Monday, July 11, 2011

Dramas I Have Watched

FULL HOUSE with Rain & Song Hye Kyo
Being the first K-Drama I have watched, I had no idea what to expect. But Full House turned out to be as great as the reviews suggested. It is extremely funny and the characters are lovable. If you're a fan of K-Drama or just shows with a lot of humor & cute I-Love-You-but-can't-tell-you scenes, this is definitely one to watch.




HANA YORI DANGO with Matsumoto Jun, Inoue Mao & Oguri Shun
It is very different from its Korean counterpart though I still can't decide which is better. This version is edgier and actually a tad more believable than the Korean version but each one has its plus & minus points. Watch for yourself & decide.





PLAYFUL KISS with Kim Hyun Hoong & Jung So Min
The entire drama is about a dumb but hard-working girl who has fallen in love with an arrogant genius. Most of it is pitiful, the way she goes running after him with no self-respect. But parts of it are really cute. Especially when he realizes he likes her back as well - but only after he has broken her heart & it's her absence which causes him to realize it. The drama is very infuriating but any girl out there will feel her pain but most of us will also deride her for the way she goes licking his footprints.
But she gets him. So where does our derision get us?
The drama was just meh but it's still a must-watch, I suppose.






YAMATO NADESHIKO SHICHI HENGE with Kamenashi Kazuya, Oomasa Aya, Tegoshi Yuya, Uchi Hiroki & Miyao Shuntaro
It was...ok. Nice at some parts but they SERIOUSLY ridicule & overdo the Gothic parts. But then again, she never says outright she likes Gothic stuff - only horror.
I thought Kamenashi Kazuya's character had depth - backed by a very unrealistic story - which was unpleasantly contrasted by the shallow girl. Honestly, just because some guy said she was ugly, she throws her entire life away.
BUT.
This drama is so effing hilarious. At some points, you have no idea what happened but you'll still laugh like a lunatic. The drama is good for some laughs and there is some significance to it.





PERSONAL TASTE with Lee Minho & Son Yejin
I'm not particularly sure who this drama's target audience was. It's a mix of juvenile humor, depth & sexuality in a way that I can't imagine it being meant for just one type of viewer. It was actually nice but HOW she could mistake him for being gay, I can't imagine. Also, the girl's character developed in a very weird way. She started the drama off as a happy-go-lucky girl who's so down-trodden but goes on with life despite everything but towards the end, started acting very serious and as though the weight of the world was on her shoulders...
There are some laughs. The love-line wasn't as nice as I'd normally wish for.
In fact, the only significant part was the relationships between Gae In, In Hee & Changryul. It was actually believable but again, Chang Ryul switched from being a blabbering sop into a refined gentleman but it was actually believable.
There are some very funny scenes but if it wasn't for Lee Minho & the element of homosexuality, I would never have watched this drama & I would never have looked back.




KKOTBODA NAMJA with Gu Hye Sun, Lee Minho & Kim Hyun Joong
The second K-Drama I ever watched, I immediately fell in love with the characters. Credit goes to the marvelous acting skills of these five actors because even though their characters are majorly flawed, they still come across as likable. It's very glamorous and improbable but that's the beauty of it. It's very cute & even those of us who dislike soppy, lovey-dovey shows will end up liking this. I guarantee it.


COMPLETED THIS POST WHICH HAS SAT AS A DRAFT FOR OVER A YEAR

I have watched some more dramas after these:
You're Beautiful, Hana Kimi, City Hunter, Protect The Boss, Secret Garden, Dream High, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, Scent of a Woman, Skip Beat, 49 Days, Vampire Prosecutor, Rooftop Prince.

My favorite is definitely City Hunter.
WATCH IT.
lol I''m out

Thursday, July 7, 2011

Twilight - Korean Version

  • Bella : Krystal Jung

  • Edward: Choi Siwon

  • Jacob : Lee Kikwang

  • Alice : Son Ga In

  • Jasper : Kim Beom

  • Rosalie: Jessica Jung

  • Emmett : Kangin

  • Carlisle: Choi Jonghun

  • Esme : Gyuri

  • Sam : TOP

  • Victoria : Narsha

  • James : Kim Jaejoong

  • Aro : Lee Jonghyun

  • Emily : Park Kahi

  • Paul : CAP

  • Quil : Lee Junho

  • Embry : Hwang Chansung

  • Jared: Nichkhun Horvejkul

  • Leah : Sooyoung

  • Jessica: Sandara Park

  • Mike: Son Dongwoon

Monday, July 4, 2011

Top 10 Best Male Rappers in KPop

KPop has enough and more unbelievably talented singers but since almost every group inevitably includes a rapper whose inclusion into that particular group might not have been based on his ability to rap, but rather, his dancing skills or outward appearance, really good rappers are hard to come by.

  • T.O.P from Big Bang
While one of the hottest men in KPop, T.O.P is actually one of the best rappers ever!
His raspy voice delivers all the energy necessary to convey the emotions of his rap verses. He also has a unique way of enunciating his words, making his rap sharp & abrasive. One would think that this style would only suit verses which incorporate angry emotions but he is able to do the same for hip-hop songs (High High), sad songs (My Heaven) & cute songs (Lollipop) as well as angry verses (Haru Haru).

