Quarter Century Mark

I know that it's been ages since I last updated, as usual! I guess it's because of Twitter, where its convenient and quick, but of course limited to 140 characters :P. Anyway, as per my custom, I have to update on my birthday. Somehow, this year I didn't really have the mood to celebrate it, unlike previous years. Mayb it's age catching up, or probably because I dont feel like I have many ppl around, compared to in Kuching?

However, I am still grateful to my family, friends, colleagues and ex-colleagues who made the effort to help me celebrate. It started with Aileen, Kwang Houg and Michelle who asked me out to dinner the weekend before. I didn't think they would do a celebration, since I didn't mention my birthday, but they remembered. There were 2 cakes, since they forgot to tell the other that they bought me a cake. Luckily Aileen had bought 4 mini cakes (sized for 1 person type) instead of a regular sized one. My uncle, auntie and cousin Sam had all gotten me presents/angpow and also a large Boston cheesecake. So that made 3 cakes in the fridge...luckily my brother and my dad were around to help finish them off. My colleagues also treated me to my favourite Korean food at Kimchi-Haru, though it wasn't Korean bbq, but it was still yummy Korean kimchi pork :).



From Aileen, Kwang Houg and Michelle

 

Presents and angpow from Uncle, Auntie and Sam

My dad happened to be in town for my birthday, so we went to Sid's (my choice) for dinner. It was pretty expensive, and I think the food was just so-so that night :P. The next weekend, my uncle brought us to Shook! at StarHill Gallery in KL for my birthday as well as their anniversary. Looking at the prices on the menu was pretty scary. Almost every main course was above RM50! Had to choose carefully to pick something more reasonably price and hopefully a large enough serving. You know how fancy food comes in tiny sizes but with exorbitant prices! My ex-colleagues also gathered for a lunch on a weekend after my birthday at Kissaten for Japanese fusion food. They got cupcakes from Wondermilk+ instead of cakes, which was a good thing, since I'd just cleared all the cakes out of the fridge. Haha! So even though I wanted it to be low-key or quiet this year, I still had quite a few celebrations, but nothing too fancy. Thank you guys!

With Kenny, Danny and Yoke Mun

As with every birthday, I take the opportunity to reflect upon how I might have changed or grown compared to the previous year. The thing that still remains is that I still prefer bad boys. Haha! Well, not quite like previous years where I just liked them rebellious. Nowadays, I mean the guys that are willing to try new things, not just stick to the rules all the time. They should also have a touch of maturity, or ability to see the world from a different perspective. I think these type of 'bad boys' would be streetwise or worldly, that they've experienced things to mold them to how they are now, so they could always advise or help me when I need it. Prime examples of these type of guys would be Big Bang's TOP, Show Luo Zhi Xiang, Nicholas Tse...oh and Ian Somerhalder aka Damon Salvatore. Hehe. They LOOK like bad boys..but they don't necessarily have to be completely bad or be criminals, you know?

I would also say that I've become more...um...vain and concerned about my looks than previously? I mean, I've been trying to take better care of myself since I moved to PJ, but over the last few months, I've paid more attention to it. I would buy more skincare products, where previously it'll just be cleanser and moisturiser, now there's sunscreen, BB cream and lotsa masks! Then you add eyeliner, lipgloss/lipstick and occasional mascara and eyeshadow. I've tried the more natural look to the dramatic black eyeshadow. Heck, I've even tried false eyelashes! Besides the face, I've gotten more interested in my nails and clothes. Seems like I've gotten a bit known in the office for my nails and shoes, since I'm willing to try things out. As for clothes, as per Linda and Vicky's influence, I've started reading magazines like Ray, Vivi etc to check out the styles. So I would say that now I have more 'current fashion' pieces in my wardrobe compared to previously. Of course, I'd still pick pieces that can be reworn often, even if it's not quite in fashion now. Heh, I think I'm quite a shopaholic now.

Which brings me to the next change. I went through quite a long period of confusion and not knowing what I wanted out of life. The 'quarter life crisis' come early as I liked to joke. But now I think I'm pretty sure about things now. Previously I would choose a career over my family and love. I would have said that i would be willing to sacrifice in order to advance my career. Currently though, I'd prefer to have a simple but happy life with my family and friends. Of course, salary has to be enough to save some money, but ultimately, I would choose to be back in Kuching with loved ones. I may earn a higher salary in PJ, but it gets lonely here. Not many people to ask out for movies or even meals, especially if my brother isn't around. When you need help, sometimes its hard to figure out who to ask without feeling embarrassed. I mean, there r friends but somehow my pride gets a bit in the way, probably coz we're not that close yet?

