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01 July 2009 @ 09:19 pm
#000 COMMENT TO BE FRIENDS!  
40% PUBLIC, 60% LOCKED

Most fandom, or sharing releated post will be made public, all ranting, raving and personal stuff will be locked. But of course if you want to be mutual friends, I am still accepting new friends. But seeing as my friends list is getting longer, I'm going to be slightly more picky about who I friend back nowadays. It would be great if you leave a commentso I know how you found me and name a (or a few) reasons why we would make great friends.


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fearless_123
02 July 2008 @ 02:53 pm
#156 YesAsia is a site to BUY/REVIEW music, not fangirl.  

I might get hit by fansgirls but I think this is stupid. YesAsia has DBSK's 4th album up on the site - it's not even up for pre-order yet - and already there are 10 "5 star reviews" - Check it Out. As a DBSK fan I totally understand you feel hyped up about their Korean comeback (I CANNOT wait for it personally) but for a site like YesAsia - it's for music reviews, not fandom reviews. For all you know (although I highly doubt it) they could come out with the worst album ever -- would they still give them 5 stars just because they're DBSK fans? By giving it five stars, and not yet hearing any previews it's kinda unfair to people who want real music reviews, should I buy this album or not, what songs are good on it, what style of music etc. At least that what I prefer to read when checking out music on online shopping sites.

But that aside, I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE KOREAN COMEBACKS!! And BoA as well, it's been forever since I've heard her in Kpop - oh and Hyori has a new album out too at the end of the month.


 
 
fearless_123
28 June 2008 @ 11:34 pm
#155 TOP 10 MEME (PART 2)  

+ 4 posts in one day! I'm on a roll. I updated my Project 365, and posted scans for SHINee and Battle earlier today, as well as updating [info]music_envy with two posts.

+ ayaka's newest album Sing to the Sky is going to be the best release this year. I'm sure of it, I think she might surpass Utada in sales to earn Best Selling Female album - EXILE currently has the top spot. I absolutely love every track on this album, new and old. Normally I tend to skip over tracks released before as singles but once I start her album I just find impossible to press the skip button.

+ I need to catch up with some jdramas next week, but I have caught up with Fated to Love You. The ratings have been off the roof and I'm really interested how Hot Shot will compete with it. Hot Shot will be airing the end of July and I think it collides with the last 3 or 4 episodes of Fated to Love You. I think FTLU did once major mistake - they've streched it out too long. From the rumoured 16 episodes to a full 22 episodes - sometimes it good to ride out the popular wave but by extending it so many episodes it's easier to fall into the trap where episodes near the end start to get repetitive or boring.

+ Meme Time! Again I posted the first part Top 10 Asian Girls a few posts and I'm now doing the second part. I will get the drama part done next.



Top 10 List Meme
01. Make a graphic(s) with your Top 10 Asian Guys
02. Have a graphic(s) with an explanation why you like him/them, or why he is on that place in the ranking
03. Post it on your LJ and tag 5 people to do it too
Note: Carrying on from the first part, it's now the ranking or the guys. Like before I have included two honourable mentions. And I made myself an extra rule: one member per boyband allowed. LOL, it's just to make lists more fair -- really when you see a certain member it equals my love for the entire band. I don't agree with some fangirls who have seen a certain idol (who just happens to be part of a band), fallen in love with that idol and then called themselve a fan of the band the idol happens to be in. That's been a fan of the idol -- not the band. I strongly believe when you feel you're a fan of a groups of members, you will love them all (of course you're allowed favourites, it's the way life works) but you normally won't end up bashing/ignoring other members - or hating because one member has been in the limielight slightly longer. So yes, only one band member (which just happens to be my favourite) from each band. It doesn't mean I don't love the rest of them!!
Ranking: UNDER THE CUT )

Tagging: Anyone who has time to do this ♥

Again, I don't think there was anything to surprising - to the point of being rather obvious, no? The actual numbering might be a bit strange to some (and even to myself now that I look at it) but the people I listed are those you're all quite familar with.


