HAPPINESS came to me before YEAR END!

Today DEC 14 @10am GMT+8, in my home @ Quezon City, Philippines..the

most awaited thing arrived!And HAPPINESS followed.

"hmmm..guess what's inside.."

"TADA!!!!"

"It's my boy GD!"

Thanks to http://koreshop.multiply.com !!!

It was a bit expensive (1520php including shipping) for an original CD but it's worth it.

I have the complete mp3 of the album since it was released in AUGUST but having your own original copy is still different if you area real fan.

It will be a very MERRY CHRISTMAS for me!

KUDOS to G-Dragon, you really deserved that album of the year award, regardless of what

controversy they throw on you.

I love G-dragon!

I love BIGBANG!

I love 2NE1!

I LOVE YG!!!!!!

SHINE A LIGHT CONCERT WAS SUCCESS

G-dragon's 1st solo Concert " SHINE A LIGHT" last Dec 5 and 6, 2009 was indeed a success!

It showcases the talent of KWON JI YONG a.k.a. G-Dragon, BIGBANG's only 1 LEADER. He sang his hit songs under the name of BIGBANG and also hit songs from his 1st solo album "HEARTBREAKER".

He recently won ALBUM of the YEAR award @ the controversial year of MAMA (MNET ASIAN MUSIC AWARDS) and also did a controversial performance ( the crotch incident! ^.^). But regardless of what happen, G-Dragon always performs his best as if it his last, to the point that his MAMA performance looked like his concert.

But that is just a sneak peak, because GD gave his all on his real 1st concert.

With guest stars: CL of 2NE1, DARA of 2NE1, Taeyang of BIGBANG , to name the few big ones.

He received a full support from fellow YG artists.

As he never fails to give his 100+% of performance, he also did not fail to be contoversial aside from being sexy and talented on stage! Check out the ff photos.

(photos @ the concert performing BREATHE with Aimee Lucas)

BIGBANG KOREA-JAPAN BACK TO BACK

BACK IN JAPAN: Koe Wo Kikasete 3rd Single

Bigbang once again released another single for their Japanese fans. Kang Dae Sung rejoin the group [after an injury due to a road accident] on their 3rd Japan Single MV Koe Wo Kikasete or Let Me Hear Your Voice, after My Heaven and Gara Gara GO!

Todays Birthday celebrant Choi Seung Hyun a.k.a. T.O.P is also seen back with his group and best friends BIGBANG while pursuing acting career as well.

This single is also reported as the opening song of the Jdrama OHITORISAMA.

BTS or Making of the MV is also viewable on Youtube, showing the guys having fun together. VIEW HERE

Watch its Full OFFICIAL MV:

Credits to YG Entertainment for the MV

BACK TOGETHER in KOREA:NEW SINGLE

"HALLELUJAH"

Before they release a J-pop single in Japan today, recently VIP's were also curious about the song

that is playing on the background of TOP's scene on IRIS episode 6 .

The single is entitled "Hallelujah" sung by non other than BIGBANG, which is produced by group leader G-dragon.

The MV was also released, but this time in Korea, yesterday. This is now an official IRIS OST.

Watch the video here:

Credits to UrAsianSource for the video.

The Last Scandal of My Life

Title: 마지막 스캔들 / Majimak Seukendeul

Also known as: The Last Scandal of My Life / My Life's Last Scandal / Last Romance (GMA Network Title for this Drama)

Previously known as: 내 생애 마지막 로맨스 / My Life's Best Romance

Genre: Romance

Episodes: 16

Broadcast network: MBC

Broadcast period: 2008-Mar-08 to 2008-Apr-27

Air time: Saturday & Sunday 21:40

Synopsis

Hong Sun Hee is a housewife who accidentally meets her first love, Jang Dong Chul, again. Now he is known as Song Jae Bin and is a famous movie star who didn't recognize her. Sun Hee's husband lands himself in jail for debts and Sun Hee applies to the wealthy Dong Chul for aid. He isn't inclined to help her bacuase she's no longer the beauty she once was but eventually she moves into his house as a housekeeper. The two bicker constantly but slowy they discover the feelings they had at 19 aren't completely gone.