So yes, at 25 years, I feel that I am starting to like what I've become, and of what I've achieved. I would say that though I am still single, but I am kinda comfortable with that. A girl's gotta love herself before loving others right? Though, please don't let that stop you from introducing me to anyone nice.. Hehe. Once again, thank you all for your wishes, messages, gifts, celebrations. Here's to more good times with everyone :)



Present from Dad..hehe...



fnally got my new Nike shoes..half a size too big..but thanks for getting them :D

From CY and Siew Hie

YG Family Love

As you all can tell, I'm currently really into K-pop, most notably Big Bang. Big Bang is actually from YG Entertainment, a music label known for their hip-hop artistes who actually write or compose their own stuff. In the same label, they have 2NE1, also known as the female Big Bang. Linda's a huge fan and so am I. What's not to like, they have catchy songs, awesome stage presence, they're cute, I like their personalities plus, they embody female power and independence. Plus, just like Big Bang..they have really good fashion style. 

Recently, both Big Bang and 2NE1 have been endorsing mobile phones, one for each brand. For each advert, they have a special song, as is the style in Korea. Most of these songs are actually pretty good and catchy. The great thing is that they also put in a lot of effort into making the MVs. I actually liked 2PM's Tik Tok for their phone advert, but somehow YG Family's MVs seem so much better? Especially 2NE1's here. There's not much story in both, but just the quality of the production, detail, fashion..whoaa...

Big Bang - Lollipop 2

2NE1 - Try to Follow Me

At the same time, here's some of my other current faves with links to the MVs, do check them out :)

1. G-Dragon feat. Flo Rida - Heartbreaker (GD's original Heartbreaker  was accused of plagiarising Flo Rida's Right Round..but that was sampling an old song too..so he shut up the critics when he released this remix)

2. Brian Joo - In my head (Korean version of Jason Derulo's, he even performed the english version with Jason in Korea)

3. Girl's Generation - Run Devil Run (9 hot girls..lol)

4. Kara - Lupin

5. T-Ara - I Go Crazy Because of You (extremely catchy and addictive! u just feel like grooving to it..lol)

6. F.Cuz - No One (another clubbish track)

7. CN Blue - I'm a Loner (reminds me of the Beatles in a way)

8. Oneway - Magic (love their velvety, smooth voices)

9. Ernest - Because I'm Weary (from the KBS Drama Master of Study OST, makes u feel emo n sad when u listen, but it's nice!)
10. Rain - Love Song (This is a must listen, c'mon it's RAIN!!!..also another sad song..)

2AM - I did wrong

Ah...2AM is just winning me over these days...After the release of their first single which I previously posted, they returned with their repackaged album with this song...'I did wrong'. They filmed a music drama MV for it, it's quite your typical Korean drama...but i don't know..something about it just appeals to me..mayb coz the song is catchy? I think the lyrics are meaningful too...

Translated lyrics:

Chorus:

I was wrong wrong wrong

Your words were so, so, so sweet that

I didn't realize you were playing me, me, me

with your words, words, words everyday

Baby do you really wanna hurt me?

Why are you doing this to me? why?

The stories regarding your behavior

I tried to ignore and pretended that I didn't hear but

The way you smile at my friend

Change it Stop it
Even though I tell you many times

Bridge:

You say I'm so sorry only for that moment

You say I will change only for that moment

My heart in pa, pa, pain it hurts but
I can't help but repeating

Chorus

Refrain:

Baby you breaking my heart

Baby you hurting my heart
I want to stop this
I know this is wrong
but I keep going back to you

Baby you and I

Like a bad popular song

I'm crying inside, but I force a smile like a clown
Baby you and I
Like a bad popular song
I'm crying inside

Chorus
Refrain

Rap:

My heart and body go astray

Although I was deceived by love I wipe my tears

and just go back to you knowing that this is wrong

The fact that I am a toy that you played and threw away

Makes my feeling unbearable

But Why! Why! Why! Why!

Today I am a clown who smiles in front of you again

Chorus

Refrain

Credit: This wasn't done by me, but I've lost the link!

Part 2 is here

2AM - Can't Let You Go, Even If I Die

Though I am primarily a Big Bang fan, I still can appreciate songs from other singers. I've been watching 'We Got Married' Season 2, this Korean reality series where celebrities are paired up as a married couple and they have to carry out missions, stay together, and act like a real couple. In Season 1, my favourite couple was the Joongbo (Hwang Bo and Kim Hyun Joong of SS501) couple. Because of this show, Kim Hyun Joong was cast as Ji Hoo sunbae in the hit Korean drama 'Boys Over Flowers' last year. This season, my fave couple is the Petite/Tidy couple (Ga-In of Brown Eyed Girls and Jo Kwon from 2AM). Their personalities seem rather like the Joongbo couple but with some differences of course. Similarities is that the male of the couple is rather unique in how he does or says things and they seriously nag but they still seem kinda sweet. The girls of both couples are the shyer ones and afraid to initiate things, I think because their partner is from a male idol group and there could be serious backlash from their fanatic fan girls. Difference would be that Jo Kwon can be rather annoying with his constant repetition and feminism, while Hyun Joong was more blur, aloof and a little..weird? Ga-In isn't as domestic as Hwang Bo but she tries, and she's not as independent as Hwang Bo. Makes for good entertainment anyway.

