NEW MUSIC MONDAY'S: EP.3 - REX.D(렉스디) _ TO VIOLET(투 바이올렛)

Hii Guyz! I'm back with another NEW MUSIC MONDAY!!!!!







TODAY'S ARTIST IS.....REX.D!!!













Rex.D is fresh out of the oven with his official debut with his pre-debut song "To Violet" and his title song "Ordinary Love". Even though both songs are AMAZING I favorite is "To Violet". "To Violet" is a straight DISS song! If you read the lyrics Rex.D holds none of his feelings toward the ex-girlfriend back and just simply, tells it like it is. The video setting is quite simple their is only four sets used throughout the whole video and each set is made to look like the inside of a dark apartment. In video Rex.D is laying next to a girl (who must be Violet) and he has killed her. Throughout the video he is talking to her corpse about the way he feels towards her; and at the end of the video he see him go to the bathroom and with the remaining blood he writes "To Violet" on the mirror and washes off the rest and leaves. There aren't many outfit changes maybe 2 or 3. Overall, I love this song! It's so straight-forward and right to the point and discusses very taboo topics. There is no sugar-coating of ANYTHING in this song. I liked how he keep it real and talked about the topic of cheating and his experiences. That alone give a the song a unique and interesting quality. Please show Rex.D more support and love!!! ^_^





Okayyyyyy....so let's learn so more about this guy! ^_~





REX. D 

                                                                                                                                                                                     

Real Name: N/A

Birthday: 89.02.20

Debut: 14.07.23

Debut song: "Ordinary Love"

Label: Romantic Factory 

Blood Type: B

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rexdnews

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gosthoho

Romantic Factory Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/romanticfactory/featured

This guy is still a new underground rapper so there isn't really much I could find about him. But I'm sure in the later years their will be article EVERYWHERE because I think this guy is very talented and I like his rapping style. I hope to see more of him in the future!

Okay guys that wraps up this segment I hope you enjoyed it and I will see you guys later...BYEZ!

NEW MUSIC MONDAY'S EP.2 : TROY(트로이) - Why are We?(변해가)

Hii Guys!!! I back with another NEW MUSIC MONDAY'S!!!!



TODAY'S MUSIC MONDAY CHOICE IS.....TROY!!!!








After their debut in March, TROY has finally made a comeback with an mid-tempo R&B hip-hop track co-composed by Lee Hyun Do and Bumkey. The song talks about many changes lovers go through in a relationship. The MV starts off with the quartet singing in several locations with noticeable outfit changes.  Each member is sporting their own unique version of street/ hip-hop style. The MV also includes a story-line which shows a couple going through a break-up but end the end get back together because they can't get over each other. I am in love with the song and I am in love with TROY!!! ^_^  I hope you enjoy the song as much as I do and please give TROY lots of love and support okay! ^_~ 

NOW....let's learn more about this group! 

Group Name: TROY
Members: Bumkey (leader), Jaewoong, Changwoo, Kanto (maknae)
Debut: March 11, 2014
Debut Song: "Green Light"
Genre: Hip-hop/R&B
Label: Brand New Music Korea
Fanclub Name: Troyan

Song List: Green Light


"Last March, a new entertainer R&B hiphop group "TROY" debuted with its legendary single 
"Green Light" after three years of preparation with Korea's number one black music record
producer Brand New Music. Six months later, Troy returns with a new single "Why Are We" 
with even deeper and richer sounds" (Youtube).















BUT! they aren't your average boy group...these guys were doing individual projects before they joined TROY. 

Birth Name: Kwon Ki Bum
Stage Name: Bumkey
Birthday: September 22, 1984
Position: Leader, Main Vocalist
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 63 kg
Instagram: @bumkey84
Twitter: @BUMKEY

• Lived in LA for 5 years 
• Released two solo singles in 2013: Bad Girl feat. E-Sens and Attraction feat. Dynamic Duo,and a Digital Single in 2014: Home
• Collaborated in more than 30 songs
• Was part of 2Wins along with the rapper TopBob (they released a mini album called2Wings)
• Was also part of an R&B group called Rhythmking along with Kwon Junsu, Park Suncheol, Lee Hwan and Lee Heecheol

