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Week In Review: Sasaeng Sells EXO Undies, Nicole, Hwayoung & More

A lot of the things that are going around the K-Pop world are either too repetitive to continually release article after article explaining my frustration, not that abundant in articles and information, in my opinion, to write multiple paragraphs about the issue or just simply too boring to post a blog post for you guilty scoundrels to read while hiding under your bed to recover from your recent fapping exercise. Therefore, to kind of wrap things up and to just cover all the topics at once, I want to write this post to just sum up my frustrations for your guys to read. If you want to comment below your take on just one of the many topics I discuss, do so as I love reading comments and love seeing your take on things regardless of it's all of the stuff I discuss or just a simple sentence.

Sasaengs Sells EXO Undies

Bitches ain't shit and they ain't sayin' nuthin

You heard it from me, folks. A crazy ass sasaeng fan snuck into EXO's dorm specifically for D.O.'s undergarmets, obtained those undergarments and resorted to selling those undergarments online for only $10 USD cash aka barely any moolah as well as hair stands on the undergarments. Not only that, the crazy ass bitch is planning to sneak into the dorm again to obtain Sehun's undergarments and sell that, as well.

I'm tired of talking about EXO, from the numerous articles we have already posted about their fuckery, it's plain and simple--EXO is in some real deep shit. I mean, sasaengs gaurantee money, yes. But sasaengs also gaurantee emotional distress, torment, paranoia and anything else that's bad.

Nicole

Glamorous and she knows it.

So, if you have been alive for the past few months, you would have known that KARA first fucked up, KARA second lost two members then KARA third had Nicole look for another company. As seen on the poll on the sidebar of the website, a lot of people think that KARA really doesn't have that much of a chance. Now will Nicole have a chance? I wouldn't say she has much but she probably could have a small tremor of hope.

I mean, here's the thing:
She didn't leave with a brutal, huge scandal like T-ara's Ahreum who's still looked on by the Korean public years after the bullying scandal therefore, there's not much of a public push for her to continue the next step fo her career whether it's as a solo singer or in acting.
And she's not much of a singer. Nor is she a phenomenal dancer. Her role in KARA was mainly the rapper and let's be honest, a baby could have taken her place and no one would have noticed the difference since her rapping was subpar.

With that being said, Nicole, in my opinion, doesn't have much of a chance without KARA. And being that she left KARA with her previous holding company, DSP Media, apparently wanting nothing to do with her, in my eyes, she seems screwed.

Hwayoung

Twerk. Team.

As mentioned before, Hwayoung has had the Korean public following her since the day she left bombastically from T-ara. Maybe she's not the best rapper (the position she held in T-ara) but hey, the public loves her and she apparently is pretty enough to go into acting (shouldn't acting be more about skill and not how good you loo--nevermind). I have nothing against it. Good job, Hwayoung. Make mama proud.

Ga In Fxxk U

Let's be honest--why is the song called fuck you and she openly says fuck you in the teaser. I mean, the song will probably be pretty good because it's Ga In but damn, how are the announcers/MCs of music programs going to announce her win if she actually does pull it to the top? No offense, Ga In, but in my opinion, that kind of title was sort of... attention-seeking? In before the pitch forks of Ga In fans. I'm not a hater, just an opinionater.

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Weekly Wrapup - 24/11/13

Welcome to the next edition of weekly wrap-up, better a day late then never! Another week has passed, and out of everything that happened this week, MAMA 2013 which took place in Hong Kong was the most prominent kpop feature for me. But of course, there were several notable kpop news / controversies arising back in Korea as well. Without further ado, here's bringing to you a wrap-up of the juicy bits of kpop that happened in the past week!

News of the Week - WGM Controversy

Photo Credits http://onehallyu.com/index.php?/topic/10989-naeun-and-taemin-being-perfect/

There were 2 controversies surrounding WGM, specifically the Taeun couple. Firstly, Naeun was believed to have cursed Taemin on the show, but this was later denied by representatives who said that it was not her, but a staff member ho cursed. Since her name is now cleared, all is well so may bygones be bygones.

