I'm not really familiar with Phantom's music, but I like their sound. I posted a video in an earlier post for their "Hole in Your Face" which was released in Nov 2011. Link: Hole In Your Face MV
They are a hip hop group, but this is their debut into K-pop. This song is from their first mini-album titled 'Phantom City'.
Friday, August 17, 2012
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Korean Holiday: August 15 (Liberation Day)
On August 15th Koreans celebrate 'Gwangbokjeol' or Liberation Day. It is a public holiday that marks the liberation from Japanese colonial rule.
A ceremony led by the president is held at a history museum in Cheonan, The Independance Hall of Korea, or Sejong Center. The Independance song (광복절 노래) is sung at the ceremony.
The Korean flag (태극기) is raised in honor of those who fought for Korea's freedom.
The government also issues pardons on this day.
A ceremony led by the president is held at a history museum in Cheonan, The Independance Hall of Korea, or Sejong Center. The Independance song (광복절 노래) is sung at the ceremony.
The Korean flag (태극기) is raised in honor of those who fought for Korea's freedom.
The government also issues pardons on this day.
Music Video: Psy (feat Hyuna) "오빤 딱 내 스타일" (Oppa Is Just My Style)
Psy joined Twitter. @psy_oppa
This is the girl version of "Gangnam Style". "Oppa Is Just My Style"
I liked the first one better. Sequels are never as good as the original. The 2nd video isn't funny like the 1st one. The first video had so much appeal because it was funny. Most non Koreans probably didn't have a clue what the song was really about, but they could all laugh at the funny parts. I read a lot of the comments and most of them say Hyun-a ruined the song. Her voice sounds really childish and doesn't really fit with the song. Maybe she is trying to be 'aegyo' (acting cute and childish) which is really popular in Korea. I don't like 'aegyo' because its not a part of my culture. I don't think American men would respond well to 'aegyo', but I think Korean men love it. I'd give the first one 5 stars. This one gets 2.5 stars.
This is the girl version of "Gangnam Style". "Oppa Is Just My Style"
I liked the first one better. Sequels are never as good as the original. The 2nd video isn't funny like the 1st one. The first video had so much appeal because it was funny. Most non Koreans probably didn't have a clue what the song was really about, but they could all laugh at the funny parts. I read a lot of the comments and most of them say Hyun-a ruined the song. Her voice sounds really childish and doesn't really fit with the song. Maybe she is trying to be 'aegyo' (acting cute and childish) which is really popular in Korea. I don't like 'aegyo' because its not a part of my culture. I don't think American men would respond well to 'aegyo', but I think Korean men love it. I'd give the first one 5 stars. This one gets 2.5 stars.
Monday, August 13, 2012
Coming August 15th...."Oppa, You're my Style"
Psy plans to release "Gangnam Style" Part 2. He decided to make a new video because of the video's international popularity. The video has over 27 million views in less than a month! Psy made a huge comeback!!
The video will be released August 15th and will be titled "Oppa, You're My Style". The video will be from the female's perspective. Hyun-a will still be the leading lady in the video.
Here is the first video (released July 15):
Music Video: Super Junior "Spy"
Super Junior released the teaser to this video about a week ago. I was checking the YouTube channel almost everyday to see when it would be released. Its finally here!!!
Super Junior is one of my favorite groups in Korea! I like the music video!! I also really like the suits!
Super Junior is one of my favorite groups in Korea! I like the music video!! I also really like the suits!
London Olympics 2012: South Korea Medal Count (day 16)
Day 16 Results
The Olympics are officially over. Korea did a good job.
On day 16 South Korea gained 1 silver medal. They are in 5th place by number of gold medals. They are in 9th place overall with 28 medals.
13 Gold
8 Silver
7 Bronze
New medalist:
Silver---Boxing--Han Soonchul
한국, 파이팅! Good job!!!
The Olympics are officially over. Korea did a good job.
On day 16 South Korea gained 1 silver medal. They are in 5th place by number of gold medals. They are in 9th place overall with 28 medals.
13 Gold
8 Silver
7 Bronze
New medalist:
Silver---Boxing--Han Soonchul
한국, 파이팅! Good job!!!
Sunday, August 12, 2012
London Olympics 2012: IOC doesn't want South Korean to accept bronze medal
Read about it here: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/olympics-fourth-place-medal/ioc-says-south-korean-player-t-accept-bronze-145955541--oly.html
The IOC doesn't want Jongwoo Park to accept the bronze medal for men's soccer because he held up a sign with a political statement. Athletes are banned from making political statements.
South Korea won the soccer game against Japan. Park held up a sign that said "Dokdo is our land".
South Korea and Japan each claim to own this piece of land in between South Korea and Japan. South Korea calls the islets Dokdo. Japan calls the islets Takeshima. Both countries are passionate about saying they own the islands.
When I was in Korea I would hear Koreans talking about Dokdo. A few years ago they even had an event in New York City where they gave out bracelets that said that Dokdo belongs to Korea. I think it will be a never ending feud between the 2 countries.
London Olympics 2012: South Korea Medal Count (Day 15)
Day 15 Results
Only one more day left. I've enjoyed writing about the Olympics. I am an American, but I kept up with what South Korea was doing. I watched a lot of events on TV in the USA, but the coverage wasn't very good in my opinion. Of South Korea's events I saw the vaulter that won gold and the volleyball team playing against the USA.
On day 15 South Korea did not earn any medals. They are in 5th place by number of gold medals. They are in 9th place by total medals with 27.
13 Gold
7 Silver
7 Bronze
한국, 파이팅!
Only one more day left. I've enjoyed writing about the Olympics. I am an American, but I kept up with what South Korea was doing. I watched a lot of events on TV in the USA, but the coverage wasn't very good in my opinion. Of South Korea's events I saw the vaulter that won gold and the volleyball team playing against the USA.
On day 15 South Korea did not earn any medals. They are in 5th place by number of gold medals. They are in 9th place by total medals with 27.
13 Gold
7 Silver
7 Bronze
한국, 파이팅!
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