10 Favorite Debuts

Obviously I haven't been around long enough to witness everyone debut but it's been over four years so I figure I would list my favorite Korean debuts from January 2010 to January 2014.

**Also, I think I am going to start making more lists like this instead of just recommending songs. I might do that once in awhile but this is kind of more fun**

So, the thing is...it's extremely difficult to impress me, especially with a debut song. I don't know why but I don't suffer from that whole "rookie disease" or anything. So on the rare occasion that a debut does impress me, it really really sticks with me for a long time. All of these that I chose are songs that I still listen to or find dear to my heart. And some of them have become my favorite groups now. So, rather than finding them "catchy" songs or obsessing over the members early on, these are songs that really caught my attention as good songs and groups with potential. Some of them haven't lived up to this expectation but others have only improved since and yeaaah anyway here are what I /think/ my top 10 debuts are!

10. CN Blue - I'm a Loner
Besides the fact that their debut song is still one of my favorite of their songs, their debut performance was impressive and different, and despite the fact that they don't dance, they showed charisma and vocal and instrumental talent. In an industry filled with pop music they were able to become successful as a more rock group. Anyway, this song is a classic now and I really am thankful for their debut.

9. BB Boys - We Will Be OK
A lot of people don't know them at all but I absolutely love their debut album and song; I never get bored of their songs. Even though they don't promote anymore, I appreciate them a lot for their past songs. They really caught my attention with their album.

8. History - Dreamer
When History debuted, there were a lot of groups debuting and it was getting repetitive, but their debut song was different and incredibly impressive. I love their harmonization and the interesting concept of their music. I hope to see them do more in this style in the future.

7. NU'Est - Face
I think anyone could agree that NU'Est's best era was Face... Honestly they haven't really impressed me since, but I absolutely love this song and its message.

6. Miss A - Bad Girl Good Girl
Most people would place this #1 on lists of debuts, and while it isn't for me, I still think Miss A's debut was one of the best of all time. They haven't lived up to its standards but the dance, the song, the live performance...everything about their debut was golden.

5. EXID - Whoz That Girl
I was really sad when EXID broke up, but now that three members are in Bestie it's not so bad I suppose. Anyway this song really spoke to me for some reason, and I think it's great that they could be so good without going for an overly cutesy or overly sexy image. They found the right balance and they're very impressive vocally. Great song.

4. B1a4 - OK
This song means a lot to me. B1a4 was the first group that I followed since debut and kept up to date about for a very long time. Their debut caught my eye because it was different but good and the song is happy and catchy and just fun. I really love OK and feel like its still one of the best debut songs ever. No one really gave them credit for it but I'm glad that now they are earning their fair share of recognition with Lonely.

3. BTOB - Insane
I know I know what you are thinking. Btob isn't #1? Well honestly, Number 1 through Number 4 are all kind of the same level for me in terms of how much I appreciate them. I hadn't heard anything about btob's debut until I saw the video on my Youtube homepage, and I watched and I fell in love with the song. They impressed me instantly, which is why I think they are so dear to my heart now. They are, along with VIXX and Boyfriend, the only group that I love every single song, and along with VIXX the only group that I really feel a true connection to the members. I love Btob sooo much now and I think it is all thanks to their debut. Now Lee Changsub is my ultimate bias even. omg sobs T T

2. AA - Because I'm Crazy
I loved this song when it came out, and it doesn't have as much of a personal connection to me than Insane does but I think this song is stronger and impressive and different. I don't know why AA isn't more popular. I love them dearly and all of their songs are amazing but this is their best, in my opinion. Great performance, so much sass, and great song!

1. VIXX - Super Hero
For me, this is one of my favorite songs of all time. I can't explain the connection I have to it, nor do I really want to talk about it but VIXX's debut was my favorite of all time. I love them to death now, but nothing compares to the first time I watched the Super Hero music video. I think VIXX will always be in my heart and it's this song that started it all. I was a little late to getting into them for real, which is why btob is my #1 group above them, but their debut song beats all others for me.

Anyway, that's that.
You might disagree but hey this is just one opinion? What are your favorite debuts? Comment~~~
No one reads these posts but if you do!!! i wanna know.

I was going to add C-Real's No No No, EvoL's We are a bit different, Bangtan's No More Dream, Infinite's Come Back Again, Cross Gene's La Di Da Di, and Block B's Freeze but the ones I chose are more notable for me.

