La li la la la~ ♩ ♪ ♫

♪ 이젠 널 지울게.. 다 버릴게.. 지난 추억에서 보내줄게.. I don't know why-y-y-y.. Please tell me why-y-y-y.. 왜 넌 항상 또 그 자리에.. ♫
[My rough translation:] I'll erase you now.. I'll throw it all away.. I'll send you away from past memories.. I don't know why-y-y-y.. Please tell me why-y-y-y.. Why are you always there..

The lines above have been playing in my mind over and over again for a few days.  They're from a new song called 'Sadness' by a K-pop/ Mandarin pop group called Mystical Formula (M4M).  The one I'm particularly referring to right now is the Korean version.  There's also a Mandarin version of the song.  I don't exactly know why but this song has been on my playlist since the day it was released.  In fact, my phone is playing the exact song on repeat as I'm typing this now.  I have also been listening to this song while driving to campus and back home.  You can say that I've been intoxicated by this song.  Haha...it's kind of true.  The song is catchy and upbeat in a way that intrigues my musical interest.  The official music video for the song is in Mandarin.  A few days after the release of the music video, M4M performed the Korean version of the song on Mnet's M!Countdown.  The group also performed the Korean version at its debut showcase the day before.  When I watched a video of the M!Countdown performance, I was blown away by how good the group performed the song live, along with the dancing routine.

The official music video in Mandarin version

Live performance of the Korean version

Considering that this group is a fresh rookie group, the members seem to have tremendous talents as well as charm.  The fact that this new group has been diligently trained by Cube Entertainment, my favourite entertainment agency, adds to its charm.  Of course, I can't simply like a group or a soloist just because they come from my favourite agency.  I usually check them out first and give them a chance.  I think it has a lot to do with personal preferences on the styles and concepts of music.  Cube's style just fits me.  It is important to mention here that this group is not completely under Cube Entertainment.  It's a collaboration between South Korea's Cube Entertainment and China's Starry Sky Entertainment.

I've been considering to purchase 'Mystery Formula', M4M's first mini album, but I don't think it has been released  as physical album in South Korea yet.  I'm not even sure if there will be a physical release of the album in South Korea.  They would probably release it in China only.  But then, I can't be so sure about this yet since M4M hasn't had its official debut showcase in China.  Very soon, though.  The members will depart to China and debut there.  I don't know how often they will promote in both South Korea and China, but I hope that they will promote in South Korea actively too because I want to see them on South Korean music shows.  ^^  All the best to Mystical Formula!

And guess what...?
It's BTOB's first anniversary~~~!!

우리는 노래방을 갔다.

짠~

Last night, I had the chance to indulge more in my fandom.  My friends and I went to a noraebang!  We made our way to The Hill's K11 Box after having our steamboat dinner.  The fee was a little pricey since we went for the night session in a weekend.  We went on with it anyway.  We were led to one of the rooms by the staff.  Just as we were barely sitting down on the couches, we were generously asked to change to a different room - the VIP room!  Woot woot~  There were quite a wholesome number of songs available, in terms of the range of singers and genres.  Of course, I was mainly intrigued by one obvious genre - K-pop (like duh!).  There were eight of us, so we took turns to select and sing the songs of our choice.  Oh, each of us was entitled to get two drinks out of the ones they had in the menu.  It was part of the package.  I had iced lemon tea and Ribena (blackcurrant).

The songs that I sang were 'Ugly' (2ne1), '0330' (U-Kiss), 'More than Words' (Westlife), 'Shock' (BEAST), 'I'll be Back' (2PM), '내 여자친구를 부탁해(Say No)' (Take Care of My Girlfriend (Say No)) (BEAST), and 'Love Song' (Big Bang).

Tina sang this song with Vic. 

Highlight BEAST (and Big Bang) 

Highlight A Pink 

Highlight 4Minute

Highlight U-Kiss (and 2PM)

Credit: Vic

 

Credit: Vic

Credit: Vic

I have something funny to tell.  Before any of us even started to sing our first song, the string of one of the flip-flops that I was wearing decided to snap out of the blue.  =.='  So, I went barefoot throughout the night (and morning).  My wise friends then called me Cinderella.

