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TUNE OF THE WEEK: Why Do I Have To Pick Just ONE???

You know, I wasn’t even planning on writing a TOTW post this week, but when I saw Moonbin and Sanha’s new MV, just waiting for me on my YouTube homepage first thing Monday morning, I just couldn’t help myself!

Once again, the imminent change in the season has inspired a darker, more serious concept, and I, for one, am loving it. I will forever be a fan of the broody side of K-Pop and its ability to combine darker images with the catchy beats. It’s one of the many undeniable charms of K-Pop and this “Bad Idea” MV has pulled it off swimmingly!

But while I was squealing over my little ASTRO babies, I saw that Stray Kids had released the MV for “Back Door” and wouldn’t you know, I fell just as in love with this video as I did “Bad Idea”. For some unimaginable reason, I just can’t help but smile, every time I watch both of these darn MVs. So then I thought, why the heck to do I have to pick just one tune to squeal over? Why can’t I just mention all the videos that have made me smile this week?

So that’s what I’m doing. Because let’s face it, life is all kinds of messed up right now and it doesn’t hurt to have more than one reason to smile. And boy, oh boy! This MV certainly makes me smile! The boys themselves are as cute as ever, the choreo is freaking fantastic, and the bass-line is so dang catchy, you’d have to be a corpse to not feel it inspire even the tiniest bit of a smile.

But K-Pop hasn’t been the only source of joy for me this week. Oh no! J-Rock is doing what it does best: giving me ample reasons to smile as it simultaneously makes my heart skip a beat. While ONE OK ROCK has been busy teasing the crap out of their upcoming live-streamed concert, and Crossfaith has been promoting the crap of the live-streamed concert they held last weekend, MIYAVI has released this little gem of a video and you know, I just couldn’t let a chance to squeal over one of my favorite guitar playing rock stars go by!

In all honesty, it really wouldn’t matter to me what MIYAVI played. It’d love it regardless. But there’s just something about this version of “Over the Rainbow” that has me smiling. Maybe it’s just the simple reminder that no matter how gray things might be now, there’s always the hope that they’ll brighten again… Someday… That’s what I’m hoping for anyway.

Until that day comes, I hope this week’s “Tunes” have brought a little sunshine your way and have given you as many reason to smile as they have given me.

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ASTRO and NCT 127 Join KCON 2017 LA Line-up

Shhh! Quiet! Do you hear it? Listen very carefully. It may be difficult for you to hear at first but if you close your eyes and concentrate, you’ll hear it. Can you hear it now? That high-pitched squeal of utter fangirl delight??? Yeah… That’s me… Squealing myself silly as my wildly dancing fangirl heart tries to twirl itself right out of my chest. Yup! It’s official. I’m so insanely excited for KCON 2017 LA that I might actually have a heart-attack and die before I get there!  Continue reading “ASTRO and NCT 127 Join KCON 2017 LA Line-up”

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ASTRO’s Back With “Baby” And I Can’t Stop Smiling!

I know it’s a holiday weekend, here in the States, so writing this puts me in danger of getting griped at by certain family members but sometimes you just gotta let the fangirl out regardless and this is certainly one of those times! I mean it’s not every day you get a new ASTRO MV so full of cuteness and sunshine you feel like all of life’s problems have simply melted away! I couldn’t help but squeal just a little! Continue reading “ASTRO’s Back With “Baby” And I Can’t Stop Smiling!”

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Tuesday’s Tease (on a Wednesday): iKON, ASTRO and One Very Dead Zombie

I know I’m a day late with this week’s “Tease” (Blame it on a super-ridiculously-busy week and a sudden urge to completely transform my backyard…) but I’m hoping I’ll be able to make things up to you with some pretty darn amazing teasers. (Well, I think they’re amazing anyway so I’m hoping you do too.) *fingers crossed* Continue reading “Tuesday’s Tease (on a Wednesday): iKON, ASTRO and One Very Dead Zombie”

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Can’t Make It To KCON 2017 Mexico? Don’t Worry, KCON.TV’s Got You Covered!

That’s right, KCON.TV has recently announced that they will be exclusive live-streaming partner for KCON 2017 Mexico. This means that even if you can’t make it to Mexico City for KCON 2017 Mexico, you can still join in on the fun! Continue reading “Can’t Make It To KCON 2017 Mexico? Don’t Worry, KCON.TV’s Got You Covered!”

