Life Lately: Doodling, Crocheting, Munching Food

It's been almost 2 months since I bought Samsung Galaxy Note II, and I've made some more drawings using Sketchbook Mobile X.

I posted this on my tumblr about Shinhwa because I talked too much about them on this blog.

Anyone recognize them?

Made this for SHCJ Indonesia's 3rd Anniversary tomorrow

Honestly I made a lot of drawings of Shinhwa...

Jay Chou, as requested by a friend who believes they'll somehow end up together

Cha Seung Won, my all-time-favorite Korean Actor

 

Addicted to this drama, The Master's Sun

I also participated in a drawing contest by Green Tea Graffiti and yesterday I received an email that I'm one of the winners. Yipeeeee! They'll send me the prize from Korea. I think they didn't know that I lived in Indonesia when they chose me, I'm crossing my fingers hoping they won't say, "You're too far come and get your own prize."

I also (finally) finished my second amigurumi.

The most difficult part is finding the suitable pot for the cactus. Accidentally saw this cute little bucket at Opus One and bought it without second thought. Anyone want the pattern for the cactus?

This bunny is my first amigurumi, you can find the pattern here.

And... food.

Full Monty & Thai Lemongrass Beef Salad

I went to Hummingbird Eatery, located at Jl. Progo no. 14, Bandung. It was actually not my first visit, but it was the first time I took some pics of what I ordered there, so as usual I'll share them on my blog.

I went there with my family to have brunch. The breakfast menus are served at 7-11am and we were there at 10.30am. We ordered Full Monty (a complete breakfast set) from the breakfast menus and some drink. Other dishes: crepes, salad, soup, grazing, main course, are served at 10.30am-10.30pm according to their website but the waitress told me that I have to wait until 10.40am to order, so we waited and then ordered Thai Lemongrass Beef Salad, Traditional Rendang Hitam, Tenderloin Steak, and Grilled Creamy Salmon. We left with full and happy stomach heart.

Doodling on Samsung Galaxy Note 2

So I know Galaxy Note 2 is not something new, and even Galaxy Note 3 is coming soon, but I just bought it last week because my Blackberry was broken. And because BBM will be available for android too, I decided to buy Galaxy Note 2. Galaxy Note 2 has S Pen and large screen, that's why I prefer it to Galaxy S4.

For the sake of my job, I looked for drawing application for my phone, and after some googling I decided to download several (of-course-free) apps, trying them all, and I fell in love with SketchBook X.

I supposed to use this drawing app to make my work as an architect and designer easier, but I ended up making these...

Anyway I really love my new phone and please look forward for more doodles later ~

Shinhwa's Eric Mun Look Alike (?)

I saw this picture of Shinhwa's Eric Mun...

Eric Mun looks like 민영익 (Min Yeong Ik) from Joseon Dynasty

And watched SNL Korea where Eric wore this Joseon Era outfit...

Hmmmm.....

But... wait... isn't that Tukul Arwana? (Indonesian comedian) They look exactly the same... Or is there something wrong with my eyes?

Min Yeong Ik and Tukul Arwana O_O

But... if that's the case then...

Eric Mun looks like Tukul Arwana ?????

Andwaeeeeeeeee~~~~~~~~ Nooooo~~~~~~ *in denial*

*... Googling more Eric's pics to make sure they don't look alike*

Eric Mun - jTBC's Shinhwa Broadcast

Pffft... What was I thinking? I'm sorry Eric, for thinking of those stupid thoughts..

Conclusion: Shinhwa's Eric Mun doesn't look like Tukul Arwana

Shinhwa Sang Live on Chinese Idol, Just So You Know

“What a weird post title. You’re talking about Shinhwa, so of course they sang live. They always do.”

Shinhwa is known for their live performances. Okay, I know, if you’re not Shinhwa Changjo, you may not know that and you may even think that they do lip sync while performing live, but that misunderstanding can only happen because they sing so well. There are a lot of singers and idol groups who use lip-synching on live performances especially when they have to dance from the beginning to the end of the songs, but let me tell you, Shinhwa is not one of them.

Shinhwa performing This Love on Mnet's MCountdown

Of course singing live has a big risk because mistakes can happen, but Shinhwa chooses to take the risk. They made a lot of mistakes during these past 15 years, there were a lot of incidents during their live performances, but they never stopped Shinhwa from showing their professionalism on music programs, concerts etc, and we know Shinhwa learned a lot from all those incidents and now they can even laugh while talking about what happened. (Who can ever forget that moment when Hyesungie kicked a pitiful camera?)

Those live performances on all those countless stages are the reason they now become the respected sunbaenims among idol groups. That’s also why Shinhwa Changjo love watching EACH PERFORMANCE of Shinhwa, because each performance is special, fresh, precious, “now-or-never”, you can always find new little details if you watch closely. You can watch all performances for one song and feel differently for each of them. That’s why they’re addictive, that’s why they received so much love for a long, long time.

