Malaysian Film, Korean Setting

Blog Contest

by Korea Plaza KL

Come up with a Malaysian musical film in a Korean setting, and what do we get?  A movie that I must check out!  Even in the midst of preparing for my university's final examination, I can't help but to take some time to watch the movie and write a blog post for a contest based on that movie.  It is always nice to see our local producers or directors embarking on a setting outside of our own country but maintaining the Malaysian aspects of a movie.  So, what is 'Aku Ada, Kau Ada??' all about?  Here is the trailer for those who did not get to watch it yet.  The main characters are played by actress Yana Samsudin (playing Tina) and actor Shaheizy Sam (playing Nordin), and this film was directed by Rahila Ali.

Now, onto the contest questions...

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1) Name two places in the movie where Tina and Nordin constantly clash with each other in Korea.

Even though a number of places are featured in the movie, the two places that I found to be the "meeting points" where Tina and Nordin often bump into each other are Kyung Hee University (Seoul campus) and Nami Island.

Kyung Hee University (Seoul campus)

Nordin is a second-year student at this university.  He made it his "resolution" to be seen as a cool guy but whenever the spotlight is on him, he starts to feel giddy and eventually throws up.  Tina is placed at the same university under an anger management programme called "99 Hari Senyum" (Smile for 99 Days).  Starting from the first moment that the two clash with each other when Nordin's reckless driving almost hits Tina who happens to be in the way, it can be seen that they often clash at the area near the water fountain in front of Kyung Hee University's administration building.

Nami Island

Have you ever watched a 2002 Korean drama entitled 'Winter Sonata'?  If you have, you would notice that some scenes in this movie were filmed at the same place.  The place is Nami Island, an islet with a very eye-catching scenery.  For those who have watched the movie ('Aku Ada, Kau Ada???'), I am sure a lot of you will agree that the most meaningful meetings between Tina and Nordin happen at the tree lanes of Nami Island.  Who wouldn't be mesmerised by the ever breathtaking view of pathways with trees and shrubs on both sides?  Purely beautiful (and romantic)~

2) If I have a flight ticket to Korea, I will...

... do the following in order to utilise the chance that I've been waiting for.

i - Polish my Korean language
I've always enjoyed learning about Asian cultures.  Learning languages other than my country's is part of it.  I haven't got the chance to join any Korean language classes but I've been learning the language on my own with the help of online communities, books, and dictionaries.  I can say that I'm gradually improving at my own pace.  My effort in learning this beautiful language shall continue.  As long as I don't give up, I'll be fluent enough someday.

ii - Visit Kyung Hee University

Thanks to the movie, I've become interested to know more about Kyung Hee University.  It seems like the university is a panoramic place to visit.  As a university student, I know for a fact that "university life" is very much different from "school life" or "working life".  It is a phase in one's life that needs to be seized and cherished.  Seeing from the movie and from posts by other individuals, Kyung Hee University indeed has a surrounding that is unique and captivating.  It is a private university that offers quite a wide range of courses for undergraduates and graduates, both domestic and international.

It's a pretty cool university, isn't it?

Click here and you'll be directed to the official website of the university.

iii - Explore Lotte World

Of course, I won't miss the chance to go to Lotte World!  I'm excited just thinking about it.  This place is perfect for entertainment, sightseeing, and shopping.  Going with your family or friends will multiple the fun and satisfaction.

This photo of Lotte World is courtesy of TripAdvisor (NatL3)

This photo of Lotte World is courtesy of TripAdvisor (missjess85)

This photo of Lotte World is courtesy of TripAdvisor (kisetsu)

This photo of Lotte World is courtesy of TripAdvisor (kisetsu)

This photo of Lotte World is courtesy of TripAdvisor (Lynne000)

This photo of Lotte World is courtesy of TripAdvisor (Lynne000)

This photo of Lotte World is courtesy of TripAdvisor (SETYADARMA)

So, who wants to visit Lotte World with me?!  Raise your hands!

Click here to see the official website of Lotte World.

iv - Stop by at cool cafes

I've heard and read that there are pretty cool cafes in Korea, particularly around Seoul.  The cafes are not only known for their beverages or meals but also their ambience.  It would be a pleasure to step my feet in some of the cafes that the people around me have been talking about.  The cafes that I would love to go to are Coffee of Dream (가베 두림), Coffee Smith, Star Cafe Miss Lee (별다방 미스리), Hello Kitty Cafe, and Cube Studio Cafe.

