HIGH4 (하이포) & what you need to know

New post about k-pop this week! I thought myself that I will be more diligent in writing more k-pop, but then I have my national exams coming this middle of the year (it is in April, teachers says), so maybe after this there will be no more posts for a while. Well... it depends!

Tell me, do you know about them?

HIGH4 is famous for debuting with the song "Not Spring, Love, or Cherry Blossom (봄, 사랑, 벚꽃말고)" along with IU, as I know IU is the one who offered the song to them because in the group there is the leader who is bestfriends with IU, his name is Kim Sunggu. I think, IU took a right choice to give the song to them and also sing with them. HIGH4 got a lot of recognition back then. The song even got #1 on music shows and charts. But after they released another song and a mini album, they are not really popular (I am sorry to say this, but it's true), which was a pity!

Why should you love them?

1. Listen to their song with IU "Not Spring, Love, or Cherry Blossom (봄, 사랑, 벚꽃말고)" It is amazing. Well I am a lover of a song that has an easy-listening feel to it, with the guitar sound layering it. If you are this kind of person, I am sure you will definitely love this song! But!



You have to pay attention to their vocals and the raps! Have to. For me, they really have that ability to sing and rap, and it is like putting two main vocals (Kim Sunggu & Myunghan) in the group with two main rappers in it (though Alex, the one with the pink hair, is getting the attention with the raps, but the other one, named really Im Youngjun improves in their new song)

I mean they got it, what's less is the popularity.



2. They released other two songs, the two of them has diverse vibes. HIGH4 release a classy song called "A Little Closer (해요 말고 해)" this time with Lim Kim. And I was like BOOM, the song can not beat their first song, because you know I am not a lover of the kind.

Their third song marks their 1st mini album release, it is called "Headache (뱅뱅뱅)" which I like because finally they released a playful song which also displayed their dance skills. Finally they are out to debut and showcase their skills to the stage!
For me this 뱅뱅뱅 song is really catchy and the M/V is cute too!



3. What is pushing me to write this post is that they released a new song!
This song attracts me since the first time I heard it and I'm like "Seriously I NEED TO write a post about it" so here am I.
The song is "Day By Day (비슷해)" which says that my days without you is not special, it just goes like 'that', it is the same day by day.

"Another song, another shade"
Because this song has another different vibe to it. They showcase the sadness of a relationship and they even cry in the music video.
The M/V itself is dark, monochrome. Really displays the sadness of the song. I extremely love the rap in the song and also the moment after the first chorus ends and the beat comes in. Seriously, I think I need to work in this field. It melts me everytime I hear it.


I really found it interesting in the part where Alex raps "We look like a perfect couple on the outside, but inside, we were like a bubble ready to burst" and a balloon pops. I like the video edits and it is fascinating to me. I just think the video needs a story inside it.


What a great song to start the year.

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I just wanna touch, feel, love, again.

BEAST new logo + new song "No More (이젠 아니야)"

I miss writing. I really have a lot of topics but I just can't arrange it to be 'readable' for you guys.

But, hey! I have one now. 

Guess who has a new song, new logo, and a new album coming up. 

BEAST. 비스트. The no longer B2ST. 

:: NEW LOGO ::

Cube is being a hardworking company nowadays with a new logo concept of BEAST that isn't oldskool and have a simple meanings. Do you know their history? Let me tell you. 

1. They appeared as a group called BEAST, with an infamous logo B2ST with 2 represents the E and A. But actually, it has meaning as the Boys of The East Standing Tall (????) (Question marks everywhere)

2. Even though before debut the comapny, Cube, changed its name to BEAST, the logo remains as B2ST. 

But now look at the modernized or.. simplified logo. It is made from their hangul name 비스트.. 

Erm do you understand? The 비 becomes only ㅂ with a sharp bottom like a capsized triangle in the logo, the 스 makes a triangle, and the 트 make a Σ symbol. 

:: NEW SONG ::

They are back with another love sickness themed song, they are really popular with a broken heart song, eh? Now, it's Not Anymore (이젠 아니야). A song about a couple who has broken up for months, but one of them is sucked at moving on.

"Why did you come to me again when I've already cooled down? I have no more warmth to share with you anymore."   "I'm not someone you can lean on anymore."

The wonderfulness you need to know:
The concept of the M/V. Cube is using Instagram Beastagram and let us see their love story through it. The actress is Lee Yubi if you haven't noticed and Junhyung played again as the main character. I think he still has all of the feels and make it as his song inspiration. ㅋㅋㅋㅋ
I just really like this concept, it's stick to the story of the song but expressing it with the modern technology. Applause to whoever the music video director is.

:: NEW ALBUM ::

Release soon on June the 16! (June is really my month /happy/) Of course with Junhyung as the producer.
Title Song is GOOD LUCK.
Will write a new post about it, do not worry!

