Fangirl Friday #6: Debut

Hello everyone, sorry for my absence (again), I have been pretty busy catching up subjects to make up for my semester break last year. 

Anyway, there has been undoubtedly lots and lots of good music lately. Some of the songs that capture my attention even come from a new debut singer(s). Here are some songs that I really love lately.

Please note that I am NOT a music or k-pop expert. Anything stated in this post is based solely from my subjective opinion.

 

Akdong Musician - "200%"

I have been watching them since the K-Pop Star 2 era, they are sooo cute and not to mention, naturally talented. I love their music very much, I love their voices and the boy is so talented in composing. Oh and they are even younger than me!!! Woot. Anyway, I have been waiting for their debut and it is not disappointing at all. The whole album is just amazing. I thought they will include most of ChanHyuk's self-composed songs from K-Pop Star, but it turns out that he composed even more wonderful songs for this album. And the dance /squeals/ they are sooo cute and cheerful.

HIGH4 ft. IU - "Not Spring, Love, or Cherry Blossoms"

 

I have no idea who they are or which company they are from. But I have been seeing the news about them lately, and I am also a fan of IU, so I gave this song a try. Oh my, best decision ever! The song is light and relaxing, also it has some kind of cheerful beat that makes me feel relieved. While HIGH4 comes from relatively average company, I believe they are all talented, I mean, listen to their voices, so relaxing. 

Eddy Kim - "2 Years Apart"

 

Thanks to Lim Kim, I have had a soft spot for Mystic89. Even though not every artist is my liking, but it turns out that Eddy Kim, their newest artist, is not bad. I love songs with music that is not so complicated, just like Eddy's "2 Years Apart". I have not yet listen to all his songs but this is certainly a good beginning.

2000Won - "I Don't Like Seoul Anymore" 

 

Just like Akdong Musician, I have also seen 2000 Won before in the survival audition, K-Pop Star. While this song is not really to my liking, I am pretty sure they have a lot of potential. I actually kinda like the concept of the MV, like they are incorporating things around them to move from one scene to another. 

And....what's a fangirl friday without bits of EXO and/or SHINee? LOL

While typing this blog post, my phone suddenly buzzed, and when I checked it, I just couldn't contain my feeling because, EXO Comeback Teaser is out!!!!

asdfghjkl, I am going to keep my mouth shut now, and we have now all known what will be discussed on next week Fangirl Friday.

Cheers!

Fangirl Friday #5: Comeback

In this part of Fangirl Friday, I am going to talk about the artist who are coming back to the K-pop scene. Of course there are a lot of artist, so the ones who I will talk about are the one that I know or the one that catches my eyes.

Please note that I am NOT a music or k-pop expert. Anything stated in this post is based solely from my subjective opinion.

 

Taeyang - "Ringa Linga"

 

 

Even though I am not much fan of Big Bang, I pretty much follow them when they comeback (or when one of the members comeback). This song is a bit different with Taeyang's previous solo singles, like "I Need A Girl" and "Wedding Dress". In my opinion, this song really sound a lot like Big Bang, doesn't it? But of course, Taeyang is a talented singer, and I guess he wants to try something new.  

 

M&N (Miryo&Narsha) - "Tonight"

 

 

A sub-unit from Brown Eyed Girls (BEG) !!! Just like Big Bang, I am not much a fan of BEG. But it is a really great group, and I adore their voices. The first time I heard the song, I am hooked. Narsha has an angelic voice and Miryo's rap is no doubt, awesome. I can't wait to see they perform it live (will they promote this or?) 

 

Davichi - "The Letter"

 

Davichi is well-known for their beautiful voices. This song too proves just how beautiful their voices are. This song is not particularly my jam though, because it sounds so ballad (and reminds me of sad OST). 

Miss A - "Hush"

 

I have a mixed feeling about this song. Like, this song is good, but it feels like it is missing something. Or is it just my odd feeling? When I first heard the song, I am not that intrigued. But, the more I listen to it, the more I think that it is actually pretty good.

