PRELUDE TO GIFS AND MINI CLIP COLLECTION (KPOP ONLY)

For every videos released, there would be tons of GIFS you'd see posted, especially if you follow a lot of fans too. I especially enjoy them (but don't misunderstand an HD photo shared is just as wonderful) but then GIFS are mostly cute, and very alive too! :D

Highlight's 1theK Live Video

Infinite's The Eye Performance

SungGyu's Performance - the part y'all want to see over and over! 

Infinite Sung Kyu's Clip taking a selca

Mini Clip of the Members in their Its Still Beautiful MV - Highlight

HIGHLIGHT has come(back)!!!

Highlight's name must be new to everyone in KPOP... They were called Beast before but Cube did not settle nor allow them to have the name as they separated from the said agency last year (2016). Highlight, composed of members Yoon Doo-joon, Yong Jun-hyung, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang, and Son Dong-woon is set out for this new beginning with a release of a new Album. 

Kudos to AroundUs Ent, because for a new company they sure did a great job with the promotions. Imagine we all get a teaser (almost) everyday. I have followed other kpop idols too and there was always a gap in the activities or releases(usually). 

Today (March 20) they release their title track and will be performing their self composed song. Just last March 13, they already gave us a preview of how wonderful this new album will be, and it has gotten every Beauties/Fans out their crying their heart out. It was really meaningful, actually... Knowing that something that has ended, something that you know is over... something that was painful can still be beautiful. Ah.. go watch the video yourself and be the judge. 

Highlight - Its Still Beautiful (Can You Feel It) 

Highlight - Plz Don't Be Sad (Can You Feel It) 

Also two days ago, we also had the teaser for the Title Track "Dont Frown". It was so nice! The concept was far from the EP they released just days before. :D I love this one too, and the dance would be so lit! I am sure even Non fans would enjoy and even dance to the beat. Funny though that the boys were actually wearing the Robe they used in Weekly Idol - where everyone thought was with the production of some sort. So it was really part of the video.

The Concept Photos released also gave out a very upbeat tone, with the colors you know how connected the videos are to the teasers, and even the album covers. 

So, You still haven't decided yet? Well I would still like to give you a couple more photos of Highlight Members. There are two versions so pick your choice. ;) I'd say get both, though! You'd be sure to get different sets of photos for each version anyway so why stress yourself out to think on which one to get? :) 

PS: Look at my Wooniverse, Dong Woon!! He is so freaking hot in this photo. This Solo photo of him sealed the deal between me and Highlight. haha (¬‿¬) He is just so beautiful himself that I just could not hold it in anymore. I thought's I could never stan someone like I did Infinite, But Highlight is just too wonderful to forgo. 

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AroundUs Ent         Twitter / Instagram / Facebook / HIGHLIGHT YOUTUBE CHANNEL

Yoon Doo Joon       Twitter / Instagram

Yong Jun Hyung     Twitter / Instagram

Yang Yo Seob        Twitter / Instagram

Lee Gi Kwang        Twitter / Instagram

Son Dong Woon     Twitter / Instagram

The Light(s) of my Path to the (South) Korean POP Road

Concerts are all beautiful, Fun, and Wonderful!!! 

The stage set up, props, the back drops... the lights... All these make up an artist's concert. All these when combined will make the event even more memorable. In KPOP, there are stuffs called cheering goods. These are usually Lightsticks - with a very distinct and unique design that is especially made for that particular group. 

With the number of KPOP idol groups, even colors matter - like when you see the color yellow, You know its FTISLAND, BigBang, Pearl Metal Gold for INFINITE or CNBLUE for Blue Lights and so on.  

There are the standard Lightsticks, the kind of Lightstick that one fandom member must have so he / she will have some  thing to hold on to when its concert time and wave it as they sing the song. Then there are also special lightsticks only available and is only sold during an event or a concert. The designs of these are, well of course related to the concert or event concept. =) 

Our Fandom, Infnite has the Yeobong, this Lightstick does not have that strong color so when blended with other fandoms in a year end concert, our lights would not shine as bright as the others. But the design of this lighstick is really pretty. There is the Infinite Logo - in 3D! Its always earned one of the beautiful Lightsticks in KPOP to this day. 

