tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15605965085714238672024-03-18T21:28:30.893-07:00J-D SquaredJ-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.comBlogger43125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-46984582016857943682010-03-31T15:31:00.000-07:002010-03-31T15:58:47.188-07:00Rain and Hyori Have Gone Insane<a href="http://j-dsquared.blogpspot.com"><img src="http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/jdsquared/201003220827161001_1.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br><a href="http://j-dsquared.blogpspot.com"><img src="http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/jdsquared/20100328_leehyoriphoto-460x460.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br><a href="http://j-dsquared.blogpspot.com"><img src="http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/jdsquared/alba06201003232131100.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br><a href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com"><img src="http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/jdsquared/image_readtop_2010_163204_127001214.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><br><strong>Photo Credit</strong>: <a href="http://sixtofive1982.wordpress.com">sixtofive1982</a>; <a href="http://community.livejournal.com/omonatheydidnt">omonatheydidnt</a><br /><p>Yeeeeaaaahhh...I really want to say something about it...but I've got nothing. I will say I found it incredibly hilarious when Rain's pictures came out, the first thing I heard from most people:<br /><br><em>'They better not screw up MBLAQ's comeback!'</em><br /><br>*Sighs* I love you both...but WTF were you thinking?<br /><br><em>The ROL</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-5805703964960759132010-03-08T18:37:00.000-08:002010-03-16T19:40:58.502-07:00Potential Alert #2: Jeremy LiuThis is why I'm fickle. How does anyone expect me to stick with one or a few artists when they keep churning out outrageously talented newbies like...<span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeremy Liu</span>.<br /><a href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blump3.com/images/artist_chinese/artist_jeremy_liu.jpg" alt="J-D Squared" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Jeremy comes from a distinguished background, having both parents being reputed musical and thespian artists in Taiwan. As a child, influence in the liberal arts was strong, and his parents nurtured his interest and natural talent in music. Schooled in the United States, Jeremy has much western influence in his musical creations, especially that of Funk and Jazz. The most intriguing aspect of Jeremy's music is the diversity and uniqueness of his melodies. It's not your usual mainstream fare, of R&B or pop, but rather un-catchy themes in a surprisingly acceptable style.<br /><br /><a href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://www.blump3.com/images/music_chinese/album_jeremy_liu.jpg" alt="J-D Squared" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Released 12.31.2009</span><br />Track List<br /><br />1. 佔據<span class="style35"><strong> </strong></span>(Occupy)<br />2. Mr. Why<br />3. 呼叫機器人 (Calling, Robot)<br />4. 玫瑰 (Rose)<br />5. 想 (Ponder)<br />6. 狐狸是誰 (Who is Fox)<br />7. 住在動物園 (Living at the Zoo)<br />8. 空傷 (Empty Injury)<br />9. 連結 (Link)<br />10. 延長線 (Extension)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?f5wojyjjjme">Jeremy Liu - Mr. Why</a><br /><br />Jeremy Liu's voice, unfortunately, reminds me of many ABC (American-Born Chinese) singers, such as <span style="font-weight: bold;">Wang Lee Hom</span>, in that particular way of pronouncing Mandarin Chinese. Therefore, it does not strike me as being ultimately unique. However, that does not reflect his singing ability, which showcases great range and expressive technique, nor his amazing composition talent, which I find completely enthralling and diverse.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeremy Liu - Ponder </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Song: </span>Jeremy Liu<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uZW_JSVsDLk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uZW_JSVsDLk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: supernicemusic</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeremy Liu - Mr. Why</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Song:</span> Jeremy Liu<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fV9gAfOBBUc&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fV9gAfOBBUc&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: blump3music</span><br /><br />Of my favorite picks for<span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"> </span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Best New Artis</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">t</span> at this year's <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Golden Melody Awards</span> in Taiwan, Jeremy, so far poses the most threat to my other favorite, <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Million Dollar Star</span> 3rd season winner, songstress <span style="font-weight: bold;">Lala Xu</span>. As I'm a huge fan of talented, self-composing female singing artists, and because of the dominance of male winners in this category, I would prefer Lala win this year. Unfortunately, Lala has some stiff competition.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jeremy Liu - Rose </span>(Movie<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span><span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">Barbed Hills</span><span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Theme Song)<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Song:</span> Jeremy Liu<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bn1AZxvRbaM&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bn1AZxvRbaM&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: warnertaiwan</span><br /><br />As I don't speak any of the other 55 Chinese ethnic dialects, I can not confirm the meanings of the ethnic singing in the background of <span style="font-style: italic;">Rose</span>. However, I really do admire and appreciate the creative fusion of "folk" or "minority" music integrated into contemporary styles. <a href="http://cfensi.wordpress.com/2009/12/24/ethnic-minorities-in-chinese-entertainment/">With the rising popularity of minority ethnic stars</a>, or those of mixed Chinese ethnicities, it is no wonder that more and more entertainment arenas are exploring the cultural wonders of these ethnic nationalities.<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">The GM</span>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-85863928976546840262010-03-08T14:12:00.000-08:002010-03-08T14:45:22.125-08:00ROL Recommends #3: Epik High ft. Infinite-Run<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bg2Sq0rExo8&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bg2Sq0rExo8&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit: AsianMusicVideoHDJ-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-90675023201969143852010-03-04T14:51:00.000-08:002010-03-07T22:10:50.130-08:00ROL's Rants: Hottests<a href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/jdsquared/2pmboycott_20091008_seoulbeats.jpg" /></a><br /><p><em><strong>"Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned / Nor hell a fury like a woman scorned." - 'The Mourning Bride'(1697) by William Congreve.</strong></em><br /><br>...or Coldests...or whatever you're deciding to call yourselves now.<br /><br>I REALLY didn't want to say anything about this situation, but the more I thought about it, the more I needed to say something.<br /><br>Look, I know you're mad. I know you feel betrayed. I know you want to write some strongly worded post-its and stick them all over JYPE. But before you get all psycho like the girl in the horror film <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdDV0xNc1mk">"Carrie"</a>, let me see if I can't shed some light on the damage you're REALLY causing.<br /><br>I've been a fangirl for as long as I can remember. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziDtEPCFM0I">New Kids On The Block</a> was the first group I ever listen to at the tender age of seven. I can remember when there were all these rumors going around that the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=826PTEuHKhE">80's pop singer Tiffany</a> was dating one of the members. I was so devastated that I cried and all I could think about doing was finding her and scratching her eyes out with a VERY sharp object (mind you I was only seven at the time).<br /><br>Obviously that didn't pan out since I'm here writing this post and not in a maximum security prison doing 25 to life for attempted murder. After a few days and realizing that not everything you read is true, I got over it and continued on with my life happily knowing I didn't do anything impulsive. Years later my obsession with NKOTB died down and I went onto my next obsession, forgetting all about NKOTB.<br /><br>You may not realize this now because you're still upset over the whole situation and you're not thinking with a clear head, but what you're doing by protesting is not only hurting JYPE but many others involved with them. You don't think so? Well let me show you.<br /><br><strong>Jaebeom</strong>: He's human, young and he did something stupid. We're all like that at some point in our lives! It's not making him feel any better to know you're mad at the rest of the group for something he did.<br /><br><strong>The rest of 2PM</strong>: They're in the process of recording a new album (which in itself is stressful enough) on top of the already hectic and stressful appearance schedule they have, AND they have to deal with you guys whining and crying over a situation that they had absolutely no control over? How do you think that makes them feel? And you wonder why they're not entirely ecstatic to see you following them 24/7.<br /><br><strong>2AM</strong>: If blaming the rest of 2PM for this situation isn't idiotic enough, think of how utterly ridiculous it is to blame someone else for a situation they're not even apart of just because they're from the same company! That would be like blaming SNSD for something Super Junior did. How stupid does that sound? 2AM IS NOT 2PM, okay? They are a completely different group with completely different members with completely different songs. Just because they're in the same company doesn't mean they're the same.<br /><br><strong>The Families</strong>: How would you feel if someone you love was going through a very rough period in their life and there was absolutely nothing you could do to help them through it? That's probably what the families of these boys are feeling right now.<br /><br><strong>The Industry</strong>: I don't think all the advertisers, producers, investors, etc. are feeling safe and happy knowing at the drop of a hat the fans are boycotting everything 2PM is involved in.<br /><br><strong>The Production Crews</strong>: You may not know this but in everything an artist does there are hundreds of people behind the scenes that go through every little tiny detail many times to make sure they look and sound perfect. When shows are canceled or albums are not made, it's not just the artist that's affected but every person involved with that artist.<br /><br><strong>Other Artists</strong>: They must feel some pressure wondering if <em>their</em> fans could one day drop them just like that.<br /><br><strong>The Fans That Still Support</strong>: Yes there are still sane fans that support them because when you support a group, you support the <strong><em>WHOLE</em></strong> group. I understand you want to support Jaebeom, but just remember it's not the other member's fault he left.<br /><br>I've been a fan of Kpop for almost six years and one of the things I love about Kpop is the fans. The way you come together to protect and take care of the artists you admire is incredibly amazing.<br /><br>Unfortunately, one of the things I don't like about Kpop is...the fans. Some of the things you say and do to "protect" your favorite artist are incredibly rude and disgraceful. It not only makes you look bad but the artist you admire too. Think about that the next time you decide to "support" them.