Moving Back ....

Somehow... I'm just not used to blogspot...

As much as there are so many people using it and I like it that I can choose a few labels to one post.. and the url is easy to remember... but... but..

But the alignment etc is getting on my nerves. >_<

So... after 3 weeks ...

I decided to move back to fc2 blog.... (^_^;)

Then again... I might just moved back here again... XP

N the answer is ..... Kota Kinabalu!!

So after the commotion of them departing for Malaysia.
MBC News came out with this article..
Those who have seen fan vids of them departing would recognise this picture.

SS501, At Kota Kinabalu for Surprise Present!



Basically the news mention that from 31st, they were planning to stay 4 days 3 nights at Kota Kinabalu.
DVD filming will be from 31st August to 3rd September at Gayana Resort at their coral beach. (Go make your reservations now!! XP)

Thereafter, they will be heading to Kuala Lumpur for an autrograph session.
(To be confirmed)

This DVD is scheduled to be releasing at the end of October in Korea and Japan together.

credits : MBC News

So near yet so far ~ @ heading to KL

Everyone has been panicking when they read about the news of them heading to KL.

Whether it was confirmed or not... it was a mystery... till.....

Pictures has been out at 601 of them departing for KL..

Seems like he likes to wear this when taking flight?

Or did he just anyhow and by chance grabbed the same one before heading to the airport? lol..

He was wearing the same when heading to Japan for their concert.

It was said that they are heading over to do some filming for DVD..

I wonder what and where will they be filming that they had to come all the way to Malaysia.

They either probably has arrived or they are still in the air..

So near yet so far...

If only money can just grow in my pocket without working for it.. hah..

credits : prettyboy

Autograph Message From Hyun Joong ~「ASIA TOUR」@ Budoukan

Woot! Finally it is up!
Alright, I'm a lil bias as I will only be putting up his... XP

2009.08.26
[Autograph Message 5 From SS501 ~ 「ASIA TOUR」@ Budoukan ]

For our last member...of cuz is!

Leader, Hyun Joong!


Thank you to all the fans who have come to Budoukan.
For the next performance, please look forward to a different cool image!

For his solo, while charming everyone with his sexy dance moves such as tearing his tank top apart, Leader was oozing with sexiness. Deafening screams filled the concert hall ...

Not Hanazawa Rui nor Yoon Ji Hoo from Boys Over Flowers, "I'm Kim Hyun Joong" performance that he would like to show to everyone!

picture credits : pia

Cath Kidston ~

I don't exactly own any Cath Kidston item but their items always catch my attention..

Everytime I come across it, I always restrain myself from buying anything.

Can't help it, back then, I was a poor student... >_<

Back in sunny island here... one can only find their catalogue available..

I was regretting for missing out the one sold in Sept 2007.

This was what comes with it..

So in order not to make myself regretting again, I bought the following one that was released earlier this year in February.

A 2 way shoulder bag.

Coming in September, they are releasing a "THANK YOU!” box that comes with this tote bag and a small pouch.

Surprisingly these catalogues ain't that expensive.

Retailing at around 1500yen for the latest one.

Previous ones was around 1300yen ~ 1400yen

So it is actually quite a steal!

Since I was browsing through, I came across their schedule book for 2010.

I had seen the one for this year but as I was having doubts, I didn't get it.

Which I later regretted again... >_<

This year's there's 3 cover design available but I just put up one ..

I confessed that I'm always a sucker for such stuffs..

God knows how many schedule books I have for a year..

But I just can't help it... (^_^;)

Promotional Truck ~

Was going through the japan site and I came across these....
It is actually quite common to promote singles/albums this way in Japan.

Kokoro Single

1st Album

Both of these were taken in August and October 2007.

What surprises me was....

I was there and Shibuya and Harajuku has always been my standard hangout places.

Either I must have missed it, or I totally forgot about it... (^_^;)

credits : dsp japan

MVIO F/W E Catalogue *Selected ones*

I suppose everyone should have got over the "hk photo/clip reading" incident?
To me, it's just a phase which most artiste have to go through..

Even in Japan, anyone caught by the Friday(similar kind paparazzi mag), will get their faces splashed across the morning newspapers or news program.

だから、あまり気にしないほうがいいと思う～
Anyway, glad to know the boys has headed back home..

Since that's old news... let's move on to some pictures..
I prefer viewing at pictures than brooding over the "incident"..
Then again, I never brood over it at all!! XP

Alright, almost everywhere has the latest MVIO F/W E Catalogue pictures up..
But I decide to only put those to my likings.. heh..

Let's start off with the travelling look...
Since I love travelling, this has caught my attention..



