Kpop Addicted

I'm just a girl in college who has been addicted to kpop for almost 6 years now. I wanted to make this blog to share new releases in the Kpop industry and my opinions on them. Ultimate Bias: SHINee's Taemin

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KCON Video Links (mainly VIXX)

Went to our first every KCON this weekend in NY! Will have a feels/reaction post when I get around to it but for now, here are links to all the fancams I took! Mostly VIXX, but a bit of AOA. Wanted to get the whole concert on camera, but my battery died :(

VIXX Fan Engagement videos: Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ld9Ua_sqW6Q Q&A: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5EZsHNp7HE Hi-Touch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZsQcYu-UJHk

Kpop World Festival (Guest Judge N): Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkQopyLLews Seredipity Performance (N focus): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJylAwvLuXI Cindy Vo Performance (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPq4x6BKCl4 Cindy Vo (Part 2) and The Class Performance:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2iWqp3ZT2kw Stampede Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgSVL3QCNyI Trudi Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cAVFpxO8B4 Intermission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7W768U1lck Haru Performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP-fEpengpc Ending and Results: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JSCGiAsp_lo

KCON NY Concert: JuNCurryAhn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yWj_BKtFz0 Intro Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utLIs201I7I MC Tiffany Intro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=760bc6E71a0 Intro + Error – VIXX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cm8yaX642pg Introductions (Part 1) - VIXX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoiKHjPYVdY Introductions (Part 2) - VIXX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=226zjb1ykd4 On and On – VIXX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx64oVfpJ4I Eternity – VIXX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UoEt3XUj_d4 Goodbye Talk + Hyuk Aegyo – VIXX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2CJeMIaQbM G.R.8.U. – VIXX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux74YmJaWaM Love Equation – VIXX: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsziNLfTvDk Heart Attack – AOA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFucif9gxPo Like a Cat – AOA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiVOjqewcaI Introductions- AOA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8nw35zdAv8 Concert Ending (VIXX focus): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7emEv2DmSKM

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VIXX solves their "Love Equation"

VIXX is back with a sweet concept for their remake album with "Love Equation"! This is a remake of the song "Love Equation" by R.ef which came out in 1995. I'm absolutely obsessed with these boys. Dark haunting concept or boy next door, they really can do anything. Also I'd highly recommend watching their new "Ask In a Box". They're friggin adorable and Leo is so squishy. 

Unlike their usual dark, edgy concepts, in this video we get to see the playful sides of the members as they embrace their youth. Paired with their adorable and fun choreography, the boys get to just have fun with this comeback. 

From waking up with bed head to playing video games until the wee hours of the night, it reminds us that these guys are still young and still just want to have fun.

Loving this comeback and wishing them all the best! But someone please burn that baseball jersey on N. He looks great in anything, but that giant tent just needs to go. Also the apron someone put on Leo. That cordi needs to be fired. 

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Rainbow is a "Black Swan"

Yayyy!!! Rainbow is finally back after forever and ever. Their music has been pretty hit and miss for me, but this is most definitely a hit. 

The song begins with a haunting piano rift and shows Jaekyung looking at another vision of herself, mirroring the double personality shown in the Black Swan movie (which is hella creepy btw). 

The video continues on to feature the white and black versions of each member and showing them battling between the two sides. The song is both haunting and enthralling at the same time as the Black Swan is shown to be. 

Their style is elegant but sexy and the dance works well with the costumes. I'm really loving the dresses and classy makeup. Wishing all the best for this comeback and hoping they get finally get the recognition they deserve!

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Niel debuts with "Lovekiller"

Niel of Teen Top has made his solo debut with Lovekiller! While he isn't my favorite member, I really like Teen Top, they've constantly had hits. And L.Joe is hot. 

So...the song is okay? I guess? I'm not the hugest fan at first listen. I'm sure it will grow on me though, as most kpop songs do. His dancing is fairly on point, but nothing really stands out about the video, song, or dance.

Though, the lyrics are questionable. He's basically singing about a girl who he knows is cheating on him but he says he knows she's a "lovekiller" but doesn't care because he will make her love only him. Honey, once a cheater, always a cheater. She's not worth it. Find someone else to love. Like me. Just kidding, hook me up with L.Joe please.

But I will definitely still be supporting the solo debut and I hope he does well!

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Amber wants you to "Shake that Brass"

Yayyyy!!! My girl Amber has finally made her solo debut with "Shake that Brass" and while it's not the bombastic awesome showstopper I was hoping for, it's still super fun and catchy.

