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You do realise though that melbourne stole brisbanes GOMA director, offering 2x the salary, for the soul reason that brisbane has over taken melbourne as far as arts/dance scenes are concerned?
It's a very under-reported thing, but brisbane is set to build a second QPAC because of the sheer volume of shows trying to get into the state.
Damn, Way is beautiful. I truly wish that I can be with someone who looks and behaves (?) like her. Even Choa it's not good enough.
I have a full 4gb card and my battery is running out, so maybe I will upload stuff tomorrow (like GAF cares).
Damn, they are all so beautiful. Ellin is freaking gorgeous.
I have a full 4gb card and my battery is running out, so maybe I will upload stuff tomorrow (like GAF cares).
Damn, they are all so beautiful. Ellin is freaking gorgeous.
broadwayrock
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Upload everything!
What songs did they do?
What songs did they do?
Bing Bing
Saturday Night
PA PA PA
Dancing Queen
I will go home in maybe 30 minutes (11pm here, now) so at least a few pics I will upload.
Videos tomorrow.
I'm talking more about independent designers and musicians. There's just more going on down there in that field. GoMA is probably the best thing in Brisbane, but I was unable to find anything in the media regarding a second QPAC being considered. But I get it man, you prefer Brisbane. I'm not out to convince you otherwise but for me Melbourne is hands down the more interesting city.
I can't see how NoNoNo can be a regression considering their last single.
Jewelry hasn't really done anything interesting since the complete member change, no expectations there from me besides Yewon being cute.
NoNoNo is far worse than their last single.
And jewelry's last mini was good top to bottom. but they promoted the wrong song. Party Rebel > Look at Me.
Haven't listened to their whole mini, but this new song is blah. It's rookie bad. it's so bad, if they were rookies, they'd get completely ignored.
TBH, it's much like A-Pinks comeback. Both are very disappointing.
Heck i was just listening to the last full jewelry LP earlier today.
Best girl group of 2013 to date has been girls day. Didn't see that happening.
Whine all you want, expectation is a really great song.
And female president is a solid follow up.
With the amount of dissapointing come backs... july has a lot left to follow though. And august too.
NoNoNo is a step back in the right direction for A Pink imo. And I would be surprised if it didn't perform better than Hush.
Girl's Day bore me. Expectation was decent but Female President was really bad imo.
I don't even listen to much idol music these days but I'd be hard pressed to call them the best thing this year, even though there hasn't been a whole lot of competition.
Girl's Day bore me. Expectation was decent but Female President was really bad imo.
I don't even listen to much idol music these days but I'd be hard pressed to call them the best thing this year, even though there hasn't been a whole lot of competition.
so good to see sunny looking good again
Bikiny teaser image
Very talented.
They lost a member? I'm not familiar with them enough to know which but I remember that they were a four-member group. This is the only bikiny gif I've ever saved.
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jongkookie
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You got it backwards. Expectation is a great song, but Female President stomps over it.
The chorus and "tararara" part is one of the catchiest things I've heard all year.
But, that statement about A-Pink? Lol no.
You're comparing apples to oranges here. FP is all about that fierce Beyonce type shit and NNN is a throwback to the "fairy" days of k-pop. Both songs are supposed to co-exist and if you're comparing both of them, you're totally missing the point.
That said, I agree that this year has been shitty for girl groups, and maybe even kpop in general.
I agree. Considering BuBiBu and Hush, NNN is definitely a step in the right direction. I think ACube lost the plot last year when they brought out Une Anee. They tried to make Apinkeu into a sexy girl group like every other girl group in existence and that just wasn't gonna work. No one in A-Pink is sexy. Hell, awkward Seobby is much more sexier than all of A-Pink combined.
A-Pink's charm comes from the fact that they feel like a throwback group and that's where they should stay. Screw trying to be sexy and shit. As long as they can keep bringing out good music and not lose that charm, I'll keep being a fan.
Helmets?
LOL.
They lost a member? I'm not familiar with them enough to know which but I remember that they were a four-member group. This is the only bikiny gif I've ever saved.
