Ulala Session - Memory (Hangeul, Romanization, Translation)

Ulala Session is back with a mini album, Memory, which is dedicated for Late Leader Im Yoon Taek. There are four ballad songs in this album, one Intro, and two instrumental songs. I shared the lyrics for the prereleased track before, and now I'd like to share the lyrics of another beautiful song... Memory.

가슴이 시려서

Gaseumi siryeoseo
My chest feels cold
맘이 허전해서

Mami heojeonhaeseo

My mind feels empty
니 이름 불렀어

Ni ireum bulleosseo

I called your name
니가 곁에 있는 것 같아서

Niga gyeote itneun geot gataseo

It feels like you're beside me

어제도

Eojedo

Yesterday too
너 없는 오늘도

Neo eobneun oneuldo

Today too without you 
다가올 날들도

Dagaol naldeuldo

The coming days too
내겐 모든 게 낯설게 느껴

Naegen modeun ge natseolge neukkyeo

Everything felt strange for me

우리 함께 걷던 길을 다시 걸어 그때 그날처럼

Uri hamkke geoddeon gireul dashi georo geuttae geunalcheoreom

Like that day I walk again along the path we walked together
니가 남기고 간 흔적들을 추억하면서

Niga namgigo gan heunjeokdeureul chueoghamyeonseo

Remembering the traces you left behind

You’re my memory
You’re my memory
기억을 꺼내보다

Gieogeul kkeonaeboda

More than the removed memory웃는 니 얼굴 보다

Utneun ni eolgul boda

More than your laughing face
You’re my memory
You’re still with me
오늘 하루만 울께

Oneul haruman ulkke

Today for one day I'll laugh
오늘 딱 하루만 더 울께

Oneul ttak haruman deo ulkke

Today, for only one day I'll laugh again

시간이 흐르고

Sigani heureugo

Time passes
눈물이 마르고

Nunmuri mareugo

Tears dry

다시 웃게 되도

Dashi utge dwoedo

Although I can laugh again

항상 허전한 너의 빈자리

Hangsang heojeonhan neoye binjari

It always feels empty without you

어제도

Eojedo

Yesterday too
너 없는 오늘도

Neo eobneun oneuldo

Today too without you 
다가올 날들도

Dagaol naldeuldo

The coming days too

내겐 한없이 두렵기만 해

Naegen haneobsi duryeobgiman hae

For me it feels scary

우리 함께 걷던 길을 다시 걸어 그때 그날처럼

Uri hamkke geoddeon gireul dashi georo geuttae geunalcheoreom

Like that day I walk again along the path we walked together
니가 남기고 간 흔적들을 추억하면서

Niga namgigo gan heunjeokdeureul chueoghamyeonseo

Remembering the traces you left behind

You’re my memory
You’re my memory
기억을 꺼내보다

Gieogeul kkeonaeboda

More than the removed memory웃는 니 얼굴 보다

Utneun ni eolgul boda

More than your laughing face
You’re my memory
You’re still with me
오늘 하루만 울께

Oneul haruman ulkke

Today for one day I'll laugh
오늘 딱 하루만 더 울께

Oneul ttak haruman deo ulkke

Today, for only one day I'll laugh again

함께 부르지 못한 노래가 너무 많아서

Hamkke bureuji mothan noraega neomu manhaso

There are too many songs we can't sing together
기억 속에 사는 너를 자꾸 꺼내보나봐

Gieog soge saneun neoreul jakku kkeonaebonabwa

I keep seeing you who live in my memory

You’re my memory
You’re my memory
기억을 꺼내보다

Gieogeul kkeonaeboda

More than the removed memory웃는 니 얼굴 보다

Utneun ni eolgul boda

More than your laughing face
You’re my memory
You’re still with me
오늘 하루만 울께

Oneul haruman ulkke

Today for one day I'll laugh
오늘 딱 하루만 더 울께

Oneul ttak haruman deo ulkke

Today, for only one day I'll laugh again

Korean Drama to Watch: I Hear Your Voice

Okay, I know I should drop this post 3 weeks ago while it was still hot, but honestly I'm watching too many ongoing dramas so I thought I'll save this for later. However, this drama gets high ratings and I become curious... In my previous post I stated that there are no ongoing dramas I really like at the moment so I decided to give this drama a try.

Damn. I should've watched this drama weeks ago! Why did I wait so long and watch those weird dramas instead?

Okay, let's just stop blaming myself and start talking about the drama.

I Hear Your Voice. This is what the superhuman (or superhero) in this drama says. If you watched School 2013, you must recognize this face:

Model and Actor Lee Jong Suk

... or you may know him as Go Nam Soon from School 2013. His fans must be happy because he made a comeback not so long after his previous drama ended. Just like in School 2013, in this drama Lee Jong Suk becomes a student, named Park Soo Ha... but wait, he has a special ability to read hear people's mind. 

