Original Facebook post on May 25, 2012 at 10:16am:
Okay, I lied. There is one girl group that I liked their video. (Well technically they're co-ed, but the single male member is currently doing his mandatory military service.) Sunny Hill is not mainstream and will probably never win a music program, but they're still awesome.
I had to find an unofficial version with English subtitles, because the video makes absolutely no sense unless you know what they're saying, and even then it's a bit weird. In short, it's a commentary on the social ideals in Korean society. For experienced k-pop fans, you can see hints of dance moves from other groups' hit songs (T-Ara's Lovey-Dovey, for example).
Friday, May 25, 2012
Infinite - The Chaser M/V
Original Facebook post on May 25, 2012 at 9:53am:
Infinite's back from Japan with a pretty good song. They're definitely still the best dance group, maybe tied with SHINee. The regular version of the MV features the longest car roll in existence (think Inception). The plot, if there is one, is rather fuzzy. I prefer the dance version, which I'll post in a comment.
Some of you may have noticed that I haven't shared many girl groups' MVs for quite a while. Simply put, most of them are way too cutesy for me to stomach (especially TTS from Girl's Generation and A-Pink) and when they wink at the camera I have the sudden urge to vomit. I am desperately awaiting the return of 2NE1 in mid-June. Brown-Eyed Girls would work too.
Dance Only Version - Just wish they wouldn't do so many close-ups. I'd like to see the full dance.
Infinite's back from Japan with a pretty good song. They're definitely still the best dance group, maybe tied with SHINee. The regular version of the MV features the longest car roll in existence (think Inception). The plot, if there is one, is rather fuzzy. I prefer the dance version, which I'll post in a comment.
Some of you may have noticed that I haven't shared many girl groups' MVs for quite a while. Simply put, most of them are way too cutesy for me to stomach (especially TTS from Girl's Generation and A-Pink) and when they wink at the camera I have the sudden urge to vomit. I am desperately awaiting the return of 2NE1 in mid-June. Brown-Eyed Girls would work too.
Dance Only Version - Just wish they wouldn't do so many close-ups. I'd like to see the full dance.
Friday, May 18, 2012
U-KISS - Someday (Audio & Lyrics only)
Original Facebook post on May 18, 2012 at 6:25pm:
"The fact that you're exhausted now means that you tried. Everybody knows you tried, everybody knows it's alright."
"Even if it's hard right now, you will be smiling some day..."
"The day you'll smile will come eventually."
"The fact that you're exhausted now means that you tried. Everybody knows you tried, everybody knows it's alright."
"Even if it's hard right now, you will be smiling some day..."
"The day you'll smile will come eventually."
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
World Order - Aquarius M/V
Not K-Pop, but still awesome and worth watching...
Original Facebook post on May 16, 2012 at 6:24pm:
New Genki Sudo PV!! Not as jaw-dropping as the last video he released, but there's still a move in there that I just can't figure out. Love it. ^_^
Original Facebook post on May 16, 2012 at 6:24pm:
New Genki Sudo PV!! Not as jaw-dropping as the last video he released, but there's still a move in there that I just can't figure out. Love it. ^_^
Monday, May 14, 2012
Junsu (XIA) - Tarantallegra M/V
Original Facebook post on May 14, 2012 at 11:34pm:
This will not be most people's cup of tea. I'll say that outright. I'm pretty sure all the Korean tv stations have banned the video already. Definitely not unexpected of Junsu's first solo album, though. His Japanese single, Intoxication, never had a chance of seeing the light of day in Korea, although both are tame compared to, say, Lady Gaga.
Junsu is one of the members of JYJ, formerly of TVXQ. (Look up the song Mirotic if you are so inclined. I already shared it here.) The song is stuck in my head like it came with crazy glue and the dancing is ... well, jaw-dropping. Rachel Scoggins - I think you'll like this one. Let me know if I'm right, k?
This will not be most people's cup of tea. I'll say that outright. I'm pretty sure all the Korean tv stations have banned the video already. Definitely not unexpected of Junsu's first solo album, though. His Japanese single, Intoxication, never had a chance of seeing the light of day in Korea, although both are tame compared to, say, Lady Gaga.
