I don't usually like cute girl groups because of the aegyo. I think this video is cute. I like the message of the song.
Monday, March 31, 2014
Friday, March 28, 2014
Music Video: Tint "Wolf is Stupid" (English Subtitles)
Genre: K-pop
Debut: 2013
Label: GH Entertainment
Members: Mirim, Mei, Sangmi, Jamie, Minnie
I'm not a big fan of aegyo. This video is a little too cute for me. haha.
Debut: 2013
Label: GH Entertainment
Members: Mirim, Mei, Sangmi, Jamie, Minnie
I'm not a big fan of aegyo. This video is a little too cute for me. haha.
Thursday, March 27, 2014
Music Video: Swings "Fallin" (English Subtitles)
Featuring Jay Park
Wow. That's all I can say. I think everyone can relate to the message in this song.
Wow. That's all I can say. I think everyone can relate to the message in this song.
Music Video: Lee Sun Hee "Meet Him Among Them" (English Subtitles)
Debut: 1984
Genre: Ballad, pop
Lee Sun Hee is known as one of the best pop singers in South Korea.
I like the message of this song. The video has a captivating storyline.
Genre: Ballad, pop
Lee Sun Hee is known as one of the best pop singers in South Korea.
I like the message of this song. The video has a captivating storyline.
My South Korea Bucket List
There are tons of things to do and see in South Korea. I'm always searching and reading about new experiences in Korea. Sometimes I discover new things because my friends have shared their experiences. I have compiled a list of things that I want to accomplish this time. I feel like I saw so much, but I left so much undone. Now I have to make up for all the things I never got around to doing. I will blog and vlog about each experience!
1. Visit the Blue House--this is where the president lives
2. Rail bikes
3. Visit Busan-the 2nd largest city in Korea
4. Ride the Sea Train
5. Visit the beach(es)
6. Visit some sites from a drama- I really wanted to visit the "Full House" set, but unfortunately it has been torn down. It was damaged by a typhoon.
7. Ride the bullet train
8. Try street food--I lived in Korea for over a year and I never tried street food! (tried Hotteok in Oct 2014)
9. Visit the royal tombs
10. Travel to Jeju Island-Jeju is like the Hawaii of Korea
11. Attend kpop concerts (especially Rain!)
12. stay at a love motel (I only stayed at one motel in Korea. I think it was a love motel, but I want to stay in a nice one)
13. Attend Seoul Tube--this is where vloggers meet in Seoul (Did this June 2014)
14. Try Soju
15. Try Makgoli (did this at a friend's house in September 2014..didn't like it)
16. Go on the Han River Cruise (did this in August 2014)
17. Buy a Hanbok
18. Visit Toilet Museum (did this in October 2014)
19. Visit the poop cafe
20. Attend Club Night in Hongdae-I think its the 4th Friday of every month. You pay around $20 and you can visit all the clubs in Hongdae. I'm not a clubber, but I'd like to see it for myself without having to pay cover charges to every club.
21. Go back to Banpo Bridge (did this in October 2014)
22. Go to Nami Island
23. Visit the seoul national cemetery
24. Visit unesco heritage sites (already seen 3)
25. Go to Chungsun do (spring waltz set)
26 visit trick eye museum, love museum, ice museum
27. Go to the Jindo sea parting festival
28. Go to the bullfighting festival
29. Visit the war memorial (did this in October 2014)
30. Visit at least 1 city in every province. There are 8 provinces. So far I've been to 3 of them.
31. Go to penis park--yes its a park full of penises. LOL
32. Get my picture taken with Rain (and other Kpop stars) (this may never happen!)
33. Pass level 1 of the TOPIK
1. Visit the Blue House--this is where the president lives
2. Rail bikes
3. Visit Busan-the 2nd largest city in Korea
4. Ride the Sea Train
5. Visit the beach(es)
6. Visit some sites from a drama- I really wanted to visit the "Full House" set, but unfortunately it has been torn down. It was damaged by a typhoon.
