Debuts and comebacks !

I know this isn't necessarily geared towards the whole Korean drama review aspect, but while dramas are continuing, I will post about this hallyu movement. Some debuts and comebacks that have recently occurred are: 
(some of the commentary below the artist name and song title may be a bit biased due to favoring the group/person a bit more as well as more knowledge about them... I'm sorry if you feel offended about how this may be perceived to you ..) 

1.  Hyuna : How's This 
- this is equivalent to most modern American music videos (drinking and racy outfits) but Hyuna is amazing so..... 

2. Oh My Girl ft Skull & HaHa : A-ing 
- this is a really cute music video with a definite beach feel 

3. IOI : Whatta Man 

- This is producer 101's final group's subgroup , this song is super catchy + rumor has it that kim chungha choreographed this song !! 

4. UP10TION : Tonight 

- This video and song is so bright, they're so cute !!1! 

5. Girls Generation :0805 

- This is to commemorate their anniversary ! Their vocals are amazing 

6. BTOB : Vacation 

- This was an unexpected comeback song !!! But their vocals are also amazing and match their style ! 

(there is no official release) 

7. Monsta X : Stuck 

- They're always so dynamic !! Their style is definitely different from other groups 

8. B.A.P. : That's My Jam 

- They're so vibrant and the song is good for bringing the mood up 

9. BlackPink (debut) : Boombayah & Whistle 

- They definitely are from YG Their music style is strong compared to most of the girlgroups that venture towards the more cute styles 

10. Jun. K : Young Forever & Think About You 

- He's definitely an amazing artist and it's such a relief that he finally can have a solo debut 

The Entertainer

Director: Hong Sung-Chang 
Writer: Yoo Young-A 
Episodes: 18 
Network: SBS 
End Date: June 16. 2016 

Cast: (main 3) 

Ji Sung	Hyeri	Kang Min-Hyuk
Shin Suk-Ho	Geu-Rin	Ha-Neul

Review: 
So, this drama got it's attention through the appearance of Kang Min-hyuk as well as Hyeri. However, there were a lot of disappointment from viewers. Many of which have complained that the first episode wasn't attractive enough to keep going. Some have declared it as "a show that throws a whole bunch of flower boys together". However, I'm not going to lie, I did stick through the drama because of the cast. Personally, the plot wasn't .....

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IKON WYD AKA WYA

So, not too long ago I did post about iKON's upcoming comeback. Today is the day !!! iKON has come back with a groovy ballad-y type of song. This song reminded me of Big Bang's "Let's Not Fall in Love." Personally, I really enjoyed that song so I have no complaints with this. THIS IS FINALLY DONGHYUK'S TIME TO SHINE. I really enjoyed how he had more screen time as well as verses. However, the two shining characters would definitely be B.I. as well as Bobby. ((I once again have no complaints...)) Please show these rookies some love !! The video will be posted down below ! (I'm really not overreacting, seriously........... but I really think this song would only fit iKON so I'm happy) 

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HEY GUYS so thank you for understanding that I wasn't really able to post that much this time around mainly because I am quite busy nowadays, but heres an update on everything : 

KPOP: 
Tiffany won her first solo award for "I Just Wanna Dance" 

AKMU isn't doing favorably popular as we would have expected, but the two are doing well with different hairstyles! 

YG has declared that there will be a new girl group with many undecided members.


Miss A Jia has decided to terminate her contract with JYP while Miss A Fei is going to continue with JYP as well as following members. They will be working on solo promotions and individual work. 


2NE1 Minzy has decided to terminate her contract with YGE and has moved to MusicWork Entertainment where Baek Ji-Young is. 


There is talk that 2NE1 will be having a summer comeback.

EXO has been said to have a comeback in the summer as well. 

SMTM 5 has been released (raw--without English subtitles) auditionees include CJamm, One, Reddy,  g2, BeWhy and much more. There are once again, many idol rappers that would include JinJin from Astro and Jeunguk from 24k. 

AOA has comeback with a lifeguard theme this time around. However, their MV was taken down due to a Japanese brand being shown. It was later reuploaded. 