It all started when he had a car accident when he was little, he hurt his head and when the other driver got out of his car, Soo Ha suddenly heard what the driver was thinking: it's not an accident, he crashed his car to kill Soo Ha's dad. Soo Ha's dad was still alive but then the driver killed him in front of Soo Ha. Just when the driver tried to kill Soo Ha too, he spotted two girls seeing the incident so the killer left Soo Ha and went to catch them. The killer threatened them but then one of the girls stood out as a witness in the court and the killer ended up in prison.

The brave girl's name Jang Hye Sung (Lee Bo Young). Soo Ha felt really grateful and promised to protect her. About ten years passed and Jang Hye Sung is now a public defendant, while Soo Ha is a student. Soo Ha kept looking for Hye Sung until one day he finally found her...

I love the story and the chemistry between Lee Jong Suk and Lee Bo Young, and even though they're 10 years apart (what?) but they look nice together.

They look like sister and brother... even their smiles look alike.

So what are you waiting for? Quickly watch the drama and let's go crazy about this drama together!^^

Ulala Session - Fertilizer

Today Ulala Session revealed their pre-release track, "Fertilizer" (the title is a little weird, I know) for their upcoming album "Memory". I'm feeling happy and also sad at the same time because this will be their first album without Lim Yoon Taek, the leader of Ulala Session, who passed away some time ago because of cancer. *weeps*

They released this teaser several days ago, and it shows that this album is dedicated to Lim Yoon Taek. Ah, we all miss him~ However, he's in a better place now.

The pre-release album has a nice melody but it also somehow makes me sad. Here I am being mellow again. What do you think about the song?

언젠지 모르던 시간에 행복에 젖어 있을때
Eonjenji moreudeon sigane haengboge jeoeo isseulttae
In the time I don't know when, when we were drenched in happiness

함께 했던 소중한 시간이 그리워 진다

Hamkke haetdeon sujonghan sigani geuriwo jinda
I'm longing for the precious time we spent together

우리의 애타는 마음이 너희의 마음을 적시고

Uriye aetaneun maeumi neohwiye maeumeul jeogshigo
Our anxious heart drenches your heart

함께 했던 우리의 노래가 추억을 부른다

Hamkke haetdeon uriye noraega chueogeul bureunda
Our song that we sang together calling for memories

또 저앞에 펼쳐질 간절한 희망을 부른다
Tto jeoape pyeolchyeojil ganjeolhan huimangeul burenda
Calling for earnest hope that will unfold in front of us again

참 아픈 희망, 참 슬픈 행복
Chan apeun huimang, chan seulpeun haengbog
Such a painful hope, such a sad happiness
단 한번 미소에 아픔을 삼키고
Dan hanbeon misoe apeumeul samkigo
Swallowing pain with one smile
우리가 걸었던 함께 한 시간
Uriga georeotdeon hamkke han sigan
The time when we walked together
모두의 마음과 기억에, 이세상에 거름이 되리라
In everyone's heart and memories, in this world becomes fertilizer

언젠가 지나온 이길이 서로의 기쁨이 되고
Eonjenga jinaon igiri seoroye gippeumi doego
This path that we passed then becomes joy to each of us
함께 했던 소중한 시간은 가슴에 남는다
Hamkke haetdeon sojunghan siganeun gaseume namneunda
The precious time that we spent together remains in our hearts

저 멀리에 보이는 희망이 서로가 다르게 보여도
Jeo meollie boineun huimangi seoroga dareuge boyeodo
Hope that I can see from afar, even it looks differently to each of us
함께 했던 그 믿음 하나로 난 미소를 짓는다
Hamkke haetdeon geu mideum hanaro nan misoreul jitneunda
With that one belief that we've been together, I smile

참 아픈 희망, 참 슬픈 행복
Chan apeun huimang, chan seulpeun haengbog
Such a painful hope, such a sad happiness
단 한번 미소에 아픔을 삼키고
Dan hanbeon misoe apeumeul samkigo
Swallowing pain with one smile
우리가 걸었던 함께 한 시간
Uriga georeotdeon hamkke han sigan
The time when we walked together
모두의 마음과 기억에, 이세상에 거름이 되리라
In everyone's heart and memories, in this world becomes fertilizer

I can take my life.
We’ll never give up, Going now.
Forever, I do.
I’ll keep my soul.
You, Take it slow.
I’ll pray all for one, My love.

