm sort of surprised. It's a good introduction to Kanto rap style. 

I really like the MV, as expected by BNM.. Cameos! Troy members are like the king of cameos. Did you notice them on BNR Did not say anything MV? Swings is there as well, but I was surprise by D.O Lee Hyun Do appearance! I wouldn't know if not the "D.O" 

I'm hating Miss A HUSH

IHush, don't tell me on Say A...that's the Fanclub name right?

Anyway it was lackluster and I think the occasional "yeah" was off putting. Like YG, JYP artiste sounds okay with English parts but do they really have to put in so much English? I come for the Kpop... As in Korean pop, I don't need English.

Since I am a fluent English speaker, it is only natural that I tend to catch on the English part more. Don't bluff me, say you don't agree that "give it to me" part reminds you of Sistar song! 

The choreography is meh. I guess it is hard to live up to their past choreography. It's been a while since their last comeback, is it bad that I expect more? This doesn't seem something worth waiting for. 

Honestly I have never been a steady fan of Miss A, it's either okay or no. It's something to grow liking to than something I like right away. This review is based on 1st impression, I may end up humming to this song anyway.

I'm loving Untouchable VAIN featuring Koonta of Rude Paper

Untouchable is back with Bain.. I mean Vain! Do you know that the sound "V" doesn't exist in Hangeul? That's why Koonta was pronouncing it as bain...it's a little awkward but I find it charming.

Koonta's voice is piercing yet attractive. Guy vocal normally lower tone but Koonta's voice is high pitch without sounding like a female. I find his voice strangely addicting. I want to keep on hearing his voice.

I really want to give high praises to Untouchable but I suck at reviewing hiphop. I can't explain in words why I love Untouchable. I just like them. I'm one of those people who think rappers sounds similar to each other. Now that I hear more Korean hip hop, I am better at it. 

I do know that Rap isn't merely fast talking and it has to have rhythm. It's also more on lyric wise. I have yet to check the translation but I still believe that music transend through language. I will try to intrepret myself!

Skimp through the English lyrics, I think it talks about their dignity in Korean hip hop scene? Hmmm I think I need to listen more!

I'm hating Phantom New Era Feat Navi

It hurts to write this but OMG PHANTOM WHY????

It's such a huge contrast from their previous single "I Already Know" which was so sweet and lovely to this totally sexy "New Era". OMG ARE YOU TELLING ME, FUTURE STUFF WILL BE LIKE THIS?! Yes, I am MAD, hence the capslock. 

I watch anything Phantom, because they are my favorite trio and yeah the teaser is effin porno. I was shocked. MY PHANTOM.......... The MV was less shocking thanks to the teaser. Ahaha what a tease. I think their promotion work this time around since more people are talking about it. I'm sad it has to be like this.

The song was nothing that I love, in fact if they debuted with this... I would not be a fan. It doesn't show the full quality of Phantom's talent like their other previous single. Navi is a singer that I don't really like. I just don't like her voice, she can sing but just not my favorite. The whistle was annoying. I felt the song could have been better. To be honest, I didn't really pay attention to the song while watching the MV. Um.. I'm only human...the MV was hot. Lol even hotter than Troublemaker Now MV.

While watching the MV.. In my head, I was thinking about how Cho Yong Pil would react to this. They freakin sang a song title (to be) ”Like Cho Yong Pil". This is nothing like Cho Yong Pil would do right? Bounce was such a lovely song.......oh gosh why Phantom you do this to me?!

Update : Now that I have actually listen to it several times, I just grew even more disappointed. It is definitely catchy but that's it. Their talent is so severely underuse in the song. The lyrics was good, but they don't expand it further. It's stagnant. Their previous single lyrics, made me think and reflect afterwards. New Era lyrics is just plain.

I am writing this as a fan. I want so badly for Phantom to be popular because they do deserved it but I hate the fact they had to resort into this. Naked teaser and a Naked version MV? You deserved better than that!

I'm loving MYNAME Day by Day feat D.O. (Lee Hyun Do of Deux)

I understand EXO is famous but it's annoying to see their fans comment everywhere. It's a little disrespectful. Learn Kpop history for a bit. Lee Hyun Do is a big sunbae! Anyway I am guilty as charged because I ashamedly too, thought it was Do Kyung Soo. I am happy either way, since I love this song! The style of the song is just my style. I love every single beat of the song. I feel it's flawless.

