Look at what I got on Monday!!! It's my super belated Christmas present from Melissa :D
Pretty epic story: She had ordered it 2 weeks before Christmas, but it took a while and then when it did finally arrive, they sent it back to Korea because she wasn't at her apartment to sign for it so she had to make a bunch of calls and then they finally sent it back to her and now it's in my possession! (Phew.)

SHINee: 2009, Year of Us

(Sorry for the crappy picture. I took it from my phone.)

It's BEAUTIFUL (and so are they, of course). Black and white and red and desaturation galore! And it's so...different than most other album art/photos I see. It has this sort of artistic feel to it, with candids and harsh lighting and whatnot. I wanna put the photos up in a gallery for all to admire :)

Thank you, Melissa!!! I love it!

My collection is growing :)

Mail time! (Part 2)

When I got home from my Walmart/school supply run today, I found a package waiting for me on the stairs. I thought to myself, "YAYYY MY SHINee STUFF IS HERE!!" False alarm. It was my book for my Modern Asia class. 10 minutes later, my dad walks in the front door with the mail in his hand, holds up a small gray package and asks, "What's this?". I dash over to him in about half a second, snatch it out of his hand, and upon seeing the green Customs sticker on it, celebrate and cheer for a good 2 minutes.

Inside:

The mirror dog-tags and lock & key earrings will become permanent accessories. :)

Animals!

K-Pop boys make me want to parade around in an animal onesie costume...and not just for Halloween.

SHINee for Hello Baby :) That is one lucky toddler.

Why are Onew, Taemin and Minho's all mixed up? Onew should be the chicken, Minho the cow and Taemin the frog. Key is a raccoon ^_^. Jjong works as a tiger, he was one for his Yunhanam date too.

And MBLAQ too!

Cheon Doong is a giraffe (with his sister Dara)

Mir is a bear! Awwww. (With his sister and nephew)

LOL! Joon's fish head doesn't really count, but who cares?! Look at those muscles ;)

Why are K-Pop boys so ADORABLE!? They just keep giving me more reasons to love them.

TTFN

The goodbye stages are over :(
Come back soon, my loves!

100115 - Music Bank
SHINee - JoJo & Ring Ding Dong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IevzxjueZy4

2PM - Tired of Waiting & Heartbeat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nQnV6fk7QI


100116 - Music Core
2PM + SHINee waiting room!

SHINee - JoJo & Ring Ding Dong
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=damVdHhPwqI

2PM - Tired of Waiting & Heartbeat
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgoCzkR6IsA

100117 - Inkigayo
SHINee - JoJo & Ring Ding Dong

They only announced that SHINee would be doing JoJo, but once I saw Taemin's pants, I knew Ring Ding Dong would be coming :P
(0:18) My heart actually started hurting. It's the last performance...*sigh*
(0:38) This is what my sister calls the "milky voice"
(1:25) Remix!
(1:44) Further proof that Inkigayo has the best camera people ever. ;)
(3:14) Crotch shot again! Thanks, Inki :P

2PM - Tired of Waiting & Heartbeat

(0:13) THEY SAVED A PLACE FOR JAY!!!! Right in the center, right where he's supposed to be. Thank you, Inkigayo!!!!
(0:19) Trying to blind everyone...
(0:42) HOLY S***! Ripped pants on all of them. Hello thighs! Awkward though...
(1:35) ASDFGHJKL Khunnie spazz attack!
(2:28) *smirk* ;)
(2:51) Oh hello Junsu's shoulder, nice to meet you again.
(3:22) They've been switching up the Heartbeat choreo lately. Me likes.
(4:15) Now Junho is the puppet instead of the puppetmaster
(5:39) New fanchant :) Instead of repeating the names they say "We will wait for Park Jaebum. We will wait for 2PM." I hope they heard it and understood.
(6:01) It's not over...
(6:16) RESURRECTED! That's right, they'll be back in April :)

Videos of the Week

1. Onew's cover of "Cracks of My Broken Heart" (Eric Benét)

I've been spazzing over this for a whole week. It's just too good. ♥
And if you search "cracks of my broken heart" on Youtube, you get a result page full of Taeyang, Onew, and Yoseob. LOL. K-Pop FTW!