Birth Name: Lee Jae Woong
Stage Name: Jaewoong
Birthday: October 16, 1981
Position: Rapper
Height: 176 cm
Weight: 70 kg
Instagram: @snow2mic
Twitter: @jwsnow81

• Was a professional snowboarder for 14 years, had to stop because he injured his knee

• Worked as a model

• Speaks english

• Studied physical education at Kyonggi University 

Birth Name: Joo Chang Woo
Stage Name: Changwoo
Birthday: January 7, 1983
Position: Rapper, Vocalist
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 69 kg
Instagram: @joochangwoo
Twitter: @drjujo

• Was a model

• His interest in music began in high school 

• Is close friends with Shorry J from Mighty Mouth. Is also close friends with the rapper/singer Bizniz

• Has great interest in fashion

Birth Name: Choi Kwang Ryul
Stage Name: Kanto
Birthday: May 23, 1994
Position: Rapper, Maknae
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 68 kg
Instagram: @youngblood_kanto
Twitter: @kanto94

• Started interest on music influenced by Dynamic Duo

• Released solo single What You Want featuring Kim Sunggyu from INFINITE

• Has two mixtapes: Initial Step (released in 2012) | DL and Young Blood (released in 2013) | DL 

• Participated in the show ”Show Me The Money”

• Featured on songs and MVs.

(sources: Soompi, Miss Korea, Fuckyeahkpoptroy, Youtube)

Cool right?! ^_^ They are very talented guys and I hope you check them out and support them! ALSO here are some more videos and websites that I recommend if you want to learn more about them. ^_^

http://fuckyeahtroy.tumblr.com/about
http://misskpop.weebly.com/troy-profile.html
WE TROY ep.1 - Bumkey story
WE TROY ep.2 - Jaewoong story
WE TROY ep.3 - Changwoo story
WE TROY ep.4 - Kanto story
Information about Brand New Music Company



That's all for today folks! I hope you enjoyed and learned a lot! Stay tune for more post...and I'll see you all later take care! SEEYA! ^_~

MOIVE NIGHT!: Arirang Special- Documentary on the K-pop Music Industry

YO! What's Up!!! how have you all been? Well...I know this is random but I was on Youtube and found this documentary made by Arirang about the K-pop Music Industry. I thought it was very informative and eye-opening from the selection of potential trainees to the life of an every day idol. I recommend and encourage EVERYONE, who wants to be a K-pop idol or dreams of becoming one, to watch the documentary.








Okay...I hope you all have a good night or morning and I'll see you guys later! SEEYA ^_~

Image Improvement #1: Basic Tips to Healthy Weight Loss

DISCLAIMER: I am NOT a dietitian or a nutritionist these are just tips that have worked for me in the past and tips that I have researched.


What's up guys! I'm back with a topic that I am currently battling right now...and by the title of this post you already know that it is something that EVERYBODY seems to struggle with or it has been a topic discussed here and there and that topic is....WEIGHT!

YES!!! I said it! WEIGHT!!!

How much you weigh seems to have a HUGE impact on...

1. How the world views you 
2. How you view yourself
3. Health, etc...

and,,,Even though people shouldn't; they DO judge a book it's cover. Let's face it image is important! If you want to become a trainee in a company and hopefully become a idol you must give the judges a good impression of your image. Because even if you aren't at the ideal weight they want you to be, if they accept you, they will put you on a diet to lose the extra weight because, if you do debut as an idol, you will be in the public eye and their is a certain "image" that is expected.

Now this is not a post to teach/ instruct you on how to look like this....

OR THIS....

OR THIS...

AND FOR MY GUYS...NOT EVEN THIS

This post is to help you achieve a healthier image that is right for YOU! and your body type. I want you to lose weight the healthy way! We shouldn't punish our bodies we should take better care of it because its the only one we have, right?! RIGHT!!! ^_^

SOOO.....on that note LET'S GET STARTED!!!

So as you know an idols image is VERYYYYYY important! Their image helps the success of the overall group and the individual idol. Based on an idols image they can go and branch off into other fields such as, acting, advertisement/ endorsement deals, modeling, fashion, variety, MCing/Hosting, writing/producing music, etc... This helps with their career in the long run because they are not going to be idols forever so they need to be able to be more diverse so they can have a longer career span.