Coffee of Dream

345-13, Gasan-dong, Geumcheon-gu

02 562 8268

Click to go to the website.

Coffee Smith

541-7, Sinsa-dong, Gangnam-gu

02 3446 9383

Click to go to the website.

Star Cafe Miss Lee

144, Gwanghun-dong, Jongno-gu

02 739 0939

1-74, Dongsung-dong, Jongno-gu

02 747 0939

199-1, Euljiro 2-ga, Jung-gu

02 755 0939

Click to go to the website.

Hello Kitty Cafe

358-112, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu

02 6326 6500

Click to go to the website.

Cube Studio Cafe

Cheongdam-dong

I'm a huge supporter of Cube Entertainment, the agency that manages BEAST, 4Minute, G.NA, and BTOB.  So, going to the cafe that Cube Entertainment came up with would be more than just a normal cafe visit to me.

v - Go to Kwangjang Market
Why would I miss the chance to go to 광장 시장 (Kwangjang Market)?  To me, it's one of the places that a visitor must go to in order to experience how it's like being in a Korean market.  I want to try the food sold there and probably buy some souvenirs to bring back home.  I might even have a chat with one of the 아줌마 (aunt) or 아주씨 (uncle) at any of the stalls there.  Even with my broken Korean skills, I can still start a casual conversation, can't I?

6-1, Yeji-dong, Jongno-gu

02 2267 0291

Click to go to the website.

vi - Blog about my awesome trip

What good is a great trip if it isn't shared, right?  Especially since I have a blog, I'll be more than happy to tell others about what I have experienced in Korea.  Through accounts on the places I have visited and food I have tried, accompanied by related pictures, I hope that others will be able to be part of my trip through reading my post.  Blogging about it can also be a way for me to preserve the wonderful memories I've made.  I can always look back and reminisce the joyful days.

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Thank you for reading this!  Best wishes!

There's Something About 서은광

Yes, there's something about 서은광 that gives me a tingly feeling every time I see him in a video or a picture.  You know, that kind of churning feeling inside that instantly makes you have a certain reaction upon seeing someone or something?  In Korean language, it would be described as "두근 두근".  That's "dugeun dugeun", pronounced as "du-gun du-gun".  In English, you can call it "thump thump" or "thumping" for short.  Like seriously...it's not just having 'butterflies in the stomach' kind of thing.  If I may alter that phrase, it would be 'butterflies in the heart' in my case.  It's because I feel more warmth in my heart rather than my stomach when I think about 은광이.  (Haha...somehow the sentence sounds funny.  "More warmth in my heart"??  xD )  And it's not exactly the same as the normal situations where I get excited on my own when I see other namja idols who catch my eye.  My friends and family know well enough how I am when I get excited because of those eye candies (but I see more than their outward appearances, believe me).  Really, it's a little different.  I don't know why yet.  You may say that it's nothing unusual especially since I'm a fan of the group BTOB who is a junior group of BEAST.  So, I'll try to keep silent and post about it instead.  ^o^

[Credit: Glitter Boy]

// Please do not edit fantaken photo. //

I've come up with several reasons why 은광 has a special spot in my heart.  (P/S - BEAST's 현승 has been staying in my heart too ever since I knew BEAST.  Just FYI.)  It's not very hard for me to list out some of the things that I find captivating about this currently blonde guy.  (P/S again - He bleached his hair blonde for the group's debut and his hair remains bleached with occasional variation of pinkish shade or lighter tone.)

Reason #1

His Refreshing Look
I put this as my first reason because I was first attracted to 은광 before I heard him sing or saw him dance since he had not debuted yet at that time.  The first time I saw 은광 (not live, just in a video ^^) was in the sitcom 'I Live in Cheongdam-dong' where he played his character as a member of a 5-guy group of aspiring singers.  The others who played the characters of the remaining members of the group in the sitcom are also in the same agency, Cube Entertainment, in real life, not in the sitcom.  Although I didn't watch the sitcom, I watched clips of this particular group compiled by fans.  From there, I started noticing 은광 and I was drawn to the refreshing vibe that I got from him even though I didn't know his name at that time.  Then, the group BTOB officially debuted and I got the chance to watch their debut showcase live on YouTube.  In the showcase, BTOB members were introduced one by one in a fashion runway style.  은광 was the first to come out and I was *_* 'ed by his smooth yet subtle move as he walked towards the front of the stage.  His gaze shot right through the laptop screen and caused me to +_+ .  And then he smiled, making me #_# .  Yeah, I can't find the words to substitute those emoticons right now.  Can you help me?