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So I do know that I am not posting a lot lately, but once again, I was mainly focused on studying for my AP Human Geography test (please let me get a 4 pleaseee.) So I am sorry for not being able to post drama reviews or post at all. What I have been doing is keeping up with drama series, but I'm also watching k variety shows (which will be listed down below) If you are interested in watching some dramas or variety shows that I'm currently watching it will be below !! 

Dramas: 
The Entertainer 
Beautiology (review coming up) 
Moorim School 

Variety Shows: 
MBigHit TV (Jackson x Jooheon) 
WGM Jjongah Couple 
WGM Solar x Eric Nam 
Running Man 
Sister Slam Dunk (previously mentioned) 

ANOTHER HAPPY DAY

So, Subkulture has finally released that there will be an extended date for both NY and LA. (GOT7 FLY IN USA TOUR) However, this is raising questionability towards whether this is the right thing to do or not. Personally, as a fan who couldn't get tickets to the July 10th concert, I'm belated. However, it does bring up their health. Yes, their health is actually quite important and it's something that should be monitored at any given time. ((especially with JB and his spinal disk injury)) However, there are always two sides of the stories. With the massive amount of petitions being signed, the intention (for me to sign it) was to bring a larger venue or to simply change the organizer. (I did not intend for the idea of another concert date to be added) Many fans are accusing others for having bad intentions towards their idols, initially calling us, "bad fans." Many have said "If you like your idols that much, you wouldn't have done this to them." What I truly have to say about this is.... Sure, your opinions are all valid and the dates could have been added due to the petitions. BUT REMEMBER THIS IS SUBKULUTRE. SUBKULTURE DOES THIS TYPE OF THING. If you do recall, a similar scenario has happened to BTS with having greater mishaps which just ended in a big mess. Have you ever thought that Subkulture was intentionally adding these dates a week after... I mean Subkulture couldn't have planned this perfectly. Simply a week after the release dates for ticket buying, it just so happens that these additional dates are released. I mean petitions don't process to companies that quickly. I mean, big organizers like Subkulture would seemingly care less to what the public does, because they're making money anyways. I mean if Subkulture did really care, they wouldn't have treated BTS like trash and asked them to sit on the ground. Let's be real. Also, (once again bringing up their health) JYP isn't that stupid, they aren't known for overworking their artists. Unlike SM (EXO) or Source Music Entertainment (Gfriend), JYP has been able to stabilize the amount of events their artists go to. (I mean highkey JYP and YG don't send their artists to a lot of events.....) Sure, Jackson has been seen tired going to the Law of the Jungle, but what about other idols? Are they not tired as well. Fans need to understand that from a bare face, you can't tell that they're being overworked. I mean I have huge bags under my eyes, why don't people care, I'm not being overworked I'm simply going to school. YA JUST CAN'T ALWAYS SPECULATE THINGS FROM TINY MATTERS. Like if there's a rash on an idol's neck, it's bound to be called a hickey and that their idol got laid. LIKE PLEASE. Also, if you have seen all the interviews regarding what programs Jackson wants to be on, they simply have a choice to whether they want to go or not. Idols say that they would like to go on a program, and if the PD of that show likes them, then they're casted. I mean, idols have a say, in a way, to what programs they would like to attend. You could simply view variety shows as if it was a drama or movie. Idols are able to review which ones they want and simply if they like it, they go through casting. The big idea that should be shown to the massive amount of fans is that you should know the actual story/both sides of the story before you make any quick judgement. Neither you or me know, it's all a speculation. LIKE SERIOUSLY IF YOU KNOW THE STORY PLS TELL ME OR HAVE SUBKULTURE SPEAK UP ABOUT IT AND IF IT'S TRUE THEN MY ESSAY HERE IS USELESS TO TRY AND PROVE MY POINT. 

Good times..