Cast

Choi Jin Shil as Hong Sun Hee

Jung Joon Ho as Song Jae Bin / Jang Dong Chul

Byun Jung Soo as Lee Na Yoon

Jung Woong In as Jang Dong Hwa

Extended Cast

Kim Byung Se as Ahn Yoo Sik

Han Bo Bae as Ahn Ji Min (Sun Hee's daughter)

Lee Young Ja as Sun Hee's friend

Ahn Il Kwon as Seo Won Tak

Lee In Sung as Jang Hoon

Kim Hyung Ja as Jung Geum Ja

Hwang Jung Eum as Sa Ryu Bi

Lee Sang Hoon as Soo Ho

Kim Chung as Go Jung Suk

Uhm Soo Jung as Ahn Yoo Jung

Kim Mi Jin

Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2008-03-08	1	9.8 (13th)	10.2 (12th)
2008-03-09	2	9.6 (20th)	10.3 (16th)
2008-03-15	3	12.3 (10th)	12.7 (8th)
2008-03-16	4	12.8 (13th)	13.0 (12th)
2008-03-22	5	12.3 (9th)	12.5 (8th)
2008-03-23	6	14.5 (9th)	15.2 (8th)
2008-03-29	7	13.8 (8th)	14.1 (8th)
2008-03-30	8	15.9 (8th)	16.6 (8th)
2008-04-05	9	18.0 (5th)	17.6 (5th)
2008-04-06	10	19.2 (4th)	20.4 (4th)
2008-04-12	11	16.8 (5th)	17.2 (5th)
2008-04-13	12	17.6 (4th)	18.2 (4th)
2008-04-19	13	17.6 (5th)	18.3 (6th)
2008-04-20	14	16.5 (5th)	17.5 (4th)
2008-04-26	15	17.7 (5th)	18.7 (5th)
2008-04-27	16	19.5 (4th)	21.2 (4th)
Average		15.2%	15.9%

credits to DRAMAWIKI

The Otaku Artist Review:

Recently I have been addicted to this k-drama when I saw it on local TV GMA. The story is not something new, Cinderella story about a star and a housekeeper falling in love. I is indeed catchy, and it reminds me of Rain and Hye Gyo on Full House. But what makes it different from them is that they are both on their late 30's. This type of love story is usual on teen dramas, casting stars that are on their early or late 20's.

Although the idols on the drama are matured, still this made me laugh on a hot afternoon day. One good reason for me to buy the DVD as I always do on some asian drama that I really liked.

At first I'm not comfortable knowing that the late actress Choi Jin Shil made me laugh watching her on this drama, as we all know she is a very good actress but known for her acting on ROSY LIFE which has a very sad plot. This a different side of her acting. She can be good on comedy too!

Actor Jeong Joon Ho is really good on this one as well. As I have watched him before on Marrying the Mafia in 2002 and Princess Lulu alongside actress Kim Jeong Eun on both projects, I never thought he can be this funny and good looking at the same time. It appears like he undergone a big make over, not just his hair but also his acting. He seems to me before as a boring matured business man due to his character on other projects, but his character on this series is different. I love his hair that makes him younger looking and his perfect smile and wink on Choi Jin Shil. Joon Ho -oppa looked like Lee Min Ho after 15 years!

Anyway I just finished watching the DVD today and as always I have loved the original Korean version than the Tagalized version on local TV. I just hoped they wont make a Filipino version of this one just like what Local Channels are doing now on popular K-drama.

Also I just remember Choi Jin Shil 1st Death anniversary was last October 2, and I heard that few months before that, around August, her urn was stolen by a fan named as Park. I am still saddened by the fact that a very good actress like her wont be seen anymore on TV. Last Scandal is indeed her last drama and she doesn't fail to be very good on it. She may fail as a mom since she decides to end her life due to depression and stress without thinking how her children might feel and their well being, but to me she never fails as an actress. Choi Jin Shil will always be respected regardless of what she has done.

10 out of 10 to the stars, crews, director and writer of the drama LAST SCANDAL!