 
 
fearless_123
28 June 2008 @ 08:18 pm
#154 [SCANS] Battle - Step by Step  

Just something else I received in the post and it was so shiny I couldn't resist scanning it in. Can't wait for them to release an album! As always, scanned in at 400dpi with fingerprints and dust included (I really need a new scanner). No watermarks but I've tagged each file description so please don't change those. Feel free to use for whatever but please don't claim as your own and credit isn't necessary. And remember to COMMENT if you download because its's ♥




Preview:


Battle - Step by Step
Download: Megaupload // Box.net // Gallery [15pgs @ 31.9MB]




 
 
fearless_123
28 June 2008 @ 08:12 pm
#153 [SCANS] SHINee - First Mini Album (Replay)  

Because someone messaged me and said I didn't include the Onew scans I decided to re-up everything. If you just want the Onew scans, get them at the Gallery link. Scanned in at 400dpi with fingerprints and dust included (I really need a new scanner). No watermarks but I've tagged each file description so please don't change those. Feel free to use for whatever but please don't claim as your own and credit isn't necessary. And remember to COMMENT if you download because its's ♥




Preview:


SHINee - First Mini Album (Replay)
Download: Megaupload // Box.net // Gallery [30pgs @ 30.6MB]




 
 
fearless_123
24 June 2008 @ 03:36 pm
#150 GIRL BANDS, KOREAN HANDAN, TOP 10 MEME (PART 1)  

+ Project 356 is on hold until my new phone arrives. For the last 2 days I've been taking them with the digital camera but it's run out of batteries so I need my new phone before I can transfer my pictures onto computer. It should arrive tomorrow if we don't have post delays.

+ Battle of the Girl Groups. Can't they have more mixed groups instead of this stupid fighting for popularity contest. So is TOUCHS real now, or not? And The B - I swear they debuted nearly a month ago. None of these all female pop bands have really caught onto me. The only new groups group from last year/this year I like seems to be KARA - and they're having a member switch - I hope to hell they don't come back with the sexy look. As for Wonder Girls and SNSD... I haven't even been bothered to learn SNSD's names, I don't find their music my style so I've kept away from that fandom. I'm no good with names - it took me AGES to figure out Super Junior. It doesn't mean I hate them though. Wonder Girls (at least I know their names) has had an addictive track, Tell Me - as for their latest, So Hot, it's perfect for summer, but I'm not too into the lyrics.

+ Korean Hana Yori Dango. I had made a pact with myself, unless I hear at least 20 good reviews I will not be watching it. Yep. I just don't want to spoil what I love about Handan.

+ Meme Time! Because I got tagged to do one of these decades ago but I never got around to making graphics (I really need to update my gallery as well my coloring) and I saw the ranking and though it would be fun to finally get this up. I'll do the guys and drama lists later on in the week.



Top 10 List Meme
01. Make a graphic(s) with your Top 10 Asian Girls
02. Have a graphic(s) with an explanation why you like her/them, or why she is on that place in the ranking
03. Post it on your LJ and tag 5 people to do it too
Note: I know it says "Top 10" but I couldn't help and include two honourable mentions. When I came to picking my top ten I tried to choose those fandoms in which I've been involved/following for a long time -- so I've watched numurous videos/films, read stacks of interviews, replayed their music millions of times. The reason I felt I needed to add "honourable mentions" was because I've only started getting interested in this artist or I've not become familiar with the artist apart from their music/dramas.
Ranking: UNDER THE CUT )

Tagging: Anyone who has time to do this ♥

Anyone find anything surprising? I don't think so, it was really all kinda given. Maybe the only one thing that you would find out of place people is I don't have Erika Toda, Maki Horikita, Aragaki Yui or Masami Nagasawa on my list. I find them all talented but are just not in my Top 10 yet. Maybe after I watch more of them then they might climb up.