7. Ride the bullet train
8. Try street food--I lived in Korea for over a year and I never tried street food! (tried Hotteok in Oct 2014)
9. Visit the royal tombs
10. Travel to Jeju Island-Jeju is like the Hawaii of Korea
11. Attend kpop concerts (especially Rain!)
12. stay at a love motel (I only stayed at one motel in Korea. I think it was a love motel, but I want to stay in a nice one)
13. Attend Seoul Tube--this is where vloggers meet in Seoul (Did this June 2014)
14. Try Soju
15. Try Makgoli (did this at a friend's house in September 2014..didn't like it)
16. Go on the Han River Cruise (did this in August 2014)
17. Buy a Hanbok
18. Visit Toilet Museum (did this in October 2014)
19. Visit the poop cafe
20. Attend Club Night in Hongdae-I think its the 4th Friday of every month. You pay around $20 and you can visit all the clubs in Hongdae. I'm not a clubber, but I'd like to see it for myself without having to pay cover charges to every club.
21. Go back to Banpo Bridge (did this in October 2014)
22. Go to Nami Island
23. Visit the seoul national cemetery
24. Visit unesco heritage sites (already seen 3)
25. Go to Chungsun do (spring waltz set)
26 visit trick eye museum, love museum, ice museum
27. Go to the Jindo sea parting festival
28. Go to the bullfighting festival
29. Visit the war memorial (did this in October 2014)
30. Visit at least 1 city in every province. There are 8 provinces. So far I've been to 3 of them.
31. Go to penis park--yes its a park full of penises. LOL
32. Get my picture taken with Rain (and other Kpop stars) (this may never happen!)
33. Pass level 1 of the TOPIK
Wednesday, March 26, 2014
I got a job!
On March 11th I began communicating with a girl I met in a Facebook group for English teachers in South Korea. She was leaving her hagwon and searching for her replacement. She forwarded my resume to her boss and her boss wanted to interview me.
She had a positive experience with the school. She was there 3 years. She left and then came back recently to work part time. She is leaving because she is moving out of the country to get married.
I had an interview on March 25th at 2PM Korean time which was 1AM in the USA (EST). The interview started a few minutes late because they were having computer problems. Then once their computer issues were worked out they added me on skype and I called them on video chat.
The director of the school was busy so one of the co workers interviewed me. The teacher I am replacing was also there, but she didn't ask me anything. The co-worker only asked me a few questions. She seemed excited to be talking to me and she said I made a good first impression..
I will be working in Goyang at a small hagwon. The hagwon has been open for 7 years.
Today the teacher that I am replacing sent me a message saying that the director wants to hire me! That was a fast decision. I got notified approximately 24 hours after my interview.
I think this will be the best position for me. I will have small classes, freedom to choose the curriculum and plan my own lessons. There are about 100 students in the whole hagwon and there is one other foreign teacher. I'll have a few different classes like a monthly cooking class and a weekly art class. I'll also have a private one on one with an adult student. The other students will be elementary students. On MWF I will have 5-6 classes and 3-4 classes on Tues/Thurs. Classes are 45 minutes long. Working hours are 2-9:30 with classes beginning around 3pm. I would be teaching reading, speaking, phonics, cooking, and art. I'd be doing novel reading with the adult student.
I will be starting at the end of May.
She had a positive experience with the school. She was there 3 years. She left and then came back recently to work part time. She is leaving because she is moving out of the country to get married.
I had an interview on March 25th at 2PM Korean time which was 1AM in the USA (EST). The interview started a few minutes late because they were having computer problems. Then once their computer issues were worked out they added me on skype and I called them on video chat.
The director of the school was busy so one of the co workers interviewed me. The teacher I am replacing was also there, but she didn't ask me anything. The co-worker only asked me a few questions. She seemed excited to be talking to me and she said I made a good first impression..
I will be working in Goyang at a small hagwon. The hagwon has been open for 7 years.
Today the teacher that I am replacing sent me a message saying that the director wants to hire me! That was a fast decision. I got notified approximately 24 hours after my interview.
I think this will be the best position for me. I will have small classes, freedom to choose the curriculum and plan my own lessons. There are about 100 students in the whole hagwon and there is one other foreign teacher. I'll have a few different classes like a monthly cooking class and a weekly art class. I'll also have a private one on one with an adult student. The other students will be elementary students. On MWF I will have 5-6 classes and 3-4 classes on Tues/Thurs. Classes are 45 minutes long. Working hours are 2-9:30 with classes beginning around 3pm. I would be teaching reading, speaking, phonics, cooking, and art. I'd be doing novel reading with the adult student.
I will be starting at the end of May.
Interview #2
I just finished with my 2nd interview. It was okay. It was a phone interview that lasted 10 mins. She asked me a few questions about my personality and my previous experience. Then I asked her a lot of questions about the school.
