Home From KL

Finally home~!!

Our plan originally was going back on the 28th, but my dad has some unfinished business & we have to stay for 2 more days... Just gone away for 6 days & I heard Changmin got attacked?? Gotta find out what REALLY happened!!

I'm soOo happy that I used my 2 years savings to buy Mirotic version B (CD+DVD) album so I can listen to their awesome songs & see their gorgeous faces (OMG I'm crazy^^) BUT [stupid me] put the album inside my bag & someone (must find out who that was!!) SAT ON IT!!!

Before

After (Stay strong Li Enn, don't cry...)

OK, mood changing in progress....

You may wonder, where I bought this album?? Well, I bought it at Times Square's shop "My Star Collection". It's like..heaven!! It has all TVXQ stuff (& some other Korean groups) like posters, key chain, earring, necklace, notebook, album (of course) & many more!! Earlier, at Yesasia, I wanted to buy Xiah's earring online but the travel fee is too expensive so I planned to buy at "My Star Collection" after being recommended by Wei Shern. 1 problem. The 1 sided earring needs 2 ear holes & I only got 1. So I went to pierce 3 more holes (just incase). Turns out, the earring just need 1 ear hole. The other one is actually a clip. Bummer.

See? The other one just needs to clip on your ear.

At KL, I watched the movie "Twilight" & love it!! (Mainly because of the male lead actor Robert Pattinson, but still, it's a good movie) although I heard people say that the book is still better than the movie "Having lost much of its bite transitioning to the big screen" making me feel like reading the book so badly!!

source: Jacob Black@flickr

source: cybermelli@flickr

OMG Zhenni's right!! Robert Pattinson who plays Edward Cullen is so HOT!!!

Rain--The REAL Rain, That Is

What in the hell did I made for you to punish me like that??? *go beside Ji Hoon & yell to him* YOU!! GO TELL HIM!!

OK, lemme see what you did wrong...YOU, ruin EVERY outdoor plan I made--I THINK my lose-weight-in-2-weeks plan will NOT work, would it? And then, you HAD TO shine soo brightly when I'm like, practically standing IN FRONT of the sunlight??

That's all I'm going to say. *Humming "I'm gonna be a bad boy, I'm gonna be a ba-bad boy~"* Wow, this song is catchy!!

Rainism - Rain (Album)

This is Rain's 5th full length Korean album. Seriously, what's with singers & newly invented words as their album title these days?? *thinking of TVXQ's "Mirotic" & Lee Hyori's "It's Hyorish"*

Anyway, the "ism" of "Rainism" promotes a new ideology and concept that capture the essence of who he is and what he represents that Rain wants US to believe that he's the "CHOSEN ONE" to lead us in kpop enlightment. It kinda explains his lack of modesty probably because he's like, being chosen as "Time Magazine's Most Influential Person In The World" TWICE in a row!!

There are 3 singles off this album, "Love Story", "Rainism" & "Only You". The song "Rainism" is written AND composed by Rain himself. OK, despite the mean responds people are giving to him, say like "the lyrics are cheap" or something EVEN HARSHER than THAT, I actually LIKE the song. Especially the lyrics of the opening of the song "I'm gonna be a bad boy, I'm gonna be a bad bad boy~~~" You've gotta give that man credit for his effort!!

While the other single "Love Story" is an awesome pop R&B that showcases the ugly side of love. The MV featuring Korean actress Ha Ji Won is equally great. The MV is soo good it's like the only Asia song Channel [V] broadcasted recently besides S.H.E's new MV. (Damn Channel [V], when will you get to your senses & put up TVXQ's Mirotic??!)

It's official that Rain will begin promotional activities for the R&B dance track, "Only You” & the first stage performance will be introduced on November 21st on KBS Music Bank.” (Note to self: gotta watch that!!) Already back with a comeback special stage, and appearing on top ranked programs, now with "Only You" Rain plans to ensnare audiences with a much more mature singing ability and charismatic dancing.

*DOWNLOAD LINK AVAILABLE*

source: popseoul

01 My Way (Intro)
02 Rainism
03 Only You
04 Love Story
05 Sarangiraneun Geon
06 Nae Yeoja
07 You
08 Fresh Woman
09 Deo Kkeullyeo (Feat C-Luv)
10 Gogae Dollyeo
11 September 12
12 My Way
13 Rainism Remix



source: popseoul & newsen
credit: seoulfull@wordpress

Rain

My younger sister's idol...

source: Rain's American Fansite

Stage Name: Rain / Bi (In Korean)
Real Name: Jeong Ji Hoon
Borned: 25 June 1982 Seoul, South Korea
Occupation: Singer, Actor, Dancer & Model
Status: Single (Girls!! You still have your chances 'cause he's still 26 & on the market, babe!!)
Album:
Korean: "Bad Guy" (2002), "How To Avoid The Sun" (2003), "It's Raining" (2004), "Rain's World' (2006) & "Rainism" (2008)
Japanese: "Eternal Rain" (2006)



source: wikipedia

T.O.P & Lee Hyori??! + Hana Yori Dango goes Korea??