Junsu is one of the members of JYJ, formerly of TVXQ. (Look up the song Mirotic if you are so inclined. I already shared it here.) The song is stuck in my head like it came with crazy glue and the dancing is ... well, jaw-dropping. Rachel Scoggins - I think you'll like this one. Let me know if I'm right, k?
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Ulala Session - Beautiful Night M/V
Original Facebook post on May 12, 2012 at 4:44am:
Fun stuff!! These guys won Super Star K3, one of those talent competition reality shows. The video starts out like a ballad, but don't worry, it's not gonna stay that way. It sounds a *lot* like Footloose, but not totally. To clarify one point: They're playing keep-away with the purse to try to keep the girl from going home. Anyway, it got me grinning!
Fun stuff!! These guys won Super Star K3, one of those talent competition reality shows. The video starts out like a ballad, but don't worry, it's not gonna stay that way. It sounds a *lot* like Footloose, but not totally. To clarify one point: They're playing keep-away with the purse to try to keep the girl from going home. Anyway, it got me grinning!
Monday, May 7, 2012
CN Blue - In Your Head M/V (Japanese)
Original Facebook post on May 7, 2012 at 6:49pm:
In celebration of the arrival (finally!!) of my copy of CN Blue's latest album, here's the PV for the Japanese version of my favorite CN Blue song. The only way to get this song legally in the US is to buy the physical album. *sigh* Just to make sure, I went ahead and got the special edition. Ah, the sacrifices I make to support these poor struggling musicians.><
In celebration of the arrival (finally!!) of my copy of CN Blue's latest album, here's the PV for the Japanese version of my favorite CN Blue song. The only way to get this song legally in the US is to buy the physical album. *sigh* Just to make sure, I went ahead and got the special edition. Ah, the sacrifices I make to support these poor struggling musicians.><
Thursday, May 3, 2012
Busker Busker - Cherry Blossom Ending M/V
Original Facebook post on May 3, 2012 at 1:45am:
Busker Busker is a Korean indie band that finally made it big, beating out groups with massive fan bases like SHINee. Cherry Blossom Ending is very much a feel-good song and video. And it has the best ending of any MV I've seen this year. Oh yeah ... and bunnies! (='.'=)
Busker Busker is a Korean indie band that finally made it big, beating out groups with massive fan bases like SHINee. Cherry Blossom Ending is very much a feel-good song and video. And it has the best ending of any MV I've seen this year. Oh yeah ... and bunnies! (='.'=)
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
EXO - MAMA (Split Headset & Screen Version)
Original Facebook post on May 1, 2012 at 9:46pm:
Grab a pair of headphones (or put your speakers on either side of your head) and get ready to scramble your brains. This video of the Korean version is on the left and the Korean audio is in the left speaker channel. The Chinese (Mandarin) version is on the right. The videos are different, with different effects and locations, although they include some common scenes with all 12 members or a mixture of the two sub-groups. I actually prefer the Chinese version. I really wish SM Entertainment would hire a native English speaker to check their lyrics, though. =\
Grab a pair of headphones (or put your speakers on either side of your head) and get ready to scramble your brains. This video of the Korean version is on the left and the Korean audio is in the left speaker channel. The Chinese (Mandarin) version is on the right. The videos are different, with different effects and locations, although they include some common scenes with all 12 members or a mixture of the two sub-groups. I actually prefer the Chinese version. I really wish SM Entertainment would hire a native English speaker to check their lyrics, though. =\
B.A.P - Power M/V
Original Facebook post at May 1, 2012 at 9:36pm:
B.A.P is back. (Although they were only really "gone" for about two weeks...) I shall dub them super-rookies because they never had a whiff of rookie about them. Power is pretty catchy, but I can't say I like it as much as Warrior. The MV is pretty spiffy. The only thing I really don't get is the spray can part. O_o Overall, I say that this is a pretty good follow-up.
B.A.P is back. (Although they were only really "gone" for about two weeks...) I shall dub them super-rookies because they never had a whiff of rookie about them. Power is pretty catchy, but I can't say I like it as much as Warrior. The MV is pretty spiffy. The only thing I really don't get is the spray can part. O_o Overall, I say that this is a pretty good follow-up.
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