By the way, some have said that 은광 resembles 현승 but I didn't realise that.  I still don't see the close resemblance of those two.  It's funny because 현승 happens to be my bias in BEAST.  Do they really resemble one another in any way?  Hmm...maybe.

Reason #2
His Vocals

Have you heard him sing?  If  you haven't, you should.  And prepare to be amazed.  He's definitely one of the best vocalists ever existing on this planet.  It's not just my opinion, it has been said so many times by many individuals.  He himself knows that too and he aims to become one of the greatest singers known.  I would love to learn how he can control his voice projection and breathing technique.  Teach me, 은광이~  On a side note (since this post is about 은광), the whole of BTOB members, which consists of seven members altogether, are undeniably talented in singing, rapping, and also dancing.  Acting can be in it too but that's not their focus right now.  Let them be the BTOB that serenades fans with their voices and excites fans with their moves.  So, BTOB really is a group that is well equipped with impressive talents that can do wonders if polished and maintained in the long run.

Reason #3

His Dance

Who isn't attracted to people who can dance wonderfully, right?  But 은광's moves when he dances captured me (as if he didn't capture me already way before I saw him dance) like an arrow that was steadily released from its bow and found its way to me.  Every person has his or her own style or tendency when dancing.  은광's style is by far one of my favourites.  Just like how he was "smooth yet subtle" when he walked the runway during BTOB's debut showcase, he does the same every time he dances.  I don't know if anyone else realises it but I seem to notice the extra smoothness that he has when he dances.  Okay, I shall not talk more about this because you might not be able to imagine it well yet I'm the only one envisioning it perfectly and being crazy all by myself.

Reason #4

His Brotherly Love with BTOB Members

I love it when members of a group get along well and looks after one another like best friends or close siblings.  BTOB is one of the groups that have great bonds with each other.  They remind me of BEAST members who are close with each other and has each other's back.  In fact in a survey conducted by a TV programme (I think), BEAST was voted by fellow entertainers as the group with the best teamwork.  BTOB made it in the top list too!  And A Pink too, from A Cube Entertainment.  I'm so proud of these CUBE talents.  :')  은광 isn't just the leader of BTOB.  He's the big brother, which makes prefect sense since he's the oldest among the seven.  Oh, did you know that the seven members of BTOB share one bedroom with three bunk beds?  The youngest member, 성재, once said that it allows them to become closer but in the morning, their washroom becomes a war zone.  Cute!

Reason #5

His Giggle

I'm so in love with 은광이's giggle that I recorded his short but contagious giggle from their debut showcase and saved it in my phone.  Now, the recorded audio is in my Galaxy Tab too.  Enough said!

Reason #6

His Pronunciation

은광 might not be very fluent in English yet but he's getting there.  His English pronunciation might not be the best out of all idols but he's really not bad.  As a matter of fact, I like how he pronounces some English words.  It's like hearing a Korean speaking in simple English and then suddenly a particular word is pronounced so beautifully in an accent that it makes you think "Wait?  Was that the same person for a second there?" when you hear him speak.  It doesn't apply to every English word that he says but just some of them.  From his singing and interviews, some of the words that he has pronounced remarkably well (according to me) are "pain", "point (from "point of view")", "pursue", and "leader".  Peniel, teach him more!

You know what?  The list can go on because I can be as detailed and thorough as I want to but I'll have some mercy and stop here.  ^^  So, those are the top reasons why I adore you-should-know-who-by-now.

[Credit: btob-confessions.tumblr.com]

This was requested by me, actually.  I'm not kidding.  I requested for it about a week after BTOB debuted.

Thank you for your time and please support our blooming love.  What the...  LOL.  I'm just being me.  Okay, bye for now!

K.O.R.E.A., The Song

: :  A Supporting Entry for Touch Korea Tour Blog Contest (Korea Plaza KL)  : :

Hello!
This is my supporting entry for Touch Korea Tour Blog Contest, which I create to complement my previously submitted main entry.
Click here to read my main entry if you have not.

For this supporting entry, I've decided to make a rendition of Nat King Cole's ever popular song called 'L.O.V.E.' and turn it into my version called 'K.O.R.E.A.'.  What is special about this rendition is that it sums up exactly what Korea means to me in a short and straight-forward song.

I hope you enjoy listening to it.  Even better, why not sing along?

[Tip: If you want to listen to the audio clearly, you may stop the embedded background music of this blog, which is located on the left panel, by clicking the pause symbol button or muting the music.]