참 아픈 희망, 참 슬픈 행복
Chan apeun huimang, chan seulpeun haengbog
Such a painful hope, such a sad happiness
단 한번 미소에 아픔을 삼키고
Dan hanbeon misoe apeumeul samkigo
Swallowing pain with one smile
우리가 걸었던 함께 한 시간
Uriga georeotdeon hamkke han sigan
The time when we walked together
모두의 마음과 기억에, 이세상에 거름이 되리라
In everyone's heart and memories, in this world becomes fertilizer

Lee Seung Chul - My Love

Lee Seung Chul, a Korean veteran singer, is back with his 11th album. The title-song for this album is My Love, and what caught my attention is actually not the song (although the song is pretty enjoyable too), but the music video for the song. In the MV, Lee Seung Chul and staff help a man propose her girlfriend by giving her a surprise... I mean, SURPRISE, because it is such a huge and sweet and touching surprise. Ah... this kind of proposal is actually responsible for women's high expectation and if this MV makes it big (which I think it will), I think men will hate this sweet guy... Hahaha. Prepare some tissue and check out the MV!

Lyrics:

사랑해 그말은 무엇보다 아픈말 

Saranghae geumareun mueotboda apeunmal

숨죽여서 하는말 이젠 하기 힘든말

Sumjugyeoseo haneunmal ijen hagi himdeulmal

Oh 햇살이 밝은 아침보다 밤의 달빛이 어울려요 

Oh haetsari balgeun achimboda bame dalbichi eoullyeoyo

이별의 그 입맞춤 잠시 접어둔채 이대로 이렇게

Ibyeore geu ibmatchum jamsi jeobeodunchae idaero ireohge

힘껏 안아줄께 널 그리고 말할께 

Himggeot anajulkke neo geurigo marhalkke

나 이렇게 너를 외치면서 My Love 

Na ireohge beoreul oejimyeonseo My Love

넌 보지 못할 내 마지막  눈물

Neon boji mothal nae majimag nunmul

힘껏 안아줄께 널 그리고 보낼께 

Himggeot analjulkke neol geurigo bonaelkke

나 또한번 너를 외치면서 My Love 

Na ttohanbeon neoreul oejimyeonseo My Love

넌 듣지 못할  사랑한단 내말

Neon deudji mothal saranghandan naemal

괜찮아  그말은 안쓰러운 거짓말 

Gwaenchanha geumareun anssereoun geojitmal

애쓰면서 웃어도  우린 그저 눈물만

Aesseumyeonseo useodo urin geujeo nunmulman

Oh 햇살이 밝은 아침보다 밤의 달빛이 어울려요 

Oh haetsari balgeun achimboda bame dalbichi eoullyeoyo

이별의 그 입맞춤 잠시 접어둔채 이대로 이렇게

Ibyeore geu ibmatchum jamsi jeobeodunchae idaero ireohge

힘껏 안아줄께 널 그리고 말할께 

Himggeot anajulkke neo geurigo marhalkke

나 이렇게 너를 외치면서 My Love 

Na ireohge beoreul oejimyeonseo My Love

넌 보지 못할 내 마지막  눈물

Neon boji mothal nae majimag nunmul

힘껏 안아줄께 널 그리고 보낼께 

Himggeot analjulkke neol geurigo bonaelkke

나 또한번 너를 외치면서 My Love 

Na ttohanbeon neoreul oejimyeonseo My Love

넌 듣지 못할  사랑한단 내말

Neon deudji mothal saranghandan naemal

My Love

Ra.D – A Certain Heart Fluttering (어떤 설레임) Dating Agency Cyrano OST part 3

New song from Cyrano Dating Agency, sung by Ra.D... Let's learn korean languange by singing this song and understanding the lyrics! (It's a note for myself~)

처음부터 모든 게 익숙할 순 없는 거잖아

Cheoeumbuteo modeunge iksokhal sun eobneun geojanha

You can't get used to everything from the beginning
아른거리는 순간들을 떠올려봐 다시 설렐 수 있게

Areungeorineun sungandeureul ddeoollyeobwa dashi sallel su itge

I try thinking of those shimmering moments so I can get excited again

아무도 그 누구도 완벽할 수는 없는 거잖아

Amudo geu nugudo wanbyeoghal suneun eobneun geotjanha

There's nothing, noone that's perfect

두근거렸던 기억들을 떠올려봐 다시 빛날 수 있게

dugeungeoryeotteon gieogdeureul ddeoollyeobwa dashi bitnal su itge

I try thinking of those heart pounding memories so they can shine again

가끔은 아프고 조금은 어색해도

Gakkeumeun apeugo jogeumeun eosaekhado

Even sometimes it hurts and a little awkward
한걸음씩 시작해 말론 못할 어떤 설레임으로

Hangeoreumssik sijakhae mallon mothal eotteon seolleimeuro

Let's start step by step, with fluttering heart that can't be expressed by words

처음엔 몰랐어 어떤 의미인지

Cheoeumen mollasseo eotteon uimiinji
At the beginning I didn't know what this meant
뭘 어떻게 해야하는지.. 