I always thought that idols shouldn't have featuring because they have a rapper and less parts but Lee Hyun Do part is irreplaceable. I prefer having him in the song because it adds a different tone. Idols rapper tend to sound similar to each other. 

The MV has a nice color, the scenery is good but I couldn't understand the effects used. There's double people, disappearing and backwards..it's kind of there to add interest without purpose. I do like the sets. It's just nice to look at. I love the fact Lee Hyun Do was included in the MV. 

I hate the choreography though. I honestly never dislike a choreography. I thought it's tempo is rather odd and I prefer less movements. The choreography doesn't suit the song at all. I had a hard time watching their performance. I definitely would have skipped their performance had not I heard of the song.

MYNAME is an idol that I overlook because of their name. It's a group that I don't want to be involve. How weird is it to say "OMG, I love MYNAME!" Hahahaa. I know I'm a bad person. Even if you say it in Korean, it still sound awkward.  If their next single is still good, I will make sure I memorize their names!

비밀 (Secret)

I don't want it to be confuse with the same name group, hence the title is in hangeul. 

Having been disappointed with "Makjang" genre in the past... I made a vow not to watch anymore of it's kind because it's either ridiculous or too many heart boiling moments that calls you to throw something at your TV.  Makjang, for better explanation do visit dramabeans.com... Is basically contains murder, plot twist and sometimes ridiculous scene. 

I missed a lot of dramas this year due to busy schedules, I did hear that this drama is melodrama (it means prepare ya tissue!) but thought nothing of it. I saw the cast did their promotion on Happy Together and it was a fun episode so I decided to support the first episode.

Makjang it is. So many ridiculousness I just know this is bad for me. Curiousity kills the cat, I stuck with it because I want to know how the heck MinHyuk end up with YuJeong. Oh and I want An Do Hun dead. Please scriptwriter, make it happen!

I am not going to reveal anything on the plot because spoiler is not good for this show, you need to watch without spoilers. You need to be on the edge too! The review of Korean audience and international audience seems good, I'd say watch it!

There is an article on the last episode being unpredictable. Yeah right. Pretty sure someone on Soompi forums would have guess it.

Don't continue reading unless you watched this drama.

My prediction, Kwangsoo and his brother might be the one behind it........... You can't go more unpredictable than this.  

UPDATE aww man, My prediction was wrong, Ahn Do Hun didn't die. Nevermind the ending was good la, my kind of ending. 

Qualification of a Kpop Fan

You may not agree with me in this post but this is my blog and I'm open to discussion.

I was reading comments on blogs and it gets on my nerves to read some of this so called fans. Here are some of the examples

1. I'm a big fan of _____ but I don't always remember all the members name

2. I'm a big fan of _____ but I dislike one member

3. Mention other group or singers 

Why do they call themselves big fan? I don't think you have the rights to refer yourself in such way. Remembering members name is the very basic of Kpop knowledge. I'm not asking every fan to memorize their blood types or what kind of food they like. Though, that would qualify you to call yourself a "big fan". 

Groups to me is all about teamwork, to dislike or worse, hate on one member is the same as not liking the group. It makes my mind spin to read that kind of comment.

A good way to start a war on the comment section is to comparison. OMG, stop that! I usually ignore because I like too many groups to join a war. It hurts to read though. There should be a rule that you should not mention other group in the comment section! You are not helping your favorite idols! Respect other fandoms.

I do think there is a qualification to call yourself a Kpop Fan. You don't just like the music. You live the Kpop Fan lifestyle.

Good Doctor Review

The thing with Kdrama, regardless of different theme or settings, it always have that typical Kdrama plots. If it ain't broke why fix it? Right?

I do like medical theme drama but I have learn that you should not expect much medical part in the drama. That being said, I think the scriptwriter manage to balance it out. It has few interesting cases but nothing makes me get out of my sest kind of cases. 

Honestly I thought the drama was boring. The bits I like is too little. I enjoyed Inhye, nurse Jo and headnurse parts only. The main characters for me, does not feel realistic. I do think Joo Won, Moon Chae Won and Joo Sang Wook are great actors but the way of their character potrayed is just don't feel right.

I think the drama would have been better if it was more focus on Joo Won's character growth than other unnecessary plots. I would also prefer more interaction between ShiOn and Director. Ryu Deok Hwan's cameo did nothing to me....I don't know why it is not utilize properly. 

Good Doctor for me, only serves as a good in between drama. I probably won't remember this drama in the future.

Studying Korean

Note : I wrote this post months ago. I forgot to post it up.