Girl Group Songs

Update: It has been a very, very long time since I have blogged because my laptop has been broken, but now it is fixed so hopefully I can update more often. I'm back in school though, so it won't be as frequent as I like. I thought instead of writing a post about what's gone on in my life lately I would make a music post since those are more fun and interesting.

Lately, I have been going through a "girl group stage" and I've been listening to a lot of these songs lately. I list a lot on here, purely because these are all of the ones that I have been listening to repetitively lately, despite the fact that they have been released at different times or whatever. I really, really like all of these songs so take a listen!

짝 1호 (Soulmate No. 1) - Five Dolls
I'll never understand how these girls sing that high. Anyway this song is great and catchy and just a really fun and different style of song. Great!

We Don't Stop - Fiestar
I don't honestly like Fiestar that much but this song I couldn't help but like, no matter how hard I tried not to. That's kind of a trend with a lot of these girl group songs to be honest. This song is catchy and addictive and even though the beginning is annoying as hell I have come to really like it for some reason. This is like my /JAM/ in the car I swear. Anyway, good song, very interesting and pretty. I love love love the chorus and their voices are really actually very good.

I Like That & Party (XXO) - Glam
When XXO came out, I found it really annoying and stupid, but for some reason I really like it now. I think it's catchy and I've come to terms with their style. When I Like That came out I was immediately impressed by it; that song is sooo good and the music video is really interesting and unique. I love it, the dance, the melodic surprises and all of it. Anyway these two songs are both really good in my opinion.

예뻐 예뻐 (Pretty Pretty) & Hate You - Ladie's Code
At first, I honestly really, really hated both of these songs. Pretty Pretty I found to be annoying, but it's annoying in a really catchy way, and I honestly find it pleasing to listen to now. I think Ladie's Code have amazing vocals, and Pretty Pretty shows them off well. It's one of those songs that you find yourself singing to yourself. Everyone I've talked to loves this song and finds it annoyingly addictive. You can tell in the line in the chorus "예뻐예뻐, 머리부터 발끗까지" that the singer is really talented. As for Hate You, I thought it was also kind of annoying but now it's soo addictive. It reminds me of Lee Hi's "Rose" a lot, but I don't think that fact detracts from the song at all.

연애의 조건 (Love Options) - Bestie
I find this song hilarious. I look at it as a criticism of girls' picky attitude when considering dates, and thinking they are too good for everyone. Honestly I believe it to be satirical, because it kind of plays on the fact that females have all these qualifications and then still ask "Why am I single?" I'm not offended by it either, because it's sooo true. Anyway, the song is besides very catchy and I love it!

Singing Got Better - Ailee
Ailee always releases extremely powerful songs with great melodies and this is no exception. Out of all the female soloists out there, I personally think she has been the least disappointing from the debut song until now. She's very consistent, and consistently good.

In the Night Sky - After School Red
Ok, I'm aware that this song is from awhile ago, but it's still gold. I think the video concept is original, the dance suits the song, and even today the song is still catchy and interesting to me, so I find myself still listening to it.

Something - Girl's Day
This song is great because it got Girl's Day a first win!!!! I'm so proud of them. I think this song is melodically irresistible; even if you don't want to like it you'll find yourself to, and Minah's vocals are really really impressive. The dance is seductive but not in a trashy way and I absolutely love all of them. So glad they are doing well.

물 좋아? (Is it Poppin') - 4minute
This is my favorite girl group song of 2013 and might be of all time? I absolutely love this song. I can't get tired of it and I love the video and the girls. Their style, the dance, etc it's just a really adorable and good song and I love it! I don't think it got enough recognition. I really do think it's a well done song and Cube did a great job of matching the song to their style, even if it isn't something they would normally release.

차 마실래? (Would You Like Some Tea) - Hello Venus
The beginning of this song made me think it would be a really lame love song but honestly this song is just absolutely adorable. I love the concept and the dance and I think their vocals are impressive as well. This song is addictive in a way you wouldn't expect. Great song!

I Got A Boy - Girl's Generation
Aside from the fact that SNSD are the most famous girl group of all time, this song has a lot of really impressive musical elements that make it a really catchy, fun song. To be honest, this song is one that I really didn't want to like, because I'm not very interested in the group, but inevitably, I've come to really enjoy the song [especially when VIXX dances to it ㅋㅋㅋ].

