Taiwanese music n.n

This time I'll show you some Taiwanese pop instead of Korean pop. A list of my favourite music from Taiwan. ^^ Here's where my love for Asian music started. I know that all songs I write about here, are songs I like. I'm sorry for boasting so much, it could make songslook invidually less special or unique. I'll be very honest with you now, though. My all time favourites will be shown here - songs that I'll never forget and which have more meaning to me than just the prettiness of the music.


Show Luo - Why We Were Together (為什麼要在一起)


Show Luo - Biological Clock (生理時鐘)


Rainie Yang - Black Moon (黑色月亮)


Rainie Yang - My Love On IV Drip (我的爱吊点滴)


Hebe - LOVE!


Hebe - You're Too Reckless (你太猖狂)


Chun Biao Yan ft. Lara - Be Your Superman


Wang Yan Lin - Prank (惡作劇)


Wang Lee Hom - Heartbeat (心跳)


Garden Sister - Upwind (逆风)

Getting back on Dream High,

Damn. I didn't watch until episode 12, but since Friday I started watching it again. And I'm so ridiculously glad since it only got better from that episode. Now I understand why this is such a high rated drama. I'm blown away by the underlying message and the love in this drama.

Spoiler: [And I never thought Hye Mi would end up with Sam Dong. I'm really surprised and I'm super happy. What a twist. I just expected Jin Guk would be the one for her. Ammagad. But as always, ending was quick and short but powerful. I'd like long endings better, though, but I guess that's my silly taste.] Select to read.

Sorry, just had to share this. I recommend you, drama lovers, to watch this drama completely. It gives you more hope than you already have and more confidence in the things you do. ^^

IU - Good Day [MV]

IU - Good Day (좋은 날)

Ooh! IU released a new single plus its music video 7th of February. After she's been so busy filming Dream High she also got to release this so quickly afterwards. Very well done. ^^
I like the beginning of the video a lot, the little messy and old shop, and the parrot saying 'Saranghaeyo, oppa' meaning 'I love you, oppa' while she feels really ashamed. Really sweet and original beginning. The atmosphere of this video seems vintage but very colourful and happy. I like the IU and her oppa are dressed, vintage again, but I guess I like that - taille skirts of dresses make people's figures look even prettier imo. For a moment this video reminded me of Lee Hyo Ri's U Go Girl but I was wrong. This video is more shy but sweeter too. ^^ Noticed Johnny Depp?
Music is typically IU! Upbeat this time, but as always you can hear her singing quality. She has a really good voice, she can reach a lot.
Enjoy. n.n

Lovable Art

I'm sorry, this has nothing to do with anything this site is supposed to be about. But I found this artist on Deviantart who makes breathtaking, stunning paintings. I'd like to recommend you this artist. There are so much more on Deviantart, but I was really gasping about this one. Strong colours and the perfect angle on people to paint. I love it! ... <3

[LIVE] 2NE1 - Go Away

What a fantastic performance by 2NE1. :3 This one is from September last year, but still very awesome. :D Their dancing is very good too, and sorry to say this, but I always seem to like what they're wearing too, keke.

Rainbow - A [MV]

I never knew about them until now, but I immediately liked this! It's very powerful and catchy.

I really adore their newest single Mach (it was from October last year but, okay, keke) too. The song is strong and actually very addicting. I've been replaying it for an hour now! ^^

Problem with some K-pop, for me, is that some times the song wouldn't stick in my head for the entire day, because it might be too common to remember while you're not listening to it. I don't have that problem with Rainbow's (and 2NE1's, Big Bang's or Super Junior's, and that's another reason I love them! :3) songs, so I'm very happy I finally discovered them! I'm late, right?

Below, Rainbow's Mach. ^^

2NE1: "We are fine!"

"It was a day we thought of nothing but the girls’ and everyone’s safety. No clues, no signs as we hold on to our hopes that we could still see them again after a devastating earthquake and tsunami of high magnitude hit Japan.

Fans have been discussing about the whereabouts of the girls, and twitter were flooded with #prayforjapan tags. Blackjacks were sad, worried, panicking, exchanging messages of comfort – it was a chaotic day as we watch shaking buildings, cars being washed away by strong whirlpool of water, giant fireballs, and people in panic as they try to run to safer places.

The emotion could never be explained knowing that there were too many people that were dead, homeless, missing and hurt. Everyone is in agony.

What hurts the most too is that there are relative, friends and people we know that are in the area, including our 2NE1.

It was supposed to be 2NE1′s debut, the day the earthquake and tsunami hit Japan." - GoKpop.

Dara on Me2Day:
“My me2day… ㅠㅠ We’re fine!”

Bommie on Me2Day:
“Tonight is a sleepless night…This night, I am feeling a lot of things… I want to go back quickly… I want to see you guys ㅠㅠ Our Blackjacks.”