How I started to learn Korean is weird. I just find it fascinating that the Thai fans had hangeul on their signboards at the concerts. I go on Aheeyah.com and slowly learn some basic. I find it very interesting to type in hangeul on keyboard so it was something I did for fun. What made me really want to learn hangeul was seeing non kpop fans having Korean names on their profiles. Lol. I was jealous, someone who isn't a Kpop fan have Korean name? Absurd. So I studied more, till I could read without constantly checking the romanization.

Now being able to read Korean is easy, but understanding Korean is not. I think partly because there's a number of ways of expressing in Korean and spelling Korean is hard. I would have tweet more or even used more in hangeul if I wasn't so worried about spelling. 

My vocabulary is expanding thanks to watching Kdrama everyday and all I listen to is Kpop. I get little moments of happiness when I'm able to understand Korean tweets. I'm currently studying like 10min per day of Korean by myself. Yo, I'm a lousy student.

If I were to give a tip on how to read hangeul faster, read Korean subtitle on variety program. It usually appear in seconds so you have to pause from time to time. It's basically killing two birds with one stone, you can have fun and study! 

This isn't a tip, but I practice writing hangeul for better understanding. It's easy to type on keyboard, however it is more effective to be familiar with writing hangeul. I think? Hahaha still in progress.

I'm loving Lee Jung I am Sorry

I wish for more songs like this! "I am Sorry" by Lee Jung has everything I love in music. Great piano melody, good hook, perfect amount of adlib and so much soul! I love rnb ballads hybrid kind of songs. I'm not a pro in genres but it's close?

I'm fond of Lee Jung since I got to know him in Unstoppable Marriage sitcom. He is a funny and witty guy with great talent. I enjoyed him on Immortal Songs 2, he should just appear permenantly! I wish him more success!

My favorite thing about the song is how Lee Jung projects his emotions, it's just perfect. Some singer has trouble of projecting emotions properly. Lee Jung does it well enough for you to feel it without destroying the quality of music. 

The MV is simple and artsy. I dislike the lighting.. You can't really see his face properly. I thought every scene is carefully thought out. The scene with him on the piano is beautiful, when he dance with the drawing girl is just so cute. I thought the dance part could have been projected better. 

I'm loving Seo In Young 나를 사랑해줘 feat Gaeko

I'm loving Seo In Young's Love Me featuring Dynamic Duo Gaeko

Unless it's one of my favorite idols, usually I just fast forward through other performance during Music Bank because I'm too busy for other kpop idols. I stopped fastforwarding for Seo In Young, because she's so pretty!

I'm obsess with good looking hair. I seriously watch any videos with beautiful hair..like 2eyes, ladies code and spica..maybe I should blog about this obsession of mine..not. Blonde hair is either a hit or miss for me, and there's no doubt Eonni looking oh so good with it!

Enough asthetic comments, I like the song! The beat is catchy, Gaeko's rap parts are smooth and Seo In Young is an amazing singer. I didn't quite like the hook ending, it's was out of place but not too bad. I also think the ending ad lib part should be removed..it didn't sound good recorded nor live. I am not questioning Seo In Young's talent to pull a note, sometimes the part is there to "show off".

Listening to Gaeko's rap makes a diffence. Her other featuring rappers on live performances were making the whole song worse. I rather use the backtrack than having live. Some people need to practice more. 

Everyone is dating but me.....

It's an exciting week with so many dating news. Thankfully this time, Knetizen didn't let me down like WonBin and Lee  NaYoung's news.

First up Kim Woo Bin confirms he is dating fellow model Yoo Ji Ahn. This news didn't affect me much, I did like Lee Jong Suk X Kim Woo Bin couple in School 2013 but hey, Lee Jong Suk is my Song Joong Ki replacement...lol miss ya JOOONGKII!

I feel indifferent about T-ara this day because why waste time on hating? But boy the response on Soyeon dating  Oh Jung Hyuk is something. I wasn't familiar with Oh Jung Hyuk but I watched this week's Happy Together on KBSWORLD and umm dayum girl is lucky. Oh Jung Hyuk body is banging. They have been together for 1000 days so well, I wish them well! I just find it super cute that a fan manage to capture her idol's heart. Soyeon was a huge Oh  Jung Hyuk fan back in the day so as a fellow fan, I am happy for her. Korean men and military goes hand in hand so yeah, many feel Oh Jung Hyuk can do better since he was in the marines but it's been 3 years..which means Oh Jung Hyuk seen her ups and down, plastic surgery and all..