  • G Dragon from Big Bang
G Dragon & TOP, the rapping duo of Big Bang, are so that Big Bang has the best rapping skills of any KPop group.
While TOP brings out emotion, G Dragon brings out pure energy in his rap verses. Having the uninhibited liveliness of a 6 year old, the leader of Big Bang not only writes most of their songs, he composes them. He has also collaborated with FloRida who is said to be a big fan of G Dragon.

  • Mir from MBLAQ
The youngest in MBLAQ & probably the loudest, brattiest idol in all of KPop, Mir still raps pretty darn good. He probably unleashes all his insanity into his rap verses and it comes across as good. Though he is a Number 1 nutcase, Mir is totally able to rap even sentimental verses but the thought of him actually being so is absolutely laughable. The ever-present whininess in his voice also adds to the loveliness...for once.

  • CAP from Teen Top
19 year old leader of Teen Top, he's silent, yet rules the other 4 boys like a true leader. Looking at his appearance & behavior, one would expect him to have a strong & firm style of rapping but CAP raps like any other energetic 19 year old boy - or man, I expect. His voice has high notes & low notes & even he enunciates clearly - but not quite as sharply - as TOP.

  • Chansung from 2PM
Maknae of 2PM, Chansung brings out his personality in his rapping verses. In songs such as Again & Again, his playful side is revealed despite the solemnity of the lyrics, unexpectedly lending an air of sincerity to the song. In Heartbeat, his maturity despite his young age is brought out. But whatever song it is, his energy is always apparent.
Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLiLn91TKzc [Chansung's rap at 2:30-2:46]

  • Junhyung from BEAST
One of my favourite rappers to start off with, due to his amazing performance in Shock, Junhyung has also remained one of the best rappers out there. He can rap with maximum energy (Change)as well as with infinite tenderness (Lights Go On Again). If you need a rapper with total Chocoballs-ish attitude, it's Yong Junhyung.

  • Yunho from TVXQ

While not necessarily one of the best rappers out there, no one can deny that he is talented. Plus, he is the rapper from the best KPop group (along with SuJu) ever. Yunho's specialty is similar to that of SHINee's Jonghyun. He can easily change his voice, tone & style to suit the song he sings. While possessing a nasally voice that he couples with a deliberate enunciation that makes him sound like he's sounding it out for a 2 year old. He can rap for hot songs (Mirotic), easy songs (Wrong Number) as well as songs such as Purple Line & Keep Your Head Down.
Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djJb5iSL0Do [You can recognize Yunho. Fullstop.]

  • Kim Heechul from Super Junior

Heechul is not the rapper of Super Junior, nor does he get many rap parts in their songs. But as for attitude, power & energy, he has it all. Together with a voice that is suited for heavier songs than that sung by Super Junior, Heechul has an undeniable edge in his voice apparent to those who know him, because it emanates from everything he does, including his rapping.

  • Key from SHINee
SHINee suffers from the problem that I mentioned in the introduction. Minho is obviously one of the best-looking guys out there but his rapping could really use a lot of work. So SHINee is lacking in the rapping department but they don't see what a jewel they have in Key. He isn't called Almighty Key for nothing. He's one of the best vocalists, dancers AND a great rapper to boot. When Key raps, it's always with maximum attitude brought out by the ever-present attitude in his voice. But I don't want to hear him rap in songs, I want to hear his breath-taking voice singing. Stupid SMEnt. They reduced his lines & his screen-time altogether just to prevent the others from being outshone. But I'm not going to rant about SMEnt here.
Kudos to the Almighty Key!

  • Taecyeon from 2PM
2PM really do have great rappers in Taec & Chansung.
Different from Chansung whose rap incorporates his youthful energy, Taec's rapping brings out his manliness. His upbringing in the US gives him a slight accent & different rapping style from normal KPop rappers but heck, it still sounds great. But aw his rapping makes him seem stupid, which he might be, I'm not sure
D'AWW TAECYEON BABY! ♥
Eg: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKtvDv7eykg [Taec raps right at the beginning]

Sunday, July 3, 2011

KPop & Driving Comments

"You can drive??"
"Of course, but you might die."

"You know how to drive?"
"Yes. I just get into accidents a lot"

"Ahh! Hyung, that was a red light!"
"No, that was a green light!"
"Obviously, you would think so!"
"Yes, I think so."

You can't help but adore them!
"Jaebum's driving is similar to that required to drive bumper cars"

Solo Artists in KPop

I watched the video of 'Break Down' by Kim Hyun Joong & 'Not Alone'by Park Jung Min.

Break Down is a lovely song & Leader is really hot in it but I totally prefer him as the 4D leader of SS501.
Not Alone is beautiful. The video is really meaningful. But how come JUNGMIN is singing it?? These two songs should really switch singers.

Break Down is a slightly electronic, dance song which has sexy dance moves. That describes Jungmin well. He could have killed those dance moves. He'd even overdo them and kill off us poor fans =D
Do it. Now.

Not Alone is a slow song that says how you should believe and that you are never alone. Has a lot of violin, cello, that kind of song. It requires good vocal power. Jungmin delivers perfectly. But I think that kind of song would have suited Hyun Joong better.

Actually, no.
The idea of either Jungmin OR Hyun Joong ever being serious is just a joke.

