Aww.. mblaq~ (모르겠어요) live!

Mblaq recently performed there follow-up to their song "Mona Lisa" with "I don't know" on Mnet's M! Countdown.
And they showed off their cute charms! Video

I was excited to see this because I am sort of an Mblaq bias. I've watched many of their group's variety shows in my free time, and I know how funny they can be when they are not performing with their serious, sexy concepts. So I was really looking forward to seeing this performance.

While it wasn't completely what I expected (bright colors, hopping around, bright stage - which is obvious because it's Mblaq... and not B1A4 or Dalmatian), I really did get a kick out of the performance. Not necessarily the song, but maybe that was because I wasn't really listening to it much. (I know G.O. had a lot of really high notes, for some reason?)

Mblaq really made everyone want to jump on stage and dance with them, as oppose to their normal performances where they just hypnotize everyone with their looks and dance moves.  Also, I could swear it's as if Mir changes into a completely different person on stage, it's remarkable really. But towards the end, our Mir goes back to normal, asking his 천둥현 if he knows.. and 천둥 responds with a serious, but so cute response that he also doesn't know.

You can hear that the crowd loooved that, huh? 저도요! Me too.
Sincerely, LotsAkpop

So.. SMTown NYC Tickets?!

Ok, nobody panic! We've all recently found out about SMTown coming to NYC! *holding back scream* It's said to be on October 23 and it will take place in Madison Square Garden. For those who don't know where that is.. that is in downtown Manhattan, NY. So everyone is freaking out about these tickets! I've heard some tips on how to get tickets, and when they will be announced.

So it is said that.. in LA, it was announced that the tickets were being sold about 1-2 weeks after the date and place was announced. So we probably won't hear about that for another week or so. Which means you'll have time to save for front row seats! Also.. I've recently come across a website for Madison Square Garden (here) that announces events, and tickets. I'm not completely sure, but I assume that once the tickets are open for sale, they will be on this website. It's also said that with all the people who are trying to buy tickets.. the Ticket Master will likely crash, so it's good to have the number on hand to call and order! But.. there will be no VIP/backstage/meet-and-greet packages available for this concert for security reasons. I know.. sad face.

Update: It's said that the tickets will be close to the ticket prices for their LA concert which ranged from 180$-40$ depending on where you want your seats!

I'm trying to find out more information about these tickets just as much as everyone else, and once there is more information. I will surely post it here!
Sincerely, LotsAkpop

U-kiss's Neverland Review~

 Sigh.. Poor U-kiss.

If you haven't seen this video yet, tada!: MV click.

I don't know what it is, maybe it is just U-kiss's style that I haven't noticed when I used to listen to 만만하니 or 뭐라고.. but I am just not really digging anything new that they are doing. I won't say that it is because Alexander or Kibum left or anything, but I do feel like after they left, the songs that they produce are just not that great! It saddens me because I like U-kiss, and I used to really enjoy their songs.. but nowadays I just can't get into them.

I do appreciate the beat of the song; I love the background music! The dance is a little.. I don't know, not catchy? There is just nothing grabbing my attention in the entire song, not even the MV really grabs my attention. The one thing that I can honestly say that I liked in the MV... was the end. No, I'm not trying to be smart. I literally mean the dancing at the end and the one in-sync move that they did when the music stops - was pretty legit. That's about it though. Sorry U-kiss!
Sincerely, LotsAkpop

In the process of Greatest Love! (spoilers)

So, I've started watching Greatest Love (최고의 사랑), and I am pleasantly surprised at how much I actually like it! I knew that the concept sounded good, like the whole behind the scenes of the Korean celebrity pop star life. In the beginning, I wasn't actually looking for toward the male lead (차승원) because personally.. I am a teen, and I wasn't digging the look (or age, sorry!), let alone his voice (no offense). Besides, I'd never seen him act, so I didn't realize how good he was. WHICH HE IS. I was pleasantly surprised by the serious comedy that he was able to produce. His voice turned into something that actually added to the comedy of this drama. So far I am totally into the storyline. I'm always a sap for old happy memories and when I watched the scene, right before they debuted, back stage, and how happy they all were together.. It was really nice. It allows for the audience to sympathize a lot more with the female lead (공효진).

I did get a few laughs though, at this drama concerning the typical things that always happen in Kdramas.. For example, all the speeding and cutting off each other and going crazy in their cars, because everyone knows that there are no highway patrol, or any cops in Kdramas! And how we are all so totally over Dokko Jin, and are probably all rooting for sweet, smart Yoon Pil Joo. Of course.

