December 04, 2011

The ELF Fandom

I was still living of yesterday's memories. Mo.A KL was truly AMAZING!
Just before the concert started, the weather becomes gloomy all of a sudden and the fans are saying, "God of Rain" had come. Truly, and it started to drizzle so the fans are all panicky and since our seating place are very empty (cause the stadium is way too big!), we shifted to the center. I choose a higher emptier space cause the view is around the same. At least I got to see the stage a bit clearer and the big screen better.
Though I did not get to see SJ clearly. I'm seated too far away. All I see is the big screen and their little bodies. They're like 2 inch in my view. Couldn't see their face at all. Eunhyuk was the most obvious cause he's blonde. I couldn't catch Kyuhyun at all. Donghae was in white and he's not blonde so he's the second obvious.
Had a blast there, screaming and waving my sapphire blue lightstick. In true spirit, I wore a blue shirt too- not really sapphire blue but that's the closest I got.
As expected, the boys performed in style. Like a lightning, the performances ended too fast.
SJ started with Superman as expected. That was crazy! Super performance! Then continued with A-Cha and Mr.Simple. A little speech and intro by the boys and they leave the stage to Yesung to belt It Has To Be You- clearly the crowd favorite as all of the fans sing-a-long with him. I'm quite surprised that Yesung is the one to sing solo as Kyuhyun was singing Forgive Me in Kaoshiung. But that was great as well, love that Yesung is all happy that we sing together with him. He was that happy in SS3 as well. Then all of them came out again to sing Memories, continued with Marry You, Bonamana and ended with the very famous Sorry Sorry. Leeteuk was slightly wrong in saying that he's meeting us after a year. Well, it may seem like a year (or more) to him and us, but leader-nim, it's actually 9 months ago- to be exact 269 days!
But it isn't fair to just compliment the Super Junior boys for this concert, isn't it? Well, to be honest I enjoyed all the performances cause Miss A and f(x) are great too. F(x) even have their own VCR but Krystal didn't came. That's ok - the girls were all cute, hugging, playing amongst themselves while performing, I missed on 1 slow song- I don't know the song at all. They sang 5 songs - La Cha Ta, Nu ABO, 1 slow song, Hot Summer and Pinocchio (Danger). Amber received the most screams! Malaysians love Amber! Miss A was the opening act, very good as well, Suzy is so sweet and cute. They performed Goodbye Baby, Breathe, Help Me, Love Alone, Poker Face and Bad Girl Good Girl. Poker Face was a surprise too. All the fans are singing along, it feels like I'm going clubbing! I'm so sorry I couldn't describe anything for B1A4- all I know is this group existed- heard their songs- that's all. But they did gave a decent performance- to be fair.
The concert ended abruptly after 2 hours. Honestly, I was keeping my eyes on backstage to see if SJ arrived during f(x) performance, I saw two vans coming in during the last song of f(x). That might (I'm convinced) to be SJ as Kyuhyun, Shindong and Siwon only arrive at the hotel around 5pm and the concert started at 7.30pm.

The concert was a BIG party. I was screaming my lungs out, waving my lightstick so hard that it switched off every minute and the battery cover came out several times. I even bribed my brother to come with me as my driver and cameraman but he got excited too so you can hear his voice screaming in the videos. That was the good side.

Then, there's always the complaints. The organizers sucks big time. The fan zones are supposed to go in first, right? Well, yeah..we did get in first after waiting in the hot sun for so long and only allowed in 30 minutes before the concert started. As I bought the numbered seating, I don't even bother to queue up in front of the gate. Waited until almost all got in, then I started queuing up. The guards checked my bag like clearly cause it was heavy but I think I could've sneaked a DSLR in. Regretted not doing that, and worst thing is, the so called "priority" given to fan club zones are that we're seated at the end of the zone- that's the most far from the stage!! OK, I understand that there will not be any view blocking the stage, but seriously, are you kidding us? we had had the same complaint - SO FAR??!!

But the best part is the stadium was filled with ELF!!!!!!!!!!Just so amazing to look at the sapphire blue sea!! And I bet the boys are equally as proud as us!! We did a great job- fanchants to the max! My videos are all crappy but the fanchant are loud and clear!

Just hoping that Super Junior will be back for SS4. Leeteuk say they will meet us again.I hope he keep his promise!

xxx this author also reports live from MOA on Twiiter for @WorldWideKyu xxx
xxx apeekintomymind xxx

November 12, 2011

3 Album Reviews

Omo..I haven't been updating this blog for like- forever but I feels like I need to write or give my 20 cent worth of view on these three most anticipated comebacks or albums of the year 2011. Ok, so there are other groups and albums too but I personally feel these three are the most talked about. I'm biased, I know but here goes.