Okay, besides all that, 2AM is the ballad equivalent of 2PM and they were both created by JYP, a very famous producer. He made Rain and Wonder Girls famous...surely this would strike a bell? This is 2AM's new single, and though the MV is well..typical boy band stuff, the lyrics and melody are rather haunting and meaningful I think. Check it out:

Even though I'm young, the pain is the same

Just because I don't know the world very well

Doesn't mean that I don't know pain

Why do you lie, saying it'll be okay?

How will my heart that hurts this much

Be healed so easily?

How will I live without you?

That's why I

CHORUS

Can't let you go, even if I die

How am I suppose to let you go?

Whether you go or leave, fix my heart

If you can't fix it so that I won't be in pain

So that I can at least live

I wouldn't be able to live anyway

I can't let you go, even if I die

No matter how much you push me away

I'll hold onto you until the end

So that you won't be able to go anywhere

If you're really going to leave, then lie

That we should meet again tomorrow

That we should meet as we smile

If breaking up wasn't a joke, then I

CHORUS

We went through so much time together

How are you telling me to live by myself now?

I can't do that, I can't

I can't let you go, even if I die

I really can't let you go

How am I suppose to let you go?

I can't let you go

Whether you go or leave, fix my heart

If you can't fix it so that I won't be in pain

So that I can at least live

I wouldn't be able to live anyway

I can't let you go, even if I die

Credit to Leaping

Vainpot

I just read Lin's latest update about changing her hair for CNY, so I thought I'd finally show my new hair, which I also did for CNY. I went back to Kuching last weekend for a close friend's wedding and decided to kill 2 birds with 1 stone by getting my hair done for the dinner as well as for CNY. So, tada, here it is!

I got my hair dyed a brownish-red, don't know what's the exact colour code, but I got it done at my cousin's salon, Eric Salon and I've always been happy with how my hair turns out everytime I go there. I also got treatment done and they set it like this for me. Normally they set my hair slightly differently, but they were trying something new so I quite like it. Okay, to be honest, I think I finally look remotely hot? In the words of Leonard, I look like a woman?! (I have yet to whack him for this). In 'celebration' of looking hot, here are more pics!

Actually, when they first started dyeing my hair, I suddenly got the thought, would it end up looking like Ye Eun's of Wonder Girls? Lo and behold, it did. Check out my much much much prettier and hotter twin..lol

I think I can be forgiven for being vain this time, since there are actually very very few pictures of just me myself and I on this blog. Anyway, I won't look like this everyday, since I am unable to style my hair in the professional way they can. Haha! Okay, to bring me back to the ground and stop being vain, I have to admit one thing....I actually have glasses!...

They are actually 25 degrees for normal use, but most importantly, 25 degrees in the vertical plane to fix my astigmatisme. Why did I get glasses if its only 25 degrees? Well, most people have astigmatisme in the horizontal plane and they can just squint their eyes to focus better, but since my eyes are sooooo unique, mine is in the vertical, so it doesn't change anything if I squint. I'm only supposed to use my glasses mostly in the afternoons when my eyes get more tired or if I'm doing fine detail work. So yeah.

Okay, since I may have scarred some of your eyes, I shall leave you with some REAL hotness..ahahah..well..at least I think so..as well as countless other fan girls..LOL!!

None other than the completely hot but also adorkable TOP/Choi Seung Hyun...

Cotton Candy

I just had to blog about this. Been feeling rather depressed, demotivated and unhappy these days. Mostly about the workload, how there is so much to do, both at work and in my personal life. It sucks having to be the eldest, having to take care of everything :P.

Anyway, this song was just released as a digital single yesterday and I was really expecting it to be trot, considering it's Dae Sung and all. But I was pleasantly surprised to find that it's kinda old school, you know like back in the 60-80's, that type of sweet love song. But like its title and lyrics, the melody just makes you think of simpler times, like days with just the right amount of sunlight and you have all the time in the world to just lie on your back and imagine what those fluffy clouds look like to you etc. Or picnics, a trip to the fair, or just taking a walk hand-in-hand with the guy you like. Haha..actually..stuff I've never really done. But yea, it just gives you that feeling. So i guess it's suitable to lift my mood now.

Enjoy!

And here are the lyrics with translation!

