The team over at JKMUSICPH brought this blog to our attention a few weeks ago. I’m sorry I took so long to write it up! So what is their site all about?
It is written by a team of bloggers from the Philippines who love the music of H!P as well as K-pop, and they seem to be especially fond of So Nyeo Shi Dae. But they are far from a one trick pony (or I guess that would be two trick pony). Just check out the front page which features song countdowns, video previews as well as plenty of the latest news.
The site just started up this month, and they already have 124 posts. 124?!?! Wow, I think I need to interview them for a position on IW! At this rate JKMUSICPH promises to be a major player in the blogging community. So this is totally worth a look!
I think Vee has tapped into exactly why I love Girl’s Generation so much. The are all freakin’ gorgeous! The songs are cool and all. Fun and catchy K-pop always works. But the key is the MVs. Watching these girls dance, gyrate and fool around is like manna from heaven!
With that thought in mind Vee presents a plethora of screenshots from their latest video. And since this is a Pink Wota post, I wonder if there will be any snarky commentary along the way? (Hehe!) For those who have seen it, I’m sure you will agree that “eyecandy” doesn’t even begin to describe the hawtness going on. I love TaeYeon, but in this video I have a new appreciation for Tiffany too!
K Bites reports today that on the latest episode of Star King, some members of SNSD, Super Junior, and SHINee were getting into fights with each other! But not the kind that will lead to lawsuits, the one that will leave all of us wishing we had large amounts of pudding and jello on hand! SNSD’s Seohyun and Sooyoung face off in a very intense battle with tons of wrestling, and I’m proud to say that my baby is FIERCE. Next off, Minho plays DIRTY, Eunhyuk and Eeteuk make the cutest pillowfighters ever, and Minho gets beat by a girl! The hugest shock is not the fact that pillowfighting is a sport, but that this professional(?) pillowfighter actually rejected Minho! Does she not realize that there are 23907237123 fangirls, including me, screaming right now because she was just all over my favorite member of SHINee? BAWWW.
Leading off with the new MoMusu profile pics. Lolli loves the boots. I love the entire ensemble, especially that wedding gown “on steroids”! By the way, I see Gakisan’s hair is long in these photos. Didn’t she recently cut her hair shorter? Anyway, the look definitely makes for a great single cover!
Next up is May-Lyn with S/mileage. Now these outfits are cute!!! I love the color scheme, and the little top hats are great! As a bonus May-Lin has the Q&A from the official site. LOL at the Google translator!!!
SNSD are sporting tight shorts, “letter-man” sweatshirts and what looks like a sequined heart tee for their new single release. But I really love the “above the knee” boots. So sexy. They show off the thighs, nice! I may buy this album just for the eyecandy!
Finally we have the fresh-faced Maeda Atsuko in a series of magazine scans courtesy of Annie. I have been so used to seeing Acchan frowning and scowling in the new AKB48 drama, so seeing her smiling and looking cute is a nice change of pace.
Traditionally there have been a plethora of new singles/albums released in the Spring. I guess Spring has come early this year, although when I look out my window it is still unmistakably Wintertime…
Leading off with the new single from Idoling!!!, which came out this week. It follows their tradition of releasing fun and slightly upbeat songs. But I have to admit, that acronym drives me crazy. Sow??? C’mon, the girls are anything but that! I wouldn’t call it my favorite Idoling!!! song by any means, but it is likable enough. Silverbolt has the single PV.
Next up is the new release from Girl’s Generation. I don’t know that a MV has been released yet for ‘Oh!’. But SooKyeong has linked a high quality audio version. The scoop is that the new CD has already outsold their previous mini-albums. Hmmm, to buy or not to buy? (CK ponders) That said, I am looking forward to a video!
Next up is SCANDAL, who are following up their full length album with ‘Shunkan Sentimental’. For those of you who have dismissed for allegedly straying away from their roots, this song might be right up your alley. It is reminiscent of their earlier work, albeit more polished. But that’s to be expected, right? Nizmo has the PV, which he finds somewhat generic. Although he does like the song. The question for him is whether it has enough of the J-pop element to appeal to the mainstream audience. Oh, and the band’s profile pic could easily make this an “eyecandy” post!!!
I have saved the best for last (IMO). The newest, and I believe first major single from Nakano Fujoshi Sisters. Thanks to Nizmo for introducing us (or at least me) to this. I love it!!! I love Honey Bee’s techno beat, and the PV is total fanservice!!! Although Nizmo admittedly doesn’t usually go for songs like this, he finds it playful and gives the PV high marks for presentation. Do yourself a favor and check this one out!
And since a few of these are YT uploads, better check em’ out fast!!!
