One of my favourite Korean songs… “Start” (시작; Sijak), from singer Park Ki-young…
Park Ki-young - Start MV
Park Ki-young - Start MV
Korean pop group Big Bang with their “Last Farewell” music video, starring actor Lee Dong-gun…
Big Bang - Last Farewell MV
Big Bang was named the Artist of The Year at the 17th Seoul Music Awards on Jan 31. Last Farewell is a song from their mini-album “Hot Issue” which was released in Nov 2007.
Korean actor Jang Geun-suk works with fame singer-producer JYP for this song, “Black Engine”. The MV is also a branded entertainment for Etude’s Black ‘N Jean, a men-styling-product.
Black Engine music video
The Korean Army has released a theme song performed by popular girl band the Wonder Girls. Army official said on Thursday (Jan 10) that the Army Song is part of their efforts to promote a young and friendly image to the public.
My take though, is that the video is trying to tell the young men that joining the army is a proud thing to do (girls will love ya). Korean men have to serve their mandatory military service for 24 months after the age of 18 (latest by 28) unless exemption is given under special circumstances.
The Army Song video… flash animation to be precise
The Singapore Media Development Authority (MDA) has created a video with their senior management rapping and dancing, in order to promote the growth of the media industry, and perhaps to bridge their relationship with their citizens…
Get creative, can do, rock on… (Original video here)
The bizarre video has been quite a hit since it was posted on YouTube, but has received mix responses from the netizens and Singaporeans.
Frankly, I think the rap and dance sux. I give them thumbs up for their effort though, as I believe it took enormous courage for them to try this gimmick.
Korean singer-turn-producer Park Jin-young (better known as JYP) is making his comeback to the stage after 6 years of hiatus. He held a mini comeback party on Nov 15 in Seoul before performing on Mnet’s Korean Music Festival (MKMF) a day later.
I know some JYP fans will welcome his comeback, but I would prefer him to stay as a producer instead… he has been working wonders over the past 6 years as a music producer.
Besides, Korean music scene has changed quite a lot in the last few years… I am not sure if Korean fans would still accept the extremity of JYP’s music and performances.
Below is JYP’s latest music video, “Kiss”… not recommendable for underage.
Park Jin-young - Kiss MV
The latest Samsung AnyCall commercial film, featuring AnyBand - a group of artists with different talents - pop star BoA, Xiah Jun-su (from boyband TVXQ), Tablo (from hip-hop group Epik High) and pianist prodigy Jin Bora…
AnyCall is famous for its commercial films; its previous series featuring pop star Lee Hyori (AnyMotion, AnyClub etc.) were simply classic. The CFs were very well received in Korea and spread around the world through various online video sharing site.
With Hyori’s contract ending pretty soon… Samsung is trying to form a new hype with AnyBand. With pop stars BoA and Jun-su in backing, and the talent of Tablo and Bora… it’s almost certain that the commercial will create a great buzz in the market.
Here is the latest commercial films (full 9 minutes version) featuring AnyBand; the theme of the CFs is to tell people to share more love, have fun and be happy…
Talk, Play, Love - Promise You
Korean teenage girls-group Wonder Girls with their “Tell Me” music video; the MV is a bit silly, but cute… fit the bill for a group of young girls ain’t so?
Wonder Girls - Tell Me