BoA doing Shout it Out on JP tv, dancing her butt off http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUG_fIQ1JvM
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K-Pop Fanboy/Fangirl |OT5| Controversies Over Nothing
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Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Good to see you enjoying yourself. I hope you didn't beat up any Russians.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
This could mean it ruined a couple of days for you.... or you ruined your own days by getting plastered or something.... or you ruined the days of a couple Russians by beating them up... hmmmm...
Or, a couple of days were ruined because he was getting plastered after beating up some Russians.
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
Someone do a Hyomin tribute for our fallen comrade who was connected to such a drama I will not mention.
I will start.
I will start.
wotdice did u see namjoo get hit in the face lol
K-Pop Fanboy/Fangirl |OT5| Controversies Over Ice Skating
Apparently the Korean Olympic Commitee has submitted an official letter of complaint to the IOC, although it seems this won't really change anything as any protest needs to filed within 30 minutes of an event, according to International Skating Union rules.
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wut
Apparently the Korean Olympic Commitee has submitted an official letter of complaint to the IOC, although it seems this won't really change anything as any protest needs to filed within 30 minutes of an event, according to International Skating Union rules.
wot
Soompi said:
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Hyori
Hyuna
Shin Hye
I was simply pointing out the exception, and I assure you I am not trolling. She is the single person which I did not know had gone under the knife with how she looked in 2011. Her change from when she was young to that stage is very noticeable, that is true, but watching a vid of how she looked in 2011? Really does not show. Plus, I had no idea who she was, until I first saw her pic back in 2010/2011. Didn't really cross my mind to search for her older pics.
I have to say though that she totally messed her face up in these years now. She looks vastly different than what she did back in 2011, for the worst.
This is really true. The beauty standards in Korea is really messed up, and there is a lot of pressure on the girls there to look their absolute best, or they are completely not worthy.
Nothing wrong with liking something that is attractive, after all, it is something natural. There are ones that are naturally pretty in K-Pop, you can't go ahead and say "all of them are plastic".
In the end, my point is, if we bring two people that have the same exact features, one achieved via plastics, and one that is natural, the natural one will stand out more, and is more pleasing to the eyes.
Plus for me, IMO, I would rather choose a lesser pretty looking female that is natural, instead of someone that has done a lot of work on their face.
I have no idea why I still am talking about this, lol.
How good is DJ Max Technica Tune for those that have it? I bought it, but haven't started it yet.
AAAHHHHHH, streamimg season is back?, pls?
5:00 am over here though...
BTW, last page with 9muses scans and Nana glorious pics.
It's a rhythm game + it has KARA songs. Can't go wrong with that.
Nothing bad in admitting that there is a lot of social pressure in Korea to look good, to be standardized. Much more than we have in the west. I just wish that there wasn't any discrimination regarding look and that your look wouldn't be important for work. Introduce the law against discrimination so that people that don't want to do surgery aren't "forced" and the people that want to do it can continue and everyone is happy. I don't think that saying that in your opinion there are definitely some problems with a country means that you dislike that country. Every country have something wrong, no country is perfect. I wonder, is there any Korean song that have a similar meaning that songs like Beautiful by Christina Aguilera, Unpretty by TLC, Firework by Katy Perry, etc...? I'm really curious.
All this talk reminded me of Dream High for some reason
and these are the Gyuri self esteem gif:
Gyuri gif - Honey Bunny post
All this talk reminded me of Dream High for some reason
I didn't watched the show after that episode, JKTrix or anyone that so that show can tell me how they dealt with that?
and these are the Gyuri self esteem gif:
Gyuri gif - Honey Bunny post
Specially made for filler
Most excellent gif. <3
KARA? One can never go wrong with that.
Not exactly but In Front of the mirror addresses similar themes.
In Front of the mirror
"Don’t you know I’m not pretty
I may not be pretty but
Honestly, my heart would be beautiful
If only I could show people my heart like magic
I think I could love and date"
Dice
Pokémon Parentage Conspiracy Theorist
did they also ban this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3O9YceKnDo4
though to be fair at least he has outtakes going on while pjy doesnt have much of anything going on during the credits of her mv
both come off really indulgent
josecitoxnyo
Member
SOOOO GOOOOD.
She'd had extensive plastic surgery by 2011 and you're saying it really does not show. That rather undermines your point that plastic surgery is 'really obvious' and 'does not look natural'. If Angelababy can get PS that looks natural, who's to say others can't?
Specially made for filler
He wasn't perma'd I hope?
True. As reasons for banning something go though, it's pretty bizarre.
More here.
Again it's pretty good. I like this group.
On another hand, I gotta listen to Mr Mr even though it's a leak and I'd like to stop myself from doing it, but I guess I'm not strong enough...
It's on iTunes so even if it was a mistake putting it up early it's not like you're ripping anyone off since you're paying for it.
'This item is temporarily unavailable.' Oh well. Thanks for posting though.
Not feeling it. Sounds like a below average JP album track. It also sounds... very 90s (Edit: and not in a good way). The only good bits were all in the video teaser. Disappointing.
At least there's the MV to look forward to, and perhaps the rest of the EP will redeem the title track.
broadwayrock
Member
Re Mr Mr:
The verse sounds really fresh, but the chorus sounds dated, like it could've been released by any generic act in the last 10 years. I expect there to be a really good dance break for the live performance though.
