June 11th, 2016

Alright the kpop song featurings for today are!!!!!

Good For You - Eric Nam

IF You - Big Bang

Mamacita - Super Junior

IOI Highlight!

Normally I don't do profiles or highlights of groups until they are at least 4 years old, and then I do a throwback on their entire career. BUT IOI is a project group that won't last longer than a year so I decided that I would do a profile for them!

Debuted: 2016
Group Number: 11
Company: YMC Entertainment

Lim Nayoung

Birthday: December 18, 1995

Height: 171 cm

Weight: 50 kg

Position: Leader, Main Rapper, Lead Dancer, Vocalist

Notes: Pledis Trainee, auditioned for JYP three times, writes lyrics

Kim Chungha

Birthday: February 9, 1996

Height: 161 cm

Weight: 44 kg

Position: Main Dancer, Lead Vocolist, Rapper

Notes: M&H Trainee, Ex-JYP Trainee, Auditioned for YG, lived in Texas for Eight Years

Kim Sejeong

Birthday: August 28, 1996

Height: 164 cm

Weight: 48 kg

Position: Main Vocolist

Notes: Jellyfish Trainee, previously on K-pop Star 2, worked as a fitting model

Jung Chaeyeon

Birthday: December 1, 1997

Height: 166 cm

Weight: 49 kg

Position: Visual, Vocalist

Notes: MBK Trainee, Part of Girl Group DIA

Zhou Jieqiong

Birthday: December 16, 1998

Height: 166 cm

Weight: 47 kg

Position: Lead dancer, Visual, Vocalist

Notes: Pledis Trainee, from China

Kim Sohye

Birthday: July 19, 1999

Height: 163 cm

Weight: 48 kg

Position: Vocalist, Rapper

Notes: Redline Trainee, Actress

Yu Yeonjung

Birthday: August 3, 1999

Height: 167 cm

Weight: 52 kg

Position: Main Vocalist

Notes: Starship Trainee, Ex-SM Trainee

Choi Yoojung

Birthday: November 12, 1999

Height: 159 cm

Weight: 44 kg

Position: Lead Rapper, Lead Dancer, Lead Vocolist

Notes: Fantagio Trainee, Writes lyrics

Kang Mina

Birthday: December 4, 1999

Height: 162 cm

Weight: 48 kg

Position: Lead Dancer, Vocalist

Notes: Jellyfish Trainee

Kim Doyeon

Birthday: December 4, 1999

Height: 170 cm

Weight: 50 kg

Position: Visual, Vocalist

Notes: Fantagio Trainee

Jeon Somi

Birthday: March 9, 2001

Height: 168 cm

Weight: 48 kg

Position: Lead dancer, Lead Vocalist, Rapper, Face, Maknae

Notes: JYP Trainee, participated in sixteen, born in Canada, Dutch Father-Korean Mother

IOI debuted on May 4, 2016 with their mini album Chrysalis which featured the title track, "Dream Girls" as well as the song "Crush" from Produce 101 finale.

After promoting together it was revealed on May 27, 2016 that the girls will start promoting as sub units and solos.

Following this announcement members Kim Sejeong, Kang Mina, Yu Yeunjung and Jung Chaeyeon would be returning to their own companies. Sejeong and Mina have debuted in girl group gugudan while Chaeyeon has rejoined girl group DIA for their June comback. Yu Yeunjung will become the 13th member of girl group Cosmic Girls.

The rest of the members will continue promoting as IOI's subunit with the release of a second album.

I will continue to update further on this group...also Chungha has the same birthday as me :O.....

IOI's subunit consisting of Lim Nayoung, Kim Chungha, Pinky, Kim Sohye, Choi Yoojung, Kim Doyeon, and Somi have released their new single, "Whattta Man (Good a Man)", on August 9th. The song is inspired by Linda Lyndell's What A Man and choreographed by Chungha.

