02 - Music.File ♪: MAY

I'm sure all you K-POP lovers out there know that May is the month of comebacks from various artists including Wonder Girls, Super Junior, MBLAQ, f(x), C.N Blue, Seo In Young and the list goes onnnn!

Instead of writing about the well known groups, I'm going to shine some light on 2 particular comebacks that I'm glad are back in the music scene. =))

8eight - The Bridge (EP)
8eight is a power ballad trio who won their rise to fame through a singing programme called Show Survival (쇼 서바이벌) -- a Korean equivalent to Pop Idol. Although, they aren't your typical Korean idols, they are incredibly talented and produce the most heart-wrenching songs. 
Check out 이별이 온다 The Approaching Goodbye with Nichkun (2PM) as the lead in the MV! ;) 

Davichi - Innocence 
I have been a HUGE fan of Davichi since their release of their first album AMARANTH back in 2008 and having disappeared for over a year after promoting Davichi in Wonderland, I was incredibly excited when they released their mini-album Innocence! Similar to 8282, their song 시간아 멈춰라 (Time Please Stop) combines punk rock with ballad wheresa 8282 combines dance and ballad. And ofcourse Davichi makes it work-- Its always interesting when songs have that twist! =)) 


Coincidently, both are ballad groups! I think ballad groups get overshadowed by major K-Pop groups. They need more recognition in my opinion! 


Just sidetracking a bit.. has anyone seen MBLAQ's teaser? OMG. LEE JOON. I've completely fallen head over heels for this guy.. why is he so hot!? -- sorry, fangirl moment there! 
I'm so psyched about MBLAQ's comeback! Catchy song + Hot teaser -- looks promising! xP 

Ulzzang: Lee Chung

Oh Its been a while again since I blogged!
I recently noticed that I've actually gained some followers! I wasn't really expecting anyone to follow me, but I'd like to say thanks and a big fat HELLO to those who have!!  =)) I'll try and post interesting things more frequently! xP 
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Since I haven't done a ulzzang post for quite a while.. I thought I'll do one on Lee Chung-- a male ulzzang.

Lee Chung strikes me as a chic-bad boy type of guy. Bad because of his massive tattoo and his cig-in-hand photos yet chic because he can pull off these "bad" aspects and make it look cool and stylish at the same time. 
Despite that, he still retains the generic ulzzang look with his milky white skin, slender physique, small lips and defined facial features--even for a guy, I'm jealous!! 
And the same goes for most ulzzangs, Lee Chung models for an online clothes store company called ☆ MUJI. 

01 - Music.File ♪: March

I'm now dedicating a monthly post Music.File ♪ on music that I've been listening to in that month. It won't necessarily be on Kpop, but a mixture of other genres that I've felt like listening to. xP

So in March: top 10 in no particular order.. (click to listen)

→ Girl's Generation - Run Devil Run [KPOP]
→ Girl's Generation - 별별별 (☆★☆) (Star Star Star) [KPOP] 

→ ICONIQ (Ahyoomi Lee) - Change Myself  [JPOP]

→ Rain - 널 붙잡을 노래 (Love Song) [KPOP]

→ 2AM - 잘못했어 (I Did Wrong) [KPOP]
→ Epik High - Word Kill [KPOP]

→ Epik High - Over [KPOP] -- I find this song incredibly inspiring.
→ Kato Miliyah - BYE BYE [JPOP]
→ Kana Nishino - Dear.. [JPOP]
→ 4Men - First Kiss [KPOP]

I've also been listening to a bunch of remixes created by some of the most talented people! They are a must listen because for some, I actually like the remix version more than the original!



2NE1 - Try To Copy Me [PDM Remix]



Taeyang - Wedding Dress [Robotaki Remix]



After School - Bang! [REXROWDEE Remix]

Panasonic Heated Curlers, Dolly Wink and the most amazing Straighteners.

I don't really shop on ebay, nor browse on it often, however I have recently managed to create an account on there despite my reluctance. The reason why I did so was because I finally found a reasonably priced Panasonic Heated Eyelash curler which I have been eyeing for months!

