Crying Nut - Pigeon (크라잉넛 - 비둘기)

Do you want simplicity? addictiveness? rock? weird? mind-blowing? well here it is. Crying Nut just keep screaming Pigeon (Bi-Dool-Ki) in Korean throughout the whole song. no description necessary.

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Park Hyo Shin - Longing (박효신 - 동경)

Park Hyo Shin was previously introduced with the Snow Flower and Fool. So I won't say much this time. This song is quite old and this is one of those sad songs that are a huge hit from him. I am currently going through the sources to explore non-title music and I will get back to you once I discover new fantastic ones. Until then, be sad and merge into his deep sadness.

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Behind-the-Scene story of Gangnam Style by Psy

This year's most influential song has to be "Gangnam Style" (강남스타일) by Psy. You don't know about the song? IMPOSSIBLE, you are reading this post.Gangnam Style is a title song of Psy's 6th album and if you look at other songs included in that album, you will notice there are other artists featuring each songs.

Psy recently came onto the show called "Infinity Challenge" and said his 6th album was supposed to be collaboration special and have many artists feautring in each song. Other artists include Lena Park, Sung Shi Kyung, Lessang, etc. However Gangnam Style do not have that, why?

Psy wanted Yoo Jae Suk, famous MC in Korea and the guy in yellow suit in the MV, to be the featuring artist. However he was working on another project with Lee Juk. The MV of that project is below.

No doubt, this song got attention in the Korean fan, but it wasn't big. Psy even called up Lee Juk to delay his project so MC Yoo could feature his song, but MC Yoo went with his premade arrangements, not because he favour Lee Juk, but because it was promised before Psy approached him.

Now they say it is a destiny of how it turned out. Who knows what would have happened if MC Yoo was the featuring artist of that song. would he be at the position he is today?

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JungTuk and the guys - Marius is my black friend (정턱과 쾌남들)

One of the biggest discovery of this Superstar K season was JungTuk. As you can see in the video, they are bit like UV with very realistic lyrics and comedic music video. They used to be duo hiphop group, but for the show they recruited Shin So Hee (previously introduced I believe) as Alice for vocal. They have made the qualifiers, but they weren't able to make it to TOP10 or 11. They continuously gave positive energy in the show and people were able to laugh at their characters.

This song is not only addicting but holds very important message about racism.

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Crying Nut - Horse Running (크라잉 넛 - 말달리자)

Crying Nut is one of the leading Korean punk band who started from underground. They are known as a rival with NoBrain because they are both male bands and play energetic music which everyone can easily follow. This is probably the most famous song from them and the point of this song is shouting "Shut UP" repeatedly at the beginning of the song. You want energetic music? Look for these guys. I can't believe this was released in the 90s. so goooooood.

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Sugarball - Tonight (슈가볼 - 오늘밤)

A new music for today. I am finally FREEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE from exams only... unfortunately stress is floating around withe laziness so it's not really making me happy but what can you do. Anyhow good music. Less talking more music cuz I need to practice that.

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Soulciety - U Just (소울사이어티)

Hello, unfortunately I was having a hell week with exam and procrastinating chemical information in one day, so my activity has been depressing, but no worries. The freedom is close at last. Anyway this song is relaxing and soulful so here it is. They are a group mean to produce songs on real soul genre. Their skills are unbelievably good and all of the members have participated in various music scenes off and on screen. Thanks to another audition program for these lovely music.

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Park Hyo Shin - Fool (박효신 - 바보)

This song is my new "play it million times a day" song. Park Hyo Shin is currently through a crisis and I thought maybe I should just look into his songs once more and appreciate his greatness. He recently finished his army time and came back with a new song. He had contract problems so we don't know how he will be doing in the future, but hopefully everything will work and we can listen to his great songs and voice forever.

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Way too many kpop idol groups showing up

Fin.Kl - 1st generation of Korean female idol

Hello fans of kpop or just people who are interested in it. I have said it several times that I am not a big fan of this huge idol pop up that is happening for the past couple of years. Don't get me wrong I don't hate all of them, there are people I like and songs I like, but what I hate is the repetitiveness of the whole thing.

It is impossible to know or like every girl that is coming up anyway. Let me ask you this, name your favorite idol group and are they really so special and unique from other groups that are present? I want you to think critically not just your personal taste.

I understand that kpop is making a huge boom outside Korea and new generation of groups are needed to continue on this trend, but the number of new generation that people are trying to make are way too much.