And the biggest reaction would be 14 years gap rumored couple, Choiza of Dynamic Duo and f(x) Sulli. The picture seems believable to me. Both sides denied but I don't really mind the couple for some odd reason. I find them compatible.... Maybe because they are my favorites in their group.

L of Infinite.. Let's call him Myungsoo because L is cool and he is not being cool about this. I feel like the couple are bunch of childish adult. Kim Do Yeon is one thing, but Myungsoo tweets are so deceiving the fans. The fans were so disappointed that they take a hiatus on the fanpage. That is a huge deal for us Kpop fans. Kim Do Yeon should be more mature..she purposedly show off her relationship. Okay, fine every other couple does it but you should know that his fans made him what he is today so don't break their hearts!

Anyway, couple cloths trend in S.Korea must die. Why celebs does it too makes no sense. Fans know everything! I don't take any effort in fashion department but many fans in Korea takes notes of it. I personally hate it because my no.1 fashion philosophy is not to look like the next person. Yes, I hate identical cloths...if I had twins, I would never let them dress alike.

I don't care if idols date anymore but I wish they either admit the relationship or hide their dates well. Don't lie. That's all I ask.

SLAKPF : Fan Gift

I used to want to give something to idols but now I realize that the best gift I can give is buying their albums. 

I am unemployed (long story) so I think that it is not right to use my parents money on gifts that are excuse me, meaningless. If I save up my money, I rather spend it on emergency.

I love idols a lot but yeah, I realize I have to live my life too. I know realistically idols will never learn my name. Do you give gifts to strangers before your idols? If you do, awesome! Faith in humanity restored! If not, cool we're the same!

Some gifts are awesome like rice wreath and donations, but are you doing it with good intention? I believe that you should do charity with best intention. It's seems more like rich showing off money rather a good deed with all that press.

Kpop makes me happy, and I will continue to support Kpop. I will buy albums when I got some money. For now I will quietly support my faves through a screen.

Unpopular Kpop Opinion

http://unpopularkpop-opinions.tumblr.com/post/60574940106/i-used-to-pity-chen-xiumin-because-they-are-the

<i> I used to pity Chen & Xiumin because they are the two Koreans chosen to be in a Mandarin group/sing Mandarin songs (before they merge), idk why but if I were them, I would feel pretty damn sad, because it feels like SM thinks they are not good enough for the Korean group/public :(</i>

I like to read Unpopular Kpop Opinions because I like to see reason behind the hate or dislike in general. This is one of the post that I feel I need to give a reply.

Let me say that I love EXO as one but I still thought EXO K and EXO M is a brilliant idea. It made memorizing their names so much easier and the fact it is use for separate activity, less burden. (goodness idols schedule are ridiculous!)

When I first saw the teaser, somehow regardless of his nationality.. I knew Xiumin is in EXO M. His visual fits best with the rest of EXO M members. As known, SM is famous for putting visual into priority so it makes perfect sense. Xiumin is the oldest member along with Kris and Luhan, more the reason to place him on EXO M. He has the character that work well in M market.

As for Chen, isn't it obvious that his voice fits Mandarin the most? I'm sure SM would have test their main vocalist on who fits Mandarin. Luhan is a good vocalist, but Chen levels it up. BaekHyun and D.O voices matches very well together, (in What is Love, it was difficult to pinpoint who)  so I think they didn't want to separate them.

I think the Chinese members would have been equally sad not to promote in Korea since they have been training in Korea for a long time as well. I feel they are happier to promote in Korea as seen on Show Champion during Mama days.

I think it's unfortunate that the poster thinks SM put them in EXO M because "they are not good enough". The exact opposite, SM puts them on EXO M because they are the best fit for EXO M. They both are representing Korea in the group, it is a big deal. 

Woolim merge SM C&C

If it isn't clear enough, I have been a fan of SM Town since the beginning of my Kpop days. Regardless of rumors I've read or the scandals surround with SM Entertainment, my heart belongs to SM Town. Simply put, I would never be the Kpop fan I am today without SM.

I was ecstatic to find out about SM C&C, the side label that manages top actors (Jang Dong Gun, Kim Haneul, Han Jimin) and top MC (Kang Ho Dong, Shin Dong Yup). Not too sure about dramaland but SM certainly had huge impact on variety shows. I'm happy to see more of my favorite idols on variety show as of result.