Let's be real. Only Amber could get this many big stars out to feature in her music video. She's one of the most real and relatable stars in the industry and she's so genuine. She makes friends with everyone, girls and guys alike, and has so many charms that everyone loves being around. From Got7, Rainbow, C-Clown, SNSD, Miss A, Busker Busker, even G.O.D. and many more, Amber has a slew of faces show up in her video. She even personally requested Taeyeon to feature in the song and who could say no to Amber?

The song itself has a brass back track (of course) and while there isn't much lyrical work, it's very dance-y and fun. Give it a listen!

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MYNAME wants you "too very so MUCH"

MYNAME is finally back with their song "too so very MUCH!" It's freaking adorable and the chorus is catchy as hell. Also JunQ <3. Excuse me while I stare at this gif for the next 5 minutes.

I wasn't entirely sure how I'd feel at first. MYNAME songs have been pretty hit and miss for me. But after hearing the chorus 3-4 times, I'm totally hooked. Its repetitive and catchy and already stuck in my head.

The music video itself it expectedly quirky and confusing. Reminds me a bit of the colorful quirky that was B1A4's Beautiful Target. JunQ passes out after seeing a pretty girl and the rest of the members come to his rescue in an ambulance (though they're operating on him using....power tools. Somehow I don't think that's safe.) The rest of the music video continues to make no sense but it's revealed at the end that it was all a dream? Because yes, my dreams are definitely that weird.

But plot lines aside, the song is super catchy and I hope they do well with it!

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4MINUTE is "Crazy"

After a bajillion teasers of different music songs and music videos, 4minute is finally back with their title song, "Crazy"! And I love it. I absolutely adore everything about it. Except Gayoon's pants. Someone please burn those. 

From the very beginning the song is powerful as Hyuna announces she's the "female....muscle?" something like that. Then Gayoon's powerful vocals bring the song down a tone and establish the melody. Then we get a glimpse of the main dance move and it is AWESOME. Only these girls could make those personalized fisher hats look hot. 

I love the flashes of close amidst the black and white. It's just so classy. From the green hair to the red socks, it's really eye catching. Then Queen Jihyun gets the entire super sexy bridge to herself. Work it girl. 

Ugh everything about it just amazing. But someone burn those flared pants please. Burn them. 

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#tbt Kim Jong Kook - Loveable (Sarang Surowo)

Oh man, one of the most hilarious but also amazingly catchy songs of the 2000s. This song, released on his "This is Me" album in 2005 was a major hit. It is super danceable and so much fun. My friend was blasting it the other day and as soon as I heard it I was like "YESSSS!"

It is already amazing that such a big, buff man sings with such a high-pitched lovely voice, but listening to him sing such a cutesy dancey song makes it so much much better. Just listen and marvel at the amazing that is this song. And don't try to understand the MV. It's so silly.

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MR.MR's Tey makes a "Dangerous" solo debut

So I've never really listened to MR.MR. They were one of those newer boy groups that never really blew up so I didn't may much attention to them. So when this solo debut came up on my feed I figured, why not, I'll give it a try. And I was pleasantly surprised. 

The song itself is really good. Tey has great vocals that are really solid. They're not mindblowing or super powerful like Jonghyun, but they fit the song really well. They have slightly whispery tone that fits the pleading message but also when the chorus kicks in, he sounds pleading and the vocals match so well.

The video itself though isn't anything really new. It really reminds me a lot of Taemin (<3)'s solo debut video "Danger". It has a lot of similar costumes and sets, not that there's anything wrong with that, but that's the vibe I kept getting. With the fur jacket over shirtless, the triangle logo, and the glaringly black and white rooms, it was just very....similar.

Anyways, I would suggest giving it a listen! Definitely a great song.

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INFINITE H thinks you're "Pretty"

OMG OMG OMG OMG they're finally back!!! I have a very special place in my heart for Dongwoo and this subgroup is adorable and amazing. This song is no different. The song is ridiculously catchy and cute and the music video made me squeal and laugh so many times. 

The setting is a trial in which Hoya is the prosecution and Dongwoo is the Defense or as they put it..."Lawyer". In walks this pretty girl and Dongwoo and Hoya get super flustered as they argue out their sides of the case. The scene then cuts away to multiple different instances in which the boys get into hilarious entanglements from a car crash to tripping over cereal boxes in a supermarket in their attempts to impress this girl who is now on trial for her "crimes". You'll have to watch the MV to see who wins!

Adorable song, adorable video, and adorable boys. Loving this comeback already <3

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4MINUTE is in the "Cold Rain"

4minute is finally back and with a.....ballad?

Definitely not the comeback I was expected (yes, I am still holding onto the hope that they have another title track that is a poppy-dance number) but even me with my strong hatred of ballads have to say this song is beautiful. 

