Monthly Archives: February 2012

EXO’s Last Teaser?

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SM has finally revealed Park Chanyeol‘s teaser. He is the last member of EXO to be revealed so this could probably be the last teaser. However, we have not seen a full clip of Se Hun and Lu Han sitting by the camp fire from the What Is Love? MV. There are rumors that EXO will have their debut in March. If EXO is going make their debut on the day there is a full moon, then that would be the 8th of March. Nobody knows about the exact debut date for EXO but it could be earlier as well.

Overall, I like the music in this teaser; it’s very soothing. It also sounds similar to music from a role-playing game. The name of the music named in the teaser is El Dorado. According to www.thefreedictionary.com, El Dorado (a Spanish term) means, “A legendary city or historical region of the New World, often thought to be in South America, that was fabled for its great wealth of gold and precious jewels and eagerly sought by 16th- and 17th-century explorers, including Sir Walter Raleigh.” In other words, El Dorado is the lost city of gold. Eldorado also happens to be a poem by one of my favorite poets, Edgar Allan Poe. The poem is about a knight in search of the legendary city of gold. You may read the poem here.

I’m trying to figure out whether the image in the book shown in this teaser is that of a water drop. If one has noticed, there seems to be water in many of EXO‘s previous teasers. Where did the pages with a star, pyramid, and unicorn go? Ahem…conspiracy buffs can answer what they are since those very images tend to be known as occult symbols. Furthermore, if one pauses the video at the scene where Chanyeol opens the book and turns to the page with writing all over it, once can see an ambiguous message. I haven’t deciphered the meaning of it but the message, of course, seems to be talking about the “12 EXO-trodinary league of gentle-aliens,” according to one YouTube user xD

 

In this teaser one can conclude that the EXO members are separated and are searching for one another. When they look at the solar eclipse (one is not supposed to do that; however, the EXO members are “aliens” with extraordinary powers so they can get away with it =P), it’s a sign that the time to gather and make their final showdown is near. The nod that Chanyeol does at the end of this teaser seems to indicate that EXO is ready for something grand or that it’s time…time for what? More teasers? I don’t know xD Jokes aside, the nod to me appears to say, “Ready…let’s make a move!”

On a random note, I had been following Chanyeol on Twitter but he deleted his account as soon as EXO was gaining popularity. Now I’m following his cousin on the social networking site. Following celebrities on Twitter…I think I should add that as my hobby =P

Anyhow, EXO should be making a move soon iA!

UPDATE: I am watching TV right now and there is a documentary on the Mayan Legend of the 13 Crystal Skulls. The Legend of the 13 Crystal Skulls states that there are 13 crystal skulls that belong to people with supernatural powers. These people come from a highly advanced civilization that was rumored to be living on the moon and are known to be aliens from another dimension. Some archaeologists think that the 13 crystal skulls hold information on an advanced civilization that was part of the City of Atlantis, which is said to be now under water. Apparently, in the movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skulls, the Mayan name for El Dorado is Akator. Akator happens to be the place where the 13 Crystal Skulls are. The Legend of the 13 Crystal Skulls also indicates that something will activate the 12, yes…12, crystal skulls and that these crystal skulls must be united before 20th December, 2012 to stop a catastrophe from happening. Hmm…EXO has 12 members with supernatural powers, they have a song called El Dorado, and it’s the year 2012. Moreover, the image towards the end of the teaser looks very crystal-like before it turns into the EXO logo. Is there some connection or am I looking too deep into this?

Also, EXO might have 24 teasers. For an explanation on this just check out the post that I have reblogged on Tumblr or read it here:

hunhanhere:
EXO are going to have 24 teasers all together.
They’ve release 12 teasers.
Then one prolouge song in two versions, since it’s halfway.
Now they are releasing 12 more teasers.
And I reckon the last teaser – number 24 will be the teaser of their debut/song.
Why 24? 24 hours in a day. EXO like days/time travel/supernatural.
But that’s just my theory feel free to pick at it. XD

This seems like a reasonable explanation now that viewers are saying that some of the previous teasers, such as the one on Kris, have a (1) next to their title on youku.com. We’ll just have to wait and see…

—Moonlight

EXO’s New Teasers

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I’ve been absent from the Internet for quite some time. Just moved to another country for post-grad. studies. Life is quite fast-paced here in the big city compared to home. Wait…where is home? Being a third-culture-kid, home tends to be all over the place and the question, “Where are you from?” is a rather complex question for people like me to answer xD Anyhow, I stopped in Dubai and Bangkok before arriving here. Dubai’s Terminal 3 Airport is quite interesting as people from all over the world transfer flights there. It was VERY crowded but it’s a good place for those that like people-watching while waiting for a flight =P

Apart from that, classes haven’t started yet and I have noticed that there are SO MANY students here. The number of students are 10 times the amount in my previous uni. I see new people everyday but majority of the students that I have seen so far are under-grads.