Minzy tweets right after recounting their experiences to her friends on twitter. Minzy said that the earthquake felt like a rollercoaster and that it was shaking so bad for around five minutes. They were scrambling and running down the stairs with their hands and legs shaking really bad. There were still successive minor quakes hitting but not as bad as the first. Minzy still feels terrified and shocked whenever she thinks about it. She was praying really hard and reassured that they are all safe and are back in their rooms.

2NE1 had been able to return to Korea safely. They took a plane home yesterday and arrived safely. Still praying for other people who went through this tsunami, but glad to have you back 2NE1! :\

KARA, JYJ's Jun Su, The Boss, Shin Min Ah, Han Hyo Joo and Kim Jung Hoon all were in Japan at the moment of the tsunami, too, but they were reported to be safe too.

Song Ji Eun ft. Bang Yong Kook - Going Crazy [MV]

SECRET's vocalist Song Ji Eun released 3rd of March her new digital single and its music video to her song Going Crazy featuring Bang Yong Kook. Like one commenter on this YouTube video said, it reminds me of Rihanna ft. Eminem's Love The Way You Lie. But love it! ^^

Son Dam Bi - Can't U See

Son Dam Bi, such an amazing dancer. You can notice by watching her music videos, but you can see in this video for real. ^^ Queen of Dancing! If people disagree, I'd suggest them to dance like her themselves, because this absolutely isn't that easy. Besides, it has to look good, too.
She's singing live, too - but not everything which I can imagine, keke. I like this song a lot, better than I like Queen to be honest. Anyways, enjoy!

Son Dam Bi - Invisible Person [MV]

I'm not too keen on ballads, and when I heard the beginning I immediately was uninterested - but after listening a bit longer and understanding what she's singing... this is actually a very high quality song. English subbed. ^^

Oh! My Lady

Oh! My Lady video, with the song Secrets by OneRepublic.

This video caught my breath, fantastically made. And gawd, re-watching this drama again, it's worth it. <3

Kim Tae Woo - Dropping Rain

Kim Tae Woo - Dropping Rain

This drama might seem a bit old comparing to the recent ones, but this is one great drama, one of my favourites. I watched this drama three times, never got bored of it. Feelings which were expressed in this drama will shoot right through your heart, it stings badly or it makes your heart feel like it's flying. The way Jin Ho treats Kae In and the love that slowly grows between them without them noticing, truly could have made my heart explode. What a drama. ^^ So here you go, my favourite song of Personal Taste's OST.

Big Bang - Tonight [MV]

Original version! Lyrics + translation down here. ^^

Korean:
Tonight, such a beautiful night. Sing with me now, 2011, follow me
Big Bang, Big Bang, we’re back again, one more time! Say
No way, no way, neomu swipge tto nami dwae
Big Bang, Big Bang, don’t stop, let’s play
Ok ok, go go go!

GD: Na michil geot gatae ama jichin geot gatae (wae)
Anya jillin geot gatae beolsseo ttabunhae sisihae
Han yeojaroneun manjok mot haneun bad boy, but I’m nice
An neomeogagoneun mot baegilgeol, let me blow ya mind

TOP: Eonjebuteoyeonneunji gamheungi eobseojin uri
Ijen machi jin ppajin gim ppajin kollagatji
Mugamgakhaejin cheot neukkim seororeul hyanghan gyeotnunjil
Geukkat sarange nan mongmaeji anha, don’t wanna try no more

TaeYang: Neoreul chajaseo oeo nal bichwojuneun jeo dalbicharaero
Geudael chajaseo oeooo kkeuchi eodinji moreugetjiman, hey
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
Ajik nan sarangeul molla tto hollo gayeoun i bam

SeungRi: Sangcheo nal ibyeori museowo (so what, so what)
Neol cheoeum mannan sungani geuriwo (no more, no more)
Geujeo apeume seotun geol nan pihago sipeun geol
But you know that I love you, girl, girl, girl

DaeSung: Jiljilkkeuneun seonggyeok say no chagaun ipsullo neol eoreo butge haneun nanana

GD: Take my soul, take my heart back saeroun seolleim, get that
Sarangeun naegeneun eoulliji anha, don’t think too much, it’s simple

TaeYang: Neoreul chajaseo oeo nal bichwojuneun jeo dalbicharaero
Geudael chajaseo oeooo kkeuchi eodinjineun moreugetjiman, hey
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
Ajik nan sarangeul molla tto hollo gayeoun i bam

TaeYang & DaeSung: Annyeongiran marui seulpeun uimi eoduun geurimjaneun garyeojigo
Nae maeum sok ijeobeorin neoreul hyanghan naui gieok
Neoreul chajaseo oeo nal bichwojuneun jeo dalbicharaero (jeo dalbicharaero)
Geudael chajaseo oeooo(o geudae o baby)kkeuchi eodinji moreugetjiman hey (eodinji molla)
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
Ajik nan sarangeul molla (sarangeul molla nan) tto hollo gayeoun i bam
Neoreul chajaseo oeo (tonight) nal bichwojuneun jeo dalbicharaero (such a beautiful night)
Geudael chajaseo oeooo kkeuchi eodinji moreugetjiman (goodnight)