Mwol eotteohge haeyahaneunji...

What I had to do...
고민하지 말고 먼저 다가서서 보여줘

Gominhaji malgo meonjeo dagaseoseo boyeojwo

Don't hesitate and try approach me first and show me
설레는 그 마음을..

Seolleneun geu maeumeul...

That fluttering heart...

가끔은 아프고 조금은 어색해도

Gakkeumeun apeugo jogeumeun eosaekhado

Even sometimes it hurts and a little awkward한걸음씩 시작해 말론 못할 어떤 설레임으로

Hangeoreumssik sijakhae mallon mothal eotteon seolleimeuro

Let's start step by step, with fluttering heart that can't be expressed by words

가끔은 아프고 조금은 어색해도

Gakkeumeun apeugo jogeumeun eosaekhado

Even sometimes it hurts and a little awkward

서두르지마 괜찮아

Seodureujima gwaenchanha

Don't rush it, it's okay

바래왔던 것만큼 되지 않아도 기다려 보는거야 

Baraewatteon geotmankeum doeji anhado gidaryeo boneungeoya

Even things doesn't go as you hoped, just wait and you'll see어떤 설레임으로..

Eotteon seolleimeuro...

With a fluttering heart...

가끔은 아프고 조금은 어색해도

Gakkeumeun apeugo jogeumeun eosaekhado

Even sometimes it hurts and a little awkward

한걸음씩 시작해 말론 못할 어떤 설레임으로

Hangeoreumssik sijakhae mallon mothal eotteon seolleimeuro

Let's start step by step, with fluttering heart that can't be expressed by words

THANK YOU, SHINHWA, YOU'VE WORKED HARD

Ah… this week is the last week we can see Shinhwa on music programs… Well, they will perform in MCountdown Halo Indonesia on July 3, but they already had their goodbye stages, the last one is today on MBC's Music Core. I’m a little sad especially because Shinhwa Broadcast will take a break too to prepare a new season, and Shinhwa will be busy with their Asia tour. I’ll definitely miss them, but they also need some time to take a break and get enough sleep, right? Recently Eric has big bags under his sexy eyes. He looks tired, sleepwalking to TV station with yellow pillow around his neck. I know it’s cute, but still, he looks best when he’s full of energy and smiling brightly.

This year’s comeback is awesome. Both Shinhwa and SHCJs are happy. Shinhwa thanked SHCJs for the support, and I want to thank Shinhwa for all those wonderful, beautiful, sexy performances. You’ve worked hard, Shinhwa, and it’s all paid off. You did great and got the recognition you deserve. Now go home, drink some tonic, and go get yourselves some sleep, Ahjussis. Kekeke~

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Looking at Shinhwa, Getting Old Doesn't Seem Like a Bad Thing

Shinhwa is the longest running South Korean boyband. They're one of the first idol generation, debuted in March 1998 as six-member idol group: Eric Mun, Lee Minwoo, Kim Dongwan, Shin Hyesung, Junjin, and Andy Lee. Now, 15 years later, they're still going strong in entertainment industry in Korea, and the six members are still together.

Shinhwa (신화) literally means legend, myth. But for Shinhwa Changjo (SHCJ - fans of Shinhwa), Shinhwa means more than that. Of course, Shinhwa is legendary. Being the longest running idol group in Korea itself is legendary. Most idol groups disband after 5 years, or at least have change of member.

Shinhwa has an exact formula: 6-1=0. Without one member, Shinhwa is not Shinhwa, Without one member, Shinhwa is nothing. That's why, Shinhwa means more than the definition anyone can find in dictionary or wikipedia. For Shinhwa Changjo, Shinhwa means friendship, family, togetherness. That's also why you can't find Shinhwa Changjo who likes only a member of Shinhwa. Because loving Shinhwa means loving all six of the members, not less, but maybe more (together with their managers ^^).

Of course, SHCJs have their own most favorite member. I personally like Eric Mun. Honestly, I didn't really pay attention to Shinhwa because I'm not a big fan of K-Pop, but I love watching korean dramas. Eric (Mun Jung Hyuk) is an actor, and I first saw him in Myung Wol The Spy (2011). Mun Jung Hyuk brings me to Shinhwa, I mean, because of him, I got to know Shinhwa. I can say that I like actor Mun Jung Hyuk at first, but then after knowing Shinhwa, I like Shinhwa's Eric more. The charismatic leader with 4D personality. 

Shinhwa's Eric in his own world

I like seeing Eric Mun's role as a part of Shinhwa more than any roles he had in all his dramas (I've managed to catch up and watch them all). 

Actor Mun Jung Hyuk

And thanks to Eric (and Shinhwa Broadcast and internet), I got to know Shinhwa. The words "got to know" is actually the beginning of it all, because the more you know Shinhwa, the more you'll love them. And you just can't stop. Just like Shinhwa members say that they will be together as long as they live, I'm sure SHCJs will keep supporting and loving Shinhwa as long as the members stay together as Shinhwa (read: forever).

