February 28, 2010

C.N. Blue vs. Ynot

The K-Pop scene has been plagued with controversies these days. The biggest one to date is the alleged plagiarism done by the newcomer C.N. Blue of their debut single 'I'm a Loner', of Ynot's 'Bluebird'.

The news is widespread over the internet. There were even reports that Ynot is planning to take legal actions against the group.

FNC Music, C.N. Blue's agency, stated that the allegations were "unbelievable!" According to a post on allkpop, Ynot is not really after C.N. Blue. They clarified in a statement that they are trying to settle the issue "rationally and appropriately" with the composers of 'I'm a Loner', and that they have nothing against the band. They added that if they fail to settle the issue amicably, they would have to consider taking legal actions.

Several netizens have pointed out the distinct similarities of the two songs. A video uploaded on YouTube even played the songs at the same time. According to the same post on allkpop, it was not Ynot who brought up the plagiarism allegations, but the netizens.

Here's the YouTube video, courtesy of imuyachan:



Allegations of plagiarism is almost commonplace in the K-Pop business. It may sound like it's not serious, but the people in the K-Pop industry should find this alarming. Probably in its effort to come up with a sure hit, the composers turn to others for 'inspiration'. But there's a thin line between inspiration and imitation.

T'ara just released a new single called 'I Go Crazy Because of You' and the video uploaded on YouTube generated a lot of criticism. Mostly because the song sounded a lot like 'If You Seek Amy' and 'Womanizer', both by Britney Spears.

Let us all hope that FNC Music settles this quietly with Ynot, and that the agency will be more cautious with their song choices next time.

Read the full article in allkpop.com.


February 7, 2010

2AM - Can't Let You Go Even If I Die (죽어도 못 보내)

I see that it has been quite some time since the last post. I'll try to post some updates here - like new MVs, new songs or albums for 2010.

To start off, this is 2AM's comeback from their mini album "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die" or 죽어도 못 보내.

Changmin is trying to sport a new look -- this time without his specs. He has mentioned in variety shows before that he does not really wear one but was required by management. ^^

The song is about heartbreak and how he 'can't let her go even if he dies'. Awww... I love the video and IMHO, the boys have given the video and the song justice with their very good acting. I mean, I have always seen Changmin or Jo Kwon act silly in variety shows like Star Golden Bell or Star King, so the video is a far cry from their variety show antics. ^.^

Enjoy the video with the English subs (soft subs), courtesy of UrAsianSourceTV.




Lyrics ~
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HANGUL:
어려도 아픈 건 똑같아
세상을 잘 모른다고
아픈걸 모르진 않아


괜찮아 질 거라고 왜 거짓말을 해
이렇게 아픈 가슴이 어떻게 쉽게 낫겠어
너 없이 어떻게 살겠어 그래서 난


* 죽어도 못 보내
내가 어떻게 널 보내
가려거든 떠나려거든
내 가슴 고쳐내
아프지 않게 나
살아갈 수 라도 있게
안 된다면 어차피 못살 거
죽어도 못 보내

아무리 니가 날 밀쳐도
끝까지 붙잡을 거야
어디도 가지 못하게

정말 갈 거라면 거짓말을 해
내일 다시 만나자고
웃으면서 보자고
헤어지잔 말은 농담이라고
아니면 난

* 반복

* 죽어도 못 보내
내가 어떻게 널 보내
가려거든 떠나려거든
내 가슴 고쳐내
아프지 않게 나
살아갈 수 라도 있게
안 된다면 어차피 못살 거
죽어도 못 보내

그 많은 시간을 함께 겪었는데
이제와 어떻게 혼자 살란 거야
그렇겐 못해 난 못해

죽어도 못 보내
정말로 못 보내
내가 어떻게 널 보내
가려거든 떠나려거든
내 가슴 고쳐내
아프지 않게 나
살아갈 수 라도 있게
안 된다면 어차피 못살 거
죽어도 못 보내
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ROMANIZATION:

Eoryeodo apeun geon ttok gata
Sesangeul jal moreundago apeungeol moreujin anha

Gwaenchana jil georago wae geojitmareul hae
Ireohke apeun gaseumi eotteohke shwipge natgesseo
Neo eobshi eotteohke salgesseo geuraeseo nan

Jugeodo mot bonae naega eotteohke neol bonae
Garyeo geodeun tteonaryeo geodeun nae gaseum gochyeo nae
Apeuji anhke na saragal surado itge
Andwindamyeon eochapi ussal geo
Jugeodo mot bonae

Amuri niga nal milchyeodo kkeutkkaji butjabeul geoya
Eodido gaji mothage

Jeongmal gal georamyeon geojitmareul hae
Naeil dashi manna jago useu myeonseo bojago
He eojijan mareul nong damirago animyeon nan

Jugeodo mot bonae naega eotteohke neol bonae
Garyeo geodeun tteonaryeo geodeun nae gaseum gochyeo nae
Apeuji anhke na saragal surado itge
Andwindamyeon eochapi ussal geo
Jugeodo mot bonae

Geu manheun shiganeul hamkke gyeokkeot neunde
Ijewa eotteohke honja sallan geoya
Geureohken mothae nan mothae

