My Top 10 Korean Ballad Songs

Yes, like what the picture shows I really do love ballads. I think I fall in love with ballad more than the pop songs. Most of the K-Pop (Korean Pop) fans are really into Korean Idol and their songs are fast ones. Yet, what fans (not all) or hatred don't know is Korean music scene is similar or same to any music industry to other countries like Malaysia. Like Malaysia (my lovely country), we have pop, ballad, rock and also our traditional music. Likewise in Korea they also have the same genre as my country has except they call their traditional music Trot or Folk genre.

p/s: I'm not saying I'm analysis the industry music. Just wanna share that we share the same thing except it's in different language and please don't discriminate or anything.

Let's get back to the main topic again. Even in ballad they have lots of genre such as love ballad or rock ballad. It really took me a long time to decide because there's so much I love but I need to choose 10. So here is my list but please remember it's my list not yours.


10. BAEK JI YOUNG [백지영] - THAT MAN/THAT WOMAN




Baek Ji Young originally debut as a dance singer but she really shines in ballad song. She is one of the famous ballad singer and most wanted for drama or movie sound track. This song is from Secret Garden drama. It's a hit drama same goes for the song. It have two version one from THAT WOMAN to that guy which called That Woman [그여자] and the other one THAT MAN to that woman which called That Man [그남자]. That Man also was sang by her but they have another version which was sang by the actor Hyun Bin. Besides than the song, I really recommend you to watch this drama. Here I'll share the link SECRET GARDEN 


9. 4 MEN & DAVICHI [다비치] - CAN WE LOVE AGAIN 
    [다시 사랑할 수 있을까]


 
This song originally sang by 4 Men and then remake it by duet with Davichi. I love the duet because it's like give and take in the lyrics. Even though 4 Men alone singing it is already awesome but duet gives you a different feeling. Below is the original song sang by 4 Men.




8. SEE YA [씨야] - SHOES ][구두]



When I first heard the song, I can already feel the pain of a woman. Then as I watched the music video (MV) I shed tears. How pity a woman could be because of love. How I can relate the lyrics to myself as a woman. It must be painful. See ya voices really makes me jealous. How I wish I have their voice. There are 3 parts of video and shoes is the first part. Here I will share with you the other 2 parts.

Part 2 - Crazy Love Song [미친 사랑의 노래]

Part 3 -  That Person [그사람]

 



7.  BAEK JI YOUNG [백지영] - DON'T FORGET [잊이 말아요]



Everyone who loves korean drama never miss to watch this drama IRIS. It is one of the most famous drama and this song really gets love from them. For me it is one of the challenging song to sing. You must have the emotion and good low notes. Baek Ji Young is totally perfect for this song.

6. KIM JONG KOOK [김졸국] - THANK YOU [고맙다]

Who says ballad song is only for sad song. This song's lyrics is totally to awe girls. I first heard this song in korean variety show called Family Outing season 1. He sang it to Hyori and Ifelt like I  just have to hear the whole song. That's how I got to know this song.

5. Ulala Session [울라라 세션] - Goodbye Day

This song couldn't get any better if Ulala Session sings it. This song is from BRIDAL MASK drama. Why I said that it could never get any better? Below is one of their performance during Immortal Songs. It was epsiode 61 where the legend are Lee Sangeun & Lee Sangwoo.

4. ALI [알리] - HURT [상쳐]

Music Video by KaraokeMv Channel.

The lyrics really portraying the drama's story. Who ever watch ROOFTOP PRINCE can totally understand the song. It's just to beautiful and hurt. 

3. A&T - My Heart Had A Brain freeze [가슴이 어떻게 됐나봐]

If you translate from korean the title of the song is Something Happened To My Heart. This drama will always be in the top spot of people's favorite drama BOYS OVER FLOWER. Plus, out of so many sound track for the drama that I heard, this drama is number 1. All the sound track in this album is seriously good. Try to search for it who knows you might going to love it.