Verse1

따스한 저 햇살과 함께 그대 손을 잡고서

ddaseuhan jeo haessalgwa hamkkae geudae soneul jabgoseo

Holding your hand in the warm sunshine

라 라랄라 노랠 부르며 달콤한 데이트

lalalalla norel bureumyeo dalkomhan daiteu

We sing Lalalala as we go on our sweet date

그대란 마음의 설탕 한스푼

geudaeran maeumeh seoltang han seupoon

One spoon of sugar with your heart

어 느새 구름처럼 커진 내마음

eoneusae kureumcheoreom keojin nae maeum

And before I know it, my heart has become as big as a cloud

Chorus

그 대는 솜사탕 내맘이 녹아요

geudaeneun somsatang nae mami nogayo

You’re like cotton candy, My heart melts

몽실몽실 그대 보고만 있어도 녹아요

mongshil mongshil geudae bogoman isseodo nogayo

Just looking at your fluffy face makes me melt

Verse2

불면 날아갈까 손대면 녹을까

bulmyeon naragalkka sondaemyeon nogeulkka

What if I blow and you fly away, what if I touch you and you melt

눈 깜빡 사라지면 너무 아쉬워

nun kkamppak sarajimyeon neomu ashiweo

I’m so disappointed when you disappear with the blink of an eye

그대는 솜사탕 입술에 녹아요

geudaeneun somsatang ibsurae nogayo

You’re like cotton candy, You melt on my lips

살짝 입맞춘 그대와 날아가볼까

saljjak immachun geudaewa naragabolkka

Should I fly away with you, our lips gently touching

그대는 솜사탕 내 맘이 녹아요

geudaeneun somsatang nae mami nogayo

You’re like cotton candy, my heart melts

몽 실몽실 그대 보고만 있어도 녹아요

mongshil mongshil geudae bogoman isseodo nogayo

Just looking at your fluffy face makes me melt

Bridge

코 끝에 간질간질 그대가 좋아서

kokkeutae ganjilganjil geudaega joaseo

The tip of my nose is tingly tingly, because I like you

그대는 솜사탕

geudaeneun somsatang

You’re like cotton candy

Chorus

그대는 솜사탕 입술에 녹아요

geudaeneun somsatang ibsurae nogayo

You’re like cotton candy, You melt on my lips

살짝 입맞춘 그대와 날아가볼까

saljjak immachun geudaewa naragabolkka

Should I fly away with you, our lips gently touching

그대는 솜사탕 내 맘이 녹아요

geudaeneun somsatang nae mami nogayo

You’re like cotton candy, my heart melts

몽실몽실 그대 보고만 있어도 녹아요

mongshil mongshil geudae bogoman isseodo nogayo

Just looking at your fluffy face makes me melt

녹아요 녹아요

nogayo nogayo

I melt, I melt

Translation Credits: sjay.x @ BBVIP

Big Bang/Boyfriend Quiz Part 2

Which Big Bang boyfriend would you want in these situations? Part 2

1. When I buy him clothes as a present and he doesn't like it…

a. TOP: smiles and lies trying to compliment it saying it’s pretty

b. GD: takes my hand and goes to the shopping mall explaining why he must exchange it for his fashion purposes

c. YB: smiles and tries to start a different conversation

d. DS: gets overly excited and exaggerates his thanks

e. SR: wears it on the spot and jumps up and down the sidewalk

It's nice that he'll still try to appreciate the effort though he doesn't like the present. But yea, it'll be better if he can explain neutrally or drop some hints as to what he would actually like. I'd seriously whack GD if he went all high n mighty or insulted about my taste :P

2. When I am jealous due to his relationship with one of the female celebrities on TV

a. TOP: holds my hand.

b. GD: explains logically says its not true… then goes on TV and explains to the world its not true as well.

c. YB: stutters trying to explain continously, then sighs saying he’s sorry

d. DS: laughs and seeings ‘Look at Me GwiSoon’ with my name in it instead

e. SR: Acts cute and says “Are you being jealous right now~!?’ in a cute voice

Yes, GD please do tell the whole world that you don't belong to a girl hotter than me. Haha! But sometimes actions speak louder than words so score for TOP. And Dae Sung singing that song would totally crack me up and make me forget about being jealous.

3. When I’m away from my phone and another guy sends me a text hitting on me

a. TOP: deletes the guys number

b. GD: presses ‘Call’ on the number right away.

c. YB: pretends he didnt see it but gets quiet

d. DS: tells me i got a text and gives me suspicious looks

e. SR: smiles and lets it go infront of me, then goes home and tracks the guy down texting him evil messages

Hahah..it's nice if they're that possessive but I think it'll be a bit too much too. If they're gonna be like that, they have to be upfront about it with me too though, not just with the guy. C'mon, if I were really with one of them, I think it'll be hard for another guy to have a chance..ahha.

4. When he comes to my house without a word but I look like a ‘pain’ (no shower, havent washed hair, sweats, etc etc)

a. TOP: Washes my hair for me

b. GD: Makes me a schedule on ‘how to not be a pain’ and makes me write a written oath that i will never be a ‘pain’ again

c. YB: lies to me and tells me he hasnt washed his hair for 4 days either

d. DS: sits down on my couch like nothings wrong and watches Dorraemon

e. SR: Gets too shocked and scared that he cant even come in the house

I would so kill GD and SR in this case. And OMG...TOP washing my hair..i would totally freak out, but that's really nice of him. Guess it shows that he's willing to still be with you and even touch you! And Dae Sung..though it seems like he's oblivious, but at least he's not running away so it shows that he's with you not coz of your looks.

5. When I get a sickness and must die the next day

a. TOP: treats me like the normal days but never lets go of my hand

b. GD: swallows/hides his tears and says “Lets live today to the fullest/Until the day ends lets live like no tomorrow”

c. YB: ends up crying and doesnt know what to do

d. DS: pretends he didnt hear and keeps making me laugh

e. SR: cant stop crying and just keeps taking pictures with me

I'd probably be so devastated already, so please don't freak out on me too. Though Seung Ri can't stop crying, at least he's trying to make memories of us together. Making me laugh? Not a bad way to go I guess. Haha, but seriously, TOP and his actions...whoaaa...he's just blowing the others out of the competition by being the strong, manly yet sensitive enough guy. I guess GD would let me do all the stuff I'd wanna do before I go.