2NE1 and Bigbang at the SBS Choseuk festival Idol Big Show

My favorite girl group 2NE1 performs a couple of their hit at the SBS Choseuk Festival Idol Big Show which was aired last October 03, 2009 11pm Korea Time.

The group performs "I Don't care" with G-dragon, "Fire" remix and "Let's Go Party". One of the most anticipated performance was also their version of "Last farewell" originally by Bigbang.

The boy group Bigbang also made an apprearance at the show side by side with 2NE1 performing "Last Farewell", which i s actually a big surprise since the group has not been seen performing together for a few months, but yeah before this 4 of the guys was at the 2009 Asia Song Festival held last September 19.

They also sang "How Gee" as the final song with 2NE1 dancing with them in the end, still missing Bigbang member Dae Sung.

Also G-dragon performs some of his single from his 1st solo album "heartbreaker", he sang "1 year station", "Breathe" and the most talk about performance of "Hello" with Dara of 2NE1. Why?

Look at this photo and it will answer why!! ^_^

Kyaaaa!!!!! ^_^

Download the clips of their performances for FREE!

Click below on the titles you want:

1. Dara and G-dragon "hello" performance

2."Last farewell" by 2NE1 and Bigbang

3. "How Gee" by Bigbang

Enjoy watching!!!!

How to Register a me2day account?

As I have mentioned on my previous post, you just need a translator application up and running if you cant speak and read their language. I can recommend yobombo translator. easy to access if you have a facebook account,just look it up and bookmark it for future use.

Now, here are the steps on registering an account for those who doesn't reside in South Korea and don't have a Korean cell provider (hahaha obviously!).

Step 1

Of course access the website: me2day.net

Once there follow the a

rrow. Click the "Log In" link.

Step 2

Then this will show up, again follow the arrow, click the button on the bottom left part of the

Pop up box.

Step 3

On this image I already translated the words on the box.

First one is for you to enter your chosen domain name,be creative.

Next is your nickname, like me Calai or Otakuartist or Dara..^_^

Followed by Password and your email.

The button after that should not be clike because it says to register your mobile number and of course it is only available in Korea. So if you are in the Philippines or somewhere lese better luck

next time...^_^

Make sure to check the small box at the bottom (follow the arrows) it says that your agree to the terms and conditions.(that you don't understand!!^_^)

Then last is the small button at the bottom.

Then walla!! you are already registered!

Congratulations!!

TO ADD FRIENDS OR SUBSCRIBE TO SOMEONE:

Once you stumble upon someones post, example bellow Mr. Reset's post,

hover your mouse pointer on their profile picture and stay there and it should show the one bellow.

There should be a letter "P" on the left part of the picture like on the image, then click it.

Then this pop up box will show up.

Enter short msg on the box and then follow the arrow and click the button its pointing.

And that is it, you will be connected with him right away. Most accounts don't need manual approvals by owner but some does.

Not to worry because 2ne1's account doesn't need approval from them as well as G-dragon's.

So here are the list of the 2ne1 members that you would want to follow, I know!!! ^_^

http://me2day.net/21dara

http://me2day.net/21minzy

htttp/me2day.net/21cl

me2day.net/21bom

me2day.net g-dragon

also add me:

http://me2day.net/otakucalai

Happy posting!!!

Sandara's Kiss

Sandara Park, (Korean: 박산다라, Hanja, Tagalog: 朴-, born November 12, 1984 in Busan, South Korea) is a television personality who is also called "Dara" as one of the vocal members of Korean Girl Group 2NE1. She is a former Korean expatriate who once starred in movies and television shows in the Philippines.

In 2008 Dara was home in Korea from the Philippines and has been a trainee for

YG Entertainment. She came out on an MV with Bigbang member rapper

T.O.P. for Gummy's "Im Sorry".

Bigbang and Gummy is also under YG

Entertainment. Sandara has a kissing scene on the MV with T.O.P.

In May 2009, she was launched along with 3 talented girls as a girl band member known as 2NE1. Other female members is CL,Minzy and Bom. A couple of hits came out but the first was their collaboration with Bigbang for LG CYON CF "Lollipop". Then followed by their first single "FIRE". Stayed for weeks on several popular countdown and their song "I dont care" was a hit

for weeks too to different music channel in KOREA. Making them bringing home several awards for being #1.