Out of 5 member per group there are only 1,2 people who actually has a capability to become a "singer." (not true for all group) My final point is this, I don't need 500 groups to sing 1 type of genre with all the electronic voices. Bring out only who are actually prepared and have the skillset to become a singer, because idol is a SINGER.

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Prepare for the future playlist

1. Lee Hi - 1,2,3,4
2. 15& - I Dream
3. Jang Ki Ha and the Faces - Please Accept Me
4. Jang Ki Ha and the Faces - So So relationship
5. Primary - ?
6. Simon D. - Cheerz
7. 4Men - Hello
8. Noel - Lady
9. Sung Shi Kyung - 2 people
10. Sung Shi Kyung - We look good together

This week's playlist was aimed at like showing a teaser for the future, but it failed miserably due to my malfunctioning planning. I have recently found a place where I could get the whole album collection , so I will have artist specials. 2 shadowers were here and they might be here in the future, so look forward for that.


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Simon D. - Cheerz (사이먼 도미닉 - 짠해)

Simon D., a member of supreme team, have released couple of singles. This particular song was introduced to me by a non-korean friend and I am delighted with his choice of music. E-Sens, other member of supreme team, was related with a drug issue, but they plan on releasing a new album next year according to the news. Simon D. is famous for dating Lady Jane, indie musician. Also he became popular to the public through a show called "Brave Brothers." With his accent (사투리) and smooth talk during a improv. he successfully spread his name, however he couldn't show much more in the future.

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Wanted - Like you feat. IU (원티드)

Wanted is a group that came out around 2003/2004. They were male trio that had dominant voices and soul, but unfortunately due to an accident which killed one of the member, there was a halt to the group. They came back with this album and thanks to an anonymous comment, I was able to find it. I only know Ha Dong Kyun from the group, because he had successful solo artist career with "Butterfly" and "Please Love Her". 

Through some research I found out that they used to be part of a group called 7Days, which had Lee Jung as well. Since Lee Jung became a solo artist, they produced this group called Wanted.

They have released an album together with Lee Jung and they have some amazing songs in there, but unfortunately I haven't seen them together ever since.

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Lim Jung Hee - Tears didn't come out (눈물이 안났어)

Lim Jung Hee started out from JYP entertainment. She would sing on the street to showoff her skill. Her debut song, music is my life, was strong and awesome and still regarded as one of the high-skilled song for a vocalist. Only problem, she didn't make a lot of TV appearances to grow her fan base outside her music, which isn't really a bad thing from an artist point of view. She tried to go abroad with JYP, but I'm not sure how that went at all. She is currently singing a lot of OST for dramas.

This song was sang by Michelle Lee from KPOP Star (audition program) and that is where I found it.

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Primary or Primer Lee

1. Primary - This state
2. Primary - Let's Meet
3. Primary - See through
4. Primary - Love
5. Primary - 2 weeks
6. Primary - Playboy's diary
7. Geeks - Officially Missing you, too
8. Star - Cute
9. Monday Kiz - Percentage
10. Urban Zakapa - No love

It is very possible the order of the song do not coincide with the actual songs played in the show. Sorry,but I shall blame the mac in the control room.

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House Rulez - On my way (하우스룰즈)

I am currently searching for a great theme music. Although my lovely One candlelight by G.O.D. is an awesome background music, it does not fulfil what I wanted to do with the "theme music." And through many hours of searching, this song is a strong candidate. It is bringing some awesome chorus with upbeat melody. I found House Rulez previously through a party music cd. And also there is a Korean magician who uses their music for the show.

Anyway, they are awesome if you want some party music. This is a very wild guess, but I'm assuming they make House music.

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Buzz - Thorn (버즈 - 가시)

Buzz was a band that became very popular around 2006, if I remember it correctly. However, just like many bands, the vocal, Min Kyung Hoon, was the only one getting popularity. After couple of songs, I believe they disbanded for multiple reasons. Min Kyung Hoon came back as a solo artist, but wasn't as successful as before. The song's chorus is very powerful and I like it.

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UV - Set me up (주선해줘)

UV is a duo group, one comedian and one music composer. They are known for their comedic music video and lyrics. This one isn't really a full song, but it is so addicting and funny, it had to be introduced, because it shows who they are in such a short time. The only bad thing with UV is that it is really funny if you understand what they are saying, but you probably won't understand. Addicting anyway. More of UV will be introduced in the future.
The song is about how a solo guy wants a friend to set him up with the girl.