As for EXO, I knew that SM would release some teasers on the day I was traveling. After reaching this place, I found out that Kris‘, D.O. and Su Ho‘s teaser was released.

TEASER 16D.O. and Su Ho teaser (I love the kite-flying scene and the music in the background is peaceful. In this teaser, it seems like the kite is pulling onto something that is causing an eclipse. Su Ho‘s expressions are very noticeable xD I think I can pull off the same expressions):

 

TEASER 17 – Well, here is Kris‘ teaser, which I was waiting for AGES. The staircase in this teaser has been used in Hyoyeon’s dance scene from SNSD’s “Into the New World” music video back in 2007. The song being played in the background is one that I’m really looking forward to by EXO. It’s called “Into Your World” It sounds almost the same as title of SNSD’s song! How strange! Kris‘s expression in the part where his side profile is captured makes him look like a villain. Others say that he looks like an angel and it’s probably the white clothes that he wears that makes him appear that way. Villain…angel…hmm, are we talking about Sephiroth from Final Fantasy 7 here? I can tell that he has great acting skills. I look forward to seeing Kris in dramas or movies since SM has been training him for acting in addition to rapping and dancing. Apart from that, I noticed the arrows on his clothes. They seem to be pointing below and above. Is that some kind of symbol? I think it is! Conspiracy buffs would be likely to answer that one.

 

My reaction to Kris‘ MV…KRIS HAS PROVEN THAT EXO MEMBERS CAN FLY! I found it hilarious as I was joking with my friends several weeks ago that EXO members can dance, sing, pull off ninja skills, and asked, “What’s next? One of the members can fly!?” Few weeks later…I see Kris flying in Teaser 17. My friends think that Kris is my bias but I really like Lay too; it’s very hard to choose between the two. The reason I like Kris is that sometimes he reminds me of myself. Strangers see us as mysterious…the kind of people you hear about or are curious about but don’t really know much about or see that often. However, people that know us or, who are are close to us, see us as sociable and open to talk to. Funny thing is that Kris is taller than average and I am shorter than average =P The major difference between Kris and I, however, is that he doesn’t smile in his pictures while I do. Hence, Kris‘ lack of smiles translates to coldness. I could probably write an entire article on Kris but I think I’ll have to save that for later (Yes, Kris…feel proud of yourself =P). As for Lay, he just seems to radiate happiness and warmth. I usually pay attention to vibes that I get from people. Some people seem to have really strong happy vibes while others tend to give off cold vibes. However, what you see of people in the media may not be what they are in real life.

TEASER 19Lay, Chen, and Baek-Hyun (The dog in the teaser is so beautiful and fluffy ^^ Looking at Chen drink coffee makes me want to drink hot chocolate or caramel latte but it’s summer over here! xD Baek-Hyun is all smiley smiley. Lay…probably one of the most enthusiastic members and I seem to be really drawn by his personality. The song in this teaser is like a breath of fresh air).

 

Anyhow, I was searching for EXO‘s Teaser 19 today but it had not been uploaded. As I continued searching, just a few minutes later SM decided to reveal the teaser xD It’s like SM can read my mind =P I just want EXO‘s album right now!

On a side note, the EXO members look like any other guy before their debut. SM decided to groom them by giving them a new style and an edgy haircut to make them stand out. The members seem to have had a “cool…with attitude” aura back in their trainee days that distinguishes them from others but not really a stardom look…(not exactly the kind of guys that I would be comfortable in approaching unless they were friendly) but look at them now! The only complaint I have is that SM should not have dyed Kris‘ lovely jet-black hair ’cause his hair is his most prominent feature, apart from his face and height, and Lay should have kept the hairstyle he had at the SHINee concert he had performed at. Now how would I look if SM decided to groom me? =P

—Moonlight

EXO Teaser 15 – Ninja Skills by Tao

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SM decided to give fans a little Valentine’s gift today. Seeing how Tao calls himself “romantic,” I wonder if he asked his second teaser to be released on Feb. 14th? xD

Anyhow, I love the teaser. Yes, it’s EXO‘s 15th teaser and I’m sure that there are still 4 or 5 more to ago before EXO debuts (seeing how there were new scenes of different EXO members in their “What Is Love” music video). I knew that Tao would have another teaser as a I saw “(1)” next to the title of his first one.

