BEAST- FICTION COMEBACK ON M! COUNTDOWN

Wassup everyone?

After the release of their music video, 'Fiction', Beast is back with their first comeback on M! Countdown. Not only did they perform their title track, 'Fiction' but they also performed 'Rainy Days' as well. I would just like to say that I'm very proud of them and I think they did a GREAT live especially for 'Fiction'. I totally fell in love with it. They way they sang and expressed the lyrics was so sorrowful yet fantastic. If only all of you felt the same pain I feel when I hear them singing this song. It just tugs at my heartstrings. ahaha.

Without further ado, I give you BEAST! (In High Definition!)






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Say NO to Cruelty Against Animals!!

Hey everyone!

I'm sure most of us would have at some point had a pet or know someone who has a pet. Even if you don't, there must be a moment when you saw a particular dog/cat/bird/squirrel/monkey/rabbit, etc and thought it's just adorable! Others would simply agree that having a pet is just like having your best friend around - without the talking.

Well, as much as we humans have rights, ANIMALS HAVE RIGHTS TOO! But they can't speak up for themselves so it's our job to help protect them.

Please sign the online petition addressing animal abuse in Malaysia. The organizers are trying to get 50,000 signatures by the end of 2011 and will send it to the Prime Minister of Malaysia. On the website, you will find the latest case of animal cruelty caught on video. Be part of the people to put an end to such acts.

HERE IS THE LINK:
http://stopanimalabuse.petfinder.my/

FBI research indicates that animal abusers are 5 times more likely to be violent in society. When they are not punished, they continue their abuse on children, women and society at large. Consequently, Governments all over the world have begun to take animal cruelty seriously by imposing punitive cruelty penalties and have encouraged Responsible Pet Ownership. 

Thank you for your time!!!

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PJ

YG FAMILY CONCERT MAKING (ENG SUBBED)

CAN THEY JUST COME TO MALAYSIA ALREADY? T_T


I love watching all YG artistes. They're so hardworking and serious when it comes to working. Not only do they take part in the whole planning/rehearsing process but also actively give their own opinions on how they want things to be carried out for the concert. This is what makes YG artistes so different and special from the rest. They have their own flavor and attitude in everything that they do :)










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BEAST- FICTION MV (ENG SUBBED)

What's up, guys?
Beast is back with their latest music video, Fiction. 

The music video features dramatic scenes that intertwine with cuts of choreography. Aligning with the song’s heartbreaking lyrics, the video sees rapper Junhyung unwilling to accept that the woman he loves (Park Bo Young) has left him. He begins to write a fictional story in his head to continue his romance with her, as 
exemplified by the scenes weaving in and out of his imagination, contrasting starkly with his reality.


Source: allkpop

The first time I watched the music video without English subtitles, I was really confused. I mean, through the title of the song, you could understand that everything that was in Junhyung's mind (the happy couple scenes) was just a fiction. However, after reading the subtitles and understanding what the lyrics was trying to convey,  I felt the pain and sadness that I was meant to feel from the song. Like I said in a previous post, people have different ways in coping with sadness and sometimes we just refuse to believe the truth. We live in a bubble of lies made solely by our imagination so that we don't get hurt and maybe, just maybe we can get through this phase of life. I know the lyrics and music video might not be so deep in translation but that's how I feel it related to life. Sometimes, we just gotta move on.

Anywayyy, depressing stories aside, I'm actually getting really addicted to the song. I love how the background music is very beastly-fied. It suits them very well and Junhyung's raps never fail to captivate me. I think the boys did a great job trying to convey the meaning of the lyrics and portray the hurt that they're going through in order to make the music video look realistic. All in all, I'm sure that Beast will have a great comeback this time around! I will be watching closely in support of them, just like how I've always done :)


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KIM JUNSU'S COVER OF 'THAT MAN'

Heavenly vocals, cute charms, beautiful jawline, funny, playful and hardworking at the same time. Who am I talking about? 