<br /><br>Don't turn on your artists when they make a mistake. We are all human - flawed by nature. We're not perfect and will make many mistakes. Artists are no different.<br /><br><em>The ROL</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-70078647937714821432010-03-04T12:35:00.000-08:002010-03-04T14:45:12.956-08:00You May Not Know Of...#6: Casker<a href="http://s736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/jdsquared/?action=view¤t=caskerpic.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/jdsquared/caskerpic.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a><br /><p><strong>Information</strong><br /><strong>Name</strong>: Casker<br /><strong>Label</strong>: Lupin Records<br /><strong>Debuted</strong>: February 8, 2003<br /><br><strong>Members</strong><br />Lee Juno (이준오)-programming, synths, samples, dsp<br />Lee Yung Jin (이융진)-vocals<br />Lee Jin Wook (이진욱) -acoustic and electric pianos<br /><br><strong>Facts</strong><br />-Similar style as Clazziquai.<br />-Electro-modern rock style<br />-Recorded the song “Double Shot” for the highly successful drama “The 1st Shop Of Coffee Prince” starring Yoon Eun Hye and Gong Yoo.<br />-Participated in the album “Story of Cats” that was released to spread the word about their feelings towards man's best friends. The album also featured such artists as Humming Urban Stereo and Toy.<br />-Yoong Jin was featured in Epik High’s “Love Love Love”.<br /><br><strong>Discography</strong><br /><strong>First album</strong>: The Planet Built With Steel-Released: February 8, 2003<br /><strong>Second album</strong>: Skylab-Released: May 17, 2005<br /><strong>Third album</strong>: Between-Released: December 4, 2006<br /><strong>Fourth album</strong>: Polyester Heart-Released: December 22, 2008<br /><strong>First mini album</strong>: Your Songs-Released: November 26, 2009<br /><br><strong>Links</strong><br /><strong>Soompi Thread: </strong><a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=97282">Click Here</a><br /><br><strong>Videos</strong><br />Casker-정전기 (Live)<br /><br><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-4MGYgwJAhM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-4MGYgwJAhM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit: orienkorean<br /><br>Casker-Nobody Knows<br /><br><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SV1UmVkxKo4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SV1UmVkxKo4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit: riano<br /><br>Casker-Nabi Buin<br /><br><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/unInOWZi9Nw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/unInOWZi9Nw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit: orienkorean<br /><br><em>The ROL</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-9124082529523663762010-03-04T10:19:00.000-08:002010-03-04T14:43:51.394-08:00ROL Recommends #2: Let's give it up for the rappers!<span style="color:#000000;">I could go on and on with videos featuring my favorite rappers (even though I kinda did *lol*). There are so many more rappers I can recommend, but I don't have the space to put them all here. I'll try to feature more in the future through this section and the "You May Not Know Of..." section, so keep an eye out for it in the future!<br /><br />If you have any more sugestions, feel free to comment or send me suggestions through the ways on the sidebar!<br /></span><p>Outsider-Aquaintence (Live):<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/E-QYEDJjM7A&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/E-QYEDJjM7A&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: TheAMFSandy2<br /><br />Epik High-Rocksteady (Eng. ver.)<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ja6A3KfQokE&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Ja6A3KfQokE&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: choi911z<br /><br />Drunken Tiger-Monster (Live)<br /><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fT2vlgyGq6o&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fT2vlgyGq6o&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit:KoreanTommy2<br /><br />DJ Doc-I Wanna (Live)<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vu_cYHTy-Jw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Vu_cYHTy-Jw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit:deuxmv<br /><br />Jinusean-Phone Number (Live)<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/moeCSpwoqfU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/moeCSpwoqfU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: chiunev<br /><br />And now...the girls<br /><br />Lexy ft. Taeyang-Get Up (Live)<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/x-vQ-3DNrQ4&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/x-vQ-3DNrQ4&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: MsRosj<br /><br />Tasha-Black Happiness MV<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z8136KKg57I&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z8136KKg57I&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: rainieyang09<br /><br />2NE1's CL Rap Practice<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DfGbhtnGKOI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DfGbhtnGKOI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: lanladay<br /><br />WG's Yoobin Rap<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZKhWdYNUQ08&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZKhWdYNUQ08&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: jypentertainment<br /><br><em>The ROL</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-27554555394317362242010-03-03T16:49:00.000-08:002010-03-08T20:02:39.086-08:00J-D Squared and...SHINee?<a href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/"><img src="http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/jdsquared/SHINee.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />As the readers of this blog know, <span style="font-style: italic;">GM</span> is notoriously critical and frank. She credits herself for being practical, realistic and above most of my “superficiality”.<br /><br />So you can guess my reaction when out of the blue one day, she said: “<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204); font-weight: bold;">I like SHINee</span>.”<br /><br />“<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 102, 102);">What?! You.. like SHINee?</span>” Mind you, her comment may seem un-obssessive to you, but knowing <span style="font-style: italic;">GM</span>, that self-prompted admission alone signals how much she has latched onto this group.<br /><br />“<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">Yea, I like them…I mean, I like their music…and they can dance and sing well at the same time. They’re adorable.</span>” Adorable? When did you ever like skinny, effeminate K-pop groups?<br /><br />***<br /><br />In order to protect my integrity, and defend myself against the implications stated above, I, <span style="font-style: italic;">GM</span>, will first describe how I feel about Kpop. Unlike <span style="font-style: italic;">ROL</span>, who thinks Kpop is similar to chocolate, the more the better, until you hit a threshold and it becomes sickening; I think chocolate is too kind a word to describe the world of Kpop. To me, it has been more of a plague. It spreads through multiple mediums, is highly contagious and dangerously detrimental to a person's health. Just look at all those symptoms – incessant screaming, foolish chanting (albeit, very organized and rhythmic), lack of cohesive thought when spending funds, strange tactics to win the affections of their idols, and the worst part is, these infectious victims don’t feel satisfied with just themselves being infected, they also want to drag everyone else down with them.<br /><br />Therefore, I've treated this tumultuous and infectious disease with a sort of detached aloofness. I listen to Kpop...but never too much. I like Kpop idols...but never get close. To me, it's something that's inevitably there and if I'm in the mood, I enjoy it for what it is. <span style="font-style: italic;">Note: This does not include the indie, lesser mainstream and less popular K music/artists that I like.</span><br /><br />In order to explain my "sudden" proclamation of liking for <span style="font-weight: bold;">SHINee</span>, I must go back to 9 years prior when I started watching K varieties. <span style="font-weight: bold;">Shinhwa</span> was the first Kpop group that I liked, not for their music, but for their member appearances in K varieties, and it was more of a positive opinion than true fandom. As the years passed, I moved from Shinhwa to <span style="font-weight: bold;">Super Junior</span><span> to <span style="font-weight: bold;">2AM</span></span>, and inevitably to SHINee. But unlike before where it was personalities in varieties that appealed to me, or a few notably talented members that got my attention, I found myself impressed with the overall quality of this "boy" group; in terms of music selection, dance talent, singing capabilities, distinct individualism of each member, and group cohesiveness on live performances. It's the first time I'm attached and impressed by all members of a group, almost equally.<br /><br />SHINee members, like their predecessors, <span style="font-weight: bold;">DBSK</span>, are each well-rounded in musical talent and dancing. Usually in a Kpop group, members are designated certain roles, often resulting in some being good singers but not great dancers, while others are rappers but can not sing, etc. An imbalance of skill, essentially. Therefore, I've been impressed with the range of talents of each member in SHINee - in comparison to the current crop of boy groups. <span style="font-weight: bold;">SME</span> may be known as a ruthless and perfidious company that imbibes upon and exhausts its artists, but one thing I must say is the training on all essentials of being an artist, and emphasis on differentiating and diversifying their artists' talents/images are exemplary.<br /><br />So what makes SHINee different for me? Firstly, I did not discover SHINee through variety programs. I discovered them through a live <span style="font-style: italic;">Music Core</span> performance, a random video sent to me by one of my many Kpop addicts. For once, I was more than slightly amused, I was actually impressed. I've seen many live performances of Kpop groups (hard to avoid when my Kpop-addicted net buddies are constantly trying to pull me under), but they mostly ranged from moderately interesting to distasteful. Only DBSK and <span style="font-weight: bold;">BEG</span> ever got more than "positive opinion" ratings for their live performances.<br /><br />I'm still averse to immersing myself into the world of Kpop, but gradual influence from those around me have made me seen more of the silver linings. And if my<span style="font-style: italic;"> ROL</span> has any say, I'm sure to be converted one of these days.<br /><br />***<br /><br />Seriously, SHINee?! I mean, I can see <span style="font-style: italic;">GM</span> liking a particular idol like <span style="font-weight: bold;">Brian</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Heechul</span>, and <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jo Kwon</span>, through watching variety programs, but a whole idol group? Especially one she considers “baby-ish” and "girly"? But hey, whatever floats her boat. As long as I get her "infected," I don't care which group does it.<br /><br />We may be quite polar opposites and bicker often, but there are several things that unite us.... SHINee!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">J-D Squared<br /><br />P.S. OK, this was such a random post, but it at least proves what big dorks we are.<br /></span>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-66152430638307708452010-03-01T09:21:00.000-08:002010-03-02T06:15:03.217-08:00Potential Alert: Jia Hui WuIt's sad, really...to think how high I get off of discovering new, talented potentials, but the truth is... I love it and am addicted to it - that kind of excitement, thrill, delirium that comes with finding <span style="font-style: italic;">the sparkle</span> in new artists. Of course, this also results in my overwhelming desire to share my discoveries. So, here's my first "Potential Alert" for 2010.