First Impression : Dear My Friend

I was pretty hyped to watch this star studded drama but I feel like I'm going to drop it so I'm writing this post to record it down.

I don't think the story is engaging enough for me to follow. I do love an ensemble kind of drama but I couldn't relate to the drama.. which is kinda odd because I live next door to my grandparents. I'm quite close to my late grandmother.. somehow the drama doesn't reminds me of her and I was probably looking for some comfort in this drama.  Go Hyun Jung character is not my favorite, realistic? probably but a little annoying.

The cameos are something else though, Jo In Sung and Daniel Henney are such eye candy. Should I stay for it? haha

I probably will watch another 2 episode before completely dropping the drama.

My life as a Kpop fanatic and Kdrama addict.

As soon as I wake up the first thing I grab is my phone. Doesn't matter WiFi or data, I need my news fast. I go to my top websites and scroll down to read comments. I think this is an odd side to Kpop fans, The comment section is the place to get all the information. I've been a regular at the side for years and it honestly feels same old but I still read it habitually because I know there's a gold information that cannot be missed. I do this through out the day until before I go to bed. I think at least 10 times a day. There's a notification app for it but I prefer refreshing the page.

I listen to Kpop in the morning and sometimes before bed. I may be at home walking the dog or while waiting for schedules to finish. If I'm doing some light chores, I might listen to Kpop too.

My cable have all the basic Korean channel but only 2 stations I am subscribed. KBS and SBS. I'm not a big fan of SBS variety show so I usually don't watch. I would record dramas and variety show. If I am bored, I'll go through recording for about 3 hours each day. The most is probably 5 hours.

I watched drama through out the day. My new years resolution was to watch as much drama as I can so I'm keeping myself busy with it. I don't really watch an episode till finish. I usually watch and pause a lot. I like to research on the actors on the drama  and reads reviews on dramabeans. 1 episode probably take me 2 hours to finish between breaks.

For my blog, I try to blog more frequently this year as to document all the dramas I have watched.

So you probably be thinking, what do I do for a living that most of my time is spent on Kpop? I'm a full time caregiver.. so I'm either at home or hospital, I waste a lot of time waiting so I kill time with Kpop. I have a maid that does house chores, I only do food, medication and other routines involving pets. I have 3 rather large ponds and 6 dogs.

I'm technically like a Korean Ahjumma.

Splash Splash Love

Splash Splash Love is a webdrama that is aired in MBC as 2 episode. It is a fantasy sageuk (traditional) drama staring Kim Seul Gi and DooJoon of Beast.

It tells a story of a 3rd year student who feels like her bad luck keep on looming upon her and she wanted an escape. She prayed hard and noticed a suspicious looking puddle of water that was resulted from the rain.She jumps into the water and it transported her to a different time period. It was Joseon. Joseon era had a serious draught problem with no rain for 3 years. They were doing rain ceremony to call on the rain gods.Suddenly the student drops from heaven. The only way home is for the rain to come.

Heol. I'm bad at summarizing without giving away spoilers.

I usually avoid sageuk because I don't feel like researching for Korean history. The drama requires no Korean history knowledge (though it would be fun) and so I enjoyed the drama. The hilarity of the time difference is quite funny and the romance is adorable.

Definitely would be rewatching this drama in the near future.

Ms. Temper and Nam Jung Gi

The drama is about the two different individual with same intergrity values that strive to get on top without compromising on their values. Ms Temper is Ok Da Jung's nickname who is a upright charismatic leader that strive to succeed without resolving to dirty tactic. Nam Jung Gi is a timid talented hard-working worker who avoid conflict by giving into the situation to avoid confrontation.

I enjoyed the drama for it's realism and the issue brought up in the drama has familiarity
but the delivery is refershing. Nam Jung Gi's character isn't really interesting but Ms.Temper is very interesting. Nothing like a admirable girl crush can lifted one's spirit.

At times I feel stressed watching the drama because I am able to emphatize on the problems face by the staffs. I lack in working experience in life so I could only guess that the drama cover almost all the characteristic of the office workers. I think my favorite side character is Deputy Park because he is still quite charming despite his flaws. I could see his character like how Nam Jung Gi cared for him. My least favorite character happen to be MiRi which is so odd for me to say because my name is very similar to her name. Aside the fact she is quite talented at her job.. I can't relate to her character at all.