I have become a multi-fandom already. Its just that I support one more than the others. And well, I especially love to collect wonderful things and these lightsticks just amazes me. I love all the designs, and colors they have. and when light up all at the same time - they are really beautiful. :D 

Lightsticks do come in all forms, designs and sizes. I salute the companies and the designers of these. Its quite unique and some even have the design reflect the character of the idol group or their fandom name. 

As an iKonic, I also have the Konbat. Yah, it does look like a bat. Its colored in red with iKon's logo in it.It looks really bright though in darkness. Honestly, I do not know what YG was thinking when they created this But yeah, when holding on to it during the concert, its really easy on the hands.  

Winner's Lightstick is also nice, maybe because of its color - it is beautiful. But It is quite hard to open, takes a lot of patience to install batteries and it feels like it is going to break! 

Bigbang Crown is probably among the very popular Lightstick, You know that person holding that stick is a member of VIP right away - perhaps because BigBang is really popular not only in Korea, but all over the world. They have a Crown for a Lightstick - maybe to signify that they are indeed the kings. :D 

I was not yet a Beauty back then, So I was unable to get myself a Beauty (Rose) Lightstick. It is beautiful now that I think about it. I really should have gotten myself one when I had the chance as I was thinking even if I was not yet a fan. They do not sell it anymore now. =( 

Anyway, whatever the fandom color is, in the end... its still the same beautiful light ocean. Does not matter which design it is, when looked upon, its still the color that stands out and when held together, it is such a beautiful sight. 

In REALITY, Its STILL BEAUTIFUL

Every Little Thing(s) will make you think. It will all start so great, You are happy, you are so high with all sorts of emotions, following your favorite group and with all the photos, videos, shows and previews - You are excited about their new releases, their activity... You prepare to support, buy their albums, merchandise when its concert time, calendars when its year end... even buy some fansite goods. 

Then there will be times when its all so quiet, your boys have no activities - they are preparing for something, or something will happen when you have time to think about all those that you did, all those you purchased in support and you will feel what have I done? Where did I get all these from? What was I thinking? How in the world have I managed to all these goods.. and yeah, the money all went in here. 

There'll be times you will think oh these makes me so happy, but there are times like you would regret buying them as you should have tried harder to resist and seeing others have them in twitter or facebook will also make you regret not getting them. So its really such a dilemma. Being a Fangirl is such a hard life to live.

Well anyways, A lot of things will happen when you start to really follow one group...

First, There's the time issue, When the group you support have a comeback, its like going to be a full 2 weeks(at least of busy schedule and its hard to keep up and be updated with all that is happening over there in South Korea. You need time to watch all the music shows, you need time to vote for them and hope for them to win, you need time to stream their Music Video and also Stream in Music Sites, You need time to save and compile all the photos and GIFs and Videos that you have, You need a lot of time to watch and finish all the shows they have guested in.  Yup - TIME is one of the most crucial requirement when you start fangirling. 

Second, When there are a lot of things to do, there are a lot of things to BUY! Yeah you read it right. There is the Physical Album, most of the time, there is at least least two versions. Limited Version, and the regular version. Or there is a version of Black and White, Truth or False, Sense or Sensibility. Those kind of stuffs.  As if physical albums aren't enough, you also need to support them in their digital charts, You have got to have at least two mobile phones, one to stream for Melon - the Music App where digital counts the most when it comes to music shows and awards. So for you to help them to win in shows, you also have to pay at least $14.99 for the 30 day streaming with 30 MP3 downloads.  Naver Gives out free 120 or 80 passes, so at least this is free. Genie has a 10 pass free too valid for 3 days.  