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Lyrics:

K is for how KEEN you make me feel

O is oh so ORNAMENTAL scene

R is REFRESHING

E is EVERLASTING

A is anyone who loves you keeps ANTICIPATING

Korea, you are the one I see

Korea, you make me feel at ease

K.O.R.E.A., the way your name rings in the air

Korea for you and me

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So, these are precisely what the alphabets represent:

K for Keen

The shining star power and quality in Korea often makes fans feel excited about discovering what more Korea has to offer.

O for Ornamental

Places in Korea delight visitors with enchanting and mesmerising settings and decorations.

R for Refreshing

The delicacies that are hard to find outside of Korea make enjoying them in Korea that much more fulfilling.

E for Everlasting

Younger generations can still be entertained by Korean traditions that continue to be preserved.

A for Anticipating

Local and international fans of Korea never get tired of waiting for the day when they can get closer to the aesthetics of Korea.

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For your information, I'm also a participant of Touch Korea Tour Video Contest.
The mission that I chose to do is "Watch the [M/V]Touch Korea Tour or listen to the Touch Korea Song and make your own version of it."

I Resorted to Pain Killers

Quoting the chorus of BTOB's 'Secret (Insane)', ♪♫ You make me go insane.. You give me so much PAIN..

That was pretty much how I've been feeling these past few days.  It's a physiological matter, though.  So, I couldn't have avoided it no matter how much I wanted to.

Before you get the wrong idea and freak out, thinking that I'm really going insane due to having to deal with so much pain, let me clarify it.

Since Monday morning, I've been having abdominal cramps at my lower abdomen.  At first, it didn't really bother me because I thought it was just the time of the month (which should be kind of strange since I've just had it literally two weeks ago).  As the sullen Monday morning went on and I was in the middle of one of my classes, the cramping felt more intense and lasting.  It made me feel so uncomfortable that I decided not to attend the afternoon class.  When I got home, I rested at the couch for a while.  Ironically, lying down made me feel more uncomfortable.  So, I kept changing my position but it came to no avail.  I started to worry.....not due to the fact that I'm in physical pain, but I was worried that I might not be able to get my piling assignments and mid-term revisions done.  *Sigh*  Life is hard, you know.  I had several glasses of warm water with the hope that the warmth would make my abdominal muscles more relaxed, resulting in less pain.  Sadly, I couldn't feel any changes, or even if that helped a little bit, I might not have noticed it because the pain was just too distracting.  So, the rest of the day went on with me battling against the cramps that I kept thinking would go away voluntarily.  It was already night time and I wasn't feeling any better.  Earlier on, when I was texting a friend (or was it a family member?), I faced a difficulty because my hands were slightly shaking.  Must be the pain.  It was frustrating.  I decided to call it a day even though the night was still young (in my normal personal time zone) since there was nothing much that I could do even if I stayed awake.  Before hitting my lovely bed, I consumed Panadol Menstrual, pink-coloured pain killer pills that were readily available in the fridge.  I wasn't sure if taking up those pills would ease the pain, but I thought why not.  After that, I went to bed.....but I didn't really sleep.  I couldn't!  As mentioned earlier, I felt more uncomfortable when lying down.  How was I supposed to rest if I couldn't even lie down?!!  I kept moving here and there to find a close-to-comfortable position.  At one point, I found that sitting on the floor with my head on the bed (like it's a table) was more comfortable than lying on the bed itself.

In the morning, I woke up from my not-really sleep and went downstairs at around 5.  The first thing I did was taking up more pain killers.  No worries, I didn't over-consume them by exceeding the suggested dosage.  After that, I went back to bed because it wasn't my turn to take bath and get ready yet.  Time passed by and I couldn't even get up because of the cramps.  I then informed my friends that I would be staying at home for that day (yesterday).  Yesterday went on pretty much the same as the day before.  I couldn't do anything productive and was struggling with the feeling of discomfort and pain that came around uninvited every now and then.  If it were a person, I would totally condemn it and curse it with words that I don't even understand.  Sorry, it wasn't me, it was my painful soul talking (or writing?).  I had a warm glass of Milo to comfort my tummy.  Even though it was temporary, at least it worked for that moment.

