Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Run - Epik High
Sometimes I just want to run away from my life and just be free like the wind, but I know that it's impossible for me. So this song always helps me to run away from life mentally. That's why I love Epik High, not only for their music but for the meaning of the music.
When this started playing, I went EH DID I CLICK ON THE WRONG LINK lol. It’s pretty different from what we usually hear from them and I was kind of put off by that at first, but on multiple listens, I am really, really, REALLY liking this song. The chorus is so catchy. And the MV was really well done, I loved the storyline! ♥ The ending where he smiles for half a second made me happy. (And OMG I must be the last person to know that Epik High is producing a boyband a;sdlkfjlk. That’s awesome. The lead actor in this MV is one of the members and he is a major cutie, haha. Can’t wait to see them debut!)
Before U Go - TVXQ
Not going to lie, I was squealing when the music video teaser came out. And I don’t squeal for anything. Not necessarily because the concept was all that great – it was clearly inspired by Athena and considering how SM basically monopolized the hell out of Athena, I refuse to give them creativity points for a concept that is, essentially, recycled. No, the squealing was primarily for two reasons:
One, hotties wielding firearms. And doing windmill kicks. And being angsty. Need I go on.
Two, A VIDEO THAT DOESN’T FOLLOW THE SM ENTERTAINMENT MUSIC VIDEO FORMULA®?! The world must be ending.
SM hasn’t released a drama-style music video since, what, Zhang Li Yin’s last album in 2007? Granted, if you look at the raw structure of the MV for “Before U Go,” you’ll notice that it really doesn’t deviate too far from SM’s Music Video Formula. But they sure did a good job of hiding it this time.
Mirotic - TVXQ
I also happen to really, really, REALLY like the song. It sounds like a gigantic hit but it's not generic or bland - it's brilliant.
The melody takes a little time to digest but by the end of the song you'll want to play the whole thing again at full volume but what surprised me the most was the chorus and how brilliantly short and snappy it was. It wasn't done the wrong way and it didn't sound like it was forcing you to like the song, it sounded brilliantly in-your-face. 2000's R&B at it's best, if I may say so. Mirotic seems like a very heavy song on the surface but if you actually take time to listen to it well, it doesn't seem that heavy at all. The best part of this song is the middle 8 and even though it comes really really late in the song(you put it in the 50 seconds?) AND after a rap part, it's probably the most stunning thing in the already brilliant song.
And they really sell the song - the video's convincing. I mean the dancing(which is part of what makes them a great boy band..), the chaining themselves to walls and drowning in water really helps sell the thing. No wonder the album where this came from(also called Mirotic) was the biggest-selling album of 2008 in South Korea.
Lucifer - SHINee
One of the first things I thought while watching SHINee’s new “Lucifer” video was, “Something like this can only exist within Kpop.” It’s culturally acceptable for these guys to be somewhat androgynous (while remaining masculine). Their style is so strange, but I love it.
It’s fierce! Work it, boys! I love the choreography and adore the video’s focus on it. For a fierce song like this, Don’t give me videos with plots; just give me the dance and nobody gets hurt
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
I am the Best - 2NE1
With veteran director Seo Hyun Seung (“Fire”, “Try to Follow Me”, “Clap Your Hands” & “Can’t Nobody”) at the helm of this MV, there should be no surprise that the film sets feature over-the-top backdrops and an eye-popping wardrobe.
Eli
Kim Kyoungjae (born March 13, 1991), popularly known as Eli Kim, is a Korean-American singer and one of the seven-member Korean boyband, U-KISS under NH Media Entertainment. Eli is very well known as a trainee for Taekwondo and Kung Fu. He is main rapper of the group and one of the three English-speaking members of UKISS along with AJ and Kevin (and ex-member Alexander).
Eli (short for Ellison) was raised in Washington, D.C. by his Korean parents, but spent most of his years in Virginia. He has a younger sister and an older sister .He attended Ni River Middle School and Riverbend High School in Virginia.After dropping out of high school, he went alone to Beijing, China to pursue his studies where he also learned Mandarin. He studied the techniques for Taekwondo and Kung Fu for 12 years, opening an opportunity for him to cast as an extra-artist in a Chinese movie
| Eli Kim | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 13, 1991 (21) Washington, D.C. |
| Origin | South Korea |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | NH Media/KT Music (South Korea) Universal Records (Philippines) Avex Trax (Japan) |
| Associated acts | U-KISS |
| Website | u-kiss.co.kr |
Kevin
Woo Sunghyun (born November 25, 1991), better known by his stage name Kevin is a Korean-American singer, currently a member and one of the two lead vocalists of a seven-member South Korean boy band, U-KISS,[1] formed by NH Media in 2008. Bandmates includeSoohyun, Kiseop, Eli, AJ, Hoon and Dongho. Previous members include Alexander Lee Eusebio and Kim Kibum.