But I honestly don't think solo singers in KPop can make it internationally. They need to debut in a group first. Otherwise, they won't have such a big fanbase.
In that way, I really marvel at Se7en & BoA... They actually have fixed fandoms. Younha is also famous but I think they were really unfair to her. They didn't promote her 1/10th as much as they promoted Se7en & BoA but she became known due to her undeniable talent. I have no idea about other solo artists. I think there's a Joo. Yeah, Taec showed her off in Hot Blood Men & I found her when I was looking for that song Bad Boy (Argh, never found it... I think it's by Rain though...)

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Fan-Pairings

Okay, I know fan-pairings are TOTALLY bollocks. Leaving out the absurdity of boy-boy or girl-girl pairings, idols rarely date who we expect them to.
Junhyung & Goo Hara.
Jonghyun & Shin Sekyung.

Even though it is absolute bilge, it is rather fun to ship (imaginary) couples.
I ship only two. And by shipping, I don't mean die-hard shipping. I just kind of like it.
YunJae couple: Yunho & Jaejoong
HanChul couple: Hankyung & Heechul
Which is terrible because neither of these two have any chance of providing any fanservice any more.

Yunho & Jaejoong are not allowed to communicate with each other.
Hankyung is all the way in China.

N-Noo...!

Anyways... I just discovered that the order in which the pairing is named, is also significant.
I will never, ever go into details about this topic but let's just say Seme & Uke, or say 'give & receive Christmas presents' (Thank you, Tyra Banks!) The name which comes second is the Uke/receiving presents.

Now YunJae... There is also another smaller fandom for JaeHo.
I don't care who tops who, to be perfectly honest, but JaeHo?? I mean, Yunho is the ultimate Seme! But there is an element of cuteness in JaeHo too. Yunho having a gentle side is rather...intriguing. To think that he would be humbled by his love for Jaejoong is cute too...

But Jaejoong can never be a Seme so that ends JaeHo for me.

YunJae is still going strong...in the hearts of Cassies, at least. Don't worry, Yunho... Your 'BooJae' will never love another like the way he loved you...

teehee

Moving on!
HanChul!
This is cuuuute! Heechul, master of wit & owner of the ultimate comebacks. Hankyung, silent & sweet Chinese guy with a cute but manly attitude. To think that Heechul would be cowed by him is too adorably sweet for words. Hankyung dominating Heechul...

Muahahahahaha...

I am so dirty.

Anyways...
Moving onto OTHER fan-pairings.

SiHan: Cute, but can you imagine the overload of hotness?? No, that would be like a nuclear explosion...
EunHae: LOT of fan-service but obviously fake.
KyuMin: Obviously fake. Honestly, Cho Kyuhyun? Loving a simple creature like Sungmin? Nuh-uh...
KangTeuk: Please. FAKE. I don't even see the chemistry.
YeWook: Pfuit! Extremely & awkwardly cute but YESUNG? No way.

JongKey & 2Min: SHINee having pairings? Creepy.

YooSu: teehee. Junsu? Very believable. Yoochun? Also believable. But the vibe isn't there...
HoMin: I used to ship this when KYHD came out but please... Changmin is forever the son of YunJae.

Heartfelt Posts

I visited some other blogs done by random people & most of them sound really emotional or contain thoughts about what their day to day lives are like. But, honestly, aren't these thoughts private? Why would you want to let other people read about how sad you feel or how disappointed you are in something?
It's like broadcasting to the world what your emotional weaknesses are & leaving it online for people to find. I wouldn't want to do that.
But then I can't figure out if I'm doing the same thing... I used to write about my emotions & what happened each day. But that was more so that I wouldn't forget what happened. I wouldn't complain about how much life sucks to anyone. Fine, yeah, sometimes there are times when life does suck. A heck of a lot. But seriously.
Why would you want to bore other people with depressing details of why your life sucks. It's not like their lives are perfect either.
Anyway, this is my opinion. I'm not judging anyone.
I might be wrong too.

Monday, June 27, 2011

Which fandom do I belong to...?

Am I...
a Primadonna?
a Boice?
an ELF?
a Shawol?
a Cassie?
a B2TY?
a Triple S?
an A+?
a Hottest?
a I AM?
a VIP?
a KissMe?
an Andromeda?
an Everlasting?
a S♥ne?
a Wonderful?
a Jumping BoA?
a Kamilia?
a 4Nia?
a BlackJack?
an Aff(x)tion?


Am I...
a MIRacle?
a Soonja?
a Seungholic?
a J+?
a Flame?
a Blinger?
a Locket?
an MVP?
a Taemint
a JayWalker?
a Petal?
a Ryeosomnia?
a Ming?
a Jewel?
a Gamer?
a Cloud?

I am definitely...
ELF
Cassie
A+
Hottest
Triple S
Shawol

And also partly:
KissMe
Primadonna
B2TY
VIP

But if I have to label myself:


I am a diehard ELF, Cassie, A+, Hottest, Triple S & Shawol

I am a diehard Petal, MVP, J+ & Seungholic.