 2.Wheesung [위성] - Can't I/Can't You [안돼나요]

I'm not so sure if any of you have heard about Wheesung but yes most of his songs is my favorite. For english lover you must heard of Insomnia before sang by Craig David. FYI, originally that song belong to Craig David and he asked Wheesung to cover it but I'm not sure how truth is this information as some said it was actually Wheesung and Craig David did the cover. Anyway forget about that. Wheesung debut song is Can't I/Can't You and it straight top up the chart when it was released.This song state Can't it be me next to you eventhough you love him, can't you pretend that I' him so you should know how pity the lyrics and heartbreak.

1. Big 4 - Gone With The Wind [바람과 함께 사라지다]

If you're wondering what and who is Big 4 I'll explain to you. It's actually created for a concert call Big 4 in My Dream Concert which consists of SG Wannabe, M To M, Vibe and Kim Jong Kook. For this song Kim Jong Kook didn't participate. He sang in the other song call Only Wind, Only Wind [바람만,바람만] with SG Wannabe. I found this song while looking up on the internet regarding Kim Jong Kook. So I fall in love the moment I heard this song. Not only me but my brother who is not a K-songs freak too fall in love with it. Then the rest of my household start to listen and play this song whether using their phone, notebook or desktop. Even now I still love this song. You should check out their live performance too.

Actually there are 4 other songs that I really not sure whether to include in this top 10. Like I said earlier there's so many to choose from and so many that I love. Anyway I'm still going to share it with you who knows right if you like it too.

1. Vibe - I'm to You [내가너를]

I'm not so sure the title in english but it's best if you write it in korean.This song is regarding a man's love and wondering whether will he be able to forget her and erase her. Will he be mad or instead he say sorry. It's a pain love that he has to leave.



2. Shinhwa - Destiny of Love [흔적]

I know you guys will said that I'm a Shinhwa freak so of course I will spread Shinhwa's love but that's not about it. This song is really super sweet sad song. About a guy who can't let go his love and willing to wait for her. Ouh I like that kind of eternal love. Anyway, the korean title actually mean traces but in english they change it.



3.Hwayobi - Glass [유리]

Besides Baek Ji Young, Hwayobi is another korean artist that I adore. Her voice is totally to die for if you listen to her song. This song is from Miss Ripley drama. It's about love that is fragile like a glass.

 HWAYOBI - GLASS  <- click="" p="" to="" watch="">
 4. Big Mama - Betrayal [배반]

Big Mama debut with Breakaway and the name really represent them. As time goes by, they start to slim down but their voices remain fabulous as ever. Betrayal is one of my favorite. The song is about the lady who betrayal the guy. Asking for forgiveness because her heart keep going to someone else.

BIG MAMA - BETRAYAL    <- click="" p="" to="" watch="">

 5. SPICA - Since You're Out of My Life

Spica my favorite girl group idol I must say. Their voices and song choices really make me search on them. This song tell what happened after they break. After that guy gone what happened to her.

SPICA - SINCE YOU'RE OUT OF MY LIFE   <- click="" p="" to="" watch="">

That's all for my ballad selection. Hurm maybe I should do my top 10 pop songs? Anyway have a nice day~

Wrap Up on September 2013

28th September 2013, Saturday - Went out to Melaka to pick up my little sister, Hawa. Thanks to my friend Anna for accompany me along the way. After Melaka, we headed to Seremban to check in at Royale Bintang Hotel.

We booked two rooms of Superior which cost RM268 nett per night per room. It comes with Breakfast for two. The room is big and has a lots of space. You can easily fit 4 people in one room.

Once we checked in, we ate our lunch and head out to swimming. It's the only time we have to swim anyway. I'm liking their swimming pool. It has a waterfall and like a small cave where you can meditate. I really love it. 

At 8pm, there was supposed to be a rehearsal performance but the PA System and the rest of the performers were not even there. So they changed it to 1 pm on the wedding day. We went out from the hotel to search for food but we seriously have no idea where to go or to eat. Our last resort was head back to the hotel for dinner. By looking at the menu it looks like delicious but when I taste the food...... 

Next day, BREAKFAST. We went really early that nobody was there. Mom and older sister need to send Hawa early in the morning because she had a test to attend to. Surprisingly the food that morning way more delicious than the dinner. 

Next rehearsal at 1 pm and still we were the first to rehearsal. So we got rehearse for a few times to get it right but still my little sister can't get it right. Anyway I'm sharing the rehearsal video.