Orange, Shinhwa's color

Ah, actually I can't confidently say that I am Shinhwa Changjo. I mean those words somehow make me feel intimidated. Shinhwa is 15 years old, and I've been a fan of Shinhwa for only less than two years. There's this feeling that not anyone can be Shinhwa Changjo. There's a pride in being one, it's an honor to be one, I mean, look at how they love and support Shinhwa for all those years, not anyone can just do that. Moreover, look at how big Shinhwa's love to each Shinhwa Changjo is. Shinhwa and Shinhwa Changjo has bittersweet, long lasting relationship, that many people are envious of.

Three hearts for Shinhwa Changjo

"Shinhwa is not responsible for your life" - Kim Dongwan. A famous quote that shows how much they actually care about their fans. That's why SHCJs who get good marks at school, get into good university, have successful career, always proudly show them off to Shinhwa, and that also makes Shinhwa proud. How cute is that?

Being a relatively new fan of Shinhwa, I'm curious about how they were during those old times, I always try to look for what I've missed. In those old videos, they looked so young, powerful, and energetic. Also cute. Haha. But, I like it more now that they look more experienced, mature and charismatic in their latest album The Classic. Looking at them, I think, "Ah, getting old is not a bad thing." I can see all their hard work during all those times has made them into who they are right now, the cooler, better Shinhwa.

Their new album gets 8 1st place trophies so far, breaking a new record that was previously held by Yo! from their 2nd album. This is the second peak of their career, where they surprise all SHCJs and K-Pop lovers and critics by doing something that no idol groups have done before: vogue dance. They bring out fresh, sexy performance, showing how they always challenge themselves and set a new trend. Once again, they show the cooler, better Shinhwa.

I can't wait for more surprises coming from those six awesome men, and I'm sure all SHCJs are anticipating for them too. 신화산!

Korean Drama to Watch: Shark

Shark. Don’t imagine a survival drama about human-eating shark, this drama is actually NOT about shark (It's on KBS2, not Discovery Channel). It tells a story about revenge, starring Kim Nam Gil and Son Yen Jin.

I don’t watch all episodes of Kim Nam Gil’s previous drama Bad Guy (I originally wanted to, but accidentally saw the frustrating ending and at the end decided not to), but somehow, I feel something similar between these two dramas… My first impression after watching the first episode is… it’s a dark, mysterious, depressing drama, with a good, strong plot and scenario.

I actually hope Kim Nam Gil would pick a different role for his comeback after serving in military, so to be honest I’m a little disappointed. But still, let’s check up on him.

Kim Nam Gil is Han Yi Soo in this drama. He lost his family and wants to take revenge to those responsible. Unfortunately, taking revenge to them also means he has to hurt the woman he loves, Jo Hae Woo (Son Ye Jin). You know where this story is going, right?

I've watched four episodes of this drama, and so far I can say I unexpectedly enjoy this drama a lot. I hope this drama won't be one of those dramas who have strong first impression and then turn boring in the later episodes. 

Ah, do you watch Shining Inheritance? Yun Joon Suk, who played Han Hyo Joo’s autistic brother in that drama is all grown up now. Well, not that grown up, I mean, he acted as young Kim Nam Gil (I know, I know, they don’t look alike, but there will be an explanation), but still, in Shining Inheritance he looked like a little helpless boy (he did great, talented young actor) and now he looks like a real man who protects his first love and of course (?), good at fighting.

Honestly this kind of drama is not everyone’s cup of tea. Some may like it, some may sleep while watching it. My suggestion is: if you have enough problems yourself, I think you might like something lighter and brighter. But if you like a drama about revenge, hatred, painful love, Kim Nam Gil and Son Ye Jin, I know you definitely won’t miss this drama.

I know right, who cares about the plot if you love the cast? Noone. Especially when there's an eye candy like model & actor Lee Soo Hyuk in the drama.

See? It no longer looks like a dark, depressing, and mysterious drama anymore, right? ^^ 

Enjoy the drama!