Next... the snowboarding look...
I love snowboarding even if I have not tried before... lol..



Next.. emm... formal chirstmas party look?
I prefer this over the other one cuz...
I like pictures like this than those looking straight into the camera...



Lastly.... the tan boy look!! XP
A different feel from the usual that we see..
The checkered top fits him perfectly with the tanned look.




picture credits : ss601

「29th Aug Beijing Fan Meeting Related Information」

Came across this and tried translating it to Japanese than English.. lol..

2009.08.19
「29th Aug Beijing Fan Meeting Related Information」

Hello, this is DSP Media.

We received alot of enquiries for the 29th August fan meeting at Beijing.
Please find the details below.

Date/Time : 29th August 2009, From 7pm ~
Venue : 中国北京市朝阳体育馆 (Sorry, I have no idea the name in english..)
Ticket Sales : http://www.88piao.com/TICKETS/INFO/INFOPG.aspx?scd=00002506&pcd=2009032258



For this fan meeting at Beijing, there are no advance tickets for sales domestically.

For those who hope to purchase the tickets in advance, please contact the ticket sales company.

For enquiries on tickets : 86-10-8478-7171
Please press 878 for Korean speaking staff

Due to the demise of our ex-president, Kim Dae-jung, MBC- TV Korean Wave Festival on 22nd August has been postphoned to 5th September.

SS501 has confirmed that they will be at the Boys Over Flowers promotion on 5th September.

Thus they will be unable to attend the Korean Wave Festival.

We mourn for the demise of the late ex president, Kim Dae-jung.

Thank you

DSP Media

Source: SS501 DSP site
Translation : miyo
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Imagine the number of fans cancelling their trip now... (ーー;)

Blythe Booth ~

To lighten the atmosphere....
Change of topic.. XP

Right... this blog has really starting to become a fan blog! (^_^;)
But I thought I should write about something else other than him.. lol..

Made a trip to this Toy Convention and made a visit to the Blythe booth.
Was never really a fan as I'm not into dolls. But they do look fascinating...
I had visited their exhibtion once at Omotesando once. But photographing were not allowed.

Over here, you can snap all you want!







There were calenders, files, schedule books for sale too.
Decided to grab one of it as a gift for a friend.
A 2010 schedule book ...



Everyone were snapping away at the booths or those cosplayers..
But I'm just contented with taking these..
Never like to squeeze with the crowd to fight for taking photos..

Also.. I should be going to the Natsu Matsuri 2009 this Saturday!!
Just received the tickets today, so I won't have to queue up on the very day for tix!



Never attended this matsuri before here.
Well, I never attended any in Japan either.. heh..
I didn't even attended any obon during the time i was there too.
Intended to go last year but due to some unexpected events, I did not go.
Hopefully this year would be fun!

皆さん、大丈夫?

Apparently the article made a big hoo had over the circle of fans.
Well, it's hard to ask everyone to be rational eh?
There are many who are still in the state of shockness after reading the article.

Firstly, that "newspaper company" is famous for such articles.
They just interpret from what they think it is from the photos/clips.
Well, it is perfectly normal for guys to hang out with their female friends right?
I suppose some of you hang out with your guy friends eh?
We wouldn't know the exact relationship of them and the gals unless they themselves explain it. Then again, if they have to keep explaining everyone whom they are going to hang out with.. The whole dsp notice board be flooded..

Secondly, most artiste have such juicy news.
It is such article that make the newspapers sell.
Which is why they have someone on standby 24/7 just to capture such pictures.
Be it the gals are their friends/colleagues or even if there is really something on between them, it is of value to the reporters.

On the smoking issue...
Well, actually I find that most singers smoke too.
You be surprised the number of singers with a good voice smokes.
As much as we know how bad it is for health, I'm sure every single smoker does too.
But that is his choice. So just be it..

Throwing the cigarette butt on the ground..yes.. it's wrong to do so.
Then again, maybe he was rushing to board the cab and there's no bin insight? I remember I spend quite a while to find a bin to throw my empty cup of drink when I was in HK.

So just take the article with a pinch of salt.

It has been a long and tiring time for them preparing for the Asia Con, rehearsing non-stop. They are just there for a short break to catch their breathe before they start on again for the concert/work.

Over HERE is a pretty good article on the topic by happiebb.

Kim Hyun Joong sighted @ Hong Kong

Woot... I suppose this is BIG NEWS! lol..

"SS501 in HongKong Picking up Gals,

Heo Young Saeng throwing Cigarette Butt"

Well, it's not the whole 5 of them but just 2.

Below is the article I translated...