<br /><br /><a href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i46.tinypic.com/oj45nd.jpg" alt="J-D Squared" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">JiaHui Wu - I Crazy You</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Released: </span>12.25.2009<br /><br />1. 虽然我愿意 (Even Though I'm Willing)<br />2. 无家可归 (No Home to Return)<br />3. 听听 (Listen)<br />4. 我疯你 (I Crazy You)<br />5. 一个人白头 (One Person Till Old)<br />6. 肚子饿了(Hungry)<br />7. 空缺 (Vancancy)<br />8. 要你说爱我 (Want You to Say Love Me)<br />9. 童话傻瓜 (Fairy Tale Fool)<br />10. 远距离 (Distance)<br />11. 一人一半 (A Half Per Person)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?ndmzvdkwntz">Download</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jia Hui Wu</span> is not new to the music industry. In fact he's one of the most acclaimed song and lyric writers of his generation. From Malaysia and at the age of 28 (he barely looks like he's 20), Jia Hui Wu has released 150+ songs, obtained plethora of songwriter/music awards, and has written songs for <span style="font-weight: bold;">Stephanie Sun</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jacky Cheung</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Karen Mok</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Leon Lai</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tanya Cai</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Joey Yung</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Tao Jin Ying</span> (MC Hostess of <span style="font-style: italic;">Million Dollar Star</span>), <span style="font-weight: bold;">Vic Zhou</span>, <span style="font-weight: bold;">Jerry Yan</span>, among others. Though more people recognize his songs than his face, he's highly sought-after and respected within the industry, and I think finally releasing his own album in Taiwan will inspire more great works from Jia Hui Wu.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jerry Yan - One Meter (一公尺)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 153);">Song:</span><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);"> Wu Jia Hui</span><br /><object style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153);" height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lTh-pQwCEpw&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lTh-pQwCEpw&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: crystaljerry<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><br />What I like about Jia Hui is his modesty yet inspiring individuality. His shy demeanor and slight appearance may strike you as a common bystander, but when he sings, plays his guitar, you're instantly grabbed by his soul-soothing, clairvoyant voice and musical talent. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">It's as if his musical creations balance and contrast his singing so there is a lot of defining unity to his compositions. Perhaps that's why I lean toward singing artists who write and sing their own songs - it has this unique wholesomeness to it. </span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I <span style="font-style: italic;">absolutely <span style="font-weight: bold;">adore</span></span> this album, particularly its Theme singles - <span style="font-style: italic;">I Crazy You</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Even Though I'm Willing</span>,<span style="font-style: italic;"> A Half Per Person</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Listen, Want You to Say Love Me</span>, <span style="font-style: italic;">Fairy Tale Fool</span>...Ok, you get the point.<br /></span></span><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jia Hui Wu - I Crazy You (Live)</span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Song/Lyrics: </span>Jia Hui Wu</span></span><br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/dm72-QVs88A&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/dm72-QVs88A&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: orangeshadow0514<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span><br />*Note the screeching reaction of the female sub-host after his performance - that was mine as well - minus the high lilting voice.*<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jia Hui Wu - I Crazy You </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Song/Lyrics: </span>Jia Hui Wu<br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n7Y1JY_lnig&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/n7Y1JY_lnig&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: blump3music<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"></span></span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jia Hui Wu - Even Though I'm Willing </span><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Song/Lyrics: </span>Jia Hui Wu<br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/93eed3H8HuU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/93eed3H8HuU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: hotstudio1979<br /><br /></span><span style="font-weight: bold;">Jia Hui Wu - A Half Per Person </span><br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-qAy302cWTU&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-qAy302cWTU&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: JuliaKgrl</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: italic;"><br />The GM</span><br /></span>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-39909401663846898672010-02-12T17:45:00.000-08:002010-02-13T07:48:06.553-08:00ROL Recommends #1<strong>MeiLin-Innocent Girl</strong><br /><br><strong>Korean Ver.</strong><br /><br><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vaBNdG_ZYDE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vaBNdG_ZYDE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit: Kaboomzable<br /><br><strong>Innocent Girl Japanese PV</strong><br /><br><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u-ye4Z7ilF4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u-ye4Z7ilF4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit: SuG0I<br /><br>Found out about this girl on <a href="http://www.allkpop.com/2010/02/talented-meilin-releases-mini-album-innocence"><strong>allkpop</strong></a> and I fell in love with her voice and the song. <br /><br>I vaguely remember her as <strong>som2</strong>, but hearing she was going to be "<strong>the second BoA</strong>" kinda turned me off of listening to her. I wish I hadn't because her voice is amazing (without autotune!) and all four songs on her album are good. <br /><br>I can't wait for her comeback!<br /><br><em>The ROL</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-72873674885235135082010-02-12T17:32:00.001-08:002010-06-01T09:34:16.704-07:00J-Views: Rent A Girlfriend Home For New YearsNo, this is not a perverse ad or a silly joke, but rather the literal translation of China's newest romantic comedy family drama, 租个女友回家过年. And it is <em>so</em> freakin cute!<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PfrcTgWRg4o&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PfrcTgWRg4o&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: MyChineseDrama</span><br /><br />Don’t be fooled by the corny title and think this is another fluffy, inconsequential, “idol” drama. No, it is completely different from what you or I would expect. As if to lure viewers deeper into misjudging it, the drama starts off on an “idol-cliched” note with the male lead conducting an arranged date and purposely ruining it (<em>Samsoon</em> anyone?); meanwhile the female lead is hard at work practicing Tae Kwon Do, suddenly running off when she receives a call, and storming into the same restaurant to kick the main lead, <em>David</em>’s ass. But of course, she bullied the wrong guy – the real target should have been David’s best friend, who had used David’s name to cozy up to chicks, one of which happened to be <em>Xiao Xiao</em>’s (literally translated – <em>Smile</em>'s) best friend...<br /><br /><strong>Rent A Girlfriend Home For New Years - Smile & David</strong><br /><a href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/"><img alt="Photobucket" src="http://i50.tinypic.com/2nhevtc.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: ent.sina.cn</span><br /><br />By the time I finished watching this part, I liked the catchy theme song, was mildly intrigued by the leads’ storyline, found the dialogue contemporary and refreshing, liked the personality traits of the lead characters, and liked the acting chemistry. That’s enough for me to continue watching, despite my misgivings at the time of this being a clichéd “idol” drama. Unlike my austere requirements for Korean, Japanese, or Taiwan dramas on acting, chemistry, and character development, my judging criteria for Chinese dramas are completely…shallow.<br /><br />Most of the time when I watch Chinese dramas, acting and character development are not a concern at all – it’s the industry norm to have their drama leads be either experienced and/or academically trained actors, and Chinese productions are meticulous with emotional development of their characters AKA logical and smooth transitions. So, I look for likeability of the actors, the storyline, and the characters itself. Superficial, I know, but with 500+ dramas produced in China in any given year, I can afford to.<br /><br /><strong>Theme Song - Give Me Your Love</strong><br /><strong>Singers:</strong> Leng Zhong Yi & Yuan Zi Fei<br /><strong>Lyrics:</strong> Leng Zhong Yi<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cAv2vRSg6TI&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cAv2vRSg6TI&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: cherry33www</span><br /><br /><strong>Sub Theme Song - Love Gradually Leaves</strong><br /><strong>Singers:</strong> Yuan Zi Fei<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GzNnBfx0VlM&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GzNnBfx0VlM&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color: rgb(153, 153, 153);">Credit: fountainpark723</span><br />So what makes <strong><em>Rent A Girlfriend Home For New Years</em></strong> so cute, endearing (can you believe I cried for this drama? Me? A small swimming pool to boot?), and greatly entertaining? The characters and dialogue. The writer has a good balance between modern superficiality and traditional philosophies, drama and realism, to make the character interactions completely hilarious, charming, yet realistically relatable - particularly David's traditional family, comprised of 3 naggy older sisters, stern father, soft-spoken mother, and child-like, but has full-authority, grandmother.<br /><br /><em>Smile</em>, is an independent, tomboyish, wealthy, single-parent raised, liberal thinking, college student. <em>David </em>is a serious, stubborn Director in a prominent IT firm, having gone abroad and earning his MIT Masters degree before returning to China to fulfill his filial duty as the only son to a prestigious ancestral family. And it is exactly this family that drives rational David to ultimately seek a “Girlfriend-For-Rent” (part of a growing new trend of services online in Asia including "Personal Assistants") – and who do you think suggested this inane idea? Yup, the unscrupulous best friend that got David's ass kicked in the first scene of this drama.<br /><br />By no means am I going to spoil this drama for the rest of you. But I will give you all a taste of the ingenious scripting for this show.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);"><strong>Smile</strong>:</span> Hey...You...I'm officially saying this, when we get to your oldest sister's house, I stubbornly refuse to eat that whatever "candy egg" - if I eat any more of that, I won't even want to eat chicken for the rest of my life.<br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">David:</span></strong> Fine. When we get to my oldest sister's house, I promise I won't let you eat the "candy egg"...I'll let my sister reward you a little, and fry you an egg.<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><strong>David:</strong></span> The town of Long Men has a population of 7,000 - all descendants of Lord Sun Qun.<br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><strong>Smile:</strong></span> No wonder you're brain dead, you're the result of generations of incestuous breeding.