When you are into this kind of things. The kind of love you give, the kind of support you do... You probably did not know how capable we are all of giving such attention to a group, or to a person and give with all our heart. I am able to say these, coz I have done all these, streaming, voting, anticipating...

This, really is just my rant probably. I'm just feeling a bit doiwn the past few days because as I have said, Mah boys INFINITE brought me into another world... I thought it is going to be a never ending Bliss. But they are the ones who brought me Back to the REALITY. I even thought of giving it all up coz I love Sung Gyu So much it hurts. Then I got to know HIGHLIGHT and after a couple of days, my emotional state was pushed aside. I was told that, whatever happens, IT's STILL BEAUTIFUL. 

King of Masked Singer: Dong Woon(Beast) and Hong Ki(FTIsland)

I just love to talk about my boys. Since I was new as a Beauty (Beast's Fandom) It is just nnow that I was getting to know them. Last night I saw that my Bias have sang in Masked Singer too! Oh this got me so excited. So here's their performances, and links to them in Youtube. Hope you enjoy them as much as I did. 

Just about two years ago, as I was starting out as a Primadonna, my Bias Lee Hongki of FTISLAND appeared in the show too, he was really so wonderful in there, singing Addicted to Love. his husky voice was so unique some panelists knew it was him already. It was just sad that he got eliminated in the first round. But this was good exposure for him though, at least they will remember our FTISLAND vocalist with a such a powerful voice. 

The performance before he was eliminated: 
Lee Hong Ki - Addicted to Love, King of Masked Singer

Performance after he revealed himself:
Lee Hong Ki - After Breaking Up

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As for my Bias in Beast (Highlight), I think Son Dong Woon got to the second round and was eliminated on his second performance battle. This is okay, though it was jut funny that his companions in the King of Masked Singer Panelists did not recognize him. (haha) He was one of them before and well they did not have a clue that it was actually him! 

The song was really wonderful, I liked it immediately and had it played way too much too, even as I write this blog entry. (◠‿◠)

Honestly, watching Beast's Music Videos, I kind of think Oh, my Woonieverse (this is what I call him by the way) only had one liners, or just aa bit or part in their songs... and his voice is not given that much attention (or maybe I was wrong?) But with the King of Masked Singer... Ohh his heavenly voice is beyond comparison. He's got such a wonderful voice and no doubt he got to step forward to another round. =) 

Son Dong Woon - Goodbye (with Alex)

Son Dong Woon - I'll Give You My Everything

Son Dong Woon Revealed and Interview 

Highlights of my Road to Oppas, este Kpop Idols

Okay Okay, So How did I get here, In the first place? :P 

I knew of Super Junior Before, I watch Korean Dramas, Download their OSTs if I happen to like the songs, but I never got into KPOP and never followed any Idol Groups... Well not until I watched You're Beautiful. This Korean Drama in 2012, I watched in 2015 when I was just bored! haha 

There was Jang Geun Seuk, Park Shin Hye... but that weird guy on the drums got me. He is not that handsome, he was just cute really - but because he is cute and funny, I searched him up as soon as I finished watching the KDrama. 

Lee HongKi - Yeah that was his name, not the second lead in this drama, but the third lead! hahaha Okay so He sure got me. It was theire Korean Comeback too during that time for Pray Era. Boy, was I surprised that he was in a Rock BAND!!! So Cool! Their name, was FTISLAND... uhmm not so catchy for an idol group but heck... He's cute and he's got one hell of a husky voice! 

So the song that I first watched by his group is I Confess - such a lovely song! Please take time to watch it here... FTISLAND - I CONFESS

I got recruited too, in an all Filipino FB Group, FTIPRI Philippines and so I came to know the FTISLAND as a group more, their members, their albums, and I found new friends too! 

