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ULALA SESSION /// GROWL

Ulala Session was brilliant at KMF 2014. Check out their cover mashup of EXO and SNSD on Sketchbook. Can't wait for KMF 2015! In case you didn't know, tickets go on sale 2/7.

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DK INTERVIEW WITH RUNNINGBROS KIM JONG-KOOK & HAHA

Check out the exclusive interview DK did for ALT: Asian Lifestyle TV with Spartakooks and Haroro. Be sure to Like their Facebook page to get more Asian and Asian-American content!

ASIAN LIFESTYLE TV

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ROAD TRIP PLAYLIST / MATE_Run

Possibly the most perfect English in a K-pop song, ever. Something about this song makes me want to Forrest Gump it through a field, down a road, over a mountain...You better believe I'm gonna make it one day!

2015 United States of K-pop Road Trip Playlist on YouTube

It's a new found love It's a rush I just can't believe For the first time since the reason I breathe Everything makes sense in my insanity Liberation is here Oh yeah yeah This is it I feel a surge  An urge to get up Break off, shake off the ties of my fears The means of this hell nobody could tell God knows been waiting all these years just to find I was made for running  Running wild and free Life is in the living Living up to the heat You laugh, you shout There's no turning back now We're born to run We're born to run Break your chains and make for love You better believe In every step of the way You better believe I'm gonna make it someday Run! Do you feel the pump pumping in your blood Do you feel the buzz buzzing up a rush Do you feel the beat beating for the love Gear up now! We're born to run We're born to run Break your chains and make for love Born to run, we're born to run You better believe In every step of the way You better believe I'm gonna make it someday We're born to run We're born to run Break your chains and make for love You better believe In every step of the way You better believe No one can take it away You better believe I'm gonna make it some day

Lyrics credit here.

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ROAD TRIP PLAYLIST / SWEET SORROW_Just Get Away (You Deserve It) 괜찮아 떠나

The countdown is getting alarmingly low! Found the perfect song to kick off my road trip playlist. Because what's a road trip without a playlist! Taking this song to heart. 66 days left! 

2015 US of Kpop Road Trip Playlist on YouTube.

이런 저런 생각만 많았네요 내 앞에 쌓인 그 무거운 부담과 시선들이 때론 너무 갑갑해

I’m getting a lot of thoughts about this and that The heavy pressure and eyes building up in front of me Sometimes makes me feel so suffocated 이러지도 저러지도 못하네요 기다렸던 이 순간을 또 포기할 수는 없어 이제는 내가 원하는 나만의 자유를 찾으러 까짓거 가는거야 I can’t do this or that I can’t give up this moment that I waited for Now I will go find the freedom that I want It’s no big deal, I’ll go for it 괜찮아 떠나 그냥 닥치고 떠나 어디든 좋아 모두 훌훌 털어버리고 꿈을 꾸러 가는거야

It’s alright, let’s go Just shut up and go I don’t care where Brush everything off And let’s go dream 괜찮아 떠나 그냥 닥치고 떠나 어디든 좋아 그래 멋진 날이 될거야 걱정 마 지금 당장 떠나 It’s alright, let’s go Just shut up and go I don’t care where Yes, it will be a great day Don’t worry, just leave right now 떠나자 지금 달려가자 아무 눈치도 보지 않는 그 곳으로 해묵은 걱정과 고민과 짜증 미련까지도 모두 다 날려버릴래 Let’s go, let’s go run To the place where we don’t have to be cautious of eyes All the worries, anxieties and annoying things over the year I want to throw them all away 여럿 아니 셋이서 아니 단둘이 아니 혼자서라도 좋아 좋아 좋아 (그냥 그렇게 내 맘대로) With many or just three or just the two Or even just alone is good, good, good (Just do whatever you want) 산이든 바다든 길이든 마을이든 채우든 비우든 멋대로든 내가 원하는 나만의 자유를 찾으러 신나게 뛰는거야 To the mountains, to the ocean, to the street, to the village Fill it up or empty it out, however you want I will go find the freedom that I want Jump and have fun 괜찮아 떠나 그냥 닥치고 떠나 어디든 좋아 모두 훌훌 털어버리고 꿈을 꾸러 가는거야 It’s alright, let’s go Just shut up and go I don’t care where Brush everything off And let’s go dream 괜찮아 떠나 그냥 닥치고 떠나 어디든 좋아 그래 멋진 날이 될거야 걱정 말라고 It’s alright, let’s go Just shut up and go I don’t care where Yes, it will be a great day Don’t worry 괜찮아 떠나 그냥 닥치고 떠나 어디든 좋아 그래 멋진 날이 될거야 걱정마 지금 당장 지금 당장 떠나

It’s alright, let’s go Just shut up and go I don’t care where Yes, it will be a great day Don’t worry and leave right now, right now Lyrics credit here.