The second controversy was what caught my attention - WGM was accused of being scripted. We've often heard of variety shows accused of being scripted, with shows such as Running Man being past victims. I personally feel that variety shows to some extent do need to be scripted. It is the script that holds the variety show together, establishing the grounds upon which the cast can build entertainment value upon, to attract viewers. I'm not a big fan of WGM, but I've seen how scripting has worked in Running Man, where guests are purposefully paired with the main cast by the PDs, and I do agree with the Running Man team for grouping them together, because their interactions and chemistry throughout the show as a team provided much entertainment worth for me. Humans are humans and not everyone clicks well with each other, so I don't blame it on the PDs for not letting the groupings be done randomly. Some examples of successful groupings including the Park Myungsoo, Kim Jong Kook and Haha trio in episode 168, and the Yoo Jaesuk and Girls' Day trio in episode 162. Ultimately, variety shows need to rake in the viewers ratings so there has to be some script to hold it all together.

However, it is different in the case of WGM, as the show was seemingly scripted line by line, and that is kind of over the top. It now potentially restricts character and relationship development, as the cast cannot make spontaneous puns/jokes which can be much funnier than preplanned ones.Personally, I feel that given the extent of the scripting, the situation is likely to not be this straightforward. (I mean, line by line, seriously?) Maybe the Taemin and Naeun couple isn't really working out and the production team has to take such measures to allow the show to proceed? No one knows, but I think that we should not slam a variety show for being scripted just because it is. It is too simplistic a way of looking at the entertainment world, which is a tough and extremely competitive one.

News of the Week - Loen Entertainment taking over Starship Entertainment

Photo Credits: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LOEN_Entertainment

Loen Entertainment (home to IU, Sunny Hill, History, Fiestar, Zia) is revealed to be trying to buy over Starship Entertainment (home to Sistar, K. Will, Sistar, Boyfriend, Mad Clown). We'll see where this goes.

Event of the Week - MAMA 2013

Photo Credits: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d7MHj-1Uf_s

Song / Video of the Week - Missing You by 2NE1

I find Missing You by 2NE1 to be really moving and heartwrenching. And I appreciate it even more because it's sung by 2NE1, where their rich voices can really give the song that added dimension it needs to arouse hearts. Do check out the review done on this song by Tiffany here.

Picture of the Week - Relive MBLAQ's Hello Baby

Photo Credits http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/11/mblaqs-babies-come-visit-them-at-their-concert#axzz2licOopNx

The stars of MBLAQ's Hello Baby (2012, 5th season of Hello Baby), Lauren, Leo and Dayoung, recently visited their dads backstage at their Seoul tour. It's truly great to see their ties lasting longer than scripted.

What to Look Forward To - EXO's Showtime

Photo Credits: https://twitter.com/EXO_SHOWTIME

EXO has been on active on variety and radio shows since debut, having been on Immortal Song, Weekly Idol, Sukira, Shim Shim Ta Pa and Volume Up to name a few. For the first time, they'll be having their first solo variert show, EXO's Showtime with member Chanyeol as MC. What will you get when you put 12 good-looking boys of diverse personalities (some talkative, quiet, clumsy, quirky, childish, playful, adorable etc) on a variety show? We'll find out soon - EXO's showtime will air on MBC's every1, starting Nov 28.

What to Look Forward To - Hyorin's Solo Debut

Photo Credits: http://hallyuuk.com/sistars-hyorin-in-london/

Hyorin (the diva, leader and vocal prowess of Sistar) will finally be making her solo debut. Teasers for title track Lonely have been released and they definitely do look promising, with her husky vocals shining through! Her album is slated to be released this week so do keep all eyes on her.

Cover Photo Credits: http://www.wonderfulgeneration.net/2013/11/fx-krystal-marie-claire-december-2013-pictures.html

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Weekly Wrap-up Returns

It has been a really long time, but weekly wrap-ups are finally back, hopefully better than before. Some changes would be that instead of touching on many things, we zoom in on a few ones - basically choosing depth over breadth. It will also be more personal, and free-and-easy.It is still being experimented by me so comments are welcome!

