Top 20 K-pop Songs and MVs (2012)

In 2011, I compiled a list of my personal favorites (click here to see it!)… of course time and tastes change.  So, I’ve decided to create an updated 2012 version.  Some MV/songs were on the previous list and some are new (mostly new- I tried to pick ones from 2011-2012)!

Here it is- enjoy!

1. History by EXO-M/ History by EXO-K
2. 이러지마 제발 Please Don’t by 케이윌 K.will
3. Lucifer by 샤이니 SHINee
4. 주문 Mirotic by 동방신기 DBSK
5. 강남스타일 Gangnam Style by PSY
6. Fantastic Baby by 빅뱅 BIGBANG
7. 피노키오 Danger by 에프엑스 f(x)
8. FACE by 뉴이스트 NU’EST
9. 내가 제일 잘나가 I AM THE BEST by 2NE1
10. MAMA by EXO-M/ MAMA by EXO-K
11. Roly Poly by 티아라 T-ara
12. VENUS by Shinhwa
13. Goodbye Baby by miss A
14. Trouble Maker by Hyuna and Hyunseung
15. STEP by 카라 KARA
16. HANDS UP by 2PM
17. Day by Day by 티아라 T-ara
18. THE BOYS by 소녀시대 Girls’ Generation
19. 셜록 Sherlock by 샤이니 SHINee
20. Don’t Cry by Park Bom

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오빤 아저씨 스타일

I like them older… and I ain’t ashamed of it!

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While most of my friends like young idols like the guys from EXO, U-KISS, Big Bang, Infinite, SHINee, etc. (don’t get me wrong, I have my biases too), I find myself more attracted to the Korean industry’s … AHJUSSIS.  These guys were handsome in their heyday and still look great for their age, but are considered old for someone like me, who is inching towards the big 2-0.  Like I said, most people my age are into the young studs, so when I reveal my inner fangirl crushes on the ahjussis, I get shunned!  😦

Oh well, getting shunned doesn’t make me less attracted to them ahjussis- certain ahjussis, not just any old fart. 

So which ahjussis do I have a crush on?  I shall introduce you- but be warned, they are MINE.  내꺼야!

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Top 20 K-pop Songs and MVs (2011)

I’ve made a list of the best 20 K-pop songs/MVs to me.  The result of this list… is here:

*NOTE: Click the title of the song to watch the MV on YouTube.  I was unable to embed them due to copyright laws. 😦 *

1. Lucifer by 샤이니 SHINee

2. 주문 Mirotic by 동방신기 DBSK

3. Sorry, Sorry by 슈퍼주니어 Super Junior

4. Hurricane Venus by 보아 BoA

5. 링딩동 Ring Ding Dong by 샤이니 SHINee

6. Gee by 소녀시대 Girls’ Generation

7. NU ABO by 에프엑스 f(x)

8. 왜 Keep Your Head Down by 東方神起 TVXQ

9. Bo Peep Bo Peep by 티아라 T-ara

10. 훗 Hoot by 소녀시대 Girls’ Generation

11. 너 같은 사람 또 없어 No Other by 슈퍼주니어 Super Junior

12. I’ll Be There by 태양 Taeyang

13. 라차타 LA chA TA by 에프엑스 f(x)

14. Heartbreaker by G-Dragon

15. A.Mi.Go by 샤이니 SHINee

16. Hello by 샤이니 SHINee

17. Love Ya by SS501

18. 너 때문에 미쳐 I Go Crazy Because of You by 티아라 T-ara

19. 누난 너무 예뻐Replay by 샤이니 SHINee

20.츄Chu~♡ by 에프엑스 f(x)

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미인아 Bonamana by 슈퍼주니어 Super Junior [I didn’t include this in the list because I really don’t like how the background music masks their voices, but nonetheless the tune and choreography are amazing.]

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Foreseeing a Red Victory for 2010

World Cup 2010… such a big event… in the sports world~  Who are you supporting?

