KPOP STAR 4 - Audition Round (Part 1)

Hello everyone! It's the new season! Kyaaa~ I'm seriously excited to meet all the contestants. I will try to do my best in summarizing the list of all the contestants that passed the first round. ^_^

EPISODE 1

♦ Hong Chanmi, 22

She is the 6th child from 7 siblings. She has a passive personality so she don't dare to talk about pursuing music to her family.

(Free loop by Daniel Powter)

[X] JYP  : Your singing just passes over my head like a cloud and doesn't hit me here >>heart.
[X] YG   : It's good at first but after 20 sec, "When is the next part?".
[O] YHY: We should have singers who sing with simplicity like a cloud passing over.

*YHY gave her a WILD CARD

♦ Kwon Hye In, 15, New Jersey

She had performed at Amateur Night at Apollo before and won first place.

(Girl On Fire by Alicia Keys)

[X] YHY: You didn't feel like a pop singer but more like a musical actress.
[X] JYP  : You have to be true to yourself.
[O] YG   : To put it simply, you were pretentious.

*YG gave her WILD CARD

♦ Park Yoon Ha, 16, Seongnam

"I went to the preliminary round without any desire, thinking of it as a good experience. I passed, so I have more desire for singing now". This was her first audition ever.

(Desire and hope by As One)

[O] JYP  : A middle school student can sing well without imitating an adult.
[O] YHY: My heart was pounding as you sang, like a 17-years-old.
[O] YG   : You have a clean(?) voice.

♦ Na Ha-Eun, 6, Daegu

She was the youngest contestant EVER! Aigoo~ Kiyeopta~ "I want to be a singer who sing and dance well". According to her mom, she just want her to have fun on stage and hear the professional's opinions on her daughter's dancing skills.

(Do you want to build a snowman from Frozen OST & Watcha know bout me by Nicki Minaj)

[O] YG   : I'm seeing a miracle right now.
[O] JYP  : Even the adult dancers don't get the backbeat but it's incredible she does.
[O] YHY: It's our first gift to you, you passed.

*JYP asked her to free-styled dance to an impromptu song. And she nailed it!

♦ Jung Seun Hwan, 19

"I did get singing lessons but I quit because I think singing is not for learning. I was told that I looked cynical, that's why I wore glasses today".

(It Will Pass by Kim Bum Soo)

[O] YG   : Your favorite singers are John Lennon, Radiohead and YHY. I thought this guy is not normal. *laugh* But you sing like you're talking.
[O] YHY: I believe that you have an innate talent.
[O] JYP  : Every single person has something special. You just did your thing and didn't try to fit yourself to others.

♦ Nam So Hyun, 18

She did try out last season with her sister, Nam Young Jo, but she didn't get through the preliminary round.

(Only I didn't know by IU)

[O] YG   : You are good with emotion.
[X] YHY: You lack a distinctive feature. You sing all the high notes with falsetto.
[O] JYP  : I'm disappointed that you did the same mistakes as your sister.

*She was asked to sing the high notes again with her own voice.

♦ Grace, 27, New York

She has passed during Season 1's preliminary round but she got some VISA problem and she don't want to leave her mom behind. It took her 3 years to try out again.

(Fallin by Alicia Keys)

[O] JYP  : I don't like people showing off while singing, but it's okay if you did it well.
[O] YHY: You sing the best out of all the contestants.
[O] YG   : She would get a standing ovation if she performs in American Idol.

♦ Lee Jin Ah, 24

"I was always being teased by boys during my middle and high school years."
"My voice doesn't bother me at all in my daily life now."

(Time, slow down by Lee Jin Ah)

[O] JYP  : I was completely enchanted.
[O] YHY: I just saw a female musician I've been dreaming of.
[O] YG   : I think you will be the first to pave the path for other Korean Indie musicians.