Since we're on the unsuspecting event topic...a few days back, as I was writing down notes during a lecture, my pants' button got off its stitches all of a sudden.  All of a sudden!!  Luckily, I was wearing a long enough top that day.

♪♫ I just wanna know.. ♩♬

in Alexander's 'I Just' CD, there are a total of nine tracks.  those nine tracks consist of two songs with different versions, plus a special track.

here's the tracklist:

01 - Oh! Baby (Korean version)

02 - Oh! Baby (English version)

03 - Oh! Baby (Japanese version)

04 - I Just (Korean version)

05 - I Just (English version)

06 - I Just (Japanese version)

07 - Oh! Baby (Instrumental)

08 - I Just (Instrumental)

09 - Bad Girl *Special track*

i preordered mine from Valoa Records.

'Oh! Baby' (Korean version)

'I Just' (Korean version)

'Bad Girl'

what i think of it:

first of all, i was super excited to know that he was going to release a CD.  that intrigued me to preorder a copy for myself.  i never thought that i would and i still don't quite understand why i did.  but i just did.  though there aren't many songs in this CD despite its nine tracks, which consist of Korean, English, Japanese, and instrumental versions of 'Oh! Baby' and 'I Just', as well as 'Bad Girl' as its special track, i find it interesting that the songs were composed in three different languages.  i appreciate the effort of trying to reach out to more international fans through these different versions.  the songs are cute and catchy, in my opinion.  Xander has always been known as a rapper and not so much a vocalist.  so, it was quite a surprise to fans when they found out about these songs sung by Xander.  most of all, i'm pretty sure that fans are glad that Xander is moving another step forward in his career by producing this solo album.  when you're a fan, you just want the individual or group that you're supporting to keep moving forward and do well.  it's as simple as that.  :)

알렉산더 화이팅! ♥ 

God, heal our tired minds and hearts.

lately, whenever i feel drained, i find myself turning on my phone or the laptop, and ending up listening to U-KISS's 'Someday', among other songs in my playlist.  this song is like BEAST's 'Lights Go On Again' to me.  even though i don't completely understand the language (yet ;) ), i can relate to it.  even without knowing the English translation of the song, you would still be able to grasp the message.  English phrases like "everybody knows you tried", "everybody knows it's alright", "you get some right, you get some wrong", "the past is the past", "everybody wins sometimes, everybody knows you lose some" clearly give the idea that it's about facing hardships and feeling exhausted.  just don't give up!  i know it's easier said than done, but let's toughen up, okay?

"I followed my heart. I kept going even tho ppl think I m a fool. But I know wt God has prepared for me, and here I am STILL walking. :)" - Xander (@alexander_0729)

"You are created and fashioned by the Master. He made you just the way you are, and He has a specific and amazing plan for you." - Joel Osteen (@JoelOsteen)

take the message of this song to your heart.

the live version of the song, just to show you the gorgeous members of this group. :p

p/s: i still miss the former members, Xander and Ki Bum, though.  always...but let's move on, okay?

English translation:

sometimes hit, sometimes miss, it’s always like that

just do it right tomorrow

it’s just a small mistake

sometimes bottom, sometimes top, sometimes number one

getting first place

you can only go down anyway

without it, just live without it

it’s just greed you have before you win it...oh

your suffering now is a sign of your hard work

everybody knows you tried

everybody knows it’s alright

you get some right, you get some wrong

although tiring, there will be days to smile

when you fall down, when you get up

although tiring, there will be days to smile

eventually a day to smile will come

if it’s a separation, just let her go

she might show lying tears

maybe it wasn’t destiny

people who have to go, just go

sure being next to them, it might happen...oh

being tired right now is an evidence of your love

everybody knows you tried

everybody knows it’s alright

you get some right, you get some wrong

although tiring, there will be days to smile

when you fall down, when you get up

although tiring, there will be days to smile

eventually a day to smile will come

the past is the past...is the past

previous memories

it’s the past

the long painful days

the past is the past...is the past

the days to forget you

everybody wins sometimes

everybody knows you lose some

you get some right, you get some wrong

although tiring, there will be days to smile

when you fall down, when you get up

although tiring there will be days to smile

eventually a day to smile will come

eventually a day to smile will come

credit: kevinwookissme @ tumblr

Meet...the Fangirl

according to urbandictionary.com, a fangirl/ fanboy is defined as "a person who has a compulsive dedication to a video game series, anime series, and/ or music artist".  here, i would like to introduce to you, a fangirl that i happen to be close with.  ^^  i paid her a visit recently and snapped some photos of her possessions that give clear hints that she's such a fan.  i'm kind of a fangirl too, just so you know.


let the photos tell the story:

OMG..brilliant choice of K-pop group!  ;)  i love this group too!  is this fate~?? xD

she carries this picture in her clear file whenever she attends her classes.   yes, she's still a student.

this is another picture in another clear file.  same group..

a handfan ordered from hyun-seung.com, a South Korean fanclub for one of BEAST's members.

 

Yong Jun Hyung and Jang Hyun Seung~

BEAST (Korean pop) and Arashi (Japanese pop) button badges 

even her wallet has 'B2ST (BEAST)' on it! 

 before you enter her room, you'll be greeted by this 'Welcome to B2ST Airline' poster.

i guess this is kind of like a warning sign for non-fans or those sitting on fences.  like "enter at your own risk".  no biggy, though!

as you enter the room and close the door, there's another poster!

the poster has BEAST on it whereas the 2 little pictures on the right have Arashi on them. 

she's a fan of the CUBE family too!  no wonder we're such good friends!  like..seriously~ 

what a motivating study area! 

Arashi section~ (LOL...section?) 

ow...tok nya beli masa DiGi Live K-pop Party in KL Januari lepas.  aku pun ada tok. 

AMNOS section~

(AMNOS ya akronim surname sidak members dalam Arashi - Aiba-Matsumoto-Ninomiya-Ohno-Sakurai.  harap maklum.) 

members of Arashi.
BTW, 'arashi' literally means 'storm' in Japanese language.  ya la dalam sigek lagu sidak tok ada line "rollin' rollin' goin' rollin'.. we make storm!".  lagu 'Attack It!'.

her drama and movie DVDs/ VCDs collection...mostly Asian dramas or movies.

another box containing DVDs/ VCDs~ 

this box (bigger than the ones shown before) contains CDs/ DVDs/ VCDs of the artistes she supports.  some are actually imported items from Japan and South Korea, and others are Malaysian or Asian version of the albums.

she's also a huge fan of a British pop group, Westlife.  she has been a fan since she was 12, if i'm not mistaken.

okay okay.....so that 'fangirl friend' of mine is really me.  i knew it would be tough to fool some of my friends or family members/ relatives who already know my fandoms. :)  just wanted to fool around a little.  no harm done, right?  ^^v 


more pictures can be found at my So BEAST~~~! and "rollin' rollin' goin' rollin' we make storm.." photo albums on Facebook.

to whom it concerns, i still keep this UniFruit button badge too! ^^

Potential Wedding/ Anniversary Songs

don't get me wrong here. i'm not getting married soon or anything like that. (right?? haha...sott!) it's just that i came across a song that is purely beautiful & randomly thought "hmm...this would make a good wedding song.". then, i tried to think of songs i've already known that would make great wedding songs (or just songs for any love-filled moments).

so, i've come up with this list of songs, which are my personal favourites:

-- 'I'll Be Loving You Forever' by Westlife --

chorus:
"i'll be loving you forever.. deep inside my heart you'll leave me never.. even if you took my heart.. and tore it apart.. i would love you still forever.."

-- 'You're Still the One' by Shania Twain --

chorus:
"you're still the one i run to.. the one that i belong to.. you're still the one i want for life.. you're still the one that i love.. the only one i dream of.. you're still the one i kiss goodnight.."

