TVXQ and Rain kick off 2014

Happy New Year Everyone! 새해 복 많이 받으세요! I hope everyone will have a great year in 2014 and what's the best way to spend this year rather than listening to K-pop and watching your favorite K-Dramas and movies? : D Well talking and writing most about K-pop here, it seems that 2014 has started really good bacause two big names made their return! I'm talking about TVXQ and Rain of course!

 

Rain has been really busy after been released from the army but I don't think he has any problem with that. First off he left J.Tune Camp and joined Cube Entertainment, he appears on Mnet's variety show Rain Effect and, yes, you guessed right he made his comeback with the release of his new album which is also named  Rain Effect. About his music comeback Rain decided to release two video clips rather that just one because hmm well two are always better than one right? Both songs have a different feeling. LA Song is a back to the classic-90's hip hop song with great instrumental and a addicted chorus lalalalalala~~~ 

30Sexy is a modern pop song which propably make you move your body like Rain does. I don't know if he made the choreography but I really like it. It seems like something that only Rain can make it work. It has this whole groovy smoothy you know feeling ( 느김 아니까! ). If I have to pick one I will definitely choose 30Sexy. The only thing you have to do is watch both music videos and decide which one is your favorite. Maybe both! But I'm gonna post here my favorite.

                                                                         

 

Now who wasn't excited about their return? Ever since their teaser jacket photos and video promos they had Cassioppeias jumping up and down, playing with our emotions until their comeback and now they are finally here! *clap clap * 

Different from their previous hit songs Catch Me and Humanoids, Something has a jazz vibe all over it but that isn't SOMETHING that TVXQ can't handle ( see what I did there? ). The mv is just playing awesome and the boys are full with charisma as they sing and dance with so much confidence. Seriously is there anything that they can't do? They can try all music themes and genders and still be great! About the mv is also different with lots of girls around the boys, band members and dancers and an outstanding set. Lights, set, wardrobe, song and the choreography are amazing. My favorite part is the beginning when they use the strings to play the bass (?) - sorry I don't know - totally smart move! And also how about the dance solo that Yunho and Changmin have in the middle of the song? Genius! Althoug I haven't still listen to their album, I know it's gonna be phenomenon! And the reason why it's simple : It's TVXQ 10th Anniversary! 축하합니다! and I'm pretty sure that their album will be the best present this year!

Well that's it for now. Stick around as many other K-pop Idols will make their return or their debut!

Day By Day learn MyName

 

Although in October many groups or soloists have made their comebacks and with much more to come, I decided to write about MyName because everytime they return to the music scene they never dissappoint their fans who go by the name MyGirl. In every comeback they show great music, dance and vocal skills and they do it again by releasing their 3rd single album.

This time around the boys decided to show a more mature side and forget the pain they caused to their fans with their previous song 'Baby I'm Sorry'. ( I know I'm off topic now but who didn't cry by watching the mv? ). Anyway I must say that they own this style too because they have the talent and the vocals to try different music genres. The title song 'Day By Day' is a mid tempo ballad and in their single album all the songs follow this pattern too. So if you are in a-listening-only-ballads-mood well their album is what you are looking for. At that point I have to say that Lee Hyun Do also participated in the title track by doing an exceptional rap at the beginning of the song.

The mv goes along with the song. I ike that the mv was filmed in a studio because the boys do their best in it. I mean the members with their actions and expressions show their pain and although they appear in the same set together, they not really are. They don't interract with each other because every member is there in different time and we can only see some interaction between the member and themselves, like JunQ when he is in a rap batlle with himself or in the case of InSoo. In the mv we also see some reverse scenes mostly during SeYong's cuts. It wouldn't be alright if I didn't write about their clothing which is incredible. The boys look extremely handsome wearing suits and sweaters, shirts, ties in grey tones, getting the whole grow and mature vibe. They don't only sound mature, they also look mature.

The thing that it might captures you the most is their fantastic choreography. Let me say here that all of MyName's previously songs ( Message, Hello and Goodbye, Just That Little Thing ) have amazing choreographies, able to show each song points and the members great dancing skills. The mv shows some parts of the choreography but it's even better if you see it in a music show. In that case you will be able to see that InSoo and JunQ have their own individual parts - InSoo showcasing his moves and JunQ his rap - but also the clear and amazing movements that fit the song perfectly. I find the end, where they are on their knees, the perfect ending. 

Check both the mv and the music show and support MyName Day By Day ( or everyday ).

Did you miss Tiny - G?

Tiny-G the four cute, small but noticeable girls are back with a totally different style that we were used to see them before. This time for their new single 'Miss You' they decided to become more mature and sexy and to forget their previous cute style. But from the image you see above perhaps you don't picture this in your head when you think sexy, right? So I say you have to check the mv first!

