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[ALBUM] Pink Tape_f(x)

Pink tape_ f(x)

2013.07.29

Official Introduction (part)

From the album title 'Pink Tape', art film, jacket image, album package, and music are all organically connected with the motif of first love. So, it gives a special pleasure like watching a romance movie featuring f(x), which is enough to feel f(x)'s unique charm.

The title song 'Rum Pum Pum Pum' is a pop dance song with a mysterious and addictive guitar sound and an exciting percussion rhythm. The marching band sound that adds a sense of rhythm to the song and the lyrics of ‘Rum Pum Pum Pum Pum’ combine to create a cheerful atmosphere.

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f(x)'s 'Pink Tape' is still called ‘THE ALBUM’ by many. With a challenging and unknown concept, this idol group captivated everyone with their bizarre aura.

In particular, the concept video of this album was as popular as the song. It may not seem like a very special album now, but back in 2013, this mysterious and beautiful concept video was completely new.

In addition, the songs that fit the concept well, the costumes of each stage, and the performances really created a craze. There are still many people who cannot escape its charm.

Unfortunately, the group did not gain much support from the company, and it will be difficult to see the group again as one member committed suicide. However, since they haven't officially announced their breakup yet, fans have hopes that they will release a new album someday.

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The b-side song 'Shadow', which was inserted into the art film released along with the announcement of the comeback and collected topics, is an alternative pop song with a lovely atmosphere. It is a witty story of a shadow who falls in love with its owner.

In this album, ‘Goodbye Summer’ with an acoustic atmosphere is also included. It is a song depicting the story of two men and women who could not express the feelings they liked during their school days, reminiscing about the past and regretting it.

In addition, the retro soul-style 'My Friend Like a Fox (No More)' stands out for its lyrics that unravel the story of an bad friend like a musical. It satirizes women without individuality by comparing them to fairy tale stories, attracting attention.

 In addition, 'Kick', an electronic dance song about girls running towards their dreams on skateboards, 'Signal', a vintage electronica song with sensuous lyrics, and a busy modern woman giving up pretty heels and running in sneakers. 'Step', which expresses the contents situationally, once again confirms the aspect of f(x) that perfectly digests any lyrics and music with their own colors.

In addition, 'Airplane', an electronic dance song with a twist, 'Toy', an energetic up-tempo dance song, 'Snapshot', a pop dance song with impressive piano and brass sounds, and a combination of groovy R&B rhythm and strong rock sound This album, including this unique 'Ending Page', contains a total of 12 songs in various genres.

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[SONG] Infrared Camera_WONSTEIN

Infrared Camera_ WONSTEIN

2020.12.05

Official Introduction (part)

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WONSTEIN is currently one of the trendiest singers in Korea. In particular, his singing method that reminds us of the languidness of the universe is his trademark.

No matter what song he sings, it is reborn with a completely new atmosphere when he sings it. So many of his fans are waiting for a cover of Justin Bieber's 'Peaches'.

This is a song he performed in a singing contest. While most of WONSTEIN's songs are synesthetic by taking advantage of his vocal strengths, this song in particular uses lyrics that best fit the emotion of the song rather than full story lyrics for lyrics that completely melt into the rhythm of the song.

It's a pity that he doesn't have a song with only English lyrics because he's never been to a foreign country, but if you want to dream of traveling on a spaceship while looking at the stars in the middle of the night, I recommend his songs.

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[DRAMA] Prison Playbook

Prison Playbook ( 슬기로운 감빵생활 )

2017.11.22 - 2018.01.18

Official Introduction (part)

What if you suddenly become a criminal and end up in prison? In this prison where you have to live with more than 10 people in a small space of 10 square meters, you have to use an open toilet, there is no age, no position, no freedom. They are called by a fixed number instead of a name, and they all just wear the same blue jumpsuit. Conversely, even the guards who watch them 24 hours a day are not free.

'Prsion Playbook' is the story of Kim Je-hyuk, a superstar baseball player who is suddenly locked in prison one day, adjusting to prison, trying to recover from the worst environment, and growing up living in another society called prison

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Anyone curious about what happens in prison like '60 Days in' or 'Orange is the New Black'? If you are curious about prison life in Korea, I recommend this drama.

