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[qwerty2010]

Ok, I saw "Save the Green Planet". It's a horror movie, like "Old Boy", though the beginning and end were very funny. There's a lot of gore in the middle, I had to fast forward some bits!

It's tough to watch but quite original.

[doggyji]

^ Oh, you hate gore. Noted. Sadly, many of the well-received Korean movies contain lots of gore lol

[MBC Quiz that Changes the World] Son Yeon Jae

This rhythmic gymnast girl is about to become like half athlete and half celebrity like the figure skater Kim Yuna.



This post has been edited by doggyji: Jun 5 2011, 06:06 AM

[UnknownUser]

They performed Mr. Taxi, too. This is the full video.

SNSD "The Great Escape + Mr. Taxi" on Music Station

On that stage, I read Sooyoung had a fever and Taeyeon and Jessica were really fatigued from their tight schedule. They did well though. They just finished their 3rd concert of 2011 Japan Tour in Saitama. J-Sones are love.

The Pink Ocean in Saitama

Sooyoung looks more confident. and yeah, i can see their exhaustion on their faces.
Did you hear that Sunny fainted during the Saitama concert due to overwork?
I'm curious if this kind of overwork is general in other countries too. how about American singers?
I hope SM ent wisely consider their singer's condition.

And this is not mirrored version
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRreN3c3RP4

Btw their this song is good too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-n8NK2pM5s

This post has been edited by UnknownUser: Jun 8 2011, 05:46 AM

[qwerty2010]

^ Oh, you hate gore. Noted. Sadly, many of the well-received Korean movies contain lots of gore lol

Yeah, I noticed! It's like a horror genre, eg. Japanese horror genre. I just have a queasy stomach, but I enjoyed the not-gory parts. Did you spot the Blade Runner tribute in there with the cartwheels?

I saw Marrying the Mafia too - it was a funny fantasy-romance.

If you guys are interested in a Pulp Fiction type absurd HK gangster movie, my favorite is Too Many Ways to be No. 1. It is hilariously pathetic, smashes a lot of stereotypes and I suspect shows a truer picture of the mobster's less-than-glamorous life. The first half is better than the second, imo. I think this ranks as one of my favorite movies ever.

http://www.tudou.com/programs/view/zPbVVXnpWCU/

I wonder why we don't have a Chinese movies thread on C Chat? We've got to take a break from the politics some time.

This post has been edited by qwerty2010: Jun 5 2011, 11:58 PM

[rvsp]

I wonder why we don't have a Chinese movies thread on C Chat? We've got to take a break from the politics some time.

Create one at C Chat. I think that's a great way to take a break from the politics.

[doggyji]

Sooyoung looks more confident. and yeah, i can see their exhaustion on their faces.
Did you hear that Sunny fainted during the Saitama concert due to overwork?
I'm curious if this kind of overwork is general in other countries too. how about American singers?
I hope SM ent wisely consider their singer's condition.

Sunny didn't faint but she went to the hospital to get an IV drip during the concert. She came back before the end of the concert. One question that struck my mind is, what if Taeyeon was sick? She sings a lot of hard parts as the lead singer. I can't imagine SNSD performance without her. I hope they can take a bit of break for a few days until the SM concert in Paris.

This post has been edited by doggyji: Jun 6 2011, 03:58 AM

[UnknownUser]

Sunny didn't faint but she went to the hospital to get an IV drip during the concert. She came back before the end of the concert. One question that struck my mind is, what if Taeyeon was sick? She sings a lot of hard parts as the lead singer. I can't imagine SNSD performance without her. I hope they can take a bit of break for a few days until the SM concert in Paris.

Oh, i got wrong information.
And about Taeyeon, that kind of thing should not happen lol

Anyway, it seems that SNSD's concerts in Osaka and Saitama was pretty successful.
I heard that many Japanese fans gave a favorable comments to the concerts.
It's good to see their efforts is rewarded with fans love.




Btw i found some interesting data.
If this stats is correct, size of Korean music market is bigger than i thought, even if I don't know whether income share is fair or not..

Digital music revenues ranking


Recorded music sales ranking


MUSIC CONSUMPTION PER CAPITA BASED ON TRADE VALUE

USA $4.17 bil / 311 mil pop = $13.4 per person
Japan $3.96 bil / 128 mil pop = $30.9 per person--why Kpop wants to break into Japan?
Germany $1.41 bil / 82 mil pop = $17.2 per person
UK $1.38 bil / 62 mil pop = $22.3 per person
France $866 / 66 mil pop = $13.12 per person
Canada $394 / 34.4 mil pop = $11.45 per person
Australia $392 / 22.6 mil pop = $17.35 per person
Netherlands $261 / 16.7 mil pop = $15.62 per person
Italy $237 / 60.6 mil pop = $3.91 per person
Brazil $228 / 191 mil pop = $1.19 per person
Spain $186.5 / 46 mil pop = $4.05 per person
South Korea $178.4 mil / 48 mil pop = $3.72 per person

This post has been edited by UnknownUser: Jan 2 2012, 06:01 PM

[doggyji]

Anyway, it seems that SNSD's concerts in Osaka and Saitama was pretty successful.
I heard that many Japanese fans gave a favorable comments to the concerts.
It's good to see their efforts is rewarded with fans love.