Big Baby Driver - Cyrano Dating Agency OST (part 2)

Hello! I've blogged about this before, but the songs haven't been released then...

big bAby driver sings for Cyrano Dating Agency, and not just for one song, but three! triple the happiness. Here are the lyrics! (Don't miss the drama too ^^)

big bAby driver - In the Same Storm

She said she never had a chance

To look at the sun in different ways

Ever since she’s been here

She said she’s never coming back

Her soul runs like river with no destination

But I’ll be good for you I will sing for you

He softly sidled up to her

And tried some whisper she liked most

But he knew that she’d go anyway

Like politicians ahead of polls

But I’ll be good for you I will sing for you

I will drink for you I will think of you

Everywhere everyday your everything

But you didn’t realize that we’re in the same storm

Don’t go away my love there’s nothing new for you

Don’t go away my love there’s nothing new for you

If you’re the same everyday is the same

big bAby driver - Take My Hands Tonight

It’s not three in the morning

Nor six in the evening

I know You know we have the day off tomorrow

Not too early for falling

Never too late for getting up

I don’t know but Life does go on

Why don’t you take my hands tonight

Why don’t you take my hands It’s alright

Why don’t you, why don’t you

I’d rather not say no more

Why don’t you take my hands tonight

Why don’t you take my hands It’s alright

Why don’t you, why don’t you, why don’t you

Don’t say you did not mean it

It happens when we’re busy

Even when we are far far away

Why don’t you take my hands tonight

Why don’t you take my hands It’s alright

Why don’t you, why don’t you

I’d rather not say no more

I want to take your hands tonight

I want to take your hands tonight

I want you I want you

big bAby driver - Say Hello to the World

It’s only time that you’ve just wasted on your own

So many thoughts so many feelings

But you’ve never made it on your own

All the pages you have to fill 

Are waiting for you just like me

Before the blank wins all of us

Let me hear you say hello to the world

It’s my time that you’ve just wasted

on my own, yes on my own

Love all the songs and the lyrics, especially "In the Same Storm"! If you love her songs too, don't forget to buy her album! ^^

K-Movie to Watch: Castaway on the Moon (2009)

You need to see this. You really HAVE to see this.

Castaway on the Moon is one of the best Korean movies I’ve seen so far. It’s weird, fun, unique, colorful, and beautiful. It’s not like any other Korean movies I’ve seen. It’s just awesomely different.

It’s actually a pretty old movie, from 2009, and I don’t know why I’ve never heard about this movie before. How can it take 4 years for me to accidentally find this movie?

Anyway, luckily I finally did and I’m writing this post right away after finished watching the movie. I feel the urge to tell every movie lovers out there to watch this awesome movie, because it deserves it.

I read in the Wikipedia that this movie got a lot of awards, and now I know why. The story is great, the cinematography pleases my eyes, I have no bad words for this movie. I can say I enjoy every second of this 2 hour long movie.

This movie is actually just a story about two people: Male Kim and Female Kim.

Male Kim (Jung Jae Young)  tried to kill himself by jumping off a bridge to Han River, but he ended up in a conservation island named Bam Island, where no one lives. He wrote ‘HELP’ on the beach and screamed for rescue, but nothing worked. He tried to hang himself but then changed his mind, he tried to survive in the island and he actually started to enjoy his life alone. He changed ‘HELP’ to ‘HELLO’, and one day, he found a message in a bottle: ‘HELLO’.

Female Kim (Jung Ryeo Won) is addicted to Cyber World and she never leaves her room. She also loves to take pictures of moon at night using her camera. One day she saw ‘HELP’ written on the beach of Bam Island, and spotted a weird man in the island. She began to observe the man every day. 

When the man changed ‘HELP’ to ‘HELLO’, she decided to go out of her room and send him a ‘HELLO’. Male Kim and Female Kim start communicating with their own unique way.

Ok, I'm not gonna spoil it so you better watch it yourself! Right now!

Happy Birthday Cha Seung Won!

My favorite South Korean actor, Cha Seung Won, was born on June 7, 1970. It means that today is his 43rd birthday! (44 in korean year) Cha Seung Won manseeee! \o/

Can't believe that he's 43! Time really does him good, he looks younger every year... Is he Benjamin Button??
Today is a celebration...
I made this painting as a gift, although I can't give it directly to him.

Maybe one day he'll see this? Hope he'll like it... *crossing all my fingers and toes*

So, happy birthday Cha Seung Won oppa!

I hope you can achieve your ultimate goal, becoming a good human being, you said?

I'm sending all my prayers and good wishes for you and family ~

Virtual XOXO

Togeworl - Number 1 & Lim Kim - Colorring

I'm falling in love. With Kim Ye Rim. Or Lim Kim. From Kpop group "Two Months". Or "Togeworl". Blah, so many aliases. I'm falling in love with her voice, so unique and you can always recognize it at once.

I first noticed her in drama "Shut Up Flower Boy Band". She also sings for that drama, she also collaborates with Infinite's L in one of the song. I'm sure she's gonna be one of the best singers in Korea. Should we make a bet? ^^

L & Kim Ye Rim - Shut Up Flower Boy Band (tvN)

Togeworl released a song not too long ago, "Number One". A nice one. Bright and lively, makes you want to sing along... so I'll share the lyrics just in case.