Although Tao will be taking the position of rapper in EXO, he needs to be cast in an action movie ’cause this guy sure has some awesome Wushu and ninja skills. On an interesting note, I’ve seen children in a martial arts school in China pull off similar moves as Tao.

Check out Tao‘s awesome ninja skills (we also get to hear more of the “Metal” music by EXO):


Tao‘s message on Weibo:

After watching my second teaser, there is an indescribable feeling in my heart. To be honest, I am not the main lead. Instead the main lead(s) are the people who have helped me. Also: Thank you. Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! I hope you liked the teaser, and that it gives you motivation. Please wait for the next one. EXO TAO

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Awesome, Tao! As much as he appears fierce in his teasers, he is quite a funny guy. He loves taking pictures of himself…especially when there is a mirror in the washroom xD Kekeke!

Looking forward to seeing EXO‘s mysterious member, Kris, in an upcoming teaser iA ^^ (his teaser might be the last). SM sure knows how to make fans curious about him! Maybe he is the mysterious type in real life. Who knows? Great job at being mysterious, Kris! ^_^

—Moonlight

February 12th

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February 12th, 2012…my birthday and also the day I was hoping EXO would make their debut =P I sat and watched all of EXO’s teasers again and I think I have listened to “What Is Love” (combining EXO-K and EXO-M) around 100 times =P Anyhow, just had some tea so I could feel a bit more relaxed. The warm wishes seem to uplift my mood alhamdulillah.

I just want to lie down and look at the stars lighting up the entire sky. Just imagining or seeing pictures of it gives me an out-of-the-world feeling. A small trip to the moon wouldn’t be so bad either =P Space still seems so distant at this age when we already have the technology to experience it.

This has been in my room for a long time. It spins with batteries but the batteries ran out a long time ago.

I know that life doesn’t exactly go the way we plan it to, but I think we can learn from the experiences and grow to become a stronger person. Lots of prayers to everyone out there! Even if I don’t know you…you all are in my prayers.

—Moonlight

EXO, Please Debut!

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I wanted to do a simple review on B.A.P and Block B but I think I will have to skip on that one due to time constraints. I will not have access to the Internet for a while and will probably be busy in the next few days iA. As much as I love to have time for myself, I think I’m glad that I am going to get busy iA. I’ll use Lay‘s/Yi Xing‘s story to motivate me every now and then, but in a different way. I think every member in EXO-M is cool. Although Tao appears really fierce in his teaser and gives off a tough vibe, he seems like a sensitive and caring guy from his status updates on Weibo. He sounds like a very deep thinker too – whatever he says sounds like poetry. Hmm, I really look up to some Asian celebs., don’t I? xD I had a very neutral approach to EXO when I had first heard about them but it seems that the more I get to know about each one of the members, the more I like them.

Credit: univexo@tumblr

Many could probably tell that EXO seems to be the only new K-Pop group on my mind lately. I’m eagerly waiting for their debut and SME is really starting to test my patience =P I understand the reason for Kai being in so many teasers though. There seems to be a storyline to it and Kai is perhaps the lead actor. Also, the different teasers used in EXO-K and EXO-M‘s version of “What is Love” have a meaning – yes, the teasers are there for a reason! After reading an in-depth analysis of EXO‘s teasers and the meanings behind it…all I can say is that their concept is a very creative and clever. There is so much symbolism behind the group’s logo as well. The only problem is that SME should have released the group’s teasers every two days or so after releasing the first one so that they would not leave the audience waiting forever for the group’s debut.