<br /><br />Isn't their relationship just adorable? Seriously, I was either laughing non-stop, infinitely touched, or crying like a baby with the dialogue in this series. However, do not assume this drama does not have flaws - it certainly does, especially in the form of how the production team tried to begin and end the drama in rather nonsensical, fluffy tones. As if it needs to justify itself of it's "idol drama" characterization. And don't get me started with the extraneous amount of musical insertions. There is also the rather stoic, or at least in comparison to the usual Chinese standards, inept acting portrayals of the second lead actors. But considering that they are singers-turned-actors, and I've seen worse in dramas of other regions and accepted it (i.e. <em>Devil Beside You</em>, <strong>Mike He</strong>), I'm willing to concede. I also think marathoning this drama in 2 sleepless days also affected my likeability for it, even if it's just a tad. The romantic development of the leads are too cute and irresistible to regard these disappointments. ^^ Go watch it.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.tudou.com/playlist/playindex.do?lid=7982591">Rent A Girlfriend Home For New Years</a> (Watch Online)<br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?gzxm0hmzcfy">Theme Song - Give Me Your Love</a><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?jnqjtu2otgm">Zhang Zhi Lin - Cool Girl</a><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?o0jwtytdwzt">Zhang Zhi Lin - I Lost</a><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?uu2mdmhzyl1">Jin Mu - Lifetime With You</a><br /><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Verdict</span> </strong><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Creditability:</span></strong> <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>☆☆☆</strong> </span>/5</span><br /><strong><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Likeability:</span></strong> <span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><strong>☆☆☆☆</strong></span> /5</span><br /><br /><em>The GM</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-68166578033840101702010-02-12T11:40:00.000-08:002010-02-13T08:43:48.734-08:00You May Not Know Of...#5: Jung Chul<a href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/"><img border="0" alt="Photobucket" src="http://i736.photobucket.com/albums/xx7/jdsquared/388985.jpg" /></a><br /><p><strong>Information</strong><br /><strong>Name</strong>: Jung Chul<br /><br /><strong>Full Name</strong>: Choi Jung Chul<br /><br /><strong>Label</strong>: Loen Entertainment<br /><br /><strong>Birthdate</strong>: March 2, 1984 (26 y/o)<br /><p><strong>Facts About Jung Chul</strong><br />-Didn’t debut as a solo artist, but in a short-lived group called “Q.Q.Q”<br />-His solo artist debut came at the age of 19 with the album “Now and Forever”<br />-Most people will know him for singing the song “My Love”, which was the ending theme song for the drama “Sang-Doo, Let’s Go To School” starring singer Rain and actress Gong Hyo Jin.<br />-He is the son of Nami, one of the top female singers in the late 80’s and 90’s.<br />-For his third album “Identity” he started using his full name Choi Jung Chul for many reasons (which are explained in his songs) such as breaking away from the shadow of his famous mother and making a name for himself in the Korean music scene.<br /><p><strong>Discography</strong><br /><strong>Group debut album (Q.Q.Q.)</strong>: This Is Q.O.Q. First Album-Release Date: March 27, 2002<br /><strong>Group solo album</strong>: Now And Forever-Release Date: August 14, 2003<br /><strong>First mini album</strong>: It Rains-Release Date: March 15, 2004<br /><strong>Second album</strong>: Hear-Release Date: March 5, 2005<br /><strong>First single album</strong>: If I Could Singles-Release Date: January 4, 2007<br /><strong>First collaboration</strong>: Jung Chul & Jo PD-The Return Of The Prodigal Son - 돌아온 탕아-Release Date: September 21, 2007<br /><strong>Third album</strong>: Identity-Release Date: October 14, 2007<br /><strong>Second mini album</strong>: Marriage-Release Date: June 24, 2008<br /><p><strong>Links</strong><br /><a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=62417">Soompi Page</a><br /><p><strong>Videos</strong><br />Jung Chul ft. Ga-In of Brown Eyed Girls-Marriage (The song also has the girl who played Ginger in the highly successful Korean adaptation of <em>"Hana Yori Dango"</em> (Boys Over Flowers)<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/2HSszRSb4pE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/2HSszRSb4pE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: SMarie7<br /><br />Live performance of Marriage ft. Solbi<br /><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WLcEYkLFYwY&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WLcEYkLFYwY&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: berlala112<br /><br />Jung Chul-My Love (ending theme song to “Sang-Doo, Let’s Go To School”)<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/A40A9p-wLF8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/A40A9p-wLF8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: VietJaY<br /><br />Jung Chul-One (not the full song)<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/loxeMm8S5PY&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/loxeMm8S5PY&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Video Credit: mishiono<br /><br /><strong>ROL Recommends:</strong> Jung Chul-Las Vegas: The song is very soothing and his voice is AMAZING!!<br /><br><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bs2Zal3Mo94&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bs2Zal3Mo94&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit: <a href="http://youtube.com/JD2Squared">JD2Squared</a><br /><br /><em>The ROL</em><strong></strong></p>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-7014803944915814992010-02-04T15:21:00.000-08:002010-02-13T18:14:40.353-08:00ROL's Reviews #1: U-Kiss' First Album "U-Kiss Only One Album"<a href="http://www.blogger.com/j-dsquared.blogspot.com"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434536726824042322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizt8M9D6y2kWEQ3kr7TYOzHdZAghoKgWRIQh8kXh1p6UQnqXmCSqfpPx0jDE0KOru0hPjriPq3Y9QoJi65a5eqnO18hFHA-8OPQ3zqDA2Ju9BYO9DtG7DiclXQb_MTL2Y0SCe-CEY2xpLF/s400/vox753.jpg" /></a><br /><p>When you have an album where half the songs are remixes and/or instrumentals, you better make sure the other songs are AMAZING.<br /><br />Pretty simple Right?<br /><br />Unfortunately for U-Kiss, they didn’t take that information to heart and what you get is their first album “U-Kiss Only One Album”. A combination one decent song, a couple of lackluster dance tracks and one too many remixes. Actually more like five, but whose counting.<br /><br />“Bingeul Bingeul” is an average dance song and it’s great for people who just want the mindless dance song for workouts or parties, but it’s just that…mindless. That’s fine for me though because I do love my mindless dance songs when I workout (I LOVE working out to “Man Man Ha Ni” because the beat is great if you’re walking on a treadmill).<br /><br />The only real pro of this album is the song “Without You”. The beautiful piano mixed with the dance beat and their voices makes for a beautiful and fun love song which is perfect since Valentine’s day is just around the corner. I really wished they kept this one as the title track because it’s somewhat of a difference from “Man Man Ha Ni” which I did like, but there should be a little bit of variety in every new song you release.<br /><br />Then the album just goes downhill from there. The over done autotune, the even more over done “brave new sound”, and the half-assed remixes makes me feel like this album was just thrown together to get it out before the slew of comebacks happen (SNSD, Hyori, SJ, etc.).<br /><br />I really hope for U-Kiss’ sake their next album is better or we could be kissing them goodbye.<br /><br />Rating: 2.5 out of 5<br />Best Track: “Without You”<br />Worst Track: “Mworago”-Sounds too much like “heartbreaker” (that does NOT mean I think they plagiarized) and the “brave new sound” at the end annoys me.<br /><br /><em>The ROL</em></p>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-54755649831451990482010-02-03T10:46:00.000-08:002010-02-04T20:45:08.795-08:00J-Cast #1: Welcome!Annyonghaseyo Dear Readers,<br /><br />This is <em>The God Motha</em> and <em>The ROL</em>, AKA <em>J-D Squared</em>!<br /><br />As you can see by the title of this post, it is the first of many <em>J-Casts</em>. To put it simply, a J-Cast is any post in which we inform you of happenings and updates on the blog (I.E. Maintenance and add-ons).<br /><br />We are writing this J-Cast to inform you that all previous posts before this one, were older posts transferred from our own individual blogs. It was only recently that we had an epiphany to combine our eclectic views to form <strong><em>J-D Squared</em></strong>.<br /><br />After this post, you will see more up-to-date news and reviews from both of us, as well as more media downloads in our <em>J-Box</em>. We hope you enjoy your time and should you have questions, comments, or suggestions, feel free to contact us. Contact information is on the left hand side under <em>J-Orbit</em>. (Get it? The universe, or <em>orbit</em>, that revolves around us? Kekekeke...We're two major dorks, so expect corny as the norm. ^_^)<br /><br />Thanks for reading!<br /><br /><em>J-D Squared</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-62146032159368380692010-01-31T15:36:00.000-08:002010-02-04T19:26:20.934-08:00Anson Hu Returns with “Music Life”If you don’t know who Anson Hu is – get to know him. Not known for looks (who cares?) nor smooth-talking charm (can turn me off if not done “right”), Anson is recognized for his diverse musical talents and amazing voice. To provide some reasoning as to why I’m unusually passionate about this guy, I’ve posted the following clips – view in order posted for best comprehension. Also suggest loading videos first before watching.<br /><br /><strong>Show Luo – One Man Show</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UgcKnaUO6EE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UgcKnaUO6EE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: roland149</span><br /><br /><strong>Anson Hu – One Man Show Rendition</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/bPTsjCb85qw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/bPTsjCb85qw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: faloveshow2</span><br /><br />Yes, it was a spontaneous, on-the-spot rendition. No, Anson is not extremely familiar with the song. Yes, <strong>Show Luo</strong>, the original singer and host of 100% Entertainment was so impressed he was stuttering and speechless, as was his co-host <strong>Alien Huang</strong> (minus the stuttering), another singer-actor.<br /><br /><strong>Anson Hu – Waiting For You</strong><br /><strong>Song:</strong> Anson Hu<br /><strong>MV Appearances:</strong> Ariel Lin & Mike He<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JokeSfBwUJ8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JokeSfBwUJ8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: Juliakgrl</span><br /><br />Anson Hu is a rarity in Chinese mando-pop industry. Back before all the singing competitions brought many young idols to fame, China’s music industry was heavily doused with older, schooled, and critically acclaimed singers – “pop-y” songs and ‘idol” artists mostly imported from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, or Malay/Singapore. In fact, the trend of “imported idols” is still strong in China’s music sphere today (though China is successfully breeding its own generation of pop idols). To release a self-written c-pop album at the tender age of 18 back in 2002 was consider unusual, daring, and against mainland China’s industry norm – after all, Anson would have been competing with the likes of <strong>Leehom Wang</strong>, <strong>F4</strong>, the then red-hot newbie <strong>Jay Chow</strong>, etc. and the stigma of China’s traditionalism in music. To many, he is considered one of the pioneers in the current wave of young, popular, Chinese idol singers who can compete with popular non-mainland Chinese artists.