6. When he walks in on me cheating on him with someone else

a. TOP: without a word, punches the guy and takes me with him

b. GD: gives me his ring (couple ring), cellphone and walks out without a word

c. YB: makes a conversation with all of us

d. DS: says “Oops, got in the wrong place” and walks out

e. SR: gets very mad and cant control his anger so he throws and breaks furniture

Ohh...awkward.....I'd be really scared of TOP (have you seen how he looks sometimes when he's trying to be all killer-like such as in IRIS, its freaking scary), but if he's still willing to take me away, that would be great. Hopefully it was more of the other guy's fault though..heh. Anyway, its better that he shows his anger rather than just keeping it in.

7. When meeting my parents and they don't like him

a. TOP: goes on his knees

b. GD: says “(name) is pregnant”

c. YB: smiles and says he wants to marry his first love

d. DS: tries to earn points by singing ‘Look at me Gwisoon’

e. SR: kisses me infront of my parents and shouts “(name) IS MY LADY!”

Young Bae is sweet and all but erm, first love? I'd be kinda worried at that though, hehe. But that's just me. I guess my parents would think Dae Sung is weird for singing at such a time, but I bet they'd be amused after awhile, its such a cute song. And I think my dad would probably kill Seung Ri for kissing me in front of them...what more to say GD...he'd just be crumbs after that outburst. TOP seems the most appropriately sincere one here..ahha. After all, guys aren't supposed to kneel in front of girls unless they're proposing or asking for forgiveness?

8. When he sees that I’m in the audience while he's performing

a. TOP: never takes his eyes off me until his performance ends

b. GD: ignores me because i make him nervous and focuses on making the performance perfect for me

c. YB: is so happy that he keeps smiling and messes up his dance

d. DS: puts in customized moves by him for me

e. SR: acts cute infront of the camera

I wouldn't want them to mess up their performance for me, but no ignoring my presence either. And what the heck Seung Ri? Are you acting cute for me or for your fans? And any girl would totally melt with TOP's unwavering gaze on you, especially with him singing. Customized moves for me? OMO, Dae Sung would just win any girls heart.

9. When I tell him I’m going to get plastic surgery

a. TOP: pretends he didnt hear and secretly slides a picture of ’surgery-gone-wrong’ pictures for me to see

b. GD: gives me his credit card

c. YB: tells me im more beautiful now and says no.

d. DS: insists if i do it, hes definitely doing it too

e. SR: listens to me and then makes fun of me

And once again, actions speak louder than words in the case of TOP but Young Bae is pretty good too. I'd seriously kill GD in this case. SR would get a good whacking too.

10. When I say I'm going to a resort for university

a. TOP: tells me to have fun and come back

b. GD: keeps asking me if guys are gonna be there too

c. YB: says its okay but you see him starting to pout without realization

d. DS: suddenly gives me Doraemon and tells me to think of him when i look at this

e. SR: says “Take me too”

Awww...TOP is the best, shows that he trusts me totally. And can Dae Sung get any cuter? I'd really bring it to hug to sleep though I'm no Doraemon fan. It'll be fun to bring my bf along too, though it may be fun to go with just your friends. Maybe Seung Ri can fit in a really big suitcase. haha.

11. When watching a movie together and it's some serious 19+ sexual content…

a. TOP: tries to switch the mood by being funny

b. GD: ……asks jokingly “…can you do that?”

c. YB: cheeks turn red, starts pourring nose bleed and faints

d. DS: “oh fun stuff~” and enjoys it

e. SR: suddenly whips his head around and looks at me

Major awkward moment here. But I think laughter would be the best remedy here ahah. It'll be kinda weird if he enjoys it too much or if he wants me to do the same...but it'll be the worst thing if he gets a nosebleed and faints from it...too innocent..AHAHHA.

Final score:

TOP: 10

GD: 4

YB: 0

DS: 5

SR: 3

Wow, only 1 answer off from TOP. Haha..and Dae Sung is no.2 again. Guess I'm quite consistent huh? But seriously 0 from Young Bae? Guess he's really too nice a guy for me. He has that whole image of being the gentleman, sweet, caring and rather innocent. He's never had a girlfriend before, so not really what I'd go for. Hehe, I don't want to be the one to corrupt him. Give me someone who's just the right amount of corrupted, like TOP. GD is just too much for me to handle i think. Haha.

TRANSLATION CREDIT: 1tymforyomind and bigbangnyuh @SOOMPI TAKEN FROM: bigbangkorean.wordpress.com

Big Bang Quiz - Boyfriend type?!

‘Which Big Bang boyfriend would you want in these situations?’ Part 1

I think this also applies to any guy. As in, this quiz kinda shows what type of boyfriend you'd like.

