F(x) and my desktop

New girl band F(x). SIGH.

SM Entertainment's new girl group f(x), consisting of members Sulli, Amber, Krystal, Victoria and Luna will make their showcase debut on September 2nd, 2009 at 5:00pm KST!

They will be showing off their fashion and music, as well as interact with fans and put on their first performance at the Seoul Samsung dong Fashion Center (삼성동 섬유센터)!

The event will last 1 hour, in which they will unveil their single LACHATA and music video, as well as show off their special talents.

Credits from allkpop.com

Okay. Well, you see. I'm not posting this because I'm happy about it. The opposite, really. With the recent debut of 2NE1, and not to mention other girl groups like Kara, Wondergirls, SNSD, Jewelry, CSJH the Grace, Brown Eyed Girls and other girl groups, I think we've had enough. I'm not hating on them, because I have no right to do that because they haven't even released anything yet.

But in South Korea and the Korean wave, girl groups are kinda....eh. 2NE1 is, TO ME, the best girl group out there right now. But the Korean wave is made up of mostly boy bands like DBSK, Super Junior, Big Bang, SHINee, 2PM, SS501, FT Island, SG Wannabe and such. They dominate the charts in a lot of countries from outside Asia. Plus, 2NE1 is domniating, so I don't think there will be much competition. I don't get why all of a sudden South Korea feels the need to get more bands out there. We're fine with what we have.

Anyway, check out my desktop.
They're positioned kinda funny. First row is the two guys, seconds is the three guys, third is those two guys on the outer side that looks like the starts of the third row, fourth is the 2 guys on the outer side after the other two, and the back row is the four in the back row..
From left to right:
Front Row:
Leeteuk and Eunhyuk
Second Row:
Sungmin, Siwon and Hankyung
Third Row:
Shindong and Kangin
Fourth Row:
Kibum and Heechul (angry dragqueen)
Back Row:
Rywoeook, Donghae, Kyuhyun and Yesung

Sorry Sorry

I can't really say much because school is starting, so I'll just post this video by Super Junior that I'm OBSESSED with right now. I don't even know why. Actually, it's freaking amazing. But I'm just saying.

F.T Island

The main vocals- Hongki. I absolutely ADORE his voice. At first it kinda freaked me out, but I love how husky and amazing it is. Take a listen, because you can hear what he sounds like pretty early in the video.





F.T. Island (Korean: 에프티 아일랜드), Five Treasure Island, or FTI, is the name of [a popular Korean boy] band . The name F.T. Island stands for 'Five Treasure Island', each of the five members being a treasure.[1] The band's official color is sunshine yellow, and their fans carry yellow flags known as "pentasticks." Their debut album, Cheerful Sensibility, made the sixth best-selling album of 2007 in South Korea. Their official fanclub is "Primadonna".

Band Members

Hongki
Name Lee Hong Ki (Korean: 이홍기)
Birthday March 2, 1990 (1990-03-02) (age 19)
Lunar Birthday February 6, 1990 (1990-02-06) (age 19)
Education Seongji High School (Korean: 성지고등학교)

Attending Kyung Hee University since March 2009, majoring in Drama and Theatre
Position in band Main Vocal
Other works Acting debut in 2002 in KBS2 Magic Kid Masuri (매직키드 마수리) as main role

Cast as Lysander in a Korean version of "A Midsummer Night's Dream"

Jonghoon
Name Choi Jong Hoon (Korean: 최종훈)
Birthday March 7, 1990 (1990-03-07) (age 19)
Education Shindongshin Middle Information Industry High School (Korean: 신동신정보산업고등학교)

Attending Gyeonggi University since March 2009, majoring in Digital Music
Position in band Guitar, Leader, Piano, Vocal
favorite day January 6

Jaejin
Name Lee Jaejin (Korean: 이재진)
Birthday December 17, 1991 (1991-12-17) (age 17)
Education Seonyoo High School (Korean: 선유고등학교)
Position in band Bass, Vocal
Other Work Acting debut in 2007 KBS2 daily sitcom Unstoppable Marriage as Wang Sa Baek (왕사백)
Musical acting debut in 2009 in "Sonagi"

