K-Pop Round-Up

Ok, so since moving to South Korea, I have had the pleasure of getting first-hand exposure to a variety of things: communal bathing, cocktails-in-a-bag, 24-hour EVERYthings (high-end fashion, restaurants, spas, ect.), the rebirth of 7-11, impossibly small bathrooms, double dipping everything, affordable luxury make-up, heated flooring, martial arts, and the list just goes on. Out of everything, I would have to say that hands-down my favorite Korean thing has to be the MUSIC!

"K-Pop" has something for everyone. Are you pining after the days of the boy band? Do you need an upbeat girl group to sing you through your break-up? Want to dance? Are you into drama, and believe in the story-telling of the music video? If you answered yes, then this is a genre you need to take second look at! I know that Psy's Gangnam Style video was a big hit worldwide, but I get annoyed when it seems to be the first and only image of K-Pop that anyone outside of Korea has. In an effort to remedy the lamentable situation I have put together a little K-Pop Round-Up for all of you!

Here are some of my current favorites that are burning through my iPod and there is a pleasant mix of to appeal to nearly everyone. Or at least I think so. ;)

For those of you who grew up jamming to N'SYNC, Backstreet, and 98 degrees. If you miss the days when a group of guys could pop and lock like no one's business then never fear the boy band is alive and well in Korea!

M.I.B. - Nod Along

 

SHINee - Why So Serious?

 

C-Clown - Shaking Heart

 

Are you in the mood for some female power and vocals? Look no further than these pretty ladies! I have had so much fun in Korea getting to just have blast being a girl because sometimes it feels like people judge you for being to "girly" in the states. Does anyone else get what I mean?

Juniel - A Cute Guy

Secret - Yoohoo

Girl's Generation - Twinkle

If you are looking for something a with a little less pop then try out these bands. I love the vocals and the creativity that went into their videos. Cho Yong Pil's video is my favorite out of the whole bunch and is worth a look.

Geeks - Wash Away

Cho Yong Pil - Hello

Well, those are my current favorites and I am so happy to share them with everyone! Do you have a favorite K-Pop group or song? What song/group is it and why do you like it? I hope everyone has a great day because with music like this you are clearly on the right track!

Things I love : SISTAR

I love K-pop....yes, I said it. 

Most of the world is all about PSY's Gangnam Style, and while I think the video is hilarious, there is only so much I can see it, heart it, and watch my student's latest version of the dance and song.

HOWEVER, there is a lot more out there as far as K-Pop is concerned, and even then K-Pop is just scratching the surface of all the amazing Korean music there is here in Seoul! More to come on some amazing Korean funk bands that I had the pleasure of seeing at a nearby underground club. 

Right now, my K-Pop poison of choice is Sistar's "Loving You". I don't know if its the setting in Hawaii, the adorable outfits, or the really catchy hook and chorus that even I have mastered to sing in Hangul, but "Loving You" is what you can find filling my ears at the moment while working on blog, shop, and grad school applications. 

"Loving You" never fails to put me in a happy mood and it is always the perfect song to stave off the Monday blues! I wanted to share this little sunny gem with everyone and I hope it makes everyone's Monday a little happier.

Sistar is an all girl Korean Pop quartet made up of Hyorin, Bora, Soyou and Dasom.  "Loving You" is the group's take off single for 2012, and the group has been around and releasing catchy pop tunes since about 2010.  My favorite is Hyorin! She is rocking the Hello Kitty glasses in this photo and the video.

  I feel so assimilated now, finally a blog post dedicated to K-Pop.

Next up, DIY Sewing Kit! Also, look for some lovely little updates in the shop!