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..
[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".
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'.
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.
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!
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