P.s: I'm really sorry to Infinite for not writing about you guys! "Last Romeo" is actually really awesome too. They have risen from the song (Man In Love, Destiny) that I don't like. "Last Romeo" uses diverse instruments and you can hear all of it in your ears. Infinite is finally back to the "The Chaser" era that I love.
My favorite song from their album is "Shower (소나기)". It is definitely worth listening.

Orange Caramel - Catallena (까탈레나)

An unique comeback from the unique sub-unit group 'Orange Caramel'!

I really love the concept and the song is very addicting so I decide to make a post. 

Most of you maybe don't like 'Orange Caramel' very much. They are just like 'Crayon Pop' with those quirky and weird kind of concept, which doesn't get me at first. 

Orange Caramel songs like Bangkok City or Magic Girl are actually a good song too. I don't pay attention to their music video-which is actually funny-only the songs are catchy for my ears. 

This time, there is the music video on my youtube dashboard.. and the teasers are making me curious. Because they are already giving us a 'sushi' concept. They are dancing on a sushi plate alongside with some wasabi. And also, there is a scene where they are in a styrofoam box, the one that you often see in supermarkets (I'm not good at explaining). Here's a picture.

Some of you may not like the songs, but before I come further with my explanation, here's the music video! Don't forget to turn on the CC for english lyrics! 

The music video itself is telling us what Catallena means and the adaptation into the sushi concept. 

Lizzy said "Since 'Catallena' is a relatively new slang word, we didn't know what it was at first. It refers to someone that is childish and picky but strangely attractive. The lyrics also carry the meaning of the word".

There is maybe one of your friends that is perfectly fit for what Catallena means. (Look around, there will be one). A person that is really annoying, but you can't help it that you want to be like him/her. That he/she is so attractive yet charming.
In the video, you can see the orange caramel members and in addition the catallena which is an octopus. The octopus has a higher class than the OC's members (which is a mackerel, salmon, and shrimp). Orange Caramel wants to be like the octopus, which has a higher price and is loved by everyone.
But we also see that the octopus is so arrogant and showing off his 'expensiveness'.

In the end, there are costumers who come to the sushi house and eats everything except the mackerel, salmon, and shrimp. So the real human Orange Caramel come and eats themselves.
They are crying in happiness because of the dish. I think it tells us to realize that even though we can't be the 'octopus', we have to be grateful to have our own charms and be happy with it!

My analysis is somehow correct, isn't it?

2NE1 - Crush

2NE1 is back!
It is my first time writing for them (hello, it is also the 2nd full album after 4 years). Their comeback is a big scene to the K-pop music and the fact that the
come back time is the same as Girls' Generation makes the scene even hotter.
I am not a big fan, but I love their music, I love their styles, I love the girls... it is more than enough to write this, right?

The first time you hear the album, you'll be like "The album totally screams 2NE1."

Actually the first ones that I listen to the most are "GOTTA BE YOU (너 아님 안돼)" and CL's solo song called "Mental Breakdown/멘봉 (MTBD)" which is a common slang words for Koreans. CL's rap is freaking awesome plus the track itself makes you want to dance all over the place. Meanwhile, GOTTA BE YOU is a catchy song with a beautiful intro that hits you into it.

Another track that I DEFINITELY recommend to you is: Come Back Home.

The lyrics scream a sad story about a girl who ask his boy to come back. What is the most fascinating about this song is the Music Video. Guys. I really love the video..... Like, seriously.
Sci-fi type of movie has always been my thing and 2NE1 using that concept is so fitted to them.
More about it, the song sounds reggae-ish (and from what I know, it is also a trap hybrid genre song <which I don't understand a thing about the genre>). I love this song..and of course the M/V.
I am going crazy with the chorus part, the graphic is perfect. CL's rap part after that is infinitely perfect. I feel like watching a futuristic short movie.

“Come Back Home” is the name of one of the biggest Korean songs from the ‘90s, by Seo Taiji & Boys, which YG [Yang Hyun-suk, YG Entertainment’s CEO] was a member of. We thought it would be cool to shout out [the original] “Come Back Home” in dedication to YG.

The music video release was delayed because of the graphic issues. Even though it is late, the high quality videos indicates that they work hard for it. It actually makes me glad that they delayed the video release.
You have to listen to the UNPLUGGED Version of Come Back Home. It has a different vibe sounds sadder than before but still screaming 2NE1.
The song in the Come Back Home M/V is actually the mix of the two.



You have to listen to the other songs like "착한 여자 (Good To You)" that is Dara's favorite and also "살아 봤으면 해 (If I Were You)"". There are 10 songs in total... I think you have to listen them all.
All the songs are totally bringing me in to their styles. Everytime I hear the album, it is like a party in my head.

You have to read these articles for more:
An Interview with K-Pop Favorites 2NE1 and Their New Videos for "Happy" and "Come Back Home" by noisey
9 Reasons to Love 2NE1's 'Crush' Album by FuseTV

p.s. They will release 4 videos in total. Hyped! 
p.s.s. World Tour is coming. It's titled 'All Or Nothing' or AON, and Indonesia is one of their stops. The concept is also futuristic and I really want to see their concert live.