My amateur comment:
    I'm rooting for Jung Seung Hwan, Park Yoon Ha, Na Ha Eun and Lee Jin Ah. But I know Na Ha Eun and Lee Jin Ah might not go further if they don't impress the judges next round. Plus, Na Ha Eun is just a baby~ I'm worried about her as much as I wanted her to do well. As for Lee Jin Ah, she don't really have a powerful voice, so it might be a disadvantage. But I trust her unique musicality!
    I had a bad impression on Jung Seung Hwan when he said he quit the singing lesson because singing is not to be learned (?). Doesn't that sound like you put too much pride on yourself? But in the end, his individuality does shine. And as for Kwon Hye In and Grace.. They are great at singing, but I hope they don't overdo it next time. I wasn't moved by their performances yet I was amazed by their high notes.. Sawry~ (Cheon Song Yi's style..) All the best for next round!

KPOP STAR 4: Lee Jin Ah - Audition round

I have to admit that I was amused (and surprised) to hear her voice at first. Even the judges was taken aback when they heard her voice for the first time. Yoo Hee Yeol remarks was especially hilarious, 'Is that really your voice?'.

Lee Jin Ah is a singer-songwriter, aged 24, from Gwang-ju. She has already released an album titled 'Invisible' but it was a complete failure. Too bad that her musicality was not recognized.

She said she used to be teased by boys during her middle and high school years. But her voice did not bother her at all. She just wanted to be a singer-songwriter and let others listen to her song. Previously she did perform in Hongdae and even released an album. Nothing changed and she did not get much recognition.

She was worried coming to audition because her voice is not powerful enough for this competition. But the president of her former agency persuaded her to try out the audition for Kpop Star 4. Thankfully she did .. Honestly I am not a professional in terms of music but seeing how the judges respond to her song, it must be a big deal then. Actually she was in Mnet Tune Up before. I prefer her piano-playing version instead of the whole band version. You can check out both her performances below.

Lee Jin Ah: "I'm sorry but the feet pedal is not working"

Yoo Hee Yeol: "You pass! No need to sing. I'm already amazed by your musicality"

Time, Slows Down - Lee Jin Ah

When I am walking hand in hand with you

I always start to sing a song

Lala laa ~

Strangely, whenever I am with you

Time always flies away

When I am walking hand in hand with you

I always start to sing a song

Lala laa ~

Strangely, whenever I am with you

Time always flies away

[Chorus]

Oh Time, could you slows down a bit?

I think you're going to fast 

Could you go slower for me a bit

Just a little, a little bit

Slowly, slowly

Could you go by?

How can it be?

The day is over so quickly

With you by my side

How time flies

I think I'm going to be a grandma soon

Will this feeling last forever?

[Chorus] × 2

Bernard Park Debut 12102014

Great news! Bernard Park made his debut yesterday and today is the official album release, 'I'm..'.

The first time I listen to this song, I have to say it was a bit dragging.. And plus I don't understand the lyrics. But the MV is so sad.. My attention was shifted towards the MV but the scene on the bus was a bit too long.. Hehehe.. The actor and actress are really good-looking though. The second time I listened to it (during SuperKpop show at Arirang radio), I started to like the song. Sorry Bernard.. Some songs you need to listen to it a few times for you adjust to it.

The MV for 'Before The Rain' has been released today! Woohoo~ I really love the MV and song! No joke. Honestly, when I listen to him singing live yesterday, I wasn't really impressed.. It was OK but it's a bit lacking.. Huhu.. Turns out he was not in a good condition for his debut stage. (I got to know that after listening to him at Arirang radio. Well, hope he gets well soon..) The MV was much better because I think that is his usual voice.. The voice that I love~

Here is the snippets of each songs in his album. All the songs are mellow~ I like some of the songs but, like I said, I don't understand the lyrics. I'm more attracted to the melody and his voice.. ㅋㅋㅋ..

LOST

Life goes on like a bullet train

Yet I am the only one left behind

Not knowing which one is my station

Or even where am I going

I stand on this busy street

Everyone is rushing somewhere

Yet I hold on to my broken compass

Not knowing which way to head for

I look around

Looking for a glimpse of compassion

Seeking for a tinge of kindness

Begging for a trace of empathy

But all I got in return was dejection

The people is so cold

They never have a proper look
To realize the lost soul inside of me

Jung Sae Woon - Day 1 [COVER]

Hello everyone!

