XOXO

I wouldn't have a post title like that if there was nothing that warrants it. But EXO's album has been on replay for me these few days hahaha so there. Lemme talk briefly about a few K-pop songs/albums that really got me recently.

1. EXO's 'XOXO' album
It's amazing! I love it although there are a couple of tracks I don't exactly dig, but still, I wouldn't skip them if they come up on iTunes. This album was really worth the one year wait. I got my albums today and I'm so happy with them (hehe). However, to the girl who wanted to trade her Baekhyun photocard for 'any EXO-M members', but told me, "Baekhyun can trade for someone better" when I offered her either Chen or Tao, shit you. LOL. Anyways, check out the Dinoseoul team's thoughts on the album here. It's pretty objective I assure you!

2. Henry's 'Trap'
Ahhh this single is great! I understand Kyuhyun's participation in the track but Taemin seemed a little unnecessary though. But of course I'm not going to complain. Hahahaha! I'm so glad that one of my favourite members of Super Junior is finally getting the recognition he deserves! He is handsome, sings well, dances well, plays the piano and speaks English with a swoon-worthy accent. Okay I will stop here abruptly because I have a review of this song coming up on Dinoseoul.

3. SPICA. Everything of SPICA.
I just kept replaying their singles, especially 'Painkiller' after watching them live at Music Matters' K-pop Night Out. I totally got hooked (to their songs and... Jiwon. Ahem.) Seriously, check them out - even the rapper sings much better than many other so-called 'vocalists' in other groups. And uhm, here's my picture with them just because.

4. SKarf's 'Luv Virus'
Wasn't really feeling the song when I first heard it, but it started getting really catchy the next few listens. From their live performances, I really feel that Ferlyn has improved a lot and I'm really happy for her. Good to see them still going decent, and I'm excited what is going to come next!

Yup, that basically sums up my K-pop life recently. I'm not even getting used to work I'm so sad gonna have Monday blues. Goodnight!

D-DAY

Today is SMTOWN. SMTOWN is today. Can I just say how excited I am? Wow, seeing so many artistes (of which I all like - I know, so many) performing over a span of four hours is gonna be really insane and absolutely fun! I can't wait to see SHINee perform since they were the first K-pop group I ever liked. But man, am I looking forward to watching EXO? I've been following them since Teaser #1. And I really love them okay.

Okay. So fangirlish. Meh. Goodnight!

Making History

So this post is gonna be about SM's newest boy group - EXO.

EXO definitely caught my attention with their gazillion number of teasers released. By the tenth teaser I think many people were getting bored and irritated but as for me it really just made me look forward to their debut even more. When they finally debuted on April 8 - both EXO-K in Korea and EXO-M in China, I was really excited.

EXO-K's first stage was well...lip-synced, as with many other SM artistes but I knew they'd sing live soon so I waited. I didn't have to wait very long though - they showed their prowess earlier this evening during Music Bank!

It may not be perfect but it is sure darn good for a rookie group. And woah, Baekhyun (my bias in EXO-K, along with Kai) sure pulled off all those high notes flawlessly. What a beast.

Baekhyun. 

Kai the dancing machine.

On the other hand, compared to their group mates promoting in Korea, EXO-M has visibly less coverage and exposure. I feel kinda bad for them since they have been off to a rocky start in China so far, and they are still so reserved during interviews and all but I am sure they will break out of their shy selfs soon. And speaking of shy, somehow I find myself drawn to the two most reserved members of the lot - Tao and Chen. It is kinda weird considering how most of my biases aren't what you would call shy haha.

Chen. I liked him ever since last year's SM Orchestra Stage in SBS Gayo Daejun when he awed me with his crazy vocals.

And this is Tao, the maknae. He was the first member of EXO-M I was able to remember easily due to his sharp features and his stare that pierces right through you. He looks really intimidating but from all the interviews and showcases so far, he has shown that he is really the opposite from what he seems to be. 

I was intending to buy their mini albums actually but they only ended up having six tracks so I'm gonna wait for a full album. Sigh they have like at least fifteen songs already can't they just release a full album. Eeesh.

But anyway, these boys are destined for great things and they are gonna be big just like their SM seniors and I wish them all the best!

P.S. I really need to hear them sing What Is Love, Angel and Baby Don't Cry live. Still my favourite songs from them although History and MAMA are brilliant. Hurhur.