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Top 11 Most Doable KPop Guys

For those who don't know what 'Doable' means...good :) You won't know just how dirty my mind is.
NB - This list is in no specific order AT ALL

  • Yunho
He was actually a last-minute addition to this. I extended this to a Top 11, just for Mr Jung Yunho. How could I not? Watching the first twenty seconds of Mirotic practically cemented his position on this list. He dances with his shirt hanging open, for crying out loud! Moving on, his dancing & his fanservice for YunJae shippers are a bonus. The dance moves for Before U Go are bordering on downright vulgar but this guy does it, with full gusto. Thank you for that, Yunho.
PROOF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bimmap6Ra_k [He's the tall gorgeous one who's in front most of the times]
  • Rain
Because you can't have a 'Most Doable' list without having the King of KPop on it...
Whether it's Rain pole dancing in wife-beaters (*swoon*) or his famous touching-himself dance in Rainism or tearing his shirt off, Rain knows just how hot he is & doesn't mind degrading himself just for fangirls' enjoyment... No wonder Megan Fox's knees go weak at the thought of him.
  • T.O.P
I don't see how he fits into Big Bang but when he's hanging out with GD, his inner-child comes out in all its technicolor glory... But the TOP on this list is the TOP who dons the smart suits & the short hair, NOT the TOP in baggy jeans & bling. Mr Choi Seunghyun is the definition of sophisticated when he is dressed to the nines. His giant frame, his raspy voice, his lazy attitude all add to his doability... teehee
PROOF: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7_a8bAO83Q [TOP is the tall one with the raspy voice]
  • Seungho
It's no surprise he's here. He is, after all, the leader of Rain's prodigies, MBLAQ. While definitely not the best-looking member (*cough* Joon *cough*), he's the silent one who the rest are terrified of, the one who gets everyone else to do things for him. He admits he was very popular with the girls while in school. He credits it to his knowledge of magic. Mr Yang... I am a girl. Trust me. It wasn't simply the magic...
  • Junho

Oh wow. How is it that Rain has so much influence on this list? Junho from 2PM was hailed as being the number one Rain look-alike out there... I feel almost ashamed to put him here because his eye smile makes him seem like the cutest thing in the world.
But his similarities to Rain are not in vain. He's famous for having a (Sigh..do I even want to go here?) big booty & he, for one, isn't embarrassed about it. One of the best dancers out there, one of the best at tumbling in KPop & one of the best singers in 2PM. This is one guy who knows how to be hot when he needs to...

  • Junsu
Oh, wow. The (unrelated)Jun-brothers from 2PM are both here? Whoa seems like a lot of 2PM people are here. Well, they aren't called the original Beast Idols for nothing. But it seems almost a crime to put Junsu here. He's extremely innocent, old-fashioned and, while having one of the best physiques in KPop (it got him into 2PM, didn't it?), extreeemely reluctant to take his shirt off. He's shy, awkward & things just go wrong for him all the time...
But when he performs...it's like watching another Taemin-worthy transformation. He knows he's got the best voice in 2PM & he probably gets his confidence from there.
His lazy attitude & smirks in the MVs leave you wondering if this is the same adorkable Junsu from 2PM. In my opinion, pre- or post-plastic surgery Junsu would have made this list just by default.

  • JungMin
Oh, my... Park Jung Min. Self-proclaimed 'sexy charisma' of SS501. Rightly so.
Sarcastic, narcissistic, witty & downright mean sometimes, JungMin is totally a cert for a place here. He can be a softy sometimes - he cried at the orphanage & he obviously loves Baby despite bullying him as much as possible.
Watching him lap dance to Britney Spears & get down to Beyonce (*faints*), I wonder why the other people are even ON this list. But then, I remember just how capable the others are as well... =P

  • Jaejoong
I feel like I'm committing a felony by putting him here. I feel like a pedophile despite him being around a decade older than me... He looks cold, untouchable, evil...but he is not. He is a warm, sunny, happy-go-lucky guy who acts like a hyperactive kid most of the time. I watched the photoshoot from which this picture was taken. There he is, working it for the camera but then he sees the video camera and turns beet red & hides his face, shyly...
But all I know is, Kim Jaejoong/Han Jaejoong/Youngwoong Jaejoong, WHATEVER his name is... He could be stuffing his face with the most disgusting food ever (Centipede cake, Jay Park?), this guys drips hotness, he oozes it from every pore of his body...

  • Hankyung
Hankyung!
Innocent, emotional, cute Hankyung with his broken Korean & his toothy smile. Manly, lead dancer & ex-leader of Super Junior M. He's more of the strong & silent type. But still very hot... I don't really know why exactly he is on this list but Jeez, does sex-appeal have to be put into words? I think not.

  • DooJoon
He was almost part of 2PM. That is all. That is enough.
  • Chansung

I don't know WHY he's so hot. I don't know HOW he manages to do it. The funny, dumb maknae of 2PM who's addicted & dazed by the mere presence of food. But in every video I've watched, Chansung stands out. Lead dancer & rapper. Cute as a puppy...until he turns on the sexy switch & it all comes tumbling out. I don't need to explain myself. I just need to state 3 words: Take. You. Down.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Always Keep The Faith

Okay, I get it...

TVXQ broke up. Jaejoong, Yoochun & Junsu were being treated unfairly so they left SMEnt. But Yunho & Changmin didn't... I don't know who to blame.
I don't want to blame JYJ because there's absolutely no reason to stay on if they were being treated that badly.
I don't want to blame HoMin because there's absolutely no reason to leave if they didn't have a problem.

I want to blame JYJ for leaving because if Yunho & Changmin stayed, there wasn't that much of an issue in the first place.
I want to blame HoMin for staying back because when they see that their brothers have been hurt enough to want to leave, instead of sticking with them, they decided to stay in SMEnt.

I know that there are probably enough & more reasons for their behaviour.

OMG!
I FOUND THIS AMAAZING ARTICLE!

Why didn't HoMin participate in lawsuit?