<br /><br /><strong>*Anson Hu – Emperor*<br />Song/Lyrics:</strong> Anson Hu<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/NiOgr9AYH3Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/NiOgr9AYH3Q&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: Tamahoma</span><br /><br />Touting over a billion people, China is a "super" market for many countries, music or otherwise. So, it’s not unusual to see Chinese fans learning about and eventually going crazy over a Kpop, TWpop, HKpop, Jpop singer or group – but how often do you see other regions going wild over a young C-pop idol? Most likely never. After winning multiple awards and producing hit song after hit song, other mandarin-speaking regions finally started to recognize his name and face. In 2007, Anson Hu hit the first great height of his career, releasing Men’s Songs and nabbing almost all major music awards in China with his hit single, <em>A Man’s KTV</em>, a song incorporating 4 lines from classic KTV songs sang by lengendary <strong>Jacky Cheung</strong> and “King of Songs” <strong>Eason Chan</strong>. His huge popularity in the mainland finally triggered Anson’s expansion to regions such as Taiwan, often considered as the most innovative and refreshing cultivator of mando-pop music. His talent, as shown in the clips above, voice, hit songs, and somewhat 4-D personality attracted many non-mainland China fans. It was the first time I felt a Chinese C-pop singing artist so favored by another region’s fans.<br /><br /><strong>Anson Hu - A Man’s KTV<br />Song:</strong> Anson Hu<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/wOfaF3bF9w4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/wOfaF3bF9w4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: binkyo</span><br /><br />Of the many things I love about Anson, his musical talent, voice, singing range, 4-D personality, stunted speech (sometimes he’s rather inept in vocalizing his thoughts), I admire the dedication and pride he has in his music the most. Anson Hu’s music has many cultural and “oldies” influences (before “retro” became the new “in” for mainland artists), but he’s able to integrate modern styles, such as R&B, rap, funk, rock, etc. into his compositions. A great example combining traditional and modern music is the following song.<br /><br /><strong>Anson Hu – Departing Poem<br />Song:</strong> Anson Hu<br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7AF6zseuaGI&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7AF6zseuaGI&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: usao10</span><br /><br /><a title="Anson Hu" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/7644/64131318.png" /></a><br /><br />Track List:<br />01. 你买单还我买单 (You Take the Tab or do I)<br />02. 失业情歌 (Laid-Off Love Song)<br />03. 笔墨登场 (Entrance of Calligraphy)<br />04. 不曾后悔 (Never Regretted)<br />05. 罗马假日 (Roman Holiday)<br />06. 空位 (Empty Space)<br />07. 林妹妹 (Sister Lin)<br />08. FUNRUN<br />09. 勇敢去爱吧 (Love Like No Other)<br />10. 父亲 (Father)<br />11. 闪亮的日子(Glorious Days)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?fttzmdxmzmm">Anson Hu - Music Life</a><br /><br />After his hit and award-winning album 2 years ago, Anson releases <em>Music Life</em> on 12.08.09. The album includes songs that have been released in commercials, singles, and ceremonies in the last 2 years, but also new never-before-released compositions like <em>Laid Off Love Song</em> aka the more ambiguous title <em>Music Life</em>. I have yet to be disappointed with Anson’s albums, as he’s constantly incorporating current themes to retain my attention. In his last mini-album, he renditioned old 1930s-1950s songs to celebrate China’s 60th anniversary. This time, Anson’s newest album touches on the global recession and economic impact on people’s lives. Looks like I’m going to be rolling into my 8th year as a fan. ^_^<br /><br /><strong>Anson Hu – Laid Off Love Song aka Music Life<br />Song:</strong> Anson Hu<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/zZvDDACuc_8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/zZvDDACuc_8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: Fountainpark723</span><br /><br />So have I converted you yet? If not, go to my <a href="http://www.youtube.com/juliakgrl">Youtube page</a> for more Anson Hu songs and live performances – that should do the trick.<br /><br /><em>The God Motha</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-85253547141755112842010-01-31T14:25:00.000-08:002010-06-01T08:34:42.408-07:002009 New Actress Discovery: Moon Chae WonI started this post a while ago and only published it now, partly because of my vacation and hectic schedule, partly because this post is just as much about MCW as it is about my viewing sentiments.<br /><br /><a title="Moon Chae Won" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8837/2ic05yq.jpg" /></a><br /><br />After over a decade of Asian entertainment viewing, I’ve developed a certain sensitivity to “potentials,” or more aptly put, a gut feeling about actors/productions. <strong>Moon Chae Won</strong> first popped onto my radar when <em>Brilliant Legacy</em>, or <em>Shining Inheritance</em>, starting airing in Korea. I was instantly turned off when what seemed like a 10-minute, cliched, korea-has-no-police-no-cameras-nor-traffic-laws, car-chase scene by the 2 leads appeared in the drama. But Moon Chae Won’s, whom I did not know her name at the time, pensive and soulful eyes caught my attention. I remember thinking, "who is this actress?" and feeling the urge to look her up…but the lack of intrigue from the 2 lead characters/actors, other entertainment, and life threw me off that train of thought.<br /><br /><a title="Moon Chae Won" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/5186/euijoosweet.jpg" /></a><br />Credit: dramailuvu<br /><br />It wasn’t until <em>My Fair Lady</em> that I rediscovered her, found out her name, and officially researched her repertoire. Perhaps its because I’m innately fickle, so I adore actors who diversify their roles and works. Having seen glimpses of MCW’s previous character, I knew MFL’s role was a contrasting one. But a strong contrast in roles does not make a good actress – it depends entirely on the successful embodiment of that character – and <em>Eui Joo</em> of MFL was a refreshing, creative, witty portrayal. That character became my focal point of the entire drama. And yes, I did make comparisons, as reluctant as I was to MFL’s leading actress, YEH. But before I go any further I must express a few sentiments.<br /><br /><strong>I believe:<br />1.</strong> Natural talent is just as important as hard-working perseverance.<br /><strong>2.</strong> Instantaneous grasp of a role/character is more inspiring and creditable.<br /><strong>3.</strong> Instantaneous acting chemistry between actors is more awe-inducing and laudable.<br /><strong>4.</strong> Creative, original, and/or unique acting mannerisms or dialogue expression attests to an actor’s talent, whether natural or learned.<br /><strong>5.</strong> Actors who can successfully switch from one vastly different role to another and maintain equal if not greater charm than his/her previously successful role(s) is worthy of acclaim.<br /><br />Therefore, I am not easily impressed with actors who take a long time to embody a character, achieve chemistry with their co-stars, develop character charm in front of the camera, or switch to a new, entirely different role. What construe as “a long time?” It depends. But I seem to applaud a performance and become passionate about a particular portrayal/character within the first 10 minutes of onscreen appearance, and an actor within the first several works I’ve seen. I attribute my quick assessment to having watched too many movies/dramas for my own good and knowing myself well, that it only takes me a relatively short time to know whether a) I’ll love the acting portrayal b) I’ll love the production c) I’ll want to watch it at that particular time d) it’ll be enjoyment, enlightenment, or both that I’ll be getting from watching.<br /><br />That said, it may be due to the lack of immediate embodiment of characters and chemistry between the other leads of the drama that made MCW’s EJ more attractive, innovative, and inspiring to me. So I moved onto another MCW work, <em>Painter of the Wind</em>, a drama I’ve been meaning to watch because of my great liking for <strong>Moon Geun Young</strong>. Needless to say, I was again impressed that MCW was able to hold her own and have such amazing chemistry, with another female no less, in the first major drama work of her career.<br /><br />I haven’t had the desire nor opportunity to go back and watch <em>Brilliant Legacy</em>, but the many proclamations of Chae Won’s acting in this drama, and the below MV, has lulled me to attempt this somewhat daunting task.<br /><br /><strong>Brilliant Legacy – Moon Chae Won and Lee Seung Gi</strong><br /><strong>MV Song:</strong> Lost Without Your Love<br /><strong>Singer:</strong> Amy Pearson<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FDA_lqZsWuc&hl=en_US&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FDA_lqZsWuc&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: JD2Squared</span><br /><br />Regardless of whether I do watch BL or not, Moon Chae Won is one of my biggest discoveries this past year, and I am definitely going to keep my eye on this astute and talented actress.<br /><br />Having discovered <strong>Amy Pearson</strong> with her song, <em>Now and For Always</em>, from the wonderful days of <strong>We Got Married – Season 1</strong>, I have provided her marvelous debut album, <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?iumamt1oyem">Who I Am</a>.<br /><br /><em>The God Motha</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-33323165987396003522010-01-31T13:59:00.000-08:002010-01-31T14:23:12.018-08:00The Time Is Upon Us<em>*Note* Updated with full MV of 죽어도 못보내</em><br /><br><a target='_blank' title='2AM' href='http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com'><img src='http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/9686/61205529.png' border='0'/></a><br /><br>Over the last few days, teasers for 2AM's new song (set to be released on Jan 21st) have slowly appeared exciting fans everywhere. Aside from a new look, the big question plaguing fans is whether the song will be another slow song or is 2AM branching out to with a dance track? <br /><br>The first teaser had a guy in the shadows (apparently one of the 2AM members) dancing, yet the next two teasers with 2AM members Seulong and Jinwoon are of them singing a slow song. Then just a few hours ago an audio sample was released with "To Her" being the title of the track and featuring 2PM member Chansung rapping.<br /><br>Either way, I think the one thing that all fans can agree on is that the song will be hot and I wish thursday would get here faster. Judge for yourself by watching all the teasers below, updated with Changmin's and Jo Kwon's teaser MV's that were just released!<br /><br>2AM-죽어도 못보내 Teaser<br /><br><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/q_tQFGk1_ac&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/q_tQFGk1_ac&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br>Seulong's Teaser<br /><br><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LGvrmsqK5Fw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LGvrmsqK5Fw&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br>Jinwoon's Teaser<br /><br><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6w2PPtKcajk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6w2PPtKcajk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br>Changmin's Teaser<br /><br><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mRSBP1dJzSY&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mRSBP1dJzSY&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br>Jo Kwon's Teaser<br /><br><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QpjUrFZrda0&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/QpjUrFZrda0&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br>2AM-To Her Audio Teaser (Feat. Chansung from 2PM)<br /><br><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7OjaT_LSix8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7OjaT_LSix8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br>BTS of "To Her" Recording (2AM & Chansung)<br /><br><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jx28lKqxvx8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jx28lKqxvx8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br>2AM-죽어도 못보내 Full MV<br /><br><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hOREkPq1aVQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hOREkPq1aVQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br>Video credits: asnassassin2; oneday2thailand; thefunkyveggie; 2odsubs1; 2am<br /><br><em>The ROL</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-82508500372612445292010-01-31T13:43:00.000-08:002010-02-05T13:05:14.763-08:00The Talented Release Albums, Part II<a title="Crown Lu" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9741/2vkgcir.