Korean Boyband 「SS501」leader, Kim Hyun Joong and Heo Young Saeng were seen late night yesterday at Hong Kong Lam Kuai Fong with 2 hot looking gals. Gals who spotted them were screaming and the 2 of them were seen taking a cab together with the gals leaving. Before leaving, Heo Young Saeng was seen throwing the cigarette butt and touching his lower body.Kim

Hyun Joong appearing at Lam Kawi Fong

SS501 had came for their fan meeting in late June. Maybe due to their tight schedule, they were unable to enjoy and have fun. After a month, Kim Hyun Joong and Heo Young Saeng was found to be in Hong Kong secretly enjoying the night life. Last night at around 1:30am, Kim Hyun Joong was seen at Lam Kwai Fong which cause some stirring among the ladies crowd. He had a can of "Red Bull" and was looking around for someone. After 5mins, a man holding 2 bottle of "Red Bull" appeared calling out to him. It was Heo Young Saeng.

2 of them walked to Wellington Street and met up with 2 gals wearing black spaghetti strap dress. When Heo Young Saeng saw the gals, he was smiling happily while the 2 gals were talking to Kim Hyun Joong non stop. Thereafter, Kim Hyun Joong flagged down a cab and was very gentlemanly opening the door for the gals to board. On the other hand, Heo Young Saeng was smoking and before boarding the cab, he took 2 more puffs and threw the cigarette butt on the ground without putting it off and touched his lower body. Thus was being said as inconsiderate and rude.

I'm always amazed with the HK paparazzis.

They always managed to catch such shots. I suppose the photographers are highly paid to be 24hrs standby at such places to catch artiste.

Found this clip which I suppose should be by the same paparazzi too..



So our dear leader is in Hong Kong now!!
Anyway, they should just give them a break.
They are humans afterall.
They need their rest and holiday from their asia con preparation.


Credits : Apple Daily & anpanmoon @ youku

MVIO F/W Making Film "김현중"

High Cut, one my "going to be" favourite site..
Too bad they don't accept foreigners for signing up..

They had uploaded the photo shooting of MVIO..



This was released on 8/12 of MVIO F/W photoshooting.
Not really the type of clothes I liked..
But the one with the trench coat looks pretty good..
I have put this up cuz one get to see a short few seconds of coming into the studio and practising his dance while looking at the shots.. lol..

Came across this....
Showbiz Extra (english sub), an interview with him during the photoshoot.





credits : highcut site & meteora1006 @ youtube

Howl - Love You

Due to the number of BOF related entries, I decided to have one label for it.. lol..

When I saw this on the BOF Japan site,

5日公演、横浜にフレッシュ＆ゴージャスな出演者が集結！

I didn't have much interest till I scroll further down ...
Howl is attending too!!!

No, I'm not a fan of his nor neither do I know anything about him.
But one of his songs in the BOF soundtrack caught my attention.
It's a pity that I'm unable to attend. Would love to hear him singing this song live.

Made a search on youtube and I quite like the clip that was cut for the song.


Love You

I keep smelling the fragrance of promise
I guess the wind that swept by you is passing by my side right now
Maybe it's a sunshine in my heart that shines on only you
It even embraces the painful scars

Love you
Bringing you up, I close my eyes tight once again
I love you. if I can fill up both your eyes
I love you. if I show you my laughter
I'd take everything under the starlight and give them to you
I love you. if I can convey this heart to you
I love you. if you teach that heart
I'll become like it in every way
Love you, love you, love you, forever

I'm walking, following you, hiding behind the moonlight
What do I do if you don't notice
Should I make another request to the clouds to rain again
So I can hold your wet heart

Love you
Bringing you up, I close my eyes tight once again
I love you. if I can fill up both your eyes
I love you. if I show you my laughter
I'd take everything under the starlight and give them to you
I love you. if I can convey this heart to you
I love you. if you teach that heart
I'll become like it in every way
Love you, love you, love you, forever

video credits : pocketfullofsmiles @ youtube

SS501 Asia Tour Japan Budokan Live DVD Sales!

Let's just say Japan sales tactics has always been like that.
But they are really good...
The moment the concert finished, they announced the sales of the DVD..
As usual, there's always the limited edition with the "extra perks".



DVD Details
DVD 2 Disc set/ Recording Time : Unknown (To be confirmed)

First Press Limited Edition
SS501's pearl green color original DVD
*For those who order by 30th September

Original Promotional Gift
3 shots from Seoul and other overseas perfomance of each member.
Up to 15 pieces of live photos!!


credits : brokore

SS501 Official Perfume - SS501 Original Fragrance 「Feel me」

On the day of the concert in Japan, they have to come out with this...