Ok now that I'm satsified after dinner, I shall present my first formal "train of thought"

From the time of the DBSK lawsuit quest against SME, the question that has been at the back of my mind until now is:

Why did HoMin (Yunho and Changmin) stay in SME?

At first, I was really upset due to the fact that HoMin didn't join the other 3 in the lawsuit. If they joined wouldn't DBSK still be together? If they joined they would be all happy coz they can be together. If they joined, we as fans won't have to worry our brains out whether they will disband or not. IF IF IF...... Seriously, I think after half a year of pulling my hair out, crying until my eyes hurt, getting moody for no reason because I was always worrying about DBSK, I finally woke up from my narrow minded IFS. Well what IF there is a reason behind HoMin's decision? What IF HoMin stayed for DBSK's future in the long run? What IF there are things they can't tell us at the moment? I went back to watch their clips, interviews, shows again and realised how foolish I was. You know, sometimes you'll think that it's impossible to fool yourself but it turns out to be easiest thing of all!!!

Let's trace our mind back to the time when DBSK told us to not trust everything we hear but only trust what comes from their mouths. They said that there are things which they can't tell us now. The only things I've heard from their mouths are "let's wait" "keep the faith", etc Now after blabbing on for so long, I shall just get into the details.

For those of you who aren't clear about DBSK's relationship.....THEY ARE A FAMILY WHO SPENT 8 YEARS TOGETHER TRAINING, SLEEPING, EATING, LIVING TOGETHER!!!! THEY'VE HAD ARGUMENTS AND CONFLICTS YET THEY MANAGED TO REACH TO THIS POINT. DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT HOMIN LOVES SME'S OLD HAGS MORE THAN THEIR OWN BROTHERS??? (If you answered yes, then please, I have nothing more to say to you)

When I calmed down I also began to think: Why is it Jaejoong, Junsu and Yoochun who stood up against SME, why not Yunho and Changmin?

Many people have said that it's coz of the cosmetic business, it's coz the other two are happy with the contract, but everyone...sit down and think long and hard. Did the thought that it might be their plan from the start come across anyone's mind???

1) I've checked other people's journals, websites and forums and came up with a basic "strength"distribution analysis so please don't hit me if you don't agree completely...^^"
Yunho:
Strength- Compared to others, his dancing is superb. Once in an interview for Mirotic dance moves, interviewer asked "who's the best dancer?" Everyone in the group instantly pointed to Yunho XD
Weakness- Compared to others, his singing probably needs the most improvement.
Changmin:
Strength- Beautiful and powerful vocal range especially for reaching high notes.
Weakness- Dancing compared to others and some other overall aspects need to be improved.
Yoochun:
Strength- He's basically the composer of the group. Powerful musicianship in composing.
Weakness- Singing and dancing is "Ok"
JaeJoong:
Singing is WOW...awesome "rainbow voice" dancing is alright
Junsu:
Pro at both singing and dancing!!!

By Looking at these strengths and weaknesses of each member, we can conclude that it would be a little difficult for SME to produce a powerful independent group just out of HoMin. Whereas, on JYJ's side, it would be more possible for the trio to stand up alone. Thus, the strength distribution can be said to be planned out quite well XD.

2) Why is it Jaejoong, Junsu and Yoochun who stood out?
The 3 are involved with the cosmetic business where as HoMin aren't. Thus, it would make more sense as the cosmetic incident gives them more of an excuse instead of HoMin who aren't involved. Also, If the trio succeeded in the lawsuit case against SME, it would be easier to help HoMin out but if they don't succeed, because the remaining 2 members are in SME still, SME wouldn't do anything drastic to harm DBSK's existence.

3) Yunho is the leader of DBSK. For him to step out, there would be a stronger impact, a stronger call or appeal. Therefore, he can't easily just make any move because if they succeeded then it would be great, but if theyfailed, the first person SME would aim an attack on would be Yunho. If Yunho collapses, the continuation of DBSK would be at risk. He is basically the pole of DBSK so he needs to calculate his every move carefully. So after discussing this, all 5 members probaby agree that it's not a good idea for Yunho to step out. As everyone already know, Changmin is the youngest and they all said before that they don't want to hurt him the most. In order to protect Changmin, the safest bet would be to leave him with Yunho. Thus, it explains why Yunho and Changmin remained.

4) So many people are complaining that SME is focusing all their energy on destroying JYJ rather than paying attention to HoMin. HRMMMMM I wonder WHY???? Judging from SME's money greed, we would expect them to use HoMin instantly to fill up the spots of the other 3 and earn the money. Until now, Changmin is involved in one drama, Yunho is involved in a musical. Apart from that they aren't making grand concerts, comebacks? why aren't they as busy compared to JYJ?They still have time to play basketball, go see concerts? It seems that they don't have as many promotions....isn't it strange? One explanation would be that SME can't fully trust in HoMin. Why? because HoMin's relationship with JYJ has not changed and SME knows that although HoMin are under SME, their hearts are with JYJ.

5) Why does JYJ hold concerts such as the Thanksgiving in Tokyo Dome and try to expand overseas to America and such? You can say that they need money, but more importantly SME aren't supporting them anymore. Their initial apartment, food, cars have been confiscated. Are they going to just wait until the lawsuit's over to perform. By then, their name would probably have gradually faded and replaced by a new wave of band and artists. Also, they want to tell us fans that they are still fighting. They are trying their best and they can reach fame WITHOUT SME. This is all to comfort us. HoMin can't do this because 1) they probably don't want to promote SME and cause competition with JYJ 2) Under SME, they can't do whatever they want because they don't have the amount of freedom as JYJ. They can't cause big comotion because right now, SME's attitude towards HoMin is one of distrust which is proven by the lack of activities. This means, that the 5 are still together at heart!