This morning, I was determined to attend the class.  It was just one class, anyway.  I felt a little better.  To make sure that I wouldn't be bothered off-guard by the cramps (Imagine getting cramps attack while driving....not fun!), I took a couple of pain killers after my light breakfast.  I managed to go through the morning with just slight feeling of heaviness and aching in my abdomen.  Now I'm home.  I'm starting to feel that the effect of the pain killers is wearing off bit by bit.  Please don't make me take up more~  I have mid-term tests and assignments to get done this week!  Have mercy~

Look Beyond the Hallyu Wave

: :  An Entry for Touch Korea Tour Blog Contest (Korea Plaza KL)  : :

This post consists of two parts - how Korea inspires me, and why I should be picked to join Touch Korea Tour 2012.

Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the endearing Hallyu wonder.  Enjoy!

-- Okay, let me admit it here that before I became interested in Korea, the country, I was first mesmerised by the stars from Korea, particularly the singers as well as the actors.  In fact, the very first group of Korean singers that I got hooked to was BEAST from Cube Entertainment.  Like I always said, it was "destined" that I conveniently took the time and effort to sit back and watch BEAST's pre-debut documentary when I happened to come across the promotional advertisement about it.  There was something about the members' humility and dedication that made me feel attached to them.  The next thing I knew, I started to buy their albums and merchandise.

Even though BEAST is my number one K-pop group, I figured out that I am indeed a K-pop fan in general.  When I see any K-pop performances, I pay attention and instinctively cheer the performers on.  I also enjoy watching Korean movies and dramas.  From my several years of being a fan of Korean pop culture, I have been noticing a center value that the stars possess - aura.  Other people might have different terms to describe it but that's the word I'm using.  Aura is like an auspicious energy that is emitted from within an individual, right?  Korean artists seem to know how and when to flaunt their charismatic aura.  This is likely due to the enforcement and training emphasis that Korean talent management companies take very seriously.

The entertainment industry in Korea is well-bloomed and it keeps growing.  Of course, many have already known the "Big Three" of Korea's talent management companies - SM Entertainment, YG Entertainment, and JYP Entertainment.  Apart from these three companies, other companies are also getting active in their artists' development and promotions.  Those who are not fans might be wondering why international fans are so into these artists even though they speak and sing in a foreign language.  The answer is pretty simple - fans notice and appreciate the constant hard work that the artists portray in order to provide entertainment to their fans, be it their Korean fans or international fans, while doing things that they have always been passionate about.  From these diligent stars, I have learned an important lesson on perseverance.  Life may throw you lemons at times but what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger.

-- I'm sure many will agree that Korean language is very much different from English language.  They don't just differ in terms of alphabets and words but also in their sentence structures.  Since English is the international language, a lot of people are already used to the subject-predicate pattern of English sentences.  Non-Koreans may find it quite tricky to learn Korean sentence structure, not because it's more complex than English sentence structure but because it's actually simpler and more straight forward than what English-speaking individuals are used to.  Yes, you've read that right.  Korean sentence structure is not complicated. To demonstrate what I mean by that, I'll provide a few examples.  Take note that I am not a certified Korean language instructor or specialist, though.  I've been learning it on my own with the help of books, dictionaries, and online communities.  Worry not, I will not put examples that I, myself, can't explain confidently.


In English: "I am a singer."
In Korean: "나는 가수 입니다."  (Na-neun kasu ibnida.)
where 나(는) = I, 가수 = singer, 입니다 = am


In English: "My younger brother is cute."
In Korean: "내 남동생이 귀엽습니다."  (Nae namdongsaeng-i kwiyeopsubnida.) 
where 내 = my, 남동생(이) = younger brother,  귀엽 = cute, 습니다 = is

In English: "My friends went to a karaoke place."
In Korean: "내 친구들은 노래방에 갔다." (Nae chingudeul-eun noraebang-e katsda.)
where 내 = my, 친구들(은) = friends, 노래방(에) = karaoke room/ place, 갔다 = went

In English: "I like that boy group the most."
In Korean: "나는 그 보이그룹가 제일 좋아해요." (Na-neun geu boi geurub-ga jeil johahaeyo.)
where 나(는) = I, 그 = that, 보이그룹(가) = boy group, 제일 = the most, 좋아해요 = like

See the difference?  The verb is put at the end in a Korean sentence.  I find this interesting.  Why?  When you look at the structure carefully, it's like the sentence unveils the most important point towards the end, like a climax.  You  know, when someone is talking to us about something, we listen and anticipate the main point of that someone's sentence, don't we?  Even in an English sentence, when someone tells you "Last night, I painted a portrait of myself.", your initial reaction upon hearing the sentence would most likely be "Oh, you painted last night!".  Similarly, when someone tells you "My dog ran away while I was bringing it out for a walk this morning.", you would respond "Oh dear!  It ran away?".  Therefore, I think that it is fair to say that in most conversations that we go through daily, the verb makes up the most meaning.  So, do you see the idea here?  In a Korean sentence, we save the best for last.