Now most of these can be based on the personality of the idol...BUT first impressions are EVERYTHING!!! and before someone can judge based on your character they are going to judge you based on your appearance...and that's why companies not just in Korea but EVERYWHERE focus on image because it is such an important factor. 

There are multiple factors I can include into this but today I am just going to give some basic tips that can start you out on your image journey.....

I LIKE THAT!!!! Let's not call this a weight loss journey because this is MORE than a weight loss journey this is an overall IMAGE IMPROVEMENT JOURNEY!!!

(I think I will start a series of this too...I will come with some tips to help improve your image, your character, in all, in the end I hope these tips help make you a better YOU!)

MY TOP TIPS FOR GETTING ‘THAT’ BODY

• Get enough sleep, which is 7-8 hours, and wake up early to eat so that you kick-start your metabolism.
• Eating fruit for breakfast is the best way to start your day because fruit contains sugars that help give you an energy boost. BUT, because of the amount of sugar that is naturally in fruit, you should only eat fruit in the morning so that you have time to burn it off throughout your day 
• Drink plenty of water (8 bottles of water per day) and break your meals into 5-6 smaller meals throughout the day to stay fuller for longer and keep your metabolism burning.
• I got this tip from the k-drama, "Dream High", "Eat like a King for breakfast, a commoner for lunch and a beggar for dinner". This statement just means that your biggest mean should be in the morning so you have time to burn it off all throughout the day and your smallest meal should be at night because your metabolism slows down in your sleep because your body doesn't need all the energy so it stores it away as fat. That is why a lot of people struggle with weight loss because they do this process backwards and have their biggest meal at night and their smallest meal in the morning. 
• Do resistance/weight training. It will help build more muscles to burn fat.
• Eat the right foods! No matter how much you exercise, if you do not eat the right foods, you will not see any results!
• These food consist of fruits, leafy green vegetables and lean proteins (like fish, chicken, turkey) 
• Stay motivated. Majority of people who join undertake a workout/eating program, quit at around the fourth week. Ask a friend to exercise with you, studies have shown that people who diet/exercise with a friend lose more weight.

(contents of HelloKpop) 

These are my few tips I have researched for your and from my own experiences with weight loss. I am currently trying to lose weight and I want to start documenting my progress for you guys and myself and I would love it if you all would join me if your want to! ^_^

I am starting not a weight loss journey, but an overall, IMAGE IMPROVEMENT JOURNEY!!! and if you all want to be a better version of yourself (like I do) leave a comment about your progress and struggles...what worked for you, what didn't, where you are at and where you want to be and all of those things ^_^!!!

My starting weight is: 69.2 kg (152 lbs)
Ideal weight: 44 - 47 kg (97 - 104 lbs)

WISH ME LUCK GUYS!!! I WISH ALL OF YOU THE BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY ^_^

Okie Dokie that's all I got for you today, I'll see you soon SEEYA!!! ^_~

Upcoming JYP Entertainment 2014 Global Auditions (Update!)

Hi again guys!!! I'm back with some updates on JYP's 2014 global auditions. There still isn't any information about the auditions in China yet BUT I will keep people updated...

JYPE WILL BE HOSTING US/CANADA AUDITION TOUR IN:

1. LOS ANGELES 11/08/2014
2. TORONTO 11/15/2014

Unfortunately, those are all the places in North America that JYP entertainment will be hosting their global auditions...BUT I do appreciate the fact that they informed us a little ahead of time so that we could start preparations. IF, by this time, you are able to go to either one of these places I suggest you go! It is a good opportunity and plus you will meet some many people with your same interest and dream and it will be an overall wonderful experience. 

[Original Announcement] 

<Announcement of 2014 JYP US TOUR AUDITION>
2014 JYP US Tour Audition Online Application open today. 
We know you guys were waiting for this audition so long.
It must be very exciting news especially for our friends who live in US/Canada!
* Audition Schedule
- 2014.11.8. : Los Angeles
- 2014.11.15 : Toronto
* How to apply?
- Log on to "http://audition.jype.com/2014usaudition".
- Click "apply" button and fill your name and e-mail in.
- Enter the e-mail code sent to your e-mail address.
- Complete the application form and done!
* Specific information of the audition will be noticed soon.
* Walk-in audition is available.
You can apply for the audition right now.
Plaese don't miss your chance to make your dream comes true!