Just wanna make a quick update. Jung Sae Woon makes a cover of K.Will - Day 1!!! Who's excited to see him again? I know I do! He is now an artist under Starship Entertainment!

Should I convert it to mp3? Let me know~ Bbyong~


'K-Pop Star 3's Jung Sae Woon has signed with growing agency Starship Entertainment!

Jung Sae Woon, who recently impressed with his cover of K.Will's "Day 1", will be joining K.Will and more as a new member of the Starship Entertainment family. Jung Sae Woon has been praised by the 'K-Pop Star 3' judges as a singer-songwriter and guitarist so fans are looking forward to the talent that he will bring to the K-pop scene.

Starship Entertainment announced on the 4th, "Jung Sae Woon has finished discussion pertaining to his contract and has officially joined the agency... Jung Sae Woon possesses a unique voice and guitar and producing skills, making him a gem. His debut date is still undetermined and we plan to gradually discuss his album."

Source: AllKpop

Kpop Star 3: Chameleon by Something

During TOP 8 performance, the duo group Something performed their own song. They were under a lot of pressure as other contestants can performed other singer's song while they have to come up with their own song within such a short time. I truly pity them. The burden to do much better this time, as they had almost been eliminated before, is just soooooo... BURDENSOME. They had been pointed out before by the judges that they need to find their own 'colors'. So, they decided to wrote a song about 'Chameleon'.

Download link: Chameleon - Something

We don't know anything
What should I be when I grow up
All I need is Mom and Dad
That's all I need

Under 'My dream' in my elementary school yearbook
My dream was to be the president
That dark 13-years-old boy was like the color of the sky
But became an adult in the gray world
My dream is to be a civil servant
My dream is to be an office worker
I'm gradually losing my color
I like green color but the world is gray
I hide myself again today
I'm a chameleon

Chorus:
I hide my longtime dream
Kept it a secret
I want to shout it out
I'm going to stop crying
Tonight is black
I sing in the darkness
Chameleon

Rap:
After I wake up from that long dream
I won't see you again in the morning
The starlight clears, the sun shines
Should I go to sleep by singing?

Although I became an adult in this gray world
My dream here
I sing of my dream
I want to find my color green.. gray..
I hide myself again today
I adjust my color to reality
And I hide myself
I live today, even tomorrow
And maybe even the day after
I'm a chameleon

The commentaries were very discouraging. Again, they were pointed out by JYP that the song was boring. It was so frustrating to not show any improvement even when they did tried their best. I think they really played guitar well and the melody of the songs are addictive. It's just they need to learn how to compose a song properly. It's not easy.. They are still young and I think they will do better if they are being well-guided. In terms of fan base, I think they have a lot of people all around the world that are rooting for them. Jung Sae Woon & Kim Ah-Hyun fighting!!! Himnae-seyo!!!

Unfortunately, this was the last performance from them. Thank you all for supporting them and dropping by my blog!

Crazy of ZE:A Kevin

“buing buing~”

His attempt on doing aegyo~

Kevin: “Sarangheyo”

Me: Nadoo~

I love his hair style in this and smile.. *wink wink*

Kpop Star 3: Sam Kim

[Latest update: Sam Kim signed under Antenna Music]

Wow! I am impressed with Sam Kim. Initially I was not interested to know much about him because I think his singing was unstable. The only good point was his guitar skills are amazing, except the fact that his beat was a bit off. He even admitted himself that he plays the guitar faster as he gets nervous. However, ever since he is a part of EQ, I can see that he improved a lot. I even came to like his voice during all the EQ and Bns (= Bernard and Sam) performances.

I don't know much about him except that he is 16 years old and lived in Seattle, Washington. He started playing guitar 2 years ago when one of his friends brought her guitar to school.