1. When I fall and hurt myself
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who gives me a piggy back ride to the hospital
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who makes fun of me because I fell
c. Dong Young Bae, who runs to go buys medication
d. Kang Dae Sung, who helps me get home
e. Lee Seung Ri, who asks if it hurts a lot and blows on the place where it hurts

Technically, though I have the bad tendency to laugh at others when they fall (while simultaneously being worried), I wouldn't want my bf to laugh at me when I fall and hurt myself. If I fell in a funny way, I'd laugh at myself too, but not if I'm hurt. Young Bae and Dae Sung's ways are good too, but the 2 Seung Hyun's take the cake.

2. When I say I want a name brand item
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who buys a fake one and says later on, he’ll make it a real one
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who pretends not to listen but buys it for me later
c. Dong Young Bae, who promises to buy me one once he makes more money
d. Kang Dae Sung, who keeps saying not to buy expensive things
e. Lee Seung Ri, who keeps asking if he can buy me something else

Most ppl probably don't believe this but I am really not a brand name person. Especially extremely overpriced items like LV, Chanel, Gucci. So if TOP gets me a fake one, I could probably still pull it off as a real one. And it'll be sweet if he would work hard to buy me that present. Haha. If Ji Yong does that, it'll be sweet but I'd feel really guilty receiving the present. I'd need Dae Sung to stop me from spending too much on unnecessary things. Haha.


3. While watching a horror movie
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who protects me
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who quietly covers my eyes
c. Dong Young Bae, who comforts me by saying there’s nothing to be scared of
d. Kang Dae Sung, who holds my hand tightly
e. Lee Seung Ri, who screams even before i scream

It kinda sucks if the guy gets way scared before I am, you'd feel like the man in the relationship. I'd probably scream after he screams! As for Young Bae, I'd probably feel like I was being a baby by getting scared...so yes, please comfort me if I get scared, coz that doesn't happen all the time. I would like big shoulders to hide my eyes or nice arms to grab..so TOP and Dae Sung definitely qualify!


4. When my voice cracks while singing
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who pinches my cheek and says i’m cute
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who laughs at me
c. Dong Young Bae, who gets even more embarrassed than me
d. Kang Dae Sung, who pretends he didn’t hear it
e. Lee Seung Ri, who makes fun of me by imitating me

No, don't make fun of me in this situation. I'm already paranoid about sucking at things so it would be best if they brush it off or encourage me... and seriously who wouldn't want TOP to say they're cute..or be touched by him?!

5. When his friend says he likes me
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who says what are you trying to do and breaks ties with his friend
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who goes up and punches his friend
c. Dong Young Bae, who talks it out with his friend
d. Kang Dae Sung, who says he will introduce another girl to his friend
e. Lee Seung Ri, who stops talking to his friend

If I were in that situation, I'd choose friendship over a guy anytime. So I would hate to be the one to spoil a great friendship, believe me, it's a sucky feeling. Though I think any girl would be kinda flattered that you mean so much to them...

6. When I’m mad at my boyfriend
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who starts a serious talk by asking me if I’m mad
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who says I’m sorry and says don’t be mad
c. Dong Young Bae, who sings to me
d. Kang Dae Sung, who makes me laugh
e. Lee Seung Ri, who does cute stuff around me

Sorry TOP, but sometimes girls don't like to be asked that when they ARE mad. It's best if you just straightaway say you're sorry or do something to make me feel better.


7. When my boyfriend meets my friends
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who compliments me in front of my friends
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who asks my friends to watch over our relationship
c. Dong Young Bae, who makes me feel good by complimenting my friends
d. Kang Dae Sung, who makes my friends comfortable as if they were his friends
e. Lee Seung Ri, who asks my friends to consider him

Ohhh..who wouldn't feel happy if their bf compliments them in front of their friends, especially if you have hot friends. And coming from TOP? Whoaaa.. But I also like it when the guy takes the effort to get to know my friends and gets along well with them...and asking them to watch over our relationship..is sweet too.

8. On my birthday
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who takes me some place expensive
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who treats me better than other days
c. Dong Young Bae, who makes me a special present
d. Kang Dae Sung, who sings to me on a stage at a restaurant

e. Lee Seung Ri, who says happy birthday all day long cheerfully

I prefer a handmade present over a really expensive item...something that they put their effort and time to come up with..is really priceless. And i think if they keep telling me Happy Birthday all day long I probably would get annoyed after awhile. Heh.


9. When we kiss
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who hugs me tight first
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who just does it
c. Dong Young Bae, who asks first
d. Kang Dae Sung, who becomes awkward first
e. Lee Seung Ri, who asks if I can give him a kiss on the cheek and turns his head when I’m about to kiss his cheeks

Firstly I really prefer hugs...then its cute and cheeky of Seung Ri to do that..which I kinda like...Ji Yong's style..nothing too special..so..yeah.