 
 
fearless_123
17 June 2008 @ 11:54 pm
#150 Project 365: Day 3, 4, 5 + Koizura Talk  

+ Project 365: So I missed out posting the pictures -- but I did take them. Someone asked me if I'm going to put up pictures of me... I might, but first I need to get my hair cut lol.


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Day 3 (June 16)

This is actually a construction site on my way to school. Doesn't look much like one, huh? I'm not sure what the building used to be (or what it's gonna be) but I can tell you it will look nice if they've spent so much time on covering up the and making the site look nice.

Days 4 and 5 Under The Cut )



+ I got around to watching Koizora today. It says this was based on a true story? Impossible. it's a storyline right out of some teen idol drama read the rest of my babble )


+ And what's up with Korea banning music videos lately. Junjin's Wa and Epik High's Breakdown have both been banned. Personally I don't really see what's so unsuitable them. Ok, maybe Epik High's is a little violent and bloodly but it's nothing too scary. As for Junjin's, alot of touching and a girl playing hard-to-get -- but nothing that I don't think is not suitable for under 12s.


 
 
fearless_123
14 June 2008 @ 01:48 pm
#148 Project 365: Take A Photo A Day  

Project 365 June/July: How to Take a Photo a Day and See Your Life in a Whole New Way
People will often say that their whole lives flashed before their eyes after they experienced a traumatic event. Perhaps it’s a bit morbid, but we think that sounds pretty incredible.



Day 1 (June 14, 2008)

I thought I'd start this project for a month first. My favourite place to just sit, chill, finish homework and drink mocha and frappacinos. This Starbucks is on the upper floor of a shoppping centre so it's normally less packed than those other ones on the bottom floor.



 
 
fearless_123
13 June 2008 @ 07:44 pm
#147 I'M WATCHING THE "ALIEN"  

What is it with the Chinese people and their English names!

I as watching Entertainment 100% (the Taiwanese show) and I got curious about one of the hosts 小鬼 (Xiao Gui) - they were talking about this singing and was curious how his voice sounded. So when I typed his name into Google I came across some bio's and stuff... and you will never guess what his "English Name" is. Alien. IT SAYS English Name: ALIEN, not even Nickname or something. Alien, as in green/silver things with big heads and landed in Roswell some decades ago? Does it really say "Alien Huang" on his passport? I checked it as pinyin against the Chinese characters - his name is 黃鴻升 so it should pinyin to Huang Hong Sheng (I think...) but nothing like Al-ien, A-lien etc. And you thought the Chinese/Taiwanese couldn't up with anything more ridiculous - I used to think names like Power, Decade and Evergreen were strange.

 
 
fearless_123
10 June 2008 @ 04:26 pm
#146 I ADORE YOU ALL! + DREAM CONCERT TALK  

From my poll before - all of you are so sweet. I'm a crappy friend but you're all still so nice ♥ ♥ ♥

Thw world of fandom is surely a crazy ones. I'm reading all these friends entries (because I'm too lazy to check Soompi) and all I have to say is: If you thought korean fangirls were crazy - you haven't met the boys yet lol.

Am I the only one who sees anything good out of the Dream Concert? I have to admit that my obsession with DBSK was calming down a little an I haven't been checking the comm 3 times a day like I used to. Rising Sun is my ultimate favourite song - the reason I joined the fandom - and seeing a performance reminded me why I love them so much! And then hearing them singl ive is always a plus side.
The SM opening was strange as well - I keep on forgetting SHINee is actually part of SM Town and seeing Jonghyun singing with SuJu was just... strange. But then I can't wait for a SM Town album this year (or is the Summer one cancelled and replaced by SuJu H's Cooking?) because we then get to hear DBSK and BoA (with something Korean at last) and ZLY who's been more active in China and of course new addition SHINee.
I guess the reason the Dream con hasn't effected me much is I'm not really a fan of SNSD or SuJu - the two craziest fanclubs by the sound of it. And which SNSD fanboy was so petty he had to go rip an ELF banner? He's a guy.. have some manners.