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Track List :<br />01. Oh Yeah!!!<br />02. 七天 (7 Day)<br />03. Tomato<br />04. 爱情,习作 (Love, Practice)<br />05. I No<br />06. 开心餐厅 (Happy Restaurant)<br />07. 吉米宝贝 (Jimmy Baby)<br />08. 风雨 (Windy Rain)<br />09. A<br />10. 最寂寞的時候 (When Most Alone)<br />11. 听见了吗? (Do You Hear?)<br />12. 再见勾勾 (Goodbye Pinky Swear)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?qt20moruzq5">Crown Lu - 7 Day</a><br /><br />After grabbing the 2009 <strong>Golden Melody Award’s</strong> (Taiwanese Grammy)<strong> Best New Artist</strong> amid tough competition, <strong>Crowd Lu</strong> released his 2nd album on 10.31.2009. Crowd Lu is one of those unique people you cannot avoid noticing. Perhaps it’s his “geeky-homebody” getup or his weird, yet endearing train of thought that has much of Taiwan’s HS/college students in an uproar and urge to mimick his iconic style/music. Crowd, or Vitas, as he’s often referred to because of his ability to sing in high-pitched “dolphin” ranges (so termed because the pitches are so high only dolphins can hear it), was once in a devastating car accident that almost crippled his leg.<br /><br />Yet, the guy is amazingly go-lucky, happy, and innocent in the way he views music, the world, and people around him. There is a boundless, free, and real quality to his self-written, self-accompanied, and self-sang music. And perhaps that is his greatest appeal; that his music speaks to practical, everyday life while maintaining a sliver of humor, innocence, and brightness to it.<br /><br /><strong>Crowd Lu – Oh Yeah!!!<br />Song/Lyrics:</strong> Crowd Lu<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8ZBIvxumxnc&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8ZBIvxumxnc&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: supernicemusic</span><br /><br /><strong>Crowd Lu – I No<br />Song/Lyrics:</strong> Crowd Lu<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/k5vFXuugQOI&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/k5vFXuugQOI&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: supernicemusic</span><br /><br /><br /><a title="Jason Zhang" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/2116/2duilmv.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Track List :<br />01. 看月亮爬上来 (Watching the Moon Climb Up)<br />02. 穿越人海 (Passing Through the Crowd)<br />03. 何必在一起 (Why Bother Being Together)<br />04. 微笑 (Smile)<br />05. 量身订做 (Specifically Tailored)<br />06. 勿忘心安 (Memorable Peace)<br />07. 龙鳞 (Scales of the Dragon)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?33aww5tntgk">Jason Zhang - Through Trilogy</a><br /><br />Jason Zhang released 3rd album, <em>Through Trilogy</em>, on 11.02.09. He was most broadly recognized as being a talented contestant of Hunan Broadcasting Station’s <em>SuperBoy</em>, a spinoff from the sensational <em>SuperGirl</em> singing competitions, in 2007. Talent, heart, passion for music, and filial duty describes Jason Zhang. Coming from a destitute family, Jason matured young, knowing the value of family and hard work. Perhaps it was his reticence and seriousness that contributed to his lower likeability/popularity in the competition, but that didn't stop Jason from showing the country his amazing talents as a singer and artist.<br /><br />After placing 4th in <em>SuperBoys</em> (a complete travesty in my opinion b/c I judge singing competitions by talent and artist-range potential, not physical appearance and popularity), Jason’s fans rallied behind the multi-talented singer. He obtained much support from the MC’s of the singing competition, and even gained a touchingly-sweet romance with <strong>Nana Xie</strong> - a comedic, tomboyish, highly popular MC-host of the Hunan Station (their friendship-turned-romance was highly controversial at the time of the competition).<br />Now, Jason is considered one of the most popular and sought-after young male singers in China, as well as one of the most happy and fulfilled. It only shows that heart, hard-work, and talent can surpass the adversities of poverty, physical appearance, social aptitude, and any societal measure.<br /><br /><strong>Jason Zhang – Watching the Moon Climb Up</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JhizUO0jbwk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JhizUO0jbwk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: fountainpark723</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?0zmauydyiky"><strong>Jason Zhang – After Tomorrow</strong></a><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xMqetbHcMSs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xMqetbHcMSs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: coolxuemin</span><br /><br />Having already been somewhat jaded from previous <em>SuperGirl</em> competitions, the 2007 <em>SuperBoy</em> was the last straw for me. It proved to prevent all future viewings of Hunan Station’s singing competitions. My favorite contestants at the time of the <em>SuperGirl</em> and <em>SuperBoy </em>competitions, who I thought should have won…did not win. But if I were to be shameless and direct, almost all of them have succeeded in greater bounds than the ones who did win, at least in the way I view "success."<br /><br />Of my favorites included <strong>Jane Zhang</strong>, <strong>Bibi Zhou</strong>, <strong>Jason Zhang</strong>, <strong>Wang Zhen Liang</strong>, and a few other extremely musically talented singers. So even though I was miffed at the popularity contests of these competitions, I am rectified by the fact that the industry and public at large gave them their due opportunities, successes, and awards. I am infinitely happy that China’s music industry has not receded to pure superficiality as it came dangerously close to between the years of 2004 – 2008. I think there is more of a balance now between the commercially superficial and the illuminative deep in China's music industry, but it can definitely learn from Taiwan and spur more popular, yet innovative and creative musical talents. I would love if a <em>majority</em> of C-pop idols start creating new sounds, and writing their own music. With a country of more than a billion brains, you gotta think there are more innovative ideas out there.<br /><br /><em>The God Motha</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-40556430371387255052010-01-31T11:44:00.000-08:002010-02-04T20:12:07.317-08:00The Talented Release Albums, Part IAs I was away on vacay, a slew of talented artists and newbies came out with new albums. Here they are in chronological release date order…<br /><br /><a title="Ivana Wong" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/2681/a4385z.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Track List:<br />01. 她扔了根火柴(国) (She Threw Away A Match)<br />02. 月亮说 (Moon Says)<br />03. 大笨钟 (Bulky Clock)<br />04. 低科技之歌 (Low Tech Song)<br />05. I’m Sorry<br />06. 我不打算流眼泪(国) (I Don’t Plan on Crying – Mandarin)<br />07. 小团圆 (Little Reunion)<br />08. 记住 记住 (合唱: 王菀之&常石磊) (Remember Remember – Duet)<br />09. 粒糖有毒 (Candy Has Poison)<br />10. 迷失艺术 (Art of Confusion)<br />11. 月亮事(国) (Moon Business – Mandarin)<br />12. Mary Had A Little Clock<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?thejn1gy2wn">Ivana Wong - On The Wings of Time</a><br /><br />Ivana Wong, one of the first and most notable female song-writing and singing artist of the Cantonese music industry, as many of their female singers did (do) not compose and are heavily packaged by record companies, released <em>On Wings of Time</em> on 10.29.09. She was, to me, a breakthrough from the dance-y, pop-y, and flashy young generation of Canto singers in the early 2000s. Her music is not usually mainstream and has more of a soul-searching aspect to it, but I love the originality and creativity of her works – very melancholy indie.<br /><br /><strong>Ivana Wong – Moon Says, Bulky Clock<br />Songs/Lyrics:</strong> Ivana Wong<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/kmE4leyEsKI&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/kmE4leyEsKI&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: minishopm12</span><br /><br /><br /><a title="Cindy Yen" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/4889/5b4j07.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Track List:<br />01. 雨后天空 (The Sky After Rain)<br />02. 画沙 (Painting Sand)<br />03. 唱首歌因为思念 (Sing A Song For Missing You)<br />04. 热气球 (Hot Air Balloon)<br />05. 笨鱼曲 (Stupid Fish Song)<br />06. I’m Sorry<br />07. 你不爱我了 (You Don’t Love Me)<br />08. 舞带威胁 (Dance of Coercion)<br />09. 很旅行的爱情 (A Love That Is Journey)<br />10. 那年我们一起许愿 (The Year We Made A Wish)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?nmmuyzm0wye">Cindy Yen</a><br /><br />New artist Cindy Yen debuts with prominent support from legendary <strong>Jay Chow</strong>, lyricist <strong>Fang Wen Shan</strong>, and magnate record company <em>Sony Music</em> on 10.30.2009. Cindy’s album has Jazz/R&B influences and instrumental emphasis due to her background. The girl is skilled in both piano and violin, and writes her own music – following the growing trend of musically inclined female artists in Taiwan. And to show off these attributes, Sony released the following theme track MV, featuring a duet with Jay Chow and Cindy’s instrumental talents.<br /><br /><strong>Cindy Yen & Jay Chow – Painting Sand<br />Song:</strong> Cindy Yen<br /><strong>Lyrics:</strong> Fang Wen Shan<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/GKNLg8ZR4Vs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/GKNLg8ZR4Vs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: mleXiHuanNi</span><br /><br /><br /><a title="Yoga Lin" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/6013/2a6vzpe.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Track List :<br />01. 关于我 (About Me)<br />02. 解high人 (Solve For “High” Person)<br />03. 看见什么吃什么 (Eat What You See)<br />04. 耳朵 (Ear)<br />05. 飘 (Drift)<br />06. 说谎 (Lying)<br />07. 心酸 (Heartache)<br />08. 唐人街 (Tang Ren Road)<br />09. 歇斯底里 (Hysteria)<br />10. 另一个自己 (Another Me)<br />11. 感同身受 (Similar Feelings)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?nzjjmnnekox">Yoga Lin</a><br /><br />Yoga Lin, one of my favorite contestants and the winner of Taiwan’s <em>Million Dollar Star</em> singing competition, the legendary <em>Season 1</em>, released his 2nd album on 10.30.2009. Of this 1st season, a record number of now-famous talented singer discoveries were made, including <strong>Yoga Lin</strong>, <strong>Jam Hsiao</strong>, and <strong>Aska Yang Zhong Wei</strong>. Yoga Lin, as the youngest “Prince” of the “Four Princes” of Season 1, is often compared to his idol, "King of Songs" and "Singing Genius," <strong>Eason Chan</strong>, who also arose out of a singing competition and has a very laid-back, mesmerizing, unique interpretation of song vocalization. Like Eason, Yoga has an uncanny ability to express & make “unpopular” or “cold” songs, likeable. His record company is not averse to spending big bucks on this now 22 year old “singing genius” – spending record budgets on a newbie, hoping to nurture another "King of Songs."<br /><br />For Yoga’s debut album, <strong>Mysterious Guest</strong>, <a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?jtkwk4mzn0n">Click Here!