I'm not sure about this one. I don't really know if my experience would be well suited for this school. I have a preference for the 1st school.
The school that I interviewed with today is a large hagwon in Hanam with about 500 students.The school has been open for about 5 years. I prefer smaller hagwons because you have a better chance to get to know your students. At my 2nd hagwon I only had 50 students in all.
The max class size is 12 students.The curriculum and tests are already made and they are only tested once every 3 months. A pre-made lesson could be a good or bad thing. If the lessons are too short it would be hard to fill the time. At my 2nd hagwon I liked having the freedom to come up with my own lesson and make my own tests.
I would be the only foreign teacher. I would be teaching speaking and writing. The teaching hours are 2-9pm with 5-6 hour long classes per day. You have to come an hour early at one to make lesson plans and prepare for class. They do provide training before you start.
Long classes worry me! I'm scared that I wouldn't be able to stretch the lesson that far! I remember how hard it was for a 75 minute class at my first school. Time passed so slowly and the lessons were short! My last hagwon classes were only 50 minutes and it seemed time passed quicker!
Before I make a decision I would look over the contract really closely and I would have to talk to a teacher that works there. But I think my mind is halfway made up already. I don't think this one is right for me.
My recruiter emailed me to see how the interview went. I told her I don't know if I would be a good fit for the school.
Maybe they will reject me and I won't have to worry about rejecting them!
I'm not sure about this one. I don't really know if my experience would be well suited for this school. I have a preference for the 1st school.
The school that I interviewed with today is a large hagwon in Hanam with about 500 students.The school has been open for about 5 years. I prefer smaller hagwons because you have a better chance to get to know your students. At my 2nd hagwon I only had 50 students in all.
The max class size is 12 students.The curriculum and tests are already made and they are only tested once every 3 months. A pre-made lesson could be a good or bad thing. If the lessons are too short it would be hard to fill the time. At my 2nd hagwon I liked having the freedom to come up with my own lesson and make my own tests.
I would be the only foreign teacher. I would be teaching speaking and writing. The teaching hours are 2-9pm with 5-6 hour long classes per day. You have to come an hour early at one to make lesson plans and prepare for class. They do provide training before you start.
Long classes worry me! I'm scared that I wouldn't be able to stretch the lesson that far! I remember how hard it was for a 75 minute class at my first school. Time passed so slowly and the lessons were short! My last hagwon classes were only 50 minutes and it seemed time passed quicker!
Before I make a decision I would look over the contract really closely and I would have to talk to a teacher that works there. But I think my mind is halfway made up already. I don't think this one is right for me.
My recruiter emailed me to see how the interview went. I told her I don't know if I would be a good fit for the school.
Maybe they will reject me and I won't have to worry about rejecting them!
I'm planning to go back to South Korea...soon
I have decided to go back to Korea. I thought I'd never go back, but never say never. I've been thinking about it ever since November, but now I'm finally announcing it. Now I can just keep adding updates in new blog posts.
In November, I was really frustrated at my job so I posted a status update on Facebook. My friend in Korea saw my post and said I should take her job in March. I got all of my documents together to prepare. I had an interview and got the job, but I turned it down because they didn't offer any benefits. Plus the job was part time for half of the year and housing would be taken out of my pay.
I could have given up then, but my longing for Korea was too strong. My mind was made up. I was going to Korea somehow, some way. My family thinks I'm crazy and begs me not to go.
I joined a Facebook group for English teachers in South Korea. I posted on the wall that I was looking for a job. Shortly after that a girl contacted me and said that she was leaving her hagwon at the end of April. I started communicating with her, but a week later her school decided they weren't going to hire another teacher to save money.
There's also another reason I want to go to Korea. I met a guy from Seoul on Facebook. We met in a group for Korean men who like foreign women. We have been chatting on Facebook and Kakao since December. We chat a few times a week. I'd like to meet him and see if there could be a connection offline. He seems like a really sweet guy. If things work out between us there will be plenty of posts about us later. (Only basic info)
After 2 failed attempts, I started contacting recruiters. I had to send them my resume, an introduction video, and a picture of myself. One company even asked me to send a full body picture because it would help me get more jobs. (how?) The recruiters told me about some positions. I'm not going to settle so I turn down a lot of jobs. I know I want to be near Seoul and only teach Elementary students. I wouldn't mind if there were some middle school students also.