Well that's it ^^ Hope you enjoyed!

2013 Christmas Kpop Songs

My personal favorite 2013 Christmas songs

Did SM release a Christmas song yet? idk. if they did or do I'll add it later. I hope I don't miss anything but for 2013, these are my personal favorites:

1. Cube United: Christmas Song
Oh my goooodddd this is just perfect and I swear it's not because I'm Cube biased (its bc im changsub biased tbh no jk i promise) ok it's just such a good song and Junhyung and Ilhoon's raps are so good sobs this song is so fun and spirited and just perfect okay I sing it all the time and my younger sister gets so annoyed but it's just a really really good Christmas song ok!!!

2. Jelly Christmas 2013: Winter Propose
Ok I might be biased again because of VIXX but this song is really addicting. They all have such great voices and I can't get enough of it. I love listening to songs like this one and it feels so happy and sweet and Taekwoon's voice is so sweet omg.

3. Starship Planet: Snow Candy
I might be biased.....again.......because I love Boyfriend, love K.Will and love Sistar but this song is adorable anyway and I love their family ^^

4. Jonghyun & Juniel: Love Falls
They go sooo well together. What a Christmasy song I love it. I think the whole world is starting to really ship them ahaha. The lyrics of this song are so cute too omg idk sobs.

5. Boyfriend: Pinky Santa
Another adorable Japanese Boyfriend song sobs I love them so much. This was released kind of early but it's just so adorable I want to cry. I don't know why there is a giant bunny in the music video and I also don't understand who decided to style Jeongmin's hair like that because it's always perfect but in this video it just looks so funny ugh but that's not the poinT the point is that this is a really cute Christmas song!!

6. BESTie: Jjang Christmas
Bestie have great vocals and are very cute! This song is such a good holiday one~ It was just released earlier today I think buuut it's nice!

7. 2Bic: Lonely Christmas
They always sound beautiful so this song is no exception and I also find the music video incredibly adorable. I could probably listen to their voices all day long~

8. Mystic Holiday 2013: Christmas Wishes
Lim Kim's voice is mesmerizing and this song is really cute and very Christmasy haha idk how else to describe it.

9. Shin Bora: Frozen
Bora has such a beautiful voice & this song is really touching and beautiful and I love it. To be honest I just listened to this song earlier today but it's a really nice song~

10. EXO: Miracles in December
They have good voices and this is a pretty ballad song just not really what I would choose to listen to with holiday spirit lol still a good one. I think I just hear it too often because everyone is just so EXO biased.

11. Crayon Pop: Lonely Christmas
When...will...they...take...off...the...goddamn helmits... Idk I'm just over Crayon Pop's silliness to be honest. I thought it was clever and unique at first but now I'm just tired of it. This song is like, exactly like all their other songs and it doesn't even sound Christmasy idk it bothers me but yeah that's why it's last.

So yeah I feel like I forgot something but hopefully I didn't because there are ten on this list how fucking cool is that right [edit: added BESTie's song] but anyway i really don't know how to rank songs in terms of 'favorites' but I did my best. Kpop Christmas songs are my favorite thing ever so YEA I'm going to probably make a "Top 10 All Time Favorite Kpop Christmas Songs" post later but I'm lazy so this is good for now plus I've been posting a lot of music recs lately oopS

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A Couple Non-Korean Songs

Something that bothers me a lot is when people assume that I "only" listen to kpop, or that I only listen to Korean music when that isn't the case at all...I like to think I am pretty open minded when it comes to music, and so far there isn't a music genre that I have disliked completely. Of the different types and styles of music I have come across in my lifetime, there is not one that I haven't found at least a couple songs that I like. Sooo this post is dedicated to sharing a couple non-Korean songs that I have recently come to favor. Of course, these aren't my favorite non-Korean songs nor are they the /only/ non-Korean songs that I listen to but these are just some recent finds.

1. Taylor Swift - Enchanted
Ok, this one isn't actually a recent find but I still love it... I used to really hate Taylor Swift but it was kind of a guilty pleasure of mine to listen to this album of hers (Fearless) and this one was one of my favorites. I think a lot of people give her shit because she's not a teenager anymore but all of her songs are kind of about that immature first love sort of thing or fairytale-like romances that aren't exactly realistic...but honestly I like that aspect of her music because it's what we all want anyway, and sometimes hearing a song about innocence is a refreshing break from the regular music we hear that seem to be getting more and more vulgar by the day.