Block B (블락비) Very Good mini album

{The Mischievous Dazzling Stars}

Please support them by watching the music video. They are so close to winning the music shows. 
This is the only tremendous gift that BBCs can give to Block B.

Feel the urge to post this, despite the deadline for the 1st chapter of the novel project.
BLOCK B! The block buster is back in a new entertainment. (I'm glad they are out)
Seriously welcome to the hallyu world again. It has been a year I haven't seen them on the stage and it is totally stunning.
Their charisma on the stage since they debuted is still there.

They bring back the mischievous characters inside their soul. Especially expressing it through a song 'VERY GOOD'. Telling that they are the king, and like the song, that they are very very good.
The beats are killing it. The music video is also really good and creative. The idea of making Park Kyung's head is inside the plate is hilarious. But but the part when there is a girl with a big... is a no.
Besides that nothing is a pooper. They enjoyed every single bit of their parts in the video, everthing is cool.

If I introduce the title song, the main theme is that you can point out a ‘ROCK’ sound at the beginning, and then an electric synthesizer sound is emphasized in the chorus. You might be able to hear and feel the largeness of the song in its entirety, but it has a lot of very diverse parts to it. So honestly, I have the greed of wanting to have everyone listen to each detail. 

-Zico (cr. Source: Naver Music Special ;Translated By: Youngha@ BLOCKBINTL bontheblock.tumblr)

The song is totally unexpected, because earlier before they released the song 'VERY GOOD', they went on a deep song called 'Be The Light (빛이 뒤어죠)', which still have the hip hop vibe, but wrapping it with a soothing voice. Meet Taeil the man.

For 'Be The Light', I fell in love at the first time I heard it. IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL.
I am more surprised that Zico, the leader himself, made the song. This song has the piano playing at the front, and it is just so not Zico. But when the beat comes in, it sounds like him.
I knew he's talented, and he made slow songs too.. Like 'Movie's Over' but this time it has a different sense and fortunately I love it soooo deeeeeep.




The lyrics itself says that we are the light. Means BBCs (name for the fans) are the light. You know, they woke up from the controversies and learnt a lot. This song is made for the BBCs who are there and give them support.

"Be the light, shine on my black and hidden heart. Melt me from being frozen

So that I’ll be so dazzling, that no one else can look at me." cr 

I am in love. This song is so wonderful.
What is sad is... People don't really catch this song. They don't give it a try to listen. Please, like just once it won't kill you. Maybe I look so pathetic, but they work so hard. Can you please give it a try?

Those are not the only songs that are good. They released a mini album, which consist only 4 songs in total (instrumental is not included).

Park Kyung, another rapper from the group, also have song which is sung by him and it is featuring my favorite indie K-pop group 'Urban Zakapa'. It is none other than the only woman in the group, Jo Hyuna, who is known to have an impressing voice.

The song 'When, Where, What, How (언제 어디서 무엇을 어떻게)' kinda have the jazzy feel to it, and the lyrics are so good! Started with Park Kyung's low voice, it attracts us in. And then the beat goes in. Jo Hyuna's voice is a thumbs up for me.

Last track called 'Nice Day' has a more hip hop beat, some what playful but not as playful 'Very Good'. A nice ending for the mini album. 'Have a nice day!'

Block B never failed to impress me.


p.s: sorry, I can't make out my promise for the BTS' drawing.

BTS (방탄소년단) 'N.O' 'O!RUL8,2?'

Since I missed my writing 'moments' to talk about Infinite's concert last week (I WATCHED THEM omg I need to spazz), let me review the nou album of Bangtan Sonyeondan (방탄소년단), or also called BTS. Have I told you about them before?

As I said, they just released their new album. You haven't heard of them? Of course, they are still rookies but they released their full album in such a hurry. They are only 4 months old, seriously.

But even though they are rookies, the album is very well-produced. The leader himself, Rap Monstar, joined in the production.. most of the songs in the album (except for the skit and the outro).

We finally found another finely packed group. It's actually kind of surprising for me. They are from BIGHIT entertainment, and I didn't think it would come out with a hip-hop group. But now they are like the best rookies for 2013. Aren't you agree?

Ok. I really want to introduce them first to you guys. (+ sharing my fanarts) but since my fanarts has not done yet, and my school's schedule is so hectic I decide to make it about next week.

Let me review the album. The album is called 'O!RUL2,8?' or 'Oh! Are You Late Too?'.

They have only released two albums so far. But most of them are talking about DREAMS. On their debut song, they said 'What is your dream?' in the title track 'NO MORE DREAM'
And now in the title track 'NO' they are telling us, giving us some advice.. "Don't be trapped in someone else's dream" "Will good cars or house bring us happiness?"

It's like telling me, what is your exact dream? Where is your happiness come from? Are you living someone else's dream?