Hehe so its almost 2 AM and I have to wake up around 9 AM to buy tickets for GOT7 (YAYYY #GETWELLSOONJB) buttttttt while I was on youtube, I ended up looking at this video. This video is mostly based on what ""white"" people think about Koreans who appear in Youtube videos. Thus, this is mostly a hate reaction video which caught my attention. Most of the things mentioned in this video is practically things that I experience in daily, as an Asian. I don't want to go too deep into this type of rant, but it's something that's becoming a bigger problem on social media. ALL IN ALL, YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY WATCH THIS BECAUSE THERE ARE TWO GIRLS (THE GIRL IN THE PINK SWEATER AND THE GIRL IN THE WHITE SWEATER ARE THE FUNNIEST) 
-- this video is good if you need something to cheer you up or just something to watch !! -- 
*not in any way associated with the video, there are cuss words in the captions* 

UPdated

1) AKMU 
So first I would like to apologize for saying that AKMU would comeback this month, but posters have been released that they will be coming back on May 4th. ((However, there is always that chance that they won't and it might be pushed back...)) --> look here 2 

PLEASE DO NOTE THAT THESE ARE CONTROVERSIES THAT HAVE BEEN SPROUTED AND THIS IS ONLY AN OPINION ON THE MATTER.... WE AGREE TO DISAGREE. 

2) TWICE 

So, TWICE has recently comeback - ""competing"" against Lovelyz. I personally am a TWICE fan ever since Sixteen, but I'm not saying that I'm not a fan of Lovelyz. However, I find that there has been too many controversies that have been surrounding TWICE. Even after TWICE has released their album cover and song, many fans of other groups were quick to swarm and bash TWICE. I find that quite unresonable to nitpick at every little thing. 

--------- TWICE HAS REACHED AN ALL KILL ON THEIR SONG!----------

- First, there was a controversy that TWICE was copying Girl's Generation's cheerleading theme. 

I feel like this is really safe to say, but many other groups have done the same concept. Not to mention, AOA, APink and considerably GFriend. Yes, Girls Generation is a "sunbae" of these other groups, but why weren't there any bashing on other groups?? Also, if you had watched the MV (which will be linked below) the MV isn't pertained to only the cheerleading concept, but in fact creates a more dimensional image. 

- Second, TWICE's album cover had paper art in which it was a ripped paper and it showed the member's faces. There was this conversy that mentioned that TWICE was copying Block B. However, many other singers have also done this on their album covers and yet they were also not bashed. In fact, many pictorial magazines have done this. uhm....

(these are purely based on my opinions and you definitely can object to them) 

(Lovelyz MV) 

(TWICE MV) 

3) SULLI 

So, ever since Sulli has left f(x) there has definitely been rumors of Krystal leaving as she is following her sister, Jessica Jung's footsteps. I personally believe that ever since Sulli has left, the chances of f(x) breaking up is greater than what I have expected. (this is just a possibility not a stated fact) I wouldn't think that f(x) would go as a trio, but there is always a possibility that they might add a member. (remember this is only if Krystal does leave) BUT about Sulli, there has been quite the controversy because of Choiza (from DynamicDuo.) After posting some "19+ pictures" on Instagram, netizens are quite riled up. Personally, there are other people who wear more revealing clothing, but at the same time I feel like Sulli does it too excessively on her SNS. Yes, she is showing her love towards her boyfriend, but many people have found it excessive and well, disturbing. This is something that's quite different from American culture where possibly anything can happen, but it won't become such a controversy.  It's not that I'm against her relationship with Choiza, but isn't the age gap a bit too big. BUT once again, this is her life and not ours. ALSO, a lot of people are asking SM to drop Sulli or don't renew the contract with her. There was a speculation (I'm not sure if it's true) that Sulli will be doing a bed scene with Kim Soo Hyun. Thus, this created a huge controversy and many neitzens have said that this suits her the best.... 

Descendants of the Sun

Director: Lee Eung-Bok

Writer: Kim Eun-Sook, Kim Won-Suk

Episodes: 16

Network: KBS2

End Date: April. 14. 2016

Cast:

Song Joong-Ki	Song Hye-Kyo	Jin Goo	Kim Ji-Won
Yoo Shi-Jin	Kang Mo-Yeon	Seo Dae-Young	Yoon Myeong-Joo

Disclaimer:

 This drama has been doing well with their ratings, as this is one of the biggest hits for KBS. The writer of this drama had also written Heirs which is known for Park Shin-hye and Lee Min-ho. If you haven't listened to the OSTs for this drama it will be linked here --> 

Most of the songs are still currently in the top 20 on the Melon charts as it shows the greater success of this drama. I also want to address how many people are saying this drama is overrated, but in my opinion, this drama was actually really good and lived up to the hype. 