This week, it wasn't so much the music or the entertainment that claimed the spotlight. Rather, as many of you would have known by now, it was the whole controversy surrounding Ailee and ex-boyfriend Daniel Lee regarding her nude photos being leaked online.

News of the Week - Ailee's Photos

Picture Credits http://picperfectparadise.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/ailee.jpg

To summarise how this whole controversy began in a few lines - 1) Ailee's nude photos revealed online. 2) Ailee's company YMC Entertainment acknowledges that it's Ailee in the photos + states that photos were taken as she was offered to be an underwear model but it turned out to be a scam and that Ailee had shared the photos with her ex-boyfriend Daniel Lee, who works in Allkpop and possibly the one that leaked those photos. 3) Allkpop denies so in response.

Honestly when I first saw the censored photos, I was extremely worried for Ailee's career. She is one promising artist with so much potential, and this could really damage her career, more importantly her self-esteem as a person. I myself have never really been a fan of Ailee, but it takes no genius to know how hurting and vulnerable she must have felt. It is also usually these sort of incidents that drive people to the edge, if you know what I mean. For those reasons, it was immensely heartening to know that Ailee still had so much support from all around, one party being her fans who trended #AileeWeSupportYou and #aileeansloveailee on twitter, the other party being several k-pop celebrities such as her well-known celebrity friend Amber of f(x) who unfollowed Allkpop on twitter after this incident. Reading through comments all around the net, it's not hard to find that many are rooting for Ailee, myself included.

Fortunately, things are looking up for Ailee and that is strangely so satisfying for me. Right when the photos were leaked, it would probably have been the hardest point in Ailee's life, but judging by where things are headed, all this might just end up to be another trial in her life, sharpening her and proving to the fans how strong she is.

On another note, I would like to give special mention to Dispatch here, because they have truly gained my respect for how they righteously rejected the photos when approached. Nude photos definitely can stir up quite a buzz, yet they chose not to because they cared for Ailee's ex-boyfriend and probably Ailee as well. They've got heart and this truly inspires me in this cold, mindless world.

News of the Week - Netizens worry about Ahreum

Event of the Week - MelOn Music Awards 2013

Picture Credits http://i1.ytimg.com/vi/1Qd2pSkUV0Q/maxresdefault.jpg

The MelOn Music Awards took place on 14 November and here are the list of winners. It's great to see SHINee winning artist of the year, for they have indeed worked really hard through 2013 with their song releases coming one after the other. EXO also proves to be a group that is rising fast, winning song of the year with their popular hit Growl and being within the top 10 artists.

Picture of the Week - Quirky Loveable GG

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Video of the Week - T.O.P. and GD's Music Videos

Taeyang released his music video for Ringa Linga last week, and this week we're treated to music videos by both GD (Who You) and T.O.P (Doom Dada). It was hard choosing between the 2, so here's the both of them, where I would consider both music videos to be unconventional in a sense. T.O.P's black-and-white music video was rather bizarre while GD's music video showcased him in a more down-to-earth and fun yet cool oppa image, a stark contrast from his typical eccentric looks. While Doom Dada has yet to grown onto me, I found Who You to be very catchy and enjoyable even on the first listen. It's really great to hear GD sing.

Song of the Week - Express 999

Straight off GG's alum I Got A Boy released early this year is this beautiful track that I would have otherwise missed had I not listened to their full album sometime this week. Express 999 starts out low, but immediately kicks up to an uplifting tune during the chorus which really surprises you on first listen yet draws you in to hit the replay button after the song ends.

In the Upcoming Week - MAMA 2013

Picture Credits http://www.myxph.com/photos/47823-1235204_716821971665884_1194318585_n.jpg

MAMA will be happening on 22 November (Friday). It will definitely be a great day where our idols shine and hopefully get an affirmation to their efforts throughout the year. There have also been speculations that 2NE1 might possibly have their comeback stage there! Meanwhile, do check out our MAMA predictions!

Cover Photo Credits http://images6.fanpop.com/image/photos/33200000/Happy-Birthday-Kyungsoo-exo-k-33282879-500-434.png

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