He sang 'Sweet Pea' by Amos Lee and 'Stronger Than' by Gabe Bondoc for his audition. 

(You can see his performances with EQ if you click on 'EQ' label below.)

For Battle Audition, he performed 'I'm in Love' Originally by Ra.D. Wah ~ I was amazed by his performance. His beat has improved! It really pays off for him to practice with a metronome 30 minutes a day. This time, he has to compete against The Shorties and Yao Wei Tao. He said he wanted to avenge EQ for their previous lost and he did win! Well done Sam!

I'm in Love - Sam Kim

For TOP10 performance, all the contestants are divided into 2 groups and everyone in the group will be rank first to fifth. Fourth and fifth place will become the candidates for elimination. Unfortunately for Sam Kim, he was the first to perform and he was grouped along with Almeng, Bernard, Shorties and Kwon Jin Ah. It was so nerve-wrecking for him so his performance was a bit lacking, I would say. Then, he was placed on the bottom of the ranking together with Bernard Park for Group A. Despite that, quite a number of judging panels voted for him to win so he got into TOP8.

That XX - Sam Kim

Kpop Star 3: Excuse Me Sir by Something

Something has to compete against All Chae and Jung Hanna during battle audition. The melody of the song is nice but the lyrics are boring. According to JYP, "you could have tell the story in 20 minutes but you guys are taking the whole hour". In the end, nobody wins or loses. All three of them have to go through re-match.

Excuse Me Sir - Something

Excuse me sir
Where am I right now?
I fell asleep because it was warm
  and it's already the last stop

Excuse me sir
Where should I go?
I know that you're busy but
   can I ask for directions?
People are passing by
Color of an unfamiliar city
I'm placed in the middle
   standing absently

Please repeat it to me again
I'm not good with directions
Could you tell me slowly?
You speak a little too fast
Slowly slow-slowly (2X)

Excuse me boy
Where am I right now?
I'm in love for the first time
I need some directions

Excuse me girl
Where should I go?
I know that you're busy but
   can I ask for directions?
Oh.. wait a minute please
I think I'm lost
Since that day, I've been lingering
   around you

Please repeat it again
i don't know much about love
Could you tell me kindly?
It's hard to understand you
Slowly slow-slowly (2X)

Excuse me sir

Then for rematch, they performed 'Come Back Home' originally by Seo Taiji and the Boys. The song is somewhat gloomy but the melody is very addictive.

Kpop Star 3: (Jjari Mong Ttang) Shorties & Peter Han

A lot of people are rooting for these girls. Seriously, they have amazing harmonies. They have been praised in every Round! Shorties consist of Yeo In Hye (Miss A's Suzy look alike), Park Jin Na (leader) and Ryu Tae Kyung (the shy one).

The Shorties - I Have Nothing

For the third round, this girls have recruited Peter Han ("Not Because he is good-looking", said Jin Na) to add some bass to their harmony. I think they did a great job.

Shorties & Peter Han - Man In the Mirror

They did it again during Team audition! They took everyone by surprised. This performance was claimed as the best ever performance in Kpop Star history, according to JYP.

Shorties & Peter Han - Don't Go

They didn't do well during battle audition because of the sudden change of song and lack of practice. (All thanks to YG ..) They were so nervous that they can't even pay attention to what the judges were saying since they were busy memorizing the lyrics. They end up being second place and have to do a rematch.

Faith - The Shorties

Tae Kyung was so stressed out by all the pressure and ended up crying. Her other teammates tried to cheer her up. (Aww~ I wish your friendship goes a long way..) But they did really well during the re-match performance despite the last part when Tae Kyung starts giggling. All the judges were in awe.

Stand Up for Love - The Shorties

(p/s: You can download the song by clicking on the hyperlink)

Kpop Star 3: Brody B.

# She auditioned for season 5. There is a different post for that. Link here

"Aww~ Isn't she lovely?" was the thought that came into my mind as I saw her.

