Rain is my favorite Korean singer.
I am so excited that Rain is making his comeback! I haven't heard any new music from him for 2 years because of his military service. He was released back in July of this year. He has a new album coming out in January of 2014!
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
My Top 10 Korean Songs of 2013
Its time for my favorite Korean music list. These aren't in any particular order. I liked some of these for the video and others for the actual song. Bet you couldn't guess that I love boy bands! There is only one woman in my list.
1. Phantom "New Era" (Hip Hop)--I love this song!! This song has a great beat. Phantom is one of my favorite groups so I usually look forward to all of their new songs. The video is neat, but I think its made for the male viewing audience. Fun fact: The girl in the blonde wig is a man!
2. MIB "Nod Along" (Hip Hop)--This is the first song I had heard by this group and I really liked their sound. I'm a new fan.
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3. Gaeko "Rhythm is Life" (Hip Hop)--Great beat and video.
4. 2PM "A.D.T.O.Y." (Pop)--The song and the video are great. I also like the message of the song.
5. Ivy "I dance" (pop)--I like the song and the dancing in the video.
6. NTrain "Come Back to Me"(pop)--Great song. I love the music video and the dancing.
7. Lunafly "Fly to Love"(pop)--This was a cute music video. I also like a lot of their music. They release covers of English songs almost every week.
8. Vibe "Heaven" (R&B)-soft music, great lyrics and touching story line.
9. UKiss "Standing Still"(pop)--good song and music video
10. Eric Nam "Heaven's Door"(pop)--Cute music video and good song.
Bonus:
Psy "Gentleman"
1. Phantom "New Era" (Hip Hop)--I love this song!! This song has a great beat. Phantom is one of my favorite groups so I usually look forward to all of their new songs. The video is neat, but I think its made for the male viewing audience. Fun fact: The girl in the blonde wig is a man!
2. MIB "Nod Along" (Hip Hop)--This is the first song I had heard by this group and I really liked their sound. I'm a new fan.
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3. Gaeko "Rhythm is Life" (Hip Hop)--Great beat and video.
4. 2PM "A.D.T.O.Y." (Pop)--The song and the video are great. I also like the message of the song.
5. Ivy "I dance" (pop)--I like the song and the dancing in the video.
6. NTrain "Come Back to Me"(pop)--Great song. I love the music video and the dancing.
7. Lunafly "Fly to Love"(pop)--This was a cute music video. I also like a lot of their music. They release covers of English songs almost every week.
8. Vibe "Heaven" (R&B)-soft music, great lyrics and touching story line.
9. UKiss "Standing Still"(pop)--good song and music video
10. Eric Nam "Heaven's Door"(pop)--Cute music video and good song.
Bonus:
Psy "Gentleman"
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Music Video: Vibe "Heaven" (English Subtitles)
debut: 2002
members: Yoon Min Soo,Ryu Jae Hyun
music style: R&B
Featuring Lee YoungHyun(이영현), Shin YongJae of 4men(신용재 of 포맨), Lim SeJun(임세준), Wonji of Bella4(원지 of 벨라포).
I really enjoyed this video. The message is great, the music has a soft sound and the singers have a lot of passion for the song. The scenes in the video are compelling also. I definitely recommend watching with the subtitles if you don't know Korean so you can get a feel for the song.
members: Yoon Min Soo,Ryu Jae Hyun
music style: R&B
Featuring Lee YoungHyun(이영현), Shin YongJae of 4men(신용재 of 포맨), Lim SeJun(임세준), Wonji of Bella4(원지 of 벨라포).
I really enjoyed this video. The message is great, the music has a soft sound and the singers have a lot of passion for the song. The scenes in the video are compelling also. I definitely recommend watching with the subtitles if you don't know Korean so you can get a feel for the song.
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Saturday, December 21, 2013
2013's Biggest-Selling K-Pop Songs in America
http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/k-town/5839716/2013s-biggest-selling-k-pop-songs-in-america-psy-girls-generation
According to Billboard.com the top K-pop songs in America for 2013 are:
1. "Gangnam Style" Psy
2. "Gentleman" Psy
3. "Fantastic Baby" Big Bang
4. "I Got a Boy" Girl's Generation
5. "Growl" Exo
6. "I am the Best" 2NE1
7. "The Baddest Female" CL
8. "Right Now" Psy
9. "Wolf" Exo
10. "Falling In Love" 2NE1
Psy, 2NE1, and Exo are dominating the list this year.
According to Billboard.com the top K-pop songs in America for 2013 are:
1. "Gangnam Style" Psy
2. "Gentleman" Psy
3. "Fantastic Baby" Big Bang
4. "I Got a Boy" Girl's Generation
5. "Growl" Exo
6. "I am the Best" 2NE1
7. "The Baddest Female" CL
8. "Right Now" Psy
9. "Wolf" Exo
10. "Falling In Love" 2NE1
Psy, 2NE1, and Exo are dominating the list this year.