Since this is a work that is recommended for ages 15 and over, there are no particularly provocative scenes. Rather, it is a work that tells the story in a slightly light and comedic way.

But it still highlights the unsafe side of the prison. This is because prison is not a place to treat people who have committed a 'crime' that violates the human rights of others, like a hotel vacation, but a place where criminals are educated as people who realize their faults and fit into society.

This drama alternately illuminates the inhumanity and humanity of prisoners, and makes you think about what a prison really is and what the human rights of prisoners are.

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[SONG] Numbers_Jamie

Numbers_Jamie (Feat. CHANGMO)

2020.09.03

Official Introduction (part)

'Numbers' is a song in which Jimin Park makes a new nest with Warner Music Korea under the new name of Jamie and announces a new beginning. The song combines the rhythm of hip-hop bass with a fresh piano sound, Jamie's wonderful vocals and CHANGMO's catchy rap. And in it, Jamie happily talks about in her own style, 'I'm not bound by the numbers that judge people from the outside'.

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As a child, Jamie took first place on 'K-Pop Star', a famous Korean survival TV show. In particular, her Adele's 'Rolling in the Deep', which she sang, surprised her talent not only in Korea but all over the world. It is particularly noteworthy that she was only a middle school student when she showed off her excellent rhythm and singing ability.

She later joined large agency, JYP, where she debuted as a female duo called '15 &', but she didn't have a very active music career. Rather, people asked the company when they could listen to her songs. Then, suddenly in 2020, she signed an exclusive contract with Warner Music Korea, a global record label. Fans were surprised and worried at the same time as her style changed from her previous ones.

But with 'Numbers', which was finally released, she successfully introduced herself as a new grown up. If you only thought about her career as a singer, you would think she wasn't that successful. But if you look at her as one of person, you'll be able to feel the fact that she's been her steady growth through this song. Because life is not to live to show, but to live for yourself.

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[SONG] for lovers who hesitate_JANNABI

 for lovers who hesitate(주저하는 연인들을 위해)_ JANNABI(잔나비) 

2019.03.13

Official Introduction (part)

The beginning, where the end is always waiting. It is a song about our complicated hearts, as if they will be forever once again even though we know the reason of such love. If love comes again, try to be fooled nicely. For lovers who hesitate.

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Jannabi means monkey in Korean. All members of the group Jannabi are friends who were born in the Year of the Monkey in 1992. They are young people, but their singing style reminds me of Korean folk music of the 80s and 90s.

As a rock/fork band, they're not just singing, but fashion as well as a song, giving them an antique feel. Sometimes they show the power of exploding rock, and sometimes with a subdued lighting atmosphere, their songs are the best songs to sit in a cafe and listen to.

The song I introduce this time is a concept that kindly whispers especially to those who hesitate to love. That doesn't mean their songs are simple or monotonous. Watching their stage video will make you want to play with them too. This video has English subtitles. But even if the official video doesn't have English subtitles, you can easily find videos with English subtitles by searching on YouTube.

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[SONG] Miss Korea _ Lee Hyori

Miss Korea (미스 코리아) _ Lee Hyori (이효리)

2013.05.21

Official Introduction (part)

Miss Korea, which was selected as a pre-release song, was written and composed by Hyori Lee. It has an acoustic atmosphere and an analogue band sound. It contains a message that conveys hope, saying, "It's all okay, you're Miss Korea."

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In Korea, she is said to be a star among stars. She debuted as her idol in the 90s, and Lee Hyo-ri made her solo debut after disbanding her team. At the time, her popularity was enormous. All of products are sold out as she models it. Famous for jeans, Guess and Calvin Klein are famous for having competed fiercely for her, winning first place in her industry sales when they put Lee Hyo-ri as their advertising model. She even was reported in the newspaper that she had a cold.