The members look absolutely amazing. The new hair cuts and make up definitely suit the concept and their outfits are so stylish and sophisticated. Sohyun's rapping was definitely a nice change and the rest of the members sound amazing. It's definitely the kind of song you have in the background on a rainy day when you're staring out your window or reading a book. 

Strongly suggest giving it a listen and hope the best for this comeback!

**Update: apparently this is their pre-release track? So yay! Hopes for a poppy-title :3

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[Stream] SBS Inkigayo - Jonghyun ‘Crazy’ Stage 150125 (1080P)

Credit: SBSMusic1

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#tbt FIN.K.L - NOW

Time for another #tbt when I throw way back, this time to 2000. Fin.K.L was one of the original girl groups and produce Lee Hyori, Queen of Kpop. 

When my friend suggested this song, I wasn't sure I had heard I before but when the chorus kicked in and they sang "I know you miiiiiss me, I'm crazy now!" it all came back to me. Definitely one of those songs you always find girl groups covering for 90s throwbacks and for good reason. This song was immensely popular and still really catchy to this day. In fact, the Wonder Girls actually remade the music video back when Sunmi was still in the group. You should definitely check it out. The male model is HOT.

Regardless a great song and a great group that unfortunately the rest of the members kind of fell out of relevancy. Give it a listen!

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U-Kiss sings in a "Playground"

I love U-Kiss. I've been with them from the beginning when they debuted with "Not Young" and looked adorably squishy, to the height of their fame with "Man Man Ha Ni" to now. The fact that they never got big disappoints me beyond belief. These boys are ridiculously talented. Kevin is one of the best vocals in Kpop in my opinion and they just don't get enough recognition. Because of that, so many members have left and joined and its just so sad. We miss you Kibum, Alexander, and Dongho.

I was hoping they would come back with a song that would bring them back to relevancy. Something that would finally put their name up top and bring them the fame so oh-so-deserve. But this unfortunately isn't it. The song is great and the vocals are beautiful, don't get me wrong, but it isn't the show stopper they needed to finally win them awards. The music video itself just looks super low-budget and there isn't even cuts of dancing until halfway through the video. Also it's a ballad already meaning it won't be as catchy as they need it to be to top the charts. Sidenote: those suits are horrid. Please burn them.

I will continue to support them because I love them and you should too by giving this song a listen! And I will keep holding out for them to release the mind blower that they need to finally earn the rankings they deserved years ago.

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Lizzy is "Not an Easy Girl"

The first idol to release a trot song, Lizzy of After School and Orange Caramel fame has released her solo debut trot song, "Not an Easy Girl"! 

First off, I love Lizzy. Orange Caramel releases hit after hit and Lizzy is definitely a big part of that. Her super relatable personality and happy virus personality make her super fun to watch on variety shows.

This song is no different. As she proclaims she's "not an easy girl" the drama around her unfolds. I love how the editor filtered everyone around her except for her, making it seem like she's a girl out of her element, just trying to survive in an environment where she doesn't really belong. The plot actually (sort of) makes sense! Jung Hyungdon from Weekly Idol and Hitmaker features in the song, though not in the music video.

Definitely a super fun song and video and worth a listen!

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9MUSES has some "Drama"

They're finally back! After the member line up change, I was a bit worried when they would come back, but after adding two new members, Geumjo and Sojin (you may recognize her from Nasty Nasty) they're back with their song "Drama"!

The song is very typical Nine Muses style with a mix of bubble-poppy rapping and hip shaking vocals. None of their comebacks have yet to impress and blow me away like "Wild" but the hope still remains that they will one day have a come back of that caliber.

The song itself is great and very catchy. I'm disappointed they didn't give more lines to their new members. It always made me sad when it took a few comebacks for new After School members to get lines and it seems Nine Muses is doing the same thing. Also I don't understand the plot. At all. But it wouldn't be a kpop music video without a confusing plot, right? Regardless, worth a listen!

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Yonghwa has "One Fine Day"

Wow, this video was so beautiful. I love the filming style from the full frame to the more personal smaller frame that really put things into perspective. The song fit perfectly with the video and the plot line was both hilarious, super cute, gorgeous, and so sad. 

Yonghwa looks and sounds amazing. It's definitely a divergent from his sound in CN Blue but it seems so much more personal to him. His voice has a very smooth tone that carries the melody and connects with the listener. 

Unfortunately, I can't say I personally, am a huge fan of the song. I'm just usually not big on ballads so it's just not my thing. If you like ballads though, this one is gorgeous and is definitely worth a listen. If not for anything than to stare at Yonghwa's gorgeous face for four minutes. So beautiful.