(all content originally came from https://www.facebook.com/jypaudition) 

I will be attending the audition but I will be going to the one in China because I am currently studying here right now! ^_^ But I will post my experience and tell EVERYONE about it!!! 

Also I hope you guys post your experiences too! I will be looking for them ^_~  With all the said I wish you the best of luck and have fun and I hope your dreams come true <3 

Okie Dokie guys I will keep you updated on this audition and many more to come...Seeya! 

NEW MUSIC MONDAYS: EPISODE 1 - Crucial Star

Heyyy WHAT'S UP GUYS!!! long time no see but I'm back and I want to stay more frequent I'm sorry I have been away for sooooo long but A LOT of things have happened lately it's been a combination of being too busy and just pure procrastination BUT I AM BACK!!! and ready to get serious with this blog.



SOOO.... moving on from that note to be more frequent I want to start having segments and little series to guarantee that I will be posting content more frequently than in the past. I think I am going to start having a segment called "New Music Mondays" where I talk about different Korean artist that you may not know or ever heard of and I will being explaining who they are and  how they got into the music industry/business and plus I introduce some new music to refresh you and help get your week started! With that being said enough of my rambling and let's get STARTED!!!



TODAY'S ARTIST IS.....Crucial Star!!!!



He has recently made a comeback (like today haha ^_^) with this latest single "Paris".







I am feeling this song...This is Crucial Star's latest song titled "Paris" and I am LOVING IT!!!! A thing you all may not know about me is that I LOVE K-HIP HOP/ R&B!!! and the R&B feel is strong in this song. It's is a very chill and easy-going song that is perfect to start off the Autumn/ Fall season with. ANYONE at ANYTIME at ANYWHERE can sit back and listen to the relaxing melodies that this song possess. The MV takes place in the beautiful streets and gardens/parks of Paris, France. The music video was simple but had a very elegant editorial vibe; it showcased Crucial Star walking around in various well-know, popular attractions in Paris. It also displayed the citizens in their every day lives and Crucial Star interacting with some of them. What I really loved about this MV is the level of diversity among the cast in the MV; it was refreshing and added an unique, approachable and realistic feel to not just his MV but his overall image.  The fashion is also casual but still trendy. There weren't that many outfit changes through out the MV; he had at the most 3 or 4 outfit changes that mostly stuck with a black and white/street-style theme. Overall his wardrobe was simple yet very fashionable and chic...and something I would want my future boyfriend to wear! ^_~ <3. Please support him and give his newest single a listen!



NOW....time to find out some more about this guy ^_^

Park Se-Yoon (박 세 윤)  a.k.a Crucial Star 

Born:October 16, 1989 (25 yrs old)
Origin: South Korea (Republic of Korea) 
Height: 182cm (6'0-6'1 ft)
Weight: 64kg (141 lbs) 
Blood Type: A
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Label(s): Grandline Entertainment, Soul Company
Genre of Music: Hip Hop/R&B
Occupations: Rapper, Producer, Lyricist and Composer 
Associated with: Mad Clown, Dok2, The Quiett, Double K, Zion.T, Kebee, Basick, Swings, Jerry K., CZA, and many more. 
CHECK OUT HIS WEBSITE ---->CLICK HERE
Twitter: @realcrucialstar
Instagram:  @crucialstar
Official Facebook:  @GL.CrucialStar
Official Grandline Facebook:  @GrandlineEnt



Park Se-Yoon (Crucial Star) is a South Korean rapper, lyricist, composer and producer. His rapping style has been compared to that of Kid Cudi, Drake and other American artist. "He even mentions that he is strongly influenced by their musicality and vocal arrangements, which defines his own character and personality as a musician in the Korean Hip Hop industry" (Wikipedia). 

At 17, he performed with a group called, Libra Twins; and later on attended an open-audition and won a contract deal with one of the biggest Korean underground hip-hop company at that time that is now disbanded, Soul Company. "Soul Company, which started back in 2004, played a central role in the Korean underground hip-hop world by turning out total 24 artists, releasing 73 singles, and opening 59 concerts for the last 8 years" (Wikipedia). He now resides under Grandline Entertainment and is part of an underground hip-hop group, Do-main. 