Have you ever noticed how "melodic" Korean speakers sound like when they speak?  I'm referring to casual conversations, not very formal ones.  They have this distinctive tone, especially towards the end of their words or sentences.  This kind of tone makes them sound extra adorable and engaging.
Here are a few examples of typical Korean tones:

"What should I do?"

"Really?"

"How cute~"

"Oops!"

"I got it."

"Hello!"

-- Another unique thing about Korea is its writing system.  Instead of using the common Roman alphabets, Korean language uses its very own hangul characters.  Again, I can say that reading and writing in hangul characters are not that difficult.

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What's important is that you practise bit by bit every now and then.  Sooner or later, you'll get used to the characters and they won't seem so foreign and scary anymore.

Here's my very own hangul exercise book.  ^^

-- Food, glorious food!   When learning about another country's culture, the food is one of the must-know things that we should find out about, right?  Korea has plenty of delicious cuisines.  So, I'll just mention some of my personal favourite ones.

- Nurungji -

[Annie @ bonappegeek.com]

"Nurungji is the nutty crunchy flavorful crust that cradles the rice as it cooks. (Annie, 2006)"

- Tteokbokki -

[monikazhoon @ koreataste.org]

"The original tteokbokki was a stir-fried dish consisting of garaetteok (cylinder-shaped tteok) combined with a variety of ingredients, such as beef, mung bean sprouts, green onions, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, and onions, and seasoned with soy sauce. (monikazhoon, 2011)"

- Bulgogi -

[Jaden Hair @ steamykitchen.com]

"Bulgogi is paper-thin slices of rib-eye, marinated. (Hair, 2007)"

- Kimchi Jjigae -

 [Kevin @ kevineats.com]

"Kimchi jjigae, basically a spicy stew of kimchi, tofu, and scallions. (Kevin, 2009)"

-- I'm also attracted to the fashion style of Koreans, especially youngsters.  My idea of a Korean-style outfit is "cunning and comfy".  In other words, an outfit is best when it makes the one wearing it look cuddly cute, and at the same time, the outfit has to make one feel free to do whatever he or she plans to do.  This is my personal preference, though.  I know that different people have different views and fashion taste.

I don't own a lot of Korean-inspired outfits for now, but I would love to have more in the near future.

~~ When it comes to getting things done, I practise the "all or nothing" concept.  I would only be able to produce above-average results when my heart is in it.  It's not any different with fangirl-ing.  [Fangirl-ing: A term used by fangirls, which refers to the commitment that they willingly get themselves into when supporting their favourite stars.]  So, my point here is that I will put my heart into everything that I do if it is about things that I am passionate about.

~~ Like many fans, being given the precious opportunity to step my foot on Korea's ground would be a dream-come-true.  To make it even better, this Touch Korea Tour programme adds sparkles to it.  The chosen ones would have the chance to travel to one of the most captivating countries in the world, and learn more about the culture that makes the country so fascinating.  Letting go of this opportunity would be simply foolish.

~~ I am fortunate enough to become part of the staff members of a couple of K-pop fansites in Malaysia.  It may not look like a big deal to some, but knowing that we can joyfully and voluntarily contribute to the on-going and growth of a fanbase is a fulfilling thought.  The fansites that I'm currently involved in are MYB2UTY and MYBTOB.  Sometimes I wonder, what else can I do for the other fans in the fanbase?  Updating or sharing information is crucial, but if I can contribute more, that would be a whole lot better, wouldn't it?  The word "value" came to my mind.  Now, how does this word relate to anything that I've been writing about?  This is the answer - if I, or any other staff member as well as regular member, could add value to the information and activities that our fansites carry out, it would make the fanbase that much more meaningful and functional.  Sharing about the country where our favourite stars live is a valuable thing to do.  What better way to do it than going to the country and learning more about it first-hand? 

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That is all from me for this special blog post.
Until we meet again~ 뿅~

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Watch this video and be entertained! :)
I'd like to apologise in advance if it doesn't reach your expectation. *Bow*  But please give it a chance.  Thank you!

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I intentionally didn't upload this on my personal YouTube account to avoid confusions while the contest period is still on.  Maybe someday I will upload it.

Love~~