Over used sexy concept?

Had to get this of my chest. You remember my last AOA post about them apparently being too sexy? Yes well they actually changed their choreography for “Miniskirt” for their appearances on the different music stages. Even though they already appeared on a few music stages with their “too” sexy dance. By taking the advice provided by fans they will calm down their dance. The first performance of their new choreography will be presented on Music Bank. Question for you guys. Do you think there are too many female groups out there using the sexy concept?

Sechskies member Eun Ji Won provided his opinion on that subject. In a nutshell he said if every girl group used the sexy concept K-Pop will become too sexual and that girl groups also need to use the cute concept. Super Juniors Heechul also had something to say about the sexy concept. He pretty much said that the cute concepts have been reserved for the children who are on “Dad! Where Are We Going?” and he compared being an entertainer to being a purchasable product. The product has to appeal to the buyer for it to be bought. 

Now back to AOA “Miniskirt”. Since the song came out it has received over one million views. The song is catchy and has potential to get stuck in your head. But everyone is finding it upsetting because of all their booty shaking. I was more offended by Gary’s “Shower Later” then this song. They also contrasted their sexiness with some innocents thrown in. the members of AOA are women who I would say are comfortable with their bodies. I don’t think that this video is over-sexualized. It just is what it is. They are not shy about embracing their sexuality. I didn’t think their skirts were too short or embarrassing to watch them unzip there skirts either. I think this was a clean sexy. People need to get off their high horse and just deal with it.

The truth is sex sales. I see more people complaining about how this female group is too sexy but they don’t complain about the male groups being too sexy. A man can show off their abs and its okay, but if a female is wearing skirt that people deem too short it’s inappropriate. I think Korea is a little more conservative then America but are they going to force grown, mature women to use a cute concept. Every group should fine a concept that fits them. They shouldn’t be forced to use either cute, sexy or a tomboy concept. Let women be women. For your music to sale you do need to appeal to the audience. So you need to adapt to what is popular. Cute concepts need to be used for those who are younger or just has that certain look. But grown women and men should be able to be comfortable and sexy. Let them be themselves and not force them into a box that fits our own beliefs. I come from a religious background but I don’t have a cow over what they wear. I may not be a fan of AOA’s but we should support them no matter their concept. Every year there will be a concept that is more popular.

Are K-Pop fans like Zombies?

I can be slightly random and come up with some interesting things. I will admit it I am a weird person. But I’m more if a “normal” weird person and not a “creepy” weird person. Anyways I made a comparison that K-Pop fans are like zombies.

I don’t know how the first zombie becomes infected but once someone is bitten they are infected. With K-Pop from the first few songs you hear you are infected. There is no turning back. After I heard my first song I was addicted. Also Zombies go out and search for fresh meat. K-Pop fans go out and search for people to turn to the K-Pop side. Soon enough friends are infected. I make my family and friends listen to it. I have yet to bring anyone to my side but they like it.

You know that saying “Just one more music video”? We all know that is a false statement. It goes from one video to two, two to three and the next thing you know its been four hours. By the time you are done you look like the living dead. I always say just one more video. Never happens that way. Next thing I know it’s four o’clock and I need to get up in a few hours. Last point. Zombies have no form of communication. They just moan and groan. K-Pop fans sometimes in an extreme state of fan-girling have limited communication skills. Their limited communication consists of funny noises and incomplete phrases. I’ve never been in this type of extreme fan-girling. I talk during my stages of fan-girling.

So in closing K-Pop fans must be a type of zombie. With every new person who gets infected with K-Pop, we spread the wonderful world of K-Pop. You do have a few people are immune to it but we all know that in the inside they are moving with the beat. Now lets all go out and infect the rest of the world with K-Pop so it can rule the world!

"1004" by B.A.P video teaser

So if you are unaware of things B.A.P yesterday they released their teaser video for their new single "1004". The music video will be released on February 3rd. So just 11 more days until we can finally see this new image of B.A.P.

THe World of Korean Varity Shows

As I said in a previous post K-Dramas introduced me to the world of Korean Variety shows. I don’t know what it is about Korean Varity shows but I can’t help but watch them. There are a few that I watch more then others. Before I found dramafever.com I used to watch Running Man on TV without subtitles every Saturday night. You don’t need subtitles to understand what is going on. But having the words makes it more enjoyable.

A lot of the Varity shows I watch on YouTube since I do not have access to the channels. I can pay to have access to a few more Korean related channels. Without YouTube I could not fully enjoy some of the shows I’m currently hooked too. All hale to the founders of YouTube and all those who use it. There are four shows that I watch religiously and then there are some shows I might watch every once in a while.

On Monday I watch Running Man. It is one of my favorite Korean Variety shows. All of the members bring something different to the show. But my favorite member would be Kwang-Soo. He is just so funny and lovable. But all of the members are pretty awesome. On Tuesday I watch Cool Kiz on the Block. I started to watch this show while they were playing badminton. Ho Dong is so retarded and funny. It wouldn’t be the same without him on the show. I liked basketball better then badminton. But it is interesting to watch the actors and singers play sports were they either have little or no experience. But there are a few people who have a lot of experience in the chosen sport. But it hasn’t been on for the last twp weeks but they posted a new episode early this morning.