Super Junior Mr.Simple



If you read my blog, Twitter, tumblr etc. you will know that I'm a ELF. Yes, I support Super Junior and yes, Kyuhyun is my most wanted! But however biased I may be, I only supports good music. My definition of good music - pleasant to listen to. All in all, an album is a story for me. From the first song til the last, there must be a continuation of a story line, in the very least, although the genre might be different but each song does have at least a glint of resemblance. That is my ideal way of a good album. With Mr.Simple, I found the ideal Super Junior album. This is my first time supporting the boys in purchasing the original album straight from Korea. I never bought any original Kpop album before. Not even Sorry Sorry but that was because I caught the SJ bug a bit too late. If I really like an album, I'll listen to it continuously. I have to be honest, although I like SJ as a group, Bonamana was a huge disappointment for me. So with that, I don't put much hope on Mr.Simple. The first listen was weird and I did prepared myself to accept that they can't work the magic they did for Sorry Sorry but the boys prove me wrong. Mr.Simple is just as addicting as Sorry Sorry. I couldn't say that it was better but I think it's on the same par. Sorry Sorry was a great hit and it's still is. All I'm saying is that I really like this album so it does justice to me that this album is just as good as Sorry Sorry the album if not better cause the boys did grow as singers. And when I keep listening to the album, it means I like it very much. The truth is, I stopped listening to the Bonamana album after a few plays.
Mr.Simple stars : 4.5 out of 5

SNSD The Boys



First listen to the The Boys - what the xxx . After a few listens, I'm totally hooked. There's also times that I kept listening to it that I woke up hymning to the song. That's how crazy it was. But the whole album is a mess. I just thought history repeats itself with what happened to SJ with Bonamana. Hoot the mini album is a good album. Oh was already bad. But The Boys as a whole album is the worst SNSD album there is. I know a lot of people will not agree with me. But what's with a strong song like The Boys to be continued with sweet tangerine cutesy song like Telepathy. I thought they are revamping themselves, seems not. There's no story in the album, it seems like they just throw whatever they managed to record into the album. Like SJ, SNSD's biggest hit is Gee, and like Sorry Sorry it remains a hit today. The thing is, SNSD do have decent singles hit after Gee like Run Devil Run that I personally like very much and the Japanese hit Mr. Taxi. But if they kept on rushing things, they're going downhill with the music or songs that they produce. Honestly, after listening to the whole album, I just kept replaying The Boys, the other songs are deleted from my playlist.
The Boys stars : 2 out of 5

Wonder Girls Wonder World

I'm not a fan of Wonder Girls. I like their songs- they're cute and unique but I think I'd prefer SNSD over them until Wonder World came along. This album is so daebak that I kept replaying the whole album while I'm on my way to work. I usually dislike a song first time listening to it. But Be My Baby is so good, I like it instantly and after listening to the whole album -I'm so amazed that I literally found the ideal album of the year or even better - the best album Kpop could offer-- at least for now!! I'm even proclaiming that the album is slightly better than my fave SJ!! Listening to the whole album, it's as if Wonder Girls have entered my mind the whole time the songs are playing. The continuationof each songs is so smooth that I did not realize that the album is almost finish playing. So good that I have nothing bad to say. I just love this album so so much.
Wonder World stars: 4.7 out of 5

September 17, 2011

Wallpaper

I'm so excited to show my new wallpaper! Well, this might be a surprise since it does not have Kyuhyun at all. But this is Super Generation nevertheless. See, I might not be super biased after all. Kudos to SPAO for bringing us (and more!) Super Generation!!


August 02, 2011

Mr.Simple Teaser





First saw the teaser at work and God, I'm so happy that it turns out so cool!! The song is a bit weird at first but after the fifth time listening to it, it sounds ok. Maybe I'll love it more when they reveal the MV and when they sing it live. Trying to refrain myself from downloading SJ songs illegally as I've still need to wait for more than 1 month to get the album. For now, I just can't wait to see the MV!!

July 24, 2011

Quick Update


So I'm fully aware that I've kinda abandoned this blog. Just updating a little here cause I don't have much to write anyways.I finally bought my very first sunglass. Though I wish to buy those trendy big glasses but I end buying this cause it fits me better. I did one with power. So not going to wear contact lenses.



I'm also patiently awaiting for my much needed mandate leave- going away on a holiday which I'll write more once I got back. Started a fanfic in AFF then got stuck midway. Maybe if I'm not lazy today, I'll start drafting again. The problem is I got so much plot in my head but when I start to type, there goes nothing. My story always runs away from the original draft.