10. When it’s raining and we only have one umbrella
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who shares the umbrella but he ends up getting wet
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who holds me really tight so both of us don’t get wet
c. Dong Young Bae, who give me the umbrella and he walks under the rain
d. Kang Dae Sung, who tells me to wait and go gets another umbrella
e. Lee Seung Ri, who just tosses the umbrella and have both of us to walk in the rain

Sharing is caring so it'll be nice to share umbrellas with them, coz you'll be all close and all that. Hehe. Of coz I don't want them to get sick....some ppl like just being in the rain, but hmm..not really a big fan..ehhe


11. When I say I want to break up
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who lets me go, saying he’s sorry he didn’t do much for me
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who is dumbfounded and says he never thought I’d break it off
c. Dong Young Bae, who asks if he can hug me one last time
d. Kang Dae Sung, who says farewell and lets me go, crying
e. Lee Seung Ri, who clings and anxiously asks why I’m acting like this suddenly

NoooO~~~~...how can i break up with them..I actually chose Young Bae, Dae Sung and Seung Ri in this case. BUt I was thinking, if I want to break up with them, then it means that I thought we couldn't work things out? In this case, TOP would be the best. But I think I'd like the guy to try to convince me to give him one more chance...


12. When we go to the amusement park
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who suggests to ride what I want to ride
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who suggests to go to the haunted house first
c. Dong Young Bae, who takes lots of pictures
d. Kang Dae Sung, who eats this and that
e. Lee Seung Ri, who forcefully takes me to scary rides

I'd appreciate being given the choice but knowing me, I'd just tell TOP that "I don't know, why don't you choose?" Haha and though I would be up for scary rides, he'd better not force me, but bribing with food etc is fine. Ooo and yes to lots of pics and eating..


13. When he is paying at a restaurant but has no money
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who is sorry but asks if I could pay for now
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who grabs my hand and runs
c. Dong Young Bae, who has them keep his belonging until he can pay
d. Kang Dae Sung, who calls his friend to bring some money
e. Lee Seung Ri, who is anxious and doesn’t know what to do

Seriously I don't mind going dutch, but if he's earning more than me then it'll be best if he pays. But I wouldn't mind treating him occasionally too. If his ego allows him to ask for my help, that shows that he's humble too. If the guy freaks out about this and runs away or doesn't know what to do, that's not good. Coz it shows that he'll run away from problems or be unable to resolve crisises.


14. When I talk to another guy
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who thinks it’s no big deal
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who tells me not to talk to other guys
c. Dong Young Bae, who can’t say anything but actually bothers him
d. Kang Dae Sung, who is curious and sneakingly wedges in the conversation
e. Lee Seung Ri, who later asks what we talked about

I have a lot of guy friends, being from engineering classes and all that so my boyfriend shouldn't worry about me hanging out with them. Its a big turn off if he tries to control who I talk to or what I talk about. I don't mind if they want to join in because they have something to contribute to the conversation, but not coz they're keeping an eye on me.


15. When he can’t reach me through the phone
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who says he’s worried
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who comes to my house right away
c. Dong Young Bae, who lets it by, thinking something must have happened
d. Kang Dae Sung, who calls until I pick up
e. Lee Seung Ri, who gets mad because I didn’t pick up

I hate guys who get worked up all over nothing so if they're a little worried but don't totally freak out about this, then its fine. It's kinda possessive and annoying if they have the reaction of Ji Yong, Dae Sung and Seung Ri.


16. When I tell him I love him
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who whispers in my ear that he loves me
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who kisses me
c. Dong Young Bae, who hugs me without saying a word
d. Kang Dae Sung, who smiles, embarrassed
e. Lee Seung Ri, who hugs me tightly, saying he loves me too

Aww..all the above except Dae Sung's reactions are great..but seriously the 2 Seung Hyuns win here. If you're gonna say those 3 words, of coz you'd like to hear it back right?


17. When we’re shopping
a. Choi Seung-Hyun, who says it’s boring and wants to go home already
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who picks out clothes for me
c. Dong Young Bae, who does everything I want to do
d. Kang Dae Sung, who impatiently follows me around
e. Lee Seung Ri, who enjoys shopping more than I do

I find it interesting to shop with guys who actually like shopping. Plus I've shopped with guys who like it more than me. It'll be cool if the guy actually picks out clothes for me, hopefully stuff that I would actually be able to wear or look good in, haha. If they don't like going shopping, they can stay at home, just don't come along and whine...


18. When I act cutely (like a kid)
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who thinks I’m cute and hugs me
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who says I’m not doing it right and shows an example
c. Dong Young Bae, who tells me to do that everyday
d. Kang Dae Sung, who just laughs
e. Lee Seung Ri, who copies me

It's just so wrong if they can act cuter than me, or think that they are. I may not like to be called cute all the time, but getting a hug for it (especially from TOP) more than makes up for it. Dae Sung laughing at me would probably make me laugh too, he's just so contagiously happy.