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Fast forward to 2016, Right, a Primadonna, referred to me a song called Love Letter by Infinite. I immediately love this song and had it on repeat for months with other songs I listen to. I was sad that I did not look them up sooner or I would have watched them live in their Philippine concert that year =(  Because I remember it was around March, I was waiting for something at the office and so I suddenly remember, right i haven't watched a video of the Love Letter Song... 

Deym! I watched it, first pan of the camera to Sung Gyu and I am in love! I was soooo hooked right then and there. Its like I have loved him all my life. hahaha :D 

If FTISLAND got me to start listening to KPOP, INFINITE got me drowned in Kpop world and that is for sure.  Here is the INFINITE - LOVE LETTER  video.

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Okay, So another year passed, I was just minding my own time - browsing through Twitter.. and it just so happened someone I was following Re-tweeted this short video of the Parody of Goblin. I thought it was from Infinite, I watched it without reading the caption... and then there was this super handsome guy. Wow! I was so lovestruck. hehe He is so handsome - and He happens to be Dong Woon, from Beast, Now Highlight. 

I followed his instagram, and yeah, i knew Beast as I have listed to their song, Clenching my Fist Tight. But after seeing this less than a minute video, I feel I need to get to know them more. I'm glad someone I know was also getting to know them because she saw Jun Hyung too. I got to watch their Showtime as Beast and well it is just the right timing since they will comeback, or debut as a new group called HIGHLIGHT now. I am so excited for this!!! They also separated from their former agency and formed a new one, Around Us. They have been releasing teasers and schedules since last week and their new album will be so great, I am sure. Look how wonderful this poster of a teaser is...

So there, I checked out some songs, I like their song Ribbon from last year's album too, but I am so into this old song of theirs, OASIS. Its so sweet and it has a wonderful meaning too. 

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Okay, so in between I also watched iKON, these babies are so talented. They composed a lot of beautiful songs. These boys, the youngest probably amongst those I stan are so precious. haha They have a good relationship with each other, they love their work and i sure love how they are in the reality show they have been in, you can see the wonderful personalities they have. 

Also, When they sang this song, Long Time No See, I just have to have a copy of that song, and found it in Apple Music. haha I purchased it in a blink of an eye - I was so quick because these boys deserved it. With how hard they work, they deserve all the wonderful things! 

Fangirling is more than admiring your "IDOLS"

Fangirling is really more than following a group, it is more than buying albums, cds or photobooks or whatever merchandise there is... It is more than saving for a concert, in case they come to your country. It is more than meeting up, shouting, watching videos together, downloading and singing to their songs every time. Fangirling will teach you a lot of things, it is actually a way of life too. You plan for a comeback, you learn how to budget your money, your time and so on. 

If gives you a whole new experience, meeting new people that have the same interest as you, and getting to know them... being with them and sharing the same kind of passion when it comes to loving your bias group. 

As a Primadonna, I have become more giving, through charity projects. the more we share, I find it easier to give more. And all the more blessings come my way too. 

The First Project we were able to do as a Group is with Children's Joy foundation. We were able to donate a few bags, umbrellas, and school supplies to the kids and spent a nice time with them. Getting to know the kids and really chatting and talking with them, hoping that they will get these small gifts from us and be inspired and do the same when they grow up and be able to share themselves in the future. 

On the same year, we were also able to provide some special time with our dear Lolo and Lolas This project has put us on our feet though because we haven't got much funding for this, to be honest. Its just that, maybe God knows our hearts and he is always looking out for us. It is yet another successful charity event. And this one, moved our hearts - or at least mine. I have a mom who have had a lot of sacrifices because she worked hard for three of us siblings and seeing the grandma and grandpa left to the care of others, I really think how could children leave their parents just like this. ='( 

Whenever they see us, they would smile so lovingly and would never want to let go of our hands and would even be teary eyed - as if missing their family members and that they see their sons or daughters in us. 

Being friends with people from all walks of life, fan girls or not, students, employees... When people come together, We all can do great things, if we have one goal... all things are possible! 

Like what we always say - "Kaya natin to, Tayo pa ba?!"