AND CAN I SAY WHY DO DBSK COME OUT WITH HUNDREDS OF NEW THINGS ALL AT ONCE. They haven't released any DVD's (except HIJ Vol.3) and PB's in quite some time - AND NOW YOU GET BOTH!!! Argh. Now that needs to go to the top of the list - and I STILL can't get Epik High's album.. it's been floating on my list for ages, along with Dongwan's Secret. At least I got Shinhwa's Vol. 9 (which I might add is the best packaged album this year)

Still Trying to Clear To-Buy List
- DBSK New PB
- Toho 3rd Japan Concert DVD
- Elva Hsiao: 3 Faced
- Battle: Step by Step
- Toho New Single: "can't remember the title for the love of life" [still don't know if I should get this one.. and WHY is the title so long!!.. and WHAT is the title?]
- ONE OK ROCK: Beam of Light
- Epik High: Pieces, Part One
- Kim Dongwan: The Secret
- F.T Island Prologue of F.T Island

 
 
fearless_123
11 May 2008 @ 09:22 pm
#144 [SCANS] Haruka Ayase - Sabra.net Cover Girl, HEROINE & Triple A  

Because last time I post Ayase's NS EYES I saw alot of people were interested in her and it seemed alot of people found it hard to find her other stuff so I'm sharing the rest of my photobooks with her. Credits to H!P Tracker and hope you enjoy. ♥



Ayase Haruka - Sabra Cover ~ Lovely Sexy Cyborg ~ [2008]
Download (MU) // Download (4S) [26pgs @ 26.9MB]


HEROINE & Triple A )



 
 
fearless_123
11 May 2008 @ 09:02 pm
#143 Maou (Remake of "The Devil") with Ohno & Toma  

Another Japanese remake of a Korean drama:

Arashi leader Satoshi Ohno has finally been given a regular role in a drama series. He will co-star with rising actor Toma Ikuta in the TBS series “Maou,” premiering this July.

“Maou” is a remake of the 2007 Korean suspense drama “The Devil” (”Mawang”). In this version, Ohno plays a lawyer seeking revenge against the killer of his relatives. For the role, he has cut his hair and dyed it black. Meanwhile, Ikuta has been cast as a detective investigating a mysterious series of murders.


This reminds me I actually need to finish off watching "The Devil" ~ I got up to episode 10 or so when CB died on me for two weeks and I forgot to catch up *heading off to jdramas now* But Ohno as main lead? Surprising stuff and very interested in how he'll do ~ and there's Toma too! He's sure making alot of dramas (not that I'm complaining) but is he actually going to debut musically any time soon? We all know JE members are entertainers all around.


Yeh I know this was posted at Tokyograph a few days ago. But I'm late.


 
 
fearless_123
10 May 2008 @ 02:07 pm
#142 Happy Birthday to Lee Hyori  

Because this girl deserves so much more love than everyone is crediting her for. It's her 29th birthday this year (or Korean ages go something like 30th) and we should be expecting an album/mini-album of some sort this year. From the few videos and interviews she actually seems like a really sweet person, not the bitch the media has protrayed her to be.
Lee Hyori, originally from Fin.K.L fame has gone on to becoming a leading solo artist and gained recognition through acting (I think she should stick to music), endorsements (first Calvin Klein Asian-wide model and original Samsung spokesperson), music (debut album won her daesangs, second caused the plagiarism controversy) and her dance/sexy image which has eventually lead to her becoming the highest female paid singer in South Korea.

