My Pick: Heart-touching K-Pop Songs

The general notion about K-Pop is that it’s all generic, catchy music, all dance or pop songs, that get stuck in your head but aren’t really that great. While it’s true there are a lot of songs like that, there’re also quite a few really good ones as well, and I’d like to list some of them here.

Please know, I really don’t listen to that many bands, and don’t know a hell of a lot of good songs. So don’t burn me for missing out on some good ones.

Blue- BIGBANG

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Of course a BB song was going to be here, but no, it’s not either of their eternal classics Haru Haru or Lies. It’s much newer, off their latest album Alive. This song… this song. This one actually has a bit of a story for me.

The first ever BIGBANG song I got was their biggest hit Lies. Honestly, I was underwhelmed. Still, I was totally in love with Seungri’s face, so I went ahead and got Bad Boy. Another unimpressive song. I wouldn’t give up, though, and got Blue, the most amazing song ever. It let me know just how talented these guys are, how beautifully G-Dragon can sing, and that Seungri actually doesn’t look too bad with the ‘Spock’ haircut.

J-rock band SID are my absolute favourite band in the world, and they make the most amazing rock ballads and sad songs. I think SID would be proud of Blue.

 I told myself I wouldn't talk about the lyrics, 'cause you shouldn't need them to get the feel of the song, but freaking hell. "I was born and I met you. And I have loved you to death."

Movie’s Over- Block B

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Block B aren’t really known for their more touching songs, and this song wasn’t released as a single. But it is absolutely amazing. It’s super cool to hear Zico sing instead of rap, and everyone’s vocals just come really well together. Taeil, especially, our little superstar, got to show off a little in this one.

Fiction- BEAST

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BEAST are really good at these types of songs, but really, nothing beats Fiction. Junhyung's rap in this is just amazing. You can really feel the emotions in everyone's voices in this song. Really, nothing like a BEAST song when you really wanna feel. I was actually gonna mention a couple of things I liked in this song, when I realized I loved everything about this song.

Rain Sound- B.A.P

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The first song of B.A.P I ever heard, the one that actually made me a fan. This song... is amazing. So amazing. Daehyun impresses with his vocals, and the rap... wow. If the song doesn't get you, the video will. It's not just that the boys look gorgeous--which they do--but just the emotions they portray visually, along with what they're putting in their voices. And Himchan.

I Wanna Love- TeenTop

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Not really as... sad as the other songs here, but they should still be here. I think what really makes this song a winner is the guys' voices. Their voices are so sweet, so fresh, you can't help but be carried away with them. My only peeve with this song is that there just isn't enough of it-- and I mean that literally! They had to fill up some seconds with that bit that the rappers sing. 

Heartbeat- 2PM

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I wasn't really sure if I should include this, because I might just have fooled myself into liking this song simply because I like the 2PM guys. But I really do like this song. The video, especially, really gets me. I just feel there's something kind of... unique about 2PM? Their videos, their dances. I really like the part where they're like puppets, moving around like on the girl's whim. 

Special:

Love Song- BIGBANG

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Damn. I really didn't wanna include two BIGBANG songs on this, since everyone just keeps going on and on about them, but damn. I love this song. There is something super-special about it. T.O.P's opening bit gets me every time, and Seungri with his sweet voice is just really too much for me. The video, also, understated and not distracting, really lets you enjoy the song.

Well, that's all I've got for now. There're a ton of other great K-Pop songs out there, and I really recommend you go out and search. You will find some amazing ones.

My thoughts on: U-KISS’ Standing Still MV

Don’t expect something long and emotional on this one. Definitely not as highly-charged as my post on B.A.P’s One Shot MV.

This time around it’s U-KISS, with their new video Standing Still. The video is pretty much usual U-KISS-fare– there’s coordinated outfits, cool settings and some sexy dance moves. And since I absolutely adore these boys, I have to have a post for them.

Okay, did I mention I love U-KISS? Yeah, so this was a pretty disappointing MV for me, especially as the first time I’d heard the song was when they’d performed it on M! Countdown. I was really impressed with them then, and honestly, the MV isn’t as good.

K-Pop Hottie of the Week: Seungri

Let’s make love tonight, cover my eyes tonight
don’t say ‘this is the end,’ don’t let me go
exploded neon sign, broken mirror ball
in this place, you and me, just two of us, rock and roll
(hey there baby tell me what you want it, say yeah)
who are you still waiting for
(hey there baby take me out so hurry come to me)
get close to me roughly don’t stop

Seungri, Strong Baby

Yes, yes, this week’s hottie is our… amazing Seungri.

Nothing like a Seungri selca

The K-Pop Guide: Meanings of common words

So you've found a band you like, like their music, like the members, so now you're trying to find interviews or shows. The only thing is, they're using words you've never even heard of, some Korean, some... just plain odd. Look no further, because right here you'll find a guide with the most common words.

K-Pop Hottie of the Week: Minho

Another week, another gorgeous K-Pop guy. This time it’s our shiny Minho.

Minho is a member of the five member band SHINee (get it? ‘Shiny’ Minho? It’s such an overused pun when it concerns SHINee). He is their rapper and the mandatory tall, handsome guy. Now how about some facts?

K-Pop Hottie of the Week: Son Dongwoon

 Yes, this week’s K-Pop guy is B2ST’s very own, Son Dongwoon.

Dongwoon is a member of Beast (stylized as both BEAST and B2ST), a six-member Korean band that is gaining popularity and fans fast. They're a much smaller band that Super Junior and BIGBANG, but they do have a lot of fans. He’s the youngest, and one of the main singers. Let’s get some facts out then, shall we?

My thoughts on: BAP’s One Shot Music Video

(Warning: there’s going to be swearing later on. I can’t help it– this music video hit me so hard.)

Well, I wouldn’t call this a review of sorts, mostly because ‘review’ implies I’m going to be unbiased. I can’t. I’m the least unbiased person ever. I love B.A.P, I love their music and the members, so I’m just going to be sharing my thoughts. Warning: there will be spoilers.

So, who are B.A.P? You can see their wiki, but they’re basically a Korean boy-band (yes, another one). They’re actually going for a tough as opposed to cute image, and their songs aren’t just usual catchy dance numbers that you’d usually associate to K-Pop. And their song One Shot is a really good song.

But first, listen to the mp3. Good? Nice song, right? Good rappers, beautiful singers, powerful tune. Listen as many times as you’d like. Now maybe you’d like to buy the mini-album? You won’t regret it.

Okay, all done? I had to do that, because, damn, I can never listen to the song again without thinking of the MV, and it has ruined the song. It’s not like the MV’s horrible– in fact, it’s the exact opposite. The MV’s that good, that I can’t listen to the song without seeing scenes whir in my head, and distracting me from the song.

The MV’s a story-type, so I will be revealing spoilers. Yeah, spoilers in a music video. So you can watch it now, but I hope you’ll come back and read the rest, ’cause I’d like to believe I’m not rambling to myself.