However the news of Woolim Entertainment merge with SM C&C was shocking and I can't help but to feel bitter about it. I have no bad feelings about Woolim artistes, in fact I do like them. It feels different from San.E going to Brand New Music, because that is a match made in heaven. Woolim and SM? It's just an odd match.

I am slightly happy when the management insisted that they are not going to change style, but now there's rumors about Woolim artistes joining SM concert. Oh gosh, please no. Let it be separate. I love my SM Town interaction and to put Woolim artiste to the mix? I don't even want to imagine.

I wish Woolim artiste can get better promotion, but not interfere with my SM Town. I don't even want Woolim trainees to learn SM style. Let's keep it SM and Woolim separately.

Phantom 다알아 Lyrics (Bahasa Malaysia Lirik)

Saya sudah tahu

Saya sudah tahu hanya dengan pandangan wajahmu
Saya sudah tahu walaupun kamu tak bercakap panjang
Bertapa kamu mencintaiku
Bertapa kamu kasihiku

Saya sudah tahu bertapa kamu kasihi saya yang tak bermakna
Walaupun kamu tidak berkata, matamu yang melihat saya beritahu
Saya berterima kasih untuk kewujudanmu dalam hidupku
Saya tidak tahu pun jika I boleh menerima kelayakan cinta ini

Saya tidak tahu tetapi dahulu, hujan jatuh ke hatiku
Kegembiraan hanya mengelak saya
Cinta saya mungkin nampak seperti penakut sebalik perang
Tetapi kamu memberi saya keberanian, memberitahu saya bahawa saya boleh
Bahawa dunia ini masih lagi keperikemanusiaan
Tangan kecil kamu memegang tangan saya dengan erat
Dan saya tak akan melepaskannya

Saya sudah tahu hanya dengan pandangan wajahmu
Saya sudah tahu walaupun kamu tak bercakap panjang
Saya sudah tahu, wajahmu memberitahu
Kamu sentiasa berada di belakangku
Saya sudah tahu, kamu tinggal denganku walaupun pedih
Kamu menerima kelemahanku
Sekarang saya memelukmu, kamulah yang terakhir
Kamu sudah tahu

Biasanya saya berkata bahawa hidup ini susah dan kamu benar-benar mendengariku
Pada malam gelap yang susah untuk mengharungi bersendirian
Kamu berjalan di lorong impianku bersamaku
Kamu menghancuri segala dinding besar untuk saya
Kamu mementingkan kebimbangan remeh saya dahulu
Dahulu saya mengharungi dengan bangga kerana kegembiraan sudah tiada
Tetapi kamu buat saya sebagai watak utama melalui konsert ini
Sekarang saya tahu segala, kamu yang membuat diri saya sendiri
Itulah sebab saya boleh bernafas dan hidup
Sekarang segala sangat bermakna kepada say
Semua kebencian yang mengikuti saya telah lesap
Terima kasih kerana memberi hidup sebegini
Untuk membenarkan saya untuk dikasihi
Untuk tinggal bersama saya

Saya sudah tahu hanya dengan pandangan wajahmu
Saya sudah tahu walaupun kamu tak bercakap panjang
Saya sudah tahu, wajahmu memberitahu
Kamu sentiasa berada di belakangku
Saya sudah tahu, kamu tinggal denganku walaupun pedih
Kamu menerima kelemahanku
Sekarang saya memelukmu, kamulah yang terakhir
Kamu sudah tahu

Saya rasa bersalah kerana saya tidak memiliki banyak untuk kamu
Saya kenal hati kamu
Saya sudah tahu walaupun kamu tidak berkata cinta

Saya sudah tahu hanya dengan pandangan wajahmu
Saya sudah tahu walaupun kamu tak bercakap panjang
Saya sudah tahu, wajahmu memberitahu
Kamu sentiasa berada di belakangku
Saya sudah tahu, kamu tinggal denganku walaupun pedih
Kamu menerima kelemahanku
Sekarang saya memelukmu, kamulah yang terakhir
Kamu sudah tahu


Lirik ini diterjemah daripada lirik inggeris, sesetengah lirik mungkin mempunyai maksud yang berlainan dari bahasa Korea yang asal. Bahagian akhir ada rap Hanhae dengan Kiggen yang saya tidak dapat cari. Mohon maaf sekiranya ada kesilapan

Credit Pop!gasa for English lyrics. Malay translation by HallyuSurfer.