Adults tell me that hardships are only momentary
To endure a little more, to do it later

Everybody say NO!
It can’t be any later
Don’t be trapped in someone else’s dream
It has to be now or never
We still haven’t done anything

They are our representative, the teens who are 'rebelling' against people's opinion about our own life, our own dream. A big toss to BTS.

The second track called 'We On' boosts out their confidence! I like the song. With the thick hip hop feel to it + awesome rap skills. Same goes to 'If I Ruled The World', but this one has a very nice beat, and I love the beginning of the melody! *I just seen the english lyrics, and oh how perfect they are* Rap Monstar, Suga, and J-Hope are alive.
How I love these kind of songs :")
intermezzo: suddenly miss my Block B boys.... and they are coming back on October!

NEXT is COFFEE. It is the remake of Cafe Latte by Urban Zakapa. It is like my favorite song from a K-Indie group. Do you know how I felt when I first listened to the audio preview? :""")))


I love the original version and this version too. Also the remake that Geeks did for Cafe Latte is also good. Kind of the same because they also added the rap parts.
But, Bangtan's 'Coffee' is the most upgraded version of Cafe Latte. Because they don't use the guitar or the piano melody from the original, adding so much hip-hop feel to it.

AND HERE COMES MY 2 FAVORITE SONGS FROM THE ALBUM.
They are an awesome song for having fun!




That's all! The last song actually called 'Luv In Skool' just as an outro of the album and it has a slow beat on it. It's a perfect outro after all the madness!

Will be back for the next Bangtan post! :)

The Dangerous B.A.P: Badman

It was Indonesia's 68th Birthday, or the Independence Day like two  days ago. But I haven't celebrate it properly. Because I have to attend my best friend's birthday. By the way, happy birthday my very own country. Hope we can do well in developing you. :)


Is it been such a long time?
I just keep longing for writing here. I kept thinking about a topic, B.A.P's new mini album: BADMAN.
I am not an avid fan but their latest songs are hip!

It is B.A.P!
They released an M/V a week ago. The music video was taken in Detroit. The place is freaking awesome. I just love how Detroit is such a match with their song concept. Everything was dark but still with the touch of hip hop sick beat.
The song 'Badman' itself is sooo B.A.P. Of course because it's made by the leader himself, Bang Yongguk. Have I told you about him before? He is awesome.

I really love the beats on 'Badman'. After 2 or 3 times listening to the audio (I just watched the M/V like only twice) I absolutely digging it. It brings back to the time when I was so into Block B and their albums, all I want is just to repeat all of them. Really.

This 'Badman' track has so many charms and the fierceness is perfect. The track is different with One Shot. For me, One Shot has more a drama-like feeling and so arranged rather than Bad Man which is more free kind of like video.. Showing us the 'bad side' and not really arranged in a clear story line.
In One Shot, you can see them acting in the drama. Well here in Badman, they were using so many people to act in this one whole place. And what? The B.A.P members were only watching the scene... There was a freaking fights and some kind of war.... What are you doing, exactly?

Oh and Badman has this dance break and also an Indian melody in it.... You have to listen!
See the video and tell me your opinions and what's lacking and what's not.




Soooo back to the review. I love the other tracks.
Try to listen to the songs please! If you like dance genre or hip-hop, you should definitely listen to this album!
Even for the intro, you will be welcomed by the fierce Whut's Poppin' with their awesome rapping skills.
And another favorite in this album is Excuse Me. The lyrics itself spreads the awesomeness and their confidence. Well the lyrics aren't that 'nice' but I like it because I feel that braveness and confidence for singing this song. It's not easy, I think. Because the lyrics are about criticising the K-Pop industry about 'what is going on exactly with the industry?' It IS arrogant. But I don't think they are criticising the other groups.
They are shouting 'We are different' 'This is our kind of music' and something harder than that, sharp and mean. CLICK HERE for the lyrics.




For the slow song, you have to try Coffee Shop. It has a very different vibe with the other tracks.
Also their fifth track Bow Wow featuring Secret's Sunhwa is different too. It is more cute and it reminds me to their song 'Stop It'.
The last track is Hurricane, which was released earlier than the other song (except Coffee Shop which was released even before Hurricane). It's dubstep people! I'm amazed that they are brave enough to pull this song. I'm like in the club, dancing to the rhythm... At first I don't like this song so much, but now it's a very nice song to dance to.. You just want to nod along.

Beast 'Shadow (그림자)'

Once again, one of my favorite boyband come back from their hiding. Last year they brought us into the party world. And now it is changing 180 degrees to a melancholy upbeat song.

Just like 2 years ago, Fiction. This one is also a sad song. But what extinguish them is that now, the title song 'Shadow' has more dark and gothic vibe. Celebrating summer with a dark concepttt~

At least they tried something new. This album is produced by Junhyung (still with some help from Kim Taejoo), but I'm so happy to listen to the songs that Junhyung produced...
I also need to mention that Yoseob was helping all lyrics-writing process. (mainly chorus)

Who can not be proud? It is a rare opportunity to listen to the song they made. This is perfection.