In the mv the girls manage to look sexy without overdoing it. I mean they are still too young to be over sexy so this style is the best for them. Besides they have the time and the chances to show different styles in the future so what's the hurry? Anyway in the mv we don't see any storyline but rather beautiful sets, close up scenes of the girls and the choreography of the song. The outcome is really great since they wore beautiful outfits that fit the song and the sets. When the girls wear black shirt-dresses with high socks the scenery becomes a modern black studio and when they decide to play with colors, prints and patterns the studio fits this profile too. It's a win win situation. In the song the girls say out loud that they like a guy who ignores them no matter what they say or do but instead of being mad about it they say that they miss him and that will make him feel the same way too. Talk about girls' power here! The choreography and the song are very catchy and ear pleaseant. The chorus is very addicting and propably you will catch yourself doing the 'mini fists' and the 'I wanna kiss you' moves too. Don't be shy about it and just embrace it with the other movements you have.

So hurry up and check the mv!

Block B is our light

Despite all the bad and unfortunate things that Block B went through last year, making BBCs think that the group will disband, Block B didn't forget their fandom, how talented they are or how they deserve to be in the K-pop scene and surprised BBC with exciting news. They are coming back even stronger signed in a different label 7 Seasons which is under their previous label Stardom Entertainment.

Block B is making a comeback on October 2nd with the release of their mini album but because they didn't want to make BBCs wait any longer they released a pre-released track called 'Be The Light' which was produced and written by Zico. Seriously this kid is on another level. Different from their characteristic hip-hop sound the song is a mid-tempo ballad in which we can still see and listen clearly Block B's own color and vibe. Block B stated that although they are known as a hip-hop boy group, they want to experience, try and produce other types of music as well such as house, jazz and electronic. Judging their new song I say 'It's about time'! Furthermore with trying new genres of music we'll might have the chance to see Block B revealing some other skills or talents that we didn't know or heard of. I mean 'Be The Light' shows Block B's amazing vocals as well despite their awesome rap skills.

The mv, according to BBCs, shows how much Block B loves BBC and how much they care and concern about them. We see U-kwon beaten up by some guys who represent the society and how much pain they have been through in all those years but they are able to stand up because they have the support of their fandom ( in the mv the girl represents BBC ) and because the members are always there for each other, being one big family. I really like the the scenes, the camera angles and the mv as a whole. There are some great scenes but my favorite is when Block B walks on the roof of the building. Simple scene, great meaning : When we are together, we are on top. Also P.O. is so handsome with his new haircut. Stick with it P.O. Last but not least the mv ends with a member ( maybe U-kwon? ) getting into a van holding a clown mask. This might be a preview for their next song but it has already picked fans curiosity.

One thing is certain now : The new and improved Block B is back and they are not going anywhere!

Kara as damaged ladies ( not )

 

Kara made sure that their comeback would make many Kamilias to question themselves and keep wondering what kind of concept the girls will follow. In the first jacket photos we saw Kara with a boyish concept, dressed up in suits so we thought 'Oh, they are going to show a tough side'. Later in another jacket release Kara were dressed as Queens so we were like 'Forget the boyish style, the Queens are back'. Last but not least the title track named 'Damaged Lady' pointed us in another direction thinking 'Mmm maybe they will show a heart broken side'. So which of these concepts is the right one? The answer is a mix of the above.

With the release of their 4th Album 'Full Bloom' Kara made a return with the title track 'Damaged Lady'. Although the title might makes us think that the girls would be 'damaged' by some boys, the song and the mv tell a different story. In the mv the girls are sitting in a nice restaurant, dressed up in chic dresses having a date with their boyfriends. But as it looks like their date isn't as good as they thought because their boys have their eyes on other women as well and not pay much attention to Kara. The girls wearing these dresses and being in a fancy restaurant they had to follow certain rules like being quiet and posh so they couldn't show their real thoughts and discomfort. So if they wanted to run away from this situation they only had to make a small but smart move : Change their style and appearance. So the girls throwed away their chic dresses and wore suits which gave them the opportunity to go back, be themselves and make fun of their ex boyfriends by shaking them, putting their foot down ( in this case on the table ), feeding them in a violent way muffins and doing more bad stuffs that they couldn't do before. In the end since they managed to do all these stuffs they had to celebrate and by that we mean setting the alarm on, making everyone wet including Kara but as it looks like they were the only ones to enjoy it. In the mv we get some screen shots of Kara sitting on a throne dreessed up as Queens making a statement that reads : Nothing bring us down. True Queens.

Kara showed that they can pull the boyish style really good. They look good in men suits, dancing fiercely and rocking those hairstyles ( the 'mushroom hairstyle? ). I don't know how to call it but Hara and JiYoung looked good.

The album contains nine songs including the pre-released 'Runaway' in which we see some scenes from their upcoming Korean drama 'Secret love'.

Kamilias don't 'Runaway' and support Kara for their return by pressing the paly button.