</a><br /><br /><strong>Yoga Lin – Lying </strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hQk6he5I9u8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hQk6he5I9u8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: mengsion</span><br /><br /><em>The God Motha</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-3847283562165702242010-01-31T11:31:00.000-08:002010-01-31T11:43:45.644-08:00So Wait...HyunA Can't Watch Her Own MV??<a target='_blank' title='HyunA' href='http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com'><img src='http://img641.imageshack.us/img641/8674/hyunahuh.jpg' border='0'/></a> <br /><br>But honestly, was anyone really shocked by this? No Seriously?<br /><br>On January 14th, HyunA's first solo MV for her single "Change" was slapped with the dreaded (could be coveted on how you look at it) "19+ age audience" label.<br /><br> <em>“After deliberation, the music video has been deemed too sexual, so it will only be viewable for a 19+ age audience,”</em> a Cube Entertainment rep revealed.<br /><br>And...you didn't realize this when you were making the video?? Epic Fail.<br /><br><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/X_0SQBeO1S8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/X_0SQBeO1S8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit: ProjectAbracadabra<br /><br><em>The ROL</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-63125031034401488292010-01-31T11:04:00.000-08:002010-02-04T20:19:55.789-08:002009 Male Newcomer, Singer: Abin<a title="Abin1" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/5751/17919614.png" /></a><br /><br />Normally, I would briefly introduce an artist and give a sampling of the songs that characterizes the artist’s style and/or songs I like, but I’ve been moody due to a serious bout of the common cold, so I’m going to babble a bit.<br /><br />As most have come to realize, I have a “thing” for artists who are creatively unique, whether it’s singing, acting, personality, or whatever characteristics/talents the person possesses. I discovered Abin (pronounced Ah Bing) in early 2009 - Febuary to be exact - several months after he had released his album in Taiwan, and only in association with <strong>Penny Dai</strong>, another talented, creative song-writer/singer/director that I love. Well, I was knocked over by this guy’s ability to touch me with such sensitive and spell-binding singing and song-writing, and don’t get me started with the soulful guitar playing – I fell so hard you could literally peel me off the sidewalk.<br /><br />So was I a little miffed that Abin didn’t make the nomination for the Taiwanese Grammy’s? You bet. But considering the stiff competition - 3 of the 5 nominees were <em>Million Dollar Star</em> contestants, and many other newcomers who were also skipped out of a nomination - I was pacified in knowing that Abin’s singing career in Taiwan had at least got off to a great start. Also, I liked all of the nominees so it wasn’t like I wanted them to not get their nominations.<br /><br />Abin is not new to the music industry, having released albums in Malaysia, but 2009 was really the year he expanded from Malay to Taiwan and the broader Chinese/Mandarin music market. Part of his reason for not giving up on being a singer/song-writer was to realize his father’s dream, who passed away without making it as a singer. I also love that he’s nice and soft-spoken, but sticks to his philosophies and is – you all know I’m a sucker for this – an independent thinker – which makes guys easily irresistible to me. I won’t expound any further in case your expectations get too high, so here’s Abin with his 2 Taiwan-released albums.<br /><br /><strong>Abin Fang – Good Person Abin [Debut Released 11.10.2008]</strong><br /><br /><a title="Abin2" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/9817/91182186.png" /></a><br /><br />Track List:<br />01. 坏人 (Bad Person)<br />02. 回去吧 (Go On Back) *In memory of his father*<br />03. 深爱的老朋友 (Beloved Old Friend)<br />04. 风 (Wind)<br />05. 哼哼爱 (Humming Love)<br />06. 你不必爱我 (You Don’t Need to Love Me)<br />07. 心痛 (Wounded Heart)<br />08. 闯 (Charge)<br />09. 回纹针 (Clip)<br />10. 胭脂雪 Ft. 江淑娜 (Rouge Snow Ft. Nana Chiang}<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?jo5wndkmdmt">Abin Fang - Good Person Abin</a><br /><br />The album, <em>Good Person</em>, really gained momentum for the upstart Malaysian artist in the first half of 2009, with his hit song Bad Person capturing the #1 position on KTV (Karoake) charts for 10+ weeks, and remains in the Top 5 as of the date of this post.<br /><br /><strong>Abin – Bad Person<br />Song/Lyrics:</strong> Abin<br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/n0H-XYik22I&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/n0H-XYik22I&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: dirPeter<br /></span><br /><strong>Abin – Wind<br />Song/Lyrics:</strong> Abin<br /><strong>Director:</strong> Penny Dai (Love the concept & cinematography of this MV)<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/EHarUgbQbns&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/EHarUgbQbns&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: enjoymusicrec</span><br /><br /><strong>Abin Fang - Regrets [Released 10.16.2009]</strong><br /><br /><a title="Abin3" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/5293/51969236.png" /></a><br /><br />Track List:<br />01. 棋子 (Chess Piece)<br />02. 天黑黑 (Dark Dark Sky)<br />03. 暗示 Ft. 弦子 (All I Wanted to Say Ft. Xuan Zi)<br />04. 遗憾 (Regrets)<br />05. 不必在乎我是谁 (Don’t Need to Care Who I am)<br />06. 曖昧 (Ambiguous)<br />07. 胆小鬼 (Scared-y Cat)<br />08. 剪爱 (Severing Love)<br />09. 猜心 (Suspicious Heart)<br />10. 泪海 (Sea of Tears)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/?mgimoyjoorh">Abin Fang - Regrets</a><br /><br /><em>Regrets</em> is a rearranged, compilation album of songs from famous female singers, including Faye Wong, Coco Lee, Amei, Stephanie Sun, and many other divas. Too anxious to spread the love that I haven’t picked out my favorite renditions in this album yet.<br /><br /><strong>Abin – Regrets</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8iwjo8g1trY&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8iwjo8g1trY&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: c8527706jm </span><br /><br /><strong>Abin – All I Wanted to Say </strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/SSA5ScuR3yE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/SSA5ScuR3yE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: mengsion</span><br /><br /><em>The God Motha</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-67731194257718838272010-01-31T10:40:00.000-08:002010-01-31T11:03:06.212-08:00C.N. Blue Is Blowing Everyone Away<a target='_blank' title='C.N. Blue' href='http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com'><img src='http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/1825/cnblue1.jpg' border='0'/></a><br /><br><em>*Note* This post was orginally posted on my personal blog two weeks ago. Since then, the group has won both KBS Music Bank on 1/29/10 and SBS Inkigayo Mutizen on 1/31/10, which is amazing for a group who hasn't even seen their 100 days pass. Will this trend keep going or will the powerhouse that is SNSD have them seeing blue?</em><br /><br>Oh how I'm loving these boys even more every day!<br /><br>Indie Pop/Rock band C.N. Blue debuted yesterday and already they're taking the KPop world by storm, giving fellow rookies MBLAQ and Beast some major competition. <br /><br>They released the MV for their first single "I'm A Loner" on the 14th and within 24 hours it was #1 on the MNet Charts and #2 on the Hanteo Charts.<br /><br>The group also had their first showcase and will debut on "Music Bank" this weekend. I for one am VERY happy they're doing so well. Their album "Blue Tory"; which is out right now; is awesome, so go pick it up right now and support them!<br /><br>C.N. Blue-I'm A Loner<br /><br><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hv1H4hIVCQc&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Hv1H4hIVCQc&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit: kpopsubs<br /><br>C.N. Blue Covers Incubus' "Drive"<br /><br><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lf8g3YgWPuo&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lf8g3YgWPuo&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit: toyoilro<br /><br>(Original) Incubus-Drive<br /><br><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/fgT9zGkiLig&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/fgT9zGkiLig&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br>Video Credit:IncubusVEVO<br /><br><em>The ROL</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-21389698521492912242010-01-31T09:42:00.000-08:002010-02-04T20:24:26.863-08:00Evan Yo Releases 3rd Album: ‘Be Lonely, Then’<a title="Evan Yo" href="http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://img684.imageshack.us/img684/6061/300xxmr.jpg" /></a><br /><br />Track List:<br />01. 发光的简讯 (Luminescent Message)<br />02. 小乖乖 (Little Darling)<br />03. 寂寞,好了 (Be Lonely, Then)<br />04. 爱是对的 (Love Is Right)<br />05. 日蚀 (Solar Eclipse)<br />06. 你看不到的天空 (The Sky You Can Not See)<br />07. Hey !<br />08. 我的宝贝 (My Baby)<br />09. 打不倒男孩 (Incorrigible Boy)<br />10. 走 (Go)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?zgczuzdugjh">Evan Yo-Be Lonely, Then</a><br /><br />Evan Yo released his 3rd album, <em>Be Lonely, Then</em> on 10.09.2009. He debuted in 2006 at 18 yrs old (they kept using his Asian age, 19), under great “sponsorship” from famous Taiwanese MC-host, <strong>Jacky Wu</strong>, who also endorsed <strong>Jay Chow</strong> and <strong>Jolin Tsai</strong> to fame. Having been top of his class entering <em>Taiwan University’s</em> music school, and having tall, good looks, Evan was heavily touted as the next <strong>Jay Chow/Leehom Wang</strong>.<br /><br />His music has many western rock, funk, and jazz influences, and he is extremely talented in violin, piano, and singing (as they are his University majors). Unfortunately, <em>Sony Records</em> hasn’t been able to really differentiate and time his releases properly – Evan has met stiff competition from <em>Million Dollar Star</em> participants entering the music industry – who’ve taken T-music scene by storm.<br /><br />That said, I’ve never been a believer that ratings/popularity = quality, so I’ve listened to all his albums, saw some of his variety appearances showcasing his talent, and my conclusion? He’s a talented potential and a cutie.<br /><br /><strong>Evan Yo–The Sky You Can Not See</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/PwNUNvYNvXo&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/PwNUNvYNvXo&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: gilliansham</span><br /><br /><strong>Evan Yo-Be Lonely, Then</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/18E94LOtwuk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/18E94LOtwuk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: XxLydiaxX09</span><br /><br /><strong>Evan Yo – Nunchucks (On-the-spot Soft Rendition)<br /></strong><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/10kn20Om7C8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/10kn20Om7C8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: emerl1233456</span><br /><br /><strong>Evan Yo – Variety Appearance</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/xgZTHeor7qk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/xgZTHeor7qk&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: hkevanyo</span><br /><br />(<strong>Jacky Wu</strong> endorsed him on all his MC-ed shows and <strong>Rainie Yang</strong> as well, being his “older sister senior” at Sony Records)<br /><br /><em>The God Motha</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-20384185470047347842010-01-30T16:27:00.000-08:002010-01-30T17:05:58.545-08:00ROL's Reviews: Super Junior-Sorry, Sorry (Answer)<object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/tdWkoT969Cs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/tdWkoT969Cs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br />Video Credit: ManiwhoamI<br /><br>Five years ago, The God Motha introduced me to Korean dramas by suggesting “My Name Is Kim Sam-Soon” and after that I’ve been hooked on Korean entertainment since. I love the drama; it’s actually my favorite drama; but I started watching it mostly because I heard “She Is” by Clazziquai. After hearing Alex’s sexy voice, I wanted to find out as much as I can about this group. That lead to me finding <a href="http://www.soompi.com/forums">Soompi</a> and the rest is history.