Watched the finale of Harry Potter. Can't believe that it actually ended. I grew up watching it. No more Harry Potter to look forward to moving onwards.Lots and lots of Kpop songs nowadays - kinda fancy B2ST and Rainbow and some 2NE1 songs. Current playlist- Fiction and Hate U.I 've also pre-ordered SJ 5th album. Their new teaser gave me a full heart attack until Leeteuk's. Honestly, I really like Kyuhyun's- not that I'm not biased- but his is really good. I don't mind the colorful teaser at all and the leopard print, the armpit and the bulge (=p pervy me)!




Super Junior fanmade chibis are too cute I can resist to post them. Too keopta.





Oh..and I found back my most trusted salesperson for Clinique. I started using their Blemish set. My skin is still that bad. Hopefully will get better after I get my much needed rest and using Clinique back.

June 27, 2011

Skin Nightmare

So I had posted previously how I'm excited to try my new Laneige products. Unfortunately, it doesn't turn out to be a good experience at all. In fact, it's a terrible nightmare! I'll just have myself to blame for having the greed to try new fancy (and most importantly Korean) products. I'm like brainwashed to accept that everything Korean = Daebak!! Haha...thanks to my Kpop addiction!
But 1 lesson learnt- never ever try it on your face!!!
I used to be pimple and acne free, the envy of all my friends and colleagues. Although I'm dark skinned, my skin is soft and clear. Until I cross path with Laneige and the nightmare begins. It started with a few pinkish dot believe to be pimples then on both sides of my end cheek. I stopped using rightaway but the worse is yet to come. I couldn't remember clearly what I did after that living in agony for the past months for having terrible acne all over my face. By that, it means a very reddish covered with acne face- not a spot to be missed- all over my face right below my eyes.
It got so ugly that my boss even told me to seek specialist help. That was nearly 3 months ago.
So I finally went to a specialist one day, took some medication and cream and I can safely and gladly say that my condition had recovered. My face is still a little bit reddish with some pimple dots but it's not entirely pimples covered like before though I secretly hope that one day, my acne and pimple free day will come back to me.
I still do not know what is the main cause of this so called "Eczema"- as what the specialist say it is. My GP says it's allergies. Whatever it is, I only remembered using Laneige and it turned out like this. If I stay true to Clinique...will this happen too?

Tattoo



If I were to tattoo myself. I'll follow my fave model Freja lead. Getting one on the upper right arm. The same font and the same length will do. But rather than "this too shall pass", I'll ink "float" just like what Freja had on her neck.

April 23, 2011

Time to change

...Maybe I'm being too comfortable...
...Maybe it's a quick decision...
...Maybe I'm being influenced...
...Maybe you're right...and, I'm wrong...
...Maybe this is not for the better...
...Maybe this is...
...Just maybe, for once, I'm making a big decision and maybe,maybe this is the right path...

April 16, 2011

New Arrival


So I bought 2 tank top recently which add to my collection of never-been-washed-and-wear of shirts and tank tops. I'm such a lazy bum, I know.








March 20, 2011

Super Show 3 in Malaysia

Super Show 3 was amazing!! I still can't believe that I get to see the boys so clearly. Couldn't remember a lot things cos I was too focused on the member that came to my area. By the way, got the ticket late via buying through this great forum Chocofam. Luckily, they still have so me tickets to grab and the seating is good. I do think that my money is so worth it!!
Well, apart from Shindong who didn't came to my area, all the others guys did. Leetuek was the longest, he came twice during Cooking Cooking and nearing the ending. Donghae was also at our section for sometime but I couldn't remember which song so did Sungmin- he was so cute standing there with all his aegyo!! Donghae was especially very good looking in person. Eunhyuk came over too- twice-and he muscular but thin and also very fair making it hard to take his pictures because of the spotlight. I was lucky enough to have touched the ball that he throws our way but have no idea who got it.Heechul was at our section briefly during "U". Yesung came by interacting with Donghae. Lots of Eunhae moment too but they didn't strip during "I Wanna Love You". Guess it is haram here, who knows? Siwon was at our section too but not too long. Nearing the ending, Kyuhyun came by to sign the balls and throw it to our section during "Way For Love". Seeing Kyuhyun in person is like a dream come true. True enough, he is so "gorgeous" words can't define how perfect he is. I was actually giving up hope of seeing up close as he seems to always go to the other end or just walk halfway then to the center stage. Everytime he's near my area, he'll just pass by. So when he was actually at my area, I couldn't decide to actually take his pictures or just plainly look at him. I did both though. Ryeowook was the last person to come to our area, it was also during the ending of Wonder Boy. He is too cute. So small size and I remember during the earlier part Siwon hug him and he just looks like a little boy. Some other memories with the boys:

The boys bullied Leetuk in the center stage. Donghae put his mike on top of his head and most of them shoved the mikes towards his face. Before Rokkugo, the boys make Donghae roll in the center and wouldn't let him go. Donghae joined SJT for a while and then run backstage. Also during Rokkugo, Leetuek lie on the front stage floor, followed by Eunhyuk and Sungmin then Shindong lie on top of the three and Heechul waited and joined last. He was laughing so hard he couldn't continue singing.