Went back to the room and and get ready for the wedding. The first thing came to my mind when I wore that dress was did I over do it again? It's just a wedding not some Gala Dinner night. But I've know for over dressing right? so WTH. Let me share with you my dress.

Share with me your opinion so I can design a better and suitable one for me but please stay positive. Our performance was the second and people were queuing up for food. Thank god we were to perform in the first group. Because towards the end, guest slowly decrease as it's already 6 pm.



I'm not a great singer, I just love to sing. Hopefully the guests enjoyed our singing.
After the reception ends, we mingle around with the other KDCG (Kpop Dance Cover Group) community(?) and took a lots of pictures.

We supposed to check out on Sunday but end up extending one day. Mom went to J.B. that night so left me, Anna and Jaja. Wake up early for breakfast and of course swimming. Left the hotel around 12 pm and and straight to Red Box Pyramid. Had fun from 2 pm till 6 pm and went I reached home I was exhausted, tired and sleepy. So I turn in quite early because I need to work the next day.

That's for my wrap up of September. I will share with you an OST that I hook on recently call Touch Love sang by Yoon Mirae from The Master's Sun ost.

All About Big Star (Korean Group)

21st September 2013, Saturday - My KTQ (Korea Talent Quest) Final held in Pavillion, Kuala Lumpur.
It really brings out my memories when the first KTQ was held which called Korean Wave Contest in KL Live.

cr: Korea Tourism site

There were total of 10 finalist on that day and the winner was Progression. I totally agreed with the judge decision although Epsilon dance performance was awesome but Progression was good at entertaining the crowd. So that's where they score an extra point. Let's take a look at their performance yeah~

PROGRESSION


EPSILON



If you want to check out the rest of the finalist video, you can check it out at Kpop Hallyu Youtube

Next at 6pm Big Star performed for free! I never know Big Star's members name except Feel Dog because of his song with Jun Hyung, Beast.



I went to Pavillion with my sister and yes we fallen in love with them. We were enjoying their performance as if we know their songs but NOT. We even came the next day to see their performance and even randomly went to the airport in case they fly back on that night but we were son unlucky. Start from that day onward me and my sister were crazy about them. Searching on the internet their videos, songs and debut story. Hopefully they can rise to fame too like Teen Top and Infinite. Oh my bias are totally Baram, Rae Hwan & Jude. hahahaha!

Here is their live performance song call Run & Run. It's their latest song.



Wearing PINK cap: Rae Hwan
Wearing YELLOW cap: Jude
Wearing SNOWCAP: Seong Hak
Orange hair: FeelDog
Blond hair: Baram

PD Weekend Getaway

What a totally bliss weekend it was. I really able to relax and enjoy what I love best and that is laze around.

130914, Saturday - Woke up super early to prepare for my trip. I need to cook for my breakfast and lunch also to double check luggage. I've discussed the menu with my sister the night before. Let me share with you the menu.

After cooking and packing, I realized that as if I'm a mother who pack lunch box for my children camping. Seriously, the food was enough till our dinner. Then this thought came to me "whoever lives with me must be nice because they will never starve to death". Feel proud of myself.

We started our journey at 1 pm and got stuck after Sg Besi Tol. The traffic was terrible even though it moves slow because the journey from my place to Port Dickson took 3 hours. 3 hours is half way to Johor Bahru. We arrived at 4 pm and check in to Avillion Admiral Cove. Please don't be confuse between Avillion Port Dickson and Avillion Admiral Cove. It located 5 km away from each other. If you use the route to the Muzium Tentera, you will end at the traffic light where by to the right (Petronas Petrol Station) is where Avillion PD is located while to the left is Avillion Admiral Cove (route to the hospital/Teluk Kemang). Got a room and unpack our luggage. The room was comfortable and big. I seriously wanna lock up myself in the room.

First thing that we did were checking out the hotel area especially the pool and beach.

The next day, I got up quite early for breakfast. (Wow, I wake up late on my working days but early for holidays. Amazing!) Breakfast here we come~

Breakfast was nice and full. Even though they didn't offer a wide variety of food but the food is enough to fill in my stomach and the taste is good. Next, to the beach. This is the first time when I saw a pool I didn't even bother to swimming.

