Wednesday, September 11, 2013

YG Entertainment’s ‘WHO IS NEXT: WIN’ Episode 3 - A Review by giditopi

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Who Is Next (WIN) the real survival battle already passed 3 episode. This episode is about how the boys practice for their June Evaluation. Last episode, we knew that Team A had teamwork problem, what about this episode? Is Team B will win YG's Staff heart this time?

This episode start with their D-7 preparation to their monthly evaluation, unfortunately 2 member of Team A, Kang Seung Yoon & Lee Seung Hoon, have problem with their health. Kang Seung Yoon can't move his neck and even use brace to hold his neck, and Lee Sung Hoon have back pains and even received acupuncture, it's all because they're too exhausted :'( But because of that, Team A felt more care abput each other and can feel that they're become more solid.

On the other hands, Team B have problem with Kim Donghyuk and Goo Jun Hwae, the same age member who fight and said that they're not having good relationship, which make the oldest hyung in Team B, Kim Jinhwan, a little bit upset. However, it's just a prank for Jinhwan, because the member just wanna make Jinhwan laugh. Since he become depressed after knowing about this WIN thing, the member felt worried, so they prepared this little event to him :')

This episode member story is about Kim Jinhwan. He accepted in January 2011 audition by singing Taeyang's I Need A Girl, YG said  that he will monitor him for just one month but because Jinhwan have a lot of improvement, YG decided to join in Team B. YG said that he is very much like Taeyang (that's true kk) his sincere, quiet but talented, just like Taeyang. Here is his unrealesed performance, singing Usher's There Goes My Baby.



Then, we'll see Team A went to Itaewon to buy outfits for their performance, they even went to fortune teller to see their luck in this competition. After that, both team seriously taking rehearsals in YG building, Team A said that they have change a lot, especially in their teamwork, so that they can beat Team B. 

And, this is my favorite part, their dorm activities kkk i really like to watch these boys activities in their dorm, because we can see their real cute and charm kkk. Team B busy preparing for their trip to beach, while team A making me laughing so hard kkk. It started when Seunghoon bought panties for his member, but it turned out that he bought briefs hahahahaha. Their member reaction when he give it to them is also funny. Lee Seunghoon said that he is the stylist in his team. In my opinion, he has so much interest in fashion, you can see his daily dressing is different from the others kkk. On the other hand, Seungyoon creating matching hats for the member for tomorrow evaluation until night, really nice boy :') 

Finally it's the D-Day! YG and staff gather in Dance studio, there's also Epik High Tablo&Tukutz, Lee Hi, Choice37 and Lydia Paek. The battle begin with Team A performs Alicia Keys 'New Day' and Call of the Ambulance and Welcome to My Hood by DJ Khaled for the dance. Team B performs T-Pain 'Turn All The Lights On' and 6 Foot 7 Foot from Lil Wayne for the dance. Tablo said that he enjoys Team B performance, but their rapper coach said that Team A improves a lot. In the end, Team B won the monthly evaluation by 15:10. They got reward for this, yep, trip to a beach. While Team A must go to their practice room. YG said that Team A choose the wrong song, but their performance had improved.

After practicing, Team A back to their dorm and they got surprised from YG, he said "Be Strong, From YG" along with dinner presents. YG is such a sweet sajangnim kkk. Team A felt so touched about this.

Both Team went to YG Building and got shocked, because YG said there'll be battle between trainee from YG and trainee from JYP. And what's next? it will be continue in the next episode, we just have to wait kkk. If you want to watch the whole episode 3 with English sub, you can go to http://yg-winner.tumblr.com/ or http://onewomansubs.blogspot.ca/ they are really fast subber. i really thank them :)

-giditopi-




Sunday, September 8, 2013

YG Entertainment’s ‘WHO IS NEXT: WIN’ Episode 2 - A Review by giditopi

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The Real Survival Battle is continued. This episode showing us the hardship being a trainee,  conflict between the members,  and also surprise visit by Block B Zico and Epik High. 

The episode showing behind the scene of their press conference in August 20. The boys dressed up to meet 150 reporters, but they said that they felt more pressured by YG rather than the reporters. kkk. 

After their May evaluation in the first episode, Team A and B back to their practice routine. Team A having more pressured because they lost in the May evaluation. They're trying to get YG attention, with their song for this June evaluation. Taehyun suggest to perform "New Day" from Alicia Keys. The hyungs accepted it and they started to practice for vocal and choreography. But then, suddenly Taehyun said he is not confidence to sing 'New Day' because he can't reach the high note just like Alicia Keys, of course the other member having a panic because he is the main vocal. The member discussed it and also (a bit) scolding him.

In the interview Taehyun cried and also felt that his presence in the team is nothing. I felt sorry for him, but also (a bit) angry to him, he is the one that suggest the song, but he seems not like a pro. I'm sorry for him because it's a normal thing, when you felt your ability can't do that, isn't it gonna be better if you said it out? rather than keeping inside and then your monthly evaluation you failed.

