My man, the war officer ♥♥♥

There’s my man at work. Wearing the war officer gear. Looking exactly like how I imagine him would be. Those piercing eyes, they give me chills.

Now I want to hear your husky voice speak with Joseon dialect. And sword-fighting the rebels, and riding horse, and planning war tactics with the king. I also want you to strip into the white undergarments (like the one Lee Seonjun always in when he sleeps). And loosen the hair-knot too please. Muahahaha..@_@

재중, 화이팅!! 사랑 해요♥♥♥

 

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Homin

“Different from what I may look like, I like romantic things,” Yunho answered. MC Joo Byung Jin then responded, “What are you talking about, you look plenty romantic,” causing Yunho to become embarrassed.

Awww…we’ve always known that you’re a hopeless romantic Leader-sshi^^…

I know I don’t post a lot on Homin (very evident in my tumblr site as well). But it doesn’t mean that I don’t love and support them. I buy their albums too, hang TVXQ2 posters, and watch their variety shows. I love Yunho so much, in fact, if I get to marry a DBSK, it’s him that I’ll choose and not Jaejoong (JJ can be my jealous boyfriend from the past=P)

And Changmin! Stop nagging him, poor Yunho my squishy teddy bear. I just wanna hug himmmm^^…Yunnie, if you marry me I won’t nag you. I’ll cook and clean and be a good domestic housewife (which is the opposite of what I am) just for you^^.

On another note, I really really really hope SMTown goes to London this year. Them London kpoppers need to see the king, TVXQ2 live!

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Leisure Activities in Korea

Last week at Kpop Academy we practice singing 아리랑 (Arirang) and also played  물총 노래방 (water gun Noraebang) – basically a karaoke session where you have to memorize the lyrics, and opponents shoots you with water gun a-la “Happy Together” when you sing the lyrics wrong.  Being a person with zero ability to sing, I managed to not embarrass myself too much the Noraebang session. It was really fun and I actually hoped we can sing more songs.

credits: KCCUK

For homework, I have actually recorded myself singing two Kpop songs, but after listening to it, I decided not to torture anybody’s poor ear with it, hence I’m choosing option 3: Choose 5 leisure activities that I want to experience in Korea other than the Noraebang.

Cha Muwon and Seo Nayun

Singing in Noraebang is a really big part of Korean culture – I have not seen a single Korean drama that doesn’t feature a Noraebang scene in it (okay, exagerating, but you know what I mean). Other than singing in Noraebang, here are other activities that feels uniquely Korean that I want to try there:

1. Korean sauna (Jimjilbang)

Lee Gak and Park Ha

Of course I want to try the Jimjilbang! Koreans love going to the Sauna, and from what I see in dramas and internet, Korean Saunas are really big, clean and modern. Many of them are open 24-hours, so you can even sleep there if you can’t find a place to crash. That is a truly Korean experience that I don’t want to miss.

2. Hiking

Hiking is said to be Korea’s national favourite past-time, people say Koreans love mountains more than the beach. South Korea is a largely mountainous country, so the folks really enjoy hiking with family and friends. One of the nearest mountains in Seoul is the Bukhansan National Park. A great way to keep in shape during the trip to Korea, and enjoying breathtaking scenes at the same time – perfect!

3. Riding bicycle in parks

Gu Junpyo and Geum Jandi

I know people in other countries ride bicycles in the parks too, but I see this a lot in the dramas, so riding bicycle in one of Seoul’s park is something that I really want to try in Seoul, or maybe even the countrysides.

4. Hanging out at cute cafes

Seriously, who wouldn’t want munch on cupcakes in this lovely Hello Kitty cafe? This kind of cutesy, girly cafes can only be found in Korea (okay, maybe Japan as well). I’m guessing that hanging out at coffee shops is a huge thing there since I’ve seen it a lot in dramas and people’s travelogue to Seoul, and also, the sentence 커피숍에서 친구를 만나요 is a compulsory line in every Korean textbooks I’ve read.

5.  Shoppping!!

Seoul is a shopping heaven! There are so many things that I want to buy when I go to Korea. They have all the ridiculously cute Asian stuffs that can’t be found anywhere else (see eatyourkimchi.com), markets selling trendy clothing at cheap prices (although I may not fit Korean sizes, I swear Korean XL is like S size over here), modern shopping districts like Myeongdong, stashes of BB creams that I must buy from arrays of Korean cosmetic shops and of course Kpop merchandises. Not to forget the most expensive item I want: a custom made Hanbok.