On October 14th, 2016, music video for "Very Very Very" was released. This title track is for their second and final full album "Miss Me?" and features the whole group. The song was composed by JYP and he also oversaw the music video production.

It has been revealed that this album is their final promotions together before disbanding. The trainees will return to their respective agencies and groups after this.
The disbandment date has been set for January 31st, they will have a solo concert entitled Time Slip and final promotions before disbanding.

On January 17th they released their final comeback single "Downpour", a ballad written by Seventeen's Woozi.

June 7th - G.NA Throwback!

In light of the recent scandals, I thought I would look back at G.NA's career. She was a great singer that just lost the limelight. I hope that she will still be able to continue singing after what has happened and if not...well let's appreciate what she has done so far.

Debuted: 2010
Group Number: Solo
Company: None (Ex-member of Good Entertainment and Cube Entertainment)

G.NA

Birthday: September 13, 1987

Height: 168 cm

Weight: 47 kg

Notes: Currently Embroiled in a Prostitution Scandal

Originally, G.NA was supposed to debut as the leader of a girl group by  Good Entertainment in 2007 but plans fell through when Good Entertainment started having financial troubles. All member left the company to join other companies. G.NA signed under Cube Entertainment and released a duet with Rain entitled "If You Want A Lover/ Things I Want To Do When I Have A Lover" in 2010.

She also debuted with her first mini album "Draw G's First Breath". The song "Black and White" from this album became a hit in 2011.

Her second mini album entitled "Top Girl" released in 2011 didn't do quite as well, peak charting at 4th place.

In 2012, her third mini album entitled, "Bloom", did a little better with hit song "2HOT".

In 2013, she released her fourth mini album "Beautiful Kisses" had the title song "Oops" which featured BTOB's ilhoon along with members of CLC and other trainees in the music video.

In 2014, G.NA released her single "Pretty Lingerie", G.NA's popularity had declined massively.

In 2015, G.NA joined variety girl group Chamsonyeo from Hitmaker that labelmate Yook Sungjae had previously joined. The group which includedYoungji (Kara), Lizzy (After School) and Sohyun (4minute) released the song "Magic Words".

Despite her achievements, many fans felt like G.NA was being kept in the closet and not promoted well. G.NA ultimately decided to leave Cube Entertainment when her contract expired in March 2016. Shortly after she became involved in a prostitution scandal.

June 6th, 2016

I haven't done this for awhile but let's have a song of the day!

L.I.E. - EXID

No Oh Oh - CLC

Dope - BTS

Pentagon Maker

After getting really into Produce 101 of course I have to get hook into Cube's newest boy group survival show???(pending) Pentagon Maker.

So I thought I should do a featuring on the boys and thoughts about each of them.
Sorry I haven't posted for awhile but school has been hella hectic currently.

Jo Jinho

Birthday: April 17, 1992

Height: 168 cm

Weight: 52 kg

Position: Main Vocal

Notes: Ex-SM Trainee, speaks Chinese and English

I freaking love Jinho. His massive fanbase is well deserved. This guy has been training for EIGHT years and definitely deserves to debut! His vocals are just to die for. Can we also talk about his English skills? I loved his performance as part of team Kino in round 1. I don't like Justin Bieber but that song was great recovered by Jinho.

Lee Hwitaek
Stage name: Hui

Birthday: August 28, 1993

Height: 173 cm

Weight: 57 kg

Position: Leader

Notes: Auditioned at JYP and Won First for Vocals in 2010

Hui has that mischievous leader quality that is very similar to Eunkwang. I think he will be a very good leader and he has amazing vocal abilities. Sometimes I feel that his ideas for showcasing his skills, whether dancing or vocal, are lacking. He seems to like to be unique at the cost of losing some of the essential main points of the song. This is something he can work on. I'm looking forward to what he will do in the future.