And now after the last on screen kiss with T.O.P. , Dara was chosen to promote Cass Beer with another popular actor Lee Min Ho,whose stardom also started this year January with his role

Gu Jun Pyo in KBS's Boys Over Flowers. And again Dara has yet another kissing scene with a good

looking guy. What can Hero Angeles (first on screen kiss partner) and

Joseph Bitangcol (pinoy ex-bf) say?

The CF is yet to be released, photos and articles about it came out just a week ago. Also after this CF, news says that Dara will be releasing a solo digital single titled "KISS" (coincidence?). And the group 2NE1 will be busy on their solo projects too.

I like Sandara Park even before when she was still in the Philippines and before I laugh to myself when I caught myself watching her movies with Hero and Joseph. The fact that I dont watch Filipino movies esp. Romance Tagalog movies. So I laugh and ask whatever happen to Sandara? It was a year ago... not knowing she is happy and under a good hands of YG Entertainment. Now I adore her more and maybe envy her. For being able to do what she really wanted to do, sing. And be an actress. I may share the same dreams with her but she has made it come true.

I only wish her continued success and continued support from us PINOYS and from all of her fans.

G-Dragon's "Heartbreaker" solo album FREE!

To y'all G-Dragon Fans and Bigbang fans out there!!!!

Here is the most awaited solo of our very own Kwon Ji Yong!

Album entitled "Heartbreaker" with a first single release of the same title.

Most of you must have seen the video.

Aigoo! he is so good and dashing on his blonde hair(though I don't like it at first!kyaa!!).

Here is the FREE DOWNLOAD link of the album.

and link to its HQ Music Video.

Click below. ENJOY!

"Heartbreaker(마음 브레이커)" Album

all rights reserved for YG Entertainment. No copyright infringement intended, for fandom purpose only

"Heartbreaker" MV (HQ)

credits to Youtube and YG Entertainment

계속해서 저희에게 알려주 지원 G-Dragon & Bigbang.

Me2Day with DARA and G-Dragon

I now have a Me2Day acct!!! Thanks to Yobombo translation!!! lol... now I am connected with Sandara and Ji Yong-oppa!!!! join me.. if you have facebook use the Yobombo translation app to be able to understand their language!! http://me2day.net/otakucalai and here is dara's acct link http://me2day.net/21dara be friends with me and lets stay connected with our faves!!!

Click here to join.

Remember if you can't speak and understand Korean Language it should not stop you if you are a real fan.. just have a Yobombo translation up and running while logged in on your facebook acct and a little of SIPAG!! and Go! you can be updated and connected with your fave artist!!

Wondergirls CRAZE!!!

A Wondergirls craze is now hitting the Philippines. I remember when I first listen to their song Tell Me, it was almost September last year while tuning on Music Bank at KBS WORLD. It was also the first time I listened to the Korean boyband SHINee and followed by BigBang. And they introduced KPOP to me.



Half a year after, Filipinos can't get enough of their big hit single Nobody from the album Trilogy. I danced to this music last year, it was X'mas, if I remember it right it was sometime in December.

Wondergirls, another JYP Ent. talent. Kudos to JY Park for producing another "wonder" talent aside from RAIN!

So to all Wondergirls fan out there here is their Wondergirls Trilogy album, FREE DOWNLOAD!

Click HERE.

Watch their Official Video.




For other free downloads like 2NE1 and Bigbang check my archive (hint:JULY and FEBUARY).

Robert Pattinson on a Gay Role

"Little Ashes" a film by Paul Morrison





I stumble upon this movie over Hollywood.com while browsing for new movie trailers.



I recognized Robert right away.
The film is about the Life and Love of Salvador Dali. In 1920's.
When I read the synopsis I remember Leonardo Di Caprio in Total Eclipse. Which one of his few movies I haven't watch. Both base on true story of famous artist. Both turned out to be gay.

watch the trailer of "little ashes" here:


Check out the widget on you right to see official website.

My Beautiful Angel

Oh I so love Supernatural!
I Love Dean Winchester.
And now I'm so hook with his Angel...Castiel!!