I saw another post in the English teacher group on Facebook. A girl was leaving her hagwon in Goyang, Korea around the middle of April. I started communicating with her. I sent in my resume and her director liked it. I had a Skype interview on March 25. (waiting to hear back from them)
Another recruiter found me a position teaching Elementary students in Hanam, Korea. She sent my resume and they wanted to interview me. I will have a phone interview with them on March 26th.
On March 25 I had a recruiter who said he had a lot of positions and asked me to send him my resume. I really wasn't looking to go with more recruiters, but I sent it anyway. I have to keep my options open in case these 2 offers fall through. More recruiters=more opportunities.
I could be in Korea in May!! More updates later....
In November, I was really frustrated at my job so I posted a status update on Facebook. My friend in Korea saw my post and said I should take her job in March. I got all of my documents together to prepare. I had an interview and got the job, but I turned it down because they didn't offer any benefits. Plus the job was part time for half of the year and housing would be taken out of my pay.
I could have given up then, but my longing for Korea was too strong. My mind was made up. I was going to Korea somehow, some way. My family thinks I'm crazy and begs me not to go.
I joined a Facebook group for English teachers in South Korea. I posted on the wall that I was looking for a job. Shortly after that a girl contacted me and said that she was leaving her hagwon at the end of April. I started communicating with her, but a week later her school decided they weren't going to hire another teacher to save money.
There's also another reason I want to go to Korea. I met a guy from Seoul on Facebook. We met in a group for Korean men who like foreign women. We have been chatting on Facebook and Kakao since December. We chat a few times a week. I'd like to meet him and see if there could be a connection offline. He seems like a really sweet guy. If things work out between us there will be plenty of posts about us later. (Only basic info)
After 2 failed attempts, I started contacting recruiters. I had to send them my resume, an introduction video, and a picture of myself. One company even asked me to send a full body picture because it would help me get more jobs. (how?) The recruiters told me about some positions. I'm not going to settle so I turn down a lot of jobs. I know I want to be near Seoul and only teach Elementary students. I wouldn't mind if there were some middle school students also.
I saw another post in the English teacher group on Facebook. A girl was leaving her hagwon in Goyang, Korea around the middle of April. I started communicating with her. I sent in my resume and her director liked it. I had a Skype interview on March 25. (waiting to hear back from them)
Another recruiter found me a position teaching Elementary students in Hanam, Korea. She sent my resume and they wanted to interview me. I will have a phone interview with them on March 26th.
On March 25 I had a recruiter who said he had a lot of positions and asked me to send him my resume. I really wasn't looking to go with more recruiters, but I sent it anyway. I have to keep my options open in case these 2 offers fall through. More recruiters=more opportunities.
I could be in Korea in May!! More updates later....
Music Video: Girl Hood "Darling Honey I Love You"
Girl Hood is being branded as the ahjumma (old woman) version of Girl's Generation. The members are married and range in age from 29-36 which is a lot older than most girl groups.
Asian women age very well. I never would have guessed their ages. I wouldn't consider them to be ahjummas though. (But it is common to be called an ahjumma once you are married). I think it would be interested to see a real ahjumma group with perms and visors. Oh my, I would pay to see that!!
Darling Honey I love you is their debut song. This song is about a wife's love for her husband. It's not your typical kpop song, but I think its nice and sweet. It's good to add something new to the mix.
Debut: 2014
members: 김유정 (36), 왕희 (36), 박수아 (29), 현예은 (31)
Random Fact: Ahjumma means "aunt", but thats now how its commonly used. It is used as a term for married women and anyone who looks to be middle aged or older. For example, you call a woman server in a restaurant as 'ahjumma' instead of using their name (if she is an older lady). Older ahjummas tend to all follow the same fashion trends: permed short hair and big visors.
Translation:
You are my love, you are my love, no matter what anyone says
Such a handsome man, such a handsome man, it’s only you in my eyes
You’re a star, you’re the moon, you’re the honey to my heart
I love you, I love you, I love you
The twinkling stars of the night sky don’t shine as bright as you
I’ve really fallen for you, I’ve gone crazy for you
Darling, honey, what should I call you?
You set a fire in my burning heart
Darling, honey, honey, I don’t know what to do
I like you so much that I’m going crazy
Words that you say
Are a melody to my ears
Lalala lalala
I love you, I love you, I love you
The twinkling stars of the night sky don’t shine as bright as you
I’ve really fallen for you, I’ve gone crazy for you
Darling, honey, what should I call you?