Hangeul

아침에 일어나 너에게
achime ireona neoege
짧은 인사를 보낸다
jalbeun insareul bonaenda
아무리 멀리 떨어져 있어도
amuri meolli ddeoreojyeo isseodo
나는 널 생각하고 있어
naneun neol sanggakhago  isseo

늦은 밤 졸린 눈 비비며
neujeun bam jullin nun bibimyo
너에게 편지를 쓸게
neoege pyeonjireul sseulge
반가운 사진 속 그 표정만큼
bangaun sajin sok geu pyojeonmankeum
아름다운 나날들이기를
areumdaun nanaldeurigireul

찬 바람이 불어와
chan barami bureowa
어깨가 움추러들 때에도
oeddaeha umchureodeul ddaeado
너를 떠올린다면 씩씩한 표정 할수있어
neoreul ddeoollindamyeon ssikssikhan pyojyeong halsuisseo

알고있니 넌 나의 Number 1
algoitni neon naye number 1
두근대는 맘은 아직까지 여기에
dugeundaeneun mameun ajigkkaji yeogie
언제까지나 My only one
eonjekkajina my only one
좋아한단 말은 나를 웃음짓게 해
johahandan mareun nareul useumjitge hae

My number 1, My only one
때로는 지쳐 울어도
ddaeroneun jichyeo ureodo
My number 1
I want to be with you-
우- My number1
u~ my number 1
눈을 감으니 꼭 곁에 있는것 같아
nuneul kameuni kkog gyeote itneungeot gata

쨘 하고 나타날게
jjyan hago natanalge
생각치 못한 어느 날
saenggagchi mothan eoneu nal
우연히 문득 뒤돌아봤을때
uyeonhi mundeug dwidorabwasseulddae
그때 꼭 내가 서 있을게
geuddae kkog naega seo isseulge

꼭 하고 껴안을께
kkog hago kkyeoaneulkke
가장 반가운 얼굴로
gajang bangaun eolgullo
눈물이 왈칵 쏟아진다해도
nunmuri walkag ssodajundahaedo
나는 환하게 웃을거야
naneun hwahage useulgeoya

혹시 오늘 너에게
hokshi oneul neoege
서러운 일이 생긴다면
seoreoun iri saenggindamyeon
오래 전 그 날처럼 달려가 꼭 안아주고파
orae jeon geu nalcheoreom dallyeoga kkog anajugopa
아름답게 빛나길
areumdabge bitnagil

알고있니 넌 나의 Number 1
algoitni neon naye number 1
두근대는 맘은 아직까지 여기에
dugeundaeneun mameun ajigkkaji yeogie
언제까지나 My only one
eonjekkajina my only one
좋아한단 말은 나를 웃음짓게 해
johahandan mareun nareul useumjitge hae

My number 1, My only one
때로는 지쳐 울어도
ddaeroneun jichyeo ureodo
My number 1
I want to be with you-
우- My number1
u~ my number 1
눈을 감으니 꼭 곁에 있는것 같아
nuneul kameuni kkog gyeote itneungeot gata

기억해줘 넌 나의 Number 1
gioghaejwo neon naye number 1
보고싶은 사람 이만 줄일게, 안녕
bogoshipeun saram iman jurilge, annyeong


English Translation

Waking up in the morning
I send you a short greeting
Even if we're far apart
I am thinking of you

Late at night rubbing my sleepy eyes
I'll write a letter for you
Just like the expression in the happy photo
I hope our days will be beautiful

The cold wind blows
Even when I scrunch up my shoulders in the cold
If I think of you, I can make a strong expression

Do you know that you’re my number 1
My thumping heart is still here
Until forever my only one
The words “I like you" make me smile

My number 1, My only one
Even if sometimes I’m tired and cry
My number 1
I want to be with you
U~ my number 1
When I close my eyes, it feels like I’m next to you

"Tada!", and I'll appear

When you don't even expect it

Coincidentally when you suddenly turn around

I'll be standing right there

I’ll hug you tight
With the happiest face
Even if tears suddenly pour down
I will laugh brightly

If today 

Something bad happened to you
Like that day before, I'll run to you and hug you tight
So you shine beautifully

Do you know that you’re my number 1
My thumping heart is still here
Until forever my only one
The words “I like you" make me smile

My number 1, My only one
Even if sometimes I’m tired and cry
My number 1
I want to be with you
U~ my number 1
When I close my eyes, it feels like I’m next to you

Remember, you are my number 1
The person I miss, I'll stop writing now, bye

Wait. This is a long post. *breathe* Let's continue ~

Soon, Kim Ye Rim is also going to release an album as a solo artist under the name Lim Kim, and the pre-release single is titled "Colorring". It managed to take high positions in online music charts soon after released. Watch the MV and get the lyrics below.