She was only 10 years old. I don't know her last name since it was never mentioned in the show. She is half Korean (Mom) and half European (Dad). She has a little brother. She can't speak Korean well but she already learn how to read Hangul.

On her first audition round, she sang a soundtrack from The Little Mermaid, 'Part of Your World' by Jodi Benson. Her voice is so lovely but it was not her voice that got the judges, it's her unique charm. You should see how she dance to 2NE1 'I'm The Best'. Hahaha.. Sorry for laughing.. I guess since all three judges are married while YG and Yoo Hee Yeol had their own daughter, they have some kind of fatherly affection towards her. All of them want to see her again but since she was too young, they were concern whether the competition will be a bit too harsh on her. But in the end, Yoo Hee Yeol and JYP (in place of YG) give her a 'pass'.

Then, during the second audition round, she was in the 'bad' group. She surprised all the judges by her tremendous improvement as she sang 'Titanium' by David Guetta. You can download it here. She sang the high notes really well.

She proceeded to Team Mission and was grouped with Abigail Kim and Ryu Ji Soo. During the showcase, they sang Alicia Key's 'Girl On Fire'. Since the three of them have different age and styles, they named their group '3 different girls'.

I have to say I'm not impressed by their performance. I have to acknowledge though how those two other unnie were being very considerate of Brody. YHY also realized it but asked them to keep leading her well. So in Team Battle, they are still in the same group. This time they sang 'I Dream' by 15&. JYP recommended this song for them.

However, the song choice was not helping them at all. There's too many high notes. As for Brody, YG said she can hit the notes but not control her volume yet. Their team lose so Brody was eliminated. JYP asked her to come back again after 2 years just like what Lee Chae Yeon did. (Which she actually did!)

Later, the judges asked the producers to give them a couple of wildcards. Brody was revived by YG's wild card, and she was then teamed up with Almeng. I really like their performance. Brody and Almeng were later casted by JYP (but not as a team).

For Battle audition, she performed 'Sunny' by Boney M. Unfortunately, she didn't make the cut.

Bye bye Brody baby.. Don't give up! I hope to see you again in the future..

Kpop Star 3: Battle Round

After casting audition, it was battle audition where all three agencies train and groom their representatives for battle. They did a stimulation of how the battle round going to be like at YG headquarters and each agencies asked their ace to perform. The result was Bernard Park (JYP) first, Shorties (YG) second and Hung Jung Hee (Antenna Music) third. They reminded all the contestants that this round is a big deal. First place moves on to TOP 10 while second place has to perform again and third place will be automatically be eliminated.

So far, the result was:

               1st                                  2nd                                      3rd            
Kwon Jin Ah (Antenna)         Nam Young Joo (JYP)          2Minutes (YG)
Almeng (JYP)                          Bae Min Ah (YG)          Hung Jung Hee (Antenna)
Sam Kim (Antenna)                  Shorties (YG)                     Yao Weitao (JYP)
           *Something(Antenna)&Jang Hanna (YG)&Complete Chae (JYP)
Han Heejun (YG)                   Peter Han (Antenna)               Brody (JYP)
Bernard Park (JYP)               Lee Chae Young (YG)        Heo Eunyul (Antenna)

*No one wins during this round. So all of them have to do a re-match.

Re-match result:
- The Shorties
- Jung Hanna
- Bae Min Ah
- Nam Young Joo
- The Something

So, total 10 contestants have been chosen. I do pity Lee Chae Young seeing how she had developed over those 2 years but she's still young and have a lot of opportunity ahead of her. The Chae sisters also have a long way ahead of them. You guys are not losers.. It's just there are other people who need this stage more than you do. So please don't get discourage! As for Peter Han oppa, you are a great singer. I hope I'll see you in the future as a singer. Just go straight to entertainment companies and audition there. Hahaha..

This message goes to all the eliminated contestants as well. You guys did great and had tried you best. *Applause*

This is just my honest opinion.. I hope no one takes it too personally.. I am not really a fan of Jung Hanna or Bae Min Ah.. But I still think they did great.. Somehow I was hoping to see Peter Han on TOP10 rather than these two. I agree with the other TOP10 line-ups.. I'm looking forward for live broadcast!