Random pics: DBSK in Happy Together^^

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War officer Kim Kyungtak

 

Finally! This is what officer Kim Kyungtak looks like!!  (a Joseon officer leisurely having drinks keke)

Kyaaaa!! Can’t wait for Dr.Jin to be aired!~~~

And that hair knot! Please wear that (artificial) mane-of-glory down too ^^

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재중 씨, 당신은 너무 미남입니다!~~~

Aaaaahhhh…bb looks so handsome and young with that hairstyle ^^

And he looks so much healthier and cheerful these days. Jaejoong…hwaiting!

I wonder what is that blue thing that he holds? Looks like a puncher. But why would he pose with a puncher? (Well it’s JJ. He can pose with other weird things in the world if wants)

It’s Nintendo. He was doing Nintendo Super Mario CF.

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How to Promote Korean Culture

Last week at Kpop Academy is bring-your-family-and-friends week. We watched a promotional video of events held by KCCUK, had a round of Kpop quiz, and a pitch session where we have to persuade the family and friends on why they should/would love Kpop. It wasn’t easy to persuade them. I totally understand what average, non-k-loving citizens feel about Kpop. I used to dislike Kpop because I didn’t even wanna try listening. If they TRY, I’m sure they’ll be converted like me too 😉

For this week’s homework, I chose option 1: Suggest 5 events you think will  be effective to promote Korean culture.

1. Food Festival

Food is a big part of a culture and what better way to promote Korea than to promote it’s cuisines, because, who doesn’t love food right?

 A big scale event at Trafalgar Square where KCCUK can collaborate with London’s Korean restaurants to promote Korean cuisine.

2. Cooking Classes

A lot of my friends were really excited when I told them we’re going to have a cooking lesson back in week 3 and asked if they could join. I take that as an indication that regular citizens would love to participate if KCCUK were to hold cooking classes.

An ajusshi demonstrating how to cook Kimchi Jjigae XD

3. Craft Workshop

Korea has a lot of unique crafts like kites, fans, paper-crafts, embroideries and so much more! So why not make workshops for craft-lovers to learn how to make those?

4. Travel Fair

The best way to explore Korean culture is by experiencing it in Korea itself. K-pop lovers already marked Korea as their must-go destination, so a travel fair can be set up to attract the public to go visit Korea for it’s wonderful culture and magnificent natural landscapes.

5. Open Day

Ideally, I would love to have an open day at a Korean family’s house during Seollal day to celebrate it together with them, but that is quite far-fetched, so an Open Day at KCCUK during other festive time like Chuseok  is a good way for the public to experience Korean festives.

I really look forward to participate in KCCUK’s future events!~~ 

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I’m so proud of my boys!

Thank you Nuclear Summit for inviting my boys as the kpop representative in such exclusive event – they’re your ambassadors after all. (Those first ladies of many countries must’ve gone pedo over JYJ =P)

In another note, it breaks my heart to see JJ – you can tell he’s still not his usual  happy self. His face looks gloomy…Junsuyah, Yuchunnie…go make hyung smile again. And yes, JJ now sports yellow  hair (wae…)

Credits: JJStar & listenxiah

Source: JYJGuardian

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@mjjeje 당신이 강하다 알아요♥

After 10 long days, JJ has finally tweeted (an hour after I beg him to tweet^^)! Glad to know he’s doing okay now. I know you’re strong bbjae, hwaiting!!

[Trans] Preparing to come back

[Trans] I thought I was the strongest, but I feel like I am so small looking at myself breaking (literally: collapsing) endlessly, ashamed of myself, and I feel sorry for many of you who support me..I thought of tens of thousands while looking back at myself. Even though there’s a saying “Youth experience bitterness of life” but I think it would be good to be in pain a bit more for a while..

credits: JYJ3

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OHMAIGASUN Prince Lee Gak!

So I already watched Episode 1 and 2 of Rooftop Prince (without subtitles T_T) and my reaction was: OHMAIGASUN! I love how Yoochun has improved so much in his acting! Not that I think his acting in SKKS and Miss Ripley was bad. I’m loving the storyline so far, but to be completely in love with a drama/movie, I need to love both the lead actor and actress. So far, I’m not loving Park Ha yet. I hope she’ll be less annoying next week.

Also, I wish that the Sageuk part was longer, or more flashback/background story from the Sageuk part. What can I say, I love Sageuks! And oh, Jiji made a cameo in it as the rooftop cat. Lolz okay well maybe not the real Jiji but I see no difference?

Jiji yah..please be a good cat and cheer up JJ? My cats usually know when I’m sad and would be extra nice to me. I hope you do to. (wtf why am I addressing a cat =.=)

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@mjjeje 건강을 돌봐 주시기 바랍니다. 사랑해!~

Jaejoong ssi…it’s been 10 days. Please tweet something to give us a sign that you’re okay?…I’m worried sick =.=

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