Team B also having problem with Donghyuk and Yoonhyung ability to sing, but the have Jinhwan who helped them to get the right notes. Their teamwork is really good. The next day when they're practice, YG came and giving them advice for the next evaluation. Team B is not showing their enjoyment on stage, also Yoonhyung and Donghyuk position in the group is still awkward. For team A, the problem is Nam Taehyun can't reach high note (see, they should do sth about it). 

Then, the story about Nam Taehyun begin. He accepted in 2011 July audition and sang Mika's "Blame it on the Girls". He felt that after came to YG, he realized the real battle between the trainee, he changed his music style to get into YG's style and he did it, but when he felt tired he couldn't control his emotion. You can see his adorable voice when he sang Snow Flower. I really love his voice. 


The next member story is Kim Ji Won aka Bobby, the clown and the rapper of Team B. He came from US to pursue his music career and become the pillar of support for his family, he accepted in 2011 January audition. He used video call to communicate with his family, it's really heartbreaking story for me. He is just 17 years old boy, and he started to leave his family to live as a trainee when he's 15. He started to cry when his family gather to video call with him.  He also composed song in unreleased video, the title is Probably Perfect, i really love this song. but, why it has to be auto tuned, bobby please don't ever used auto tuned again, please.....


We also can see B.I, Bobby and Jinhwan close relationship in this episode, the even called themselves as Bural Chingu (only used for men only kkk). They went to Jinhwan's hometown in Jeju and having fun while also making song title " Beautiful , Jeju Island) :') such a talented trio. The said to Jinhwan's mom that they even bathe together (omo!) kkk

Back to Team A, Minho is the new leader and member said that he changed his habit a lot after being the leader. But, minho's direct word create an uncomfortable situation, Seungyoon said to Minho, that is the latest to join the group, so the member, especially Taehyun can't accepted when Minho being harsh. Minho said that it's because he also felt rushed and he can't control his emotion at that time. And yesss! Block B ZICO surprise visit to give minho know-how to become good leader. FYI, Minho was a Block B trainee and also an underground rapper just like Zico, they are known as best friend which already made a lot of mix tape together. yes i mean it, A LOT!!.

YG sends Team A to go rafting to improve their teamwork. The rafting is succeed and the member said they'll be more close to each other. There's also surprise visit by Epik High, they said that Minho is look like mixed of G-Dragon and Taeyang. They suggest to Team A to be put more energy when singing and for Team B to be more confidence.
Preview of the next episode is their June evaluation. If you want to watch the whole episode 2 with English sub, you can go to http://yg-winner.tumblr.com/ or http://onewomansubs.blogspot.ca/ 

-giditopi-

Tuesday, September 3, 2013

YG Entertainment’s ‘WHO IS NEXT: WIN’ Episode 1 - A Review by giditopi

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YG Entertainment’s ‘WHO IS NEXT: WIN’, a program to determine the formation of its newest group,first aired on August 23, 2013, 10 PM on Mnet and 11.20 PM on TVN. This is labeled as the real survival battle, which divides YG’s 11 long-term trainees into Teams A and B for a fierce battle to debut. 

Team A consists of Superstar K2 Kang Seung Yoon, SBS Kpop Star Lee Seung Hoon, Former member of BoM Song Minho, YG longest trainee Kim Jinwoo and maknae Nam Taehyun. Team B consists of B.I (child rapper in MC Mong's Indian Boy), Kim Jiwon (Bobby), Kim Jinhwan, Goo Junhoe, Kim Donghyuk and Song Yoonhyeoung. Team A's average age is 20, while team B's average age is 17. 


From Left to Right, Seungyoon, Jinwoo, Taehyun, Seunghoo, Minho (Team A), B.I, Donghyuk, Yoonhyeong, Jinhwan, Bobby, Junhwae (Team B)

In the first episode, we can see the journey of 2NE1 and BIGBANG before debut, struggle and uncertain future are their everyday life. Now, is the chance for both team to be the Winner. WIN is also stand for Who Is Next, and the winner of this program will be name WINNER, yes, that's the name of the group..... 


This episode start with both team in May evaluation, 31st of  May 2013, the first announcement of the program to all the boys. Of course, they are shock and confused at first. Also, team B said that they're lack of confidence baecause Team A have Kang Seung Yoon and Lee Seung Hoon, who's already familiar by the viewer. Team A perform Trey Songz's 'Heart Attack', and Team B perform Rihanna's 'Hard' in front of YG and staff. After the performance, YG said that Team B did better than Team A. YG also choose Song Minho as the leader of Team A, while Team B is already have a leader, B.I.  Team B also perform Drake, The Motto, but then after the episode is out, a choreographer said that they're using his dance without permission. 

This episode showing story of the member of the team A, Lee Seunghoon, Kang Seung Yoon, Kim Jinwoo and Team B's B.I. Lee Seunghoon, the genius dancer who already dream being in YG since he is stil a child, B.I the genius leader and rapper which started to rap since child, Kang Seung Yoon said that he is the Survival competition representative and also sad story of the longest and the hardworker Kim Jinwoo who separated with his family for more than 3 years. There's also story when Kang Seung Yoon's debut as solo artist with his single Wild and Young, the member cheered him on the 1st day of the broadcast, while Kim Jinwoo feel a bit envy of him. Kang Seung Yoon himself, said that his activity as solo artist have impact in Team A's performance, because he often skip team practice, he also feel sorry about that. 