Break The Habit: Day 6

It was a crazy week for me..
I was so pumped up with doing my assignment till i didn't even have time to sneakily watch Korean drama.
Well.. That may not be the whole truth =P
On Thursday and Friday I have some spare time in between
I did watch Kpop Star on Friday while reading journals
I just watch the performances but not the critics part
Then, I did check out Dramabeans to see what happen on 'My Love from Another Star'
So on Friday night, I did watch the first part of MLAS..
Then, just now while doing some chores, I did watch MLAS on TV
But somehow, I think I did great
It's not like I go crazy without K-drama
And.. I didn't check out for AllKpop at all!
I think that's a great achievement

p/s: I think I need to change my diet habit too. Probably that will be my next mission. Something like a losing weight diary.

Kpop Star 3: Confused by Something

Another performance from Kim Ah Hyun and Jung Sae Woon. This is during the casting audition. They wrote this song after being overwhelmed by emotions from the previous round. It's about being unsure whether someone really likes you or not.

I'm confused
I'm confused
I'm confused
I got a text last night when I was sleeping
As if attracted, our eyes met
Is this fate?
I'm confused at the heart on your status message
As if attracted, I dial your number

Should I approach or not?
Suddenly seems far
I'm hesitant again today
Do you know I'm special to you?
Do you think the same as me?
Maybe I am deluding myself

Chorus:
I'm confused at your smile
I'm confused at my heart that races when I see you
Should I muster up the courage to confess
What should I do?
What's this feeling growing inside?
I'm confused
I'm confused

Rap:
You are all tangled up like the subway routes
Both are confusing
Tell me which way to go
Seems like I understand you but sometimes I don't
It seems like I'm taking an exam every day
I don't know if you like me or if that's how we are
...
*Ah Hyun forgot the lyrics here*

Chorus:
(same as above)

Download mp3 here.

Break the Habit

I have a few habit that I would like to break free this year. I am fed up of myself for not having any self-discipline. I have been fighting with myself.. It's true that we have liberty but lack of freedom. Because we are so driven by impulse sometimes. We let our body decide but not our mind.

I am going to start a journal about how I will stop watching Korean dramas. It's not a sin to watch it but I have to put my priority first, regardless. So, this next 30 days, I vow to myself that I will not watch Korean dramas and I'll prove that I can still survive without it! Kpop Star and Runningman only airs once a week so I think that's acceptable as long as I had done all my work first. And I can only watch it on weekends.

Currently I am following 'He Who Came From the Star'. So I have to stop following that one. Also, I am following 'Emergency Couple' but I am not so fond of the story. I was planning to start watching Reply 1994 and I Need Romance 3' but I'll have to throw my intention now. For now, I will just focus on getting rid of my addiction.

Tomorrow will be my Day 1. So I will write down as I progress.

p/s: I will start by blocking AllKpop website.

Pegawai Sains Kimia

Another interview but different position. Last time I wrote about Pegawai Sains Kimia Hayat but this time I was called for Pegawai Kimia.

Seriously, I had trouble gathering information for this position. A lot that I found is for Kimia Hayat. I thought writing about it could guide some of you, who are as clueless as I was, to prepare themselves for the interview session.

This is merely my advice to you guys. You don't have to follow everything and that's it. You can always improvise what I did and do much better than me. 

The key points are:

1) Learn a lot about Jabatan Kimia Malaysia. 

2) Brush up your knowledge about some of the analytical instruments that you did learn. e.g. NMR, HPLC, GCMS etc

3) Always update yourself on what's going on the news. Any current or ongoing issues in Malaysia and around the world.

4) I know I told you before but you need to be prepare if they ask about 'dasar-dasar kerajaan'. 

I think I had give out a lot of pointers for you guys. The rest depends on how well you speak. You have to show your maturity of thinking. I think that's how they will judge you. They might question your answer but be confident and watch your tone (provocation element). 