SS501公式香水 SS501 Original Fragrance 「Feel me」



There's even a 500 limited 5 bottled sets which comes with a 6pc signed photocards and a special packaging. *while stocks last
Individual bottles can be purchased as well if you do not want the set. =)

Sales Period : 13th August ~ 31st August

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I suppose many will be frantically making orders for this?
Then again, many were so busy and excited heading for the concert that they didn't have time to check the site?
I quite like the renewed site. Looks much better than the previous one.


*credits : dsp japan

HIGH CUT MVIO 2009 F/W Photo Shoots

Since I came across this set of photos from the HIGH CUT site and I was posting this somewhere. I might as well post it here too.
Not really my favourite set of photos but I do like the one with the balloons.













Lastly, behind the shots pics... lol..





Don't you love that tongue? XP

Credits : HIGH CUT site

Behind/Backstage Pics ①

I love behind the scenes pics or daily life pics.
Be it whoever it is, I just like it.
Because it shows a different and real side of that person.
Magazines, stage shots etc can be glamourous, good looking etc..
Thus I prefer these behind, backstage pics.

Here's a few from the recent Seoul concert ...





Alright.. the above pics ain't what I really liked..
But they were taken during the rehearsal and before the concert.
You get the idea...
Personally, I preferred this kind of pic.. lol...



Sleeping while having his makeup done.. XP
But why didn't the makeup artiste push away that tuft of hair on his forehead?!? lol..

Korean Language Schools @ Singapore

The purpose of this blog was to log down my studying.
But now it seems more like a fan gal blog...
Though I ain't sure the direction of this blog to be... lol..
So in order to bring it back to track, maybe I should start on something related....

Korean Language Schools.
This information can be found practically everywhere..
But I thought I just narrow it down and list it down here.
There's quite a number of schools in Singapore that provide Korean Language.
But the more well-knowns are these 2.

1. The Singapore Korean School
74 Lim Ah Woo Road
Singapore 438134
Tel: 6741 0778
Fax: 6741 1321

Situated near City Plaza, around 10 mins walk from Paya Lebar Station.
Every year they have 4 intakes.
Their terms are as follows :
13 Jan 2009 – 24 Mar 2009
14 Apr 2009 – 18 Jun 2009
14 Jul 2009 – 17 Sep 2009
6 Oct 2009 – 10 Dec 2009

Lessons are conducted twice a week on every Tuesday and Thursday, 7pm-9pm.
This is one of the main reasons why most people choose the other schools as twice a week is too hectic and tiring.

2. NUS Extension
9 Penang Road
#12-01, Park Mall (opposite Dhoby Ghaut MRT)
Singapore 238 459
Tel: 6338 8400
Fax: 6339 4560
Opening Hours : Mon - Fri (8.30am - 6.00pm), Sat (8.30am - 1.00pm)

They have 7 intakes in a year and classes are conducted once a week.

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I did a search and seems like sks concentrates more on the grammar while nus ext concentrates more on conversation.
But I believe it also depends on the teaching method of each teacher.
If not wrong, both schools are using the same textbooks by Kyung Hee.
Basically it will probably take around 2 and a half years or so in order to reached the advance level.
It's a long way for me, I would say.. though I spent around the same amount of time for my Japanese. But that's a different story.. heh..

Boys Over Flowers showing on TBS from 31st July!

「花より男子～Boys Over Flowers」いよいよ31日よりTBSにて放送開始！
2009.07.30





いよいよ31日より、TBSにて「花より男子～Boys Over Flowers」の放送がスタート致します。放送を前にF4＋つくしが渋谷をジャック！大注目を集めています。この週末、渋谷方面に足を運ばれる方は是非ご覧くださいね。

東急百貨店フラッグ：7/27～8/2
東急百貨店５号階段：7/27～8/2
東急東横線渋谷駅南口改札：7/27～8/9

放送は7月31日（金）、ひる2時57分からスタートです。 どうぞお楽しみに！！
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From 31st July, TBS will be showing "Boys Over Flowers" in the afternoon slot.
I suppose they are targeting the housewives who takes up the majority of the audience. Though I'm sure there are younger viewers who would want to watch it.
But sad to say, with this time slot, it's hard for the younger viewers to catch it.
To promote this drama, they have advertisement billboards, banners hanging etc. at Shibuya Station.
Currently, there's only the billboards at Tokyu Toyoko Line South Exit and it will be taken down after 9th Aug.


These 2 photos brings back memories...
I used to walk past there everyday..
well, almost everyday..