-- 'Amazed' by Lonestar --

chorus:
"i don't know how you do what you do.. i'm so in love with you.. it just keeps getting better.. i wanna spend the rest of my life.. with you by my side.. forever and ever.. every little thing that you do.. baby i'm amazed by you.."

-- 'Stuck in My Heart' by C21 --

chorus:
"you are stuck in my heart.. and we can go anywhere.. whatever the reason.. you are so stuck in my heart.. like counting a million stars.. for that many reasons you are.."

-- 'When You Look Me in the Eyes' by Jonas Brothers --

chorus:

"when you look me in the eyes.. and tell me that you love me.. everything's alright.. when you're right here by my side.. when you look me in the eyes.. i catch a glimpse of heaven.. i find my paradise.. when you look me in the eyes.."

-- 'When You Tell Me that You Love Me' by Diana Ross & Westlife --

chorus:

"and baby.. every time you touch me.. i become a hero.. i'll make you safe no matter you are.. and bring you.. everything you ask for.. nothing is above me.. i'm shining like a candle in the dark.. when you tell me that you love me.."

now, aren't those songs just lovely~? ada gik ka? share2 la k. peace & love~

몰라요 :: Don't Know :: 知らない :: Sik Tauk :: 不知道

kitak sik tauk..

♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫

- ROMANIZATION -

ireoji mayo

baby geudaeneun mollayo

nae mameul ajikdo geudaeneun mollayo

meomchuji mayo
ijen sigani eobseoyo
jakkuman keojineun nae maeumeul
geudaen moreujyo

haruedo subaek beon
ni saenggakhae moreul kkeol
eojjeom ireokedo nae mam moreuni
haneun su eobtji mwo
naega gobaekhae

hanbal dagagamyeon dubal meoreojijiman
jogeum deo gakkai yeope
kkok buteo seoseo an nwa jullae
oneureun nae mam modu boyeojullae

eojjeom geurido babo gateunji
subaek beoneul nunchil jwodo
nae mameul molla neon
nan hangsang ireonde eojjeom geuri mollayo

jakku tteollyeoyo
maeil geudae saenggakhaeyo
jakkuman keojineun nae maeumeul
geudaen moreujyo

haruedo subaek beon
ni saenggakhae moreul kkeol
eojjeom ireokedo nae mam moreuni
haneun su eobtji mwo
naega gobaekhae

hanbal dagagamyeon dubal meoreojijiman
jogeum deo gakkai yeope
kkok buteo seoseo an nwa jullae
oneureun nae mam modu boyeojullae

eojjeom geurido babo gateunji
subaek beoneul nunchil jwodo
nae mameul molla neon
nan hangsang ireonde eojjeom geuri mollayo

maeil jamdo mot ja na
doraseoseo nal jom bwa
ijebuteo dagaga
neoga naui for my love

ajikdo geudaen mollayo ~oh ~oh

eojjeom geurido babo gateunji
subaek beoneul nunchil jwodo
nae mameul molla neon
nan hangsang ireonde eojjeom geuri mollayo

- ENGLISH TRANSLATION -

don't do this
baby you don't know
you still don't know my heart

don’t stop
we don’t have time now
you don’t know
my feeling for you just keeps growing

hundreds of times a day
i think about you but you don’t know
how can you not know my heart
what if you have to
i must confess

if i step closer, you’ll step back
stand next to me a little closer
close to me so i can’t let go
i want to show you my heart

how can you be so foolish
many times i’ve given you hints
you still don’t know my heart
i’m always saying this but how can you not know

i get nervous
every time i think about you
you don’t know
my feeling for you just keeps growing

hundreds of times a day
i think about you
how can you not know my feelings
what if have you to
i must confess

if i step closer, you’ll step back
stand next to me a little closer
close to me so i can’t let go
i want to show you my heart

how can you be so foolish
many times i’ve given you hints
you still don’t know my heart
i’m always saying this but how can you not know

now i can’t sleep everyday
turn around and look at me
i’m going to go closer
you’re worthy for my love

but you still don’t know ~oh ~oh

how can you be so foolish
many times i’ve given you hints
you still don’t know my heart
i’m always saying this but how can you not know

♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫ ♪ ♫

i LOVE this song. i love the group too. they're A Pink from A CUBE Entertainment, a sister agency of CUBE Entertainment. remember CUBE, my favourite South Korean talent agency? ^^ so, it's kind of natural for me to have the tendency to be supportive of groups or solo acts that come from CUBE & A CUBE.

oh BTW, this song pretty much describes how i'm feeling right now.

H-O-P-E

no matter how hard things are, no matter how down you feel, no matter how many times you fall, no matter how tired you've become...

never lose hope. at least not so easily.

i know it's easier said than done, but just promise that you'll endure things patiently. at least try. i'll do the same.

:)

here's my little 'hope' tattoo. it's fake tattoo, BTW. i like it.

here's 'Lights Go On Again' by my favourite K-pop group, BEAST. listen to the lyrics (read the translation).

♥♥ 嵐 Therapy ♥♥

i finally charged my Windows Mobile that had been battery-flat for days (or weeks, i think). i used to insert a phone SIM card in it, but later i just use it to listen to songs or occasionally watch videos that are stored in it. and i enjoy listening to the songs, mostly Japanese..wait, all Japanese :D, to help me chill and be happy. and more than 90% are Arashi's songs. i can listen to them the whole day! but of course, i can't exactly do that 'cos the battery will be back to 0% after using it non-stop for hours.

jya...i just want to say that it feels nice to have the chance to undergo what i call "嵐 therapy". apart from listening to their songs, i also watch their uplifting, funny videos and have good looks at their gorgeous pictures. but the best is when i browse through their pictures that i have while listening to their songs using the earphone. sono kimochi ga daisuki desu! ^^ all thanks to DVDs, laptops, photobooks...and so on. hontou ni arigatou!

"ROLLIN' ROLLIN' GOIN' ROLLIN'! WE MAKE STORM!"

(from the song "Attack It!")

so, dear storm, please be around longer. when you said "gonin de iru, zutto iru.", i believed you. still do. ra-bu~ ;)

♪♫ Kaze ni fukare iku dake sa ♪♫

Title: To Be Free

Artist: Arashi [Priscilla's favourite ;)]

ROMAJI LYRICS:

Nagareru kumo ni akogareta bokura
Saegiru mono nado nani hitotsu nai
Kioku no naka ni kizanda sora no iro wa
Ano hi no you ni, kawaranu you ni
(Doko e yukou ka? Mada minu basho he)
Toki wa tomaranai

Te wo nobashite

**
Kawaita mama bokura wa kakedashitanda
Gomakasenai kokoro ni kidzuita kara
Nani mo kazarazu sono mama de
Kaze ni fukare iku dake sa　

To be free

Hizashi no naka de waraiatta bokura
Mujaki na koe ga ima mo hibiiteru
Afureru hodo no omoi wa asu ni mukai
Kagayaku you ni kawaranu you ni
(Hitori janai sa, namida nugueba)
Taisetsu na mono ni kidzuku no darou

**
Sukitootta mama bokura wa yume egaitanda
Akiramenai taiyou yori kirameku kara
Nagashita ase mo sono mama de
Hikari motome iku dake sa　

To be free

Furikaeru koto mo dekizu ni
Hashirinukete kita bokura
Nobori kudari kurikaeshita (Yeah)
Sore wa toki ni amaku horonigai

**
Kawaita mama bokura wa kakedashitanda
Gomakasenai kokoro ni kidzuita kara
Nani mo kazarazu sono mama de　

(To be free)
Sukitootta mama bokura wa yume egaitanda
Akiramenai taiyou yori kirameku kara
Nagashita ase mo sono mama de

**
Kawaita mama bokura wa kakedashitanda
Gomakasenai kokoro ni kidzuita kara
Nani mo kazarazu sono mama de
Kaze ni fukare iku dake sa　