Our baby dolphin, of course! On May 14th, Kim Junsu or more widely known as Xiah Junsu performed a cover of Secret Garden's OST 'That Man' at his home in Paju in celebration of parent's day. I was actually supposed to blog about Secret Garden since the drama was EXTRAORDINARY and I wanted to share the details with you guys but I guess I'll have to do it another time. Our main focus for today is on Junsu and Junsu only :) 

He sang this song at the bar in the basement JUST by using a karaoke machine. Have you ever thought that a karaoke live could sound so good? I sure never did. Of course the quality of the clip is not of those released by music company labels but MY GOD, CAN THIS BOY SING! Brilliantly, too. Okay, I shall not elaborate further and just let you readers be the judge for yourselves. Without further ado, I present you with Kim Junsu :)




HANGUL LYRICS
TITLE: 그남자 
ORIGINALLY BY 현빈

한 남자가 그대를 사랑합니다
그 남자는 열심히 사랑합니다
매일 그림자처럼 그대를 따라 다니며
그 남자는 웃으며 울고 있어요
얼마나 얼마나 더 너를
이렇게 바라만 보며 혼자
이 바람같은 사랑 이 거지같은 사랑
계속해야 니가 나를 사랑하겠니
조금만 가까이 와 조금만
한 발 다가가면 두 발 도망가는
널 사랑하는 날 지금도 옆에 있어
그 남잔 웁니다
그 남자는 성격이 소심합니다
그래서 웃는 법을 배워봅니다
친한 친구에게도 못하는 얘기가 많은
그 남자의 마음은 상처 투성이
그래서 그 남자는 그댈 널 사랑했대요 똑같아서
또 하나 같은 바보 또 하나 같은 바보
한번 나를 안아주고 가면 안되요
난 사랑받고 싶어 그대여
매일 속으로만 가슴 속으로만
소리를 지르며 그 남자는
오늘도 그 옆에 있데요
그 남자가 나라는 건 아나요
알면서도 이러는 건 아니죠
모를거야 그댄 바보니까
얼마나 얼마나 더 너를
이렇게 바라만 보며 혼자
이 바보같은 사랑 이 거지같은 사랑
계속해야 니가 나를 사랑하겠니
조금만 가까이 와 조금만
한 발 다가가면 두 발 도망가는
널 사랑하는 날 지금도 옆에 있어
그 남잔 웁니다


ROMANISATION 


han namja-ka keudaereul sarang-hamnida
keu namjaneun yeol-shimhi sarang-hamnida
mae-il keurimjacheoreom keudaereul ttara tanimyeo
keu namjaneun useumyeo ul-ko isseoyo

eolmana eolmana teo neo-reul
ireohke baraman bomyeo honja
i paramgateun sarang i keoji-gateun sarang
kyeso-khaeya ni-ga nareul sarang-ha-ge-nni
jo-geumman gakka-i wah cho-geumman
han bal ta-gakamyeon tu bal domangganeun
neol sarang-haneun nal chigeumdo yeope isseo
keu namjan umnida

keu namjaneun seongkyeo-gi soshimhamnida
keuraeseo unneun peobeul baewotomnida
chinhan chingue-gedo mothaneun yaegi-ka manheun
keu namjaye ma-eumeun sang-cheo tuseongi

keuraeseo keu namjaneun keudael
neol sarang-haet-daeyo ttokkata-seo
tto hana ga-teun pabo tto hana ga-teun pabo
han-beon nareuranaju-go kamyeon andwehyo
nan sarangbad-ko shipeo keu-daeyeo
mae-il so-geuroman kaseum so-geuroman
sorireul ji-reumyeo keu namjaneu-no-neuldo keu yeope it-deyo

keu namja-ga naraneun geonanayo
al-myeon-seo-do i-reo-neun geonanijyo
moreul-keoya keudaen pabonikka
eol-mana eol-mana teo neoreul

ireohke baraman bomyeo honja
i pabo-gateun sarang i geoji-gateun sarang
kyeso-khaeya ni-ga nareul sarang-ha-ge-nni
jo-geumman gakkayi wah jo-geumman
han bal da-gakamyeon du bal tomankkaneun
neol sarang-haneun nal chigeumdo yeope isseo
keu namjan umnida


ENGLISH TRANSLATION


One man loves you
That man loves you with all his heart
Everyday like a shadow he follows you around
When that man smiles he is crying on the inside