However, unlike her usual intense impressions, she is said to have suffered a lot of wounds from her paparazzi, misunderstandings that are different from the facts, and getting up and down on people's mouths with her body and appearance. Nevertheless, she seems to be admired by everyone because she always maintains a confident and confident appearance on her broadcasts.

And her move didn't just end with 'Superstar'. She showed continued cooperation with stray dog ​​shelters, rejected advertisements for non-vegan products, the industry's first no-makeup pictorial, training to clear the mind through yoga, and farming instead of going to a department store to buy luxury goods. That was contrary to the actions of 'celebrities' who were busy showing off their money so far.

And she said she was shocked by the words of fans saying, 'As time passes, I am older and ugly, but you are still slim and beautiful, It makes me self-destruct.' So she said that she came to realize that she had to take responsibility for 'because she is an entertainer who is regarded as the standard of someone's beauty, she have to show people's natural appearance is beautiful’. She is not the best singer, but through this recommendation, I hope you can feel that she is a person who deserves to be loved.

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[SONG] Fxxk U _ Gain

Fxxk U  (Feat. BUMKEY)

2014. 02. 06

Official Introduction (part)

This solo album started with this question, 'Is the answer to the rumors have to inevitably divided into true or false?' It is not just a story of a celebrity, it contains stories that can be thought of at least once as a person living in the world.

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This song is a charming melody, and Gain's voice is in a beautiful harmony. If you just listen to the melody, you might think it's a just sexy jazz song, but in fact, looking at the lyrics, you can see that this song has the theme of 'date violence'.

The straight and realistic lyrics and music video captured people's ears and was evaluated as a good song. In addition, American 'Spin' introduced it as one of 'The 101 Best Songs of 2014'.

Unfortunately, however, some people still focused on the sexual aspects of the music video and lyrics rather than the serious message of the song. In the past, she tended to be evaluated simply as a sexy singer, but these days it is being re-evaluated.

In fact, her songs cover not only dating violence, but heavy topics such as first sex, internet bullying, death, and the Bible.What are your thoughts on these topics? I recommend taking some time to think about these issues with listening to her songs.

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[SONG] Niliria (닐리리야) _ GD

Niliria ft. Missy Elliott (Missy Elliott Version)

2013.09.05

Official Introduction (part)

There is something that an artist whose aim is accurate will never miss even if it continues to evolve over time. Things that have been kept for a long time have not changed, so I know what beautiful values are. G-Dragon leads a graceful revolution in the city of prosperity.

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Of course, BTS is the most famous idol in Korea right now. However, G-Dragon is the most famous idol of the generation before them. He started with the goal of improving the quality of popular music and eventually turned the game of idols completely over. In his move, people used the word that he was an artist beyond an idol. There was no one to follow him in lyric writing, composing, dancing, and fashion. Maybe even now.

Karl Lagerfeld, who left us two years ago, named him one of the beloved muse. His fashion and artistic flair are unique and challenging and are always at the forefront of trends. In Korea, it is said that Korean men's fashion stopped when he joined the military.

But if you ask if his musical talent is buried here, the opposite will be done. Every song he made is hard to miss the first place. Other singers struggled not to have their comeback date overlapped with his comeback date because of his popular, trendy and artistic songs. If someone has the ability to read trends well, G-Dragon has the talent to recreate what he likes most into something trendy.

He makes songs based on hip-hop and is very careful about the rhymes of the lyrics. However, there are many cases where you need to understand both Korean and English to understand the full meaning of a song, such as using English that sounds like Korean and Korean that sounds like English. So I introduced a song featured by Missy Elliott from the COUP D'ETAT album. It is based on Korean folk songs, but it fits perfectly with Missy Elliott's style. However, since there are many more famous songs, I recommend listening to other songs.

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[DRAMA] When The Camellia Blooms

When The Camellia Blooms ( 동백꽃 필 무렵 )

2019.09.18 - 2019.11.21

Official Introduction (part)

The story of a woman trapped in prejudice completely destroying the prejudice that trapped her. And the story of a miracle man who set fire to that revolution. It's definitely a hot love story, but it's not always talk about love. The 'real story' of 'real people' begins.

