Wednesday, December 30, 2009

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.

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Unrecognizable Reflection?

I know I haven't updated in over a year! Actually, I had posts that were in draft and have yet to finish them. But I just felt like posting this. Recently, I was introduced to the music of Death Cab for Cutie by Leonard and yeah, their album 'Plans' kinda struck a chord with me. Particularly this song.

Brothers on a Hotel Bed - Death Cab for Cutie


These lyrics kind of triggered me to think a lot more about what's going on in my life at the moment. And I can really relate to them. Why? I don't mean to say that I've physically changed. Of course, there are some changes in that sense...but the major change is more emotional and psychological. 

Something he was not looking for 
Both a beginning and an end 
But now he lives inside someone he does not recognize 
When he catches his reflection on accident

I used to think that I'm not someone whose emotions can be easily affected. That I'm someone strong despite whatever crap happens and that I'd be able to pull through without having to depend on someone. But ever since I moved to KL, somehow I feel that I've gone through several mini 'breakdowns' and am constantly affected by a sense of helplessness. That I dont like what's going on in my life, yet I am unable to do much to change them. Or that I still need to wait things out before deciding what next. I also feel that my personality has somewhat changed as a result. 

I used to think that I was kinda arrogant, and pretty confident in my capabilities. Now? I'd probably tell you that I dont have much to offer. As an employee, I'm probably just good at working hard, but not smart in the way of moving up. I'm not good at talking to management and all that unless I really have to. I used to think that I'd do well in admin/management position, but now I feel that it's so much bother, paperwork and reporting. Basically, you'd be in constant meetings, discussions, trying to figure out how to work things out to report to the boss, announce things to the underlings and all that. A lot of my friends are on the lookout for new jobs but me, I look at the adverts and go...I dont fit this requirement, I dont fit that. My degree is somewhat in the middle of fields, not good enough for purely electronics, not for pure computer science. And I am not exactly good in either fields, nor am I a good engineer. I do best in project engineering and yet, most project engineer posts require civil or mechanical knowledge. I'm also not sure if i should go into sales, after all, I'm rather introverted at first impression. So, where exactly does that leave me?

As a friend? Maybe I'm not such a good friend, in the sense that ppl dont contact me unless they need something? Maybe I'm just boring? I feel insecure in my position as a friend to others. I usually will worry that someone else will become closer to this friend than me, and I get all jealous when that happens. I know that's stupid, but i cant help it. Nowadays I feel that I have less people to confide in? And that 95% of my friends are no longer single, so I dont feel good taking up their time in that case. So yea, feel kinda lonely a lot of the time and I keep a lot of stuff to myself compared to previously. Or end up confiding in people that I never expected to be close to. But hey, at least they're willing to listen.

Relationships? I guess a psychiatrist would consider me probably destructive and constantly on the defense. Or that I just dont know how to be in a relationship for long. I am afraid of really caring for someone and showing them. I think I feel that if i get into things too deeply, I'm afraid that I'd get hurt and tend to hurt them first. End things on my terms and all that. And if i get criticized by them, I would always find excuses to defend myself, twist things around etc. Maybe that's just normal for us...but I dont know. I kinda feel that I dont know how to deal with guys. That they probably treat me as one of the guys and that sucks at times. Yeah, that makes me cool to hang out with but not someone to date. And yet, I'm not entirely sure I want to change that. Half the time I enjoy just hanging with the guys, just coz i like the same stuff. But when the guy I have some interest in, just treats me like the rest of the guys..then major ouch.

See what I mean? I think I've never been as insecure or lost as I am now. I joke that I've reached my 'quarter life crisis' a yr early. I know that it's probably time to make some decisions but I dont think i'm ready to. Now that we're considered adults, living on our own, joining the working life, there is just so much more to think about. There would be major consequences to whatever decisions we make. It's not just about us anymore. More things would be affected. No matter how much I think, I still feel lost. And I just want to get rid of all these problems, and live a care-free life. Go on holiday and forget it all. That works..for a few days and when i come back home... reality and all its problems come crashing back at me. It might have been better not to have gone on holiday at all. But I guess, sometimes clarity comes to u at the oddest times and a short break would do the body well, if not the mind. These lyrics from the ending of the song kinda sums things up for me. 

On the back of a motor bike 
With your arms outstretched trying to take flight 
Leaving everything behind 
But even at our swiftest speed 
We couldn't break from the concrete