Later in the evening thought wanna stroll down the beach in Teluk Kemang but then the traffic was OMG!!!! seriously the road to Teluk Kemang was closed and the cars were not moving at all. So I took a U-Turn and went the other side but still end up stuck in traffic. As a result, we stopped at a row of shop and bought pisang goreng, coconut drinks and some snacks. We even went back to the hotel and hangout by the beach.

Sunset time! It was beautiful and at that moment I thought won't it be nice if I have my lover to watch it with me. Unfortunately it's not. Anyway the next day, we just ate breakfast and packed out stuff to checked out. Thank god the road is not pack with cars on that day. Able to reach my home in one hour time. Hoping for another weekend getaway again. Will update u guys again. Have fun~

I'm currently fall in love from head to toe over Vibe's songs. I hope you guys will love it too.

Long Lost Update

Morning peeps! It has been a long time I didn't update my blog. I was super busy with works. Out of blue, I miss writing blog and updating my not so interesting life. Well better get started.

Ramadhan went quite well for me except a few days before Syawal my period came. So early Syawal for me. Amazingly how my days went so calm and well while I'm fasting. This year Syawal was not like any other years. My family went to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah for a holiday while me stayed behind. Being that I'll be alone for Syawal, I decided to go to Sunway Lagoon on the first day of Syawal which cost me RM90 for the entrance. Nothing much different as most of the rides was in renovation. I went with Anna and her brother. The one thing that I really want to tried was the Haunted House. Super long 20 minutes inside that house. The theme was SCREAM PARK. A whole lots of scream came out from Anna's mouth. She kept screaming and I kept laughing at her. That day ends with us eating at Street Cafe. Went back home and totally flat out of battery.

The next day we headed to Mid Valley for Korean Food Fair. They sold lots of cooked food rather than variety of dry food. This was the first time I thought KFF is boring. The only thing that I remembered was a guy at the Kimchi stall said I'm pretty. Maybe he should wear another pair of glass or buy a new one.

After visiting all the stalls we headed home. The rest of the day me and Anna spent at my home watching movies till the following days. And yeah we did watched Percy Jackson in 3D.

The month of August too was meaningful for me as I just bought my new phone Samsung Galaxy Note 2 in grey/black after longing for it. My Xperia phone was stolen, so I decided to bought it a little bit earlier. Spend most of my money on the phone cover. Oh gosh crave over phone cover is like totally new for me. I like the 3D effects on the back of the cover and also ORANGE is a must. I even bought MINIONS not one but two. All this I'll cherish it with my life.

Lately I have this habit of keeping my food galore update. Either I cooked it or I ate outside I will snap picture of my food and share it with others. Am I promoting to people? Yes. Most of the food is affordable so I think everyone can have a bite if they want to.

My craze over Rice ball never ends. It's just a simple empty rice ball but i love the taste of it.

How to make rice ball? Let me share it with you.

You need LEFTOVER RICE, SEAWEEDS, SALT AND VINEGAR.

Mix the leftover rice with salt and vinegar according to your taste. For me, the sour and salty taste should be equal. You have a different types of seaweed available in the market. If you have the big square seaweed or the small packet seaweed, you need to slice it thinly or mince it. Then mix the rice and the seaweed equally. If you like a lots of seaweed you may do so. And that's it! You may eat it.

The latest snack that I cooked was Sweet Corn Pancakes. It was raining on that day and I feel like eating something. I saw frozen corn in the freezer. I took it out and wash it. Then I blend it roughly so that when I eat I can still taste the corn bits.

 Add an adequate of flour, corn starch, salt and water. The batter must be thick and don't pour to much water as it makes the batter more to liquid forms. As you can see in the picture, the corn is still visible.

Then, fry it on a flat pan. Flip it over to cook it evenly. It's up to you how cook you would like it to be. For me I prefer crispy.

Well that's it for my Long Lost Update. I'm going for a vacation coming this weekend. Will update on you guys regarding it. Au Revoir~

1st day of Fasting in Ramadhan 2013

Ramadhan came down very quickly this year. It makes me realize that half of the year has passed by. Fasting on the first day makes no difference to me this time. On weekdays, I always eat breakfast therefore I rarely eat lunch. I don't feel hungry during the lunch hour.