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Davichi - My Man (다비치)

Female duo group, who is very well known for their music, looks, and skills. One of the member has been in a show called "Immortal Song 2" and showed her vocal skills perfectly. At the start of their career, they had a music video featuring Lee Mi Yeon (famous actress) and Lee Hyo Ri (famous female singer) which gave them somewhat of a fame. After that, new music video featuring HaHa(singer/entertainer) was a huge success and they have been popular with successful songs one after another.

I personally don't think the music video suits what I imagined the song image would be, but nice song nonetheless. They have numerous amounts of song that you should check out and they will be introduced in the future.

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Geeks - Officially Missing You (긱스)

Geeks is a 2 member hip hop duo. They are quite young, I believe around 21-22. Anyhow, this is not an original song, but a sampling from Tamia's "Officially Missing You." Not only did they make this more upbeat, with some type of success, they have re-released(kind-of) this song with So-Yu from Sistar. I personally think the original one is better, but I guess they will achieve more fame with a famous featured artist.

Although this isn't Korean, I have been listening to this song waaaaaaaaaay too much recently. The song is by jayesslee and I like it a lot better than Tamia's version, so ya....

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SES - Running (달리기)

This song is great for giving hope and helping you find that hidden strength you thought you lost. SES was a 3 female member group that was dominating the early idol stage, having a rivalry with Fin.kl or however you spell that. All 3 of them are kind of still active in the entertainment business. Although 2 of them are married, they are all beautiful as always. This song is not an original by them. The original was done by an artist named "Yoon Sang." I believe I played one of his songs before (not sung by him).

The original:

I find original to be more soothing, because the voice is deeper and sounds more soft to me. WAIT! that is not all. I have stumbled upon an another cover by an artist named YounHa. It is not an official cover, because it was part of her radio program. She is a very skillful vocalist who have done many other covers besides this one. So if interested, you should definitely stalking her and find everything about her.

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10cm - Please Hug Me (안아줘요)

10cm, 2 member duo, who started out dreaming to be a rockstar, but due to "money issue", so they say on TV shows, they became a soothing acoustic indie artist. With their song "Americano" being used in a famous coffee commercial, they became a star who not only produced easy and simple song, they were able to follow up with lovely songs afterwards and continuously show off their skills. This song was part of a single if I remember correctly. They have recently released their second album, which hit top 10 chart of course. Lovely song, lovely voice, lovely band, it is just sad that weather in Kingston can't be lovely.... ever.....

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Supreme Team (ft. Soulman) - Please tell me (말 좀 해줘)

Supreme Team, 2 member hip-hop group who were known for their flow and deep voice of Simon D. Unfortunately the other member was caught for something related to drug and I'm not sure what is happening with the group at the moment. Simon D have worked kind of solo after the incident, but quite inactive on TV business at the moment. This song is from the Blue Brand Project - my lovely hip hop collaboration album. Soulman was shortely introduced previously in the show and no doubt his voice is soulful and they have worked together in another blue brand project.

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G.O.D. - One candlelight (촛불하나)

This is the introduction music that I will be playing at the beginning of the show from now on. G.O.D. is my favorite group of all time with numerous songs that are still awesome to listen to. They are the first idol group produced by JYP and the success he got from this group led to the current JYP producing lots of different groups including Rain, 2PM, Miss A, etc. They started out as a 5 member group, but after few years they became 4 members and now they are kind of separated, although not officially. They are all having individual activities and showing up on TV quite regularly which is always a good thing.

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Illinit - What do you learn in school (일리닛 - 학교에서 뭘 배워)

This song was released in 2010. I didn't know about him before this song and I don't hear about his activity a lot these days, but this song and the lyric seemed very true and important for others to hear. It is looking at how school isn't teaching you creativity or getting along with people, but focusing more on competition and just blending in like others. This is particularly true in Korean schools with respect to the competitions. I am very sad that Korean education has turned into something so fierce and just trying to get the highest mark, but I don't think that will change very soon, so let's just hope other people learn to enjoy stuff and not just marks and step on other people.

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Macchiato - You are mine, my man (마끼야또 - 넌 내꺼 넌 내 남자)

I have played couple of songs from Macchiato last spring. I'll be honest, I'm not a huge fan of her music as a whole, but I do like some parts of it. For this song, I really like the beginning which is the main point the song is trying to get across. It is lovely and I would like to have some different melodies in the verse, but I can't even make a lovely melody so I'll stop complaining.

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