… that, I don’t know.  Brazil might be popular pick, and usually people will give huge support to their home country.  I know I should probably support the U.S., but I think I’m gonna give it my all for South Korea this year.  Of course somewhere in me is rooting for the U.S., but I’m totally intent on getting those South Koreans to win this year!  Wooohooo~

Unfortunately, this will be a long and hard fight for South Korea because they are putting themselves up against some amazing teams (i.e. Brazil, England, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Netherlands, Germany).  But, hey, things happen… 😉

Any who, it seems like those Korean entertainers are also pumped over South Korea’s victory over Greece and chance to enter round 16!  Let’s see, I’ve seen Super Junior, Kim Yuna, and Big Bang ads for the “Go red” chant… or rather I’ve only noticed SuJu, Kim Yuna, and Big Bang ads.  LOL…

No idea why I really want South Korea to win… there isn’t a China or Taiwan team to support, so for some reason, I channeled all my patriotism in South Korea?  Who knows… I think I just really like Koreans and Kyu <33333

Speaking of Kyu and all those silly SuJu boys… take a look at their reaction to the victory over Greece:

LOL… in the second one, Ryeowook looks like he is being pulled upwards by an unknown force… 😀

While you’re here on this page reading my blog… watch this video… it’s of Super Junior singing a “victory” song:

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Let’s give a round of applause for South Korea’s efforts so far~  Wish them the best of luck in the World Cup 2010… and I believe their next game is June 22nd at 8:30 PM South Africa time.  They will be playing Nigeria.  LOVE YOU SOUTH KOREA~  SEE YOU IN AUGUST!!!!!!!

GO REDS~ GO SOUTH KOREA~ VICTORY KOREA~

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Seoul Searching

Credit to National Geographic

More than ever, I am anticipating the trip to South Korea this coming August.  Less than 2 months away, I am actively planning out everything. In the midst of this planning and searching, I found an itinerary of the trip.  Now, the following pictures are not mine… I just found them on google images.  So, apparently, this is a rough outline of what is in plan:

1st stop:  Shinchon Tour

Shopping, walking, sightseeing, etc.  around the Yonsei area.  Oi!  I’m most excited about the shopping… There’s nothing a girl would like better than to shop in the fashion center of East Asia~!

2nd stop: The DMZ Tour

A little historical touch~ I’m so excited to see the famous DMZ line.  Time to visit the area separating N. Korea and S. Korea with my very own eyes…

3rd stop: National Museum of Korea

I haven’t even been to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, yet I’ll see the National Museum of Korea first!  LOL… this is sad… I live right in NY too… Well, art is a beautiful thing that I would love to spend the time to observe… since I have never had the chance to do that in a respectable museum… yet. 😉

4th stop: Cheonggyecheon Stream

So, I’ll get to walk along the river… and from pictures I’ve seen, the stream is absolutely beautiful.  Yay!  I’m so happy that I’ll get the opportunity to visit the lovely waters… I’ll be sure to take lots of pictures… And I know some of you may think that it’s just water, but I think it’ll be prettier than some of the polluted bodies of water that I see here in America…

5th stop: Insadong

From what I know, Insadong is a cultural center.  I’m sooo looking forward to this because the area is filled with shops of cultural items.  The pictures that I’ve included here almost look like the Chinatowns and Flushings here in NY.  LOL… this should be exciting… I’m almost expecting Insadong to be the authentic version of Koreatown (which I’ve never been to).

6th stop: Gyeongbokgung Palace

Wahaha~ traditional palace of Korea!  Definitely highly anticipating this one!  The ancient architecture should be fascinating and anything traditional is usually pretty cool…. !  Probably lots of Korean history… lies in this palace.

7th stop: Homestay

Wooo~ this is as good as abroad goes!  Living with an actual Korean family and experiencing their culture and lifestyle hands-on is awesome!  I’ll be Korean for a few days, with a Korean family and all!  hahah~

8th stop: Hanok Tour

More tradition! … as a Hanok is a traditional Korean Village!

9th and final stop: Taekwondo Class

I’ve never flipped in the air.  No somersaulting, no flippies, no cartwheels, no nothing.  Taekwondo will be my first flip in the air (along with my other firsts in Korea).  H-a-p-p-y!  I’ll learn some cool moves and come back to the U.S. ready to kick some butt! HIIYYAAAA!

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In all, I’M PUMPED FOR THIS TRIP~

I’ll actually be experiencing lots of “firsts!”

Plus, on top of everything else, Big Bang‘s comeback is in August!  Yay~!

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