Whenever holy month arrives, most of the muslim will be thrilled as the next festive to celebrate is Hari Raya Aidilfitri. But me, I'm still in blank situation as I don't know where to go for Hari Raya celebration.

Next up, Iftar that are offering at all places. I'm seriously need to check all the offer be it in newspaper or online. If you guys have any recommendation feel free to comment. I want to check out Shogun & Holiday Villa.

Cheerios~ Happy fasting people =)

Since it's ramadhan I'll not gonna share sexy music video but a video regarding Muslim in Korea preparation of Ramadhan. Enjoy~

Girls Weekend Getaway

22.06.2013, Saturday - We gathered around 8pm and head to Port Dickson. We brought Fried Mee Hoon, Cake & Sandwich. In an hour, I've reached Teluk Kemang, Port Dickson. It was early therefore parking space is still available.

How to go here? Take the route to Seremban and turn left to Port Dickson junction. Just straight up till you see another tol. Straight till Teluk Kemang junction and turn in. There's a roundabout, take left and straight up till you see a Tourist Spot signboard. It's on your right.

What a nice view! Despite haze is on the way to the north, we still happy. Change our clothes and prepare our breakfast. Then to beach.

We got a spot, put our stuff there. Love the wave at this hour! It's big and high. Almost flash out when the big wave came in.

My friends try to bury me in the sand unfortunately it took a lot of effort. hahaha!!

End our fun time around 1pm and hunt for food. Since we have no idea where to eat, we were driving along the road forth and back end up eating near the beach where we had been.

FULL!! Drive back to KL and the tiredness really make my body sore. Sleep from 5pm till 11pm. Wake up the whole night and sleep at 6am.

We did have fun and wanted to go for weekend getaway again.

Here leave you with After School new single First Love. Really love the pole dance concept. Cheerios~

130614 Kim Jong Kook Showcase

Kim Jong Kook was here in Malaysia and I didn't miss that chance to meet him. I finally got to hear him singing live and seeing him upfront. OMG! He is so sweet and gentlemen. Not even once, he hesitated to accept what his fans wants.

The opening act was by Virus & Henry. Kim Jong Kook starts off with Today More Better Than Yesterday. Then interview and games with lucky fans. My sister got lucky. She even asked if she can hug him and guess what? She was the first one to asked for that hug. I'm not jealous as long as it's not Shinhwa (hahaha)

After games and chatting, he continued singing. It was really a fun night. I sat next to KKB (Keluarga Korean Bersatu) hahaha I create that name myself. Since I can understand korean, I able to listen to what were they talking. One part they don't understand the MC words so I looked at them and explain it even without they asked me too. I always like that. *crazy me*

The night ends with Twist King & Han Namja.I can feel his sincerity in his singing. He did said that he promise to bring the Runningman to Malaysia. So I'm waiting for that promise to be fulfill!

I've been snapping his dancer picture. Me and my sister were like eye-ing on his dancer. hahaha!!

Here is one my favorite Kim Jong Kook song - Addicted

I Miss You, Dad....

 Dad,

I thought of you today but that's nothing new.
I think of you in silence.
I often speak your name but all I have is your memories.

I never felt thankful when you were here
But as I grew up, I keep on saying thank you.
I never knew what I'm going to loss when I loss you
But now, since you've been gone
I understand the pain that you gone through for us.

So dad thank you for all the things you had done.
I'll always pray for you.

May your soul REST IN PEACE.

I dedicate this song to my dad. Ali sang her version of Father (In Sooni) in Immortal Songs 2.

Girls Trip Weekend Getaway

crdt: wikipedia

11052013 - A date that I will never forget. It supposed to be the best moment of my life but unfortunately it didn't. 12th May 2013, Asia Super Showcase brings AOA, SNSD & Shinhwa but for certain issues (politic problem at that moment) they have to postpone it to ensure people safety who will be going to the concert. Shinhwa Company did an annoucement said they are not going to join the concert. (crying like hell when I read this)

I have already booked a room at Doubletree by Hilton KL since it is one of the official sponsor. Even though Shinhwa did not make it, I still need to check in.

cr: Anna Aziz

We checked in around 4pm. With our happy vibe, we went to the room on level 13th. OMG! Speechless! Not because of the room but the view. It was so perfect for stalking. Because our window are facing the swimming pool and it's a full view. I was hoping that Shinhwa will be there. Seriously, it was very hard for four us to accept the fact that they can't join the concert and the concert postpone. Back to the room, we were like kids jumping around and changing spots and pose for pictures.

