Pacific Rim: One Great Underrated Movie in 2013

Remember when we used to watch 'Ultraman' on the silver screen back then? Well, that was about 20 years back and I was a little kid filling up my weekends catching up with all the 'cartoons' on the weekend television slots.

Although 'Ultraman' was more for boys, I somehow love watching it since superheroes make my day after saving helpless town folks from monsters. I've been waiting for a big screen remake of 'Ultraman' but something greater has made it way instead in it's place.

Back to 2013, Pacific Rim is the latest 'superhero' movie to hit the golden screens although the concept is slightly different. 

In this movie directed by Guillermo del Toro, humans in the future have found a way to fight monsters by building huge robots called 'Jaegers' (pronounced 'yee-ay-gers') which were steered by 2 people, most preferably with combat skills.

Monsters have been appearing from the Pacific rim in the ocean (hence the title of the movie), and these huge sea monsters are named 'Kaiju' (pronounced 'kai-joo') with different categories to denote the size of the monsters.

To beat these Kaijus, Jaegers have been deployed to fight them. But these Jaegers have to be piloted by 2 people who share a strong bond since they have to think as one. The Jaeger mirrors their shared actions and together this strategy worked for a while, till the Kaijus started getting bigger and bigger, and they started losing Jaegers faster than they could build them.

Therefore, many countries wanted to stop the Jaeger programme and focus instead on building a great wall around the Pacific ocean, shielding countries from the Kaijus. 



But after a successful attempt by a huge Kaiju which broke the wall in mere seconds, people began calling upon the Jaegers to save their cities again. This time round, the Jaegers will attempt to detonate a bomb in the Pacific Rim to stop the Kaijus from coming up once and for all.

Totally the underrated movie of 2013 so far for me. I didn't expect so much from the movie since it wasn't greatly talked about or promoted (as compared to 'Despicable Me') and the only reason I went to watch it was because my 2 brothers wanted to watch it. So, thank you bros!

The author loved the relatively 'fresh' faces of the main cast comprising of Charlie Hunnam, Idris Elba, and Rinko Kikuchi. Her personal 2 favourites are the squabbling scientists, Dr Newton and Dr Gottlieb who are a great hilarious duo. And 'Gipsy Danger' rocks!

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Xia Junsu's 'Incredible' Comeback!

Xia Junsu is back with his latest album Incredible! This second album marks many firsts for Junsu and I hope there are many more to come!

Junsu collaborated with Quincy Jones, Diddy's stepson on 'Incredible', and the music video was shot in a pool party scene in the United States.

Besides Junsu's impeccable English, I also love the fresh concept of the music video, do check it out below!



Incredible is your typical summer song, but I prefer 11AM since I'm a sucker for ballads... Anyway, who wouldn't melt while listening to Junsu's vocals?

'11AM' is recorded in one sitting, a feat which is one of a kind since it's a emotional ballad that would have taken quite a few takes if the singer isn't as good as Junsu is.

Below is the special clip for '11AM', do not be taken aback as the first half of the music video does not have background music. Take the opportunity to listen to Junsu's voice, and the rawness of the recording will definitely help you to appreciate his wonderful voice, if you have yet to.



And on top of that, there is a bonus video for all you Junsu fan's out there, one where he held the showcase for the release of 'Incredible' in Seoul. Lucky fans who managed to watch it live and many more who watched it via YouTube live-streaming like myself can't believe how talented this guy is. 

Check out Junsu's 'Incredible' Live Showcase clip below!



The author is pleased and happy that Junsu finally managed to have a showcase to promote his latest album release. Although he hasn't had any invitations to appear on televised broadcasts, I pray that he'll be on one soon!

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'Falling In Love' With 2NE1

The ladies of 2NE1 are finally back after a long hiatus! After releasing their single I Love You late last year, they've been keeping mum over the release of the next studio album, but guess what? Falling In Love is exactly what they're gonna make you do next!

'Falling In Love' is the first of a series of singles that 2NE1 will be releasing over a period till their new album drops. So Blackjacks, are you excited yet??

The latest single has a reggae beat which suits the summer as it gives you the beach feels. This is new concept for 2NE1 as it's different from their previous hits.