The money bit is also important. Notice that JYJ not only earns money from these albums and concerts, but also demanded compensation from SME. The money is important for the future of DBSK. If by a certain time HoMin also leaves, DBSK would have to be stable financially. Look at the example of Shinwha. Eric was rich so he could buy his group out of SME. What about DBSK? They have to start from scratch. In order to stand up alone and independently, the trio must be able to have funds. If they aren't stable, SME will attack them any time.

6) Why hasn't SME striken the last blow yet? I always have this uneasy feeling that underneath all this, they have a bigger plan.
Simple. They are "cooking" us through time. SME is waiting for Cassie to become impatient, to start splitting and dividing between JYJ and HoMin. They are waiting for us to start cursing and fighting each other, creating choas. Be mindful, the first person to strike is the loser. So for our DBSK, we have to be patient and wait. I know it's hard to stay patient coz I'm an impatient person but we have to try and avoid SME's trap...It could be said that once we collapse, the hope for the 5 members will be gone.
DBSK's hope lies in their talent + support from fans. SME's money source doesn't come from DBSK but from US!!!

7) Why did Yunho mention Yoochun in Goong's conference? "I heard that Yoochun had been successful in his drama. I want to be successful like him" I didn't understand at the start. Why all of a sudden? he could have just said that he wanted to be successful so why go to all the trouble to mention Yoochun specifically. This is actually very clever of our leader Yunho XD Yunho always thinks before he says something so he isn't the type of person who would say something without any intention or thoughts. This is the only opportunity for him to mention the trio without getting into trouble by SME who forbids any contact between JYJ and HoMIn. He wants to tell us that their relationship is fine and for us to not worry. But he can't say it specifically because he would be in real trouble. So he took this opportunity which wouldn't cause suspicion from SME to hint to us and hoping that we would get his suggestion.

8) Yunho and Changmin still introduces themselves as DBSK's members. They want to tell us that DBSK still exists and they are there to keep it alive. This is the best they can do, if they say or do anymore then SME would become suspicious. Everyone must have noticed how little HoMin have stated about the lawsuit issue. Even when SME published that document in their name accusing the other 3 they didn't say anything. If they really did write those harsh comments, why weren't they present when SME published it at the conference?? The signatures were totally different from their normal ones (Yunho's signature had a star?? and Changmin signed in Chinese???) I mean seriously, it's either that SME forged their signatures or Yunho and Changmin were forced to sign those papers. The other 3 didn't say anything about this issue either because they're smart enough to figure out that those typed up papers are FAKE = =" Under SME, HoMin can't have any personal attachement so it explains their coldness and silence. JYJ formed this name coz they aren't allowed to use DBSK as it would cause even more trouble from SME so they created a "UNIT" NOT " a "group"

Think about it guys, would all the years together be wiped out by money or lies? The 5 members are stronger than we think so we should worry about ourselves. We don't need to be scared about SME. Why do you think SME are so desparate to get JYJ back and scared of their rising fame? It's because if they don't have DBSK, their income would drop by 40-60% Essentially, a certain amount of control lies in our hands. Lastly, who buys DBSK's album, goes to their concert, supports them, makes them popular? it's USSSSS. To put it bluntly, if no one supported DBSK, they wouldn't be popular right? Therefore, DBSK's future does not base on SME's decision but our decision. SME's existence is based on us, if we don't buy their products, how do they get the money?

All 5 members want us to wait, they said they don't want to disband, they said they want to stay together so why can't we stay together and believe them for once?? "Keep the faith" is the tattoo on Jaejoong and Yoosu's bodies but we don't need those tattoos coz we can carve it into our hearts. CASSIE FIGHTING!!!!

I AM AN ELF

Therefore, I believe:

- That childishness has no limits
- That men can be prettier than women
- That Nationality plays no part in friendship
- That there is a psycho in all of us
- That a person cannot be judged by the mistakes he has made
- That size doesn't matter
- That cuteness has no age limit
- That niceness has no limits
- That fish are friends, not food
- That money isn't everything
- That absence really does make the heart grow fonder
- That it's the silent ones who do the most unexpected things
- That age doesn't matter when it comes to being the boss

I am an ELF therefore I will believe...in all 15 of them forever.

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Exams + Music

I decided to give each paper a theme song so that if the paper went good/bad, I could thank/blame the song =D

Pure Math 1: Tai Wan Mei (Perfection) by Super Junior M
Physics 4: Remembering Sunday by All Time Low ft Juliet Simms
Computing 3: Boom Boom by Super Junior
Mechanics 1: Because I'm Stupid (Acoustic ver.) by Kim Hyun Joong
Physics 3 & Computing 2: Lollipop by 2ne1 & Big Bang
Pure Math 3: High High by GDragon & T.O.P
Physics 2, Physics 5 & Computing 3: Again & Again by 2PM

Friday, May 6, 2011

The Most Feminine Guys in KPOP - The Top 11

KPop... Korean Pop Music.