You set a fire in my burning heart
Darling, honey, honey, I don’t know what to do
I like you so much that I’m going crazy
Because of you, my heart is burning again today
My love, you are my one and only
You gave me love in my lonely heart
Darling, honey, honey, I don’t know what to do
I like you so much that I’m going crazy
(Translation came from AsianDreamVOD )
Asian women age very well. I never would have guessed their ages. I wouldn't consider them to be ahjummas though. (But it is common to be called an ahjumma once you are married). I think it would be interested to see a real ahjumma group with perms and visors. Oh my, I would pay to see that!!
Darling Honey I love you is their debut song. This song is about a wife's love for her husband. It's not your typical kpop song, but I think its nice and sweet. It's good to add something new to the mix.
Debut: 2014
members: 김유정 (36), 왕희 (36), 박수아 (29), 현예은 (31)
Random Fact: Ahjumma means "aunt", but thats now how its commonly used. It is used as a term for married women and anyone who looks to be middle aged or older. For example, you call a woman server in a restaurant as 'ahjumma' instead of using their name (if she is an older lady). Older ahjummas tend to all follow the same fashion trends: permed short hair and big visors.
Translation:
You are my love, you are my love, no matter what anyone says
Such a handsome man, such a handsome man, it’s only you in my eyes
You’re a star, you’re the moon, you’re the honey to my heart
I love you, I love you, I love you
The twinkling stars of the night sky don’t shine as bright as you
I’ve really fallen for you, I’ve gone crazy for you
Darling, honey, what should I call you?
You set a fire in my burning heart
Darling, honey, honey, I don’t know what to do
I like you so much that I’m going crazy
Words that you say
Are a melody to my ears
Lalala lalala
I love you, I love you, I love you
The twinkling stars of the night sky don’t shine as bright as you
I’ve really fallen for you, I’ve gone crazy for you
Darling, honey, what should I call you?
You set a fire in my burning heart
Darling, honey, honey, I don’t know what to do
I like you so much that I’m going crazy
Because of you, my heart is burning again today
My love, you are my one and only
You gave me love in my lonely heart
Darling, honey, honey, I don’t know what to do
I like you so much that I’m going crazy
(Translation came from AsianDreamVOD )
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
Music Video: Super Junior M "Swing" Chinese Version
This song has a great beat for dancing. Good song. Good dancing. I like it. Its really cool to see Korean groups singing in other languages.
Monday, March 24, 2014
*Music Video: MBLAQ "Be a Man"
I love this video. It may make it to my top video list at the end of the year. It is definitely my favorite so far this year.
The song has a good beat and sound. I like the dancing. My favorite part of the dance is from around 1:54 to 2:03. I love the suits. I love a sharp dressed man! I think they are sexy without really trying to be sexy. I'm really digging the guy with the wavy hair and glasses (Mir). Its a nice look. I really like his rap part of the song also. Boy bands are my favorite!
The only need it needs is English subtitles. Or maybe I should learn more Korean.
The song has a good beat and sound. I like the dancing. My favorite part of the dance is from around 1:54 to 2:03. I love the suits. I love a sharp dressed man! I think they are sexy without really trying to be sexy. I'm really digging the guy with the wavy hair and glasses (Mir). Its a nice look. I really like his rap part of the song also. Boy bands are my favorite!
The only need it needs is English subtitles. Or maybe I should learn more Korean.
Friday, March 21, 2014
Music Video: Lee Michelle "Without You" (English Subtitles)
I was surprised to see a black woman singing Kpop. You usually only see native Koreans. Its good to see some diversity.
Lee Michelle (이미쉘) is half Korean half African American. She was on the Tv show Kpop Star Season 1 in 2011. She was signed on to YG Entertainment as part of a girl group called SuPearls, but the group disbanded after training for 2 years.
"Without You" is Michelle's debut single.
Lee Michelle (이미쉘) is half Korean half African American. She was on the Tv show Kpop Star Season 1 in 2011. She was signed on to YG Entertainment as part of a girl group called SuPearls, but the group disbanded after training for 2 years.
"Without You" is Michelle's debut single.
Thursday, March 20, 2014
Music Video: Lim Chang Jung "Ordinary Song" (English Subtitles)
Genre: ballad
Lim Chang Jung is an actor and singer. His 1st solo album was released in 1995. This year he is releasing his 12th album.
He has a great voice.