Well here's another for you.
I did that for SC2 once. I just can't get into that game, while there are other RTS games that interest me more. I have yet to get into a MOBA game but the communities seem pretty hardcore and not really newcomer friendly.
fixed.
AgentChris
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Young Beezy slowly morphing back to Young Bae.
I can't share your sentiments about Girl's Day, but A Pink you're spot on. I like A Pink because they remind me of FinKL and SES type groups, their songs have a 90s kpop charm and their concepts go along with that. It's not about being as sexy as possible but it's cute fun and simple. It works like that.
Hush was generic, boring and disappointing. It was just like recent kpop and that was the issue with it. I'm glad they got back on track with NoNoNo, I'd like to think this means A Cube realise their mistake.
Most of A-Pinks earlier albums have more in common with Unne Anne than they do this.
And Unne Anne was a great album. poopypoo was solid. Was the first time i remember people actually anticipating a A-pink return and it doing better than expected.
Most of their other songs end up getting more upbeat and uptempo with stronger beats coming through.
I get the concept, i just think it's a pretty average to below average song and very forgetable.
Maybe this will grow on me? But i had to actually see who was singing it to ID who they were, there was little flavor to it straight up. If i didn't notice it was a-pink i would have gone on to other stuff.
They compete in the same market. They get ranked. Whether the styles are opposite or not is sort of irrelevant. Not that i compared them.
Should be noted, i find the fairy concept relatively limiting as an experience and is entirely not my thing.
Sc2 is hard to get into, but once you do, you get sort of addicted to it. Was easier in the past than it is now though, thanks to the WCS shenanigans.
You can say that again. After 2200 hours of Dota 2, I can say without a doubt that the community is shit unless you party up with people. And even then I wouldn't recommend doing it without at least three others.
On the bright side though, you can ignore people like that if you want and just make the most out of your time with MOBAs.
This is a really good interview with Sohee from 10asia.
Girl is perfect. Kubrick, A Clockwork Orange and New Order. Flawless taste.
It has already been six years since the Wonder Girls came into this world. During that time, they became a top K-pop group, turned into adults, took up an unforgettable challenge in the U.S., and leader Sun got married. No girl group has gone through as much as they have. But despite the changes they have experienced, Sohee has stayed the same. She is still pretty and took responsibility for choosing to pursue singing, dancing and acting over ordinary school life. She is now preparing to take her next step as an actress. Below is TenAsias dialogue with her through which you can find hints to where she may be headed next.
Acting goes down to what I do with my role
I think I still feel awkward on variety shows. Of course its fun to be on them. But things just move so quickly sometimes that my mind goes blank (laughs). But Ive always liked and been interested in acting. Even when I auditioned for JYP, I did singing, dancing and acting. Hence I had dreamed of pursuing both singing and acting. Acting is a lot of fun. I get to express characters that may be similar or different from me. When Im on stage as a member of Wonder Girls, I show the audience the singing and dancing thats been set in advance and express what I want to within those boundaries. But acting goes down to what I do with my role so I think thats the fun thing about it. Im not at the stage where I can tell you that Ive chosen a role but Im definitely looking hard.
I was too young to be scared while filming Hellcats
I actually dont have a lot of experience acting. Ive done three movies a short film, Hellcats in 2007, and The Wonder Girls that my group shot all together, so I really want to do more. I still watch Hellcats from time to time these days. And I was 15 when I shot it but I think I tried my best to understand the character, and quite boldly as well because I was too young to be scared back then (laughs). I remember when actress Lee Mi-sook corrected my acting. In the movie, I played Kang-ae who is the daughter of Lees character and there was a scene where I was supposed to talk as if scolding the mother. But I talked too softly so she said, You! You shouldnt talk like that there! (laughs) Im a soft speaker so I think I talked too quietly then as well. So it was fun getting to let out my voice like that for acting.
