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  • Baek Ji Young, Hyun Bin – Secret Garden OST

    If you want an emotive slow ballad, then I’ve got just the thing. If that doesn’t float your boat, then skip the music and wait for the review. In keeping with the body swap theme of the series, we’ve got… Continue reading

    Baek Ji Young, Hyun Bin – Secret Garden OST
  • Really Not Dead…

    Really not dead. Normal service will be resumed as soon as we are sure what is normal anyway. No zombies were involved in any way. Honestly. Not a one. Continue reading

    Really Not Dead…
  • Joy In K-pop – Part 2

    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

    Joy In K-pop – Part 2
  • Joy In K-pop – A Monster Thread

    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

    Joy In K-pop – A Monster Thread
  • B1A4 – Beautiful Target

    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… Continue reading

    B1A4 – Beautiful Target
  • Sandeul – Smile Box

    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

    Sandeul – Smile Box
  • Still Not Dead…

    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. Continue reading

    Still Not Dead…
  • Onew – Nessun Dorma

    Random person: K-pop singers are just pretty faces, they can’t really sing. Onew: Nessun Dorma. Me: And there’s plenty more where that came from, mate. Video with the full operatic glory after the jump. Continue reading

    Onew – Nessun Dorma
  • TV Review – Something In The Rain

    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

    TV Review – Something In The Rain
  • B1A4 – Lonely

    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

    B1A4 – Lonely