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TUESDAY’S TEASE: ASTRO! IMFACT! KNK! Oh My!

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I’m fairly convinced the world of K-Pop is trying to kill me. There’s really no other way to explain this never-ending string of lethal fall comebacks and debuts. At least I can’t come up with any other explanation. I mean, I suppose you could credit all of this fabulous music to the annual cycle of K-Pop and whatnot but really, where’s the fun in that?

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I know I’ve squealed quite a bit over ASTRO’s impending comeback so I don’t want to dwell too much on them. But HAVE YOU SEEN THEIR FREAKING TEASER!?! If this doesn’t prove these little brats are out to destroy me. I don’t know what does! I mean how the heck am I supposed to deal with this level of cuteness!?!

OH GOSH! NO! STOP! PLEASE! AUUUGGGHHHHH!

CHA EUN WOO, YOU NEED TO STOP THIS NONSENSE RIGHT NOW!

Actually, they all need to just go away. Like, now. Or more accurately, I should just cut myself off from these boys, for the sake of my health and sanity, but I just can’t! I’m addicted to ASTRO’s cute like I’m addicted to the warm fuzzies I get as I sip on a perfectly brewed espresso. Ugh! Is it November 10th yet???

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But enough of my spazzing over ASTRO. I said I wouldn’t dwell too long on those little munchkins so I won’t. Instead, I’ll move on and ask the universe in general, how the heck IMFACT thought they could slip in this little tidbit of goodness past me…

Yeah, I’m not okay with this. I do not need any more freaking bias wreckers lurking around, just waiting for their moment to pounce! Too bad these punks don’t seem to care about my bias list or what they might do to it.

Yeeaaaahhhh… They don’t care at all.

I guess if ASTRO doesn’t kill me, IMFACT will finish the job as the group’s second single album is to drop November 11.

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If by some miracle I survive this massive onslaught, I’m pretty sure KNK will do me in as they’ve just recently announced the release of their second mini album, Remain, which is scheduled to drop November 17. I honestly have no idea what KNK has in store for us with this album but I have a feeling it’s going to be pretty darn lethal.

Yup, lethal.

Dang it, Youjin! Can you please just stop already!?! You know I’m completely defenseless against beautiful boys with perfect hair!!! Though actually, I think this particular lament applies to every single one of these guys. Ugh! Why do I have to have such a weakness for guys with great voices and equally awesome hair!?! *siiigggghhhhh*

I suppose, that despite all of these comebacks, there’s a slight chance I’ll actually survive this next week or so. But the odds certainly aren’t in my favor. At least, if my heart does end up stopping somewhere in the midst of all of this K-Pop goodness, I’ll die happy. (Hey, I’m all about finding that silver lining!)

Of course what I really want to know, is if there are any comebacks you’re planning on dying over in the very near future. Is there a group or two you’re really looking forward to making a comeback in the near future? Are any (or all) of these three groups among them? Let me know in the comments below!

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TUESDAY’S TEASE: ASTRO and BTOB Join the Fall Comeback Lineup

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It’s no secret that this fall has been nothing less than a lethal string of comebacks designed solely to bring both life and death to K-Pop fans the world over. One might think that with such an overwhelming number of comebacks dropping in October, things might slow down a bit now that it’s November. But nope! This string of fall comebacks seems to be almost never-ending as ASTRO and BTOB have recently jumped aboard the comeback train. Continue reading “TUESDAY’S TEASE: ASTRO and BTOB Join the Fall Comeback Lineup”

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KCON 2016: Zombie’s Adventures in LA – Day 5, Part 2

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Meeting up with Lola after Sunday night’s Red Carpet, we made our way over to the Staples Center, to join in the tens of thousands of other fans in line, waiting to get in. With so many people attending the final concert of KCON 2016, it took us a while to get in and find our seats. By the time we were all settled in, the opening acts had already started which meant we had almost no time to wait before the concert actually started. Continue reading “KCON 2016: Zombie’s Adventures in LA – Day 5, Part 2”

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KCON 2016: Zombie’s Adventures in LA – Day 5, Part 1

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Running on almost no sleep, Sunday was a bit rough but with enough coffee and wild fangirl emotions coursing through me, I managed to not only get through the day without falling over but even have enough energy left to squeal myself silly during the evening’s concert. Continue reading “KCON 2016: Zombie’s Adventures in LA – Day 5, Part 1”