 

NC.A - "Oh My God"

 

 

Even though her stage name is quite weird (like i thought it was read en-ssi-ei but it is actually en-ssi-(y)a) and she is very young (sixteen!!!), but she has a unique voice and she is too cute. I watched a lot of her live performances back then and I think she still has to work on that aspect. But of course, she's got lots of potential. Tbh, I was a bit confused whether NC.A is a solo singer or a band because she once performed with a band.

Bonus! 

 

I am too excited for EXO Showtime! I think I should start a new feature to discuss about EXO (or SHINee) weekly, but that will be too much. So, that's a wrap for now, bye!

Cheers,

Filicia

Fangirl Friday #4: The Boys Are Here

I missed out the Fangirl Friday last week because I was busy with other things. No worry, I am back  again ^^ Because I talked about the girls previously, I think it's just fair to talk about the boys now.

Please note that I am NOT a music or k-pop expert. Anything stated in this post is based solely from my subjective opinion.

Kim Jaejoong - "Just Another Girl"

The first impression: neither the song nor the video is my favorite. The song sounds more K-rock rather than K-pop I guess. Jaejoong truly shows which path is he walking, continuing his music choice with "Mine". The song kinda reminds me of C.N.Blue songs, or probably it is because of the band, I don't know. His English, well, I believe he missed some of the pronunciation. Now that I have listened it few more times, it actually doesn't sound that bad. But still, I don't like the music video.

K. Will - "You Don't Know Love"

I have the urge to say this. This song this video, it is sooooo K. Will (who else will it be). K. Will and ballad love song with a touch of R&B are match made in heaven. The video is super cute even though the model's acting is not that good, but I still like it. And I love the room though, oh how much I wish I have that kind of bedroom (and house) haha. K. Will's songs always make me feel like all the flowers are blooming and it is forever spring.

Trouble Maker - "Now"

When this duo first debuted, I thought they will only be a one-time-project. I never expected that they will do a comeback. When I watch music video, to be honest, I am distracted to focus only on the video that I don't remember the song at all, partly because this kind of video is quite rare in K-pop. but the scene where two cars are drove in circle and they both dance in the middle is kinda odd though. The song is pretty good though I prefer their debut song. I watched the live performance, and they seem so tired because the performance is not that powerful.

While we are at it, I have some more to talk about. I can't can't wait for the full video of this teaser to be released.

JIN - "Gone"

The teaser excites me due to the fact that Xiumin is the main actor here with Yujong (she is so pretty). The music video looks very very interesting, I just can't wait to see the whole MV. The song though reminds me of drama soundtrack, but let's wait til the full song (and video) is revealed. 

Bonus of the day is the hilarious Taemin randomly covers EXO-K's MAMA song featuring Key's ridiculous laugh.

And, if you aren't aware, EXO is going to have their own reality show!!!

EXO SHOWTIME

Cheers,

Filicia

 

 

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

I doodle that picture for my penpal in Japan. I doodle it based on what she talked about to me in the letter. She told me that she has two cats. Also she told me that she doesn't like vegetable especially tomato and bell pepper ^^

Too bad we don't have a Halloween tradition in my country. Some shopping malls do celebrate it though, but it's not as fun as knocking your neighbor's door and shouting TRICK OR TREAT, i guess.

Some other doodles that I made this month.

A portrait doodle of a selca that I took with my roommates //  A lame fanart of Luhan and Sehun from EXO during SM Town in Beijing

Cheers,

Filicia

Obsessed

I am obsessed with red. Yes, that's my favorite color. I am obsessed with EXO. Yes, they are my current favorite idol. So, what happens when I combine my obsessions?

I doodle! Haha, and I refuse to use any other color beside black and red. Don't ask me why. The answer is there in the first sentence.

I drew these on my A5 sketchbook with cheap black and red markers. I am saving money to buy copic (someday, hopefully). I scanned them in my A4 printer-scanner and that's why there are grey area around the doodles. Initially, I wanted to crop the grey area, but I think the grey area has its own charm so I leave it just like that.

Cheers,

Filicia