Yang Hongseok

Birthday: April 17, 1994

Height: 180 cm

Weight: 64 kg

Position: Vocalist

Notes: Ex-YG Trainee, competed in Mix-and-Match, speaks Chinese and English

Hongseok seems a little bit reserved, probably because this is his second survival show and from what I heard he had some evil editing done by Mnet. This might be why he is a little afraid to show himself. Either way his motherly nature makes him very adorable. I feel like his vocals and dance are a little weak compared to some of the others but his recent 1 on 1 changed that a bit for me. Either way I hope he doesn't fail again, I seriously doubt it with the voting of his previous fans, and I look forward to see what he can bring to the group in the future. P.S. he looks sexy in glasses.

Kim Hyojung
Stage name: E'Dawn

Birthday: June 1, 1995

Height: 174 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Position: Main Rapper

Notes: Auditioned for JYP final round 2012

Haven't seen much from Edawn yet. He seems to be very skilled at rapping but I don't think he faired well taking the leadership role for that one round. I don't think the missions so far have shown much of his talent and his personality seems pretty reserved. I guess I have to wait and see what he's like. Very Junhyung'ish in his silent composer swag style.

Ko Shinwon

Birthday: December 11, 1995

Height: 184 cm

Weight: 68 kg

Position: vocalist

Notes: short-tempered

Again another member that hasn't really shine on the show. We've rarely seen his skills although he does seem to be hilariously and easily afraid of things. We do know that he's very skilled at the piano and even composes some of his own songs. He seems to fit into that talented, mystery man vibe. Also we know that he has a short-temper which was enjoyable to watch when the members teased him.

Yeo Changgu
Stage name: YeoOne

Birthday: March 27, 1996

Height: 179 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Position: Vocalist

Notes: Previously modeled with Hyuna

Changgu seems like a caring sweet heart. He has a very nice vocal tone and seems to be the more intelligent, confident one. He has some natural leadership qualities and gives off a very knowledgeable vibe. Also I ship him with Yanan hardcore. He's already amassed himself a good fanbase too.

Yanan

Birthday: October 25, 1996

Height: 186 cm

Weight: 70 kg

Position: Vocalist

Notes: From China, Traditional Chinese Instrumenta

The underdog of the show, Yanan is a cutey. He calls himself stupid all the time and has his own catchphrase "annyeong chingudeul" Even though he only started with a score of 2 in vocal and rap his vocal tone is actually very sweet and nice to listen to. His cute adventures are also adorable to watch. He's definitely whittled his way into my heart.

Adachi Yuto

Birthday: January 23, 1998

Height: 182 cm

Weight: 63 kg

Position: Rapper

Notes: From Japan

Known to be the emotionless one, when he cried from video message from his mother my nuna heart leapt forward. I wanted to hug the poor baby. I've always felt his deep rapper voice was very charming and I think the kpop scene is lacking some Japanese idols. His emotionless makes his smile very charming. A Leo 2.0 but with more emotions. I can't wait to see him grow and I really hope he gets to debut for his and his mother's sake.

Kang Hyunggu
Stage Name: Kino

Birthday: January 27, 1998

Height: 177 cm

Weight: 62 kg

Position: Main Dancer, Vocalist

Notes: Choreographs

Kino is a sweet-heart and I never realized how young he was because he was always more mature than the other maknaes. His choreographing and natural leadership skills are great. I can't wait to see more from him. I can already forsee that he will be the Kikwang 2.0 with the hordes of fangirls.

Jung Wooseok

Birthday: January 31, 1998

Height: 188 cm

Weight: Unknown

Position: Rapper, Maknae

Notes: Dubbed the Giant Maknae

What can I say, I have a thing for Maknae's. He's the giant maknae. He's cute and hilarious and is definitely going down the evil maknae route with his height. (what is up with cube and having the maknae's be the tallest member?) Anyways, his rapping skills are great too and I think that I can't wait to see him grow and mess with his hyungs.

They debuted on October 10th of 2016 with a banging song titled Gorilla!

April 30th! - FtIsland Throwback!

For Valentine's day I was going to do a throwback to the band F.T.Island but I got busy being lonely so I'm doing it today!