P/s Heart in malay is "Jantung" but we normally use "hati" to express love which means liver. So yes, it is funny when I see people touching the chest when saying "hati" We don't use "jantung" because it just sound weird. I guess the story behind it is that "hati' sounds similar to heart, that's how we come to use it.

Untouchable - Call Me feat Andrew Choi

It seem unreal that 2 years has passed and my boys are back from military! Haha I really did "survive" 2 years without their new music. Their last single "You You" was a fun upbeat song and made me wanting more. Now back with "Call Me" with Kpop Star 2 Top3 finalist, Andrew Choi. This song was produced by the talented Andrew Choi himself.

The song begin with soulful RnB vocals by Andrew, makes you drawn in slowly. The rhythm is easy on the ears and I always had like Andrew's voice.

I get happier at Sleepy's and The Action rap parts, I almost teared a little. I miss these guys. I'm not an expert on hip hop, but I love the way they rap and their voice are always great.

I hope for more songs by them! Where's Hwayoung by the way, not the female Hwayoung.. His voice was great, too bad he's not always promoting.

I wrote this post last month, forget to post it up as I got busy in the middle. I didn't watch them perform this song. I wish TS spend less time on BAP and focus more on Secret and Untouchable.

I'm loving Phantom I Already Know (다알아)

I didn't have to blog, You Already Know that I love Phantom! (Didyouseewhatidid!) I blog this as soon as I heard it. I'm such a fan.

The MV though.. Makes me jealous! I really wanted to go the concert so bad! I still remember the date. OH so jealous. If I couldn't go to their 2nd concert, the universe hates me. A little trivia, the clips are contributed by the people who went the concert! Awesome!

The song is so short though, like less than 3 minutes. It's enough to captivate me but I wish it was longer..more Sanchez's adlib. The teaser didn't have Sanchez's part..was mad and now the song is short? Arggh.

Sanchez and Hanhae voices, omg it's like eating honey, very sweet and good for you! Kiggen, that deep voice is like velvety creamy sweet cream. It's lunch time when I wrote this. I'm sorry. I've read the lyrics translation, I'll have toothache right now, it is even more sweeter. These guys are so romantic. Have you read Like Cho Yong Pil and Come as you are lyrics translation? Any girl that marries them in the future, I'm so jealous. All mistakes are forgiven. Like seriously.

Could they be performing this? I'm not sure because they didn't promote Come as you are, but I'm excited anyway. I'm excited for anything Phantom!

P/s Happy 1st Anniversary Phantom! Phantomism for life!

You in my arms

Even with just one album, the late Yoo Jae Ha is a singer that many talented singers of today still talk about.

It was on Immortal Song 2 episode on Yoo Jae Ha that makes me want to share his talent. It was a great episode. I highly recommend to watch Ha Dong Kyun's performance.

The arrangement was apt for Ha Dong Kyun but it didn't stray too far from the original. Gilgu Bonggu harmony was just perfect. I really love the combination of their voice along with Ha Dong Kyun. I was impressed with his last performance on Immortal Song 2, but this performance was even better and umm he won! SPOILER! Haha

The lyrics are poetic, it is unfortunate that Kpop only had one album of him. Do check out his album!

I'm loving Verbal Jint featuring Troy Bumkey Walking in the rain

Despite hating rain, like the actual raining not Mr. Jung Ji Hoon. I like rain related song. My favorite is One Way's Rainy Days and Beast's On Rainy Days. Speaking of which, I really hope it rains in South East Asia, because we got bad haze over here. Thankfully my area had some rain so it isn't as bad as other area.

I didn't really know about this song before clicking the video because I didn't understand their tweets. I thought VJ was just supporting Bumkey's Bad Girl..Ahaha but this is awesome, great rapper and great vocalist, I had this great feeling about this whole song.

I wonder who produced this song, it felt like Primary or Zion.T kind of production. The music is rich with musical instrument without being redundant. I love the smooth transtition of Verbal Jint's rap parts and Bumkey's part. I know this is is VJ's song but I'm more biased towards great vocals of Bumkey. His voice control is playful yet classy.

I do love Rap but I'm not really good in commenting about it. Verbal Jint do work well with any artiste, I have not heard any collaboration of his that doesn't sound right. It's his deep voice that stood out in any collaboration that makes him a good rapper. I find girl rappers weird..only a few I can enjoy like Yoon Mirae and Miryo..the rest, are kinda meh or plain bad.

Random Post

I got have those random post sometimes.. You probably curious what's my other life is.