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What a nice Christmas present, Powerhouse! #FTISLAND in January!

And I thought Lee Hong-ki was too busy to tour! I'm gonna be so poor in 2015. I can just feel it. 

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BUTTON DESIGN! #RUNNINGMAN PENGUIN HAHA

With a mental age to match his height, Haha certainly brings the laughs to Running Man. Beware the smiling cute exterior...this penguin is devious, only surpassed in betrayal prowess by the Giraffe. Lull others right where you want them with this design right here.

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RUNNINGMAN CONCERT with Kim Jong-kook and Haha

Grab your nametags and your running shoes, the Favorite RunningMan siblings are coming to NY this month! Tickets are available through Ticketmaster and other outlets.

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BUTTON DESIGN! #RUNNINGMAN TIGER, KIM JONG-KOOK

Don't walk, don't run, FLEE WITH ALL YOUR MIGHT when the Tiger is after you! Show the world who's the king of the jungle with this Running Man nametag button of the General himself right here.  

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KPOP GREETING CARDS / TIME TO SWAP!

Fire up those K-pop creative skills and get swapping! Partners have been assigned, so please check the email you signed up with. Send by Monday, 12/15, but of course you may send before then if you wish! I can't wait to see everyone's cards! 

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BUTTON DESIGN! #VIXX 2014 USA TOUR

Show off your Starlight pride with this USA 2014 VIXX tour button. Maybe if we all wish on a star, they'll tour again soon, in more locations! Grab these with a discount to celebrate tour weekend, and remember, NYC Starlights can pick up their buttons in person at the concert!

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BUTTON DESIGN! #ROVIX IN LOVE

NYC had an embarrassment of K-pop riches this November, and our boys VIXX are up next! DK loves VIXX's random humor. This button is inspired by the moment in VIXX TV where the boys answer the question: is Rovix a girl or a boy? Answer: "We don't know! It's just a head!" Grab your own Rovix in love here. And don't forget your concert discount with code: IHEARTROVIX! Or for Starlights attending the NYC concert, you can pick up your order this Sunday at the NYC venue!

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CO-ED GROUPS, WHERE DID THEY GO?

For a while, it seemed like co-ed groups were a thing of the past in K-pop. Many of the popular acts in 90s K-pop were co-ed, but when the first-gen idols debuted, it became expedient to have same-gender groups. Almeng, former Kpopstar Season 3 contestants, along with bro-sis duo, Akdong Musician, have been two of my favorites this year, along with frequent collabos, Gary of Leessang and Jung-in. I hope these three will be around for a long time. I'm still rocking to Cool, Roo'ra, UP and Young Turks Club at noraebang!

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KPOP GREETING CARDS / GET YO HOLIDAY ON

I was asked for a visual example, so I made this for the K-Pop Holiday Greeting Card Exchange! Sign up here!

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IT'S NOT FRIDAY NIGHT...

And it's not Saturday night...

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K-POP ISN'T ALL IDOLS: SHIN HAE-CHUL

DK has long thought about starting a spotlight segment on K-pop that's not idol music. Don't get us wrong, we love our skinny pants and short skirted idols as much as anyone, but just like American pop, there is a lot of good music out there and it's not being played on the mainstream music shows. It's a sad moment to start with the passing of rock legend, Shin Hae-chul, but maybe there's no better way to honor his memory and legacy than by re-introducing him to the fans. Follow the link to Ask a Korean's good-bye post, and while you're there, check out the rest of his ranking series on K-music history.

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2014 K-POP HOLIDAY GREETING CARD EXCHANGE!

THE DEAL

You make your own K-pop themed holiday greeting card. The organizer matches you up with someone to send the card to. You send one, you get one.

THE TIMELINE

Sign up until Sunday, 11/23/14. Addresses will be distributed by Monday, 11/24/14. You have until Monday, 12/15/14, to mail it out. 

THE RULES

Let's keep it PG, people. You must check in with the Organizer at least once during the exchange period. Flakers will be banned from future exchanges.  If you want to participate, please submit your information below. Let't get our jolly on!

eyeheartyogurt, Organizer

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REVIEW: KVARIETY / ABNORMAL SUMMIT

If you thought that Sam Hammington was the only non-Korean funny guy, meet the G11 of Abnormal Summit. Representing their countries, they come together to talk about various topics and to enlighten us (hysterically) with their views as foreigners living in Korea.

Check them out Mondays on JTBC.