K-Pop New Year Part 1

Of course, New Years is celebrated in South Korea; And what better way to celebrate New Years than to watching your favorite stars perform on stage. Many idols performed their songs and/or performed mash-ups with other stars (most likely from the same label). They all came together to bring in a Happy New Years!!!!!

Top Five Articles (December 2012) + My Favorite

It's the beginning of a new month and the end of another, therefore its time to recap the top five articles of the month. Plus an added bonus of my favorite article.

• Top Five Articles of December 

1.  Lee Hi Vocals
2. My Favorites F(x)
3. K-Pop Christmas
4. Lee Hi Vocals Part 2
5. F(x) Debut

Pictorial: 15&'s Jimin Happy New Years

15&'s Jimin wishes everybody a Happy New Years on her twitter account! She also posted a picture collage! Happy New Years Everybody!

Jimin

Jimin Fighting!!!!!

Pictorial: Lee Hi Monitoring

^_^  I've been waiting for Lee Hi to post something and I guess today was the lucky day. 

Lee Hi posted on her blog "After rising to the stage, has been carefully monitored."

 I'm happy to see some activity from Lee Hi especially after it was announced that she would be releasing album in January!

Lee Hi

Lee Hi Fighting!!!

Pictorial:15&'s Jimin

 15&'s Jimin looks sweet and cute in the picture she posted of herself listening to music on her twitter account. ???? I know I don't see it either but she seem relaxed and calm.

Jimin having searched on Wikipedia stated "Listening to a song which according to Wikipedia's rules and is willing to sleep quickly!

Jimin

Pictorial: F(x) - 2

I know that I'm doing alot of F(x) post, but that's because they're the only ones posting online. And trust me I follow more than one member of each group on some kind of social network. But never mind that, F(x)'s Amber posted a picture with fellow members Luna and Krystal.
In the picture, Luna and Krystal are posing while Amber takes the picture. "Practice" is the caption. It seems that Luna, Krystal, and Amber are practicing for a performance, maybe for their song "Beautiful Stranger".

"Beautiful Stranger" is featured on their latest mini-album Electric Shock and features only Luna, Krystal, and Amber. 

From Left to Right: Krystal Amber Luna

PS. B2ST intro coming up!!!

Pictorial: F(Krystal and Victoria)

F(x)'s Amber posted a picture on her twitter account via instagram of F(x)'s leader and maknae with a caption of  "work and play hard"! Both Victoria and Krystal are hugging a pole in a practice room with happy faces!

From left to right: Krystal Victoria

Pictorial: F(x) + New Year Special

SM Town Global posted a picture of the F(x), who apparently had a good time at a New Years Eve Concert. And I'm pretty sure our girls rocked the 2013 Sichuan Satellite Concert! They performed three of their hit songs "Danger" "Electric Shock" and " Nu ABO"!

From left to right: Victoria Amber Krystal Sulli Luna

B.A.P Youngjae Sweet Love Song

Youngjae and Sunhwa

Yes, I know, its very surprising!! That a beast from the hard-core group is doing a sweet love song. Youngjae is not alone in the song, he is performing it as a duet with label mate Sunhwa from Secret. 

Youngjae and Sunhwa are the lead vocalist and sub-vocalist in their group, respectively. Their song "Everything is Pretty" is a about confessing love for another person.

F(x) Japanese Debut

Okay, don't get confused this is a k-pop blog speaking about a k-pop group. On the eastern side of the world, Japan is the music central, the place you wanna be. Most k-pop groups promote in Korea for about 3 years and then move to debut in Japan.
When promoting in Japan, the idols remake most of their Korean songs and promote those along with their original Japanese songs; sometimes they remake their Japanese song into Korean. Once debuted in Japan, they promote in both countries.
Even though they primarily promote in Korea and Japan, they also promote in other Asian and non-Asian countries (examples: US, China, and Thailand), singing their songs in its original language.

• Hot Summer

From Left to Right: Krystal Amber Sulli Victoria Luna

K-pop Christmas

In case you didn't know its also Christmas time in South Korea!!!!!! Many K-Pop Stars get together on a show special to sing Christmas songs, or one of their songs they promoted this year, because they all wish you a very merry K-Pop Christmas!!!!!

M CountDown

• 1,2,3

From Left to Right: Victoria, Amber, Krystal, Sulli, Luna

Pictorial: F(Victoria) + Merry Christmas!

It's Christmas Day in Korea!!! And, many stars are going online to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!! F(x)'s Victoria went on her Me2Day account to wish her fans a Merry Christmas, stating "Merry Christmas to you ~ ~ we can see that the last of the holiday in 2012 ~ I hope everybody enjoy forgiveness."
In her picture, Victoria shows off her supreme aegyo and her red nails. ^_^

Merry Christmas Victoria!!!