A section of the entertainment industry that can be proud to have pretty girls, good-looking guys, phenomenal singers, incredible music and accompanying dance moves...and more than their fair share of feminine men. Or do I mean androgynous here?
Because, it's not about how you look. It's the way you act. All the way from having feminine features, through dancing sluttily to girl group songs, and finally over to cross-dressing. And even to a few brave men who are comfortable enough with their sexuality to smooch a few friends of the same gender....
It was hard having to pick just 10 so after many crossing-outs & short-listing, some done with a very heavy heart (Jeong Hyun Min!!!)...
But an NB here: I have not included the men who simply look best cross-dressed because even the manliest of men can be put to shame by a skillful makeup artist and a few well-designed garments...

Soo...my list includes the girly-looking guys (and I mean, to the extent that people truly can't guess the gender of the individual) and the guys who take pleasure acting girly (to the extent of cross-dressing, at times) or are simply born that way.

The list is in no specific order but obviously, there are a few standouts as well *cough* Heechul *cough* Kevin *cough*

○ G-Dragon


Leader of Big Bang. He's actually not thaat girly, but can be considered more of a hyperactive child. But being the self-proclaimed fashionista of the group does carry a burden. He has to constantly come up with a unique look that sometimes, unfortunately, turn out to be more womanly than he'd expect. I blame this on his various hairstyles (Eg:-http://21bangs.com/stylish/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/gdragon_taeyang.jpg (GD on the LEFT) & https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXazY2SegwnlVPAzxc0WfCodBjbapzggE5TLFiFdUYTsPviisu4nR3Aj8zWK4fugubQ5QPprTD3RWobvOfLAiZ6XmTXGyHCDmQL2jCRaKWnbzqUKg7cKktXKupFaCrmPlod0IB9l_lCo4/s400/G-dragon.jpg
But despite all his weird outfits, what really landed him in this list, is his love of cross-dressing. I did mention earlier that I wouldn't be including people just for the sake of that fact, but GD is an exception. Because he is not just beautiful, considering he's a guy. He's bloody smokin' hot even if you thought he was a girl (like I was) or if you knew it was a man in drag (as I am now).
Plus, he has shared more than a few kisses with his fellow member, Mr Manly, T.O.P
I REST MY CASE



○ Jaejoong


Sigh...what would this list be without the most famous man in KPop... Kim Jaejoong from DBSK/JYJ.
Known for his extraordinary vocal prowess and out-of-this-world good looks, he has been voted as the hottest/sexiest guy in KPop more than once. He doesn't cross-dress or kiss other men (with the exception of his leader, Yunho, but then I don't blame either one of them for this...) but he definitely fits the criteria of feminine men simply because, sometimes people can't tell the difference.
Jaejoong has this unearthly beauty to him; his looks are extra-terrestrial, almost. People say it's the excessive plastic surgery but I think it's more. This man is beautiful, inside and out. He seems cold, unapproachable almost, at first glance but then as you get to know him better, he's warm, friendly and extremely nutty. Despite being the oldest in DBSK/JYJ, he's still the one who goes hopping from room to room, evilly laughing while pulling out the contents of his fellow members' travel bags. He's also the first to giggle sweetly in the midst of a steaming hot performance.
Lovable, gorgeous and talented. Who could hate him?
You know you're in KPop-world when it's the absolutely best-looking guys, over who fans die, that have the most amazing personalities...



Jung Heechul


Why is it that both the Heechuls I know have made it here?
Jung Heechul, member of ZE:A.
He's quite a mischievous character (his only flaws being his irrational liking of Jessica and his tendency to be mean to Hyunshik, my love) who loves dancing to girl group songs, like Nu ABO, Oh!, Hoot...
He's got quite a feminine attitude but not particularly girly, guess it could be called tomboyish... Which is a weird thing to call an actual man,
PROOF:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMg8BPkuAlg [Heechul's the guy in black; the other dancer is Hwang Kwanghee, who features in this list, later on]



Alexander Eusebio


The oldest member of U KISS is the second girliest in the entire group. That would be acceptable IF HE WASN'T TWENTY SEVEN YEARS OLD! He acts like a 7 year old girl though. Like Eli said, it's probably embarrassing to be seen with him because he'd be all "Oh, look, Bread!" *snort* *giggle* *snort*
He talks like he walked out of a Disney movie... "Ewwww, my butt!" "If I was a girl and going out with Heechul-hyung, I'd have so much FUUUUN"
I exaggerate not.
But he's lovely... He's genuine, loud, funny and hyper. U KISS isn't U KISS without Sandeo from Xanderland...
Alexander being Alexander, with Eli & Kevin: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zalpS0cz5n0



Kim Heechul


Ah. My Heenim... Heedictator. Cinderella...
He is truly the King (or should I say Queen?) of this list. But people usually misunderstand my princess... But anyways, on to why he IS on this list.
Because no one is as brave as he is in walking the line between male and female.

- No one cross-dresses better than him:

- I haven't seen girls prettier than him yet:

- He is not afraid to kiss his male friends when asked to by his entertainment company [PS - DO NOT VIEW IF YOU ARE A HOMOPHOBE]:

Anyways, he is the king of the gender benders BUUUUT there is a shocking twist!
When he is not acting/dancing/cross-dressing, Kim Heechul is probably one of the manliest guys in the industry!! He's the one with the sharpest tongue and if anyone dares to tell him off, he's probably beat him up...

