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.

K-pop Star Season 3: Jung Sae Woon

I am a big fan of this guy already..
I am dying to listen more of his voice
It's like when I first heard Akdong Musician's voice

I don't have much information to share about this guy
Except he is being known as 'Busan Guy' and 'Korean Jason Mraz'
He is just 17 years old (Birthdate: 31 May 1997)!
But for those who is dying to understand what he was saying
     during the audition
Well I have some rough idea of it..

He usually went back late from school (10 pm)
The 40 years-old uncle (ahjushi) who lives below his apartment
      don't like him playing guitar at night
He ask his mom if they can move out from there
Since the apartments are so close to each other
     everyone can hear everything
So he end up playing guitar at park or on the roof
Also, he found his father's guitar and took interest on it
He self-taught himself to play the guitar
He wish to have fun while playing music

[UPDATE: 'Something' was eliminated after the TOP 10 performances. Good bye Jung Sae Woon! Hope to see you again! (T_T)]

Download the song here!

As for the song: 'Mom, wait a second'
[SING}
These days, you are supposed to rap while playing guitar
Oh really..
It's probably because of Akdong Musician
Then maybe I should try rapping as well?
Even though I don't know how to rap
Let me first give it a try, I want to try
It's seems like fun

[RAP]
I think the rap part should start here
What do I do?
What should I say?
I don't know!
Even writing this lyrics took me 3 days
I really respect all those rappers
Oh right..
I remember what I wanted to say
I come home from school at 10 at night
The man downstairs has a sensitive personality
So I can't play guitar
Mom wait a second.. I have something to say

[SING]
Mom, I wish I could sing more at night
Can we move out quickly
Let's pray together
Mom, I really want to sing at night
Let's at least move to a 5-pyeong (=16.5 sq meter) apartment
As long as I can sing at night, I like it~


p/s: Click the label for 'Jung Sae Woon' to download his other songs.