In the preview of the next episode, YG suddenly came to their practice room and give advice also critics to the member, it seems that Nam Tae Hyun also crying. You can watch the first episode in Mnet official Youtube page. 


Wednesday, August 28, 2013

B.A.P - Coffe Shop MV - A Review by giditopi

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It's time for Best Absolute Perfect group from South Korea! It's B.A.P yezzir!! with their latest mini album "BADMAN". They released 3 new MV, Hurricane, Badman and yes, Coffee Shop!

B.A.P (Best Absolute Perfect)  is a six member hip-hop South Korean formed in 2012 under TS Entertainment management. Their debut single is "Warrior" and even they just debut in 2012, they already received 24 award, they also held Pacific Tour which is included US, Singapore and many more. They're totally Rookie Monster in 2012. B.A.P consists of Yong Guk (Leader, Main Rapper) Himchan (Sub vocalist, rapper) Daehyun (Main Vocalist), Youngjae(Lead Vocalist), Jongup(Main Dancer, Sub vocalist), and Zelo (Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer and Maknae). I choose "Coffee Shop" to be reviewed because it's a different style from the usual B.A.P music style. It's kinda mellow song but really awesome!

Music. Like i said before, it's a new for B.A.P to produce this kind of music. Usually, they're more hip-hop, electronic with a lot of sound effect here and there, but now it's a simple Jazz style. The first time I listened to this album, this is my favorite song. It's simple and beautiful melody make you feel warmth and relaxed. Especially, when it comes to Daehyun falsetto part. It's really awesome to hear. The lyrics is about a man who is already move on from a girl, but sometimes he can't avoided himself to reminiscent the scene of his ex-girlfriend especially the scene in coffee shop.

Music Video.  The MV take places in several city of US. It's really beautiful and classic Music Video with some beautiful scenery, which also show us B.A.P normal manly style kkk. i think the MV reminds me of Jay Park "Joah" MV. Simple but beautiful. No dance in the middle of the song, too kkk. But , even the story is about ex-girlfriend in coffee shop, there's no past scene of it. Also, in my opinion, he MV looks like a "travelling alone" scene. Let's take a look...

Here is Daehyun, alone...
 Yongguk, alone..
 Jongup, alone..
 Zelo, alone...
 Yongjae, alone..
 and also Himchan, alone....

and this is their music video, enjoy!


Fashion. For fashion, i think they choose Spring season. Well, for me there's 2 team, bad fashion and good fashion from their teaser. Let's start from Good Fashion team!


Daehyun, Himchan and Youngjae, their outfits makes them more handsome, even it's just simple outfit and without too much accessory 
..and for the bad fashion team ( just in my opinion)

wWhy?? look at Zelo's Jacket, it's weird for me kkk and Yongguk's Shirt is too much revealing also look at Jongup pants! it's too much for a man i think kkk
but, i think because it's an MV, so it's cool. Ok, now to the worst fashion in this MV....
Ta Dah it's Youngjae, with his ahjumma's hat kkk...sorry youngjae, but you're so handsome in this MV


I think that's all, see you in the next review! 
-giditopi-




Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Kang Seung Yoon (강승윤) - Stealer 맘도둑 MV - A Review by giditopi

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It's a shocking post! Sudden MV come out from YG Entertainment official twitter and it's an MV from Kang Seung Yoon!


Remember Kang SeungYoon? The 94liner Busan Representative Rocker from Superstar K2. The one that trained in YG Entertainment for 3 year, and will have a battle in Reality program called 'WIN' with his A Team. He already has 2 single, It Rains and Wild &Young. Now he's back with more romantic feeling in his new MV, "Stealer"

Music. From what i heardit's ballad rock music. Since i don't understand Korean language very well, so i will never understand the lyrics if i don't see the MV. From what i see, it's about a young boy loving a girl who is older than him. The girl stealed his heart which make him like a fool, dreaming too high about their relationship. Going on a date, riding a bikes and even kiss in cheek ^^ he even called himself "Stupid Kang Seung Yoon" but, in the end, when the two was dating in super dreamy land, it seems like everything is not dreaming. or is it?  it's up to you, whether to think it's real or not. for me, it's still a dream. 

Music Video. Every single thing in this music video is sooooo romantic, from the outfit, settings and the strees itself is awesome. I'm curious, where did it take places?? Flowers, trees, garden and there are sooo many beautiful thing is in this movie. The gazebo in the dreamy garden is really beautiful, no wonder they took the kiss scene in there kkk. Here is the official Link for the Music Video


Fashion. For fashion, maybe because the theme is Romantic, every outfit that Kang Seung Yoon wear is pink! From leather Jacket, Sweater and also T-Shirt, and don't forget his Flower Shirt! It's too dreamy to see such a young man wearing pink everyday haha. The girls also wear white dress and she looks sooo beaufiful. Even, without long hair, coz usually romantic MV's using Long hair model hahaha. Soon i will post in Polyvore, how to dress like in this MV or find what brand he uses in this MV. Bye Bye!!

-giditopi-