2. Faydee ft Lazy J - Laugh Until You Cry
This is a Romanian pop song that I found recently and I absolutely love it. I usually don't like pop songs but this one is so catchy and fun. I really like the singer's voice..anyway nothing much to say about this song except that it's really fun to sing along to ahah.

3. Sunrise Inc - Mysterious Girl
Okay so I found this one and the previous one because of the 4minute song "Volume Up" which has the same saxaphone melody at the beginning as this song but I think I actually like this song better...Anyway I like this song because it's really chill and fun to listen to and idk I just really like ittttt.

4. Aaron Smith - Dancin' (Krono Remix)
I think I discovered this on someone's 8tracks playlist and I really liked the sound; it's very chill and I think it might actually be a popular song originally? I'm not actually sure to be honest because I'm not really pop-culture knowledgeable but anyway I like this remix because it's relaxing and not distracting while studying.

5. Imagine Dragons - Demons
Ok, I'm cheating a little because I talk about this album a lot but I just looove this song. I listen to it like, every day literally. I feel like the lyrics are something that I can kind of connect to and I just really love Imagine Dragons' sound in general. They're coming to Austin in February and I'm considering buying tickets but ugh money. Anyway, great great great song! Personal fave.

Anyway there are just a couple of the songs I've been listening to in the past week that are not Korean...I'm always open to new music no matter the genre or language and I actually rather enjoy discovering new music that I didn't know about before so yeah I don't fear things that are different and I really wish people would stop judging me based on the fact that I listen to a lot of Korean music. I wish there weren't so many music stereotypes...people should be able to listen to whatever they want without being called "emo" or "preppy" or "a hick" you know? It just bothers me that for something that has sooo much variety, people are surprised that you can favor songs that aren't necessarily the same genre.

Also lately I have been keen to listening to a lot of ballads, and I really really want to find some good vocalists with great ballad songs where they really belt it you know but I haven't found many so far. Maybe I'll make a post about ballad songs but idk I'm not very knowledgeable about them either so I might sound ignorant.

Hopefully this post doesn't make me sound ignorant...though I'm not really always up to date with the current pop culture trends I think sometimes discovering music on your own is more special...

Song Rec Week of Dec 1

omgomgomg I love the songs I'm about to recommend sooo much.

Shinhwa: 그래
I loooove Shinhwa's album The Classic Vol. 11 but especially this song~ They have such powerful vocals I could literally listen to this all day.

Jaejoong: One Kiss
I'm kind of obsessed with Jaejoong right now and ugh this song I just love it. I love the rock feel and the way his voice sounds and how fucking like, powerful his voice is like he just belts it and it's wonderful. Such a unique song and soooo beautiful. I've literally been singing "Why didn't come my wayyyy" to my roommate all week and she probably hates it but oh well hehe

NELL - Boy - X
I've been listening to this all week oh my god it's just one of my favorite Nell songs..so beautiful with really heartbreakingly beautiful lyrics as well...Nell is always amazing but lately this one has been my favorite. I could listen to it in any mood ^^

131125 Music Rec

idk I just like writing down songs I like when I think of them & hear them after a while you know

1. Bigbang - Top of the World
This used to be my all time favorite song until certain situations changed that buuut anyway this is still one of my favorite Bigbang songs...I especially love how fucking high Daesung can take his voice and still sound beautiful so yeah this is a really impressive and catchy song and it is very dear to my heart.

2. HITT - I'll Always Love You
When HITT debuted I fell in love with them and was extremely upset to find out that they broke up but this song is really pretty and adorable. Their cover of "Just the Way You Are" is also amazing buuut this is actually their song so yeah. Anyway I absolutely love this song because it's sweet & pretty & they have great vocals ^^

3. Matchbox Twenty - How Far We've Come
In junior high/early high school I really liked this song because it always came on during my gymnastics practices and would remind me that I need to go far in life to prove that living is worth it. I still really like this song because of the message it has, and also because it is so nostalgic for me.

4. LED Apple - With the Wind
This is a relatively new song but it's beautiful; Hanbyul's voice is irresistible & he shows off his vocals really well here. Not much else to say except I really like this song.