Jugeodo mot bonae, jeong mallo mot bonae, naega eotteohke neol bonae
Garyeo geodeun tteonaryeo geodeun nae gaseum gochyeo nae
Apeuji anhke na saragal surado itge
Andwin damyeon eochapi mossal geo
Jugeodo mot bonae


credits:

video - UrAsianSourceTV

Hangul lyrics - BKJSuh of Soompi Forum

Romanization - lyricsmode


November 22, 2009

k.will singing heartbreaker


oh my god! after recovering from swine flu (ah1n1), he is k.will no more. welcome k.dragon. wahihihi. this is just sweet. great live performance with all the dancing but still maintaining the good voice. g dragon would surely be happy with his version.

without further ado, let us all spazz for k.dragon singing heartbreaker. yuhoooo....

i'm loving this performance.

enjoy!!!





credits:
codemonmonseason5 @ youtube.com


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November 14, 2009

taeyang with wedding dress


taeyang is back with the official main track of his new single. and i thought where u at was good but taeyang still bested it with wedding dress. there is something with the tone and mood of this song which captivates you and make you ride an emotional roller coaster. this is a must for all to see.

the mv was well made. it was so sad. great concept. and great vocals. the mv reminded me of dbsk's doushite kimi wo suki ni natte shimattandarou but i don't really mind. i'm resisting myself to write some more but it would be really best to watch the video and be touched. go taeyang!

enjoy!!!



credits:
asianfanatics for the pics
Babyb0ngaholic @ youtube

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October 30, 2009

ss501's music video for "love like this" finally released


triple s should be more than happy for this. music video for love like this is out.

released a week after the great comeback stages, this MV will only keep the intensity higher. we are getting good shots of the boys dancing to the song. don't you just miss the 5 of them performing together?

with mblaq and beast debuting, and shinee with a comeback, always leave a room open for ss501. surely october is the korean testosterone month (go testosterone!!! wahahaha).

not to keep it long, here is the MV. enjoy!!!


LOVE LIKE THIS

ROMANIZATION

Hey Girl, ijen neoreul boyeojwo naege

Geuman neoui mameul

Won’t you, my girl (my girl)

Hangsang mangseorineun neon jeongmal babo

Jeongmal neoneun babo

O~ malhaejwoyo

Wae, neon moreuni

Neon nal moreuni

Neol wonhaneun nae mam modu da gajyeogajwo

Naege geochim eobsi

Tteollim eobsi your love!

Chorus:

Love, naege wa. neon, like this.

So Love, gidarin neoran girl

True love, dagawa neon like this.

One Love, neon naege neon naegero

Love, naege wa. neon, like this.

So Love, gidarin neoran girl

True love, dagawa neon like this.

One Love, neon naege neon naegero

Hey Girl! oneul ttara deo yeppeo boyeo.

Nae mamui Key~juin baro neon Girl~

Neol tteoollimyeon, naneun neomu tteollyeo

Sojunghan neo baro naui Baby Baby

Wae, neon moreuni, wae

Neon nal moreuni wae

Neol wonhaneun nae mam modu da gajyeogajwo.

Ttan geon pillyo eobseo

Ojik wonhaneun geon Your Love!

Chorus:

Love, naege wa. neon, like this.

So Love, gidarin neoran girl

True love, dagawa neon like this.

One Love, neon naege neon naegero

Love, naege wa. neon, like this.

So Love, gidarin neoran girl

True love, dagawa neon like this.

One Love, neon naege neon naegero

I need you,

You need me.

Urineun gyeolguk hamkke hal kkeoya

Mangseorijima, naman ttarawa

Ijen yeah

Chorus:

Love, naege wa. neon, like this.

So Love, gidarin neoran girl

True love, dagawa neon like this.

One Love, neon naege neon naegero

Love, naege wa. neon, like this.

So Love, gidarin neoran girl

True love, dagawa neon like this.

One Love, neon naege neon naegero

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TRANSLATION

Hey girl, now I show you

Stop your heart

Won’t you, my girl (my girl)

Always hesitant, you are really a fool

Really a fool

Oh! Talk to me

Why, you don’t know

You don’t know me

I wish that you will take away my whole heart

(I have) no hesitation

No trembling My love!

Chorus:

Love, come to me. You, like this

So Love, waiting for you girl

True Love, approach (me). You, like this

One Love, you, me, you come to me.

Hey Girl! Today of all days, you look prettier

My heart’s key ~ Owner (is) none other than you Girl ~

If (I) recall, I am very nervous

Precious none other than you, my Baby Baby

Why, don’t you know

You don’t know me

I wish that you will take away my whole heart

I don’t need another

I only wish for Your Love!

Chorus:
Love, come to me. You, like this

So Love, waiting for you girl

True Love, approach (me). You, like this

One Love, you, me, you come to me.

Love, come to me. You, like this

So Love, waiting for you girl

True Love, approach (me). You, like this

One Love, you, me, you come to me

Bridge

I need you

You need me

We will eventually be together

Don’t hesitate, follow me only

Now~~~ Yeah~



credits:
asianfanatics for the pics
shirbogurl @ youtube
splendidvenus @ fulllyricseng.wordpress.com


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