[K Indie] NELL _ 소멸탈출/The great escape/ 消滅脱出
‘The Great Escape’ was NELL’s follow up track of their album, “Newton’s Apple’. The title song is called “Four Times Around The Sun’. Unlike its title track, ‘The Great Escape’ includes more of a rock vibe, with drum beats and electric guitars leading ahead. NELL’s vocalist especially brings out the best charms of the song, making it a good song to listen along to.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-i8S0Mhr9M
LeeSsang (리쌍) – 주마등 (Feat. MI-WOO)
In anticipation for LeeSsang’s new album, 주마등 (Kaleidoscope) was pre-released as a digital single, further adding excitement towards Leessang’s long-awaited comeback. 주마등 (Kaleidoscope) is an artistic sense and sensibility of a mystical attraction. We start to draw melodies of Gary speaking the language of his superior force which can represent a real value from this song once again exerting ‘ kaleidoscope ‘. It also featured Gary’s raps and unchanging soul sensibilities of Gil’s vocals, along with the funny charm boys decorated climax female vocal MI-WOO (Wu), adding a harmony of illusions.
In 2010, there was a group called CO-ED SCHOOL, which was the only co-ed kpop group at the time. They debuted with a few tracks, until they decided to make male and female subunits. Thus, 5DOLLS and SPEED were created.
The original 5DOLLS consisted of the four original females of CO-ED SCHOOL, Lee Soo-mi, Heo Chan-mi, Ryu Hyo Young and Jin Hye-won, and the addition of a new member Seo Eun-kyo. In 2011, they released two promotional tracks, ‘입술자국 (Lip Stains)’ and ‘너 말이야 (Your Words)’. As they are under MBK Entertainment (formerly known as Core Contents Media), they did release heavily story-plot-based music videos, following their labelmates, T-ARA.
Unfortunately, due to lesser popularity, 5DOLLS did not receive the attention needed to reach stardom. After promoting their last song as 5DOLLS, ‘Like This or That’, a long haitus, member changes, and a new name, F-VE DOLLS was created.
On March 2015, MBK Entertainment announced the disbandment of F-VE DOLLS (formerly 5DOLLS).
아닌 나
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLLEBzl4P8A
[Underrated Kpop] 서영은 (Seo Young Eun) _ 혼자가 아닌 나 (I’m Not Alone)
Although 서영은 (Seo Young Eun) is not a familiar name, she is a notable OST singer and has sung one of the infamous OSTs in the Korean drama industry. The OST, ‘혼자가 아닌 나 (I’m Not Alone)’, is from the MBC Wed/Thurs drama, “눈사람 (Snowman/Snowflakes)” starring Gong Hyo Jin, Jo Jae Hyun, Oh Yeon Soo, and Kim Jae Won. Although the drama itself was not a big success, ‘혼자가 아닌 나 (I’m Not Alone)’ is one track that will not disappoint anyone.
For more information on the drama “눈사람 (Snowman)”, check out Koreandrama.org
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[MV] INFINITE (인피니트) – BAD
Infinite is back with their mini 5th album, “Reality”. The album includes 7 tracks, including their title track, ‘BAD’. INFINITE does not disappoint its fans with their risk-taking new sounds, perfect choreography, and thrilling music video. INFINITE unfortunately will promote for a short moment, as they have their world tour to prepare for. ‘Bad’ is a track that definitely pleases listeners who waited long for the return of all INFINITE members.
[MV] 갓세븐 (GOT7) – 딱 좋아 (Just Right)
GOT7 is back with their new song ‘딱 좋아 (Just Right)’! This time, they revealed their “pocket boy” charms, which proved to be appealing to their fans. ‘딱 좋아 (Just Right)’ is from a male’s perspective of how girls should be confident with their appearance, as they are “just right”. GOT7 was able to please their fans with fresh, innocent, yet charming appeals.
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[K Variety] Yoo Jae Suk’s cover of BIGBANG’s BAE BAE
(무한도전/Infinity Challenge)
In the latest episode of 무한도전 (Infinity Challenge) (20150711), the members and the artists had to make their partner choices. As a way to appeal to the crowd, Yoo Jae Suk attempted to sing to BIGBANG’s BAE BAE, which brought big laughter to the spectators, especially GD and TAEYANG. The highlight was when TOP’s rap part started, and to the viewers’ surprise, Yoo Jae Suk managed to copy TOP’s tone to his every movements, especially his eyes, which brought big laughter to the spectators. Yoo Jae Suk also managed to mimic Seungri’s tone as well, creating further amusement to others. GD and TAEYANG even complimented him with his accuracy of BIGBANG, which lead Yoo Jae Suk to be proud of his performance.
[MV] Crush (크러쉬) – Oasis (Feat.ZICO(지코))
After a break, Crush is back with a new single album. The single album filled with unique feelings of Crush presents great producing talent arousing heat like the high summer without direct way of speech.
The title song ‘Oasis’ talks about an ideal woman who one cannot stop falling for her charms, metaphorically comparing to an oasis. Based on 808 sounds, the tempo falling to the half time from the bridge is the point while the explosive synergy of two hip hop stars, Crush and Zico, is something you cannot miss.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9qJNwd_vBI
[K Indie] Hyukoh (혁오)_위잉위잉(Wi Ing Wi Ing) MV
Debuting in late 2014, the band Hyukoh is currently receiving attention for their involvement in their year’s Infinity Challenge Music Festival. With their fresh vocals and smooth, classic sounds, Hyukoh is definitely one to add to your favorites.
This song in particular, ‘Wi Ing Wi Ing’ is part of their debut album, “20”. It conveys the emptiness and pessimism one would feel at the end of their teen years. However, Hyukoh was able to relay a comforting mind to those in need, adding their own colors and thus creating ‘Wi Ing Wi Ing’.
Hyukoh consists of 4 members, 임동건 (Im DongGun), 오혁 (Oh Hyuk), 임현제 (Im HyunJae), and 이인우 (Lee In Woo), all born in 1993.
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