5. APeace - One
Talk about great vocals & harmonization...I love this song because it's beautiful and makes me feel peaceful. It came on shuffle the other day and I freaked out & felt all warm and fuzzy inside so I had to include it. Beautiful song. I wish APeace was given more attention. I love a lot of their songs but this one especially.

131120 Music Rec

I haven't done one of these in awhile sooo~

1. Imagine Dragons - Every Night

"Searching to find myself, but all I find is you. I can hardly stand myself. So what am I to you?" Love this line! Wonderful song on a wonderful album.

2. Jade Valerie & Brian Joo - Don't Tell Me I'm Wrong

One of my all time favorite songs. I love their combination of voices and I feel the lyrics are easy to connect with.

3. VIXX - Only U

Of course I have to include a VIXX song... This was released the day before I saw them and since then I've been listening to it nonstop it's a really, really great song and the video is aesthetically wonderful. VIXX definitely fits any concept they're given haha.

4. Jaejoong - 빛

Currently my favorite song, especially to listen to on my way to class. I especially love the rock feel and I feel like it suits Jaejoong extremely well. This whole album is amazing!

5. Untouchable - Only You

Huge fan of Untouchable & especially this song! Lately it's been one of my favorites to listen to before I go to sleep. Very sweet and beautiful~

October Faves

Sorry for lack of posts; lately I have had a lot on my mind but I haven't been able to express it in words.

Update: 5 days until VIXX Live in Dallas! I cannot wait. I am really hoping that things go smoothly although I am slightly worried since this is my first time traveling / spending the night in a different city without my family and it's going to be weird! Also, I am sitting alone so I do hope I sit by nice people. I'm also kind of short so I hope I can still see the stage and such, especially since my seats aren't way up close. Oh man, I hope I can get some good footage and photos. I want to wear something cute but can't find any cheap cute clothing around town so we'll see how that goes.

Ok sorry. Anyways I actually have A LOT OF MANY favorites so here goes!

Music

• Lee Seung Chul: My Love (it takes a lot for a video to make me cry but this one did, currently my ringtone)
• Bestie: Love Options (hilarious, perfect)
• Jaejoong: Just Another Girl (new song but sooooo good and soo Jaejoong)
• Boyfriend: Excuse Me (and all their other songs as usual)
• Untouchable: Only U (so cute, so good, can't wait for Untouchable comeback!)
• Nell's album "Let it Rain" (perfect studying music yes)
• LeeSSang: Girl Who Can't Break Up, Boy Who Can't Leave (it was in my head one day and then I listened to it and didn't stop for like a week omg)
• Nell: Cliff Parade
• Imogen Heap: Hide and Seek (rediscovered this song couple weeks ago and love it even more now)
• Beenzino: Boogie On and On (I basically listen to this when I walk to class every day)
• Young Money: Bedrock (don't judge me.)
• Dear Cloud: U ( still on my favs. amazing!!!!)

TV / Dramas / Movies

• Running Man: I've always loved Running Man but recently found it to be a good pastime for when I am stressed or need a laugh. Kwang Soo especially has brightened my mood a lot this month and I even dreamed about him a couple times LOL. Honestly all of the regular cast is hilarious and I love them and they really make me happy.
• Two Weeks: Someone I know recommended this one...I was going to start Heirs but this one is so much better oh my goodness. I think it's a sort of City Hunter like drama except better! It's perfect. I love the drama, the storyline, the actors, everything! The characters are perfection and I love the way that it isn't your traditional love story drama but instead about the relationship between father and daughter and how it drives the entire story!
• Chilling Romance: Me and a friend watched this movie together the other day and loved it! Lee Min Ki is one talented actor and the drama is adorable! I love the way he expresses his feelings and the inflections in his voice when he does...that sounds weird to say but oh my god he's just amazing. Good good movie, if sort of weird at times hehe.
• Saw series: Me and my roomie watched 5 (?) Saw movies this month and have been pondering about their meaning / message and whatnot and they're just really good movies that make you question your values and morals and things. Good good. Good stuff yes good.