North Korea threatens to 'strike South Korea mercilessly'
Read the article here: http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/20/world/asia/north-korea-threats/index.html?sr=fb122013northkorea9a
North Korea sent a fax to South Korea saying that they will strike without notice after protests this week in Seoul. Protesters gathered in Seoul on the 2nd anniversary of Kim Jong Il's death.
South Korea says they will retaliate if N. Korea provokes them.
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So, what's new? N. Korea is still threatening S. Korea. Sounds like business as usual.
A fax? I read a friend's Facebook status saying that North Korea sent a fax to South Korea and I thought it had to be a joke. Then I saw the article on CNN.
What's next? A telegram? email?
North Korea sent a fax to South Korea saying that they will strike without notice after protests this week in Seoul. Protesters gathered in Seoul on the 2nd anniversary of Kim Jong Il's death.
South Korea says they will retaliate if N. Korea provokes them.
___________________________
So, what's new? N. Korea is still threatening S. Korea. Sounds like business as usual.
A fax? I read a friend's Facebook status saying that North Korea sent a fax to South Korea and I thought it had to be a joke. Then I saw the article on CNN.
What's next? A telegram? email?
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Music Video: Freshboyz "Koala" (19+/NSFW)
Genre: Hip Hop/Rap
Debut: 2009
Members: Ceejay, President Kwon, Nolboo
I've never heard of this group before. I like the song. It would be a good song to dance to at a club. It has a good beat, but I don't know what it is about. They even threw in a little Spanish. The video doesn't really appeal to me, but I'm sure the men love it. The video features a woman dancing in tight pants or lingerie.
Debut: 2009
Members: Ceejay, President Kwon, Nolboo
I've never heard of this group before. I like the song. It would be a good song to dance to at a club. It has a good beat, but I don't know what it is about. They even threw in a little Spanish. The video doesn't really appeal to me, but I'm sure the men love it. The video features a woman dancing in tight pants or lingerie.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
10 Things South Korea Does Better Than Anywhere Else
Read the Full Article Here: http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/27/travel/10-things-south-korea-does-best/index.html?sr=sharebar_facebook
1. Wired Culture
The internet is everywhere and a huge percentage of the population uses smartphones.
2. Whipping Out the Plastic
South Koreans have the highest usage of credit cards. Its really interesting that is technically illegal for a merchant to refuse to take credit cards.
3. Workaholics
Koreans are workaholics.
4. Business Boozing
Koreans also love to drink. Companies will take their employees out to eat and alcohol is always involved. Its actually considered rude to refuse to drink. (I always told them that I didn't drink and they would order coke for me).
5. Innovative Cosmetics
6. Female Golfers
4 of the top 10 female golfers are Korean. There are 38 Koreans in the top 100 golfers.
7. Starcraft
8. Flight Attendants
I will agree with this one. I've flown with Korean Air and Asiana and the service was great!!
9. Blind Dates
10. Plastic Surgery
Lots of people take "medical tours" to Korea for plastic surgery. The surgeons are skilled and the price isn't as high as other countries. A facelift in Korea can cost around $2.000-$3,000 compared with $10,000 in the USA.
1. Wired Culture
The internet is everywhere and a huge percentage of the population uses smartphones.
2. Whipping Out the Plastic
South Koreans have the highest usage of credit cards. Its really interesting that is technically illegal for a merchant to refuse to take credit cards.
3. Workaholics
Koreans are workaholics.
4. Business Boozing
Koreans also love to drink. Companies will take their employees out to eat and alcohol is always involved. Its actually considered rude to refuse to drink. (I always told them that I didn't drink and they would order coke for me).
5. Innovative Cosmetics
6. Female Golfers
4 of the top 10 female golfers are Korean. There are 38 Koreans in the top 100 golfers.
7. Starcraft
8. Flight Attendants
I will agree with this one. I've flown with Korean Air and Asiana and the service was great!!
9. Blind Dates
10. Plastic Surgery
Lots of people take "medical tours" to Korea for plastic surgery. The surgeons are skilled and the price isn't as high as other countries. A facelift in Korea can cost around $2.000-$3,000 compared with $10,000 in the USA.
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Music Video: G.Na "Mornin'" Korean and English Version
This song is part of the Hitman project which is dedicated to David Foster. (David Foster is an American music producer who has worked with artists such as Michael Jackson, Celine Dion, and Whitney Houston).
I love the painting! The song features Phantom. I knew I recognized that voice!
The Korean version has English subtitles.
Korean Version:
English Version:
I love the painting! The song features Phantom. I knew I recognized that voice!
The Korean version has English subtitles.
Korean Version:
English Version:
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
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