So, yes, I know why Shinhwa Changjo are mad after watching Chinese Idol. I am mad too.

Shinhwa sang (of course) live on that show. There were a lot of SHCJs during the recording, that’s why there were also a lot of fancam videos uploaded, even before the show was broadcasted. I saw the videos (mostly the ones titled ‘Eric Focus’ ^^ - I love everything ‘Eric Focus’) and really couldn’t wait to see the broadcast of the show. Not only me, I think all SHCJs were excited to see the show after seeing all those fancam videos. But all those anticipations turned bitter. They replaced Shinhwa’s live singing with CD sound and (this is what made made SHCJs mad) Shinhwa got scolded because of something they didn’t do… (lip sync). The local media even reported some defaming articles: "Korea Famous Group Shinhwa went on Chinese Idol. Got exposed of doing lip sync.. fans started "scolding" war", "Shinhwa lip sync, Group quality questioned!"

pic from weibo

Non-fans said bad things about Shinhwa after the broadcast, and SHCJs tried to prove them wrong and someone even replaced the sound from the broadcast with the sound from the fancam. But, you know, will those people watch it? Will they take time to watch the unedited fancam videos (which they are now trying to ban)? I’m not so sure. They didn’t even take time to find the truth before saying disgraceful things about Shinhwa.

*sigh*

I feel like we’re talking to ignorant people who won’t listen and can only say bad things about other people without knowing the facts.

*watching Shinhwa’s live performance on MUST to calm myself down*

This is just ridiculous and totally disrespectful. Blaming victims is not only unfair but also inhumane, you just can’t do that.

*long sigh* *watching Shinhwa’s live performance on You and I to calm myself down again*

By the way, other than This Love, Shinhwa also performed Brand New on the show but it was not broadcasted. You can watch it here. They sang live, and it was perfect. I don't know why it was broadcasted...

Sorry for this rambling post, I just somehow need to let this out.

Let's vogue dance away our anger~~~

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~

Ah, I submit this cartoon to mwave, please vote for it here! Thank you! ^^

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!

Legendary Shinhwa is Back! (Shinhwa - This Love lyrics)

I'm so excited!!!
And last night I finally finished painting all Shinhwa members! This is just me trying to support and welcome their 11th album "The Classic".

Every brush stroke is filled with prayer so they're going to have a successful comeback. Keke~

We live for this... LOVE! (This part of the new single is stuck in my head already)

And finally they released the MV for This Love!
It really is something new because they do "Voguing Dance" in this MV... They always challenge themselves with something new, and I just want to say that this new MV is simply AWESOME! Check it out!

Hangeul & Romanization:

The Red Light 멈춰버린 시간 속 너만의 향기
The Red Light meomchwobeorin sigan sok neomanye hyanggi
깨지 않을 꿈결처럼 점점 더 빠져들어
kkaeji anheul kkumgyeolcheoreom jeomjeom deo ppajyeodeureo

The Green Light 미쳐버린 난 너에게 질주할까

The Green Light michyeobeorin nan neoege jiljuhalkka
터질 듯한 심장소린 너에게만 뛰고 있어

teojil deuthan simjangsorin neoegeman ttwigo isseo

Like Satellites And Shooting Stars 태양을 본 별처럼

Like Satellites And Shooting Stars tae yangeul bon byeolcheoroem
니 주위를 돌고 돌아 뜨거워도 다가가

ni juwireul dolgo dora tteugeowodo dagaga
널 마침내 안고서 (Holding Your Heart) 눈부시게 타올라

neol machimnae angoseo (Holding Your Heart) nunbushige taolla

We live for this love (nanana nana nanana)
We live for this love (nanana nana nanana)
We live for this love

The firelight 불타버린 눈빛에 갇힌 순간

The firelight boltabeorin nunbite gadhin sungan
날 깨워 줄 한 번의 키스, 온 세상을 다 가질 것 같아

nal kkaewo jul han beonye kiseu, onsesangeul da gajil geot kata

Like Satellites And Shootings Stars 꽃잎을 본 벌처럼

Like Satellites And Shootings Stars kkotipeul bon beolcheoreom
니 주위를 돌고 돌아 거침없이 다가가

bi juwireul dolgo dora geochimeobsi dagaga
널 마침내 안고서 (Holding Your Heart) 저 높이 날아 올라

neol machimnae angoseo (Holding Your Heart) jeo nopi nara olla

We live for this love (nanana nana nanana)
We live for this love (nanana nana nanana)
We live for this love

RAP:
I can’t get enough, I can’t get off of your love
난 너의 사랑 없이는 못 살아 중독되는 걸

nan neoye sarang eobsineun mot sara jungdokdweneun geol
눈 깜빡 할 사이 I’m by your side, 입 맞춰보면 I Feel so high

nun kkamppak hal sai I'm by your side, ib matchwibomyeon I feel so high

(We live for this love)

