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Thursday, October 24, 2013

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]


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~












Monday, October 07, 2013

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.








Thursday, October 03, 2013

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