The drama airs at a cable station but the rating is quite low even by cable standards. I think the problems lies on the fact that it's quite a burden to watch for those who work. As someone with a lot of leisure, I still find the drama quite stressful. When Ms. Ok's mother got sick, I wonder how it would be like if I was working. I am a fulltime caregiver so I just feel like I can't do what Ms. Ok does but in a way, I understand that everyone have their own problem. It is not fair because due to personal matter that we should drop everything without consideration for others.

Looking at Nam Jung Gi being a slave to his job is so disheartening because it made me wonder why do he work so hard to feed his family but he does not see much of his family. What is the meaning of family? Just provide enough money to live and be satisfied? I am no position to judge though. It's just life throwing salt on you.

Acting and story wise, I still think that the drama is worth the time I spent on. It's refreshing change from the usual drama I've watch.

Memory

Memory is a drama about a lawyer name Park Tae Seok played by Lee Seung Min who battles Alzheimer's disease. Upon realizing his fate, he rediscover his new purpose in life by doing what he should have done in the past and trying to undo his mistake.

Alzheimer is currently uncurable disease that only get worse over the time, the relevation of the disease to his close ones and the how his support team accepted his disease was truly admirable. The balance of empathy and wanting to be strong from the support team is beautifully done. I could not rewrite the scene any better than what the writer has done. I am amazed to see how everyone is coping with the news differently but in the same time, they were very realistic.

I enjoyed how his role as a lawyer is played. He is a humane lawyer disguise as a cruel lawyer. This is a spoiler that I want to share. In the first 2 episode, he is a lawyer without mercy and uses any tactic to ensure he wins in the court. It becomes his regret to be such lawyer and he grows into a better lawyer. His tragic past was really sad but it was a part that drives him to push through his struggle.

I didn't think I would end up liking this drama so much.

Based on summary alone, I didn't think I could started watching but I knew that Lee Sung Min is a great actor and I wanted to support (heh..suddenly feel guilty, I will buy the DVD la) by watching the drama (oooh wait, I DID. by watching tvN's YT channel). I wanted to drop after the 2nd episode but I am so glad I was bored enough to just continue it.

Memory draws a comparison with another Law/Alzheimer theme drama Remember Son's War starring Yoo Seung Ho and Park Min Young. That drama is the one I didn't bother...because I got to know that Park Min Young paired up with Yoo Seung Ho and that deflated my interest on watching the show. The drama didn't do well in ratings.. I guess partly because it was a follow up drama to Signal. Which is ashamed because this drama is a masterpiece.

I think the balance between law and Alzheimer part was done well. I kinda hated the fact they emphasize on his disease being an early stage but his symptoms is very advance. Drama, you want to give me hope or lose hope ah? My favorite part is how the relevation of the disease was out but Park Tae Seok had so much dignity that it doesn't bother him one bit.

Right there, he may be just a fictional character but I just want to applaud how dignified a person he is. The drama is like the perfectly flawed world that I want to live in.

This drama is humane and may not be everyone's cup of tea but I don't regret my time on watching this drama at all. Great job overall to the director, writers, actors and everyone involved in this drama.

If you have the time to spare, watch this drama. It's a beautiful story.

Page Turner

I knew I love this drama even before I watch it.

Page Turner is a 3 episodes drama that tells a story on 3 aspiring pianist overcoming their shortcomings. It stars Kim So Hyun who played dual role in School 2015 and Sassy Go Go Baek Ho team mates, JiSoo and Shin Jae Ha.

The irony of me hating School 2015 and LOVED Sassy Go Go. haha I adored Kim So Hyun, who by the way is Park Yoo Chun reel sister (they had dramas often together) so I just naturally love her as well. 

I didn't know what to expect but I was hoping that Jisoo get the girl this time but the romance part of the story is not strong. I think school love life is a bit trickier to write on?

There is a bit of a miracle part of the story but this is fiction so no need to think so much on that said miracle. I find all the characters are light hearted despite the grim situation. 3 episode may seem a little but I though it was good enough not to be draggy.

For a short drama, this is an excellent drama. I wouldn't mind watching puppy Jisoo again. Shin Jae Ha is a good actor and I want him to shine further. Kim So Hyun is on her way to be a top actress and I hope she doesn't grow up too soon.

Come Back, Mister

I skipped most of the drama parts that I might as well say I never watch the drama.

I was completely sold on the idea of the drama and I did enjoy the first few episode but I grew out on it very quickly.

