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Post by bird11 on Oct 17, 2012 22:36:59 GMT -5
Knov- thanks for the new songs to check out AND for putting a link for the Nightline segment-- I figured if I mentioned it you would put it in a post-- don't know how to do that! Although it may be obvious, what did you mean by saying that the song by Wonder Boyz is as bad as Hot Boy? I thought you may have meant the lyrics, so I listened to it in English and there was nothing outstanding there-- I kinda liked it, so what did you not like?
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Post by Knov1 on Oct 18, 2012 7:23:52 GMT -5
I find them ridiculous. The song and MV are awful. I get they're trying to put a modern spin on Trot. Other artists have done that. But, you need someone that can actually sing to pull it off. They come off as more of a comedic act than an actual group. This is almost as bad as Hot Boy by BIGSTAR.
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Post by bird11 on Oct 18, 2012 16:06:18 GMT -5
That clears up a lot-- I didn't like the mv but could not put my finger on why and this must be the reason, thought it may have been the "circus" background. I guess I could say it was visually confusing-- so much going on... Is there a current group who does Trot well ? I have heard the term but not recently and certainly not along with Kpop. thanks for the info!
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Post by Knov1 on Oct 19, 2012 7:38:06 GMT -5
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Post by Knov1 on Oct 20, 2012 6:59:29 GMT -5
KARA's "Electric Boy" debuted at #1 on the Oricon daily singles chart. This is currently my JPOP jam. Girls Generation will be releasing a new Japanese single titled "Flower Power" on November 14. This will be followed by a full length Japanese album at the end of the month. I hadn't thought about it until I read news about GG's upcoming single and album but all they've released this year is Japanese singles. They've released solo tracks in Korea but nothing as a group. Korean netizens are praising Nana's (Orange Caramel & After School) "Miracle Body". One netizen said "Nana's backside is no joke" LOL. I'm surprised it took them this long to notice. I've been on the Nana bandwagon for a while now. Even Hyo Sung is impressed. Speaking of Nana, Orange Caramel was on the radio show ShimShimTaPa last month. The host Shindong asked them to use Aegyo for certain fictional scenarios. You can watch Nana's cut below. Lizzy goes hysterical. This is now my 3rd favorite Lizzy and Nana clip. OTP! Nana Aegyo Cut - ShimShimTaPa 120920 (Click on CC for English subs)
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Post by Knov1 on Oct 22, 2012 6:58:42 GMT -5
HYUNA - Ice Cream MVHyuna from 4Minute released her 2nd mini album titled Melting. PSY appears at the beginning of the Ice Cream MV. If Hyuna looks familiar, she was in the Gangnam Style video. EXCITE - Try Again MV (Dance Ver.) Try Again is the debut single from the new male group Excite. John Park - Childlike MVChildlike is a John Park ballad for the movie Wolf Boy starring Song Joong Ki and Park Bo Young. Jo Seung Woo - The Peach Tree MVThe Peach Tree is a movie starring Jo Seung Woo, Ryu Duk Hwan and Nam Sang Mi. It was directed by Goo Hye Sun.
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Post by Knov1 on Oct 25, 2012 7:06:46 GMT -5
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Post by ginnycat5 on Oct 25, 2012 15:01:10 GMT -5
Psy's Gangnam Style is dissected on The Atlantic's website; lots of comments with interpretations of the meaning and analysis of Korean society (and others). The Atlantic Thursday, October 25, 2012 Gangnam Style, Dissected: The Subversive Message Within South Korea's Music Video SensationBy Max Fisher Aug 23 2012, 7:13 AM ET 368 Beneath the catchy dance beat and hilarious scenes of Seoul's poshest neighborhood, there might be a subtle message about wealth, class, and value in South Korean society. www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2012/08/gangnam-style-dissected-the-subversive-message-within-south-koreas-music-video-sensation/261462/ Oops, I missed the whole point of the video and just enjoyed the beat and the humorous stuff. hin-south-koreas-music-video-sensation/261462/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- I just found a parody, Opa (Oppa?) Kim Jong Style. He'd hate it! ;D The lyrics are in English, too. www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cG7ZVBXQII&feature=related
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Post by soapygrams on Oct 25, 2012 21:24:34 GMT -5
This is HILARIOUS! Thanks for posting this link GinnyCats; No I don't think HE would like it at all LOL - but I sure did and obviously, so did the performers in this video. sort of reminded me of the Jib/Jab on the net during Bush's time. I mean W not the Father. It must be very scary at times in SK having that nutjob ruling with an iron hand and no brain, just across the border and thretening to nuke SK - Shows how ignorant he is about nuclear bombs - like shooting yourself in the head to get rid of a headache -- aigoo ---
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Post by Knov1 on Oct 27, 2012 7:11:51 GMT -5
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Post by Knov1 on Oct 29, 2012 21:56:00 GMT -5
Lee Hi - 1.2.3.4 MV"1.2.3.4" is the debut single from Lee Hi. You hear her voice and it's hard to believe this girl is only 16. She's supposed to be part of the new group SuPearls but not sure what's going on with them. 5tion - Only 4 U MV"Only 4 U" is a new pop ballad from the male group 5tion. Orange Caramel - Lipstick Dance Tutorial (Click on CC for English subs) Orange Caramel released a dance tutorial video for "Lipstick". The OC look seems to be popular for Halloween. Now you can do the dance too when you go trick or treating.
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Post by ajk on Oct 29, 2012 22:53:56 GMT -5
The OC look seems to be popular for Halloween. Wow, talk about a terrifying apparition!
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Post by Knov1 on Oct 30, 2012 7:52:46 GMT -5
LOL. I wonder how many people will be PSY for Halloween. Miss A was on Gag Concert over the weekend. Suzy suffered a nasty spill as she ran on stage. She wasn't hurt but I'm sure JYP almost had a heart attack when this happened. Suzy is JYP's biggest money maker and the sole reason Miss A is relevant in Korea. If it weren't for Suzy's popularity, Miss A would have probably disbanded and JYP would have filed for bankruptcy by now. Suzy - Slips & falls on stage (Gag Concert 10.28.12)You can view a gif of Suzy's fall by clicking HERE.
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Post by ajk on Oct 30, 2012 12:14:56 GMT -5
LOL. I wonder how many people will be PSY for Halloween. That, now that's an excellent idea--I can picture people doing that and being very good. Better do it this year, though, before the whole thing goes the way of the macarena. ginny--thanks for flagging that parody video. That's great stuff; very clever and funny. You wonder if the guy has seen it and what he thinks of it if he's seen it.
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Post by Knov1 on Oct 31, 2012 18:09:41 GMT -5
E2RE - Deep Night Sad Song MV"Deep Night Sad Song" is the debut single from new female group E2RE. The incredibly cheesy MV is 18 mins. long and features Lee Sun Gyun & Oh Yeon Seo. Hyo Sung & Ji Eun - Throwing out first pitch (10.29.2012) Hyo Sung and Ji Eun from Secret threw out the first pitch at a baseball game in Korea on the 29th. Hyo Sung throws better than Jessica. Reporter photobombed during coverage of Hurricane SandyHurricane Sandy didn't stop 2 guys from photobombing a reporter with the Gangnam Style dance on live television in Virginia. She had just said "this is serious business here", when they appeared behind her. Finally, Happy Halloween everyone! I end this post with a photo of Seo Hyun, Tiffany and Tae Yeon from Girls Generation, who dressed up for Music Core.
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