Now that I have gotten the disappointment of Miss A's comeback being pushed back out of my system. I can finally enjoy the hottest boys in Kpop, and their comeback !!! 2PM will be back with their second full album which is called "Hands Up" on the 20th of June.
Junsu, Taecyeon, Chansung
The teaser photos have already been released and we can see the boys in flashy clothing and riding a limousine, living the good life.What I really liked about the pictures is that even though they all have a common theme, each member gave it his own feel.
JYP had "SAY A" fans pumped up with the announcement that "Miss A" would make a comeback in May, but then they decided to postpone it. Fans where okay with it, since it just meant more preparations and a stupendous first album (which of course I need to buy), as hinted by the single they released in May, called "Love Alone." So, everything was fine, although we where loosing patience with JYP, until TODAY.
Okay I really like 2PM but why are they having a comeback before Miss A ??? This means that fans of Miss A will have to wait over a month to see their girls on stage, if not more. As said before 2PM's comeback would be really exciting for me if they hadn't pushed back Miss A's comeback, it is almost impossible to see JYP take a stupid decision and face of Miss A and 2PM, so the girls must wait.
2AM are undeniably one of the best vocal groups in Korea, since all the members have above average voices, specially Changmin. This song is no exception, although it may not be considered a true ballad due to the music, it contains a lot a emotions. The story of the MV compliments the song and we can see another dimension to the lyrics. My cousin who has never even heard about kpop loved the song when I showed it to her. A great song to listen to when you feel betrayed or emotional.
4. Baek Ji Young - That Man(Secret Garden OST)
This song describes the whole relationship between the lead characters in the epic drama "Secret Garden", which are the feelings a woman has for a man who denies their love. The song is really beautiful, specially the lyrics, and Baek Ji Young's voice (the TRUE queen of OST's). Even if you have never read the lyrics you can get the feeling of longing and sadness from the song. This song is Beautiful. For a different perspective there is another song called "That Women" that belongs to the same singer and OST, which has the same rythim, arrangements, and chorus, but a couple of changes in the lyrics, to show the toughs of the man in the drama.
This "global" event is usually held in Monaco, and has also been in England and obviously in the United States, they are currently discussing hosting it in South Korea. Even though this committee is not foreigner friendly, this event could be one of the leading steps to bring westerners to notice the talent that is confined in Asia.
The stages built in South Korea not only for music videos, but also for "live" shows are outstanding. One of my all-time favorite is Big Bang's Las Vegas (thanks to SBS for their amazing staging through인기가요 (Inkigayo)!)
Therefore I really anticipate for this to be official and hopefully see our Kpop artists shine!
When I first heard this song some months ago I was completely mesmerized. I fell in love with a song, not just liked it or enjoyed it, but loved it. The four boys are exceptional singers and each of them has his own style. I was already a fan of both Jonghyun (SHINee) and Kyuhyun (Super Junior), but I was pleasantly surprised by Jay (TRAX) and the newcomer Jino. Their voices fit perfectly with each others, sweet and powerful at the same time. My favorite part is the extremely high notes on Jonghyun's part, since his voice seems really controlled compared to other songs he has sung with SHINee. The song itself is a beauty from the lyrics to the music, and the arrangement, not undermining the gorgeous voices. The lyrics talk a bout a man who has finally found his place next to the women he loves, and the passion he feels for her. Hot Times.
2. SNSD - Let it Rain
This song is not actually a kpop song since its in Japanese and was created for the Jpop market, but I will count it as a Kpop song because it belongs to SNSD, the kpop icon. Kpop and SNSD mean the same thing.
Let it rain is a new song released a coupe of days ago. I was excited for SNSD's new Cd, although I'm not a die hard fan of the girls. This was becouse the teasers for the CD was extremely intriging and different. The clips to the the new songs where also beautiful. As for the actual songs, "Let it Rain" stood out to me the first time I heard it. I t is beautiful in many ways, from the music to the lyrics. This song will probably become a resident of my top rated list on my Ipod. When I hear this song I get a feeling of loss but also of a new beginning, as if , even if you fall down, you can get back up. Inspirational.
As more and more Kpop stars try to become hallyu stars, kpop entertainment companies are eager to produce music for their Japanese fans.
This week we saw a couple of PV's released.
SHINee with "Replay"
On a different topic, I have to say I love the PV !!! This may be my inner fan-girl speaking but I just can't help it. SHINee is awesome. Seriously who wouldn't date a guy like that, they are so cute. I specially like Jonghyun cleaning the windows, and the way the boys returned so easily to their old images, although a lot more polished after 3 years of experience. I also noticed that this PV has a focus on Taemin, he will probably be the new face of SHINee in Japan, the same way the image of SNSD changed for Yoona (Korea) to Sooyoung (Japan). SHINee will probably do very well in Japan becouse they have a very different image form other male idol groups who have recently debuted in Japan (ex 2PM, B2ST, Super Junior).
On a different topic, I have to say I love the PV !!! This may be my inner fan-girl speaking but I just can't help it. SHINee is awesome. Seriously who wouldn't date a guy like that, they are so cute. I specially like Jonghyun cleaning the windows, and the way the boys returned so easily to their old images, although a lot more polished after 3 years of experience. I also noticed that this PV has a focus on Taemin, he will probably be the new face of SHINee in Japan, the same way the image of SNSD changed for Yoona (Korea) to Sooyoung (Japan). SHINee will probably do very well in Japan becouse they have a very different image form other male idol groups who have recently debuted in Japan (ex 2PM, B2ST, Super Junior).