For first timer, in the interview room there will one representative from Jabatan Kimia and another from SPA. SPA would ask basic questions such as 'tell me about yourself', 'why you are interest to work with government' etc. Then, Jabatan Kimia would take over and ask about more technical stuff such as how to use this equipments, etc.

All the best! 

Kpop Star 3: 1020 - Something

For Round 4, the group Something has to compete against All Chae. Well, they both come from a different genre. I just think the judges shouldn't be so bias towards All Chae as I don't see they are good in singing. But then again, All Chae win against Something.

During the elimination period, Jung Sae Woon was being so honest. He admitted that Ah Hyun noona contributed more for the song. It was her idea in terms of the concept and the style of the song. Ah Hyun felt sorry and tried to cover up that they equally worked on the song. (Ah~ My sweet 'Something'~)

For now, I know Jung Sae Woon was eliminated. The judges had no choice since that's the rule. At least one person has to go from the eliminated group. Let's just hope he'll come back after competing against all the other eliminated contestants.

[UPDATE] Jung Sae Woon is back! Yoo Hee Yeol used his wild-card!

1020 - Something

SW:
Sunday to Saturday
I have no concept on days
I burn my youth way at study halls at night
It's funny
How the clock is round

AH:
24 hours a day
I have no concept on time
I'm told I need a license
For my unknown future
It's funny
How the clock is round

Both:
Everyday
It's the same
That's how it is
Even if I live life to the fullest
Oh
I can't have a good night sleep
We can't go back or forward
The hands of the clock, silently

SW:
I want to stay at the internet cafe past 10 pm
AH:
I would like to wear a school uniform again
SW:
I want to buy 15 lottery tickets
AH:
When did I have a student bus card

Both:
Even if I live life to the fullest
Oh
I can't have a good night sleep
We can't go back or forward
The hands of the clock, silently
The hands of the clock, that always..
Tomorrow comes, but again..

Download mp3: 1020 - Something

Kpop Star Season 3 : Bernard Park

[Latest update: Bernard Park won Kpop Star 3!!! He chooses JYP as the company he would like to be signed to. Congratulations!!!  I♥U]

Where is this guy during the audition round? There's only a short clip showing him singing the song 'Gravity', originally by John Mayer.

"I love wearing cardigan because it's comfortable" - Bernard Park

I started to have some interest in him since JYP showed a keen interest in his voice. It was pure curiosity, at first. But when he sang 'End of The Road', originally by Boyz II Men, my heart melted. He really delivered the emotions of the song. It sounded as if he is begging someone to come back to him. As JYP said, "He has a soulful voice".

Download mp3: End of the Road - Bernard Park.

Well, I found out a bit about him. He is 21 years old and his birthday is on 29th January (according to his Youtube fancafe). He was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. He started having an interest in singing since he usually sings in church. He likes to sing a lot of R&B and Soul. He participated in Kollaboration Atlanta 2012. I assumed that he's a sophomore in college (since he was a freshman in 2012). During the interview session for Kollaboration Atlanta 2012, he did sing a bit of '6,8,12' originally sang by Brian McKnight. So, I would have guessed that he was the one who choose the song for one of EQ performance.

During the Team audition, Bernard was teamed up with Sam Kim and Kim Ki Ryun and they named the group 'E.Q'.

Download mp3: 6, 8, 12 by EQ

For team audition round, EQ has to compete against The Shorties & Peter Han which is like a nightmare for both of the teams. Both of the team did really great but the judges had to choose the winner. Unfortunately, EQ lose and Kim Ki Ryun was eliminated. So, only Bernard and Sam were left.

Download mp3: My Everything by EQ

Audition round: Bernard and Sam (BnS) performed 'It Hurts' by 2NE1. They thought it's better to perform a more recent song that can appeal the judges and viewers. However, they had a hard time during practice since Sam usually plays by ears and Ki Ryun would be the one to help him identify the chords. Nevertheless, they did well on D-day! Sam Kim was casted by Antenna Music while Bernard Park was casted by JYP.