There's enough & more to write about my Heenim because I'm a Petal but then I had another blog-post about him and this is okay for now...

Heechul:



Lee Sungmin



Sungmin-ah!
King of cuteness in Super Junior and, as he says "I am rather adorable, I suppose"
He's more like a little girl/mother mix. He's very caring about his bandmates, to the point that it gets a bit weird sometimes. He's very - VERY - feminine - has a sweet voice, dances very smoothly & is the most flexible in Super Junior. He's obsessed about the colour pink and apparently even wears pink undies (which is not saying much because even LEE DONGHAE does)... But people say the girlishness is just an act, which is believable. He does have a rather manly side to him, for instance, when they played a prank on him using a 'girl in distress' he shouted at the other two girls that she didn't want to go with them...
He has made out with Heechul (at the initiation of the latter) & carried out the mouth-to-mouth underwater air exchange with Eunhyuk with ease. But he said the latter was done with the thought that if he didn't, his best friend would die in mind.
But this list totally can't do without the Pumpkin Prince...
EVIDENCE:



Hwang Kwanghee


The face of ZE:A, he has stated that his idol is Jo Kwon, which explains a lot of the things he does... Loud-mouthed, shameless & eager as a beaver to dance to girl group songs, Kwanghee really is as feminine as they come. The mixture of his deep voice, sweet smile & wonky dance moves make him one endearing guy. But even he should try and stem the snarks that spill out of his mouth sometimes...



Lee Taemin


Taemin is frequently mistaken for a girl due to his pretty face, shyness to speak up, long hair & skinny figure (https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7-Ug7dxw7t6J6Hro5Aw5Gpeo5ZAItHxfZLN0vsPI1XmWKsjaqmxW9w_TGlmEKM_cxLzukt8hfbsUFzqcgULJQNE5EdYY8j0Qy7jN_itjmwBE_jnXwqWlMhr8NM9ghsIp5tcp2KwHO8PfS/s1600/taemin+11.jpg). But when he is being serious and/or dancing, no one can ever commit the felony of calling him feminine. Pretty he might be but in true KPop fashion, this guy is capable of transforming into one sexy dancer when he needs to. But when he's not dancing or acting, but simply hanging out with his fellow SHINee members, he's very childish & displays child-like innocence which is rarely seen even in children. But Taemin is a mixture of awkwardness, smartness & kind-heartedness.
One of the prettiest guys, cross-dressed, which is totally understandable because he is supposed to look like Heechul sometimes...
Heechul & Taemin:
Taemin Sexy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGFmm8bPY5M [though he displays his overflowing cuteness too]



Key (Kim Kibum)



Kim Kibum of SHINee. Almighty Key. The All-Time Diva. Who'd throw his coffee in someone's face if it was served cold.
He's so prissy and totally the King (or do I mean Queen) of girl group dancing. While Jo Kwon is the master of mockery, Key is truly the master of duplication. His Abracadabra & Mister versions are sooo much better than the girls' dances. Maybe because he isn't afraid of shaking his booty - and he's got an amazing one... He's so fussy about his appearance & is a camera whore who can spot the correct camera from a mile away, while the others look from lens to lens, confused.



Kevin Woo

Kevin from UKISS...
Lovely, lovely Kevin. As friendly & nice as it is possible to be. But Kevin Woo is creepy. Because he is one of the most feminine guys out there. Even a gay guy wouldn't be as girly as him.
Scared to death of bugs, isn't afraid to dirty dance - alone, or even with other guys - & looks scandalized when his fellow members admitted to watching porn. Whose legs are so slender that when his fellow members see them, they look up expecting to see a hot girl but no, it's Kevin. He appeared on a variety show dressed as a girl and no one could tell the difference until he spoke. He has a bubbly, masculine voice that he didn't even try to disguise. Guess he didn't want to be put to shame by no one recognizing him at all. He out-danced Jessica from SNSD to her own song...
I made this list with this guy especially in mind.

Mr Jo Kwon... Where does one start? The Master - the ultimate MASTER - of Ssanti (cheap) dancing. He's called Kkab Kwon, derived from "kkab chi neun" which means being so energetic to the point of being annoying. It can also mean overdoing & overreacting.
Which describes him perfectly. When he's not in the spotlight, Jo Kwon is silent, polite, sweet, blah blah (boring). But when he IS in the spotlight, his personality literally explodes out - whether he's having a dance-off with Key to Beyonce's Sweet Dreams or simply dancing to a girl group song, Jo Kwon is able to embarrass whoever came up with the original dance moves.
I won't comment on his cross-dressing because it actually doesn't suit him much. Because of his ripped body. He didn't audition for 2PM for nothing... He's also allegedly dating Ga In, who is one of the sexiest women in KPop. But he is very pleasant, has the voice of an angel & is a responsible leader of 2AM. But this list was made for someone like Jo Kwon, with his 'Dirty Eyed Girls" parody of 'Abracadabra' by "Brown Eyed Girls" his girlfriend's band.
When Jo Kwon takes the stage, you know it's going to be good...



Im Siwan

In music videos or when he's performing their own songs onstage with ZE:A, he's very macho. Well, as macho as a pretty boy can be...which is not that much. But when he changes into sweatpants & hoodies, his personality also takes a twist.
While not doing outrageously scandalous things, the dignified posture along with the pointed looks from the self-proclaimed fashionista of the group leave one second-guessing Im Siwan's sexuality.
IM SIWAN: