One Zombie, Sharing Her Love of all Things Hallyu With The World
You know, sometimes you stumble across a song that speaks to your current mood and/or soothes your troubled soul and today I found one that did both, HIGH4’s brand new collaboration with Lim Kim, “A Little Close”. Continue reading “K-POP ATE HER BRAIN: HIGH4 and Lim Kim Get “A Little Close””
Just over a week from their appearance at KCON 2014, CNBLUE is back with a new Japanese single and whether it’s because I’ve got KCON on the brain or because I will forever harbor a crush on Yong Hwa, I just had to make “Go Your Way” my Tune of the Week. Continue reading “TUNE OF THE WEEK: CNBLUE “Go Your Way””
Here I am, back again with a gianormous list of new K-Pop MVs for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy!
Sis “My Confession”
Block B is back and as fantastic as ever with the release of their fourth mini album H.E.R and the music video for their title track, “HER” so naturally, I had to make them my Tune of the Week. Continue reading “TUNE OF THE WEEK: Block B “Her””
You know, there is such a constant stream of new music in the world of K-Pop that it’s very nearly impossible for me to keep up with it all. That being the case, I’ve decided to start reviewing/talking about/spazzing over the music videos that move me, as I come across them, be they old or new or somewhere in-between. So, without further ado, I present you with my brand new spazzy review segment, “K-Pop Ate Her Brain” and Henry’s “Fantastic”. Continue reading “K-POP ATE HER BRAIN: Henry “Fantastic””
As many of you already know, VIXX is headed to L.A. in just a few short weeks, to participate in KCON, North America’s largest convention dedicated to “All Things Hallyu” and to celebrate, I’ve decided to share with you six reasons why you should be just as happy about VIXX’s appearance as I.
1. N’s Sidelong Glance
It’s no secret that N is the master of the sidelong glance and while it’s one thing to experience this lethal look through the wonders of YouTube, it’s quite another thing to experience this look in real life. The very idea of seeing it in person is enough to make even the most phlegmatic fangirl weak in the knees (or maybe that’s just me…) so seeing it in real-life may actually prove fatal but I’m sure every Starlight would agree, it’s a risk we’re willing to take.
2. Hongbin’s Dimples
It is a fact, universally acknowledged, that dimples are adorable and those lucky enough to possess them are immediately irresistible to those around them. That being the case, it stands to reason that when a member of a K-Pop band is not only unimaginably good-looking but also possesses the world’s most swoon worthy dimples, it’s hard to believe that person is real which is why, in the case of Hongbin, seeing will be believing. Only after seeing Hongbin in person will I be able to accept that such perfection does, in fact, exist and I may never be the same again…
(And for those of you who might be wondering who’s in this video with Hongbin, it’s B1A4’s Gongchan who, coincidentally, will also be at KCON. Hooray!)
3. Leo Embarrassed
Known as the cold, chic member of the group, Leo has a tendency to come across a bit strong (especially when he’s giving one of his band-mates one of his death stares) but there’s another side to Leo that is so ridiculously adorable, you can’t help but love him. And what is this adorable side, you ask. Well, aside from the fact that he loves children and animals and every time he cuddles one or the other you find yourself melting into a puddle of fangirl goo, there’s the fact that Leo gets incredibly embarrassed on-stage and his entire tough-guy persona dissolves in seconds. While there may not be a chance to watch Leo cuddle babies during KCON there’s a good chance we’ll be able to see him try to hide behind a fellow band member after saying something that he finds embarrassing and that, my friends, will be worth the price of admission, right there! (That and the fact he has the voice of an angel…)
4. Ravi’s Voice
We all know Ravi is the rapper of the group and as such, you may have overlooked the fact that Ravi has an amazing voice and I’m not talking about just when he’s performing. Deep, rich and soothing, Ravi’s voice is one that you could listen to for hours as you let the world dissolve into nothingness around you which might be just what you need at KCON, especially if you’re stuck next to one of those people who constantly jumps on your toes during the concerts and never bothers to apologize. Just remember to focus on Ravi’s voice and breathe (if that’s even possible with VIXX on-stage).
5. Ken’s Dorkiness
When it comes to loveable dorks, Ken has to be the master. There’s something irresistibly adorable about the way Ken can combine his aegyo and his dorkiness to make you think he’s a total goob and then turn around and knock you off your feet with his incredible voice. With such a unique combination of character and talent, you can be sure Ken is going to make you laugh and probably steal your heart, all at the same time.
(And now you’ll probably never be able to hear the word “ottokaji” without singing this song.)
6. Hyuk’s Amazing Transformation
Hyuk may be the maknae of the group but that doesn’t mean he’s a baby. On the contrary, in the past two years Hyuk has managed to transform from adorable high school student to one of the manliest maknae’s you’ve ever seen. How did he pull off this amazing transformation? I have no idea but perhaps if we see him in person, we can unravel this mystery together…
Of course it goes without saying that, more than anything, the reason you should be looking forward to seeing VIXX at KCON is because they’re an incredibly talented group who are sure to deliver a fantastic performance but it’s fun to come up with other reasons, just because I can. Naturally, now that I’ve shared six reasons why you should be looking forward to seeing VIXX at KCON, I want to hear yours. What are you most looking forward to seeing in person? Which songs would you like to see them perform? Which member is your favorite? I want to know it all so be sure to leave me a comment below! (Oh, and if you’re headed to KCON, I’ll see you there! 19 days and counting!!!)
You know the best part of  “Tanya-takeovers”? I can do what I want! That means there are TWO tunes of the week this week, just because I can. Don’t get my wrong… I love B1A4, BEAST, and Henry, but Dynamic Duo+DJ Premier and Lucky J killed it!
Continue reading “TUNE OF THE WEEK: Dynamic Duo+DJ Premier “AEAO” & Lucky J “Can You Hear Me?””
For your viewing pleasure, here’s a quick and convenient way to catch up on some of this past week’s latest K-Pop music videos. (Hooray!) I know which are my favorites but I don’t know which videos you loved so be sure to let me know in the comments below! Enjoy!
NU’EST “Good Bye Bye”
It feels like I’ve been waiting just about forever for C-Clown to make their comeback and this week they did, in a big way, with their incredibly amazing new track, “Let’s Love”.
A fantastic mix of hip-hop and dance, with a touch of rock thrown in for good measure, “Let’s Love” makes you rethink your entire definition of what a good love song should be. You’ll find no happy-sappy, sugary sweet ballads here, just the simple confession of a boy (or boys, as the case may be) proclaiming, quite boldly, that he’s “Mr. Right” and all the other guys in the world are hosers. (Okay, so that’s my paraphrase but it’s essentially what the song’s about.) Produced by Shinsadong Tiger (known for his work with 4Minut, BEAST, Trouble Maker, T-ara, Ailee and Apink, to name a few), Caesar & Loui and Andreas Oberg, “Let’s Love” is the title track of C-Clown’s newest mini-album.
I think what I like the most about C-Clown’s “Let’s Love” aside from sound itself, is how the band is portrayed in the music video. They come across as tough, bad boys but the lyrics reveal they have a soft spot for the girl they like which makes them absolutely irresistible. I mean, let’s be honest, is there a girl in the world who doesn’t dream of being the love interest of a bad boy? (Or maybe that’s just me… I do have a thing for bad boys, you know.)
Whether you like bad boys or not, if you’re a fan of C-Clown, K-Pop, hip-hop or just good music, you ought to give “Let’s Love” a listen and you should most definitely check out the video because it’s quite the visual treat (especially if you’re a fan of Rome… Just sayin’). Of course once you’ve given “Let’s Love” a listen, be sure to let me know what you think by leaving me a comment below!
Leah asked me to share my amazing concert experience with you all, so here is the first of three posts about the entire Block B Showcase tour! Posts about the other two stops and photos will be posted to my website and its Facebook page. -HallyuTanya
I am back from my Block B shenanigans and I can honestly say that the experience was nothing short of amazing! Originally, I had only planned on attending the New York show in Westbury and the Washington DC stop of the tour, but I also ended up in Miami at the very last minute. All I can say is: Totally. Worth. It. Continue reading “Concert Coverage: Block B Showcase Live in the USA – Westbury, NY”