2. SHINee + 2PM MuBank waiting room

My faves are together in one room!!! It's a dream come true! But a bittersweet one, I must add. It's because they both are doing their goodbye stages. (TT_TT) No more Heartbeat, Tired of Waiting, Ring Ding Dong, or JoJo promotions. *sigh*
Onew + Junsu are so cute ^^ (Don't get me wrong...I still ship Onkey.)
This was on Junsu's bday, so Taec says happy bday at the end, but it gets cut off. :(
OneDay needs to do more stuff with SHINee!

3. Key vs. Jokwon

This has been a long time coming, the ultimate diva-off! They're copying the dance from the Sweet Dreams MV.
(0:16) Jjong's like "go go go go"
(0:23) I really want to know what he's saying about Taemin and Minho
(0:40) UNF!
(0:48) He's singing along LOL!
(0:54) kekekekeke...
(0:59) Taemin and Minho are like the embarrassed sons thinking, "oh god...umma, what are you doing?!"
(1:06) Thank you for that close up shot ;)
(1:13) Yeahhh GaIn unnie!
(1:17) Couple fight? lol
(1:25) And the Diva-Off officially begins!
(1:34) x_x
(1:40) ssanti-krumping ROFL
Further proof that OneDay + SHINee = awesome!
Oh Key boo, you do this stuff, and I still love you. It's the power of K-Pop boys.♥

Dazed and Confused

I finally got to reading SHINee's interview with Dazed and Confused (January 2010 issue). The pictures are horrid, but the interview was epic win!

(I skipped straight to Key's section first. I was definitely not disappointed.)

Super long post. Read the interview and my spazz outs after the Jump!

Mail time!

My first SHINee YesAsia order arrived today!! *massive spazz out*
I'm wearing both right now. Jjong on my "firsts", Key on the "seconds". :)

The calendar is as good as I had anticipated :) Now I get to stare at Onew for two months...*smirk*
So happy! ^^

Hello Baby!

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O.M.G! I am so excited for this :) They're doing season 2 of Hello Baby. I never watched the first season with SNSD, but if the show is anything like 2AM's Love Escort, then this is going to be AWESOME! And even if it's not, it will still be awesome because idol boys + babies = EPIC CUTENESS WIN! And, it's a good sneak peek to see if they'll be good fathers in the future ;)

I can picture it already. Key is going to be the overly-concerned umma (the kid is sitting in Key's lap already), Onew is the laid-back appa, Taemin will be the cute hyung, Minho is the serious hyung, and Jjong is the silly hyung.

Okay, I did my research. Thank you, SNSD's Wikipedia article.
Since June 23, 2009, the group has been on a reality series titled Girls' Generation's Hello Baby, on cable network KBS Joy, where they take care of a baby named "Cho Kyungsan" (Korean: "조경산") and each week they (or an invited male guest, called the 'daily dad') select the "Best Mom" and "Worst Mom" from among the members according to their contribution in taking care of Kyungsan for the day. The show ended on November 17, 2009.

So, I wonder who the boys are going to get for the "daily moms"...
This is like SHINee's Yunhanam, but with a kid instead of a noona!