I perhaps should have dropped the drama but I continued stayed on because I like Honey Lee and Oh Yeon Seo story and bashfully I'll admit these girls are such girl crush materials. Bromance? Move over, they stole my heart more than Hwang Jung Eum and Go Jun Hee in She Was Pretty.

I wish the characters were not so connected. I think I leave it and there in case you don't want spoilers. There were many aspect of the drama that did not sit well on me and the humor was not my favorite kind. Oddly enough the endearing moments is what made the show bearable. I skipped the humor parts because it made me feel like I was suffering from second hand embarrassment.

The biggest part of the drama were Rain and Lee Min Jung but their characters were my least favorite. I wished there were more parts for Honey Lee.

I wonder how it would fare without Descendant of the Sun competition... but I rather watch DOTS if I had to choose.

Descendant of the Sun review

I think from the get go that this drama was set to be a legendary drama.

The drama writer is notoriously famous for cringe-worthy lines and her past project has been a runaway hit. Add Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo to the mix, the drama is very hyped and it's certainly worth the hype.

I still don't quite get the title of the drama but it was such an awesome ride during the airing of this drama. I think nobody can disagree that this is the drama that define 2016. Okay maybe Signal can challenge that but in terms of popularity.. DOTS wins hands down.

Honestly I doubt the pairing of Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo because Song Hye Kyo is such a big sunbae, and I wasn't sure how they were going to note that HyeKyo is the Noona in the relationship. I mean Song Hye Kyo is very youthful but her experience is more extensive than
Song Joong Ki. I thought the drama did a good justice on that. Fun fact, both of them hosted Music Bank before. What a coincident!

I guess I mainly stayed for Kim Jiwon who is like one of my girl crush and I did quite like Jingoo in Ad Genius Lee Tae Baek. I had no idea he is a married man with a son because his chemistry with Kim JiWon was so believable.

I know nothing about military life but medical part, I'm quite familiar because I'm a caregiver that goes to hospital a lot. I just can't stand seeing all the medical flaws in the drama but I just going to keep an eye shut because well no one is ever perfect. The ending though.. is silly.

Why play with people's heart?

One thing is for sure that I won't be waiting for a Season 2. The ending somewhat gives way for a season 2 but nope. enough for me.

130 mood : TRBL by DΞΔN 1st EP

1. 어때 (Eottae) Outro 

For me, intro of the song is the one that determine whether I would like the song or not and I've never been happier to be wrong in this theory. I still don't quite having sound effect in music but as I really listen to the lyrics, it is actually very clever. Dean's intention of taking the listener to a movie experience is execute perfectly. Although Outro is the antonym for Intro, I think this song is a good introduction of what to come.

2. 풀어  (Puleo) Pour Up (feat. ZICO) (released as a single in 2015)

I know that this song is about sexy stuff but I thought 풀어  (Puleo) is the Koreanized way of saying Pour Up.. it actually means released making the song even sexier. haha I think Dean is high when he wrote the song. It has a bit of psychedelic elements to it. Maybe he was trying to convey that special moment at it's peak? MUAHAHA I have no idea what I just wrote but the song don't sound like coming from a sober person. The build up tension towards the chorus made me think of the scenario of the song.

3. Bonnie & Clyde

Another song with a sound effect in the intro but I learnt my lesson and continued listening. I actually don't know the history of Bonnie & Clyde. All I know they are icon of lovers relationship. I'm getting a bit of eerie and haunting vibe from the song. I particularly like the ending of the song/ The editing of the vocals that have a slight echo made it kind of cool. It's not my favorite song of the album but I do enjoy listening to the song.

4. What2do (feat Crush, Jeff Bernat)

I have blogged this before but I think I wrote that post only after a few listen so this is the updated review. I still find a bit of struggle to differentiate between Dean and Crush voice. Individually they do sound different but when they come together, they sound very similar. 


5. D (Half Moon) (feat.개코 Gaeko) *TITLE



I had to share this video because it's so perfect and flawless to the point of me doubting this is really live. It feels like he ate the CD. I dare say this is way better than the studio version. I love the lullaby effect to this song. I'm not sleepy because the song is boring, far from it. This song has a calming effect that just takes all my stress away. If the song had a scent, it would be lavender. I did enjoy the studio version with Gaeko but this version is my favorite.