Lim Chang Jung is an actor and singer. His 1st solo album was released in 1995. This year he is releasing his 12th album.
He has a great voice.
Wednesday, March 19, 2014
Music Video: Ugly Pumpkin "From Yesterday" (English Subtitles)
Genre: Hip Hop
Debut: 2014
Members: Omtae, Shahgoon, Wormboy
Fun Fact: The word for pumpkin (호박 hobak) is also used to call someone ugly in Korean. (Tip: Your Korean girlfriend/boyfriend may be insulted if you call them 'pumpkin' as a pet name.)
This is Ugly Pumkin's debut single.It is a cute song.
Debut: 2014
Members: Omtae, Shahgoon, Wormboy
Fun Fact: The word for pumpkin (호박 hobak) is also used to call someone ugly in Korean. (Tip: Your Korean girlfriend/boyfriend may be insulted if you call them 'pumpkin' as a pet name.)
This is Ugly Pumkin's debut single.It is a cute song.
*Music Video: Electroboyz "Bang Bang Crossroads" (English Subtitles)
Genre: Hip Hop
Debut: 2010
Members: Maboos, 1kyne, Chakun
I like this video.
Debut: 2010
Members: Maboos, 1kyne, Chakun
I like this video.
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Renting an apartment in Seoul: Jeonse (전세)
I don't have any first hand knowledge about renting an apartment. My job has always provided housing for me. I was reading an article that I found to be really interesting. I can't believe apartments in Korea are so expensive. For $290,000 you can buy a nice house in the USA. Koreans pay that much to rent an apartment.
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Read the article here: http://news.msn.com/world/it-takes-dollar290000-in-cash-to-rent-an-apartment-in-seoul#tscptmf
According to the article, Seoulites spend $290,000 in cash to rent an apartment.
Most Koreans don't pay monthly rent. Korea uses a system called jeonse. Jeonse is also known as "key money". In the Jeonse system, tenants will lend large sums of money to the landlord for a period of time (usually 2 years) instead of paying a monthly rent. Tenants pay a percentage of what the property would be worth. The percentage used to be around 40%-50%, but these days it can be all the way up to 90%. At the end of the term, the money is returned to the tenant.
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Read the article here: http://news.msn.com/world/it-takes-dollar290000-in-cash-to-rent-an-apartment-in-seoul#tscptmf
According to the article, Seoulites spend $290,000 in cash to rent an apartment.
Most Koreans don't pay monthly rent. Korea uses a system called jeonse. Jeonse is also known as "key money". In the Jeonse system, tenants will lend large sums of money to the landlord for a period of time (usually 2 years) instead of paying a monthly rent. Tenants pay a percentage of what the property would be worth. The percentage used to be around 40%-50%, but these days it can be all the way up to 90%. At the end of the term, the money is returned to the tenant.
"The transaction is essentially a loan, with the tenant as the lender, the landlord as the borrower, and the house as the collateral."
Jeonse does come with some risks. Sometimes the loans don't get paid back to the tenant. The tenants are protected. If the landlord defaults and the house is sold, the tenant will get the money back. 10% of landlords could have trouble paying back the deposit to the tenant.
Saturday, March 15, 2014
Music Video: Kohd "My Person" (English Subtitles)
Genre: Pop
Kohd became famous after being featured on the soundtrack of a Korean drama called "My Daughter Seo Young" which premiered in 2012.
The song has a nice message and he has a great voice. I like the simplicity of the video.
Kohd became famous after being featured on the soundtrack of a Korean drama called "My Daughter Seo Young" which premiered in 2012.
The song has a nice message and he has a great voice. I like the simplicity of the video.
*Music Video: Son Heun Su "Go and Come Back" (English Subtitles)
Son Heun Su is a comedian who also sings and acts in movies.
I like this video because it's funny!
I like this video because it's funny!
*Music Video: Troy "Green Light" (English Subtitles)
Genre: Hip Hop
Label: Brand New Music
Debut: 2014
Members: Bumkey, Jay Woong, Chang Woo, Kanto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bnmtroy
Lately I've been digging some Korean Hip Hop. I need to discover more groups!
This is one of my favorite videos so far this year. The song sounds great also! The retro feel of the video is a good concept. The girls aren't trying to be overly sexy like a lot of the videos these days.
Label: Brand New Music
Debut: 2014
Members: Bumkey, Jay Woong, Chang Woo, Kanto
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bnmtroy
Lately I've been digging some Korean Hip Hop. I need to discover more groups!