RAP:
너라는 solar system 안에 나는 shooting star, 끌려가, 거부할 수 없는 black hole,

neoraneun solar system ane naneun shooting star, kkeullyeoga geobuhal su eobneun black hole,
It’s automatic systematic in this universe 

네게 이끌려가 거부 할 수 없는 black hole
nege ikkeullyeoga geobu hal su eobneun black hole

Everytime I Count 1 2 3
우릴 둘러싼 세계가 멈추지

uril dulleossan segyega meomchuji
두근댄 비트에 맞추고

dugeundaen biteue matchugo

We live for this love (Everytime I Count 1 2 3)
We live for this love 

(우린 끝없이 사랑을 꿈꾸지)

(Uri kkeuteobsi sarangeul kkumkuji)
We live for this love

꿈속에도 깨어나도 언제나 곁에 있어

kkumsokedo kkaeeonado eonjena gyeote isseo
두려워 마 내 손 잡아 내가 널 지켜줄게

duryeowo ma nae son jaba naega neol jikyeojulge


English translation:
Your scent in The Red Light of frozen time
Fall deeper into it like a dream you can't escape

Should I speed toward you like crazy in The Green Light
My thumping heart beats only for you

Like Satellites And Shootings Stars, like a star looking at the sun
Spinning aroung you, even it's hot keep getting closer to you
I finally hold you (Holding Your Heart) and burn birghtly

We live for this love (nanana nana nanana)
We live for this love (nanana nana nanana)
We live for this love

The moment trapped in the burning firelight of your gaze
One kiss to wake me up, it feels like the whole world is mine

Like Satellites And Shootings Stars, like a bee seeing a flower
Spinning around you, getting closer to you without a second thought
I finally hold you (Holding Your Heart) and fly so high

We live for this love (nanana nana nanana)
We live for this love (nanana nana nanana)
We live for this love

I can’t get enough, I can’t get off of your love
I can't live without your love I'm addicted to it
I blink my eyes and I'm by your side, when our lips touch I Feel so high

(We live for this love)

In the solar system of love I'm a shooting star, I'm drawn to you, an unavoidable black hole,
It's automatic systematic in this universe I'm drawn to you, an unavoidable black hole

Everytime I count 1 2 3
The world around us stops
Matching to the thumping beat

We live for this love (Everytime I Count 1 2 3)
We live for this love (We endlessly dream of love)
We live for this love

Even when I'm dreaming, even when I'm awake, I'll always be by your side
Don't be afraid, take my  hand, I'll protect you.

Shinhwa's Eric

Made 6 painting these past three days, and two of them are Eric's. Keke. Totally obsessed with him, the nonsensical guy who has 4D personality. He's so weird but he never fails to charm people as the best leader of all Korean idol groups, the leader of Shinhwa who's making a comeback soon with their 11th album The Classic. Shinhwa has been together for 15 years now, with the same members when they debuted in 1998, and they're still going strong. Shinhwa jjang! Eric leader-nim jjang!

One of Eric's favorite pose. "Eric jjang!"

The second painting is Eric at Roygen signing event a while ago~

I put the painting on my binder.

Life Lately

Hello! It's been a while since my last post. There are a lot of things I've been doing:

First, I took a Japanese Cooking Class by Chef Makoto Miyamaguchi from (of course) Japan. There were about 100 participants, and the chef taught us how to make Dragon Roll Sushi, Tempura, Tuna Tataki, and Chicken Katsu. The recipes were printed out before and distributed when we arrived. Then, the chef starts cooking, telling us what to do and not to do in Japanese language, accompanied by a translator, MC, and another Indonesian chef. I was busy writing and scribbling and doodling~

After watching the demonstration, we were divided into smaller groups and we tried to make the dish.

Sorry for the mess. Haha. I need to make them again soon before I forgot what I've learned.

Second, I have a lot of puppy time.

The dog at my workplace got puppies! They're so adorable. Instead of working I spend so much time playing with them. Keke.

Any name ideas for the cute puppies? ^^

Third, I've been making more caricature paintings for my friends...

My desk is such a mess~

And, I've been watching Shinhwa Broadcast and their other videos all the time... I'm not actually into Kpop and boy bands (I love Kdrama and Running Man though), but... it's Shinhwa. Shinhwa is just different. They live up to their name, Shinhwa, meaning Legend. They're the longest running Korean boy band, and I'm pretty sure they will always be because they promised to be together as Shinhwa until for.e.ver. Yes, forever.

It's been 15 years since they debuted in 1998, they never disband and they never change members. You can see how much they value each others, how much they love their fans (Shinhwa Changjo), and moreover, they're hilarious. And the more you know them, the more you'll love them. I really can't wait for their 11th album, The Classic. It's coming SOON! (May 16th)

*update: the teaser is out: watch here!

And this is a random photo of Jco and bunny hanging out in my back yard~

Have a nice weekend!