On Friday I watch Music Bank. I usually just skip all of the groups I don’t like and only listen to the groups I like. Since I don’t listen to any female artists so there goes half of the show to begin with. I also skip over groups I either haven’t heard of or I don’t like. The groups I’ve never heard of I usually look up their music video and watch it later. On Saturday I watch Let’s Go Dream Team. I like how they have a variety of people on the show. It’s not just one type of people. It’s a mix of actors, singers, models and everything in between. I also like that they have normal, everyday people to go head to head with. The MCs are so good together. They compliment each other.

Sometimes I watch Weekly Idol depending on who is the guest. I like to watch my favorite idols on there. It’s funny when the MCs make them do stupid and embarrassing things. I loved Block Bs guest appearance. I laughed so hard throughout the whole show. It is just a great “simple” show and it is different from the other shows that are similar to it. I’m not to sure what day the new episodes are posted on YouTube. I usually just look it up on Wikipedia to see who the guests are before I go looking for it on YouTube. I also just started to watch 2 Days and 1 Night season 3. Only two episodes have been posted but I’m now two episodes behind. But I can catch us easy.

If you never watched a Korean variety show you should go check them out. They are so much fun and America has nothing like them. Even my mother agrees about them. I can sometimes get her to watch running man with me. I think on Tuesday we watched the episodes 84 and 85 with Big Bang. It was awesome!!!

12 days until B.A.P's comeback

The sexy men of B.A.P released two teaser photos. One was a group shot and the other was of Matoki. These teaser images are related to their up and coming first full album “First Sensibility” with their title track being “1004”. My mom always says men look better in suits and let me tell you B.A.P looks pretty hot in their black suits. More of a sophisticated look rather then their “solider” mentality they previously used. Even Matoki has a more sophisticated look. He even has a mustache. What’s more sophisticated then a mustache? With all of the metal inlay it does have a steampunk feel to it. But he looks pretty cool. Is anyone else getting excited for the release of both the single and the album?

Via twitter Zelo posted a picture of Himchan while he was filming for their “1004” music video. It gives us a sneak preview of the music video. If pictures say a thousand words this one has word like intense and emotional impact. Apparently “1004” will show a softer side to their usual fierce attitude. Its just another image to whet our appetite and place us on the edge of our seats until the video comes out on February 3^rd. 

On March 8^th and 9^th B.A.P will be holding a solo concert with performances for their new album “First Sensibility”. Those who get to go will be lucky. You want to hear something sad. I started listening to K-Pop at the end of May of last year and B.A.P had their “Live On Earth” U.S Tour in the beginning of May. Why couldn’t I have discovered K-Pop earlier? From what I gave seen and heard B.A.P puts on a good performance. I think I’m slightly bitter over this. I hope they come back to America soon. 

I think from the start B.A.P has been very successful. They have put out great songs and great music videos. So I am sure that their new album, which comes out on February 3^rd, will also be a big hit. Just 12 more days until their comeback.

The Hateful and the Creepy

This is about the wonderful world of the hateful and creepy. From what I understood EXO has a lot of anti-fans and sasaengs. I know some people prefer certain groups but isn’t being an anti-fan going a little to far. Apparently some EXO anti-fans have banded together and started to slander the guys of EXO and their fans. Do people not realize that there are boundaries between an opinion and harassment?

The EXO anti-fans have gone as far as editing the faces of EXO onto pictures of the decreased. Personal attacks and defamation were also seen all over the website. When the EXO fans were petitioning the government to excuse the members from their mandatory military service there were pictures of EXO fans practicing self-harm. It came out on the website that an anti-fan actually faked those photos. These fans are so hateful for no apparent reason. Should SM Entertainment seek legal action against them? In my opinion yes, they have crossed the line between dislike and all out hate.

Does anyone watch “Cool Kiz on the Block”? In the beginning of the basketball portion Seok Joo Il, a former basketball player, received some anti-fans when he hit Max Changmin and John Park. Basketball is a contact sport and you will get hit whether it is on accident or purpose. Yes, he did it on purpose but its not like he maimed or sent them to the hospital. But unlike EXO, Seok Joo Il was able to get the anti-fans on his side when he praised EXO’s Kris after they played the charity basketball game. I guess I don’t understand why so many people would hate him.

On the other side of the spectrum you have the sasaeng fans. On the 20^th a sasaeng fan attempted to sell underwear that they said belonged to EXO’s D.O. Can you say creepy? The person selling them admitted to getting it from their dorm and that she was going to try to get Sehun’s underwear next. There must be something off in someone’s brain to go as far as breaking onto someone’s house and stealing their underwear. They belong in a psych ward not on the streets. But there were “normal” fans that stood up for the preservation of the privacy of EXO. Even if this story is fake it is creepy as hell and these sasaeng fans need to get a life.

Hello Kitty Cafe

Somewhere in Seoul, South Korean there is a Hello Kitty Café.  Just imagine a café decorated from top to bottom in Hello Kitty. Even the food and drinks have some type of Hello Kitty included on it. I’m not a huge fan of Hello Kitty but she is all right. Pink isn't my favorite color but I think I could stand it for this interesting experience. It sounds pretty awesome.