Debuted: 2007
Group Number: 5 members
Company: FNC Entertainment

Choi Junghoon

Birthday: March 7, 1990

Height: 178 cm

Weight: 61 kg

Position: Leader, Guitarist, Pianist, Bassist

Notes: Also Composes for F.T. Island

Lee Hong Ki

Birthday: March 2, 1990

Height: 176 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Position: Lead Vocalist, Visual

Notes: Originally a child actor, Hong Ki continues to act in many series. Well known for his role as Jeremy in You're Beautiful

Lee Jae Jin

Birthday: December 17, 1991

Height: 177 cm

Weight: 58 kg

Position: Bass Guitarist

Notes: Acts in various TV series, ex-host of Kpop Planet alongside Btob's Hyunsik and Mamamoo's Hwasa

Song Seung Hyun

Birthday: August 21, 1992

Height: 180 cm

Weight: 60 kg

Position: Vocalist, Main Rapper, Guitarist

Notes: Replaced Oh Won Bin and also acts

Choi Min Hwan

Birthday: November 11, 1992

Height: 171 cm

Weight: 55 kg

Position: Drummer, Maknae

Notes: Acts in various series and Musicals

Ex Members:

Oh Won Bin

Birthday: March 26, 1990

Height: 181 cm

Weight: 62 kg

Position: Former Guitarist

Notes: Signed under a new Label, Won Bin has released Solo Albums and continues to act

F.T. Island debuted on June 7, 2007 with the song Love Sick from their album Cheerful Sensibility.

Also the dramatic song Thunder

There second Korean album titled Colorful Sensibility released in August 2008 featured songs such as After Love

In their follow up epilogue album that year entitled Colorful Sensibility Part Two, they released the dramatic song Heaven

In 2009 Oh Won Bin decided to leave the group and was replaced by FNC then-trainee Song Seung-hyun. They then released the song Bad Woman from their first mini album Jump Up.

In the same year they released their third album Cross & Change with the music video for I Hope. (This is around the time I started liking them)

This same year while members Hong Ki and Song-Hyeun were away, the remaining members dubbed FT Triple released a single entitled Love Letter with bassist Lee Jaejin as the main vocalist.

After becoming more popular abroad, FT Island returned to Korea in August 2010 to release mini album Beautiful Journey with title song Love Love Love

After gaining extreme popularity in both Taiwan and Japan, so much so they were named the highest earning artists of 2010, they returned to Korea with a mini album named Return in 2011 and a fast-paced rock song called Hello Hello

For 2012, they released fourth mini album Grown-Up and title song Severely. The album sold out in ten days.

That same year they released their Fourth Studio Album, Five Treasure Box, with title song I Wish.

As thanks to their fans in 2013 they released their mini album Thanks To filled with self composed songs including Memory composed by Hongki.

Later that year they released their fifth mini album The Mood with title song Madly.

In 2015 after a long hiatus they released their first fully self-composed album I Will with title song Pray.

Later that year Lee Hongki had a solo debut with Korean Mini Album FM302 and title song Insensible with a music video featuring Park Shin Hye who he had previously work with on You're Beautiful.

April 29th, 2016

Ok so it might seem like I haven't been active but there are a lot of unpublished posts that I'm just finishing up. But I decided to go back to doing my daily-ish kpop recommendations...

Mansae - Seventeen

With Seventeen's new comeback I decided to rewatch this old bop.

Stitches (Cover) - Eric Nam Ft. Sungha Jung

Eric Nam's voice is always amazing combined with Sungha Jung's amazing guitar skills, honestly this new company is doing him so much better than before.

Domino Game - Kiss & Cry

It's so unfortunate that this power house had to disband. This is still one of my favourite songs to this day. Luckily one member has joined a new group so hopefully she will find more success there.

Just choosing three songs is so difficult each time I do this I remember other songs I want to add. For example some new comebacks and other underated songs/performances.