To be free

To be free
To be free

-----------------------------------------------------------------

ENGLISH TRANSLATION:

We admired the flowing clouds
Nothing at all obstructing them
The colors of the sky we engraved in our memories
Are like that day and we hope it won't change
(Where should we go? To a place we haven't seen yet)
Time won't stop　

Reach out your hand

**
We started running even though we were thirsty
Because we realized we wouldn't let our hearts be deceived
Without enhancing anything just as we are
Simply going where the wind takes us

To be free

We laughed together in the sunlight
Our innocent voices are resounding even now
An overflowing amount of wishes that face tomorrow
Hoping they will shine, hoping they won't change
(You're not alone, so wipe your tears)
I think you'll realize what's important

**
We painted dreams even though we'd become transparent
Because we'll shine brighter than the unfaltering sun
Even leaving our sweat as it is
Simply searching for the light

To be free

Unable to look over our shoulders
We ran through to the end
Repeatedly going up and down (Yeah)
Those times were sometimes sweet, sometimes bittersweet

**
We started running even though we were thirsty
Because we realized we wouldn't let our hearts be deceived
Without enhancing anything, just as we are

(To be free)
We painted dreams even though we'd become transparent
Because we'll shine brighter than the unfaltering sun
Even leaving our sweat as it is

**
We started running even though we were thirsty
Because we realized we wouldn't let our hearts be deceived
Without enhancing anything, just as we are
Simply going where the wind takes us

To be free

To be free
To be free

i've fallen in love with this song. this honest enlightening song.

and it's the soundtrack for Sho's Mitsuya Cider CM. ^^

Sho...why so angelic?? #.#

Keep the Faith!

i haven't been listening to KAT-TUN or any other Johnny's apart from Arashi for quite some time.

just want to post this great song by KAT-TUN. it's called "Keep the Faith". i love the message, and it's the theme song for Yukan Club, one of my favourite J-dramas ever.

(not a new song, not a new drama, FYI)

To Be Free??

let's forget for a while the fact that my future career isn't determined yet. yeah i can be pretty indecisive sometimes. go figure! but i'll keep my faith and know that i'll find my way eventually (but it better be soon enough).

OK! now onto the fun side of life.....guess what? you know (or you don't) that Arashi's 30th single entitled "Monster" was released on May 19th. and it was a hit! i love it! so i read a recent update on this amazing 5-bunch, and found out that they'll be releasing their 31st single on July 7th!!! that's very soon! is it even possible??? in less than 2 months, can 2 singles be released consecutively?? and rest assure, the 31st single is going to be goooooood as well. it has a catchy pop tune, i heard. i haven't listened to the preview yet. WOW! they just keep it coming.

2 singles in 2 months??? *i'm still in the state of disbelief* oh..the title of the upcoming single is "To Be Free".

here is Arashi~

aren't they lovely? *starstruck*

and you know what? it just hit me...maybe this is some kind of a sign. i mean, the title itself is "To Be Free", so i have this crazy thought telling me that maybe it's time for me "to be free" from something i've been in all this while. maybe i am meant to not move on with this path and "to be free" from what's not meant for me.

the thing is...as i got myself into it from the beginning, i grew fonder towards it. i came to really like the field, even when it's SUPER challenging. also, for some reasons -.-", quite a number of people (e.g. relatives, family friends, former schoolmates) actually knew what field i've been pursuing. and they kept on mentioning it every time we met. well, it's nice but i'm not the kind of person who loves to let the whole world know every detail about me for no reason. i'm just not. but if they HAPPEN to find out, that's another story.

well, anyway...we'll see where i'll end up at. i'm sure i'll be fine. God, continue to be with me and keep me on the right path.

...............

back to the better news, YAY for the highly anticipated single release form my ever favourite J-pop group, "the Storm"! ^o^v

hmm...to be free...

p/s: i'll explain in a bit more details on the future career changing decision in the coming post. maybe the next one.