Fashion
~~~Firstly: recently I have bought many items online and not many items in person so most of these are things that I like that are kpop related lmfao
~~~Secondly: I definitely don't have sense of style but that doesn't mean I can't like things so that's why I'm sharing~

• LeeSSang hat: like I said, I've been watching a lot of Running Man and Gary wears LeeSSang hats all the time (obviously) and I've also really been wanting a snapback (originally I was going to buy a "geek" one or "comme des fuckdown") and I bought this on a whim and love it! It's a little big for my head but you know who gives a shit haha.
• Chanyeol Wolf shirt: I'm definitely not an Exo stan but seriously I have been loving that sort of black and white fashion like these shirts and I bought Chanyeol's because he's adorable and I love him but anyway I would literally wear this every day if I could because it's comfortable and goes with my style!
• jacket (above): My mother bought me this when I went home for the weekend and it's perfect!
• sweatshirts: Unfortunately I do not own any of these buuuut I saw THIS at Urban the other day and fell in love with the style (the sleeves are a different material and it's just wonderful omg)....not that I would ever be able to pull it off or afford it....nonetheless I really dig the large black and white sweatshirt type for some reason. I really love wearing the color black especially in sweatshirts so I went ahead and pre-ordered THIS ONE in a crewneck which I will pick up in Dallas on Friday. It's not as great as some like this, this, or this (i want this one sooo bad), which I would love to own but it's okay because I'm supporting VIXX and probably wouldn't pull the others off anyway.

Bloggers

• clothesencounters: Jenn is adorable and has great fashion sense and is really gaining popularity lately. Best of luck to her.
• feralcreature: Wow, talk about fashion inspiration! She's perfect, literally! I am insanely jealous of her build and make up / fashion talent.

Food

• Pineapple fried rice: I'm not huge on Thai food but me and the roomie tried some Thai the other day and this dish was amazing!
• bananas: always a staple in my diet!
• Gold Emblem: Cheese Snack Crackers: almost better than Cheez-it's honestly! I really like cheesy foods, like a lot, so when I found these cheap I had to try them and they're amazing!
• Gold Emblem honey roasted almonds: Mmmm, almonds...
• peanut butter jelly sandwiches: I find that if I don't eat lunch I get headaches until dinner and end up eating too much. A PBJ with some milk and a banana is the perfect lunch to keep me full and happy until dinner time.

Week of September 22 Song Rec

Lately I have found sooo many new songs that I like! I had a hard time just choosing 5 but here they are!

Run Way - Lee Seung Chul
This song is so uplifting! I love his voice and this album is really very good. I recently started listening to it but I believe it has been out for a couple months. Anyway I recommend this song because it makes my soul feel happy ^U^

Dear Cloud - See The Light
Well first I absolutely love Dear Cloud and most of their songs are amazing...but the other day I heard this one on the radio and I can't get enough of it! It's wonderful. Sometimes I don't like k-Indie because it's too cutesy and happy but I think this one has a good balance. It's very musical and pretty but not unbearably cute. I don't know how else to say that ahahah. Listen to this song and convince yourself you too can see the light at the end of the tunnel; what you are working so hard for is almost in your grasp. Just keep going and convince yourself it is worth it and it will be. That's how I am going to interpret the song because it's inspiring to me!

Icon - Alive
The beginning of this song reminds me of the beginning of The Cab's "Angel with a Shotgun" but that's not really important.... Anyway I like this song because I think it has a good message that anyone can take something from. Sometimes I forget that I only have one life, and that I really am "alive" and should stop living as if I am dead. One lyric, "Don't give up, I will fight" really exemplifies this point I think. We should fight for our dreams and live for them instead of living a boring life while ignoring our dreams just because it takes work to achieve them.

King And Cross - Asgeir
Most people like this song better in Icelandic and I thought that I wouldn't but it sounds a lot prettier and more musical in Icelandic so that's the version I am posting! There is also an English version if you want to hear. Anyway this song is very poetic and meaningful and I just find it a very comfortingly beautiful song. I don't even feel qualified to talk about it...I'm not worthy ahaha...