They had a simulation of the battle round and Bernard was chosen to represent JYP team. He performed 'Lately' originally by Stevie Wonder.

Then, during battle audition, he performed 'I love you' by i-don't-know-who.. I'm sorry to say that I didn't enjoy it much but he managed to win first place and proceed to be in the TOP 10 spot! Congrats! I bet he'll be in TOP 3 as well but it's hard to say he'll be No. 1 because I'm rooting for Kwon Jin Ah, Something and The Shorties too.

For TOP10 performance, Bernard performed 'What I Want to Say' by i-don't-know-who.. I guess because I don't know the song much so I can't really enjoy it the first time I listen to it. During the interview session, he did say that his goal is to reach TOP10 and if he didn't, he might throw away his dream to be a singer. He was hesitant to come to Korea as he was supposed to help his parent and financially, he needs money to pay for his tuition fee. You can check out the video below. JYP said Bernard was able to make 8 chords song into 4 chords but he questioned whether he'll be able to do the opposite. In short, JYP wants Bernard to come out from his comfort zone and challenge himself more for him to grow.

What I Want To Say - Bernard Park

Bernard revealed that it was hard for him to be away from his family and friends. Well, it seems all the Korean-American contestants have the same problem and maybe that would make them bond even more. He was so disappointed in himself after the previous performance since he almost got eliminated. But not to worry.. Bernard Park is back! (I was thinking that before Yoo Hee Yeol said it) The Bernard I know from the beginning is back! I think it was a great song choice this time. He said this song relates to his situation now. So, enjoy~ TOP6 already woot woot!

Home - Bernard Park


(I'm quite busy right now. I will update this page properly ASAP)

TOP 6 interview & performance:

TOP 4 interview & performance:

Bernard is singing one of my fav songs! I'm not sure whether this was from Kollaboration Atlanta or pre-record live stage for Kpop Star or what..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqfM0r0BqI4

Kpop Star 3: Something (Jung Sae Woon & Kim Ah Hyun)

For Round 3 in Kpop Star 3, they are doing some grouping. Kim Ah Hyun (21 years old) chooses Jung Sae Woon  as her teammate. Good job there! Since both of them are singer-songwriter, they go well together. Kim Ah Hyun lived in Incheon while Jung Sae Woon lived in Busan. So, they couldn't meet often. They did the arrangement when they met and kept sending voice messages to each other afterwards. They named their group as 'Something' because they have this strange feeling about each other.

[UPDATE: 'Something' was eliminated after the TOP 10 performances along with Nam Young Joo. You guys will be missed by a lot of people.. (T_T)]

Something by Kim Ah Hyun (AH) & Jung Sae Woon (SW)

SW: One day, when we first met
AH: Our gaze crossed
SW: Something unexplainable
AH: Something~

AH: Oh boy, I tried to be calm
SW: But I hear in your voice
AH: Something I can't hid
SW: Something~
AH: What's your blood type?
SW: When is your birthday?
AH: What music do you like?
SW: Do you want milk?

SW: With questions we tried
Both: To fill the awkwardness
SW: I bite my lips
AH: My legs shake
SW: I bite my nails
AH: My heart is racing
SW: There's something
AH: The feeling
Both: Is strange

Both:
I'm strangely drawn to you
You've got something
I want to know you more
More some more
I have  a good feeling
About you and me
Someday
Are we dreaming the same?

SW:
The day when I first met you
I forgot to brush my teeth
I bought mouthwash I never bought
Even chewed 4 sticks of gum
But there's this uncomfortable feels
I think about it on my way home
Tonight, I won't fall asleep

Both:
Mom, wait a minute
Just leave me alone

AH:
I'm strangely drawn to you
You've got something

Both:
I want to know you more
More some more
I have  a good feeling
About you and me
Someday
Are we dreaming the same?

One day, when we first met
Something unexplainable

[Download 'Something']

Check out lyrics for 1020, Confused and Excuse Me Sir + Come Back Home.