For those of you who are following the Wonder Girls, I’m very sorry to report that Mimi will be leaving. She’s decided to postpone her career in order to study and it’s uncertain whether or not she’ll return. JYP will be adding a new member, Lim, in her place. Lim is fluent in English, Korean, Mandarin, and Cantonese; I hope she’ll do well in the Wonder Girls! As for Mimi, I’m very sad to see her go while the Wonder Girls are so successful in America, but I wish her good luck with her studies. You can read the full announcement at OMONA THEY DIDN’T!
I am surprised by the announcement of a new album by Idoling!!! this March. It hasn’t been very long since the release of Petit Petit, so I am wondering what this CD might contain. Perhaps a bunch of new tracks? There are three versions of the album available. Well…make that four, if you count the special “all version” set that gives you the opportunity to win an autographed poster. Always a gimmick. I love it!
Next up is SNSD, who are capitalizing on their current momentum with what is supposed to be a full-length CD release next month. SooKyeong wonders if there will be another sensational single on this release. I’m not worried, surely there will be at least a couple good songs on there. (hehe) I’m merely crossing my fingers that the covers won’t cause yet another controversy. It is getting to the point that I roll my eyes by reflex every time I hear the term “Netizen”. That and “Minihompy”. What the hell is that? It sounds like the latest model by Volkswagon.
“The VW Minihompy”…visit your local dealership today
Finally we have the announcement of BoA’s next CD being pushed back a few weeks. No particular reason, it’s just the way it is. So you better get used to the idea. The good news is that her next tour was also officially announced. I guess in this case you take the good with the bad.
Former member of Wonder Girls and current member of the South Korean quintet, 4minuite, HyunAh has made her solo debut and the reviews so far are leaning in the positive, despite criticisms.
You’re my Melody; takes a look at HyunAh’s new release and gives us some feedback on both the music and the accompanying PV. They first point out that the song is “fierce” while carrying a similar vibe to some of 4minute’s works. With that out of the way, they also let us know of some of the disappointment in HyunAh’s vocal presentation.
The PV also receives a blend of ups and downs, as the review makes clear the somewhat awkward “pelvic thrusting” that catches ones’ eye, but contrasts by telling us that HyunAh is generally a good dancer.
Appears goes in a bit deeper on the PV and the lyrics that accompany the song. Anna’s run down through the video is amusing and has some just evaluation and eyecandy to check out. The lyrics are a bit inconsistent as Anna points out, but in the end, the whole thing is an enjoyable experience.
Change seems to have gotten mixed reviews throughout the blogosphere, but overall as a debut, people seem to like it. With a solo album on the horizon, her stand out work within 4minuite combined with this single, it all might give you an idea of where things are heading.
Sometimes it’s hard to keep track of which groups will be releasing a new album or mini-album in the upcoming months, but sookyeong at K Bites has all the information in one place for our convenience! From the veterans, SNSD is scheduled for a comeback in February along with KARA. This is a hard time for fans like me, who adore both KARA and SNSD–who do I want to win when they duke it out on the weekly music shows?! And will we see SNSD return to a cute concept and storm the charts with a new “Gee” or will they make an even sexier comeback?
As for the 2009 newcomers, 2NE1’s delayed album that was set for last fall will be released this February as well! Now there’s a tough one; will SNSD be able to reign as the dominant girl group or will 2NE1 sweep the competition as they have with their previous hits? I can’t wait for February, the month of love will be the month of competition for our favorite girls!
Jin has put some serious efforts into this set of 2009 rankers, with plenty of cool graphics to boot. The first post focuses on the best of AKB and H!P all rolled together. Wow, we really get to see where Jin’s feelings lie with these two rival idol stables. Actually, it is as neutral a ranker as I have ever seen, although you can see he is a bit partial to Buono! and AKB. But I am too, so that’s cool. I am also happy to see a special award going to Manoeri. I am still not a huge fan, but she is growing on me. It’s that cute smile. I was surprised to see who he voted as “biggest flop”
Next is K-pop, where 2Ne1 and 2pm dominate the rankings. I didn’t know 2NE1 had grown so big in such a short time. As far as J-pop, it looks as if Jin actually does like the new album from alan, along with Kalafina and KOKIA she shows well in the rankings. Knowing what I know about these artists (which isn’t a whole lot, but oh well) Jin really focuses on the overall singing quality. KOKIA and Kalafina are excellent vocalists!
For the final post Jin goes over the the highs and lows of Hello! Project in 2009, with a seperate section for each and every group. Jin also gives a forecast on what to expect from each group in 2010. Overall this is a great set of posts, and well worth the read.