Seunghyun
Name Song Seunghyun (Korean: 송승현)
Birthday August 21, 1992 (1992-08-21) (age 17)
Position in band Rapper, Vocal, Guitar

Minhwan
Name Choi Minhwan (Korean: 최민환)
Birthday November 11, 1992 (1992-11-11) (age 16)
Education Eunil Information Industry High School (Korean: 은일정보산업고등학교)
Position in band Drums
Other Work Acting debut in 2009, KBS1 The Road Home

Former Members

Oh Wonbin
Name Oh Wonbin (Korean: 오원빈)
Birthday March 26, 1990 (age 19)
Education Seongji High School (Korean: 성지고등학교)

Attending Gyeonggi University since March 2009, majoring in Digital Music
Position in band Soft Vocalist, Rapper, Guitarist, Harmonicist

Apparently he left because of "different tastes in music." :/

Credit for info: Wikipedia (of course :P)

Another song by them that I adore. I love all their songs really. But I think that their style is an acquired taste. It took me quite a while to get used to Hongki's voice and I had to listen to the songs a couple times to love them.

DBSK- Picture of You and Fanmade Video

This song was released and is their newest song. I think it's beautiful. The note that Jaejoong holds and echoes at 0:26 breaks tears my soul in half. I hope with all my heart and the hearts of fans everywhere, that they don't break up. Always Keep the Faith!!




And this is probably the best fanmade thing I've seen in my life. 'Always Keep the Faith' is what DBSK told all the fans. Yoochun had it tattooed on his chest. They WILL NOT break up. Always Keep the Faith. This video shows how freaking BIG they are and how huge their fanbase is. If you're a DBSK fan, you'll cry. I did.

New Boy Band B2ST- Boys 2 Search the Top

Cube Entertainment's new 6 member boy band, "B2ST (Boys 2 Search the Top)," which features AJ, Yoon Doo Joon, Poppin' Dragon, So-1, Son Dong Woon, and Yang Yo Seob.

AJ, Yoon Doo Joon, So-1 and others to be in new boyband B2ST.

MTV is currently nurturing 6 member boy group ‘B2ST (Boys 2 Search the Top)’ through Star Documentary Reality.

This
coming September, this boy group will debut with ‘Dancing Shoes’,
promising a magnificent performance and great vocal talent. Joining the
line-up is rising star AJ (Ace Junior), who is dubbed “the second Rain”
of the group.

With their debut coming real soon, these boys had
undergone strenuous training. They are also in the process of recording
their song, going to MV sites and showcases, and preparing for the MTV
filming.

Cannot be seen twice, this boy group’s debut image
could be viewed on the broadcasting on Sunday the 23rd of August in the
afternoon at 3pm.

Here’s more about each members
#1: AJ
Lee
Ki Kwang, better known as solo singer AJ. Because of controversies, he
will be changing his stage name which has yet to be announced by his
management. There has been news that he will be included in the cast
for the second season of popular sitcom “High Kick.”

Birth Name: Lee Ki Kwang (이기광)
Birth Date: 1990.03.30
Blood Type: A
Height&Weight: 174cm&58kg
Birth Place: Seoul
School(s): Seoul Composite Art School
Hobbies: Dancing, and DVD appreciation
Trainee Years: 4yrs under JYPE
Favorite Singers: Taeyang of Big Bang, Omarion & Usher.

#2: Yoon Doo Joon
He
first appeared as one of the candidates for JYP’s new boy band on
Mnet’s Hot Blood Documentary. Currently one of the rappers for AJ’s hit
song Wiping the Tears.

Birth Date: 1989.07.04
School: JoongSan High School.
Height / Weight: 180cm/67kg.
Specialty: Singing.
Fact: Mgoon Audition 3rd place.
Special Fact: Likes “Black” music

#3: Poppin’ Dragon
Yong
Jun Hyeong, previously known as Poppin’ Dragon. He first debuted in the
earlier generations of Xing. He, like Doo Joon, raps for AJ’s Wiping
the Tears.