Review:

First of all, this drama was probably the first drama that I have watched that pertained to the 'military' theme. In the beginning I was a bit worried to whether I would like this drama or not, but Song Joong Ki was too captivating. (He's will forever be my flower boy friends) In contrary, this drama well portrayed the struggles of the different working classes. The military, per say, contains much more than one would expect. In America, I never found much interest to find out how military training is like, but with this drama

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Eunji's Comeback 💖

Just a few moments ago, 1theK released Jeong Eunji's (APink) solo debut. The song is perfect for the spring as it's bright and cute. The song definitely had a different style and somewhat fit the image of Eunji. There is talk that Eunji will be 'fighting' with her group, APink.. However, I'm not sure if APink will be coming back or not..... however, let's just support both of  them!!!!!! Eunji's song will be below along with APink's last song. 

BTOB IZ BACK AGAIN

SOOOOOOOO I know lately I have been raving over BTOB's comeback and well it finally happened two days agao... BUT I didn't write an article on it. Which is totally my mistake. To any of you Melodys out there.. IM SO SORRY. BUT THE VIDEO IS SO TOUCHING BUT WHAT IS EVEN MORE TOUCHING IS THE VERSION ON MUSIC PROGRAMS !!
anyways. I think I'm too much of a fan girl to be able to keep myself cool. SO EVERYTHING WILL BE LINKED DOWN BELOW PLS CHECK THEM OUT !

DAY6 Comeback

((sorry for not posting drama reviews, but I won't be doing so for awhile because I am starting new dramas !!)) anyways....

If you haven't seen my previous post on DAY6 it's linked here --> izabouttime
((in this link, you will be able to find DAY6's debut song, please do go check it out!!)) 

DAY6 has made their comeback with Letting Go. As mentioned in previous posts, this is DAY6's first song without Joonhyuk. To clear things up, DAY6 is not going to change it's name to DAY5 due to the loss a member... Joonhyuk will always be in our hearts for his talents!! 
Also, this time around, DAY6 will be promoting on music shows and appeal to the public in known fashions!! 

Angry Mom

Director: Ashbu
Writer: Kim Ban-Di
Episodes: 16
Network: MBC
End Date: May 7. 2015


Okay so this drama photo may look a bit weird and appalling, but please watch the drama and give it a chance!

Cast:

Kim Hee-Seon	Ji Hyun-Woo	Kim You-Jung	Yoon Ye-Joo	Baro
Jo Gang-Ja / Jo Bang-Wool	Park No-A	Oh A-Ran	Jin Yi-Gyeong	Hong Sang-Tae

Ji Soo	Lizzy	Kim Tae-Hoon	Lim Hyung-Joon	Ko Su-Hee
Ko Bok-Dong	Wang Jung-Hee	Do Jung-Woo	Oh Jin-Sang	Han Gong-Joo

Review:
First of all, solely based on the casting, this drama gets a 100/10. From Baro to Ji Soo to Yoo Jung, this drama really came together nicely. Now, it would definitely be a lie for me to say that I purely only watched this drama because well, Baro and Ji Soo were in it. However, as the story line did progress and I got farther into the drama, the plot became well, interesting and different. Now, I know I say that a lot of dramas are ""refreshing, interesting, different, etc." but this time... I mean it. With the high school theme still played into the drama, they brought up cases such as .....

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DAY6 Comeback

DAY6 has released their comeback date on their JYP official page. Though Day6 is not an idol group, but a band instead, they don't get to be on programs very often. As recently mentioned, one member has left the group and this is their first comeback without him. Their teaser photo will be below as well as their debut song, please watch out for Day6 !! 