Woo was born and raised in Danville, California, United States, living with his parents and older sister. He attended Monte Vista High School and was in the school choir. After auditioning in Korea during a holiday trip, he was chosen and thus decided to be a singer. At the age of 15, Woo moved to South Korea with his mother to pursue his dream.
| Woo Sung Hyun | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 25, 1991 (20) |
| Origin | San Francisco, California,United States |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance |
| Occupations | Singer, dancer |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Labels | NH Media/KT Music (South Korea) Universal Records (Philippines) Avex Trax (Japan) |
| Associated acts | XING (formerly), U-KISS |
| Website | u-kiss.co.kr |
Jay Park
Park Jaebeom (Hangul: 박재범; Hanja: 朴載範, born April 25, 1987), also known as Jay Park, is a Korean-American recording artist, dancer, rapper, music producer, b-boy, songwriter, composer and actor. He was the former leader of the South Korean boy band 2PM, and is a member of the Seattle-based b-boy crew Art of Movement (AOM).
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Park Jaebeom |
| Born | April 25, 1987 Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Genres | Hip hop, R&B, Pop, Rap,Dance, K-Pop |
| Occupations | Singer, rapper, dancer,songwriter, composer, actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | JYP Entertainment (2008–10) Digital Media Wire (2010–present) SidusHQ (2010–present) |
| Associated acts | AOM, dok2, The Quiett, Prepix, Project Prepix Asia, Clara Chung, Dumbfoundead |
| Website | jaypark.com |
T.O.P
Choi Seung-hyun (Korean: 최승현; born November 4, 1987), better known by his stage name T.O.P (탑), is a South Korean recording artist and actor. Best known as a lead rapper of the hip hop Korean boy band Big Bang, he has branched out to act in various dramas and films, including I Am Sam, Iris and 71: Into the Fire.
In 2011, T.O.P and bandmate, G-Dragon collaborated to record and release the album GD & TOP (2010). The album saw the release of three singles: "High High," "Oh Yeah," and "Knock Out," all of which have charted within the top three positions of the Gaon chart, with "High High" becoming a chart-topper
| Background information | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Choi Seunghyun |
| Also known as | Tempo, Tabi |
| Born | November 4, 1987 Seoul, South Korea |
| Origin | Republic of Korea |
| Genres | Hip hop, K-pop |
| Occupations | Rapper, singer, composer,lyricist, beatboxer, actor,record producer, model |
| Years active | 2006–Present |
| Labels | YG Entertainment[1] |
| Associated acts | Big Bang GD & TOP  T.O.P's signature |
Nam Woohyun
Woo Hyun (우현) is a Korean Pop singer. He is the main vocalist of the group Infinite.
Profile
- Stage Name: Woo Hyun (우현)
- Real Name: Nam Woo Hyun (남우현)
- Birthdate: February 8, 1991
- Height: 176cm
- Blood Type: B
- Skills: Cook
- Hobbies: Weight training, skiing, tennis
Filmography
Television
- [2010] Lucky Strike 300
Music Videos
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Kim Jaejoong
Kim Jaejoong (Hangul: 김재중, Hanja: 金在中; born on January 26, 1986 as Han Jaejun), sometimes known by his stage name Hero Jaejoong, is a Korean singer-songwriter, actor, and director.
Best known as a member of the Korean pop group JYJ and one of the original members ofTVXQ, he has branched out to act in dramas including Sunao ni Narenakute and Protect the Boss and in films such as Heaven's Postman. He was also the Executive Director for JYJ's 2011 Worldwide Tour and the 2011 LG Whisen Rhythmic All Stars
| Kim Jaejoong 김재중 金在中 | |
|---|---|
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| Background information | |
| Also known as | 영웅재중, 英雄在中(Youngwoong Jaejoong) ジェジュン (Jejung) |
| Born | January 26, 1986 ,Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea |
| Genres | Pop, R&B |
| Occupations | Singer, Composer, Actor,Model, Concert Director |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Labels | C-JES Entertainment Warner Music Rhythm Zone |
| Associated acts | JYJ, TVXQ |
| Korean name | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 김재중 |
| Hanja | 金在中 |
| Revised Romanization | Gim Jae-jung |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kim Chaejung |
Dongho
| Shin Dongho | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 29, 1994 China |
| Origin | Seoul, Korea |
| Genres | Pop, R&B, dance |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Associated acts | U-KISS |
| Website | u-kiss.co.kr |
| Shin Dongho | |
|---|---|
| Hangul | 신동호 |
| Revised Romanization | Sin Dongho |
| McCune–Reischauer | Shin Tongho |
Shin Dongho (born June 29, 1994) is a South Korean singer, actor and member of the boyband,U-KISS under NH Media. Dongho is the youngest member of the band that include Soohyun,Kiseop, Eli, AJ, Hoon and Kevin.
Dongho can communicate in Mandarin because he studied in Beijing, China. At a young age, he was known to have a deep voice and an unpredictable personality.
He studied middle school in Seoul Yonggang Middle School and is currently attending first year High School in Hanrim Entertainment Arts School.
Dongho is the most active member of the group having participated in the most number of projects compared to the other six members. He had appeared on reality shows such as Raising Idol, Idol Maknae Rebellion, and Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekseo. Dongho also appeared onSBS' Strong Heart, Love Chaser, MBC's Star Do Do Chores, SBS' Quiz Sixth Sense, KBS' Star Golden Bell,Quiz that Change the World and movies such as My Black Mini Dress, Villain and Widow and Mr. Idol.He also dubbed the voice of the lead character for an animated movie,Hong Gil Dong 2084.
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