Give Me a Chance - Airplane
This is kind of a new song but I like it a lot! I heard them sing it on Music Bank and I can't get enough. It's just another adorable love song but I especially like it because of the chorus which is just sjfk;sjdf soo cute. I honestly cannot talk today what is wrong with me what are words...I'm sorry haha. Anyway listen to this because it's great ;o;

Sorry for sounding like an elementary school child today ahaha
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Week of Sep 15 Song Rec

I know I'm late and I know I missed a week but things have been hectic~
So I'll do ten this time I guess~ Oooooh I included a lot of my favorites ^^

1. Red - Breathe Into Me
This song is done by a Christian rock band and it got me through some difficult times. I enjoy blasting this at full volume and just kind of meditating. The lyrics are about Christ but I think could be applied to anything or anyone you want them to so for that reason I find it an extremely powerful song. I usually don't like really loud songs or screaming in music but in this one I appreciate it because it doesn't feel like I'm being yelled at but rather that all of the things that are troubling me are just being released in song. The lyrics are incredibly applicable to my life and how I feel a lot of the time so it is one of those songs I go back to when I need it! I feel like it is a very honest song and I love it. Especially the line, "And this is how it hurts when I pretend I don't feel any pain." I think this describes a feeling that everyone has at one point in their life and I absolutely love the way RED portrays it in a song.

2. Super Junior - Why I Like You
I'm not a huge suju fan but I love this song because it feels very real in the sense that the lyrics fit the feeling of the song and the way they sing it. I wish they did more songs like this because I prefer this style to the more 'pop' sounding songs. Also, the lyrics are kind of descriptive of why I like people that I like. People can ask you what your "type" is but when it comes down to it you're going to like someone for how they make you feel. I think this song does a good job of describing that.

3. LeeSSang - The Girl Who Can't Break Up, Boy Who Can't Leave
I first heard this song when Onew sang it on Sang Sang a long time ago but now I'm in love with the song; it has a reminiscent feeling to it I guess. I listen to it when I don't feel like keeping up with the popular music or whatever. Also it makes me feel kind of sad but in a good way. Like a nice sad. I don't know how to describe it. Anyway i love LeeSSang and this is a classic song and if you get a chance you should also hear Onew's version!

4. E7 - Don't Let You Go
I don't know why this song isn't more popular...honestly out of a lot of kpop songs nowadays I like songs like this more than the popular comebacks. So for a pop song I just really enjoy this one. It feels sincere and it fits a lot of different moods and it's catchy at the same time. Not much more to say.

5. Peacock Green - After All

I actually just heard this today but I think this song is pretty and relaxing. I don't know what genre to call it but I don't think it matters either. It's one of those calm, very musical songs and I just respect Korean underground bands a lot because their music is so authentic and just beautiful. I'm going to look up more from this band because I really really love this one! I am literally listening to it nonstop!

6. Sentimental Scenery - Tune of Stars

This is one of my all time favorite songs and definitely my favorite K-Indie song. It's probably the most popular Sentimental Scenery song and I absolutely love it. The lyrics are whimsical and optimistic and I love the way the song makes me feel. It's beautiful and the instrumentals are outstanding because it IS Sentimental Scenery of course but anyway this song is just like floating on a cloud and it's recovered my mood in a lot of instances. I recommend everyone listen to this even if they aren't an Indie fan.

7. Glen Check - Metro

Glen Check is a recent obsession of mine and this song is my favorite at the moment basically because of the lyrics. "We'll never know the ending we never know" kind of makes me feel like our endings are what we make of them; if we want desperately for something to happen we won't see it any other way. I don't know how to explain it exactly but I kind of connect with this song in the sense that I feel like I am always searching for something but I never find it. My favorite line has to be "searching for the metro heading for the world" because honestly that is how I feel; I want to get out in the world and do things and travel and explore and just learn about the world but I need some sort of path or something to take me there and it's almost like the song is saying that we are trapped by our own ideas of what our 'endings' should be instead of looking at what really truly exists and what is possible for us.

8. Mr. Mr. - Waiting For You

I love this song for its musicality; it has wonderful vocals and the melody is wonderful. It's catchy and I can't get enough of it. It's another one of those kpop songs that I wish had more recognition because honestly it is a lot better than a lot of popular songs these days. I get shivers when they sing up in the registers sometimes hehe. Anyway this song is GREAT!

9. Peppertones - For All Dancers

One of my favorite Peppertones songs and definitely one you HAVE to listen to! I have definitely mentioned it before but I'm including it because I have started to listen to it again this week. It's Korean Indie/Rock? I'm not sure the genre but it's just a fun, very upbeat kind of song. It makes me want to get up and dance so I guess it serves its purpose. Other Peppertones songs are just as good as well!