Reply 1997

Director: Shin Won-Ho
Writer: Lee Woo-Jung , Lee Sun-Hye, Kim Ran-Joo
Episodes: 17
Network: tvN
End Date: September 18. 2012

Cast:

Jung Eun-Ji	Seo In-Guk	Shin So-Yul
Sung Shi-Won	Yoon Yoon-Je	Mo Yoo-Jung

Eun Ji-Won	Hoya	Lee Si-Un
Do Hak-Chan	Kang Joon-Hee	Bang Sung-Jae

Review:
This is the last series of the current Reply series that I haven't watched yet. By far, I liked this series the most with Reply 1988 following, respectively. This drama is the first of the series, but in other reviews I have mentioned that I did watch it backwards. With this drama, like the other seasons, I was able to reach a sort of intellectual way of thinking. At first, I only thought about things from the surface and never really followed through with say, actions or words. This drama really made me realize that...

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Reply 1994

Director: Shin Won-Ho 
Writer: Lee Woo-Jung 
Episodes: 21 
Network: tvN 
End Date: December 28. 2013 

"If you want to end your one-sided love, the only solution is to confess." 

"There are things that you will not learn until you try it. There is an outlook that you won't be able to see unless if you go there." 

Cast: (main 9)

Go Ara	Sung Dong-Il	Lee Il-Hwa	Jung Woo	Yoo Yeon-Seok
Sung Na-Jung	Sung Dong-Il	Lee Il-Hwa	Sseureki (Trash)	Chilbongi

Kim Sung-Kyun	Son Ho-Jun	Baro	Min Do-Hee
Samchunpo	Haetae	Binggeure	Jo Yoon-Ji

Review: 
In the beginning, I was quite excited Locationbecause I thought it would be similar to Reply 1988. (I watched the series backwards....) It was really a roller coaster watching this drama. At times, I would be envious of the relationships, but at other times, it seemed burdensome. The events in this drama are perfectly highlighted and parallel to Korean history. (learning about these historical events not in my country will become useful... right) With each contrasting character, I believe that there is one that is relatable. Though the love lines in this drama is quite different, it gives...

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GOT7 Comeback teaser

GOT7 is flying to us !! (how cringy but, they actually are in like an airplane) Anyways, GOT7 has released their teaser photos for their concert dates. Their first concert, in Seoul will be April 29th and 30th. GOT7 will also being doing a 'fly in USA.' (the dates of the concerts will be on the photo itself) Their Seoul concert tickets have been said to be sold out already (YAY GO GOT7, I'm so sorry for the fans who can't make it (me) and those who weren't able to get tickets) Anyways, GOT7 did release their teaser and it is located on their Naver V App (without subs.) I have tried looking on Youtube for the video, but it isn't showing up. 

The Naver V App is actually really useful to see live comeback concerts and just to watch your idol(s), not on stage. So, if you're interested (it's kinda free) go download it !!! 

  

April Everything

So recently, there has been a release that Eunji (Apink) will be coming back with a solo album in April. However, there seems to be a war between two agencies (SM being the larger one, obviously) with Eunji and Tiffany's (SNSD- Girl's Generation) solo comebacks. I hope they both do well. Also, (once again the fangirl in me wants to annouce that) AKMU is also coming back. YAYYY (okay sorry..) 

Yuju and Sunyoul

Yuju (G-friend) and Sunyoul (UP10TION) has paired up for their new duet called 'Cherish.' The song is really bright and brings a fresh new take on a love song. The two have similar voices as Sunyoul is able to reach all the high notes (which is quite amazing) which makes your heart tremble a little (sorta kinda not.) But overall, the duet was really cute and fits their image. Many people do believe that the song will do well on the charts! 

LeeHi Comeback Songs

This is belated, but LeeHi has released her title tracks for her album 'Seoulite.' I think the production of the music videos are at a higher caliber compared to her other songs. ((personal opinion))HER VOICE IS SERIOUSLY AMAZING AND SHE'S SO CUTE OHMYGOSH
Also, many people have been saying that LeeHi has gone under the knife, but I just think that she lost a lot of weight. Look what happened to Katie Kim (KpopStar) . I'm just saying, it's possible for her to have a smaller face without going under the knife. . .
Check them out below!