Hangeul

난 두시쯤에 잠에서 깨어
nan dushijjeume jameseo kkaeeo
찬바닥에 발을 디뎠지
chanbadake bareul didyeotji
아니 다시 한번 생각해보니
ani dashi hanbeon saenggakhaeboni
오후가 아닌 새벽 두시야
ohuga anin saebyeok dushiya

넌 지금 자고 있겠지
neon jigeum jago itgetji
전화를 걸어서 안받으면
jeonhwareul georeoseo anbadeumyeon
잠들어 있는 널 알면서도
jamdeureo itneun neol almyeonseodo
왜 이리 불안할까
wae iri buranhalkka
다시 한번 걸어볼까
dashi hanbeon georeobolkka

짦게 돌려 받은 대답엔
jjamge dorryeo badeun daedaben
아직 좋아한다 했던것 같아
ajik johahanda haetdeongeot gata
근데 다시와서 생각해보니
geunde dashiwaseo saenggakhaeboni
이별전에 하는 변명들 같아
ibyeoljeone haneun byeonmyeongdeul gata

넌 지금 자고 있겠지
neon jigeum jago itgetji
전화를 걸어서 안받으면
jeonhwareul georeoseo anbadeumyeon
잠들어 있는 널 알면서도
jamdeureo itneun neol almyeonseodo
왜 이리 불안할까
wae iri buranhalkka
다시 한번 걸어볼까
dashi hanbeon georeobolkka

헷갈리고 엇갈리는 우리 사이엔
hetgalligo eotgallineun uri saien
매일 똑같은 노래만
maeil ddoggateun noraeman
아무렇지 않게 밤은 점점 길어져
amureohji anhge bameun jeomjeom gilreojyeo
매일 똑같은 노래도
maeil ddoggateun noraedo

헷갈리고 엇갈리는 우리 사이엔
hetgalligo eotgallineun uri saien
매일 똑같은 노래만
maeil ddoggateun noraeman
아무렇지 않게 밤은 점점 길어져
amureohji anhge bameun jeomjeom gilreojyeo
매일 똑같은 노래도
maeil ddoggateun noraedo

넌 지금 자고 있겠지
neon jigeum jago itgetji
전화를 걸어서 안받으면
jeonhwareul georeoseo anbadeumyeon
잠들어 있는 널 알면서도
jamdeureo itneun neol almyeonseodo
왜 이리 불안할까
wae iri buranhalkka
다시 한번 걸어볼까
dashi hanbeon georeobolkka
왜 이리 불안할까
wae iri buranhalkka
다시 한번 걸어볼까
dashi hanbeon georeobolkka


English Translation

I wake up around two
Put my feet on the cold floor
But to think about it again
It’s not 2PM but 2AM

You must be sleeping right now
If call you but there's no answer
I know it’s because you’re sleeping
But why do I feel anxious?
Should we get together once again?

In your short answers I received
It seems like you still like me
But to think about it again
It sounds like your excuse before we broke up

You must be sleeping right now
If call you but there's no answer
I know it’s because you’re sleeping
But why do I feel anxious?
Should we get together once again?

In our confusing relationship that goes different ways
It’s the same song every day
Like nothing's wrong, the night gets longer
As well as the same song every day

You must be sleeping right now
If call you but there's no answer
I know it’s because you’re sleeping
But why do I feel anxious?
Should we get together once again?

But why do I feel anxious?
Should we get together once again?

Shinhwa is Coming to Indonesia !!!!!!!

It was a lazy Saturday afternoon. I was wondering what should I do with all these paintings of Shinhwa members, and then I signed in to Twitter and read this: The first M Countdown Halo Indonesia is Shinhwa.

I almost had a heart attack.

Whaaaaaat? Shinhwa is coming? Eric Mun is coming!

 Eric Mun is the best

There's no official confirmation from Shinhwa Company yet, but it was a tweet from the promotor, and seeing that it's one of the reliable promotors who has held a lot of concerts before, I think I can safely assume that Shinhwa is really coming here!

Should I be a proper fangirl and buy the ticket, wait for them at the airport just to steal a glance, join the other fans, and hunt Shinhwa members? Should I try to meet them and give them these paintings? Should I go to that extent and be crazy just once in a lifetime? *Shinhwa's Once In A Lifetime playing in the background*

My head is going to burst.

Update: Shinhwa is really coming to Indonesia for MCountdown halo Indonesia, it's confirmed. For me, an important meeting is also confirmed for July 3rd. Great. Now excuse me, I need to go to cry in the bathroom.

Update2: Bad news, people, bad news. MCountdown Halo Indonesia has been cancelled. Some say it's due to 'local circumstances', some say the local organizer is unable to hold the concert as planned. However until now there are still no official confirmations yet, neither from the said local organizer nor MNet, while fans who have bought concert tickets, plane tickets etc continue to ask for more explanation about this sudden cancellation.