Yea. I can definitely hear the sound of VIPs gasps as I picture the scene. At the MKMF 2008 Award which was broadcast live in Korea, Japan and China on Saturday, millions saw T.O.P kissing Lee Hyori on the lips while performing a special stage of "Lie".

Lee Hyori was standing the middle of the stage as T.O.P circled around her before going to her. He then seem to be attempting a kiss on her forehead. A sigh of relief for VIPs as he turned his head, smiling at the crowd. Gasps and shouts as T.O.P suddenly kisses Lee Hyori on the lips.

YG Entertainment explained the kiss, “The kissing scene that you see in the special stage was arranged upon the request of the MKMF organizers, Mnet. It was just an effect for the stage. It was prepared beforehand with ample notification for both parties who exchanged ideas on how to accomplish this. Please don’t think otherwise and treat this as a nice surprise.” T.O.P and Lee Hyori's kiss scene has thus been the most searched term this few days.

I'm SUPRISINGLY unhurt by this news probably maybe because Lee Hyori's the girl I approve of (line picked from the japanese drama "Hana Yori Dango"--check it out!! It's actually a Japanese manga but it's soo good they adapted it into a Japanese life action drama TV series & served as the basis for the life action drama Taiwanese TV series "Meteor Garden". They are currently filming the Korean version of this. The F4 characters of the Korean drama includes Kim Hyun Joong--hottie + best friend of TVXQ's Hero Jaejoong....wow, I got side-tracked there, but incase you haven't heard of "Hana Yori Dango" nor Kim Hyun Joong, here's some pictures for ya--probably to droll over or somethin')

Hana Yori Dango / Boys Over Flowers (Japanese Version)

Hana Yori Dango Final--Screening in Cathay Cineplex now!!

Meteor Garden


Hana Yori Dango (Korean Version)

Kim Hyun Joong--leader of Korean boy band SS501 replacing Shun in the Korean version
(but still equally hot!!)


Oguri Shun as Rui Hanazawa in the Japanese version


Oguri Shun who is also the male lead of the Japanese drama Hana Kimi

Actually, I think the character of Rui Hanazawa resembles Natsume Hyuga of Gakuen Alice.
Wait, scratch that.

Wow, I gotta stop myself from typing!! If I keep going on, I wonder who'll be next? I know!! How about Professor Utonium from the Powerpuff Girls??




source: koala41@wordpress
credit: coolsmurf@wordpress
pictures mostly from crunchyroll except the 1st one from koala41@wordpress & last one from wikipedia

MKMF 2008 Awards Results

Best Album Of The Year [TVXQ- Mirotic]

Best Singer Of The Year [Bigbang- Haru Haru]

Best Song Of The Year [Wonder Girls- Nobody]

Best Male Singer [Seo Taij- Moai]

Best Female Singer [Lee Hyori- U-Go-Girl]

Best Male Group [Big Bang]

Best Female Group [Wonder Girls]

Best Male Newcomer Group [SHINee- Noona Is So Pretty]

Best Female Newcomer Group [Davichi- Love And War] 　

Best Rock Music [Nell- Time Of Walking Through My Memories]

Best Hip Hop Music [Epik High- One]

Best Ballad /R&B Music [Brown Eyes- Don't Leave]

Best Dance Music [Lee Hyori- U-Go-Girl]

Best House & Electronic Music [Jewelry- One More Time]

Best MV [Wonder Girls-Nobody]

Best MV Director [Jang Jaehyuk] (Wonder Girls- Nobody)

Best OST [Kim Jongwook & SG Wannabe -Fate Reverse] (Drama "East of Eden" OST)

Auction Fashion Award [TVXQ]

Mobile Award [TVXQ]

Auction Netizen Popularity [TVXQ]