Key + Amber = AmKey

This is one of my fave Key vids. Krystal is doing some behind-the-scenes for SM's 2009 Dream concert. This is the only subbed version I could find on YT.
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(0:08) Yes, that was Key saying "star" really loud in the background.
(0:11) Sisters in the same company :D They only kind of look alike.
(0:47) *screenshot* Cuuuute!
(0:54) His English voice is so nice sounding ♥
(1:01) Jjong looks like Jung Yong Hwa here. Weird.
(1:06) So understandable! And you're talking about me right, Key boo?
(1:09) This is why I call him "Key boo"
(1:11) LOL! Key calls her "he"
(1:15) "Hyung" is what a guy calls an older guy. Amber's awesome for not caring if he calls her a guy. AmKey are really good friends :)
(1:33) How does bizzare and lizard sound the same, Key?
(1:37) Leave it up to Taemin to laugh at his umma
(1:46) The way he complains is so cute! *spazz*
(1:49) Key's baby voice = ♥
(2:01) Yes, boo, you are indeed so hot ;) He does the "I'm so fineee" part of the Wondergirls' "So Hot" dance. Of course he would. lol

Packages

I ordered stuff from YesAsia 2 weeks ago. I can't wait for it to arrive!! All SHINee stuff...hehe.

2010 Desk Calendar, Key's Safety Pin Earrings, and Jjong's Screw Earrings

So freaking excited for the calendar!!! I've seen scanned images, and they're gorgeous ♥

AND I just ordered MORE SHINee stuff today x_x

The SHINee World - Ver A. CD, Lock and Key Earrings, Almighty Key Necklace, and Mirror Necklace.

I have never wanted to wear so much jewelery until now :)

From the Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook Nov. 14, 2009 (no Jjong, cuz he had swine flu *sad*)

Yoo Hee Yeol (interviewer): What if you had to describe SHINee in one word?
Onew: Contemporary Band.
Key: Yes, that means...it means that we'll set the trend in any aspect, whether it be in dance, music, or fashion.

Yup yup. Gotta love boys with style ♥

Uber Christmas Special Commentary (Part 2)

MBC Music Core (Saturday, KST)

1. 2PM
Heartbeat + I Hate You

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Back to the half-white, half-black concept. I wanna know how many suits they have now. I kinda wonder if the stylists just have a bunch of suit halves and they just mix and match the fronts and backs. LOL.
0:07 = Scary red under-eye...it makes him look like a Samurai. (I can't find a picture of what I'm talking about. My google skills are weakening.)
0:26 = Channie, stop ripping Taec's heart out!! He had just put it in 13 seconds ago. Let him enjoy being alive first.
1:11 = Hello, Junsu's forearms. Nice to see you again :P
1:43 = Khunnie has really bulked up. I wonder what's hiding underneath those clothes...*
3:02 = Nice round-off back-tuck there, Junho :)
3:13 = Haven't heard this live in a while :/
3:55 = Mmmm sexy beast time! Happy 21st bday today (Dec 27, KST) Taec hun!
4:16 = Mmmm mouth wiping/body touching sexy time. LOL.

*They're performing a new song for SBS Gayo Daejun!!! I hope the outfit concept is more...revealing...this time so we can see what's underneath ;) Bwahahaha!

2. SHINee
Get Down + Ring Ding Dong

Yes! New song performance :D
0:05 = Key baby's rap is <3
0:17 = Jonghyun's "Yeah, that's right" awkwardness
0:32 = Baby, your hair is getting ridiculous! Too much red in random places. And are you wearing a rain poncho??? LOL. What are the stylists trying to do with you?!
1:02 = I'm still trying to figure out how Jonghyun can pull of that hair...it's insane.
1:32 = New "butterfly" keke. Don't cover your gorgeous face though! And it's those little grins/smiles after that get to me every time. <3
1:50 = Is Taemin wearing the same pants as the day before? *checks* Yes, you are! Actually...so is Minho...and Key...and I think Onew too...ROFL.