ROOM 1303

Next up, lunch + dinner. Went out to Ampang Park for food hunting and found a nice spot. I can't remember the name of the restaurant but the price here affordable.

Done eating, we bought KFC for dinner and some other foods for the rest of our stay.

We spent our night at swimming pool for an hour more or less. We were really imagining things like if Shinhwa is here and swimming what would we actually do and there's a few guys swam around but we pretend like it was Shinhwa and their managers. (Silly us right?)

Before swimming

After swimming

That night didn't end there, we went to our room and got ready for our play time. I brought "Soju & Cards" along with me. Having it in the hotel taste much more better than at club but drink it in Korea is much more nicer. It may be the same brand but the taste is not the same. We didn't drink it pure soju, we mix it with orange juice to make the bitter taste lesser. I really recommend Minute Maid orange juice.

Basically that's the end for day 1. The next day, we met Changjo at Koryowon, KLCC instead at the concert venue (still upset bout it). This is the start for me to get to know other changjo around Malaysia. One of them was my elementary schoolmate. Never thought we have the same interest but what the hell the more the merrier for Shinhwa. We start to chat and share stories on Shinhwa or any other interest. Wait, I think 99% is about Shinhwa. Now, I'll be promoting the food. Koryeowon was totally worth it. The food is really delicious and it really brings out the memories while I was in Korea. If you ask me about the price, some of you may say it is expensive and some may not. Price is RM30 and above but if you order the rice set it's worth it. Take a look at the picture below..

Did you see the orange shirt? That shirt was made by me. Bling bling isn't it?

This is one of the present that Changjo prepared.

After all those chats and pictures taking, we head back to hotel.What did we do the rest of the evening? SLEEP. We woke up by the sound of Anna's hp ringing. I think if the phone wasn't ringing, we will be still in deep sleep. Woke up and again food!










We checked out on the next day. It was really a fun and awesome getaway for us. Since the Asia Super Showcase is postpone we hope to hear Shinhwa is still joining for the postpone date. Keep my finger cross tight!

I'll leave you with Lee Hyori new song. Her album this time is daebak! Hope you guys will like it too.

130326 & 130327 Korea Trip 6th & 7th Day

6th day of the trip or shall I say the last day for us to walk or shop around in Seoul. Place that I really want to go is Trick Eye Museum located at Hongdae. How to get here? It's very easy. Stop at Hongdae Station and walk out exit 9. From there walk straight till you see TGI Friday. Turn left and walk straight up till you see a junction on the right in between Tony Moly & Holika Holika.Turn right and straight up, you will see Trick Eye Museum straight ahead.

I can't remember how much does it cost for the entrance. When I was there, the place is full with people even though it's not on weekend. So we went it and check out the place.

After we walk around the Trick Eye Museum, it's time for lunch. We were so hungry so we just check out place nearby. A few meter down the road there's a restaurant call Steak Kitchen. The food is not bad at all and the price too. I ate Fried Rice  and some eat steak or salad.

After lunch, we went back to Namdaemun Market to buy whatever stuff that we didn't managed to buy. That's basically end of day 6th.

 Our last day at Korea, we ate ttokbokki and ramen as our breakfast. Then we check out at 11am and while waiting for the airport transfer, we sat and drink CARAMEL MACCHIATO at Izzo Expresso Cafe.

Once we reached airport, I was like I don't want to go back. Really wish to stay here a little bit longer. We even said that we are going for holiday in Malaysia. "hahaha" So Farewell Korea!!!!

Below is pictures we took at the Airport.

Today I'll be promoting Shinhwa Comeback Teaser. They were release their song on 16th May 2013 called This Love. They are so hot and yummy inside here "hahaha" Anyway, please support their comeback. If some you said that they are old, why don't they just quit already. They are doing it for their orange princess. We changjo will always want them, will always want to see them performing. So if you said they didn't win anything or what so ever, like I said they are doing this just for their princess. They had won all those awards so they don't need it anymore. They prefer to chase new goals not to stick at one.