Not convinced? Well, check out the music video for 'Falling In Love' below and you be the judge.

 

The author is anticipating the release of more singles from 2NE1, leading up to their album release. Word has it that 'Make It Happen' could be the title of the next single since the title was written on a gold coin in 'Falling In Love' music video. Could it really be? We'll soon find out!

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After School Wants To Be Your 'First Love'

The ladies of After School have finally made their comeback for this season and (wow!) they are definitely one to watch out for among the sea of girl group comebacks!

Their latest single First Love is the main highlight of the album and you'll have to see the music video or their live performance at least to see how much effort they have been putting in for their latest comeback.

The sexy mid-tempo number is sure to get you gyrating to the beat and make you wanna sign up for pole dancing classes!

Below is the music video for 'First Love', make sure you check it out if you have yet to!



With their pole dancing lessons, the girls have suffered from many injuries for the sake of perfecting their performance. 

While Raina is still performing on live shows but not aggressively dancing since she hurt her arm, Lizzy is not performing on all live shows as she injured her ankle even before the filming of the music video. Nana is currently out due to a fall after a live show. The group is currently promoting with 6 remaining members.

I wish them all the best on their latest album!

The author first listened to After School's Bang! and loved the sound. Most of the time she follows their sub-unit Orange Caramel's releases, but recently 'First Love' proved to be too good to ignore! Their pole dancing rocks!!

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AIA K-pop Concert 2013 In Malaysia, 27th June

 

AIA K-POP 2013 will be happening at Stadium Putra, Bukit Jalil on 27th June 2013, featuring dynamic boy band B2ST, explosive girl group 4Minute and talented songstress/ dancer G.NA!

Brought to you by American International Assurance Bhd.,the private concert is open for 2000 premium ticket purchasers only. Other tickets will be given out through contests via various avenues.

Ticket prices range from RM250 to RM450, so if you still wanna grab your chance to see your favourite artist from Cube Entertainment, go on over to TicketCharge's website to buy your tickets!

Here's something for B2ST's B2uty fans, hopefully they will perform their new single I'm Sorry at the concert! 



Latest update: Here's a picture of B2ST during the press conference for AIA K-pop Concert 2013 in Malaysia. Keep updated by following B2ST's fanpage on Facebook! 

The author is going to miss another chance to see B2ST in concert, although they have stopped by in Malaysia countless times for concerts over the past few years. (Oh, my poor heart...)

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G-DRAGON's One Of A Kind World Tour in KL, 22 June 2013

As part of G-DRAGON's One Of A Kind World Tour, the most famous member of Big Bang will be making a stop in Kuala Lumpur on 22nd June 2013, 8pm, to hold a concert at Stadium Nasional, Bukit Jalil!

Co-organised by Running Into The Sun and Woohoo! Experience, this will be the only outdoor concert of his world tour and best of all, he will be having his best buddy, Taeyang, as the special guest for the night! Talk about buy 1, free 1!

To purchase your tickets, head on over to AirAsia RedTix.com or TicketCharge to get your hands on the tickets if you have yet to. Hurry, before all the tickets get sold out!

Judging from photos and fans' feedback from his previous concerts, the fans will leave satisfied for he gives his all in all his performances.

Stay connected to G-DRAGON's official Facebook page for more updates on the concert!

Here's a music video to suit your mood: Michi-Go!



The author started listening to G-DRAGON after attending Big Bang's Alive World Tour in KL last year. Sadly, she couldn't make it to his concert this year. But fear not, for fancams will always surface on the internet!

Latest update: Here is a picture of G-Dragon performing on 22 June from the concert organizer's (Running Into The Sun) Facebook page!

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Hello YG Phamily Exhibition (H.Y.P.E) At Parkamaya, Fahrenheit 88

  

Hello YG Phamily Exhibition (H.Y.P.E) is coming to K-pop fans (PSY oppa, Big Bang, 2NE1, Epik High, Se7en, Gummy, and Lee Hi) this week at Parkamaya, Fahrenheit 88 and they are inviting you to join them for a whole week of fun! 

Fans of are in for a treat as the main attraction of the exhibition is the Phamily Day on June 9 which will have  G-Dragon One of a Kind (OOAK) flash mob and OOAK fan project briefing.

