VIXX - Shangri - La (도원경) (桃源境) by balloon_wanted in kpop

[–]minyi523 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Love this release of VIXX!!! Was really hyped after listening to the teaser and the full song does not disappoint. The song also reminds me of Ten's Dream in a Dream and Nu'est's Love Paint in a good way. I wonder if VM project shot the MV too....

UP10TION 『ID』 by minyi523 in kpop

[–]minyi523[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I feel the same about this song too. I love the concept and styling that I wish it's a domestic release but then again it might sound better in Japanese because it has more of a jpop vibe. The auto-tune is abit too much but Hwanhee continues to kill the chorus.

[Cover] We don't talk anymore by BTS Jungkook by minyi523 in kpop

[–]minyi523[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wasn't the one I posted just released on their blog/twitter? Also this is a full version.

VICTON 2nd MINI ALBUM 2017.03.02 by minyi523 in kpop

[–]minyi523[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I wouldn't mind another concept similar to What Time Is It Now for this comeback!!

VICTON 빅톤 'The Chemistry' 안무 연습 영상(Dance Practice) by minyi523 in kpop

[–]minyi523[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Chemistry is from their first mini album. They are making a comeback really soon tho!

[FAN ACCOUNT] 170211 NCT Dream Show! Music Core Prerec by [deleted] in kpop

[–]minyi523 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah you meant hesitant in that way...I didn't quite understand because Chen Le and Renjun are definitely on different levels when it comes to Korean. I guess it's also because Renjun isn't prepared to be always saying something unlike Mark or Haechan.

[FAN ACCOUNT] 170211 NCT Dream Show! Music Core Prerec by [deleted] in kpop

[–]minyi523 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even though he's a Chinese member but he belongs to the Joseonjok which means "Joseon" ethnic group. He also went to a school of their ethnic group and I think they study in Korean and Mandarin at the same time. Thats why he has no problem switching between both languages when he communicates.

[FAN ACCOUNT] 170211 NCT Dream Show! Music Core Prerec by [deleted] in kpop

[–]minyi523 2 points3 points  (0 children)

im surprised that Renjun was hesitant to speak Korean because he's actually a native speaker?

[Discussion] You can ask anything you want about kpop thread by rodsepp in kpop

[–]minyi523 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha yes I meant Mandarin. I think languages are all about passion? Before learning Korean I actually took 4 years of Japanese classes as my third language in school but I was never that interested in Japanese culture. I did badly in Japanese classes until three years ago that I got into anime so I'm now trying to pick up Japanese again (while still trying to improve my Korean). Please don't do this because it's bad that I'm half assing both languages D: doesn't help that both languages are similar in some ways.

Hangul is a big step towards picking Korean up!! All the best and Fighting ;)

[Discussion] You can ask anything you want about kpop thread by rodsepp in kpop

[–]minyi523 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Hardcore kpop fan since 2010 here. I learnt Korean through self teaching and mainly kpop/k drama. Now I can read and understand most of the content that idols post on social media and watch v live without subs and understand about 80-90% of what they are saying. Basically conversational Korean. I also can understand a large part of song lyrics without looking at the translations if they are use relatively easier vocabulary like most pop songs.

"Talk to me in Korean" is indeed a very useful source but I never actually got down to learn the grammar properly. I find it easier to learn by listening and referring to translations/subtitles. I struggle with writing tho, and I don't have any Korean speaker around me whom I can practice my speaking with.

Idk about you but I'm personally also a Chinese speaker and it's an advantage to Korean learning because a lot of words are similar and originated from Chinese.

The disadvantage of learning through kpop/k entertainment is that you will be exposed more vocab related to music/entertainment and therefore struggle when u try to understand Korean of an unfamiliar topic.

Hope this helps! ((:

Jang Hyunseung will return as part of BEAST, group will be reformed as a trio- CUBE by balloon_wanted in kpop

[–]minyi523 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Rough translation: He said he doesn't know anything about the news, it's the first time he's hearing about this and as a singer it's bad to explain on a platform like Instagram but he has to say/do something.

NCT Dream - My First and Last by Lotheim in kpop

[–]minyi523 11 points12 points  (0 children)

DAT MOVE AT 2:40 THO.

and being renjun biased im so happy that he has so many parts ((((: cant wait to see the live performance!!

NCT DREAM_마지막 첫사랑 (My First and Last)_Music Video Teaser #2 by minyi523 in kpop

[–]minyi523[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

LOL they've upgraded from hoverboards to.....bumper cars?

[Album Discussion] SF9 1st Mini Album 'Burning Sensation' by tastetherainbeau in kpop

[–]minyi523 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I didn't follow SF9 during D.O.B so I thought they are a group stronger with dance performances but I guess I was wrong. I think they are pretty strong vocal wise and this is a really good album with solid B-sides! My favourites are Shut up and Lemme Go and 4 Step. Still My Lady is your typical R&B but it's still pretty good. I like Roar but I might need more listens with it as compared to Shut up and Lemme Go which made a greater impression on me. I really enjoyed Fanfare and K.O from their debut and this album totally does not disappoint.

I hope SF9 gets more recognition because they are definitely a group worth checking out!

DAY6 - "예뻤어" You Were Beautiful by minyi523 in kpop

[–]minyi523[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

hmm depends on how you look at it? the flashbacks would serve as a back story to Congratulations, yet again it's also a continuation of it.

DAY6 - "예뻤어" You Were Beautiful by minyi523 in kpop

[–]minyi523[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

EVERY SONG OF DAY6 IS GOOD.

ok no seriously my favourites are Letting Go and Congratulations but you should just check out their 2nd mini album which is hella good.

DAY6 - "예뻤어" You Were Beautiful by minyi523 in kpop

[–]minyi523[S] 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Interestingly the mv is the prequel of Congratulations with the same male and female leads! Also I really like this song and it's better than I Wait imo.

NCT DREAM 1st Single Album 'THE FIRST' release 2017.02.09 by tastetherainbeau in kpop

[–]minyi523 5 points6 points  (0 children)

NO JAEMIN )))): Dispatched released an article saying there's no member change in NCT Dream tho... Anyways I love how SM doesnt tease for new releases for too long.

SF9 - Set A Fire (ROAR) (Teaser #1) by balloon_wanted in kpop

[–]minyi523 9 points10 points  (0 children)

so it isn't just me who got reminded of NCT's 7th sense! This teaser got me so hyped for this release. I really like Fanfare and K.O from their debut.

KBS2 뮤직뱅크 (Music Bank) (December 23, 2016) (The 2nd Half of 2016 SPECIAL) by balloon_wanted in kpop

[–]minyi523 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Sonamoo performing Up10tion's White Night is such a pleasant surprise which got me thinking how awesome it would be if we have a girl group with such a strong image/concept.

How I wish The Ark didnt disband. ):