Love him yet?! Check out some of his previous works and fall in love ^_^


Debut song : Catch Me If U Can (live performance)

More Songs: Champagne, Nothing Last Forever, Three Things I Want to Give You, Flat Shoes ft. Lovey, I'm Ok, I Just Want You ft. Mad Clown, Ipod Girl ft Pento, What's You Name ft. Swings, Trendsetterz ft. Basick, Own Way ft TakeOne, The Quiett, Zion.T, Real Love ft 샛별, 우울증

and there are MANY MANY MANY MORE SONGS... in fact here's a list ^_^

Title
Catch Me If U Can [October 11, 2010] [13]
Champagne [September 2011][14]
Nothing Lasts Forever [December 11, 2011][15]
Super Crucial Rap 2 [February 3, 2014]
Three Things I Want To Give You (ft. Sojin of Girl's Day) [March 10, 2014]
Show Me Your Light (ft. Shin Ji-soo) [April 15, 2014]

Album	Tracklist
Mad Clown VS Crucial Star	I Just Want U iPod Girl (ft. Pento) 죽 먹었어?! 이별은 (ft. DC)
A Star Goes Up Released: January 27, 2011	It's My Turn (ft. Zion.T) Trendsetterz (ft. Basick) Tonight (feat. Satbyeol) Change Of My Life (Interlude) Change Of My Life (ft. Dok2 and The Quiett) New Generation (ft. Pento) 비스듬히 걸쳐 (Rebirth) (ft. Donutman) 잘 찾아봐 (Bonus Track) Phone Number (ft. The Quiett and Kebee)
A Star From The Basement Released: August 4, 2011	Last Trip Real Me What’s This Art For SCR (Super Crucial Rap) What’s Your Name (ft. Swings) 그릇 No More Romance (ft. 조현아) One Better Day I Just Wanna (ft. CZA) 쉽지않은 대답 시간이 없어 옷가게 (Can’t Go Out) (ft. Donutman) Chocoholic (Rebirth) 개꿈 No Pay No Gain (ft. Jerry.K) Pain 09 Stupid Love Song 약속 Deep In A Dream (Outro) From The Basement (ft. B-Free, JJK and The Quiett) (Bonus Track)
Drawing #1: A Dream Spokesman Released: May 18, 2012[16]	A Dream Spokesman Nice Under The Sheets (ft. Donutman) Doin' My Thang Did It 플랫슈즈 feat. Lovey 그만 웃어 Headset (ft. CZA) G.L. Interlude G.L. (Good Life) (ft. Geeks, Take One and DJ Eager) Like It Like That (ft. Donutman) Nothin' 새벽 6시 Under Rapper Sex Therapy Suicide
FALL Released: November 27, 2012	One Life 2 Live Real Love (ft. 샛별) Own Way (ft. Take One, The Quiett and Zion.T) 난 아파 (ft. Rimi) Flat Shoes (Brother Su Remix) (ft. Lovey) 우을증 I'm OK Nothing Lasts Forever
Drawing #2: A Better Man Released: November 25, 2013	C'est la vie Future Is So Bright (ft. CZA and Donutman) Own Way (Feat. Take One, The Quiett, Zion.T) 난 아파 (Feat. Rimi) Flat Shoes (Brother Su Remix) (Feat. Lovey) 우을증 I'm OK Nothing Lasts Forever
A Winter Love Song Released: December 17, 2013	A Winter Love Song It's Your Boy (ft. CZA and Donutman)

So what do you think? Did you enjoy this segment because I enjoyed making it! ^_^ I hope to start doing these EVERY MONDAY NOW ^_^ and if you guys have an artist in mind let me know okay ^_~

Alright that ends today's segment! I hope you enjoyed and stay in tune for more post!

BYE BYE!!!

Upcoming JYP global 2014 auditions ^_^ YEAH!!!

Hii everyone long time no see...well...just been lazy, busy and very uncreative sooooo....yeahhhh sorry ^_^' teehee

anywhoooo mooooving on.....

YES!!!!!!!! FINALLY, YOU HEARD IT RIGHT FOLKS!

JYP IS HAVING A GLOBAL AUDITION THIS YEAR IN USA, CHINA AND CANADA! 

I don't know anymore details than that..but I will keep this post updated. 

I am most definitely going to go to the audition...so I will post a full experience review ^_~ 

For more info of the audition click here ^_^