Happy Birthday to Lee Hyori ♥



mini-est picspam of the birthday girl )


 
 
fearless_123
05 May 2008 @ 04:10 pm
#139 [SCANS] Aibu Saki, Eikura Nana, Inoue Mao, Kato Rosa, Meisa Kuroki, Otsuka Ai & Suzuki Emi  

I never even realised I've download so many photobooks. And I'm still only half way through. Another set of scans featuring various elles, this time scans from Eikura Nana's Free (Wiki), debut photobooks from Inoue Mao, 15 Sai (Wiki) and Narumi Riko's 12 Sai (Wiki). As well as Otsuka Ai's Kimiiro Omoi photobook (Wiki) and Suzuki Emi's Love Love (Wiki). Two NS EYES collections from Kato Rosa (Wiki) and Meisa Kuroki (Wiki). But first is Sabra.net Cover Girl featuring Aibu Saki (Wiki) who's doing a great job in current jdrama, Zettai Kareshi.
Everything uploaded to Megaupload and Sendspace again, no galleries this time as I'm too lazy. As always, none of these were scanned in by me, just trying to pass around more love for these girls. Normal credits include KMC Forum and Chinese H!P Forum. A small warning ahead of time, slightly image heavy.




Aibu Saki - Sabra Cover Girl ~ Kiss of Vanilla ~ [2008]
Download (MU) // Download (SS) [53pgs @ 32MB]

Eikura Nana - Free )

Inoue Mao - 15 Sai )

Kata Rosa - NS EYES No. 463 )

Meisa Kuroki - NS EYES Special No. 406 )

Kuroki Meisa - Shinoyama )

Narumi Riko - 12 Sai )

Otsuka Ai - Kimiiro Omoi )

Suzuki Emi - Love Love )

 
 
fearless_123
05 May 2008 @ 02:18 pm
#138 [SCANS] Maggie Q Picture Folder  

My Maggie Q picture folder ~ which is actually really small but I thought I'd upload it anyway as everything is being deleted/transferred to my desktop. The scans are more recent ones and include a few movie premieres and magazines scans as well her Die Hard 4 promo shoots. Credits go to various sources, mainly Maggie Q Gallery.net.


Maggie Q Picture Folder
Download (MU) // Download (SS) [53pgs @ 23.2MB]



 
 
fearless_123
04 May 2008 @ 10:46 pm
#137 [SCANS] Namie Amuro & Ayumi Hamasaki Japanese Fashion Magazines  

Again, just getting rid of some old files. This time its the small features from Japanese fashion magazines, featuring mainly Namie Amuro and two with Ayumi Hamasaki. Credits go to JPS and/or as tagged on the pictures.



GISELe Magazine - April 2008 (Amuro Namie)
Download (MU) // Download (SS) [7pgs @ 2.4MB]

rest under the cut )


 
 
fearless_123
27 April 2008 @ 06:24 pm
#136 [info]get_covered  

Because I'm totally bored and need a place to get rid of my growing collection of album art (I have over 1.2GB's worth of album art) I decided to go ahead and open a comm for Asian related album art. It pretty much has nothing now but I'm going to be adding to it once I've finished watching Last Friends Episode 03. Pimp this out! I can't be the only one obsessed with a perfect music library.

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[info]get_covered [info]get_covered [info]get_covered [info]get_covered [info]get_covered



 
 
fearless_123
26 April 2008 @ 12:26 am
#135 Comm Idea?  

Okay, this is going to sound strange but would anyone be interested in a lj comm for Asian album art. Yeh... it's slightly strange but I was "trying" to organise my id3 tags and I realised I'm missing alot of high quality album art. It will sort of like be based on j-pop cd art blog but expand to include Chinese and Korean.

Do people think there's a need for a comm like this? Would anyone actually find something like this useful? Just taking in ideas.


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fearless_123
21 April 2008 @ 06:38 pm
#133 Last Friends, Episode 01  

So I decided I needed to catch up on some Asian dramas ~ I heard Fated To Love You is suppossed to be good so I'm downloading that now. And also Wayward Kenting and I still haven't started on Wish To See You Again. It's been on my harddrive for weeks on end. But because I'm totally biased I went and downloaded Last Friends - it's been the drama I've been anticipating since the cast was announced.



Last Friends 01 - Spoilers Ahead )


 
 
fearless_123
18 April 2008 @ 08:12 pm
#132 Ling-ology Meme  

Let others know a little more about yourself, repost this with your name followed by "ology".
snagged from [info]hwighting

Ling-ology )
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