The verse sounds really fresh, but the chorus sounds dated, like it could've been released by any generic act in the last 10 years. I expect there to be a really good dance break for the live performance though.
Pretty obvious it was a mistake since the album art was screen caps from the music video teaser.
josecitoxnyo
Member
My thoughts exactly. It sounds great, Mr Mr and Goodbye are my favorites. Can´t wait to see the MV which can´t be far enough after the leak.
SM pulled a "Hoot" again. lol
Don't think so, no.
broadwayrock
Member
I had a proper essay typed up and was just about to post it when my browser crashed and I lost everything. Can't be bothered typing it all up again, so brief thoughts:
Mr Mr is pretty good. Great verses, chorus doesn't quite gel with the rest of the song. Needs a bit more oomph, maybe more bass? I personally liked I Got A Boy and this sounds less polarising so I think it'll get a better reception as the lead single that they promote. The 1 2 3 4 part is perfect for a dance line dance-break, fingers crossed for #SHY2014
I love Goodbye. Really good instrumentation with the way it adds layers as the song progresses. Big fan of the vocals, everyone singing in their best range. Possibly my favourite Hyoyeon line ever, it's exactly the kind of line I've always wanted her to get. Really happy with this one.
Europe is like Express 999's big brother. Definitely more interesting production I feel, lots of little things going on. Catchy but not a stand-out track, will probably require a few more listens.
I love Wait A Minute. I think it falls under the same category as Goodbye for me, that kind of swinging beat and mid-tempo instrumentation. Really like the chorus and the middle 8, and the doo-be-doos fit well with the rest of the song.
Back Hug (lol @ that title) is alright. Not generally a huge fan of ballad-y tracks but it's nothing offensive and they all sound great. Not bad.
Soul is fantastic. I had a feeling they'd record a Korean version of Find Your Soul and I'm glad they did. Probably the strongest track on the mini, which perhaps says something about the other songs. I'd love for them to promote with this as well as Mr Mr but I doubt that'll happen. Will definitely take a while to get used to not hearing them singing in Chinese. Tiffany's rap part sounds way better in Korean than English, it's like night and day. Such a great part for Hyo too <3
Overall, pretty good. Perhaps a little more mid-tempo than I was expecting, would have been happy if they'd swapped out Back Hug for a full on dance track but not a big deal. Maybe doesn't reach the heights of some of my favourite songs but it's a damn sight better than my least favourites. I still have the same issues I always have (namely line distribution - I felt like I was barely hearing Yoona or Sooyoung at all on this mini) but I'll never be completely happy. On the whole, all the members sound great and I have a feeling this'll grow on me quite a bit, in the same way Love & Peace did.
I'm curious to know what SM will do next. People bought it while they could but now they've removed it from itunes, I imagine there'll be a lot more illegal downloading which will cost them sales. I still can't believe how messy this era has been already, first the MV data loss and now this. Kinda feel bad for the members really. I'll be waiting to give them my coins when it officially releases on itunes.
(Ok that didn't turn out to be as brief as I thought it would.)
Mr Mr is pretty good. Great verses, chorus doesn't quite gel with the rest of the song. Needs a bit more oomph, maybe more bass? I personally liked I Got A Boy and this sounds less polarising so I think it'll get a better reception as the lead single that they promote. The 1 2 3 4 part is perfect for a dance line dance-break, fingers crossed for #SHY2014
I love Goodbye. Really good instrumentation with the way it adds layers as the song progresses. Big fan of the vocals, everyone singing in their best range. Possibly my favourite Hyoyeon line ever, it's exactly the kind of line I've always wanted her to get. Really happy with this one.
Europe is like Express 999's big brother. Definitely more interesting production I feel, lots of little things going on. Catchy but not a stand-out track, will probably require a few more listens.
I love Wait A Minute. I think it falls under the same category as Goodbye for me, that kind of swinging beat and mid-tempo instrumentation. Really like the chorus and the middle 8, and the doo-be-doos fit well with the rest of the song.
Back Hug (lol @ that title) is alright. Not generally a huge fan of ballad-y tracks but it's nothing offensive and they all sound great. Not bad.
Soul is fantastic. I had a feeling they'd record a Korean version of Find Your Soul and I'm glad they did. Probably the strongest track on the mini, which perhaps says something about the other songs. I'd love for them to promote with this as well as Mr Mr but I doubt that'll happen. Will definitely take a while to get used to not hearing them singing in Chinese. Tiffany's rap part sounds way better in Korean than English, it's like night and day. Such a great part for Hyo too <3
Overall, pretty good. Perhaps a little more mid-tempo than I was expecting, would have been happy if they'd swapped out Back Hug for a full on dance track but not a big deal. Maybe doesn't reach the heights of some of my favourite songs but it's a damn sight better than my least favourites. I still have the same issues I always have (namely line distribution - I felt like I was barely hearing Yoona or Sooyoung at all on this mini) but I'll never be completely happy. On the whole, all the members sound great and I have a feeling this'll grow on me quite a bit, in the same way Love & Peace did.
I'm curious to know what SM will do next. People bought it while they could but now they've removed it from itunes, I imagine there'll be a lot more illegal downloading which will cost them sales. I still can't believe how messy this era has been already, first the MV data loss and now this. Kinda feel bad for the members really. I'll be waiting to give them my coins when it officially releases on itunes.
(Ok that didn't turn out to be as brief as I thought it would.)