Uber Christmas Special Commentary (Part 1)

First up...*drumroll*...Music Bank! (Christmas Day, KST)

1. SHINee [plus f(x) and SNSD]
Ring Ding Dong

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Gotta love the Ring Ding Dong outfits. So badass ;)
0:16 = Mmm sexy Jonghyun wave.
0:43 = Straight to the rap!
0:45 = I like when Minho wears his hair like that...iono why.
0:47 = Key's rap, lip touch and punch*drool*
1:24 = If I'm not mistaken, Taemin's shirt says Diet Cake. ROFL.
1:30 = Yay! f(x) joins the dance :D

End of Gee + Jingle Bell Rock

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Of course, it's Key and Taemin who join the dance. ;) Dancing machines!
Just realized that SM Town probably has the most clear and understandable English out of all the other major companies. Key studied in Los Angeles and Jessica, Tiffany, Amber and Krystal are all from Cali.

2. 2PM
Intro (Silent Night) + Again & Again + Heartbeat

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Hmmm...so now they're Zombie Puppets??? A strange concept for Christmas...
I like the sparkly suits though :)
1:07 = *sigh* empty Leadja space
1:48 = It's weird not seeing Junsu's sleeves rolled up lol
2:07 = WTF! Don't shoot the boys!!!
2:29 = LOL the glove pattern doesn't match the shirt pattern
2:49 = Omo! Channie ripped out Taec's heart instead of pushing him over. Evil! >:)
4:53 = Khunnie's gonna try rip Taec's heart out but Taec won't let that happen...sorry Khunnie. Super evil!

3. 2NE1
Fire + I Don't Care

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Mix of the two costumes.
Lovin' CL's "mohawk" :)
It's bugging me...they're ever so slightly off on the vocals. They sound tired too. :(
C'mon girls! I know you can do better :/

I'll write Part 2 (Music Core) after I have some sleep in me. It's almost 4am already x_x

This will be EPIC

allkpop revealed the SBS Gayo Daejun lineup!!!

Solo Artists:
*Baek Ji Young - Like Being Hit by a Bullet (dance version) and My ear’s candy (feat. 2PM’s Taecyeon)
*GDragon - Heartbreaker, Korean Dream (feat. Taeyang) and Hello (feat. Sandara Park)
*JYP- Honey, She is Pretty, No love No more and Special Performance
*Kim Tae Woo – Love Snow (feat. Slime)
*Lee Seung Gi – Will You Marry Me and Let’s Break Up
*Son Dambi - Crazy, Saturday Night and After School Joint Performance
*Taeyang - Wedding dress, Where u at and Special Performance
*Younha - Password 486 and 1,2,3

Girl Groups:
*2NE1 - Fire, I Don’t Care and Let’s go party
*4Minute - Hot issue, Muzik and Special Performance
*After School - Diva and Because of You
*Brown Eyed Girls - Abracadabra, Sign and Special Performance
*Davichi - 8282 and I made an accident
*f(x) – LA chA tA and Chu ~ ♡
*Jewelry - Vari2ty and Love story
*KARA - Honey, Wanna, Mister and Special Performance
*SNSD - Gee, Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) and Special Performance
*T-ara - Lies and Bo Peep Bo Peep

Boy Bands:
*2AM - This Song, Friend’s Confession and Special Performance
*2PM - I Hate You, Again & Again, Heartbeat and Acrobatic Performance
*Beast - Bad Girl, Mystery and Special Performance
*MBLAQ - Oh Yeah, G.O.O.D Luv and Special Performance
*SHINee - Amigo, Ring Ding Dong, JoJo and Special Performance
*Super Junior - Sorry Sorry and It’s You and Special Performance

Special Stage:
*8090 Legend Stage featuring: Super Junior + 2PM + SNSD + 2NE1 + T-ara
*Dance Stage featuring: KARA Nicole + 4minute HyunA + SNSD Hyoyeon + After School Gahee + Jewelry Ha Jooyeon + 2NE1 Minzy
*Lee Moon Sae Stage featuring: SHINee Jonghyun + Super Junior Kyuhyun + Kim Tae Woo + Baek Ji Young
*Lee Seung Chul Stage featuring: SNSD + Davichi + Seo In Young
*Special Change Stage featuring: Brown Eyed Girls + KARA + 4Minute + SNSD
*Special Joint Stage featuring: Baek Ji Young + Lee Seung Gi + Kim Tae Woo + Son Dambi
*Trot joint stage featuring: Park Hyun Bin + Jang Yoon Jung + Song Dae Kwan
*Wonder Girls overseas video message