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The world is full of numerous prejudices. Some people still can't differentiate between 'different' and 'wrong'. Others easily judge a person by pinching a person's external part or characteristic. Even they're not Sherlock Holmes.

This drama talks about a lovely couple, but in fact the main story is the process by which the main character 'Dongbeak' overcomes prejudice. She is a young single mother and runs a bar. How did you rate her when you heard this information?

Whatever it is, perhaps we have created her fictional image of her based on our existing knowledge. Isn't this weird for you? We haven't met her, nor talked to her.

Maybe no one has any prejudice. But if we know how much this prejudice keeps people in breathtaking cages, we'll have to try to fix it. How about watching a drama and thinking about your own prejudices?

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[SONG] +DONE161201+ _ CL

+DONE161201+

2019.12.17

Official Introduction (part)

I started running before I even walked, and I've accomplished a lot, felt a lot, and lost a lot over the past 13 years without knowing how to walk or take a break.

I was happy to be able to live as a CL who I can share myself with you, and the love you shared replenished me.

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Her album '사랑이라는 이름으로( In the Name of Love)', which contains the song, is filled with songs she has made herself for a long time since she came out of the company she originally belonged to.

CL is the singer who adorned her PyeongChang Olympic stage, and I'll call her 'The Godmother of Korean Culture' as in her own song lyrics. If you've ever seen her stage in action, you'll have to admit that she's our queen.

She debuted in 2009 as a group called 2NE1 and the group appeared to have been disbanded, but they still continue to meet and show positive comments about the reunion.

Her group and her, gradually developed from a challenging and unconventional image in the past, and she is now making her own dark and unique attempt by reversing it. This song was made by her to have fun with her friends, so be sure to listen to other songs as well.

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[SONG] Far Away _ SUNWOO JUNG-A

Far Away

2016.02.19

Official Introduction (part)

To confess. My arpeggio pattern is not very good. In that sense, it was literally 'stuttering', but I couldn't stop with curiosity, and in the end the song was completed in a sigh. The feeling of pressing the last note is so beautiful that it is still vivid in memory. 

I monitored it in a state where I couldn't get out of that absurd feeling, but I had technical regrets about the performance, but I felt that this was enough. Later, while arranging, I made the most of the piano I recorded at that time. Of course, this is because only the performance contains the emotion of the moment. So even if I recorded a new song with a clean performance, It could not fully revive the feeling.

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She is a veteran singer who made her debut in 2006. Strange songs of her own have not been popular for a long time, but in the 21st century, her music began to captivate people.

In particular, no one will ever catch up with her ability to unravel the anxieties of people she has felt through her deep insight into her life with her calm voice.

The song belongs to the mini-album '그러려니(geureoryeoni)', and the album contains only '그러려니' in Korean and 'Far Away' that is translated version of it in English.

In her album description, it says that she did her best to keep her feelings and mood unchanged for translation. So, I would say it is the best song for people who do not speak Korean to feel her emotions.

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[SONG] Our Page _ SHINee

Our Page ( 네가 남겨둔 말 )

2018.09.10

Official Introduction (part)

This song is a medium-tempo R&B song with a lyrical atmosphere, with a deep resonant electric piano melody, a rhythm that changes into a hopeful atmosphere, and a chant in the second half that leaves a lingering lingering charm. In addition, the members of SHINee participate in the writing of the lyrics, adding emotion to Jonghyun.

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Boy group SHINee, which debuted in 2008, has a song style with a fantasy, dreamy, and refreshing atmosphere. At first it may be difficult to understand their charm, but when you see the sea in the summer sun, you will remember their songs.

This album is SHINee's 6th regular album. The album, which was released two years after the 5th album in 2016, is divided into three and contains enough songs to be released.

However, for those who want to purchase all the songs at once, the epilogue album was released including 15 songs from three albums and an additional one. I recommend listening to the title songs of each of the three albums, 'Good Evening', 'I Wnat You', and 'Our Page'.

In particular, the 6th album was released for the first time after one of the members of SHINee left for Heaven. I hope it will be a time when you listen to this song memorizing your loved ones, such as your lover, family, and friends.

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