Pictorial: 15& Jimin "Merry Christmas"

It's Christmas Day in Korea!!! And, many stars are going online to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!!  15&'s Jimin post many pictures online everyday and being that it's Christmas I expect a lot more coming from her. ^__^
It's barely past 12 O'clock  in South Korea and many K-Pop Idols are already posting pictures.
Jimin's first post is a selfie of her in the foreground and stuffed bears in the background.
Jimin's wacky statement -> "Wow Wow Wow the Christmas party party party ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ gentlemen ~ ~ you know, 2012 is a happy finish! To get the full jackpot in 2013 they forget I want to feel your ggyalh ggyalh >< "

Pictorial: B.A.P Daehyun "Merry Christmas"

It's Christmas Day in Korea!!! And, many stars are going online to wish everyone a Merry Christmas!! B.A.P's Daehyun posted a picture of himself on Christmas Day!
Daehyun stated "On Christmas day I hibernate or sleep"

Merry Christmas Daehyun!!!!!!!

Lee Hi and Jimin

Lee Hi

     I've previously mentioned that both soloist Lee Hi and 15&'s Park Jimin were both contestants on K-pop Star. Jimin won first place and Lee Hi second. Even though they were competing against each other, all the contestants seemed to get along well and have a good time; Which created a good atmosphere and allowed the contestant to work well and have fun.

Park Jimin

    The Lee Hi and Jimin along with the other contestants made a guest appearance on Strong Heart. During their show, a clip was revealed of both girls singing a song about food and chocolate. Jimin's goofy side has already been

B.A.P If You Can't Handle the Heat, Get Out!

Let's be honest, I found it very very very, extremely hard to do a review for B.A.P's songs. But, the blog must go on and I decide that I cannot put off B.A.P any longer! I like B.A.P, I do, there is just something in my head about giving my opinions on their songs.I think I've put it off long enough!

As I have previously mention B.A.P is a  hard core Hip-Hop Group, the opposite of cute pop groups and that's something that draws me to them. 

15& Sound Part 2

 On the last 15& Sound Jimin and Yerin both sung Wonder Girl's "Be My Baby." Sadly, this time only Jimin is performing the 15& Sound event. Even though Jimin will be performing by herself, she has given it her all.

 Also, I've recently discovered that Jimin tends to a bit on the goofy side. (The end of the Video)

Pictorial: F( Krystal + Victoria)

 
F(x)'s maknae Krystal and F(x)'s leader Victoria posted a picture of them together. Krystal stated her Twitter account "I ate well" and Victoria stated on her Me2day account "I liked it very much"
The photo is a collage of Krystal and Victoria posing cutely with food that a fan gave them. Along with the delicious looking food, the girls were also given a circular photo of them together.

A bigger picture of the food is posted below.!!

Pictorial: F(Sulli)

To on Me2Day F(x)'s Sulli posted a picture on her Me2day account, stating "I have blue eyes".

The picture shows a fun and quirky side of  F(x)'s second maknae, Sulli.

In the picture Sulli hair is hanging in front of her eyes and has attached bows with blue eyes in the middle.

Sulli

15& Sound Part 1

From Left to Right: Yerin Jimin

15& debuted this year (2012) and only have one single to their name. But, that does not stop the girls from doing cover songs.
The cover songs Yerin and Jimin sing make me wish these songs belonged to them.

Intro: 15&

From Left to Right: Yerin Jimin 

Yerin

Let me introduce the girls of 15& before they were a duo.

F(namless)

From Left to Right: Luna Victoria Amber Krystal Sulli

Just recently F(x) has reached their 1200 day anniversary. In the K-pop world the fans of an idol group are given names, for example Shinee = Shawols, Girl's Generation = Sone, Super Junior = Elf, and F(x) = ?????. Yep, that's right my favorite girl group/ K-pop group does not have an official fandom name.
Remembered when I mention F(x) is SM Entertainment less invested and  experimental group; even though in the eyes of SM, F(x) may not be important but the fans still should be given a name.

This year SM debuted a group named Exo, which they divided into sub-groups Exo-Korean and Exo-Mandarin; a week after Exo debut their fans were name EXOTICS, three years after F(x) debuted their fans  are still without a name. Which is ashamed considering their success this year, reaching over millions of views in less than half a day for their song Electric Shock.Today the fans have spoken and went to twitter, we want a name and soon, hopefully SM Enterainment will give us one.

                                             

PS. Be on look out for a New Vocal group tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!

Lee Hi Vocal's Part 2

This is the continuation of Lee Hi's Vocals, featuring her run on K-Pop Star as a contestant. Lee Hi's voice is soulful and has once again taken me by surprise, especially when she sung Keyisha Cole's Love. I felt connected to her and her being connected to the song, it gave me a moment of peace when I heard it..

B.A.P Aegyo

From Left to Right: Daehyun Jongup
Yongguk Himchan Zelo Youngjae

^_^ I've previously mention B.A.P having no skills at doing aegyo. Hehehe!!!! I wanted to show you what I meant and even though they have failed at using aegyo, I still loved it with all my heart. Don't judge me! 

