Despite stating that they would be commencing promotion of Like The First Time tonight, T-ara earlier performed Bo Peep again on Music Bank. Not that I think anyone is complaining; I think all the fans that voted for Like The First Time have been won over by the catchy refrain, myself included. Plus, I guess Core Contents didn’t want to stop promotions right in the middle of Bo Peep winning the girls their first set of awards. Sadly however, tonight marked any end to the success as they came in second. Still, with a the collaboration with SeeYa & Davichi and promotions of Like The First Time, I beat they’ll be winning even more awards soon!
SeeYa & Davichi & T-ara – Wonder Woman MV
15 JanThe three groups that brought Women’s Generation to tv stations about 6 months ago are back to set the stage on fire again with a new offering. With different members of T-ara this time round, the girls have gotten together to sing Wonder Woman. The song is pretty catchy, and sounds quite similar to Women’s Generation, but also different. It’s a bit of a shame that T-ara, one of the hottest bands at the moment, don’t have such a big role in this collaboration. But I understand that SeeYa and Davichi have been around for a lot longer. Still, would have been nice to see the T-ara girls rock it up like we all know they can.
Do you think it’ll be a hit?
HyunA – Change MV
14 JanHyunA is everyone’s favourite ex-Wonder Girl, 4Muzik rookie (or are 4Muzik no longer rookies?) solo star who is rocking on up the charts with her debut single, Change. Complete with a rather salacious dance routine, HyunA’s performances have got everyone in a tizzy. The MV is also pretty raunchy and certain broadcasters are putting age restrictions up on it. This annoys me though… because there are some performers who do not have such provocative dance routines but their MVs get banned for other reasons. I think a dance routine can be far more revealing than a short skirt. Regardless, it’s a pretty cool MV.
Younha – I Broke Up Today @ Inkigayo
11 JanYounha is one of my K-pop stars. In fact, after BoA she is the second Korean artist I got into (mostly because I loved J-pop at the moment and she was making a few headwaves in the J-pop scene). Younha has an amazing voice, possibly my favourite after Soyeon’s, but she doesn’t always have hits. Recently she contracted swine flu, and has subsequently fainted twice! Younha! Go rest! You’re so poorly, you should rest lots <3
Ivy – Goodbye Tears @ Inkigayo
11 JanWhy isn’t Ivy getting more recognition? I know about the controversy from before, but she’s back with a great album and a voice that is better than 80% of the K-pop world at the moment. I know she covets controversy too (poor Nichkhun) but she has so much talent. I feel bad for her. Anyways, she actually has a new song to promote. Goodbye Tear is a beautiful ballad and she really shows off her softer side.
2PM – Tired of Waiting @ Inkigayo
11 JanOne of my favourite songs from last year was 2PM’s Heartbreaker (listen to my heart beat, it’s beating for you!). They’re back with a song that sounds very Timabland-esque if you ask me. I’m not sure if I like it more than their last song but I quite like it. The song has minimal production, but that obviously means it’s been produced to within an inch of its life. Actually, it’s not Timbaland, it reminds me exactly of Black Eyed Peas – Boom Boom Pow :O The backing track is so similar!
BEAST – Mystery @ Inkigayo
11 JanI’ve never heard this song until today, I quite like it! It’s catchy and very poppy. *bounces along* mystery mystery mystery mystery! I’m so lame sometimes… I think it’s because I’ve barely been out the past week or so, been too ill ;_; Anyways, check out the performance below. They remind me a little of Verbal from m-flo.
After School – Because of You @ Inkigayo
11 JanYou know, I’ve never really noticed it before but I think After School are a lot like 2PM. At least in this performance, they totally remind me of 2PM’s Heartbreaker live stages. I think this might be my favourite performance of Because of You to date.
T-ara – Bo Peep Bo Peep @ Inkigayo
11 JanT-ara have been winning awards left, right and centre, and I’m beyond happy for them! I’m overjoyed that their hard work is finally paying off. These girls are so talented and they don’t necessarily have the slick production values of other girlbands so I’m really excited they’re finally getting the recognition they deserve! Also, they’re going to promote Like The First Time next week! I <3 Like The First Time~!