Ryeowook sang "One Fine Spring Day" in Mandarin. Surprised that he choose to sing in Mandarin and I actually felt bad I don't know the lyrics. Kyuhyun's "New Endless Love" is top notch, sad that the speaker is too loud that he might not have heard us sang along. Leetuek's "Kiss Goodbye" is great too. Love it! And Henry's "Baby" if of course, better than the original. Love the way he tease us which the way he plays the piano first followed by the dance move. I have to admit I did not pay much attention to Siwon and Sungmin's solo. Siwon sang a Christian song and Sungmin danced sexily. Yesung really enjoyed us singing along to "It has to be you". He stopped and the chorus and let us sing for him. I'm glad that I listened to the song for thousands of times to know the lyrics. As mentioned earlier, Eunhae did not strip for "I Wanna Love You" but nevertheless still look smoking hot. Eunhyuk's solo "Down" is great too. Dancing Machine at his best. Zhou Mi also did a solo, great to see Malaysian ELFs actually supporting all of the boys. Everytime a member appears, we're sure to scream our lungs out. No biases here.

During Tok Tok Tok, as usual Eunhyuk kissed Donghae's hand and Sungmin tried to block Eunhae. Also, Eunhyuk pulls Sungmin's bow and let it go causing Sungmin to stop singing because it hurts and Heechul also pulls Sungmin's bow but let go gently. Kyuhyun came rushing to Eunhyuk and Shindong during "You & I" and they let him do most of the rapping. Spoiled maknae sit on the stage with Shindong and Eunhyuk encouraging him with the rapping. These hyungs sure do love him. Also spotted Kyu and Donghae holding hands back to center stage for "All My Heart". Kyu doing Karate with Siwon.

"Don't Don", "Bonamana", "A Man In Love" is mostly focused on the end stage but because there were 2 steels blocking the full view, I opted to look back and forth the screen and stage. "U" was magnificient. The boys were running, jumping everywhere, disappearing and reappearing again and the fireworks effect were amazing.

I looked forward to the encore the most, because I love the Cooking Cooking part most. But because Leetuek was on our side for most of the song, I did not see how the others played. Chilli Heechul is missing. Donghae wore beansprout, Eunhyuk is mushroom, Shindong is broccoli, Eetuek wore onion and Yesung is cabbage. Donghae was on the side area, taking pics with fans. Kyu and Eunhyuk is at the end. Kyu was there first but I think Eunhyuk went to him. The next thing I know the mushroom is on the floor being kicked by the magnae. Kyu offered his hand to Eunhyuk but still the mushroom couldn't get up and the evil magnae gave up on his hyung. Later both of them waled hand in hand to the center stage when the song is ending.

Lots of members coming to our area nearing the end as mentioned. Elfs shouted for Kim Hee Chul and he came out singing "Tai Wan Mei" and said "Don't worry, I'm not sick"or something like that. Henry said 70% of his twitter is from Malaysian Elfs. Zhou Mi said he heard Malaysian can speak Cantonese, Mandarin etc. and we proudly screamed in agreement. Siwon did translation in English for Leetuek but I couldn't understand him. When they're saying their goodbyes - Yesung said "I want too" then goes on singing something Engrish and Eunhyuk touched his philtrum and Yesung was mad but when it was Kyu's turn, he touched the magnae's philtrum. Eunhyuk's says "You're Gorgeous" and Donghae says "Nice Weather". So much for Full House.

All in all, I personally loved it because it's Super Junior and the seat is good. I got to see them clearly although at times I couldn't decide to focus on the member in front of me or search for Kyuhyun but since I'm always losing Kyuhyun, I decided to focus on whoever is in front of me. I'm happy that I got to see Eunhyuk and Donghae most of the time. But Kyuhyun should have come more. He did a lot of fanservice, I can see the fans grabbing his hand and he had a hard time to pull away. In the end, a fan throw something towards them and it hit Kyu in the head. He was like "Ouch" looking at the way, smile and continue walking around the stage.

Super Junior, if there will be Super Show 4, 5, 6 and goes on...count me in. Now, I'll just let the photos do the talking.