BUT! I did totally appreciate that when he confessed to her, she didn't completely go all googly eyed and fall for him right now. Thaaannkkk Yoouuu! So far, I've had a ton of genuine laughs, and I definitely recommend it! Episode 5, here I come!
Sincerely, LotsAkpop

What's this I here? SMTown in NYC? no way...

There is just no way that I am seeing this right. I don't want to seem like an excited fan girl... but......................... o.m.f.g. I have been wanting to see these artists live for awhile now, and now they are finally coming to a place near me! There is just no way that I'm NOT going to this concert. If only I knew when this concert was, and how much they actually are! I guess I'll just have to figure that out...... desperately. Even though the exact artists that are going to be there having quite been announced yet. SMtown has the most artists that I listen to, and I'm so excited to see all of them. And the most important one, is... Shinee. As long as they're there, I'M THERE! DONE.

Everyone on the east coast, get ready! They're finally coming to see us, and they're people we actually want to see! Unlike... well... Irene..
Sincerely, LotsAkpop

New kpop groups.. Why SO many?

Can anyone please explain to me HOW they are coming up with so many new Kpop groups so quickly.. I mean, obviously that's a hypothetical question, but this is just insane. How many different record labels can there be.

I feel that it is a little overwhelming about all the new groups and new MV's coming out. I totally get that everyone wants fresh music all the time and people want to keep advertising different music and styles, but I feel like every group that comes out, makes about three songs, and then are never heard from again. New groups are coming out like rain! It seems like if we miss one day of stalking Kpop news on the internet, there are 3 new groups being introduced. It is almost as if we can't keep up! I don't know if this is just my opinion, but man.. I don't really have that much time to watch new MVs every minute from new groups, and then I can't actually keep up with the old groups. I know, personal problem right?

It's like they've come up with so many groups, that they can't even think of good names anymore. "Alright, now introducing this NEW KPOP GROUP... everyone cheer FOR..... *anticipation rolls!!!* "Boyz"!" ...Boyz? I mean is there no other names? I don't even think it's not being clever, it's just being lazy.

"Alright, so we'll need a new name everyone.. any suggestions?" *silence* "Nothing?" -_- "Ok, let's think people.. they are a new male kpop group..."
"OH, I KNOW. 남자... let's just name them 남자!"
"No no no.. too plain. Let's go ENGLISH.. WITH A Z.. Boyz... awww yea."
Like really? I think this just says that there is way too many groups out. If you aren't going to be creative, stop creating so many and just work on promoting the groups that are ALREADY signed to you.

Sincerely, LotsAkpop

Hearstrings Drama Review~ 넌 내게 반했어

First, I'd like to say. That I was extremely excited to see Yonghwa (용화) and Park Shin Hye (박신혜) together in a drama once again! I was so in love with "You're Beautiful" when I watched it a few months ago, and I'm not going to lie.. I almost wanted to see 용화 end up with 박신혜 instead of 장근석 throughout the drama. (but of course, at the end, I was very satisfied with the outcome. 장근석 is oh so attractive.) So I was super excited when I found out that they'd be starring in another drama, and I won't feel so bad for 용화!

So after watching the first episode, I was so hooked! At the end of episode one, my expression was "OH! it's about to get serious!! I MUST watch episode 2! ..wait I have things to do... Whatever. *clicks episode 2*." And once I started, there was no stopping me.

용화 and 박신혜's chemistry was simply to die for. There was nothing that you could do but envy 박신혜's character, 이규원(Lee Gyu Won) for even being around this horrible, treacherous, mean character 이신 (Lee Shin). But even though he was terrible, this drama does an awesome job with keeping you hooked to his character while showing his gentle side towards his mother and sister. It instantly made you wanting to be on his side, with his fellow band members.

Speaking of band members.. we all know how adorable the drummer of CNblue 강민혁(Kang Min Hyeok) was. His character, 여준히 (Yeo Joon Hee), was so cute, and not only his looks. He had such an adorable personality that brought out a light touch to the drama, and another relationship to look forward to!

Even though Heartstrings had some pretty devastating story lines to it, that could have made for a very depressing dragged out drama, they did a very good job of portraying every problem lightly and not making it too deep or too boring. And the funny parts of this drama, were actually funny and very light-hearted! Everyone's story line had meaning to it, and you feel emotions for everyone's plot because they are all very well planned and attention getting. Even the antagonists' story is a heartfelt one.

Just to add the cherry on top, this drama has one of the best soundtracks, and I've downloaded so many songs from this drama! I can't get enough of the music that was played in this drama, I truly appreciated it.

All in all, I give this drama a 5 out of 5! This drama was really highly anticipated by everyone, and certainly doesn't disappoint!
Sincerely, LotsAkpop!