Here's B.A.P Aegyo (start at 0:40 sorry no English subs :-( )

Intro: Beast Idols

From Left to Right: Daehyun Zelo Youngjae Himchan Yongguk Jongup

  I am admitting that I was kinda afraid to listen to this group of Hip-Hop Beast Idols. But, a good friend of mine wouldn't shut up about them and recommended me to listen to their music. Before I had knowledge that she also listened to K-Pop, I was into cute-pop dance groups. B.A.P, is none of that, they have no aegyo and any attempts are complete and utter failures; they don't impress with cute voices and expressions, B.A.P brings powerful and strong charisma with their presence .

Pictorial: F(Victoria) + Awards

Congratulations to F(x)'s leader, Victoria for winner Rookie of the Year at the Chinese Drama Awards!!  This past year Victoria participated in  Taiwanese Drama "When Love Walked In.".


Victoria went to her Me2Day Account to give thanks for her award. "Love you for always cheering....Thank you"

Victoria

F(Luna): Vocals Part 1

Park Sun Young, otherwise known as f(x)'s Luna is the group's power house. As the main singer of the group, Luna possess strong vocals and is superb dancer. However, F(x) is SM's less invested group, and Luna is the most underrated in her group. The main singer of any girl group is almost always the less advertised/less spotlight, but to me this should not be the case with Luna. She is ambitious and dedicated to her work; she even went as far as the wanted a nose bleed to prove her dedication to her training and her dedication to be a star like BoA. Being that she is my FAVORITE singer in the k-pop industry, I wish for you to see what I see.

Lee Hi Vocals

Before she was Lee Hi Monster Rookie, was a K-pop Star contestant Lee Ha Yi. Lee Ha Yi was a bundle of raw talent that a deep and husky voice. Even with all that talent, she did not win 1st place and had to settle for 2nd. K-pop star was not the end for Lee Hi. this post is dedicated to Lee Hi's Vocals!!!!!! ^__^

F(Victoria) + Aegyo & Flexibility

Victoria of F(x) is known for many things.

1. Being Chinese
2. Being flexible
3. Being a good cook 
4. Her aegyo
5. Being f(x)'s leader

Intro:Monster Rookie 2012

2012 was the year of many new groups aka rookies.  Some groups were fantastic and others were flops. The idol world of K-pop is dominated by Idol Groups. But, this young rookie didn't let that stop her.

After winning runner up on a televised singing competition. Lee Ha Yi was signed to YG entertainment, where she then got her stage name Lee Hi. YG ENTerrtainment is considered to be one of the big threes in Korea's music entertain business. A good move on Lee Hi's part because YG has spawned big names like: Big Bang, 2ne1, and Psy.
   

F(x) Performance Videos

These Songs by F(x) have no official video, they have something better, a performance video. ^_^ These are F(x) promoted songs that I like the performance of. (Which is all the ones I could find.)




(In Order of Promotions)

• Me+U

From Left to Right: Victoria Amber Krystal Sulli Luna

F(x) Debut

F(x) debuted in 2009. The five girls of F(x) were all scouted differently and were trainees for many different years. Victoria was scouted in China for being a traditional dancer, Amber auditioned for the company in LA and was picked as a trainee along with one other person, Luna was scouted after appearing on a variety show, Sulli was scouted a child actress, and Krystal was scouted on a family vacation in Korea. Their dream was to be Asia's best dance group.

• La Cha Ta

My Favorites of F(x)

The Label that F(x) is signed to (SM Entertainment) is considered one of the Big Threes in Korea, the others being JYP Entertainment and YG entertainment. I wouldn't personally say that F(x) is underrated but SM definitely puts most of their of money in their other big groups especially since a new group has debuted this year. Despite all that SM still made F(x) a star.

This is not all their song, just some of my favorite (in order of release)

• Nu ABO

From left to right: Sulli Amber Krystal Victoria Luna

Intro: My First Video

                            

          My Introduction to K-Pop wasn't anything special. I was surfing through YouTube videos on the homepage. Mind you, I visited the homepage numerous times for a few days, and this one video would not leave the entertainment bar ( I guess you would call it a bar). When the video would not move from it position  I decided to watch it. I was taken by surprise to see Asian girls in a  music video. In the video the girls are dressed in bright, mismatched outfits that are similar anime characters( this is coming from a girl who used to watch anime and read manga); those traits immediately caught my attention. After watching the video, I pushed it to the side. It was later in the day when, the electronic rhythm and the addicting E-E-E Electric Shock along with the vision of the anime girls, started to repeat over and over again in my head. Those symptoms caused me to go back and watch the video to feed my thirst. At that moment I fell in love with K-Pop and F(x). I starting this blog to share my experience and help you fall in love with K-Pop too. ^_^

This is F(x) Latest Comeback song Electric Shock! Please Watch and enjoy!!!