Actually, I don't really like the song at first. You know what, I even forgot at the day (19th July) when they released the M/V. .....being a horrible fan.
The song is soooo dark. Not to my liking. But did anyone know how I got into VIXX? Beacuse of their talent of pulling those vampire dark concept. Plus their song isn't bad at all.
This happened to Beast. I was at shock. I knew that they were going to pull a dark concept, but I was not being prepared. Who knew they'd pull that strong and deep dark vibe?
First impression: Too strong. I couldn't imagine.
...... But now it happens again~ I am listening to it once again and listening to the songs on the album again.
Not bad for a first timer album producer like Junhyung.

The M/V is awesome guise! I love the dark and how it is fit to the song. Love the figure, who is kind of creepy. And the girl is creepy too, but she's pretty.
I love how the girl dancing at the back............ is she the same girl?

And what a great effect you use Cube Ent. I think it's your first time using that effect, isn't it? But I like it very much.
Especially when it's used at Junhyung's rap part at the back. I LOVE IT. Except his eyes.......... which turn all-white in just a second. That's horror. His part is my favorite!! The moving camera and the two-scenes (?) at his rap part... is a thumbs up.
But HAHAHA that dog.

What I dislike is their earrings. It is a definite NO. That is clearly not your style, don't put it on........

Hmm I love the eye shadows... (Shoot. It looks good on Hyunseung. Or maybe everyone.)

Dongwoon's part is a favorite. Need to see it live!

And this city scene. I love it. But it is only a CG, yeah right? I don't think it is real... the cities, the buildings. But the statue at the back is cool. Though it's so big and creepy.

A bonus. I just want you too see the cute Yoseob goes all muscular because of his hobby, boxing. Oh lol.

And I will be back with a review of the album! Really need to review that because it's Junhyung's work!!

Infinite 'DESTINY'

I feel like I have to post something, because school is coming.
Goodbye times for fangirling, goodbye times for watching.. I have to stay focus..? (can't believe I said that, that's maybe not gonna happen until September coming)

Why? I am so excited. Almost everyday, I think about INFINITE's concert 'One Great Step' World Tour in Indonesia. It is on 31st August!

The point is, I need to gather money for buying the ticket. Let's hope that it won't be sold out just yet. I'll be an annoying blabber and a crybaby if I don't get the ticket. My mind's been panicking. How can I get the ticket?
Let's just hope and pray so I'll get my festival ticket... Pretty please.

And I have to thank Woollim for not forgetting us Indonesian Inspirits.


PLUS WHAT..
They released a new M/V! (and a new single album, may I add)
They shot it in Universal Studio.. which is awesome. They used the movie set for Inception and Transformer filming, and it is huge. They are the first korean artist who used the set. Fascinating, isn't it?


Destiny M/V and album REVIEW!



I love it so far!
If you listen to the song 'DESTINY', it got a kind of weird opening, with the visual, L, singing. But then (I really love this part) Sunggyu opens the song with his eargasm voice (oh my bias), and I really like the flow! When he sings 'For you~' Kya.
And of course, Sungjong and Sungyeol get their parts and I'm not disappointed with that. They look oh so manly. YAY Sungjong you handsome.
I'm happy they are back with this kind of song. Because truthfully I don't really like their 'Man in Love' song.


LIKE, GREAT JOB WOOLLIM. HOORAY WOOLLIM.


They released Infinite's Destiny M/V on 13.07.16 and it's named Version B. Whoops. That means, you got the Version A. Please release it soon, don't try to troll us. Ha.

The song 'Destiny' have an annoying intro. You will listen some kind of wind sound and it's annoying..... But when you got into Sunggyu's opening part.... Those sounds..... is love. I really love this part more than the chorus. But the chorus isn't bad! And also Sunggyu's 'Cause you're my destiny' part is awesome. Plus the 'oooo' part in the chorus. Kya.


Second song: Inception. Funny and unusual intro.... But it goes well with their voices. The chorus is missing something, I think. But the further I go, the more I love it.....





Third song: 너에게 간다. This. is. Perfection.
I love this song so much, besides 'Destiny'. Their voices are like whispering to me.... Slow beat, but then you meet an awesome chorus... and is closed with a slow beat again. I don't know what to tell or what to complain. :')




Fourth song: 엄마.
Not really my kind of ballad song, because I still like 'Only Tears' better. But Inspirits around me couldn't wait for this song, there was so many of them waiting for this song.
I only love the chorus. It is perfect......~




A bonus for those who are reading.... Destiny M/V making!



Plus plus plus Beast are coming back too, on 19th July. I'm sure that I'm gonna review their new FULL album, which is produced by Yong Junhyung himself. What a masterpiece.




