Author Archives: Alison

Joy In K-pop – Part 2

Posted on January 4, 2022 by Alison

See Part 1 of this post here: But wait, there’s more – yes, once I’ve gone through all the music that gives me joy, there’s some honorable mentions. Music that I like or love, but that’s not necessarily joyous. So … Continue reading →

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Joy In K-pop – A Monster Thread

Posted on January 3, 2022 by Alison

This started with a Twitter thread about joy in music – I promised to provide some references in K-pop, then things went pear-shaped and it dropped off my radar. So now I’m starting the year anew and all that. I’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in Music | Tagged b1a4, bts, dindin, eunhyuk, heechul, k-pop, music, onew, pentagon, sandeul, shinee, super junior, superjuniordne, taemin | 2 Comments

B1A4 – Beautiful Target

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Alison

But just when you think it’s all fun and games, Sandeul opens his mouth. And keeps opening it – man damn near dislocates his jaw like a snake. And from that teddy bear face with the snake jaw comes the voice of an angel. And that voice Just. Does. Not. Stop. It gives the same sort of shock as opening your laundry basket to find it full of gold bars. Continue reading →

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Sandeul – Smile Box

Posted on October 24, 2021 by Alison

Sandeul excels at many things, and with this song, he’s the Maestro of Mellow. If you can resist the urge to dance around your house/office/street singing “Bababa” then you’re a better person than I. Continue reading →

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Still Not Dead…

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Alison

Sorry about the extended hiatus – life has gone a bit pear-shaped. Service will be resumed as soon as we’re sure what is normal anyway (h/t Hitch-hikers Guide to the Galaxy). I’ll be back once I’ve dealt with some zombies.

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Onew – Nessun Dorma

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Alison

Random person: K-pop singers are just pretty faces, they can’t really sing.

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TV Review – Something In The Rain

Posted on September 19, 2021 by Alison

Co-posted at Heroic Cinema TV drama – 16 episodes This is the hair shirt and barbed wire pants of K-drama – if you can get through all 16 episodes, you’re a better person than me. The first kazoo in the … Continue reading →

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B1A4 – Lonely

Posted on September 16, 2021 by Alison

tiful Songwriter On The Planet demonstrates the fine art of levitation, as the boys try not to freeze their bits off while filming outdoors in a Korean winter. Continue reading →

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Siusin And Heechul

Posted on September 12, 2021 by Alison

Siusin is bored with X-Men, and is now fascinated with K-pop. Maybe it’s the faces, maybe it’s the voices. Maybe she’s just humouring me to ensure an ongoing supply of tuna. Who knows, but it does play merry hell with … Continue reading →

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Ryeowook’s Hair and Shrieking At Siwon

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Alison

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