This is one of my favorite videos so far this year. The song sounds great also! The retro feel of the video is a good concept. The girls aren't trying to be overly sexy like a lot of the videos these days.
Friday, March 14, 2014
*Music Video: Vimutti "Be My Bride"
I can't really find much information on Vimutti, but he sings classical pop music. I really like his sound. I need to expand my knowledge of different types of Korean music.
This is so cute. The man never gives up..
)
This is so cute. The man never gives up..
)
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Monday, March 10, 2014
Music Video: Lunafly "Special Guy" (English Subtitles)
Featuring Miryo from Brown Eyed Girls
Cool video. I love Teo's hair!! (He's the guy in the middle)
Cool video. I love Teo's hair!! (He's the guy in the middle)
Thursday, March 6, 2014
35 fascinating photos of Korea from 100 years ago
Check out the photos here: http://en.rocketnews24.com/2014/03/05/35-fascinating-photos-of-korea-from-100-years-ago-before-k-dramas-took-over-asia/
I love seeing pictures from the past. Its amazing how things evolve over time. South Korea looks so different now.
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
I made a twitter account for my blog. I had one before but I deleted it.
I'll be posting links to blog posts, youtube videos and random things about South Korea that might not end up on my blog.
Follow me at @Journey2SKorea
I'll be posting links to blog posts, youtube videos and random things about South Korea that might not end up on my blog.
*Music Video: Hyolyn "One Way"
Hyolyn is the main vocalist and leader of the kpop group Sistar. She debuted as a solo artist in 2013.
One of my friends sent me this song and I really like it. It has a nice uptempo beat.
One of my friends sent me this song and I really like it. It has a nice uptempo beat.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Music Video: 1PS "Because I'm Your Girl" (English Captions)
1PS ( 원피스) stands for "One Piece Score". The 4 members come together as "one piece" to make a musical "score"
genre: Kpop
Debut: 2014
Members:
Yena
Yoonseo
Jieun
Saeha
Korean Movie: Aimless Bullet 오발탄
This movie tied for the number 1 spot in the top 101 Korean Movies.
Genre: Literary Art
Year: 1961
Main Characters:
Choi Mu-Ryong,as Cheol-Ho
Kim Jin-Kyu as Yeong-Ho
Moon Jeong-Suk as the wife
Seo Ae-Ja as the sister
Kim Kye-Jeong
Noh Jae-Shin as the mother
Where to watch: YouTube user KoreanFilm
Plot:
The movie follows the story of Yeong-Ho's family and their struggles. Yeong-Ho is a clerk who lives with his mom, his pregnant wife, sister and brother. His mother was driven to insanity by the war and constantly says "let's go". His wife is pregnant and suffers from malnutrition. His younger brother is an unemployed war veteran. His younger sister is a prostitute to US soldiers.
Yeong-Ho is struggling to support his family on his small salary. He also has a toothache and won't see the dentist. His brother tries to help them by robbing a bank, but he is arrested. His wife dies during childbirth. He leaves the hospital without even seeing her body. He finally gets the bad tooth pulled and he gets in the taxi and says "lets go."
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This movie was in black and white with subtitles.
5 down....96 to go
Genre: Literary Art
Year: 1961
Main Characters:
Choi Mu-Ryong,as Cheol-Ho
Kim Jin-Kyu as Yeong-Ho
Moon Jeong-Suk as the wife
Seo Ae-Ja as the sister
Kim Kye-Jeong
Noh Jae-Shin as the mother
Where to watch: YouTube user KoreanFilm
Plot:
The movie follows the story of Yeong-Ho's family and their struggles. Yeong-Ho is a clerk who lives with his mom, his pregnant wife, sister and brother. His mother was driven to insanity by the war and constantly says "let's go". His wife is pregnant and suffers from malnutrition. His younger brother is an unemployed war veteran. His younger sister is a prostitute to US soldiers.
Yeong-Ho is struggling to support his family on his small salary. He also has a toothache and won't see the dentist. His brother tries to help them by robbing a bank, but he is arrested. His wife dies during childbirth. He leaves the hospital without even seeing her body. He finally gets the bad tooth pulled and he gets in the taxi and says "lets go."
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This movie was in black and white with subtitles.
***This was a good movie. I liked one of the last lines of the film:
"Did God send me out like an aimless bullet with no place to go?"
5 down....96 to go
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