MWV : Wheesung (휘성) ft. Ailee (에일리) - They Are Coming

Speechless. This is just so breathtaking awesome.

I knew that Ailee was somewhat great but I didn't really follow the hype of it because well, I normally don't follow solo. I first got to know her through Dream High 2 and unfortunately it's not a really good drama. Her single Heaven is great but not my style...Then I watched her in Immortal Song 2 and MIND BLOWN.

Her stage present is no rookie, it's like watching a seasonal veteran on stage and I don't think I'm exaggerating. Again, today I was looking for something to blog about..and this song appeared on the related video list.

Wow. As sound the music played, I was like AILEE? RAP? woah. She sound so smooth and natural. I normally hate unnecessary random sound but her "Love" was so engaging. Wheesung is awesome as usual..he was actually one of those vocalist I didn't like before because I'm not a big fan of deep voice but as I listen to his song more, I just grew to like it.

I wished I had listen to this earlier on but better later than never. The video is mehh as in the plots but watch it anyway, it looks amazing!

Kpop secrets

If you're looking for secrets...it's not here, I'm just writing about my view on it. Please read HERE for secrets.

Who doesn't like to read secrets? I stumbled on Allkpop forum on the link posted above and it got me jaw-dropped. Some quite believe able but I choose to believe maybe 50%? The trouble is I can't get the image out. LOL

I realize that Kpop idols are not exactly the person portrayed on TV. It give me the sense of reality, but still some of the secrets posted are nasty. I hope it's not really true but hey, what do I get anyway. If there's any Kpop secrets I would want to know is whether they smoke or not.

I know it's their own right whether to smoke or not but I had always dislike smokers. I am not going to be blinded and say I don't care whether they smoke or not. In the first place, I don't get why people start smoking.

And I know what i-netizen would say..but isn't caring for their health is part of a fan's job? Yes being a smoker doesn't define oneself but the fact you started smoking when you already well aware it's damaging is kind of the point of this argument.

Is there any secret I don't want to know? Yeaahh like relationship rumors. Kpop these days filled with relationship announcement..thank Ji Hyun Woo shi~. As a fan, I'm suppose to respect idols' private life but heck I don't care. I'm like Korean netizen on this issue. Like when Se7en announce his relationship, his fanclub members got out..lol Of course, if it's like 1st generation idols..I do wish them to get married. It's all about the timing.

Secrets are meant to be secrets so choose to believe less than 100%. Gossips are very popular in Korean culture. That's how Kdrama rolled. One gossip can make believe to be true.

I'm loving Ali's I tried everything

 I was searching for good Kpop..I usually just listen to my bias because there's way too many Kpop singers these days..I choose to listen to my bias only. EXO was great but I got bored..I need something new. I stumble on Ali's video on Youtube..I thought "Why not?" she's great in Immortal Song 2". BOYYY I fall in love.

The first song I listen to was "Don't Act Countrified" feat JunHyung. It was good but then I listen to this song, I just love it. The moment I heard her voice, I just got teary eye. I don't know why..is it the familiar piano or her voice, the whole intro was so sad. Her voice has a character, it's like she brings her voice to life. Her voice control? Amazing. She has both clear and husky voice. It's a voice you won't get tired of listening. 


The song is sad. The intro shows her weakness with almost whispering tone. As the song progress, she sounded like she was crying for help. I can tell she's feeling apologetic in the middle part. Gaahh..I can't say anything more, the more I listen to this song I just feel so sad.

If you're feeling happy, stay away from this song. If you're already sad, maybe this song will make you cry even harder..oh gosh..I feel so blue.

I'm loving Teen Top's To You

I only have listen once...wakaka. I just want to write a review. It sounds okay, so hence the title. Teen Top is one of 2010 debut I liked. I'm pretty impress with Andy's group, he did a good job so far. The group is getting better with each member having their lines except Ricky...maybe next single? I wonder why they don't utilize their voice well..it doesn't sound bad.

I don't know what's up with Kpop lately with all the "wooo wooo" . Personally I'm not a big fan of it, which is why I don't enjoy 4Minute Volume Up and Sistar Alone. This time Teen Top and Brave Sound team up again, it definitely sound like Brave Sound.

My favorite part is Niel's "It's like Maeil Maeil Everyday ya~!?" However I don't get the whole "To you To you now.." it sounded more like "Do You Do You"..

I'm not sure if I would listen to this song over and over but it's not a bad song. Possibly by tomorrow I would be repeating Niel's part.

KDrama pet peeves

I am not one of those Kdrama addict, but I do watch Kdrama a lot to improve my Korean. What better way to learn Korean if not through drama? This post is based on my observation.

1. Frame-only glasses

Maybe it's really just me, but I don't fancy glasses. I do need them sometimes but most of the time I live without it. I don't care if the characters are fashionable or simply bubbly characters but an older men or women wearing it? Do Korean Ajusshi wear them meh? I cannot take the characters seriously. In Miss Ajumma (as pictured above)..seriously? There's so many close up of her wearing the glasses and she clearly do not need them..after her transformation, it's not like she's wearing contact lens or get corrective surgery..

2. Pretty Hair all the time.

Is it in Korean genes that no matter what you do to your hair, it will always look good. I mean, using the picture above again..if she never had the time to visit hair saloons why is her curls so defined? And don't bluff me say it's natural..My brother has natural curls too, I know how natural curls look like. No matter how poor they are, they have the money to touch up their roots, curl or straighten or trim their hair..Maybe they did themselves but it looked perfect all the time. I haven't got any sort of treatment since last year and my hair is damn frizzy. Don't get me started on up do's.. like HOW??? Koreans, you're so talented in hair styling?

3. New cloths

I don't care for the rich..the poor characters also have new cloths all the time. At home or for work all the cloths are pretty. My at home cloths are faded and ugly. Same goes with their handphones. So rich can afford the latest model??!!

4. The infamous love triangle.

Love triangle is sooo lame, now we have Love squares, pentagon..maybe all of the polygon. If this happen in real life, wtf..this world HAS BILLIONS of people. Worst, it's actually very predictable. I can figured it out based on posters alone and sometimes by cast. No need to read synopsis, I will know which character will love who.

5. Speaking their minds out.

If I'm thinking, I never speak out loud. Why would I? If someone hears me how? And speaking of eavesdropping, their ears are DaeBak! So far can hear everything or maybe they talk too loud? There's no such thing as secret in Kdrama.

6. Everyone is connected

Kdrama makes the world so small. It's possible to fall in love with your brother's Boss's cousin and then you are related to your love interest. I don't know why Kdrama writers love complicated relationship.

Which company for Kpop Star?

In my humble opinion.

Top: Baek Ji Woong, Baek Ah Yeon, Lee Ha Yi, Lee Jung Mi, Kim Na Yoon

Bottom: Park Jae Hyung, Yoon Hyun Sang, Park Ji Min, Lee Michelle, Lee Seung Hoon

Congratulation to Kpop Star winner, Park Ji Min~! As the winner, she could pick whichever Big 3 company she wants. Currently she hasn't make the choice, so I'm on the edge of the seat. I think it's either JYP or SM. While YG is an awesome company, based on the company style..YG isn't her style. She initially auditioned for SM, but I feel that she probably works better in JYP. I love the dedication of Park Jin Young of her talent..but in the end, it obviously her pick.

The second place, but nevertheless cool Lee Ha Yi, in case you don't know..her name is pronounce "Hi" as in the greeting! Such a cool name! She audition for JYP, but I'm pretty sure YG wants her badly. I don't know if she's SM style but it'd be cool to see her in a group.

As for Baek Ah Yeon, she's very versatile..so I don't mind which company she joins. I really think the Big 3 should try to recruit her. She can do anything and it fits right. I'm not sure which company she audition..She's the biggest surprise for me as I didn't really paid attention of her in the beginning.

No doubt, Lee Seung Hoon will join YG. YG would be stupid not to recruit him. He even lives next to YG building, talking about serious dedication yo! I'd be mad if he only works in the background because I want to see him more on TV!

Despite all the hype, Lee Michelle was never one of my favorites. There's nothing about her that makes me excited over. It's not that she's not pretty or not talented, it just she's overrated. She auditioned for YG but she seems good in JYP too. I'm not sure if SM likes her..but she's definitely a soloist. Perhaps it's a high time for SM to debut a soloist?

For the other Top 10, I don't have any opinion.. they could possibly join a total different company. Park Jae Hyung might be good in FnC (FT Island and CN Blue) or Loen (IU) but maybe not YG? Anyway I hope for more quality idols in the future so that I can proudly acclaimed I'm a big fan of Kpop.

UPDATE
 SM does not recruit anyone YEAH.. JYP has Park Ji Min, Park Jae Hyung and Baek Ah Yeon. YG recruits Lee Ha Yi, Lee Seung Hoon, Lee Michelle, Lee Seung Ju and Lee Jeong Mi.

Polaris recruits Kim Woo Sung and T.O.P. Media recruit Park Jung Eun

Kdrama talk

Currentky I'm watching Rooftop Prince, Fashion Prince and My Husband got a family.

The list of drama to watch is long..I don't have WiFi connection so it's not exactly ideal to watch videos. I don't have enough money for Kdramas either because I am buying Kpop CDs. Kpop can make you broke.

Mostly my drama fix are from TV. I used to watch daily evening dramas but not anymore, I'm tired of it! Usually I want it to be over by half through..so I no longer keep up with it. However I broke the record by watching Ojakgo Brothers. I watched midway but it still good, there's so many flashback in Kdrama. I anticipated the follow up, My Husband got a family. It's pretty well done drama I have to say.. Usually I spot some quirks in Kdrama, but so far it's okay. Although like all the other long episode drama, I hate the every-body-is-related. I really like Kim Nam Joo portrayal of YunHui and I love Tomboy couple.

My ultimate bias Kpop person, Micky YooChun plays the lead role in Rooftop Prince. I do like this drama but it's so embarrassingly funny. This kind of humor is not my type. I am so curious about crown princess death so that basically keeps me going. The time travel concept is fun and I am intrigued by the love lines. I am more interested in Joseon era..so I hope they could go back soon.

Fashion King..is so and so for me. I love Yoo Ah In but I don't get the plot or Choi Anna's character. I really hate unnecessary character that only prolongs the drama for no reason. Like in Please Take Care Captain, the whole adoption captain story is totally unnecessary. For once, I don't care about the love line..rather I want to know more on how the underdogs succeed. Unless the writers loves a twist, I pretty much know who ends up with who. I hope the whole plot about love lines will be scrap because I don't care. I just want Gayoung to take back her parents company. Heck, it really doesn't have to be Gayoung becomes famous worldwide or worse marriage.

 It's good to see idols acting but let's give newbie actors a chance. All of these 3 drama I'm watching has an idol. In My Husband got a family, MinHyuk of CN Blue plays Cha Se Gwang, In Rooftop Prince, it's Park Yoo Chun playing the lead as Yi Gak and Fashion King we have SNSD's Yuri as Choi Anna. Love Rain has Yoona and Man from the Equator has Siwan. Idols are a lot these days..I want them on stage more. ZE:A hasn't come up with a great single lately..

EXO Planet part 2

And so I continued.. I didn't really want to separate the post but it's too long for my liking. I've watched almost all of EXO M interviews so I know them more than EXO K. I wish to watched them speaking more Korean and perform more but I'll settle with various interviews. My favorite interviews are Youku and Yinyuetai interviews because Youku host is such a cute fangirl and in Yinyuetai interview, EXO K was mention! So let me introduce the members of EXO M!

My favorite member of all..BAOZI! Okay his real stage name is Xiumin. He is of Korean nationality but I thought he was Chinese at first! He looked Chinese, but he's Kim Min Seok. I love the fact he's still talkative despite the language barrier. He's slightly older than me but I don't call him Oppa. He's March and I'm October. :D

Pretty boy Luhan is also the same age with me, April Baby! He celebrate his birthday after debut so that's awesome! As mention before, he looks like Sehun..if you don't look properly. He is Chinese, from Beijing but he feels very Korean. I've heard him speaking Korean and I thought it's pretty good.

Opps. A gif image..nevermind la. I thought he looked kinda mixed? Kris Chinese but had studied in Canada. He auditioned in SM Global and is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese and Korean. With that he was chosen as the leader. He had trained for four years and is the rapper of the group. Oh and he is the same age with me, November baby!

No question. Lay definitely looked Chinese. He plays music instrument like Chanyeol but that's about it I know about him. He rarely talks in interviews. I wonder if he's shy or something but according to the other members he's pretty 4D. (meaning weird) Like Kris. he has trained for four years too.

I wonder for a while why was he chosen to be in EXO M..but then it makes sense since his voice suited well in Mandarin. Chen's is actually Kim Jong Dae. I think he's still awkward with Chinese so he speaks less but at least he sings well.

He is the most like me. We both have panda eyes. LOL. He introduced himself as Kungfu Panda! LOL more like Wushu Panda actually. He is trained in Wushu since young and is heavily promoted as martial arts idol. Despite his panda eyes, he is a softie. I have a soft spot for crybaby..lol

 BONUS Oh glorious hairs! Pre debut video.
 

Kris and Tao

EXO Planet part 1

I think I just fall in love with this group. I never really expect to love them this much. I mean, I am SM Town fan, but to watch EXO vids all day everyday is nuts. Especially so that I don't even watch every single SuJu vids. I still love SuJu though.

When the teasers comes out.. I think I only had watch one...by accident. I make it a point to NOT watch any SM teasers because it's very deceiving. I lost count how many times I have been disappointed. When "What is Love" was released, it was an instant love.

I just love the whole vibe of the song because I can tell Yoo Young Jin produced the song. It totally is SM vibe! It was my jam for several weeks. Though it still didn't make me learn their names. I prefer Korean version because of D.O.'s voice. Perfect!

When History comes out, I thought, Meh..sounds like any other group can sing this song. I was less interested but I thought the song sounded better in Chinese. Up to this point, it's a tie!

My internet connection was limited so I only watched MAMA two weeks later and I was blown away. I love them! I watched all their showcase and interviews. I thought MAMA is perfect in both version. Although it's really a hard song to sing, it's really an interesting concept. LOL I am embarrassed on their behalf every time they have to explain their powers. Don't worry boys, it will be over soon.

Let's break it down, EXO is divided to two sub units, EXO K for Korean promotion and EXO M for Chinese promotion. Both sub units consist of 6 members.

Since I am Kpop lover, I'll introduce Exo K first. All of them are younger than me.

This is Suho, the leader of EXO K. Suho means guardian..LOL his real name is Kim Joon Myeon. My first impression is that he looked like TaecYeon or Jay of TRAX..I have a hard time recognizing him.

His name is delicious (no offence!) BaekHyun aka Bacon. He is the lead vocalist meaning he had the second most lines. His voice is somewhat similar to D.O. but it's different after 100th time listening. LOL

If I were to give him a nickname, it would be chameleon. ChanYeol always looks different! I barely recognize him in TaeTiSeo's Twinkle MV. He looked so innocent in What is Love and then looking so badass in MAMA. He's the rapper but heh, he sure is pretty sometimes.

My favorite D.O.!! I have no idea what D.O. stands for yet..his real name is Do Kyung Soo which by the way Do isn't a common family name. He is the main vocalist, which I am happy..hehe more lines for him please! I think he has the strongest visual out of all EXO..yes, not Kai..he's recognizable because he had so many teaser and wears bright colored outfits.

The face of the group..for the first time, I don't agree on this. SM face of group are usually really really handsome and pretty. I am not saying Kai isn't handsome just really weak to be the face of the group..especially so because it's SM. He looked like his best friend, Taemin and dances really well too!

The Magnae! He is the youngest of all EXO. I had a hard time recognizing him too especially so he looked like his best buddy LuHan. I think the pointer is his nose. His nose is cute! haha To be continued.

SBS Kpop Star faves

I'm on episode 5..a little behind from the Korean schedule but I can't find many blogs on it so I decided to just blog about it.

 So far my favorite is Lee Ha Yi.

 She, to me has the perfect package. I love her attitude, her voice and her look. I am silently cursing at the judges for asking her to lose weight. She don't have to, she's awesome the way she is! For me, the eyes of the performer is the part I looked forward looking at because I believe you can't fake the eye expression. Her eyes are so enchanting to look at.

 Kim Woo Sung
 

 He has that summer-y feel to him. I love the raspy yet clear voice, it sounded like he was singing a lullaby..He's really attractive too, I'd say he's my favorite male contestant! Thank goodness he can speak Korean. He's Korean-American, there are a few contestant who can't speak so it's a little awkward.

 Yoon Hyun Sang
 

Perhaps the most talented one, he wrote his own song and it's really good. I can't wait to hear the full version. The song is the second one from the video. I like the way he sings. Although I am SM bias, and I love BoA comments but I think I like this hair better. He changed his hairstyle...huhuhu

 Lee Seung Hun
 

 This guy is really funny. He wasn't popular on the first round, but he improved a lot on the second round. On first glance, I didn't really like him..not he isn't handsome..I though he looked like a player kind of guy. I think he has that potential to be awesome on TV.

 Park Ji Min
 

 Do you think I would have left her out? SHE MAKE ME HAVE GOOSEBUMPS!!! I am not in the same room with her but watching her sing through TV or YouTube is sending shivers on my neck, she's really good! Imagining listening to her LIVE is..wow those judges are lucky. I have been watching her videos over and over and still not get tired of her performance. I love this kid.

Credits to KPOPSTAR@youtube and SBS

Of Kpop Star and Brain

Wow. I didn't realize that I have not blog since October 2011! I'm not going to give any excuse but yes, I had a busy time on the last 3 months of 2011.

I no longer watching Immortal Songs 2 which I initially plan to do recap/review on as I don't like the cast. I'd probably watched it again if Ryeowook joins because SUJU KRY babe! hehe

Yesterday, 3rd January is the premiere of KPop Stars on One HD (CH393 Astro B.yond) and I like it. I am a fan of audition shows and this is no exception. I didn't come with expectation, I was more curious on the judges as  it was FREAKING BoA, Yang Hyun Suk and Park Jin Young! The Big 3 together on one show?! That's one cool fact.

Although Lee Soo Man would have been interesting to be on the show, I'm glad it was BoA who represent SM. I think the show needs a female, still promoting singer and she's awesome. I wasn't sure of the dynamic of the trio and boy it was awkward..but I could see that they are becoming more comfortable with each other. Looking at the articles recently though, it seem JYP and YG don't see eye to eye.. but will see.

I'm surprised that I agree with their choices and I knew who would say yes or no. It's like knowing the spoiler of the story but I didn't mind. I hope that despite the star power poses by the judge, the contestant can shine as well.

Move on to Kdrama, Brain is my current addiction. Damn, Shin Ha Kyun..who by the way won 2011 DaeSang was so captivating and he made me want to watch more episode of Brain. KBS Drama Awards was on new year eve and I was so anxious of who would take the Grand Prize. Everytime Shin Ha Kyun didn't win, I silently cursed towards KBS..I want him to sweep off all the prize! So glad he was give the biggest award of the night! On the side note, did anyone notice Park Shi Hoo bites his lips when Shin Ha Kyun won? LOL!

I'm still on episode 9, the drama is scheduled to finished on 20...which is four more episode in Korea..gaaahhh. Sad. I'm going to watch his other movies and drama next to satisfy my Shin Ha Kyun syndrome. :P

Those who love medical dramas, I think you would be disappoint to watch Brain. It pains my heart to say this but if you're only interested in unusual cases, this drama is boring for you. I watched this drama mainly for the character development of Lee Kang Hoon. The character is improving yet still very consistent. Shin Ha Kyun portrayal was spot on, you wouldn't think that he is actually shy person in real life.

I wasn't going to watch Brain at first considering it's a medical drama, Kdrama is never about other topics..it's about love story or character. Especially so that there were two bomb before this drama which ironically has casting issue too. I was bitter that the production team kept on changing cast, but Shin Ha Kyun proved to be a right choice. I can't imagine anyone else portray Lee Kang Hoon.

I have a feeling I might blog about Brain again..but I will wait till I watched the last episode.

SNSD The Boys reaction

Please view the video on YouTube, although I'm pretty sure you already had. :D

I hate looking at teaser because I always got the wrong guess, especially SM teaser but looking at the gorgeous promo pictures, I had to peek..LOVE THE FREAKING DRESSES! When the full MV was released, I watched the English version first since I kinda like BoA's Eat You Up in English.. it can't be that bad right?

Bad mistake.It was so awkward to listen it in English. That includes Jessica and Tiffany. SeoHyun lines is sooooo corny. "I know live is a mystery, I'm gonna make it history.." LOL. It rhymes but ugh. I can't grasp what they were singing but I guess it's just awkward for me. I understand Engrish, but I think I need to see the lyrics.

Teddy Riley produced it and it definitely sounds like it. I can imagine RaNia singing the song and it's a bit cruel, but RaNia can't make this No.1 like SNSD does. It's not about the fanbase, SNSD can afford to do it better. What I don't like about this song, it lacks that Kpop flavor. Maybe it's the language?

So I watched the Korean version, have to say I like it better. The girls sound noticeably comfortable and I don't find it awkward during the rap part too. The MV is the same, just different language. The sets are gorgeous too! I love the rose petals set and the sand..

Sunny looked amazing, if I ever will cut my hair, I want to look like her. I'm upset SooYoung returns to long hair but she still looked amazing. All the girls looked phenomenal. Yuri dance break was drool-worthy. The way she dance on the sand is just stunning. Glamorous should be the IT look for girl groups. I know it's hard to sing and dance it a dress but I am crossing my fingers that the girls will perform with those stunning dress. PLEASE? :P

Step by Kara

To be honest I wasn't looking forward for Kara's comeback. One, because Super Junior was scheduled for a comeback too and while I do love the girls personality, it doesn't translate the same with their music. I did have fun on their previous songs but I don't know if I can expect the same thing.

The first time listening, I stopped half way because it was too colorful and the song was similar to what they had promoted before. There is the return of the "shriek"... probably it's Kara signature but it's only fun for one time.

Just like all their previous song, this song eventually grows in me and why not? It incorporated the catchy beats and infectious hook which is the perfect formula of Kpop. Their vocals are still lacking in some areas but this isn't a ballad song and I don't care much. It's a fun song that brights up your day.

These girls had troubles in the past but it seems like their friendship is still on, I hope they don't attempt to the same anytime soon because it's not going to work. I would like to see growth from JiYoung, all the other magnaes are improving each day and it seem like Jiyoung hasn't changed much. The company should considered making a sub-unit, that would be interesting.

Kpop Meme 2!

Your favorite k-pop guy group : Super JuniOR. *rise palms
Your favorite k-pop girl group : Secret... I want you back you back~
Your ultimate k-pop guy bias : What is this..SuJu la..
Your ultimate k-pop girl bias : I'm not bias over girl groups
Your favorite k-pop song from your favorite guy group: Life couldn't get better..Miracle!
Your favorite k-pop song from your favorite girl group: 3 years 6 months
A k-pop song that makes you cry : Aish.. I can only think of Tohoshinki's singles..oh wait, Don't Say Good Bye is in Korean.
A k-pop song you know all the words to: All..? Probably SuJu Miracle.
Your favorite k-pop performance : ALL 13 SuJu on Stage.
A k-pop dance you’d like to learn: ALL..ALLL!!!
Your favorite k-pop music video : Miracle by SuJu
The very first k-pop song you ever heard : Rain's coming down from the rooftop...I'm Coming by Rain.
A k-pop group you dislike and why : Rainbow...because A'St1 disbanded.
A k-pop song that makes you smile : HaengBok by SuJu
A k-pop song that reminds you of someone you miss : I miss all 13 SuJu.
Your favorite k-pop lyric (and a translation) : Into the World by SNSD
A k-pop idol you wish was your older sibling : Pass.. I lub my real brother.
A k-pop idol you wish was your younger sibling : Pass.. I like being the youngest.
Your favorite interview of a k-pop idol or group: Don't remember...It's been a long time since I watched Entertainment Weekly.
Your favorite picture of your guy k-pop bias: Micky Yoo Chun
Your favorite picture of your girl k-pop bias : Choi Soo Young
Your favorite picture of your favorite k-pop group: Sorry Sorry repackaged album picture
K-pop idol who you think is underrated : Untouchable. For goodness sake, I want them to win an award.
K-pop idol who you think is overrated: 2PM
Your favorite cover of a k-pop song by another k-pop artist: IU's I need a boy.
Your favorite dance battle : Shin Dong is jjang! I know EunHyuk is the best in SuJu but I like Shin Dong more.
A k-pop song you never get tired of : You probably noticed it already but it's SuJu's Miracle.

I'm hating Infinite Paradise

Since Infinite is getting famous each day, I think I need to put a disclaimer before proceeding. I am not anti-fan, it's just a stupid review okay? Inspirit Fighting!

With Paradise, there's 4 songs promoted by Infinite this year! Wow. Typically idols only promote two song in one year and seldom 3.. I guess probably other idols had done the same but maybe I wasn't really paying attention. 

Before the Dawn was awesome, their choreography was mind-blowing, except I was a little too late in noticing it's awesomeness. That time, I was paying more attention to Dalmatian. Nothing's Over finally got me hook to them, I knew all their names and know what roles they had.

Be mine was okay, it wasn't an instant love because I can't never get pass thinking.. "SungJong is a dude." I find it hard to convince myself that he can sing seriously and laugh at his expression. The song finally got them their first No.1 on charts. I was happy for them.

On the scale of 1-10, I would rate Paradise as 4..so there's no way I could put the title as "I'm loving" right? I thought they promoted the song too early, but I guess the company wants ride on their previous win. The song has this familiarity but I don't know where I get that from. It sounds like a cool song for mystery genre movie but that's about it.

The feel of the song is pretty confusing. I have not check the translation yet but the title is "Paradise" and the song has this dark vibe, almost haunting like and mysterious. I'm not even sure if the lyricist understand the meaning of Paradise. When I think of paradise, the image of beach comes to mind. The MV isn't helping either. I think Infinite boys are ghost following the poor girl everywhere in the house?? It's a cross of a creepy stalker or a haunted ghost. I think this fascination of this topics should stop by now.. I'm sick of it already.

What probably puts me off the most about the song is the chorus. I don't get the high-pitched voices... it's just hard to sing and not suited for the song. Is it's supposed to be haunting voice or what? However I do like SungKyu's part.. I thought it was clever to have the bits of pause in his line..I think it resembles gasping for air..WooHyun sounded really good too!

The music on this song is awesome too, the mix of orchestra and electrical guitar blends well together. I just don't think it suited well with the lyrics. Lastly, congratulation to Infinite for winning on the recent Inkigayo for this song. I think they deserved it..(although I secretly wished SuJu win.)

I Believe in GD

 2011 isn't over yet but it felt like a lot of years has gone by. There's so many jaw-dropping moments and I'm so glad I receive all the news at home because I looked stupid. :P

The latest one is about GD caught smoking marijuana. I don't know the details but I believe it's purely an accidental mistake. I am aware that GD does smoke but smoking marijuana? It's unbelievable. Looking at Crown J's case, smoking marijuana is a serious crime that can affect your career as an artiste. There's no way GD would have voluntarily smoke marijuana.

Big Bang was one of my first favorite idols back when I first started obsessing Kpop. I'm so sad that we had waited so long for their comeback, only to see two bad incident happen. DBSK is no longer 5, Super Junior isn't 13... would the same happen to Big Bang? I think it's just to sad to think about it. Big Bang was my only hope that my favorite idols CAN  be together.

I want to believe Big Bang will be forever. Please, there's too much heartbreak for me and this is the last chance. My favorite variety show had disappoint me, 2 of my favorite idols group is in rocking situation.. so please KPop, don't loose me as your fan. I'm an awesome fan.

I'm loving Beast On Rainy Days

I got my copy of Beast latest Korean album and I'm not really impress about it. I just couldn't review it. On the bright side, I do love On Rainy Days single a lot more than the title track.

The Koreans agreed as this single was in 1st place before Fiction! Yoseob tweeted "did we promote the wrong song?" LOL I couldn't agree more! There was an article about it got most download when it was raining. It was the opposite for me, I listened it during hot shiny day and it rained later.. :P

It's a little cheesy when they added in the rain and storm sound effect but it's about rain, why not? I do not, however like JunHyung's cough. Is that a cold's cough or a cigarette cough? Whether it was intentional or not, I don't like it.

The background music is lovely, the sad guitar rhythm along with other string instrument was just perfect. The boys harmonization was good and I love Yoseob taking control of the chorus, because there is this sadness feel in his voice, it's like sense of loneliness that must be sung alone.

The background vocals were done right, it sounded like wind blowing and there's this sound that sound like water droplets..the sound was probably made with synthesizer which I really like. My favorite part was the organ sound, I'm an organ player so I do love it. Despite loving the modern touch, I think the song will still be perfect when it is stripped down to acoustic version.

This is my longest review for just one song but I had to, there's so many interesting part to the song that I have to talk about. You know what? I hate rain.

Kpop meme

What/Who got you into kpop?
Super Junior

Favourite boy group?

Super Junior

Favourite girl group

Secret

Favourite overall group?

Super Junior

Other groups you love?

SM Town!!!! YG Family, Cube Entertainment, TS Entertainment, WooLim Entertainment..most boyband..some girl groups..

Rank your favourites from each of your stated groups above?

This will be a long day, I actually can write one post on that alone...I think Super Junior as one, soo that's the most important thing.

Favourite pairings from each of your stated groups?

Dooseob, Eunhae and Hyuksu!!!

Favourite current song?

Mr. Simple and Superman by SuJu

Favourite Fanclub
E.L.F.

Favourite entertainment company?
SM TOWN

Loved a group you’re not into anymore?

U-kiss, just because..

First kpop song ever?
Probably, Rain's I'm coming

First kpop love (group/solo)?
Super Junior, Kim Jeong Hoon

Group you could never get into no matter how much you tried.

I don't know..I like JYPe artiste before but after the scandal..heh.

Any dance you can do (from a MV etc) or want to learn?

All the dance, even the song I don't like

Any songs you memorised the lyrics to?
Super Junior Miracle..well mostly before 2009 songs I know by heart.. Starting 2010..way too many song released!

Best looking male in the industry to you?
Micky Park Yoo Chun

Prettiest female in the industry to you?
Choi Soo Young

A person you want to be like/admire the most?
None.. I like being myself

A song you must/always/usually listen to EVERY day?

I'd listen to any kpop.. Except nobody by WG!

Your favourite music video?

SuJu Miracle, any cutesy music video is my fave..Like Infinite's Nothing's over or Beast's Beautiful

Any of your friends into kpop and who?
Yup, Elpasira!

Have any kpop merchandise?

Yes.. Lots of them but not enough to create a kpop shrine just yet, I do have a special drawer just for Kpop items!

Random updates

I feel that this blog is losing direction..

I posted more personal updates rather than any kpop updates which is just sad. I lost all the inspiration since the news of Kang Ho Dong retirement and Hee Chul enlistment. I have thought of beginning new blog since all I write now is just updates that you don't care about.

Honestly blogging through tablet is difficult, I can't include picture or video on my post and typing on virtual keyboard makes me dumber..probably you will noticemore incorrect grammar and spelling.

Will this be the last post ever?

Must Watch Video : Teen Top Don't Put On Perfume

With a random title like that, I was sceptical about the song. I love "Clap", hated "Supa Luv" and like "Angel"..so I don't know if I wanted to listen their new song. Especially more so by looking at their "underwear" pictures. =.=

I caught a glimpse of their performance on Music Bank on TV and I like the song. I watched the MV and completely love it. I didn't have to watch with subtitle to understand it, it's so cheeky! Well ChunJi's face says it all.

The song has a cool catchy beats, as usual Niel and ChunJi sings most of the parts but at least other's shines as well. C.A.P. voice sounds familiar, I don't know if I like it or not. The lyrics are playful yet honest..I don't think I could visualize them that way in real life.

I would prefer if C.A.P. was the lead actor for the MV, ChunJi is making me a creepy noona. Heck, I'm older than all the members but ChunJi has baby face, he looks awkward with Park Shi Yeon. ChunJi might just be my favorite...gahh, those winks are damn cute!

I don't really like their concept, I forgot how young they are but it's a little too mature for them. Nevertheless I love the song...well it might get banned soon or waaay later (ex. Jewelry One more time)so let's savour the moment.

Yup, I'm their noona. A happy noona.