I have love supernatural for 2 years now.
I have a DVD collection from first season to 3 and I am watching it's fresh U.S. episode on the web...I have love Jensen's character Dean ever since.. . Right now I am also hooked with another new character on it's new season. Who would ever thought that Eric Kripke will add an Angel on the series?!

Castiel played by a another good looking actor, Misha Collins.
He is so perfect for the character. Mysterious,unpredictable and unemotional. I like his deep blue eyes...

check this video. My favorite Dean and Castiel Fanvid from http://misha-collins.net

go to youtube and rate it. It's mine.
Please support supernatural.

Why does the cast of BBF always get hurt?

In the last few weeks BBF cast has always been on the news not only because the 3rd live action version of the popular manga is widely popular not only in South Korea, but also they continue to stun viewers of news about bad things that happened to them.

Hancinema news 02/18:
subj: Kim Hyun Joong (Ji hoo):
Singer and actor Kim Hyun-joong (23) is complaining of waist pain following a recent car accident. While heading to the film set of the hit KBS 2TV drama "Boys over Flowers" last month, Kim suffered a car accident near the downtown Cheonggye Stream area. Kim cited waist pain at the time and the hospital advised him to check in but, due to tight shooting schedule, he delayed treatment until after the drama is over at the end of March.....

apparently Hyun joong was a victim of car accident too ,as well as actor Kim Jun (woo Bin) in January.


By early Febuary another BBF actor is in the news.

Hancinema news 02/10
subj: Kim Bum (yi jung)

In hospital for injuries sustained in a car accident, Kim Beom, a star of "Boys over Flowers", will likely be released on Thursday at the latest. The young actor underwent surgery after his van crashed into the rail on his way back from the filming early Monday morning. He sustained injuries to his toe, ankle, back, and spine. He also has to wear a leg cast for at least three weeks, hampering his drama shooting schedule. However, Kim's agency said he will be back to star in the show, even if he has to do all his scenes sitting down. Kim had been in another car accident on February 1st. His injuries then were light enough for him to receive physical therapy and shoot the show at the same time.

And this doesn't stop here..lead actress Goo Hye sun make it on the list too..

She got into a car accident too while going home from filming last Febuary 27. She was brought to the hospital by lead star/on screen partner Lee Min Ho who rushed to the scene driving. Hye Sun undergone operation and has stitches inside her mouth that causes her lip to be swollen. Due to the said accident Hye Sun did not show up to filming and was unable to attend 45th Baeksang Awards. She watched the awards niht on TV and laughed when she saw Min Ho trips on the red carpet. Due to injury Hye sun has problems speaking at that time,filming and airing of BBF was delayed.
She was released at the hospital March 2 and was able to go back filming March 6 although stitches is yet to be taken off March 9. She is really hard working!!!

And if you think this stops here...
Actress Jang ja yun who plays the role Sunny in the series, the leader of the 3 girls who make Hye sun life at Shinwa high miserable also was in the news 3 days ago...
This is the most shocking BBF news I heard so far...

hancinema news 03/09
subj: Jang ja yun (Sunny)
Actress Jang Ja-yeon of "Boys over Flowers" was found dead on Saturday in her home at a Seoul suburb in an apparent suicide. Jang had played Sunny, one of three girls who torment the female lead, Geum Jan-di, in the popular TV drama.

Jang's body was discovered by her older sister. The police announced that the 27-year-old actress hung herself after suffering from depression. Her illness was so bad that she had regularly visited hospital for treatment. She had been living with her older sister after their parents had died a car accident 10 years ago.

Jang's funeral was held early Monday morning at the Seoul National University Hospital in Bundang and attended by her family, friends, and fellow actresses and actors. Koo Hye-seon, who plays Geum Jan-di in "Boys over Flowers", also came to the funeral to bid the last goodbye to her co-star. Other cast members, including the four male leads, have paid their last respects over the weekend.

picture of funeral from http://heartitall.blogspot.com





...I hope the series good luck and the cast as well. I hope in the next few weeks I wont be hearing news like this again about them.
...Jang ja yun i hope you rest in peace.



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