Moreover, Kris/Cris is still a mystery, but I can surely say one thing, he looks like a Final Fantasy character xD I couldn’t resist making that comment under a video of him but I have always been in love with the Final Fantasy series so I had to! With his black hair pulled back, Kris/Cris also gives off this very handsome Chinese warrior vibe, but he has dyed it recently for EXO’s debut so he looks a bit different now. I would like to see Kris/Cris smile more often though. Teehee! He seems really tall; imagine me, “Helloooooo Kris/Cris! May I have your autograph, pleaaaase?” *looks up to the sky like Kris/Cris does in the “What is Love” MV, but with a smile* xD

Mysterious member, Kris/Cris of EXO, looking up at the sky

I know this might sound funny…but K-Pop guys are the kind of guys that I would like to introduce to my parents iA. So cheesy but it’s true! I can’t say that about all of EXO as of now, since there is not a lot of information on the members, but I would definitely say Lay/Yi Xing! My friend’s whole family knows about EXO…even her uncles and aunties and they apparently like the group! I told my family about EXO too but not in so much detail. I will later on iA ^^ If anyone from EXO ever stumbles upon this, then I’m sure that by just reading the first sentence of this paragraph they would be really motivated to give off a good impression…or they might think that I’m fangirling too much xD This is what EXO has done to me and perhaps many young ladies in their early 20s, who are into K-Pop =P

Since I will not have access to the Internet for a while…I just want to see EXO debut within the next few days iA!

Signing out,

EXO EXO = xo xo (Get it? Hahahaha xD)

—Moonlight

Thoughts on Entertainment

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I just read a translation of  an article on an upcoming star…and all I can say is that his agency treats upcoming artists in a very strict manner. It’s unbelievable but I guess that type of training is what brings out a person’s talent. I go through the same thing as a student with lack of sleep, running out of food in the dorms, and studying all the time…but I still have a bit of freedom compared to being a trainee that has to practice for hours and study at the same time. The only problem with being a graduate in today’s time is that we are not guaranteed a job right after graduation and may have to deal with a bit of unemployment for a while =P But if you think deeply, what guarantee does a trainee have if something actually goes wrong with an agency that he/she has worked so hard for? It’s almost the same issue.

I see all these hardworking and ambitious young people in the K-showbiz, who are working for different reasons. Some do it to support family…some do it because they have a passion for entertaining others with their talent…and some simply want fame and nothing else. If some of that hard work could be put forth into doing things for the hereafter rather than putting all of the hard work into entertainment…they could be some of today’s great role models. Those are my beliefs and they probably have their own, but it does make me wonder…would you sacrifice everything for fame that is somewhat temporary? Your health, time spent with family, and more importantly…a normal life where you are free to do what you want and be with someone special without the public knowing it? I would specifically like to sit down with a celebrity and have him/her explain this to me.

I have a lot of respect for celebs. in the K-showbiz compared to many of the celebs. in other entertainment industries…but at the same time I feel like something isn’t right. You know that feeling where there must be some upper-hand person scheming some sort of thing? Yes…that feeling. It’s not the trainees that should be questioned, for they are human beings just like us, it’s the motives of the agency, and this applies to majority of the entertainment companies on this planet. If I began discussing that, then it would be an entirely different topic that requires much analysis and research for one that may not be aware of what exactly might be going on. The media is a powerful tool for influencing the masses. It incorporates psychology…the study of the human mind that ties in with specific marketing tactics to sell a product or idea in order to gain money. Most often, the media also uses subliminal messaging. Now I don’t know how effective that is but it’s there for a reason. It’s a rather complex topic and situation. However, I would like to remind everyone that life can be less confusing and simple if one follows God’s path – pray, work hard, and keep a healthy lifestyle (this is something that I have to tell myself everyday too).

Interestingly, I have always wanted to see how it’s like to work for a big entertainment company but I would never sacrifice the things that are more important to me for fame. Even if it’s not fame that people are after, you do see some individuals that would sacrifice something dear just to get more and more of what they already have and should be thankful for. Simplicity is more!

—Moonlight

Reflection

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As my birthday is approaching inshAllah…I’ve been reflecting. I miss the time when I was 17/18. My dreams were different back then. There was a world that I had created in my mind when I was 12, but ever since I have entered my 20s…that world is becoming much harder to access.  So today, I decided to listen to something that would bring back the world that I created in my mind. I sat and listened to the entire soundtrack for the video game, Chrono Cross. This game was part of my early teens in addition to Final Fantasy. I really enjoy listening to the soundtrack for Chrono Cross. There is a Mediterranean sound (while drawing some inspiration from the ocean) to some of the tracks, which I absolutely love. A lot of my friends and cousins that had watched me play this game would often comment about how nice the music was.

