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March 31, 2012

What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Stronger

I will tribute this post to American Idol Season 11's finalist who was eliminated yesterday, Han Heejun.

Heejun is a Korean guy and he is an extremely funny guy. Everything he does make me laugh. And he's not only funny, he has talent as well. He has such a journey on American Idol, especially the last 3 weeks before his elimination.

He auditioned with Michael Bolton's How Am I Supposed To Live Without You. He brought Jennifer Lopez to tears and earned the golden tickets.

He performed some more songs and made it to the Top 13. And the drama starts here.
At the Top 11 week, he performed Right Here Waiting by Richard Marx. But it didn't really work with his voice.

Disappointed by his performance, he decided to break out and performed My Life by Billy Joel the following week. It was very entertaining for me, but not for the judges, especially Steven Tyler. He stated that Heejun seemed not serious about the whole competition. It's true that his vocal is a mess though. And he ended up in the Bottom 2 with Erica Van Pelt who was going home that night.

Receiving such a harsh comment from Steven Tyler made Heejun realized that he has made many people down. With "I can no more let anyone down" in mind, Heejun brought us such a beautiful performance, which brought the judges to give him a standing ovation. He performed Donny Hathaway's A Song for You and the judges happily said: "Finally the Heejun we selected came back to us tonight!"

However, he was in the Bottom 3 with Hollie Cavanagh and Skylar Laine. It was revealed later that he received the lowest numbers of vote. He left after he did such a beautiful performance.

It's funny how he stayed when he did a terrible job, but he went home when he did a great job. However to me, it seems like everything that happened for the last 3 weeks makes him strong to receive the fact that he was eliminated from the show.

First, he was disappointed by his performance. It makes him thought that he wanted to show something different, to show the world who he really is. Unfortunately, it didn't turn out really well. You can say that it was the worst point of his journey on American Idol. However, the one who make him realized was that worst point. I believe that "that worse point" is the one that makes him able to do such a beautiful performance in the last song he performed.

It's true that he went home in the end, BUT if he left at his worst point, what do you think will happen to him? What will happen to you if you're in his position? But God gave him one more chance. And when he used that chance wisely, even though he went home, he went home with a relieved feeling. Those kind of feelings that said: I did my best. I even received a standing ovation.

He went home with pride, not shame. I believe everything that happened in his journey on American Idol Season 11 is a lesson for him and for all of us. Just like his favorite quotes, "All For God, All By God."

Talking about this makes me remember American Idol Season 1's winner Kelly Clarkson's song titled Stronger.

Anyway, I wish all the best for Han Heejun, since this is not the end for him. It's a new beginning. He said on his twitter that he's going to try out for America's Next Top Model (lol). Well that's not the new beginning that I'm talking about, but well.. He's Han Heejun after all. You can browse his twitter @HHanAI11 to see that funny side of him. You'll love it.





And for the bonus:

[MUSIC] Great Songs

I've been listening to some songs these days.. And those songs are just great. The lyrics are beautiful and the voices are awesome. I'll share some to you guys.

1. Eric Benet - Never Want To Live Without You

This song tells you about a man who is --just like the title-- can't live without the girl he really loves. And he wants to live with this girl forever, until the day he will leave this world. Eric Benet sings this song with his amazing vocal and he made this song to its fullest!

2. Lionel Richie - I Call It Love

Another great love songs by Lionel Richie. "Baby I don't know what love is, maybe I'm a fool. I just know what I'm feeling and it's all because of you." What else do I need to say? Lol.

3. All 4 One - I Can Love You Like That

The video's quality might be so bad, but their vocal's quality are the best. This is an old song, so please forgive me that I can't found a better quality video.
All 4 One. What should I say about them? Their harmonies, OMG I just love them. And this song's lyrics are the sweetest ever. It goes like: I can love you like the Prince Charming loves Cinderella and like Romeo loves Juliet. See?

4. Mariah Carey ft. Boys II Men - One Sweet Day

It released at 1996 and it has been 16 years. Yet this song still feels so beautiful. I already know this song for a long time, but I listened to it again when one of American Idol Season 11's contestants sang this song. So after that, I listen to the real version of Mariah Carey and this song is just...beautiful. The lyrics show hopes and the vocals are flawless.

5. Keren Ann - Not Going Anywhere

I don't really know who she is, but I love this song. And this is the best for a lullaby. Her vocal, it's just sweet and it blends very well with the melody of the guitar. "People come and go and walk away, but I'm not going anywhere."

Maybe that's all for now. I hope you can enjoy these songs as much as I do!

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[MUSIC] American Idol Season 11

Another great performances presented by our American Idol Season 11 TOP 9. This week's theme is idol. So the contestants sang a song from their idols. It's quite a crazy night, almost all the contestants are doing great. The judges are giving a standing ovation again and again. I really love this season.

Colton Dixon did a great job with Lighthouse - Everything. He sang it in a very beautiful yet touching way. Especially when he sings the lyrics: "How can I stand here with you and not be moved by you.."
He always gives a consistent performance. I really hope he can win the title. He's definitely my favorite.


Skylar Laine, performing Gunpower and Lead by Miranda.