How much longer
Do I have to just look at you alone
This love like the wind
This worthless love
If I keep trying will it make you fall in love with me
Come a little bit closer
Just a little bit
I'm the one who loves you
Right now by your side
That man is crying

That man is very shy
So he learned how to laugh
There is so much that can't be said even amongst close friends
That man's heart is full of scars

So that man
Loved you because you were the same
Just another fool
Just another fool
Is it wrong to ask you to hold me once before you leave?
I want to be loved..its true
Every day inside...Inside his heart...He shouted and
That man is by your side again today

Do you know that I'm that man?
You wouldn't act this way if you knew
You wouldn't know because you're a fool

How much longer
Do I have to look at you like this alone?
This stupid love
This worthless love
If I keep trying will it make you fall in love with me
come a little bit closer
Just a little bit
If I take one step forward you take two steps back
I'm the one who loves you
Right now by your side
That man is crying


The lyrics are totally heartbreaking and considering the fact that Junsu hasn't watched Secret Garden, I'm really amazed at how well he expressed the meaning of the lyrics in his own way. Don't get me wrong, I love Hyun Bin's version of the song since he was the lead character and when you hear him singing (although it might not be the greatest vocals), you can feel the love and pain he experienced in the drama from his voice. After all, he was the one who portrayed the character of Kim Joowon and did a marvelous job at it, if I may add. However, Junsu's version is more concentrated on the sincerity and portraying of emotions through his beautiful voice. I know I might not make too much sense right now to people who hasn't watched the drama but no worries, I will blogging about it...soon enough. Secret Garden is truly the BEST K-drama I have ever watched so to those of you who are free and are curious as to what I'm babbling about, please do check out the drama for yourself :)


Until then, toodles! 

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Travel Log - International Street Market, Aberdeen

Hello Hello!

By now, I'm sure you would know that I'm in Scotland to finish off my studies. Since you would also know that I'm the phantom blogger of this blog, I have decided to create a new section called the 'Travel Log' to document my travels or if I come across any interesting places/events. Just a little push to blog more. SJ was delighted to hear about this although she remains HIGHLY SKEPTICAL.

So here goes, my FIRST post in Travel Log.

I accidentally stumbled across the International Street Market in Union Terrace, Aberdeen last weekend. It's meant to be a bazaar with stalls from all around Europe selling food, crafts and gardening supplies. They have it once every two months, on the first weekend. So the next one would be during the first weekend of July.

My friend and I tried some of the food and it was really refreshing to be trying food from different countries, all in one spot. Here are some pictures :

 Mini Pancakes from Netherlands, with Nutella topping. A chocolate lover's must-try!

                       We tried Churros, a Spanish snack. The dough is fried and then sprinkled with sugar. Yummy..

Waiting for the Roast Hog while holding on to the Churros

 Didn't have any of it but it's advertised as an alternative to the usual meat ..

German Salami!

Till the next time!

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PJ

YG ON AIR- EPISODE 2 & 3 (ENG SUBBED)

HELLO HELLLO! :D


I am proud to present you guys with YG ON AIR'S Episode 2 and 3 with ENGLISH SUBTITLES! I know some of you must have had a hard time looking for it but no worries, it's all here! I swear Papa YG is one of the smartest people in the Korean music industry for coming up with the idea of YG ON AIR. It gives fans an insight on Big Bang and 2NE1's current activities. Not only that, we will be hearing a totally new and different version of Park Bom's Don't Cry as well as 2ne1's Lonely every week on YG ON AIR. After the lovely rendition of Park Bom's acoustic Don't Cry, this week YG released her band version. Besides that, we also get to see the Big Bang boy's 'LOVE & HOPE' Japan Concert Tour in Episode 3! It's great to see them working so hard while fooling around. You can definitely feel their sincere hearts and strong love towards what they do. That's not an easy thing to spot in today's Korean Music Entertainment. Honestly.

Anywayyyyyyyy, without further ado, I present you with YG ON AIR'S EPISODE 2 & 3 WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES! :D





TOP wearing the helmet. #WIN! TOP worrying about his short air time in Episode 2. #WIN! 
Taeyang dancing to Seungri's 'VVIP' and G-Dragon lip-syncing to 'What Can I Do' was toooooooooooo cute! :3


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