There was one particular track that I felt very connected to during my teen years. It’s called “Radical Dreamers ~ Unstolen Jewel/Jewel Which Cannot Be Stolen” I really like the sound of the acoustic guitar in it.

 

English Lyrics

I’ve followed this far in search of
That glimmering light
Clasped in the hands of a child,
Wandering the brink of time.

I have continued searching for you,
Though I know not your name,
Because I wanted to share
This feeling with you.

Time envelops both love and pain,
Until they fade away.
But I still remember them
And always will.

Though I cannot remember when,
A whisper began echoing
Deep within my heart,
Fainter than drops of evening dew.

May this prayer I spin
Weave through the darkness of the frozen stars
And reach the skies above you,
So far away.

I’ve been a very deep thinker since I was young. It is times like these when you don’t know what your fate and destiny really is, but you can pray to God and ask him to steer things in the direction you want, if it’s for your best.

Overall, Chrono Cross is a great game with a memorable storyline. The game focuses on a group of young heroes that travel back and forth to a parallel universe, whereas the prequel, Chrono Trigger, focuses on a group of young heroes that travel through time. Both games have a storyline that is interconnected with one another, which makes it more interesting.

Here is one of the most memorable openings for a role-playing game:

 

—Moonlight

My Thoughts on EXO-M

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EXO Members: (from left to right) Lay, Chan Yeol, Kris/Cris, Xiu Min, Se Hun, Kai, Lu Han, Jun-Myun, Tao, D.O., Chen, and Baek-Hyun.

I have just realized that EXO does NOT have an equal number of Chinese and Korean members. I thought they did but I was mistaken. It would have been nice if that was the case but it should not be of any concern. However, EXO is the reason it is hard for me to distinguish between Korean and Chinese features now xD I thought I can tell the difference but EXO has caused some confusion for me. It’s okay. I like this confusion as it makes me more curious =P

I can easily tell that Tao is Chinese; however, I would have never of guessed that Lu Han, Lay, and Kris/Cris are Chinese if it were not for their names. This is coming from me, who has been to China TWICE! I had also thought that Chen was Chinese but he is, in fact, Korean. This reminds me that, although Pakistani and Indian features are slightly different, some Indians look Pakistani and some Pakistanis look Indian. To tell you the truth, some of my Pakistani cousins look Korean and Chinese, but this has to do with genes and our ancestors that were a mix of different races. P.S. Pakistan and China are really good friends ;) All the different cultures and appearances in the world…love it! It makes things so much more exciting! ^^ Regardless of where we are from, we are citizens of the universe! Yes, even if you are from Planet EXO =P Peace and love for all~

NOTE: This picture does not belong to me. I found it on Facebook.

From what I have seen so far of EXO, Se Hun, Lay, and Kris/Cris happen to be my favorite. Lay has changed the most from his pre-debut days. He seems to have lost A LOT of weight (a bit too much). It must be the dance practices because I remember losing weight when I practiced dancing for a month in order to perform on stage in front of 1000 or so people at university. Some of the weight loss, however, came from stress >_<  (Personal Story: I had the courage to dance on stage without having any prior experience. I was inspired by K-Pop artists ^^ I learned that anything can be achieved through hard work and perseverance even if things do not go right the first few times). Lay seems like a nice guy with a pleasant attitude. I don’t know why…but that is just the way I see it. Perhaps we will know about the members’ personalities once they appear in variety shows. I knew that I would like Kris/Cris before I saw him in the music video for “What Is Love,” thanks to a fan cam. capture of him during his pre-debut days ^^ He seems to have a cool aura, but there is hardly any information about him at the moment so I find him slightly mysterious. I like Se Hun from EXO-K for the reason that he looks like one of my second-cousins, who is a girl.  By that, I mean they both have similar facial expressions. Don’t worry Se Hun, you are very handsome ^^