AND... Sooorryy can't find the audios that aren't blocked in youtube. Why don't you try to listen at melon? :)

[130622] Lotte Shopping Avenue 'Grand Opening': VIXX & GLAM (part 2)

Back again with part 2!

Though I told you that I'd be posting my photos and my videos of the event, I don't think I want to.
It is kind of blurry, and I really don't like the quality. Plus I'm not in the mood of editing the photos, keeping the image good..... ah, no thanks.

If you want the photos, just tell me. Maybe I'm gonna post some in part 3, (not plannning to make the post, but oh well.. I'll try.) because there is a close photo of Leo. So close. But because of my extreme zoom-in, it gets noisy and I can see the dots floating everywhere.
Yah, we'll see.

(I arrange the videos as the same rundown of the event!) (scroll till the last vid please!)

The first one is when GLAM came to the judging seats.

Second is when VIXX was judging the last group of Team B, FIXX, covering On & On. See their expressions!




My video! Close enough? They went to the dressing room to touch up and then perform.




I like that!


It's VIXX time people! Found the HD vids.



THE LAST ONE. I should have put it in the middle.
But save the best for the last ㅋㅋㅋ
Look at Leo~


Credit goes to.
Juwita Nurwanti@youtube, gongjunim09@youtube; kim Tiara@youtube; my own channel clarchrs@youtube; Liesa Lie@youtube; devi mailariani@youtube; Auli Cinantya@youtube; hae jom@youtube

Enjoy :3

[130622] Lotte Shopping Avenue 'Grand Opening': VIXX & GLAM (part 1)

Need to write this now. It is currently midnight. Past midnight. Exactly is 12.13.
Now here's the story.

I just watched VIXX live performing with my own eyes. Plus GLAM too.
There was an event from Lotte Shopping Avenue in Jakarta which is just opened on 22nd June. Grand opening with the guests, Super Junior's Lee Donghae and Kangin who only came for like 15 minutes because they're absolutely couldn't perform with just 2 persons so they just attend a fansign from the Lotte Duty Free.
Well I don't really care about them. And I didn't met them. I was eating at Pizza Hut when they arrived at the mall LOL.
The other guests were VIXX and GLAM.

You know, VIXX. The one who sing On & On and hyde (from jekyll and hyde concept). I'm a fan of them, I am in their fandom. They are gorgeous. How can they be so white, milky skin? (except N, the leader, who has a dark skin. Not really dark, but just dark for Korean people.)

GLAM and VIXX were the judges for a Dance Cover Contest/K-POP Festival in Gangwon 2013. It's taking place in Lotte Shopping Avenue because the dance cover festival need one group to represent their own country in the finale in Gangwon.

I did't really enjoy it, since it was too crowded plus it was a free event. I just want to see my VIXX (and GLAM).

GLAM did the judging for the Team A while VIXX did the Team B.
So GLAM went first to their seat, missing one person. And I think it was Dahee because maybe she was filming for 'Monstar'. Miso, the maknae, giving us the most fanservice. Well all of them do. They looked to the crowds at their back and also at their left and right.
They were giving us aegyo, and Zinni waving at us. When the crowds said to them to do Kwiyeomi Player, they did it. I don't really see who did it =.=
I took some pictures, but most of them are Zinni since she was the one I could see from my place.

Before moving to Team B. There were S.O.S and S4. I don't really care since I was saving my place for taking pictures of VIXX.

And OMG.

I was so close to Leo. Just a few row, about 3 or 4 more row of people I could freakingly touch him. Their skin are so white. And also they were wearing a white suits for hyde performance.
When the competition goes, there was a group who covering After School's BANG, one of the contestant gave a wink to the crowd (he's a guy though).

And when VIXX gave the commentaries, N asked "Who did you give the wink to?" 

"다 (All of you)" meaning the contestant gave it to all member of VIXX. 

N said, "뜨거워요 (It's hot)" LOL

While a group was covering Girl's Generation's I Got A Boy, I saw N smiling. Maybe his fanboy side rose again, seeing the fake Seohyun on the stage.

And I got a very clear video of VIXX walking from their seats to the dressing room. It can't be considered as so close though, but who cares. At least, I SAW VIXX.


SHABAAM.
They performed the songs and I got the videos, people. Using my dad's Samsung SIII Mini which was kinda blurry. By the way, I got GLAM's video when they were performing I Like That and Party(XXO) too!
That's it.

I was so close to their dressing room. Unfortunately, I can't record video or take a picture of them running from the dressing room to the stage (when they were gonna perform). It was closer than the video I took huee.
I have to save my place for video-ing the performance. It's my sister who saw it. She didn't even have the chance to give my fanart to VIXX. Like, they were running like they are too scared because of the crowds.

Also. GOOD NEWS HONGBIN AND ZINNI SHIPPERS. They were sitting next to each other on the final competition! And I heard Hongbin seeing Zinni like a sec and some cameras took it. Need to find evidence though.