Overseas Popularity [TVXQ]

source: questdtz@wordpress

Big Bang

source: bigbangkorean@wordpress

Group Name: Big Bang

Fan Club: V.I.P

Group Members:

source: bigbangkorean@wordpress

Stage Name: G-Dragon
Real Name: Kwon Jiyong
Borned: 18 August 1988
Position: Leader, Rapper & Composer

source: bigbangkorean@wordpress

Stage Name: T.O.P
Former Stage Name: Tempo
Real Name: Choi Seunghyun
Borned: 4 November 1987
Position: Rapper, Beat boxer & Composer

source: bigbangkorean@wordpress

Stage Name: Tae Yang / SoL
Former Stage Name: YB Taekwon
Real Name: Dong Yongbae
Borned: 18 May 1988
Position: Vocalist & Choreographer

source: bigbangkorean@wordpress

Stage Name: Dae Sung / D-Lite
Real Name: Kang Daesung
Borned: 26 April 1989
Position: Vocalist

source: bigbangkorean@wordpress

Stage Name: Seungri / V.I
Former Stage Name: V / Victory
Real Name: Lee Seunghyun
Borned: 12 December 1990
Position: Vocalist & Choreographer



source: wikipedia

FT Island

Kawaii neh~

source: ivy_chocolate@flickr

Group Name: Five Treasures Island (FTI) Normally known as FT Island

Fan Club: Primadonna

Group Members:

source: ivy_chocolate@flickr

Name (They don't have stage names): Choi Jong Hun
Borned: 7 March 1990
Position: Leader, piano & guitar

source: ivy_chocolate@flickr

Name: Lee Hong Ki
Borned: 6 February 1990
Position: Lead vocals

source: ivy_chocolate@flickr

Name: Oh Won Bin
Borned: 26 March 1990
Position: Second vocal, rapper, guitar & harmonica

source: ivy_chocolate@flickr

Name: Lee Jae Jin
Borned: 17 December 1991
Position: Third vocal, bass

source: ivy_chocolate@flickr

Name: Choi Min Hwan
Borned: 11 November 1992
Position: Drums



source: wikipedia

TVXQ Finally Winning At Music Bank

081107 Music Bank @ KBS

About time!! I mean, they got no.1 in many countdowns for several weeks like Mnet's "M Countdown" & SBS "Inkigayo" but they still haven't got no.1 in Music Bank?? For as much as I love Wonder Girls, still topping Music Bank's chart for 5 weeks & winning TVXQ?? I don't think so. I sooo wanted to subscribe Mnet & SBS, but they only got KBS in Malaysia (sucks, right?).

When I saw the no.1 candidates, I just keep laughing, literally. The no.1 candidates are: TVXQ-Mirotic, Wonder Girls-Nobody and TVXQ-Love In The Ice. So, after Music Bank FINALLY putting TVXQ's Mirotic on top of the chart (which they deserved), I'm like "OK, I forgive you. At least you still put them in their rightful places-no.1 & 2!!"

They conveyed their sense of thanks to fans and staffs who have been helping and supporting them. “Thank you, this award is really awesome, really thanks, especially to all fans who are continuing to provide us supports.”

source: HanleiDBSK@wordpress

Poor JJ. 1 day before the Music Bank day, he had to flight back from Jeju Island (where he filmed "Heaven's Postman"). He looked so exhausted...

source: underwaterdance@wordpress

Cute!!

But how do one have such a hectic lifestyle and still be oh-so-fine???

PS: He dyed back his hair to black again! (my favourite colour on him)

source: NEWSEN, DNBN, HanleiDBSK@wordpress

Reason To Start A Blog

Aww man, I'm bored to death. I think my computer has really many viruses in it because I can't seem to access in Youtube, Friendster, Facebook & many many more websites. The only thing i can get into is this, blogger. So, to keep myself from bored to death, i keep myself busy with my new friend...BLOGGER!!! I'm pathetic, am I? Maybe I should adopt a pet instead?? NAH!! I'll just make the animals suffer!! I remember the last time I had pets...hamsters...they die because...wait, is it because I didn't feed them or oversex? (is THAT even possible??) Err, let's just spare you the details...

Mirotic - TVXQ (Album)

I highly recommend this album. This is TVXQ's newest & 4th Korean album. The album title is a self made word by member Hero Jaejoong. He meant to use "miro" (it means maze in Korean) and the english suffix "-tic" to make the word "mirotic".
Their 1st single of this album uses the same name as their album. "Mirotic" means that you can't get off their spell once they cast it on you...(it did had an effect on me!! I mean, when i started listening to this song, i'm hypnotized & couldn't take my ears off this song...)

Well, the song "Wrong Number" which is going to be their 2nd single of the album, features Hero Jaejoong rap in their song for the 1st time. Great song!! I definitely love JJ's rap~ He even wrote the rap part himself.

My favourite songs in this album are "Mirotic", "Wrong Number", "Crazy Love", "You're My Melody", "Flower Lady" & "Forgotten Season"...long list, right? What can I say? I love ALL of their songs.