19. When we get held up by a gang
a. Choi Seung Hyun, who fights them
b. Kwon Ji Yong, who grabs my hand and runs
c. Dong Young Bae, who makes an effort to clear things out
d. Kang Dae Sung, who calls the cops
e. Lee Seung Ri, who leaves me and runs away

Any girl would like their bf to stand up for them, but I'd freak out if they were to fight the gang, what if they get hurt? So yes, running away or clearing things up are the best options. Leaving me behind and running away themselves = NOOOO

Final Score:

Choi Seung Hyun (TOP): 14

Kwon Ji Yong (G-Dragon): 8

Dong Young Bae (Tae Yang): 7

Kang Dae Sung: 9

Lee Seung Ri: 6

It's TOP who wins, not shockingly. I think like Xiao Zhu, he's pretty much like my ideal type of guy. Haha. BUt I'm a little surprised that Dae Sung is 2nd, then again, he's pretty funny and sweet from what I see in Family Outing and etc so okay.

TRANSLATION CREDIT: 1tymforyomind and bigbangnyuh @SOOMPI TAKEN FROM: bigbangkorean.wordpress.com

Big Bang

I think most people who've been around me lately probably already know that I've gotten really interested in K-pop lately. And especially in Korea's No.1 hip-hop band, BIG BANG!...To be honest, I've heard of them before but kinda dismissed them coz c'mon the name is a little..er.. Haha. But then at the gym, I happened to catch one of their vids, Strong Baby, which is actually a solo by one of their members and it was so catchy and addictive that I got interested in K-pop after that.

I started out with a lot of different artists but it was only after I caught this 'Gara Gara Go' video among some others that I really thought to check out Big Bang. I seriously should have known about them earlier, coz they are really really just my cup of tea. Catchy melodies, addictive beats, electronica/hip-hop/pop, meaningful lyrics, basically their music just appeals to me. And when you watch them perform, they have this charisma and swagger that they pull off very well. But they're not just charming singers, they're rather adorkable and hilarious too. Some of them appear on variety shows and well, they're really rather goofy and silly. Anyway, before I become even more fan-girly, I should just introduce the members, starting with my favourite! This is also in order of age...ahah

Stage Name: T.O.P (Singer Se7en gave it to him to mean that he would be Top of everything)

Real Name: Choi Seung Hyun

Position: Rapper, Beatbox, Lyricist, Composer

Notable for: Can be seen in KBS hit action-spy drama IRIS, naturally smoky-looking 'sexy/killer' eyes (95% of the time, it's not eyeliner but his eyelashes, girls should be envious), his power raps

My favourites: His solos, 'To Act Like Nothing Happened' and 'Big Boy', the songs he's featured in, Gummy's 'I'm Sorry' and Uhm Jung Hwa's 'DISCO'

Stage Name: Tae Yang, SOL (Tae Yang means the sun)

Real Name: Dong Young Bae

Position: Singer

Notable for: His solo mini album 'Hot' was a bestseller and won several awards. A really good dancer, with smooth vocals and a killer body. It's just too bad he's a little short :P

My favourites: His solos, 'Look Only at Me' and 'Wedding Dress'

Stage Name: G-Dragon (literal translation of his Korean name)

Real Name: Kwon Ji Yong

Position: Leader, Rapper, Composer, Lyricist

Notable for: His solo album 'Heartbreaker' was the Best Selling Album of 2009 in Korea, one of the youngest but prominent composers around. Tends to be involved in many controversies from plagiarism to performing 'indecent acts in front of minors' at his concert. Which was blown out of proportion in my opinion.

My favourites: Solo songs 'But I Love You', 'Look Only At me Part 2', 'A Boy', 'Heartbreaker'

Stage Name: D-Lite

Real Name: Kang Dae Sung

Position: Singer

Notable for: Permanent member of SBS variety show 'Family Outing', acted in Korea's version of CATS. Has an almost permanent grin on his face

My favourites: Solo song 'Look at me Gwisoon' (a trot song or Korean traditional music, written by G-Dragon) and Family Outing, which is absolutely hilarious

Stage Name: Seung Ri, V.I, Victory (Seung Ri means Victory in Korean)

Real Name: Lee Seung Hyun (Yes, same as TOP, hence the stage name)

Position: Singer

Notable for: Excellent dancer, has choreographed some of their dance routines, his never-ending confidence that sometimes makes the others pick on him. He likes older girls, hence his trademark 'Noona~~'

My favourites: Solo songs 'The Next Day' and 'Strong Baby'

But besides all of their solos that I like as above, of course there are the favourites from them as a group. And there are quite a lot. Seriously, they are catchy. Just give them a try, you can check them out on Youtube.

1. Lies (The song that really catapulted them into fame)

2. Haru Haru/Day by Day

3. Last Farewell

4. Sunset Glow

5. Crazy Dog

6. Gara Gara Go! (Japanese)

7. My Heaven

8. Lollipop (with 2NE1, their labelmates and considered the female Big Bang)

9. Always

10. Let me hear your voice (Japanese)

11. A fool's Only Tear

12. VIP

At the same time, see how goofy they can be. Here's my fave TOP on my fave variety show of the moment, Family Outing.

And here's TOP in IRIS, currently the most expensive drama ever made in South Korea and it was top of the ratings during its screenings. It's an action-spy drama, something different from those usual tear-jerker romantic/comedies, so do check it out.