Tagging this post with concert since it was LIKE a concert. Totally. Unless it is free.
Will post the photos and videos on the next post.
Publishing this in the morning (sorry guise, I just posted this now)!
Sorry for the long post!

Birthday, 130608!

Hula, it's my birthday and I'm gonna tell you that I had the best birthday present ever.
Not in a particular order.
#1. I got a running man jacket from my friend. :)
#2. Beast won Music Core. THIS IS HUGE.

Like the most unexpected thing. Who thought the song '괜찮겠니' (a.k.a Will You Be Alright?), the song that they don't promote, won? W.O.N?
I know it's just a k-pop thing again, people who hate k-pop will totally bored with me fangirling....
But it is really a great present for me.

I personally don't really like the song. Though I've been repeating the song in my head for like all day. (I just need time to let it grow in me)
I know it is really a 'Beast' style of song. Kinda sound like an old song. The style that Beast's done the most. That probably why I am so surprised. How could they won first?
The power of B2UTYs are jjang.
Just for you information, they also won #1 on Billboard Korea. YEAHHA.

Beast will be back in July. But they are gonna hold a showcase for their comeback in June 20th. Everyone can join, I think. But only koreans, of course ;(

Here's the full audio for 괜찮겠니!





Take back what I've just said. Okay?
I love the song. ㅋㅋㅋ
Written by Junhyung for a 'certain someone'. Go back together with Hara!

Thoughts of "Monstar" (몬스타)

I've done my final test! You think the school is done and I'll have my long holiday? Scratch that. In fact, I will  be leaving the school and my house (and that includes internet) for 10 days, gonna spend the time in Klaten, Yogyakarta. But I'm excited! Leaving the house won't be that bad right?

Back to my post. Let's talk about a new k-drama, the one that I've been crazy into.
It is called MONSTAR. Being aired in TVN (the one who aired Flower Boy Next Door and Reply 1997, which are precisely my favorites) and Mnet. This is the first drama series from Mnet.

Just a glimpse from episode 2. Actually you can watch all of the singing from Mnet's channel in youtube. For those who don't want to spend their time on watching the drama...

(spoiler alert)
I'm into it, 1) because of the rapper of BEAST, Yong Junhyung, is the main cast. 2) it is related to music, just like Dream High, but it is totally different. 3) hot guys.  whoops.

The first episode was impressive.
He plays as Yoon Seolchan, an idol from a group called MIB, and is famous. And was filming a drama which was taking place in his own school. He messed up and ...here comes trouble~ Junhyung was kissed by his sasaeng fan (someone who is gone 'crazy' of their idol, literally). He got a big problem and the CEO told him to attend the school to quiet the media. Can't tell you more than that.
More like, don't know how to explain.

Up there is Junhyung and the female main cast, Ha Yeonsoo. She plays as Min Seyi. She looks so innocent and plays the guitar so well! She does what she likes to do. 

I don't know where has she been, she has great skills. 

Meet hot guy #1.

He is a class president. Who is the same class as Seolchan and Min Seyi. I know that he has a thing with Seyi, and it takes time for Seyi to realize it. Great at playing cello and guitar. I think he is great at piano too. No kidding. What a great choice. 

His name is Kang Haneul. Playing as Jung Sunwoo. 

This is what I mean as in 'hot guys'. Meet BTOB. Oh no, wait, it's MIB. Or maybe Junhyung and friends. They are supporting roles.... or cameos. 

There is way more 'hot guys' than these. Hmm 2 or 3 more? I think you should watch the drama? Hihi. 

Stop it with the hot guys topic. Let's end this now. 

For me, the plot is awesome. I always love this kind of drama.
Recommended to watch if you have the time. Because the story is an extraordinary one. :D


p.s. Congratulations to Akdong Musician for becoming a part of YG family. I support you!

Part 2: Eru First Concert in Indonesia

It is May people! I finally have the time to put up these photos, well just a tiny updates but I hope you like what I took.

With Sule. It was amazing to see one of our comedian on the same stage with Eru XD

Singing 'High High'

He surprisingly sang various popular k-idol songs like Sorry Sorry, Fantastic Baby, and a lot more! We (of course) sang along, and the venue has gone mad.
At the end of the song, he was like 'Just lie tonight. Is Eru better than Big Bang? Better than Super Junior? Better than 2NE1?' And we say lied by saying YES OF COURSE.

Then he sang his most well known song 'Black Glasses'.
But before that, He was crying.
He didn't thought the response of the concert would be like that. He was happy for the fact that a lot of people came to the concert, not expecting for more.
And while we were screaming his name.... He cried.
:''')

Favorite! 

Have so many ideas, reviews and opinions in my head, but I really need to take care of my 'me time' by watching more and more videos and variety shows... plus a new K-Drama. Be back later! 

BONUS! Not the best, but the closest picts that I got.

Dum dum dum dum! Ailee!!

Part 1: Eru First Concert in Indonesia

It's Eru first concert and it's in Indonesia, my lovely country.