10. WE - Rainy Days

When it comes to sad songs I am kind of picky but I like this one because the music video is pretty decent and because I love the vocals. Anyway I used to listen to this a lot and I have kind of neglected it lately but it's still a great song. I'm also a fan of WE so I thought I would include it!

Week of September 1 Song Rec

Oops, I put the wrong date on the last recommendation. Fixed it! Here are five more songs I love!
Sorry for posting this a little early btw! It's technically Sunday but I am going to have a busy day so I thought I would do this now.

1. Wheesung - Over U
This song along with "Insomnia" are my two favorite Wheesung songs. I decided to post this one instead of Insomnia partly because I think more people know of Insomnia and also because Insomnia was originally sung by Craig David so I feel like this song is more original. Anyway, the song seems to me like the speaker is trying to convince himself that he will eventually get over the person he is talking about. I especially love the line (translated) that reads: "The flowers have blossomed beautifully- a beauty overlooked in my obsession for you" which kind of shows that the speaker's life was so focused on loving the girl he speaks about that he didn't 'stop to smell the roses' even, or enjoy the other beautiful aspects of life that would also make him happy. I think it kind of signifies a liberation; he is finally able to be himself and make himself happy without relying on the other person for happiness and I think that is a beautiful thought. I think sometimes we realize after something is gone from our lives that it wasn't actually as great as we thought. Still, the song is sad, so I think it could either show, possibly, the regret for not realizing this earlier or it could show that sometimes losing something or someone can make us feel alone or lost even if it is for the better.
When I found the song, I was going through some rough times in my life, and it was kind of my go-to song when I was sad to comfort me and make me feel like it was okay to be sad. Misery loves company!
Anyway aside from all of that the song is beautiful and Wheesung has a great voice and sound so listen to it!

2. Clazziquai Project - Come To Me
This is kind of one of their old songs but it is always relevant! Honestly I just find this song extremely beautiful and well-done. They don't need anything but the pure instrumental and their voices to make a perfect song. Clazzi has some of the most moving voices, in my opinion. I could listen to them sing all day, in this song especially. I don't think I will ever get bored of listening to this song. I find it often to sneak into my head and calm my spirit. Again, like a lot of Clazzi songs, this one starts out soft and slow and slowly adds more and more layers of sound until it is just a really powerful sound. Gosh, I can't even explain how I feel when I hear this song! It is absolutely PERFECT I cannot even describe. I think sometimes there are no words to describe music.

3. Jinwoon - Walking Toward Me
I absolutely love the way that Jinwoon puts emotion into his singing and his performance. I think, especially in this song, he really shows the fact that he is an artist and not just an idol. I love the falsetto notes in this song and I love what it's saying and if you haven't noticed I am just really a big fan of songs that have a lot of progression and build up and whatnot and this one does. I love the sound as well, it is very beautifully done and the instrumentals are perfect. The melody and the way that he presents the lyrics fit the lyrics perfectly; the way he fluctuates his voice depending on what is being said is very moving. I'm always blown away by this song when I hear it because it is really a powerful song and Jinwoon's vocals are surprisingly a lot less tame than he shows in a lot of 2am songs. I think sometimes they overshadow him but he is a wonderful singer! I kind of like the rocker image better for him than the ballad kpop group image but that's just me! I definitely love this style of Korean rock!

4. Mighty Mouth - Tok Tok
This is my absolute favorite Mighty Mouth song! I love the lyrics; they are extremely adorable and the video is equally cute. I think Mighty Mouth and Soya sound amazing together and to be honest the song is just really cute and fun and when I listen to it I can't help but feel happy. I think when I first discovered this song it was when I was in a phase where I was kind of like ~*~KPOP ONLY~*~ and this song was by a group I wasn't all familiar with but I couldn't help but like it despite that. It really opened my eyes to this style of music. Just an all around good song.

5. DJ Hyo - Can't Erase You
I don't even have any idea how I found this song to be honest, and I'm not usually a techno type person but I absolutely love this song! It's soooo fun and it used to accompany me when studying would get monotonous or when school would be hard to get through. I would turn this on and ignore the hundreds of people in the hallways or the fact that I had hours of shit left to do. I think it's a good mood uplifter and it's extremely catchy! It will now be in your head for the rest of the day muahhaaa.