Han Hee-jun is back! Welcome back! That was what the judges said.
Hee-jun sang A Song For You by Donny Hathaway. He did a great job. His vibration is just so beautiful. His performance wasn't perfect, but it was very beautiful. Steven Ty warned him last week because he seemed like he isn't serious about the whole competition. He was in the bottom 2 last week. But today, he proved that he deserves to be on that stage.
Unfortunately, his journey ends here. I will miss you a lot, Heejun. 


Hollie Cavanagh sang Carrie Underwood's Jesus Take The Wheel. I love her voice.


DeAndre Brackensick with Sometimes I Cry by Eric Benet.  His voice is such a unique. And his performance is just outstanding. He made me and my mother fall into his performance and we were just like ''WOW''.


Jessica Sanchez sang Beyonce's Sweet Dreams. Her ending was really beautiful. I think she's one of the strongest competitor this season.


Phillip Phillips is so cool tonight! He performed Still Rainin' by Jonny Lang with his guitar. His style of singing is cute, isn't it? It is his charm though. My friend love him so much. He still gives that carefree feelings. Watching his performance is refreshing and really entertaining.


Joshua Ledet performed Mariah Carey's Without You. People used to avoid songs from singers with big voice such as Mariah Carey but he did a great job! He has a big voice. He got emotional but it did him justice. His performance is awesome. He pushed everything to its limit and did his best.


Elise Testone sang Whole Lotta Love by Led Zeppelin.

And they did some special performances that night.
Colton Dixon, Elise Testone and Phillip Phillips brought us some Stevie Nicks medley titled: Landslide, Edge of Seventeen and Don't Stop.


DeAndre Brackensick, Han Hee-jun and Joshua Ledet brought us some Michael Jackson medley titled: Lady In My Life, Rock With You and Pretty Young Thing a.k.a P.Y.T.


Last but not least, Hollie Cavanagh, Skylar Laine and Jessica Sanchez brought us some Madonna medley titled: Like a Prayer, Borderline and Express Yourself.


There were special performances at the elimination show by Nicki Minaj and the one and only, American Idol Season 10's winner, Scotty McCreery!

March 28, 2012

[MUSIC] IU - Last Fantasy

I'm gonna share a great song, I really love the singer and I love the song as well. It is IU - Last Fantasy.
Her nickname is "Nation' Little Sister" and she is an icon in Korea. She hits Korea with her cute, innocent image. But she's turning to 20 soon. 20 years old in Korea means she's an adult.
This song titled Last Fantasy, doesn't it? So you can say this is a Last Fantasy that she can has.
She'll keep releasing another fantasies, but it will be different as she's growing older and being more mature.

Here's the official MV. Check this out!


And here's the English translation of the lyrics: credit goes to pleiadestar5.blogspot.com
I had a good dream, more beautiful than any flower
At the cold wind, I pull up the blankets
And I open my eyes and it is today
At some point, the seasons have changed

The blue sky and the pieces of clouds
I drew them however I wanted at that place
I wonder if we will meet again
Will you come to me again?

Faraway things always look beautiful
I wonder what the closely approached world will show me
I still have many fears and am still young
If it's you, can I lean on you?
Will you open your heart a bit more?
Don't you need someone?

Like me?

Has this ever happened to you -
As if you've slept for a long time,
The air feels different than yesterday
And for some reason, the day feels strange
For some reason, everything feels strange

My mornings are nights to some others
At that natural truth,
I don't know why I get so lonely, so sad

Faraway things always look beautiful
I wonder what the closely approached world will show me
I still have many fears and am still young
If it's you, can I lean on you?
Will you open your heart a bit more?
Don't you need someone?

Just like me?

My last fantasy, forever in my heart

If only I can fly, I would fly to you
But I believe in the meaning of my dream last night
There are still a lot of things I don't know
But I can open that door and walk out
Will you patiently wait for me?
Pray for me that I won't fall
Believe in me

Beautiful, isn't it? I wish all the best for IU. 

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March 27, 2012

[K-DRAMA] Operation Proposal

INFO:
  • Title: 프로포즈 대작전 / Peu-ro-po-jeu Dae-jak-jeon
  • Genre: Romance, fantasy
  • Episodes: 16
  • Broadcast network: TV Chosun
  • Related TV shows: Proposal Daisakusen 
SYNOPSIS:
Kang Baek Ho realizes that he is in love with his best friend, Ham Yi Seul, on the day of her wedding to another man. He travels back in time to various events of their lives hoping to change the outcome of their relationship. Will Baek Ho be able to change the course of their future?

CAST:
  • Yoo Seung Ho as Kang Baek Ho
  • Park Eun Bin as Ham Yi Seul
    • No Jung Ui as young Ham Yi Seul
  • Lee Hyun Jin as Kwon Jin Won
  • Go Kyung Pyo as Song Chan Wook
  • Park Young Seo as Joo Tae Nam
  • Kim Ye Won as Yoo Chae Ri
  • Lee Doo Il as Jo Kook Dae
  • Park Jin Joo as Jo Jin Joo
  • Lee Eung Kyung as Oh Jung Rim
  • Moon Chun Shik as Yoo Byul Nam
  • Joo Jin Mo as Ham Sung Hoon
  • Go In Bum as Oh Tae Bum
  • Lee Dal Hyung
credits to: DramaWiki
SUBTITLE:
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