There will also be an album exhibition from June 7 till 16, so make sure you check it out!

The details of the event:

Event: Hello YG Phamily Exhibition (H.Y.P.E) 
Organizer: YG-HYPE {Facebook} {YouTube} {Twitter}
Date: June 7-16, 2013
Phamily Day: 9th June 2013 (Sunday)
Venue: Parkamaya, Fahrenheit88, Kuala Lumpur 

For more information on the event, please contact YG-HYPE!

The author will try her very best to make a trip to Parkamaya to witness all the H.Y.P.E. in person!

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EXO 'Wolf' Boys

The EXO boys have taken a new approach in their latest comeback, this time round as Wolf boys! 

Although I'm not a fan of their previous hits, something about their latest single draws me in somewhat, but as I still have yet to come to recognize each and every member (except for Kai which is chanelling Big Bang's Taeyang's style) I still do feel a deep connection with this rookie group.

I like the wolf boys concept in 'Wolf', but I must say the image of this group does not really match the mood of this song. There are tribal background sounds in the song conjures up images of men in tribal attire and surroundings, which I think would have worked better had the music video featured this element.

As expected, the music video is polished and comes complete with a stunning choreography, as every other SM video should be.

If you have yet to, make sure you watch the music video for 'Wolf' in the link below!



The author thinks that EXO is the latest rookie group that is a force to be reckoned with. But somehow SM's style of creating groups with huge number of members should be stopped. I want a chance to see all members equally on screen!

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CL Is 'The Baddest Female'

The Baddest Female in 2NE1 is finally going solo! After a long wait, fans of CL are treated to her first single, aptly named 'The Baddest Female'.

Initially the single was supposed to be named 'Bad Girl', but later CL and her agency, YG Entertainment decided to change the title to 'The Baddest Female'. 

While some had said that the song title change was due to the clash with Lee Hyori's 'Bad Girls', which happened to be released weeks earlier, CL herself has addressed the change saying that both titles has been on the table for a long time, but she decided to change the song title at the last minute.

The song itself is a rap number which seems to have various parts which transitions seamlessly, and it is very up to date song (dubstep, if you're wondering)that keeps the current music trends in check.

Check out CL's multiple wardrobe changes throughout the music video!



Meanwhile, CL's solo seems to be start of what seems to be 2NE1's comeback. Let's hope it's pretty soon!

The author is a huge fan of 2NE1, especially after listening to 'I Love You'. She had a wonderful experience seeing them performing up close in flesh at the Twin Towers @live 2013!

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2PM: Boys Turned 'Grown' Up Men

The boys (or rather, men) of 2PM are finally back with their 3rd album titled Grown! Their last one 'Hands Up' was released in 2011, which was around 2 years ago!

This time round, the boys showed how much they have 'grown' over the past 2 years by showcasing a more matured and sexier image, which I found did reflect the title of their album very well.

And I bet many fan girls would agree that the second cover looks greater huh? With all that hot hunks' six packs, I'm sure many of the fans would swoon once they get their hands on the album!

There are 2 singles which I think are the title tracks off the album, since they shot music videos for them and are currently promoting them on live music shows.

The first is Come Back When You Hear This Song, a track that starts off sounding like a ballad, then picks up into a mid-tempo dance number. 

While there are some reviews that said the dance moves seem a little musical or theatrical and look out of place, somehow I find that they executed the moves well and it seamlessly fits with the mood of the song. 

Check out the music video for 'Come Back When You Hear This Song' which will get you singing to the chorus "I norael deutgo dorawa, dorawa...," in no time! Look out for the 7 sins in the video too!



Next up is All Day I Think Of You (what's with all the long and mouthful titles this time round, JYP?). This song is quite a mix of rapping, slow ballad like parts, as well as synthesized voices. 

What I love most is the part where they all sat down on chairs and snap their fingers while swinging one leg. So swag!!

Check out the sexy music video for 'All Day I Think Of You' below!



Otherwise, the rest of the album is still pretty good for those looking for a album for easy listening as most tracks are quite tuned down, with a couple of ballads here and there.

I shall be looking forward to catch their sexy live performances on television one of these days!

The author is loving the new concept for 2PM's comeback. What about you?

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