*DOWNLOAD LINK AVAILABLE*

There are several versions of this album (Lee Soo Man sure knows how to make his cash, huh?):

Version A (CD + Photobook)

source: yesasia

The Version A of this album has 2 bonus tracks "Forgotten Season" & "Love In The Ice (Korean)". "Forgotten Season" is Lee Young's year 1982 song which is covered by Hero Jaejoong as a solo. The Korean lyrics of the song "Love In The Ice" is written by Max Changmin.

01 Mirotic
02 Wrong Number
03 Afterglow / Look At...The Sunset
04 Crazy Love
05 HEY! Don't Bring Me Down
06 You're My Melody
07 Rainbow
08 Paradise
09 Are You A Good Girl?
10 Flower Lady
Bonus Track:
11 Forgotten Season
12 Love In The Ice (Korean)

Version B (CD + DVD)

source: yesasia

Although without the two bonus tracks & the photobook, this version of the album offers a DVD which each members interviewing one another.

01 Mirotic
02 Wrong Number
03 Afterglow / Look At...The Sunset
04 Crazy Love
05 HEY! Don't Bring Me Down
06 You're My Melody
07 Rainbow
08 Paradise
09 Are You A Good Girl?
10 Flower Lady

Version C (Prereleased)

credit: DNBN

Yup, the Version C of the album. It's expected to release on 12 November in Korea & 14 November in Yesasia. This album comes with 4 new bonus tracks which include 2 songs composed by the members Hero Jaejoong & Micky Yoochun. Composition & lyrics of new track "Don't Cry My Love" is made by Hero Jaejoong while "Love Bye Love" is made by Micky Yoochun. (Good thing I didn't buy the album yet. I was planning to buy the version B of the album & this version came out..which should i buy??? I desperately want JJ's solo composition!! Good thing they put it out now, i mean, YC composed 50++ songs while JJ 30++ already!! Or maybe I should wait till the version D & E of the album...) The song "Wish" is a collaboration of TVXQ's Max Changmin & Xiah Junsu and Super Junior's Ryeowook & Kyuhyun while "Don't Say Goodbye" is a sentimental song (obviously). If you buy the special edition of this album (released in December) you will get to hear Ahra's narration in the beginning of "Don't Say Goodbye" & a bonus track of "Wrong Number" in the edited MV version AND autographed messages + Photo Story 2008.

01 Wrong Number
02 Don't Cry My Lover
03 Mirotic
04 Crazy Love
05 HEY! Don't Bring Me Down
06 Wish
07 You're My Melody
08 Afterglow / Look At...The Sunset
09 Rainbow
10 Love Bye Love
11 Paradise
12 Are You A Good Girl?
13 Flower Lady
14 Don't Say Goodbye
15 Forgotten Season
16 Love In The Ice (Korean)
17 Wrong Number (MV Version)

*New songs are in bold letters*

TVXQ

My favourite boy band..

source: DBSKER

Group Name: Tong Vfang Xien Qi (TVXQ), Dong Bang Shin Ki (DBSK), Dong Bang Shin Gi (DBSG), Tohoshinki (THSK)....

Fan Club: Cassiopeia (Biggest fanclub--800k in Guinness Record) & Bigeast

Group Members:

source: DBSKER

Stage Name: U-Know Yunho
Real Name: Jung Yunho
Borned: 6 February 1986 Gwangju
Position: Leader, Bass vocal

source: DBSKER

Stage Name: Youngwoong/Hero Jaejoong
Real Name: Kim Jaejoong (Birth name: Han Jaejoong)
Borned: Gongju
Position: Main vocal

source: DBSKER

Stage Name: Micky Yoochun
Real Name: Park Yoochun
Borned: 4 June 1986 Seoul
Position: Middle low vocal

source: DBSKER

Stage Name: Xiah Junsu
Real Name: Kim Junsu
Borned: 15 December 1986
Position: Middle high vocal

source: DBSKER

Stage Name: Choikang/Max Changmin
Real Name: Shim Changmin
Borned: 18 February 1988
Position: High vocal


sources: Wikipedia, DBSKER

Avril Lavigne

That's the girl in my profile picture!! (Correction: woman. She's 24 & smokin' hot!)
My no.1 idol...

source: popcrunch

Name: Avril Lavigne Whibley
Maiden Name: Avril Ramona Lavigne
Borned: 27 September 1984 Napanee, Ontario, Canada
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Actress, Model
Status: Married (To Deryck Whibley--Which is on the rocks right now)
Album: "Let Go" (2002), "Under My Skin" (2004) & "The Best Damn Thing" (2007)
My Recommended Songs: My Happy Ending, Sk8er Boi, I'm With You, Girlfriend

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