A cute gif of Lu Han ^^ Note: This gif does not belong to me

Anyhow, I just read each member’s profile and checked to see whether I have been to any of the cities the Chinese members are from. Surprisingly, I have! Lu Han is from Beijing, which I have been to twice and from what I’ve heard, Kris/Cris, was born in Guangzhou but grew up in Canada. It would have been cool if I saw Kris/Cris in Guangzhou xD (Personal Story: I felt really home-sick when I went to China on a trip without my parents for the first time. Nevertheless, it was a memorable experience and an eye-opener since I love history – I still remember the beautiful scenery of the Li River). I have also read that Tao studied at Hong Kong University. I was planning to do my BA from there since my grandparents and family lived in Hong Kong a long time ago and I absolutely love the city. It’s funny how these members make me more curious about their homeland. Hopefully the members of EXO-M will have a fruitful experience while doing promotions in China. As you can tell, I’m a complete nerd when it comes to wanting to learn about other cultures. It helps me a lot in studies or work that is related to international business. Not to mention, I found some pretty interesting info. about other places in China as I was doing some research on them. Kind of makes me miss my trip. Maybe EXO-M‘s songs might help me learn some Mandarin ;)

Really looking forward to a teaser on Kris/Cris and the other members of EXO-K.

—Moonlight

Current Favorite Video Game Track – Final Fantasy XIII-2 Final Battle Theme

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Final Fantasy XIII-2 (FFXII-2) has already been released in Japan and North America. It was released on January 31st in North America…the same day one of the most epic games in history, Final Fantasy 7 (FF7), was released. I think I’m looking forward to FFXIII-2. I have been a huge fan of the Final Fantasy (FF) series since I was very young and all of the FF games that I had played back then were very memorable. I often feel nostalgic when I start listening to the original soundtracks of each FF game. They will always be a part of my childhood. It’s a little sad that Square-Enix does not make games like they used to. I wish there was a remake of FF7. Square-Enix, if you are reading this…please please please work on a remake of FF7 or any of the old games that were released on the Sony PlayStation =)

Anyhow…I just wanted to mention that I really like final battle theme in FFXIII-2. My favorite part in this track starts from 2:53-onwards.

 

I haven’t listened to all of the tracks for FFXIII-2 yet…but I think this game’s OST might be better than FFXIII’s OST.

—Moonlight

Girls’ Generation (SNSD) on the David Letterman Show and LIVE! with Kelly

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Today is a great day for K-Pop fans. Girls’ Generation aka SNSD appeared on the David Letterman Show in New York City and performed their song and dance, “The Boys,” to the audience (watch video). They are the first K-Pop group to be on the show and have received a great response so far. Later on in the day, they will be on the show LIVE! with Kelly. Fans are anticipating that SNSD‘s appearance on these shows will now pave the way for other K-Pop groups to enter the U.S. market.

Girls' Generation aka SNSD

I’ve been a fan of SNSD for about more than two years now and it’s great to have seen them grow throughout these years. Best of luck SNSD! I hope they get as much rest as they need after traveling back and forth between Seoul and NYC.

To tell you the truth, I was never a really big fan of SNSD when I first noticed them. It was not until I had a dream about them in which they treated me like a really good friend and I woke up happy and said, “I think I’m a fan of SNSD now…” Hilarious, right? =P But really…these girls have been working tremendously hard to reach the popularity that they have today. The tears, drama, and anti-fans that they had to deal with have only made them stronger now and I hope they continue being the humble girls that they already are.

UPDATE: SNSD on LIVE! with Kelly. Although I’m not a fan of the English lyrics of the song…I’m just really happy for SNSD. Listen to the audience cheer!


All I can say for now is that the Hallyu Wave is spreading really fast! It was just two years ago when K-Dramas and K-Pop were not very popular. I had always wanted people around me to give K-Dramas and K-Pop a chance and now some of my closest friends are addicted to it! It has spread pretty much like a domino effect from there on.

It is also amusing to think that it was just two years ago when one of my friends and I would wish that one of our favorite Korean celebrities would visit the UAE. It seemed very unlikely to happen in those days, but just a few months back, a K-Pop group, 9 Muses, and singer, Seo In-Young, held a concert in the UAE! That was quite exciting for many K-Pop fans…though I did wish ZE:A, who are working in the same entertainment company as 9 Muses and Seo In-Young, would have been there so that I would get a chance to meet my favorite star =P Interestingly, K-Pop groups have noticed that they have several fans in the Middle East and have even been on KBS World Arabic Radio just to reach out to them! How awesome is that?

Apart from K-Pop and K-Dramas, South Korea in general has worked very hard to spread its culture. Personally, I believe that every culture around the world is unique and beautiful in its own way. It makes the world a much more exciting place to explore and learn.

From a citizen of the world…or universe =)

—Moonlight