Such an honor to be there my friends and sister, watching him from the very front row. Front. Yes. Definitely in front of the stage. KYAAA *screaming like a little girl*

Got at the venue super super early, and had to wait for about 3 until 4 hours until the gate opened. 

I am not actually one of Eru's fan, but seeing him performing makes me want to be one of them.

Concert info:

Took place in Lapangan D, Senayan. Though it is outdoor, felt so hot and sweaty. 

The gate opened late, they said 5.30 but opened it an hour after that. 

The show started at 7.30

The ticket price is so cheap!

It is an neatly arranged concert, it is better than Music Bank. Though it is the same promoter. 

My camera sucks, so the pictures that I took is 50% failed and blurry. Here's some of them:

Saying HI! 

The Queen Ailee is taking the stage. 

Baechigi ft. Ailee - Shower of Tears.

Mighty Mouth's Shorry J plus the man of the night, singing one of my favorite song, Tok Tok. 

I was jumping and enjoying Shorry's stage. He is 대박.

I knew him through his collab with Junhyung's BEAST in 'Hate You', then I saw him when he performed in Music Bank Jakarta.
Just recognized his cool charms at the concert! :)

......Part 2 coming up soon. 

Akdong Musician

Found a topic. It's about K-pop (again). Listen to this one. Not another typical group, but a new adorable duo.

(Their audition in Kpop Star 2)


They are rookies. Well, they haven't debuted yet. They are one of the Kpop Star 2 contestant, a TV competition and the winner gets a chance to choose their own company, the choices are the 3 big (JYP, SM, YG). This duo won the competition! I'm freaking happy because you know I'm one of the acoustic enthusiast.

Akdong Musician is so talented. I fell in love with them. They sang their own composed song. Well not their. I mean the big brother. Oh..ho I haven't told you yet.

Akdong Musician is a familly duo. It's a Lee family, with a one loving brother and one cutie little sister. Call them Chan Hyuk and Soo Hyun. The brother is a genius of composing. I mean like......
They haven't debuted yet and 4 of their performances went to the chart. Do not forget that three of them actually got first in music charts. How awesome is that? :")

They need to be KNOWN and to be praised because all of their hard works.

(.....about 4 months later)
This song is called Foreigner's Confession. MY CURRENT FAVORITE SONG. What a wonderful lyrics.

But the thing is:
They have to choose one of the company. But none of them is good for them...in my opinion. In allkpop, the article about their winning, most of the comments don't agree of them joining the big 3. And some of the threads are talking about this too.
First. Don't go to SM. It's so rare to see the artists compose the song for their own album, right? Then what will happen to their composed song? Go to the dump?
Second. About YG. They let you compose your own song. But their style, I think not close enough to Akdong? But I think it's good enough. Because I trust YG's style more than JYP's.
Third. JYP. They are good, better than the two. But I don't think it matches to Akdong. They will let you compose, of course. But the thing is, I don't think JYP can manage Akdong well. Because they have so many artists plus need to mention that the last two rookies don't really attract people much. I'm afraid. It's just like something is off if Akdong joins JYP.

The people on the comments or threads want them to go to Nega Network, which is Lunafly's entertainment. Or FNC entertaiment. That's what great. Or maybe go to smaller company with a great quality. Like Busker Busker's company. That suit them the most.

Okay, just..
Let them choose their own company, shall we?

Infinite is back: Man in Love

Huraaaay my boys are back!

For those who are new to Infinite: (Left to right) Sungyeol, Sungjong, Hoya, L, Sunggyu, Woohyun, Dongwoo)
Does someone catch your eyes? 

Kinda worried for their not-so-strong concepts. I knew this is going to be happened someday. And boom! Days after the mubank, Woollim released an image teaser.
Why it has to be after Music Bank? Like, really?

It's a happy cheerful song. I worried so much, will it be great? Just like their drama kind of strong concept?
So far, I think it is.

About the song: Easy explanation. It's about what a man will do if they're in love.
It's actually so cute, seeing them trying hard to get what their woman want in a romantic way.

Lovely leader and my bias! 

Main vocal, Namu!

Lee Sungyeol! Man in Love concept suits him and maknae the best. 

Bubbly rapper Jang Dongwoo~

Hoaegi.

Photography enthusiast, L. 

Maknae Jong! (n_n)

The song is awesome. I keep replaying the M/V for like ten times after it uploaded yesterday. Sooo of course it's attached now in my head. In the process of gluing the lyrics too. *okay, so fanatic*
Sweetune you did an awesome job. I bet you composer-guys are proud that your song actually got an all-kill for the first time. Thank you for the song.

Well, there's something unusual about them. The beat of the song is awesome. And I love how H dance together in the first part and bridge part. But, I still think the dance is so so fast, seriously. I've just watched their two performances actually.... But it's just...
Okay. Forget it.

My boys are killing it!!

Try to listen to this, at least once. Please :))


Got all the photos from infinite's official website. Go! ifnt7.com