Friday, January 17, 2014
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Music Video: Gary (LeeSSang) "Shower Later" (19+ NSFW)
This contains a lot of AMWF. (Asian Male White Female)
Gary is a member of the Korean hip hop duo LeeSsang. This song is from his mini album.
Gary is a member of the Korean hip hop duo LeeSsang. This song is from his mini album.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Learning Korean with mobile devices
Read the article here: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140114000640
If you want to learn Korean there are numerous apps you can download to your cell phone or visit a website online.
Online Resources
1. Talk to Me in Korean--http://www.talktomeinkorean.com
I started studying with TTMIK since the beginning. I'm still on level 2 because I don't study that often, but they have 9 levels of lessons on their website so far. I definitely recommend that you check them out. They teach the lessons in English with an audio file and PDF version. All of the teachers are native Koreans who are fluent in English. They give lots of sample sentences for each lesson. They also post a lot of videos to their YouTube page about various topics like konglish and drama phrases. They have also published a lot of books on a number of topics.
They recently won an award from the Prime Minister for their efforts to teach the Korean language.
Cost: Free. (no signup to learn) They also have a subscription service where you can get native Koreans to correct your mistakes. I think it costs around $7.00 a month at http://www.harukorean.com
2. Korean Class 101--http://www.koreanclass101.com
I've also studied a few lessons at Korean Class 101. I liked this site also.
Cost: Free. You have to create an account to access the lessons.
Apps
These apps are in the Apple App store. (I have an Iphone/Ipad). I do not know if they are available on Android devices.
1. WordUp Korean--This is a vocabulary app with lots of phrases that can be used in day to day life. The app is more suited for intermediate users.
Cost: WordUp LITE is free. The regular WordUp app costs $2.99
2. Kbubbles--This app helps beginners learn the Korean alphabet using a game where you shoot the right letters or words.
Cost: Free. Full vocabulary list costs $0.99
3. LextTalk--Is an app for language exchange. You can access the chatrooms to find others who are also studying.
Cost: Free
4. WordPower Korean--This app has 11 levels ranging from beginner to intermediate. You are able to get the vocabulary lists sorted into categories. It is geared towards beginners, but is also helpful for intermediate learners.
Cost: $9.99 for the full version. There is also a free version which offers limited access.
If you want to learn Korean there are numerous apps you can download to your cell phone or visit a website online.
Online Resources
1. Talk to Me in Korean--http://www.talktomeinkorean.com
I started studying with TTMIK since the beginning. I'm still on level 2 because I don't study that often, but they have 9 levels of lessons on their website so far. I definitely recommend that you check them out. They teach the lessons in English with an audio file and PDF version. All of the teachers are native Koreans who are fluent in English. They give lots of sample sentences for each lesson. They also post a lot of videos to their YouTube page about various topics like konglish and drama phrases. They have also published a lot of books on a number of topics.
They recently won an award from the Prime Minister for their efforts to teach the Korean language.
Cost: Free. (no signup to learn) They also have a subscription service where you can get native Koreans to correct your mistakes. I think it costs around $7.00 a month at http://www.harukorean.com
2. Korean Class 101--http://www.koreanclass101.com
I've also studied a few lessons at Korean Class 101. I liked this site also.
Cost: Free. You have to create an account to access the lessons.
Apps
These apps are in the Apple App store. (I have an Iphone/Ipad). I do not know if they are available on Android devices.
1. WordUp Korean--This is a vocabulary app with lots of phrases that can be used in day to day life. The app is more suited for intermediate users.
Cost: WordUp LITE is free. The regular WordUp app costs $2.99
2. Kbubbles--This app helps beginners learn the Korean alphabet using a game where you shoot the right letters or words.
Cost: Free. Full vocabulary list costs $0.99
3. LextTalk--Is an app for language exchange. You can access the chatrooms to find others who are also studying.
Cost: Free
4. WordPower Korean--This app has 11 levels ranging from beginner to intermediate. You are able to get the vocabulary lists sorted into categories. It is geared towards beginners, but is also helpful for intermediate learners.
Cost: $9.99 for the full version. There is also a free version which offers limited access.
Tuesday, January 7, 2014
Music Video: Rain "30 Sexy" (Alternative Version)
Here's a new version of Rain's video from United Cube.
Thursday, January 2, 2014
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Teaser: Rain (bi) "30 Sexy"
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!
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!
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"
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