Its sad that I missed out on school life
I do want to act but I want to try playing all sorts of characters rather than a certain one. I think its because I dont have much experience. Im open (when it comes to possibilities). Oh, I cant watch horror films. So Im interested in everything except that genre. I imitate everything thats in the films I watch (laughs) and think about them. But if I had to choose a role, it would be a student. I want to play a role that fits my age, which would be a student. I think Id be good at expressing a character of my age. But I debuted when I was young so I didnt get that many opportunities to wear a school uniform or go to school. Its sad that I missed out on school life. So I think Id also get to come in contact with and learn things I hadnt been able to before.
I become loud when I watch a fun movie
I like watching movies. And I become loud when I watch a fun movie (laughs). I also go to the movies a lot because I try to watch even the movies that premiere. I watched Les Miserables this time and it was fun. Id never considered musical films before but I really want to be in one after watching this movie. I liked Anne Hathaways character in particular. I was amazed at how well she pulled it off because it couldnt have been easy for her to decide to take the role. I want to try playing a unique and tragic character as well, rather than one where I try to look pretty.
I cried a lot watching Cherry Blossoms Hanami
I usually receive recommendations for films or find them myself. If I like a movie, I usually look up things about that movie or other projects done by its director or cast. Ive probably watched all of Stanley Kubricks films as well because I was originally recommended A Clockwork Orange which I loved. He paid attention to not just the actors and story but each and every small detail as well. From the wardrobe to props to music, everything heightened each scene so I think it moved me even more. The movie was made a long time ago but I like that it doesnt seem old. There was also a time that I got tired of Hollywood movies so I looked up German and Italian movies. And thats when I came across Cherry Blossoms Hanami by director Doris Dorrie. Its about an old couple and I cried a lot watching it. I dont know why though (laughs). It just left a strong impression.
Its fun finding movies I want to watch that day
I mostly watch films at home by myself. Ive always liked watching them by myself. Its comfortable. And I probably watched a lot of movies when I first went to the U.S. because I needed to adjust. But I dont get bored or lonely. I like being alone. I have fun. Im with a lot of people when I work so I try to be by myself when Im home. I think I need time alone. And its fun finding movies I want to watch that day. Thats how I find music as well. I really like English band New Order these days. The instruments they use are great and they mostly use a synthesizer but make music with it that is unpredictable. Id like to try doing such music if I got the chance to.
Each and every small thing is more important
I pay a lot of attention to details (laughs). Im not a perfectionist but I think each and every small thing is more important. I think Ive also been influenced a lot by films and music because I watch and listen to them a lot. Ive come to want to express more and there are several types of characters I want to try playing. Theres something thats accumulated within me from watching a lot and learning a lot. So Id like to express a lot of that if I get the opportunity to. Im not expressive through words but I tend to be more active on stage or on screen. And I think I express myself more honestly that way. I dont think too much even when I have photo shoots. I just express whatever I feel that day. I think that having too many thoughts rather gets in the way. I just go with what I feel.
I try my best not to change
When I see people my age go to school, I envy them. But they are very stressed as well in their own ways. So it made me wonder, Would I have been able to handle it? (laughs) Its sad that I didnt get to experience school life but I dont regret it. Because more than anything, it was my choice. During the time that everyone else studied in school, I chose what I wanted to do and learned much doing that. I learned a lot while I was in the U.S. as well. I guess Im just the type that doesnt compare myself with others that much. And I try my best not to change. When I compare myself from the past to now, I just I think I just like being myself. I like Wonder Girls Sohee and actress Sohee, but as myself An Sohee the best.
I want to learn ballet
As of now, my goal is to do various kinds of acting. And if I like something, Im the type that does it right away. But I think of acting so much these days that I think it can be stressful at times. I also think I need to pay more attention to the people around me. The work I do always involves a lot of people, including the staff. So Ive tried to take better care of them but I think I need to try harder because Im not the mature type (laughs). And I want to learn ballet! I want a hobby. Something that is active. I came up with ballet after thinking of what would be exercise, heal me, and be fun as well. I dont have good posture but I heard ballet helps with it so I really want to try it out.