I heard the audio facility in Saitama Super Arena is superb. You just won't feel it unless you are there. Btw, SNSD's first album hit 232k on the Oricon chart during the first week, thanks to J-Sones' support.

Btw i found some interesting data.
If this stats is correct, size of Korean music market is bigger than i thought, even if I don't know whether income share is fair or not..

It's true Korean digital music market is fairly big but the consensus is that the distributors take too much profit so very little is left for the artists and their labels. Btw, I knew Japan has a huge music market but it's really damn huge lol

[qwerty2010]

After watching several more Korean films, I think my favorite Korean director has to be Bong Joon Ho. His films - The Host, Memories of Murder, Mother, etc. - are very subtle but emotionally-gripping thrillers in their own right, but I am amazed at how much of Korean societal issues and their meaning he managed to weave into every tale. The actors and actresses he chose are all great character talents, not superfluous, popular or eye-candy picks. Most of all, the subject he chose are all really unique, with a lot more depth than the usual. Of the 3, I think my fave are Mother and Memories of Murder, not just because they are terrifying Hitchcock-like stories, but because he paints such a vivid picture of small-town society with all the different characters with their neurosis and psychosis.

I can't wait to see his next major film!

[KochiGachi]

Paloalto - I Feel Love (ft. Koonta)
http://youtu.be/EQmv0CO-pHQ

Paloalto - Dreamer (feat. Bumkey of 2Wins)
http://youtu.be/vFU_pvdWX4s

[UnknownUser]

Wonder Girls in National Geographic
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZEbxWqlmUs

Their popularity in Korea almost died.
Damn, Park JinYoung! sometimes, he looks like some kind of trickster to me, even if i don't deny all of his results.

[doggyji]

After watching several more Korean films, I think my favorite Korean director has to be Bong Joon Ho. His films - The Host, Memories of Murder, Mother, etc. - are very subtle but emotionally-gripping thrillers in their own right, but I am amazed at how much of Korean societal issues and their meaning he managed to weave into every tale. The actors and actresses he chose are all great character talents, not superfluous, popular or eye-candy picks. Most of all, the subject he chose are all really unique, with a lot more depth than the usual. Of the 3, I think my fave are Mother and Memories of Murder, not just because they are terrifying Hitchcock-like stories, but because he paints such a vivid picture of small-town society with all the different characters with their neurosis and psychosis.

I can't wait to see his next major film!

Yeah, Bong Joon Ho is a revered name in the Korean movie industry. It seems everyone loves Memories of Murder regardless of their usual taste. "Vivid" is the right word. The tension is so absorbent. I loved the scene where the detective was asking the suspect if he had a meal at the end. So futile. Have you watched The Chaser? There's some gore but it's worth the trouble to feel the desperateness.

This post has been edited by doggyji: Jun 8 2011, 05:34 PM

[YourMuDoIsWeak]

Just got down watching I saw the devil and ajjushi. good movies.

[doggyji]

^yeah, enticing movies with bloody gore (especially I Saw the Devil). Ajushi's official English title is The Man from Nowhere.

[The Man from Nowhere OST] Mad Soul Child "Dear"



Meanwhile, SM Town's main body has arrived in France. This old fanboy cracked me up lol



Fancams at Charles de Gaulle airport

This post has been edited by doggyji: Jun 9 2011, 07:08 AM

[KochiGachi]

French fans are going crazy when Kpop stars landed at Charles de Gaulle Airport
http://news.nate.com/view/20110609n04244

[SWE]

I'm trying to absorb some Korean culture here in Sweden, but its hard to get some news or any type of updates of new stuff here.
Also... Pop music is not my thing in general. But there is of course some really good produced Korean music that I found.
I like Seo Taiji 7th issue. He's a really good composer. Loveholic is cute.

Can you guys recommend something similar?

What about electric/club music?

TIA

[doggyji]

^ Check these channels when you have time. There are loads of videos.

Fluxus Music YouTube Channel
OrienKorean YouTube Channel

Make sure you check out my bias Jaurim lol

This post has been edited by doggyji: Jun 10 2011, 06:11 PM

[SWE]

^ Awesome!!! This is soo nice ^^

Thanks! I'm definitely gonna dig some more of Jaurim ^^ sounds good!

[KochiGachi]

I'm trying to absorb some Korean culture here in Sweden, but its hard to get some news or any type of updates of new stuff here.
Also... Pop music is not my thing in general. But there is of course some really good produced Korean music that I found.
I like Seo Taiji 7th issue. He's a really good composer. Loveholic is cute.

Can you guys recommend something similar?

What about electric/club music?

TIA

allkpop.com is where you get translated updates from Korean celebrity world.


Osaka K-pop event
http://youtu.be/9cJO5oB-LUw

This post has been edited by KochiGachi: Jun 9 2011, 06:17 PM

[KochiGachi]

Great dancer
국내 최고 여성팝퍼 Funky Lia
http://youtu.be/3aKgXXIV6ns
국내에선 말도 필요없고 세계적으로도 인정받는 김혜랑 aka Funky Lia
이효리, 소녀시대 효연, MissA 민 등 춤을 가르쳤음.