MBLAQ released a Japanese version of "Mona Lisa". They decided to go with a new video concept instead of just singing Japanese with the old music video. I like the new video.It's neat to hear it in a different language.
I personally like the Korean version of the song and video better.
The Official video was released on April 7, 2013
Friday, March 29, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Music Video: Phantom "Come As You Are"
Featuring Verbal Jint
Phantom is one of my favorite groups! I just love their sound.
Phantom is one of my favorite groups! I just love their sound.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Music Video: Infinite "Man in Love"
This is a cute video. (Male version of aegyo? hehe) The guys all seem to be in love with objects! The first guy loves the kitten that was left by his door. One guy loves his cell phone. Another guy likes the piano although he isn't very good at it. Another guy is in love with baking. Another guy is in love with books.
Music Video: Bobby Kim "I'm Alive" Korean and English
Featuring Kingston Rudieska
Korean Version (Click on cc for subtitles)
This is a cute, upbeat song.
English Version
Korean Version (Click on cc for subtitles)
This is a cute, upbeat song.
English Version
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
"Overexposure" Fine
Starting March 21, 2013 if you are "overexposed" you can be fined 50,000 won (about $50 USD).
Some K-pop women who are known for their revealing fashion criticized the new rule. Lee Hyori posted this on Twitter: "Is it true about the overexposure fine? I'm dead." Kwak Hyun-hwa said "What am I going to do?"
The new President, Park Geun-hye, proposed the fine in her first cabinet meeting in March.
The new law isn't clear on what is too revealing. "Overexposure" is only defined as "showing too much skin while in public places or causing embarrassment or displeasure by revealing body parts that should be kept hidden."
Read more here: http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2013/03/116_132327.html
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Monday, March 18, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
South Korean Holiday: March 14-White Day
Today is White Day in South Korea. It's an unofficial fun holiday that is the guy's version of Valentines Day. On Valentines Day the women give candy and gifts to the men. On White Day the men give candy and gifts to the women. The holiday is mostly celebrated by couples.
White day is celebrated in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China.
White day began in 1978 in Japan as an "answer day" to Valentines Day. Men should reciprocate after getting candy and gifts from women on Valentines Day.
White day is celebrated in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China.
White day began in 1978 in Japan as an "answer day" to Valentines Day. Men should reciprocate after getting candy and gifts from women on Valentines Day.
Music Video: G.NA "oops"
This video features Ilhoon of BTOB. The song is from her new EP titled "Beautiful Kisses" (March 2013).
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
Music Video: Jinbo "Be My Friend"
Jinbo (The SuperFreak) is a Korean R&B artist. He won “Best Soul/R&B Album” for his debut album in 2010. He owns a record label named SuperFreak Records.
This song is off of the new album titled "Fantasy" which was released in March 2013.
Friday, March 8, 2013
Music Video: Eric Nam "Heaven's Door" (Korean and English Version)
Eric has a nice voice! Eric Nam is a Korean-American from Atlanta, Georgia. He was discovered on YouTube performing cover songs.
He released his first album, "Cloud 9" in January of 2013.
Korean Version (with English subtitles-click on cc)
English Version
He released his first album, "Cloud 9" in January of 2013.
Korean Version (with English subtitles-click on cc)
English Version
Friday, March 1, 2013
South Korean Holiday: March 1 Movement
Today is the March 1st Movement which is a public holiday in South Korea. The Official name is the Samil movement (삼일 운동). It is also known as the Manse Demonstrations.
The day is named after an event which happened on March 1, 1919. Koreans wanted to be free from Japanese rule after hearing a speech by Woodrow Wilson.
33 people started the movement. They met at a restaurant in Seoul to prevent a riot. They read the Korean Declaration of Independence written by Choe Nam-Seon. They all signed the declaration and sent it to the Japanese Governer-General of Korea. They called the police to tell them of their actions and they were arrested.
Crowds gathered in Tapgol Park (Pagoda Park) to hear a student read the declaration. Protests broke out demanding freedom from the Japanese.
Japanese police used force to end the movement. They did horrible things to the Koreans. In one of the most famous incidents they took Koreans to a church where they locked it and set it on fire. Those who were arrested were taken to Seodaemun Prison where they were tortured or executed.
My Visit to Seodaemun Prison: http://valeriebethinsouthkorea.blogspot.com/2009/03/day-80-seodaemun-prison.html
Here is a video that describes the March 1st Movement:
The day is named after an event which happened on March 1, 1919. Koreans wanted to be free from Japanese rule after hearing a speech by Woodrow Wilson.
33 people started the movement. They met at a restaurant in Seoul to prevent a riot. They read the Korean Declaration of Independence written by Choe Nam-Seon. They all signed the declaration and sent it to the Japanese Governer-General of Korea. They called the police to tell them of their actions and they were arrested.
Crowds gathered in Tapgol Park (Pagoda Park) to hear a student read the declaration. Protests broke out demanding freedom from the Japanese.
Japanese police used force to end the movement. They did horrible things to the Koreans. In one of the most famous incidents they took Koreans to a church where they locked it and set it on fire. Those who were arrested were taken to Seodaemun Prison where they were tortured or executed.
My Visit to Seodaemun Prison: http://valeriebethinsouthkorea.blogspot.com/2009/03/day-80-seodaemun-prison.html
Here is a video that describes the March 1st Movement:
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