6. I Love It (feat. Dok2) (released in 2015)

This song is one of my most played song on my playlist of 2015. Dok2 part is my favorite because it add an interesting contrast. I do enjoy the playfulness of Dean in the song, the song has a lot of ad libs that I really like sing a long to and the rhythm is a good pace. It's quite easy but it's a danceable track.

7. 21 Intro

If Dean is looking for a younger lover, I'm sad. I'm older than he is so I kinda don't like the song. Overall the vibe is fun and full of tease. This song was an instant love because it's the only one of the newer track that doesn't have sound effect.

Overall Comment

Solid. Definitely would purchase the album in the future.

Twenty Again

Memory and Pied Piper were on a heavy side so I decided to start something light and watch Twenty Again.

Episode 1 was good enough for me so I continued till the end. For the first part I was excited for it..the later honestly felt draggy. I could empathize with Ha No Ra but it's a bit too frustrating as a viewer who is expecting more romance. It's more focus on slice of life which is great but I was in for the romance and they only began the romance at the final episode. 

Naeun's character is clingy as heck. Hyemi and MinSoo romance did nothing for me. I mostly skipped their part. I wish Minsoo had more part with his mother. I went to same school with my brother but we don't acknowledge each other. lol Not that I was embarrassed by him but we just very different from each other. I just don't want to make him look worse. hahaha.

I was a bit sad when the way they portrayed how college life was.. I was dreaming of studying in Korea later on in life so I was afraid that it would be my future. Thankfully I read the Korean netizen response that actual college is nothing like that. They seem very positive with mature students and that made me happy. 

Lee Sang Yeon was a cutie. Choi Ji Woo is a bit frustrating. I am a crybaby myself but I find it's weird that she's crying so much and for a second, I thought I was watching a melodrama. 

Jay Park The truth is

The truth is.. I never noticed Jay Park in 2PM.. Back then, JunHo was my bias for stupid reason that he kinda look like Rain. hahaha.

I wished I made Jay Park as my bias then because right now I feel like kicking myself for liking anyone else but Jay Park. The way the scandal goes was bad but I'm glad that we are where we are right now because of that incident. 

Now Jay Park is part of my list of "MUST LISTEN"

I couldn't embed the video directly from blogger but do watch the official video on YouTube. The video itself is already subbed via CC and so please do support it!

Don't click the video above, it's still the correct song but I would prefer you to watch it directly on YouTube because that is part of what you can do to support Jay Park.

First Impression : Pied Piper

I love Shin Ha Kyun, I really do but I cannot make myself engage to this drama. It's just doesn't make me curious at all.

For non romance genre, I find myself wanting to be at least curious about what's going to happen next, not feeling like wanting the drama to be over already when it's only the first episode.

This might sound strange but I find the amount of English used in the first episode very off putting. I know.. I'm that person who searches for Korean celeb speaking in English for fun but this drama made me do the opposite. I don't think the English is bad because I do come from a country that has English as second language, broken English doesn't feel odd. On a daily basis, you won't hear me speaking proper English but I can be fluent though.

I could actually relate to the drama a bit.. Kidnap incident do happen in my country. Which doesn't help my curiosity.

I was excited for the drama because I do like the cast, Shin Ha Kyun was amazing in Brain, I thought thriller would be up in his ally. However there are part that makes him seems less cool and it kinda tarnish the image I have of him which is the biggest factor of me dropping this drama. I finally get why netizen dislike character like Jo Yoon Hee. I like it in My Husband Got A Family, but in this drama I just cannot see someone who is supposedly top in the class but is not 100% confident. I want a girl crush.. not someone that I need to take care of.

I will keep on checking the reviews of this show until the end. I hope it does gets better but for now, I'm not going to watch it anymore.

Signal

Someone should give multiple Daesang to Kim Hye Soo.

She has won KBS Daesang before but after this drama, I can't help but to want her to received another Daesang.
Too bad that this drama is in cable, TVN.

I think my first TVN drama was Oh My Ghostess and then Reply 1988. I have tried to watch other drama but I don't feel committed to follow dramas before 2015. I don't know why that I decided to sacrifice my sleeping hours until now.. oh well. I have changed.

Signal is the drama that I always see good reviews. I do see maybe 1 bad review but it was not enough to think that this drama isn't good. I like stupid light drama so Signal as a crime thriller fantasy drama did not really intrigue me. I thought that I would only watch it after it's done and I did and it was a good decision.

No worries, no spoilers here.. I think it's best to watch without knowing spoilers. I don't if it's because I did read the reviews or Detective Conan.. I kinda predicted the outcome. haha I wish I was genuinely surprise. Nevertheless, it was still a very intense solid drama. Even if crime thriller drama is not what you tune for in a drama, I still think you should try this drama. Solid plot, solid acting and very engaging. It's not really something you can marathon.. because of the intensity but you can't help but to watch it till the end.

If you have nothing better to do, do watch this drama. 10/10 would recommend.

The Battle of Wed-Thu Dramas

For the first time ever, I'm watching all 3 drama on the same time slot.

I've started with MBC One More Happy Ending, it's finale week and ended yesterday. KBS and SBS premier on the same week, KBS with Descendant of the Sun and SBS is Come Back, Mister now at 6th Episode.

One More Happy Ending is a romantic comedy staring Jang Nara, Jung Kyung Ho and Kwon Yul. I have always been a fan of Jang Nara so it was an easy decision to watch the drama. I've never watch Jung Kyung Ho but this drama is a nice introduction for me, I'll be looking forward to his next project. I'm familiar with Kwon Yool, I have watch him in two dramas, Brain and Angel's Revenge. I totally regretted watching Angel's Revenge lol. It's a daily morning drama, my first and last. haha never again. The reason I was very into this drama because Angel, the former idol group that consist Jang Nara, Yoo Da In, Yoo In Na, Seo In Young and cameo by Dara of 2NE1. I thought the idea is very cute. They even recorded "Loving You" and filmed it's MV. I suffer 2nd hand embarrassment from it..lol

The drama started out great but there are few parts I wish never happen. I just find them quite annoying. I still like the drama for other characters, I feel like other love stories were memorable and genuine.

SBS Come Back, Mister is fantasy comedy drama staring Rain, Oh Yeon Seo, Kim In kwon and Kim Sooro. I think Rain is doing great as an actor but I find him annoying in the drama. I skipped all of his part..which end up me having very little memory of the drama. I'm waiting for his character to be better but in a mean while, I love whenever it's Honey Lee and Oh Yeon Seo on the screen. I will rewatch it couple of times because they are just so cool. ahaha. Also the fact the bodyguard is quite a looker. haha I love his character the most out of all the male cast.

The leader in ranking, Descendant of the Sun.. Song Joong Ki comeback drama from army is a must watch.. because dude, Joongki is cute. Guys, there's the beauty Song Hye Kyo too. This drama is entirely pre produced and I'm hoping that this drama will not suck like Cheese. #neverforget I'm not a fan of the writer, she is a genius on delivering cheesy lines. urgh. However I find the SongSong couple doing just fine. That's why being super attractive helps. However, my girl crush.. Kim Jiwon is my scene stealer. I love her and I'm so glad she partnered up with Jin Goo who is great too. No cheesy here!

Next week, MBC will premier Goodbye Mr. Black and I probably won't be watching. I do like Moon Chae Won and Lee Jin Wook but I'll stick with romantic comedy for now. Catching up on MBC does take a bit of an effort.

Cheese in the trap

My favorite scene of the drama. This made my heart flutter so much!

This drama is confusing in terms of my emotion. For the first half of the series, I was crazily in love with everything about it and now that it's over.. I just wish I never started this mess.

This drama is adapted from a famous webtoon of the same name. I did read the webtoon whenever it's updated on the app..but I try to watch it without comparing. I don't expect it to be totally the same.

I guess I should just write why I love and hate the drama.

I love the actors in this drama. I felt like everyone is portraying their own characters like it was second to their nature. Lee Sung Kyung portrayal of Baek In Ha was a little overboard but I skimmed through her parts so I didn't find it memorable. Everyone else was just so good. I was never a university student so I like the fact I could imagine life as a student through the drama.

What I hate about the drama is the delivery of Yoo Jung story. I think the webtoon drama is about Hong Seol's POV on Yoo Jung's real personality. I still wish to know what's going on Yoo Jung so I'm just going to patiently wait for the webtoon to get my answer. While many viewers were disappointed by Baek In Ho stealing most of the scene, I did not hate it. I just wished Yoo Jung's character had a clear explanation instead of it being an open ending.

I'm glad to get to know the actors..but this drama does leave some sour taste.

1cm Mamamoo

I have no complaint at all for this song. I just love this song a lot.

The attitude in the song is genuine. This is how Mamamoo roll. LOL

Their confidence and talent in making this song is unrivalled. I cannot imagine other girl groups to pull off this kind of concept. This is how Mamamoo plays. The lyrics are funny but it's super creative.

The composition of the song is just all the elements that works so well because it has that familiarity. For once, I like when they say their name repeatedly. It was so fun!

You are me and I am you

When I think of Block B and especially Zico, I have this image of them being tough and very crazy fun. Imagine how surprised I was that this song was nothing like what I have imagine.

I think this is my favorite Zico's work to date. The song sounds super chill and it's catchy. The title is a mouthful but it's quite fun to sing. While I don't always enjoy his music, I do love how he writes his lyrics.

"Who come up with the word "Cringe"?" and "I used to listen to Hip Hop only but now I listen to Acoustic too"

The video of the song is adorable, though as I put on my director hat.. I thought how did they prep the store. lol. Are the props real? How much did they spend on props because they don't look like knock offs. I want to shop at the store. It's not big but it seems like they have everything I like.

The styling was on point. While it was similar but the gender style was very distinct. It felt natural instead of cartoon-ish. I like all the outfits but I don't think I could ever pull it off because it's too hot in Malaysia for me to wear it. It looks too thick!

Don't Forget - Crush feat Taeyeon of SNSD

Crush is definitely on my list of singers that I must listen to every single. I have his Crush On You album and it is one of my favorite album.

I love this tender lovely side of Crush. I think he is very earnest in delivering his emotion without it feeling too over dramatic. In his V app.. If I remembered correctly and understood properly (no subs..) he mention that this song is for the fans, especially the last line of this song.

"Don't Forget of this song"

That made me fangirl. I don't care it's cheesy but when a singer said they wrote a song with fans in mind, I just feel connected to the song. The lyrics for this song is just my style. I like the simplicity but it packs with a punch. Another line that I like is

"Perhaps time was jealous of our relationship"

I think it kinda makes no sense but I can't help but to ponder why he wrote it such way. Time is an enemy? I don't know.

I think the break before Taeyeon part is odd. I don't hate it but it does give me an impression that Taeyeon recorded the song separately which is not something I like as a fangirl but I do understand that Taeyeon is very busy. I'm starting to wonder how the thought process comes into making the song. Did the song had a collaboration in mind or is it something added at the last minute?

They do sound great together at the harmonies, I just wish it was more of a duet rather than a featuring.

I can't wait for the new album. I want more!

All About Mom review

I'm back being a fan of weekend dramas. haha

Though I probably won't start watching the follow up drama. I need to like the actors first then story and there is no actor that pulls in for me..based on the teasers alone. I probably watch first 2 episode before dropping it off completely.

I think it's worth mentioning that All About Mom is being compared to What's Wrong With My Family...I could see the similarities but I do think the focus on the being sick part was different. I did not mind the main character got sick.. I think it's part of life that people do get sick. I guess I would appreciate more if other illness was used.

I think the last 6 episode was the saddest drama I have ever seen. My tears just drop so naturally. I have come to love the characters despite the flaws and all.

I don't want to spoilt it here so if you have the time to watch 54 episode.. please do. It's a great story that captures a mother's love.

What2do - Dean featuring Crush and Jeff Bernat

Thanks to JRE of JREKML on YouTube, I got to know of Dean who is like the next big thing in hip hop and RnB scene. I have listen to every thing he has released and I do love his singing a lot.

I thought that his style is quite similar to Crush so I got excited when it was revealed that the two have collaborated!

This isn't the first time they collaborated, they did it with Junggigo's 24/7 track along with Zion.T and it was a great track obviously.

What2do is Dean's track with Crush and Jeff Bernat. A bit of background on Jeff Bernat, he is quite famous for his single "Call You Mine" (a lot of singers did the cover) and he has collaborated with several Korean singers/rappers as well. He is not Korean and I believe he isn't fluent.. so I was wondering how he's going to be included in the track.

Turns out he was in the chorus, which doesn't make the song odd. If Jeff was a rapper, it'd be easy to imagine. I am happy with the placement because I can follow the chorus easily.

As mention, I think Dean and Crush do sound quite similar. I knew it was Crush who started the song but I had to pay extra attention to find Dean's voice. After several listen, I do think they do have their own style but their voice is very similar that it does sound like one singer only.