I had a personal blog before..but since my life is pretty much dead, I stopped blogging. I don't have any interesting event to share and if there is, it's too personal for public view.

Time flies by without notice. I'm scared but I can't wait for next year to start already. 2013 seems meh. Plus, next year is MY YEAR! The year of Horse! Though, usually it doesn't mean good luck. Nevermind, it will give good luck those next to me!

May has just ended and pheww! Wasn't it a busy month for weddings? So many invitation and many Kpop celebs are getting married as well. I didn't attend any since I hate weddings. I don't know..just the atmosphere is not my thing. Lot's of meeting distance relative, those I will only meet during wedding. I just don't get the Kadazan culture of inviting everyone connected.

It also means the end of Kaamatan or Harvest festival. My least favorite holiday because I'm not pretty (pageant contest), not talented (singing contest), sore loser (traditional games) and not a drinker (lots of booze). I'm so not Kadazan, my ancestor would cry. Sorry. this child of yours can speak more Korean than Kadazan.

I've been studying Korean.. Alone. I got so many books on Korea. Ahaha that's all I buy these days. I just purchase Lonely Planet travel guide on Korea. Hmm maybe I should have bought Seoul guide instead, but it's okay can watch Korean travel shows with ease. Lol

it's my blog and I write if I want to.

Happy Birthday Micky Park Yoo Chun!

My wish for you is to appear on all the music show in Korea. I miss DBSK, but I'm fine with JYJ. As long as you are happy.

I haven't watch anything YooChun lately, but he is still my ultimate bias.

Gaah. I feel old too. Kpop changed so much over the years.. Never thought DBSK would end up like this and SuJu..don't let me start.

JYP out Brand New Music IN!!!

I'm on roll! Woot! 3rd post of the day!

So I read BN_Music tweet today and it says "JYP......" I'm like "wtf do they need to talk about JYP?" Before actually trying to read hangeul. I clicked on the article and yes! I shouted for joy literally as I try to understand the Korean article.. San.E is in Brand New Music!

If you follow my twitter, you would know how I react.. Hmm. Yeah, go check out my twitter @HallyuSurfer #selfpromotion

He released "Rap Circus" MV today and WARNING IT CONTAIN CLOWNS! And harsh language..:D

I hate clowns but I can watch it because it's not in person. Lol It's fine to skip the video, it's pretty cool editing but what you got watch is the subbed version provided by thehiphopLE on YouTube. Just read the translation and cover the rest...if you're scared of clowns. Kekeke

Anyway the lowdown is, he definitely dissed JYP.. I am assuming he referred the company as "Zoo" and he also hated his past project as he said to forget all the nickname because he is starting fresh with "Big Boy". Hmm. I can't say more, I probably got lost in translation since I am not sure if he dissed GD or not.

Welcome to Brand New Music San.E! Woot I am happy for you! JYP is going down! Woohoo! I told ya! Ahem, yeah. I left the JYP fandom since JaeBum left. I knew JYP was trouble. Don't know why you join JYP anyway, the company forces you to go JYP style all the time.

Officially Loving Geeks

Better late than never. After Phantom's last stage, I didn't have any song that I really love. EXO was disappointing..I mean, I love watching them on stage but the song got to go! Music Bank was not too fun. I feel like missing an episode wasn't a bother.

Anyway, I watched Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook on Sunday and I come to learn more about Geeks. I love their single "How Are you" so much, so I anticipate the performance. They didn't perform it but I like their talk part. Hehe the origin of their group is interesting.Through online. yup, it's the new era. Hehe For the video, kbsworld on YT has the video in subs!

Their breakout song "Officially Missing You" sampled Tamia's song of the same name. I was too busy fangirling other idol at the time but it's my current jam now. I prefer this version than with Soyu.. it just sound a little bit more fun. I think?

As for "How Are you?" I saw their performance and loved it. The song is cheeky and fun. I love the whole vibe of the song and the lyrics are so current. The last part is spot on! The boys voice tone is a little high and it made the song so much brighter.

Although I do like Wash Away, it wasn't my favorite because I like seeing the happier side of Geeks rather this mellow side. It's no bad just, they looked better playing around the stage than being serious. Normally I prefer songs like "Wash Away" but Geeks is an exception.

They're currently in WA Entertainment which is cool! Because it's Phantom label too! I am slightly blur about it but yeah.. Phantom is in WA Entertainment beside Brand New Music.