Real Name: Yong Jun Hyeong
Stage Name: Poppin’ Dragon
Birth Date: 1989.12.19
Interests: Dance
Family: Parents, younger brother
School: Ahnyang High School, theatre movie

#4: So-1
Jang
Hyun Seung aka SO-1. He was eliminated from Big Bang in the ninth
episode of their documentary because he lacked stage presence and was
too shy.

Birth Name: Jang Hyun Seung (장현승, 張賢聖)
Birth date: 1989.09.03

#5 YoSeobYoseob.
As
you can tell from the chosen picture, it’s difficult to find pictures
of him. He also has the least information out right now. All that is
known is that he is a back-up dancer for AJ.

#6: Son DongWoon
Son
Dong Woon (1991.06.06), the final member of the group. He’s been a part
of JYP as a trainee for quite a long while. Boy has good taste in
musicand makes me assume that the new boy band will have a similar
sound to ‘Wiping the Tears.’ Teased jokingly by fans for looking Thai,
especially when with Khun (who is said to look more Korean than him)

Joo Ji Hoon and Lee Dong Wook off for duty and Daesung news

SIGH. Two famous actors are leaving us to go to their mandatory 2 year service in the army. Joo Ji Hoon enlisted and is expected to go later this year, while Lee Dong Wook is expected to go in a few short weeks. He just finished his newest drama Partner and filming his new movie.
Joo Ji Hoon, who is known to play Prince Shin in the legendary 'Goong' drama, has caused much uproar with fans. I wish these boys the best and I hope they stay safe.







Now I wanted to get on to the good news. Daesung, member of the Korean wave boy band Big Bang, was in a car crash recently on the 12th, breaking both arms and fracturing his nose and a bone near his eye. The operation was a success. Daesung has apparently been recovering pretty well in the aftermath and will be discharged sometime next week.

YG Entertainment expressed that because of Daesung's spinal injury, he is still having difficulty moving around properly. But Daesung has already regained his appetite to that before his accident, and is looking forward to getting back on his feet again. We all hope to once again see Daesung's smiling face. We love you Daesung! Stay strong!

Credit for Daesung information: allkpop.com

Ji Sung- Swallow the Sun

Details

• Title: 태양을 삼켜라 / Taeyangeul Ssamkyeora
• Also known as: Swallow the Sun / All In 2
• Previously known as: 히든 / Hidden, 꾼들의 나라 / The Land of Professionals
• Genre: Romance, action
• Episodes: 24
• Broadcast network: SBS
• Broadcast period: 2009-Jul-09 to 2009-Sep-24
• Air time: Wednesday & Thursday 21:55
• Related TV Series: All In

Synopsis

“Swallow the Sun” revolves around three young people in Jeju Island and how they develop Seogwipo, Jeju into a world city.

Kim Jung Woo (Ji Sung) is the illegitimate child of a gangster father and a haenyeo (a traditional freediver) mother. He was raised in an orphanage and soon developed a rebellious temperament.

Lee Soo Hyun (Sung Yu Ri) has a strong will and is focused on achieving her goals. She overcame many unfortunate situations in her life to first study overseas and then become the organizer for a world famous performance team.

Jang Tae Hyuk (Lee Wan) was raised without ever knowing his father. After he entered adulthood, Tae-hyeok meets Jun Kwang Ryul (Jang Min Ho), a wealthy businessman, who claims to be his father. This changes Tae-hyeok’s life entirely as he now works to excel in business management.

Cast

• Ji Sung as Kim Jung Woo
  • Yeo Jin Goo as Kim Jung Woo (child)
• Sung Yu Ri as Lee Soo Hyun
  • Lee Young Yoo as Lee Soo Hyun (child)
• So Yi Hyun as Yoo Mi Ran
• Lee Wan as Jang Tae Hyuk
• Han Ji Yun as Han Sun Young