You guys just don't get Crayon Pop. It's not because they are poor, but because this is their concept. If Chrome Entertainment somehow make a lot of money, Crayon Pop will still be Crayon Pop. You won't see SNSD level of production.
They have a truly unique and cute/charming concept. Which is different from Secret, who are all hot, wearing flower dresses and summer hats.
The CP fan base is FUCKING awesome and they scream really loud. You see people wearing Crayon's tracksuit jacket in there.
I really don't get the complaints. Is anyone here actually enjoying K Pop because of the high production value? If some group have it, it's just a plus. They have enough charisma to keep going, unlike SNSD without all the fancy shit. Who here ACTUALLY likes all 9 members equally?
They have a truly unique and cute/charming concept. Which is different from Secret, who are all hot, wearing flower dresses and summer hats.
The CP fan base is FUCKING awesome and they scream really loud. You see people wearing Crayon's tracksuit jacket in there.
I really don't get the complaints. Is anyone here actually enjoying K Pop because of the high production value? If some group have it, it's just a plus. They have enough charisma to keep going, unlike SNSD without all the fancy shit. Who here ACTUALLY likes all 9 members equally?
Uhhh
Most people love soshi for their variety show appearances. You may be heading down the wrong path here.
neoism
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Its not really possible. I do love the group and there music, but all of them are so different, they're all hot in there own way but I will admit if Tae or Fany wasn't in the group I would be 100% less interested. Still the track suit shit is getting ridiculous at this point....
Exactly. We don‘t like them because they are "SNSD", as a whole. We laught at stupid - staged - things they do in variety shows, but that's it. I love the Youtube cuts of Sooyoung, but me liking her ends in those videos, I don't care about her, that's what I'm trying to say.
They are so many that you can't really think that each of them is responsible for "glueing" the group together, and plays a major role. Honestly, I love Sunny, but just TaeTiSeo are enough for any kind of success (despite their shitty songs together).
Also, SNSD is in such a high position that I feel that they can't really "loose focus" on conversation. They are always hiding themselves. Could we stand a "SNSD TV" like Crayon Pop does? They are just not that kind of group. They are so famous, that you can't feel connected with them, everything is about their public image.
I mean, Yoo Inna has this everyday radio show, and you can freaking send her messages and speak live with her. You have other artists that are just "normal people", and they are extra charismatic exactly because of that. If you watch Heroes or that historical Drama, youl'll know that Yoo Inna is exactly like that. What can we say about SNSD? Do we trully know them? And apart for the music scenario, are they really interesting people, in their everyday normal lives?
(Little sleep deprived, not even sure what I'm talking about. Sorry if that is any typing errors)
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One of the Girl's Day videos that I shot.
http://youtu.be/OuLS3_BWGw8
EDIT 2: Damn, just take Sohee as an example. I couldn't care less about Wonder Girls, but everytime she opens her mounth, I'm interested to know what she is about to say.
Uh well Taeyeon had the same kind of radio host role as Inna and you could send her messages as well and she gave a lot of herself there.
Anywy you're right about Crayon Pop's appeal being the comedy and the sillyness and people seem to miss that. But you got a bit off track on the other stuff.
Anywy you're right about Crayon Pop's appeal being the comedy and the sillyness and people seem to miss that. But you got a bit off track on the other stuff.
That just morphs them to the page, they're still the original dimensions and file size, just morphed to fit into the frames of your post.
They're still 4,608x3,072 resolution and close to 6mb each.
/me shrug
You're off the mark.
If you go watch all of stuff like Invincible Youth 1, yeah, they had handlers there, but there was too much personality. They each shone as themselves for the most.
There's many idols that let their inner self show on these shows. Suzy regularly let her inner weirdo show on IY2.
They all show just as much real personality as CP do. I mean, A-Pinkeu Newseu is another prime examples.
Fact is, CP aren't on their level because they just aren't as good a group.
They don't really do anything better at all than soshi. Other than be worse, that is. They're good at that.
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