English:
Tonight, such a beautiful night. Sing with me now, 2011, follow me
Big Bang, Big Bang, we’re back again, one more time! Say
No way, no way, we become strangers again so easily
Big Bang, Big Bang, don’t stop, let’s play
Ok ok, go go go

GD: I think I’m going to go crazy, I’m probably getting tired (why)
Nah, I think I’m just fed up, I’m already bored, you’re dull
I’m a bad boy that can’t be satisfied with one girl, but I’m nice
I’m not falling for you because I can’t stand it, let me blow ya mind

TOP: When did we start, start losing the spark between us
We’re like a drained cola that’s lost its fizz
The first feeling of going numb, glancing at each other sideways
I’m not hanging myself over such a love, don’t wanna try no more

TaeYang: I look for you, oh-eh-oh, below that moonlight that illuminates me
I look for you oh-eh-oh-oh-oh I don’t know where the end is, but hey
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
I still don’t understand love, pitifully alone once again, tonight

SeungRi: I’m scared that these stars will hurt me (so what, so what)
I miss the moment when I first met you (no more, no more)
Bad when it comes to pain like that, I try to avoid it
But you know that I love you girl, girl, girl

DaeSung: My personality to drag it out, say no, with cold lips, I-I-I freeze you

GD: Take my soul, take my heart back a new excitement, get that
Love is not for me, don’t think too much, it’s simple

TaeYang: I look for you, oh-eh-oh, below that moonlight that illuminates me
I look for you oh-eh-oh-oh-oh I don’t know where the end is, but hey
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
I still don’t understand love, pitifully alone once again, tonight

TaeYang & DaeSung: The sad meaning behind the words “good bye” become covered by the dark shadows
My memories look towards you, who I have forgotten in my heart
I look for you, oh-eh-oh, below that moonlight that illuminates me (below that moonlight)
I look for you oh-eh-oh-oh-oh (oh you, oh baby) I don’t know where the end is but hey (I don’t know where it is)
Tonight, tonight, tonight, tonight
I still don’t understand love (don’t understand love, I), pitifully alone once again, tonight
I look for you, oh-eh-oh (tonight), below that moonlight that illuminates me (such a beautiful night)
I look for you oh-eh-oh-oh-oh I don’t know where the end is but (good night)

By Luigi!

[LIVE] Lyn - K-pop Medley

Posting this because Lyn can sing insanely well! This was from September 2010, but still worth it I think. The last song she's covering is 2NE1's I Don't Care. :)

Dream High

Details
Title: Dream High / 드림하이
Genre: School, romance
Episodes: 16
Broadcast network: KBS2
Broadcast period: 20110103 to 20110222
Air time: Monday & Tuesday, 21:55

Synopsis
"This is the story of youths becoming top global stars which could take place in the not-so-distant future. You may have the looks, talent, personality and even a respectable private life, but it's still tough to rise as a successful star. Here is a group of youths who are still up for this daring challenge. They all have a single weakness barring them becoming the ultimate top star. The weaknesses wouldn't be an issue or an inconvenience to an ordinary person, but they are detrimental to a pop star.

One girl sings superbly but her appearance is not the best to stand before the TV camera. Another student has the looks and musical talent but has a distorted, prejudiced view of the world. There are others who have amazing talent but an unsophisticated fashion sense. Each of these students have managed to pass the exam and enter Kirin Arts High School to begin headlong the challenge of becoming a top superstar. The characters maximize their unique talents and overcome their weaknesses. They fall, trip and fail which only boosts their confidence. The ridicule and scorn they are used to will one day turn into cheers and support. The underdogs and the losers will fly up high and their story will be an inspiration to young viewers."

Episodes (English subbed)
01 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
02 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
03 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
04 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
05 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
06 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
07 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
08 [1A, 1B, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
09 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
10 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
11 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
12 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
13 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
14 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
15 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
16 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]

2NE1 attended to MTV Daum Music Fest

2NE1 attended to the MTV Daum Music Fest February the 11th! They also performed, AND won an award; Artist of the Year. Yaaaaaaay 2NE1, congratulations!

BigBang - Tonight [MV]

It's been released, 27th of February! n.n What a quality. It looks cool and classy, flashy lights and awsum cars (especially TaeYang's one ^0^). Whoa!
This is the TV version.

BigBang released 4th mini-album

23 February of 2011 was the happy day - BigBang released their 4th mini-album + a teaser for the new video for the song 'Tonight'! :D Containing tracks below, what's your favourite? n.n


01 Intro (Thank You & You)


02 Hands Up


03 Somebody To Love


04 What Is Right


05 Cafe


06 Tonight