Yay yay yay yay!!! SBS Gayo Daejun just keeps getting better and better <3

JoJo

I like to delude myself and pretend that this song is about me :P I usually hate it when people call me JoJo, but since it's my SHINee boys, I don't mind at all. Hahaha.


Of course I'll come back and stay. :P

Key baby is totally ready for Christmas with the red and green highlights. Wrap him up for me, please!

They're back to colorful clothes for JoJo performances! I actually like the odd mismatching. Jonghyun's hat looks really good on him. And I want Onew's jacket!

This noona's gone totally crazy over these 5 boys. I've entered SHINee World and I never want to leave.

The Bling and Almighty

I've been going uber SHINee crazy. I am forever thankful for SFINEE and their subbed videos. :)

I picked my favorite SHINee boy this afternoon. It was between Bling Bling Jonghyun and Almighty Key. I liked Bling^2 because he's the most mature looking and has the voice of a god. Oh and that chiseled jaw...mmm! But then Mr. Almighty started grabbing my attention with his cuteness and charm and his inability to hold in his laughter (just like me).

Too hard to choose between them, so to be fair I started taking Ring Ding Dong MV screencaps of both of them to make a wallpaper out of. And at 0:50 exactly, my decision was made for me.

Hellooooo Key ♥ You win.

One look, and I'm gone. So intense...smoldering. Sorry Bling^2, none of your screencaps could compare with this Almighty one.

And note the 2nd earring in the MIDDLE of his ear. I have yet to see another guy (piercing "addicts" don't count) with a piercing like this. I love that he's different like that...a kind of rebellious side to him.

This is now my wallpaper. It's like he's staring straight at me through my computer screen...and I get to stare back at him all I want. ;)



Oh, and speaking of cute, ear-pierced dongsaengs...
My dear 15-year-old Paul, why did you let Johnson cut and style your hair and give you dope earring/plugs? And why did you adapt to the crews' fashion sense and silly yet haughty attitude?? Don't you know you look like a k-pop star now?! Dangit Paul, I'm going to die of a cuteness overdose at practices because of you. Now learn the choreography and sing me "Replay" so I can die in bliss. HAHAHAA.

Rain!

...not the beloved Ninja Assassin actor (although, that would be nice too), but the weather kind. First rainy day of the 2009 Winter and I'm listening to my ULTIMATE 158 song/9.5 hour K-love playlist. It is arguably the best way I can spend the first day of the last week of school. The only thing better would be if I was walking around campus in the rain with Seungri, Taec, Khun, Changmin, Jonghyun, Key or Geun Suk. Kekeke. Any one of them (or combo...or all) would be fine with me ;D

Found out from my sister than Khunnie was born and raised in Rancho Cucamonga! Only half and hour away from me. He's a SoCal boy FTW!! <3

All nighter...

watching SHINee's performances and "SHINee's YunHaNam" and finding all their music. Good thing I've been sleeping so much the past couple of days. I ♥ Jonghyun & Key. I wish they weren't my dongsaengs. All 5 of them are such adorable young men. Loving their music and especially their dancing...I'm hesitant to admit it, but they're better dancers than 2PM...(Hottests, don't kill me.) I will post a stage-presence comparison in the near future.

Pre-"Ring Ding Dong"

Post-"Ring Ding Dong"

(They stand in the same order in both pics kekeke)

They matured SO MUCH for their 3rd mini-album. It's really evident in the MVs.
Debut song: "Replay (Noona Is So Pretty)"
Latest song: "Ring Ding Dong"

Until next time, peace!