I don't know why they don't sell it in the UK, even if they do, they are so ridiculously expensive!! The ones I found on ebay are from the US, and it was only $9.95 (£6.64) + shipping $9.46 (£6.61) which came to a total of $19.41 (£13.25). Personally I think they are pretty reasonable considering on Amazon, they're like £20 excluding shipping! 

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Some other stuff that I've been eyeing on

These products are mainly promoted by the gorgeous ex-Popteen model Tsubasa Masuwaka. 

The Dolly Wink line is produced by Tsubasa Masuwaka under the company Koji. It consists of a collection of false eyelashes and eyeliners which are all selling like hot cakes in Asia! 

I don't normally wear false lashes on a day-to-day basis, but I think some of these are mega cute and can come off as quite natural! 

Dollywink Liquid Eyeliner

This is the product I'm most keen to get. I've seen/heard a lot of great reviews for this liquid eyeliner so I'm intrigued to see whether it lives up to its expectation! 

Also in the line are brown/black pencil liners, eyelash fixer and a cute eyelash case! Although I'm not particularly interested in the eyelash case, they sure have won me over with their packaging! I'm a sucker for pretty things! xP 

Moving away from the Dolly Wink line, I have found the most amazing straighteners!
Tsuyagla Perfect which are wireless straighteners that comes in 3 different colours!! 

Straighteners that can be used outdoors as well as create the perfect curls/waves!? Su-goi! The Japanese sure does come up with the most amazing things! xP 

Since my pair of Remington straighteners snapped the other day.. it makes me want it more! T_T! haii

Check out the CF for these babies below! 

So I guess this concludes my wish-list! xD 

Piano Cover: For Catharina - Younha

I am big fan of Younha! She is amazingly talented and I absolutely adore all her albums especially her songs in her recent one, 'Growing Season'. I particularly love listening to her ballads because she puts so much passion and emotion in her crystal-clear vocals that you can't help but get teary-eyed xP

Just to show my love for Younha.. I did a piano cover of her song 'For Catharina' from her album 'Someday'. =)) Enjoy!





If you're a fan of Younha, follow her on Twitter! =))

HAPPY DAYS.#

It was such a good week last week because ONE. I got my new car and TWO. Results Day.
First. I would like to show you my new car. muahahha! Say hellooo to my Peugeot 207!

This is currently my 2nd peugeot..The only reason why I've got a new car this fast in relation to my not-so old peugeot 206 is because we had a mega old banger which we wanted to trade in before the scrappage scheme expired. =)) My Aunt was actually using the old banger, so we decided to give her my old car and I have this one.  All I can say is.. Life is GOOD. (Y)

My friends decided to name him "Baloo" from the Jungle book just because.. hes big and grey. I've never in my life watched The Jungle Book.. but I shall go with that. xD

Moving on to my 2nd news.. Results Day. I was genuinely worried about results day because I didn't have a good feeling about the exams I took in Jan. I didn't even tell my mum it was results day incase I disappointed her. But OMG. did I have a heartattack. I got all As in 2 Maths and 3 Economics papers. I was seriously not expecting that! But BOY, am I glad thats over!! NO-RETAKES! thank-god.

I'm sorry for making this entry sound so braggy. I'm just... really HAPPY! Thats all! =))

Shimizu Shota: JOURNEY

Shimizu Shota, one of my favourite Japanese artists recently released his 2nd album Journey which I highly recommend. I'm glad he's becoming more active now!
Just a month ago he collaborated with Miliyah Kato again for the second time with Forever Love which is bascially a more upbeat version of Love Forever.

His album Journey generally contains a mellow and smooth, yet head-bopping mood. Its the sorta album that makes you smile and reminds you the coming of spring--its his silky voice that does it xP.
I don't know why I think this, but I think this album is probably best enjoyed while lying on grass under the sun as it has that carefree feel to it. xP I think I might try that when the weather gets a bit better here. haha.

Anyway, below is the song 桜 from his album. Enjoy! =))