<br /><br>AZN.tv (which they need to bring back!!) had a show called “The Bridge” that would show Asian music videos and one of them was Super Junior’s “U”. for the longest time, I thought half the guys were backup dancers until I was on Soompi and read all of them were apart of the group. The idea of a thirteen member group completely surprised me because we don’t have anything remotely like that in America. There were a few members that I found interesting, but for the most part I stayed away from them mostly because of the sheer size of the group and I was certain I wasn’t going to remember all their names.<br /><br>It wasn’t until I saw one of the performances for Sorry, Sorry that I started taking notice of Super Junior again. Now the second part of the video “Sorry, Sorry-Answer” was released a few days ago.<br /><br>I’m in love with this video. The video albeit simple is beautifully executed with the black and white tones. I love the contrast of sleek and modern electronics and furniture to rustic old world furnishings, making it look sexy and sophisticated. The use of light and shadows in this video was also used beautifully. It almost made everything come to life.<br /><br>The song was remixed perfectly and a welcome addition to the CD. Recently with all the repackaged CD’s being released usually we would hear a catchy song being remixed into this loud and pulsating techno version that, in most situations, ruined the song. This song however was remixed into a sultry R&B version that showcased the boys vocals. I was pleasantly surprised to hear Yesung’s crooning at the beginning, never knowing of his singing abilities since I’m a newbie when it comes to Super Junior.<br /><br>In conclusion, I’m wouldn’t say I’m officially an E.L.F yet (I love how I totally put yet at the end of this statement. It’s like I have a premonition *lol*), but I loved the video and hoping I get to here more songs that show off their vocals. If you want more information on SJ, please visit <a href="http://sj-world.net/forums/">sj-world.net</a> for more.<br /><br> <em>The ROL</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-40675546999991907252010-01-30T13:16:00.000-08:002010-04-02T09:56:25.315-07:00The Young’ns At Play<span style="color:#000000;">As the entertainment industry gets younger and cross-borders, here are some young’ns who’ve entered my radar; shown much talent and potential as singing artists.<br /><br /><strong>Artist:</strong> Charice, 17<br /><strong>Country:</strong> Phillippines<br /><br /><strong><em>Charice – Listen</em><br /></strong></span><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JvXaOCTC6wU&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JvXaOCTC6wU&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: 2welve4ever</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000000;">Most of you have probably heard of this Youtube sensation that guested on a popular Korean variety program called<em> Star King</em>, who then went on to <em>Ellen</em>, <em>Oprah</em>, and slew of big-time talk shows across the globe. Not only is she recognized in her natural market, Asia, she’s been well-received by North American and European countries as well (I hear the Italians are quite crazy about her).<br /><br />I have yet to see such a young, Asian singer be so widely hyped and accepted by audiences world-wide. Perhaps it’s because of her unrelentless passion for singing despite her down-trodden circumstances growing up that has captured people’s hearts, or that her voice strikes a cord with listeners, but whatever it is, it seems like this young singer is going to be an international phenomenon, if not already. *Her version of <em>Listen</em> never gets old – it’s always goosebump-inducing.*<br /></span><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Charice-Torete</strong></span><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/27XqLatnJRs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/27XqLatnJRs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#000000;"><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: scubajoe12</span><br /><br /><strong>Charice – The Climb</strong></span><br /><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FLrRQ7jDPJg&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FLrRQ7jDPJg&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong></strong> </p><p><strong>Artist:</strong> IU, 16<br /><strong>Country:</strong> Korea<br /><br /><strong><em>IU – Gee, Lies, & Sorry Sorry<br /></em></strong><object width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/__F1VAOtCr8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/__F1VAOtCr8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="295"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: VivianCJ<br /></span><br />Perhaps it’s the over-packaged, and over-gimmicked (in trying to differentiate them) presentation of Kpop artists/groups by companies, that I’ve become immune to the Kpop scene. So I was pleasantly surprised to learn of <strong>IU</strong>; a young, lyrically-emphasizing, music-writing, guitar-playing, indie-soul singing, non-Kpop-cookie-cutter-presented talent. IU’s debut in mainstream music sparked talk of a revival in the industry, and a new generation of teen singers. From the second album it seems IU’s label is still tweaking on how to “image” her to be accepted in mainstream Kpop; But many are waiting to see if, and how, this young artist survives and revoluntionizes a growing indie-Kpop segment of mainstream Korean music. For an introduction to IU - <a href="http://www.soompi.com/news/artist_of_the_week_iu">Read Here</a> *I love the above video, not only for her renditions but also for the host of the program. lols. I wish she would release an album with her renditions/covers – it would be an instant seller.* </p><p><strong>IU – Officially Missing You</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/iyaaAVPiEVE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/iyaaAVPiEVE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: lemonlove9<br /></span><br /><strong>IU – Mia (2008 Debut) </strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/TGwGccVx0Ks&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/TGwGccVx0Ks&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: modfactory</span><br /><br /><strong>IU - Monday Thru Thursday</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gDdPTT9P-RM&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gDdPTT9P-RM&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: kpopcornchicken</span> </p><p><br /><br /><strong>Artist:</strong> BY2, 16<br /><strong>Country:</strong> Singapore<br /><br /><strong>BY2 – Don’t Go Away<br />Song/Lyrics Contributions:</strong> BY2<br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3rAzFRUTmfE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3rAzFRUTmfE&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: e2jiayou</span><br /><br />Singapore has long been known as a place that cultivates talents and rear innovative musical artists. Many of their notable singers gained popularity because of their creative leanings, industry acclaimations, Chinese “Grammy” winnings, and critical hype. So I was surprised to discover a new, identical-twin duo (<strong>Miko & Yumi</strong>), who shows diverse potential in singing, musical creativity, dancing, and transcending borders when they’ve been mundanely marketed. They’ve trained in Korea and Japan for various styles of dance, studied piano and violin, learned various languages (touting Chinese, English, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese, etc.), and sing well (despite their “idol” image). Of course, their youth, prettiness, and maturity also contributes to BY2’s star potential, but I’m more intrigued by their expansive repertoire of talents. Not partial to how their company has imaged them (or outfit-ed them – too sexy), and their pop-y song selections (they are capable of diverse genres), but I guess that’s a trend in Asia hard to bypass.<br /><br /><strong>BY2 – DNA</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZKOLcwgFiu4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZKOLcwgFiu4&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: honeyjohnny0214</span><br /><br /><strong>BY2–Variety Dance Appearance</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vSrhJIXHfcs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vSrhJIXHfcs&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: binhuang0307<br /></span><br /><strong>BY2 – Not Mature Enough (Live)</strong><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/vPCOH0J4tW8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/vPCOH0J4tW8&hl=en_US&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x5d1719&color2=0xcd311b" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><span style="color:#999999;">Credit: victoria11177<br /></span><br /><em>The God Motha</em></p>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1560596508571423867.post-82532384439306626572010-01-30T12:48:00.000-08:002010-01-30T13:15:04.408-08:00Netizens: A New and Nauseating Era of Fandom**Disclaimer** This post maybe unsuitable for the young and faint of heart. If you are any of these, please stop reading this post. Also, I do not in any way support these fans and their methods of getting noticed by their favorite idol. There are many ways of supporting that are safer and that will not gross them out (and the rest of us for that matter). Check your country’s website for ways of supporting your favorite idol.<br /><p><a target='_blank' title='Hottests protesting outside JYPE' href='http://j-dsquared.blogspot.com'><img src='http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/3126/1234qz.jpg' border='0'/></a><br /><br><em>“Of all that is written, I love only what a person has written with his own blood”</em><br /><br>An 1800’s quote by philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche is reigning true amongst a few Korean netizens a hundred and thiry years later.<br /><br>Within the last two weeks Taecyeon from 2PM, Lee Joon from MBLAQ and Hongki<br />from F.T. Island all have received the crimson declarations of love from infatuated fans.<br /><br>It started off with Taecyeon’s letter; written by a female hottest. The girl wanted to prove her undying love and affection to him by sending him the letter written with her…well I‘ll let the girl‘s quote explain:<br /><br><em>‘I dedicate to Taecyeon my period blood letter. Ok Taecyeon, You cannot live without me. Sprinkled with a few strands of my pubes’.</em><br /><br>About a week later, Lee Joon’s fan letter; written by a female A+; emerged. This girl, apparently “shamed” by the last girls letter, dangerously slit her wrist and stated:<br /><br><em>"ㅋㅋ What up with Ok Taecyeon period letter? If you're gonna do one, at least do it right ㅋㅋ How dirty. Period blood? Act your age ㅜㅜㅋ Don't do that, but do it right. Do it right. Copying that ajumma who wrote that period letter."</em><br /><br>Now as of yesterday, word has come out that Hongki also received a letter from a female primadonna. Were not sure exactly the reasoning behind this letter, but a lot of people are speculating it’s based on the old “15 minutes of fame” adage. The fan’s method of writing the letter was by pricking her finger and using the blood from her finger to write the letter. Still incredibly dangerous and gross, although not as bad as the other two, The girl wrote a simple note saying:<br /><br><em>"Lee Honki, you know that I love you right?"</em><br /><br>Within the last year we’ve seen the netizen do and say some crazy things (i.e., Jaebeom), but this just takes the cake. When will the insanity stop? Stuff like this is not going to make your favorite idol like you even more, if anything, it’s going to get you a court- orderd restraining order and/or an insane amount of equally crazed fans raiding your personal site with hate mail and death threats. Sending fan mail is a good way to show your support, but please (for all of us), if you’re going to do that…use a pen.<br /><br><em>The ROL</em>J-D Squaredhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02540972752204315460noreply@blogger.com0