Jealous of Eat Your Kimchi

I wish I could stay in Korea and do the things they do. Their fans are crazy, they give gifts like they're Kpop Idols and get super welcome at the airport. Wow. I am so jealous! I wish I could ask for donation for my own studio, and buy a photobooth so I can play with it all the time. I wish I could interview all those Korean Celebrities.

I would definitely troll my fans by creating a Kpop Chart and not choose the no.1 sometimes because I can. I can criticize English usage in Kpop MV while still use spellcheck on my blog so I won't call the fans "guise". I'd skipped call idols in different name though because I respect B1A4 and Beast.

Maybe I won't call my shows in random acronym because it's plain silly. I'm not an English Teacher but Wonderful Adventure Now Korea, Food Adventure Program For Awesome People and Open The Happy doesn't sound right.

Simon and Martina, if you read this.. You both are such lucky people. I'm jealous of your achievements. I hope that if you decide to move to Japan or open a Cafe, you don't ask for donation anymore. Maybe get a loan from the bank or ask for potential investors. I know it's not my money but hey, let's not be too greedy. Just a friendly advice.

If you're still wondering why fans are pissed off when you decided to choose one of the Top 3 instead of the usual No.1 video, Kpop fans are dedicated people. Kpop fans would do everything so their idols can win on the charts. Imagine how they feel when they did so much hardwork so you will review it and then you decided not to review because you don't like it. It is an offence to their hardwork. Let me say this, your viewers gave you this comfortable life. They have the right to say anything.

I'm hating EXO Wolf

Title is mostly based on the song, this not anti site.



I have mixed feelings about Wolf I can't finish the MV but the Mnet Countdown performance was bearable. Minus the noise, I enjoyed the performance. I think the parts are evenly divided. Maybe it wasn't but I didn't go "where's xx" at all. SM really nailed that part. Some other group have less members and it was so obvious that their parts were not evenly distributed.

I think I've read reviews on the snippet since last year... Apparently there are fans leaking it, which angers the producers. I figured maybe SM is trolling with us. There's no way it's going to be about wolf...right? So months past, and uptil yesterday I was still hopeful that this just some epilogue or teaser stuff. Obviously I'm wrong. The song gave me an impression that SM is testing waters with us. It is definitely a SM thing to do. They always seem to experiment with stuff.. I wish they did the same with Super Junior. Everything lately sounds bits and pieces of Sorry Sorry.

I tried to finish the song but every time someone howls, I automatically stop the player. I've done this to other songs a lot of times before but never this bad. I want to so badly to like the song but that howl has got to go! Sorry, I can't properly review it.

The choreography is probably my favorite this year. It was super powerful and I like it highlight each members. There's more people on stage but it wasn't messy. I'm just glad it's all 12 on stage not like Mama.

The biggest mistake was Kai's hair. DON'T MESS with THE FACE's hair! Come on, he has like the most teaser last year, and you mess with his hair? Not cool, not cool! I didn't like Sehun hair either. He doesn't look like the guy who would volunteer to have that kind of hair.. Maybe Chanyeol would be better to do that. Speaking of which, that guy look different again. Took me double take to recognise him.

Stop making reaction video!

I tried watching those video hoping it will be funny like eatyourkimchi or finebros' react video series but no, it's literally just watching people watching video. Vlog is the way to go, or like me blog about it!

I can't find Kpop videos without having reaction video on the result. At first, I thought cool, non Asian likes to watch Kpop...but I already know that from Allkpop, which I believe had lots of Non Asian fans judging from the comments.

Speaking of reaction, I can SLAKPF (speak like a Kpop fan) on it. If you watch Korean variety shows, you would know that reaction is a big part of talk show. That's why there's numbers of guest to make the show lively. For example Star King has a lot of "judges", the guest spot is often a challenge for comedians, idols or actor because everyone wants to take part. Only guest with talent or great reaction will be allowed to be guest. Which actually a part of the show I don't like.. It put less spotlight on the actual contestant.

Another thing why reaction is so important in variety show is the PD (Program Director) often like to pick exaggerated reaction on film because it looked better for the show. Guest always overact so they got better screen time. If your favorite guest didn't show up on screen, his/her reaction was weak. Korean shows love reaction a lot so much you will see them in slow mo, added effects like "!!!" or "대박" or "OMG" across the screen. More often you can see them repeatedly in different shots.

To all the "reactors", it's better to just do a Vlog, commenting on what you thought of the video. You can take eatyourkimchi as a guide but don't blantly copy everything! If editing video isn't your thing, do commentary as you watch.