Who Said What Wednesday

Red house – 긴 밤 (Endless night) MV English Subbed

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South Korea, widely known and respected for its huge beauty and cosmetic brands has gradually entered the entertainment scene with the country’s styled music genre. With the increasing rise in Korean pop or K-pop, it comes as no surprise that a lot of bands and choreographers are emerging in South Korea. Some of these brands hold a huge fan base and regularly perform in a variety of shows and concerts. When music groups perform to the delight of their fans with an equally well rehearsed and choreographed dance, it’s only natural fans would want to have an idea who is pulling the strings behind the scene. So if Korean dance artists intrigue you and you want to know the Country’s top Choreographers, you’ll find out these and more in this list of top 5 choreographers making waves and gaining traction in South Korea. However, this list is in no specific order of who the best is in K-pop.

1. Keone Madrid

This choreographer gained massive attention when he was credited to be behind the popular move in one of BTS’ songs. The moves were generally overly difficult for even the best professional dancers to perform, and is part of a husband-wife dance team which has performed in a host of international music videos.

2.Ko Kyungjun

Another top K-pop choreographer with a considerable fanbase, Ko Kyungjun was the main artists and leads the DQ Agency Dance Team. The Starship Entertainment affiliated team has allowed Ko to showcase his best talents, gathering massive audience in 2016 as he choreographed two of ASTROS’s title songs and also the choreography for MONSTA X and SISTAR.

3.Kim Tae Woo

Popularly called Kasper, this South Korean choreographer hails from 1 Million Dance Studios and teaches dance at SM entertainment. He made headlines after starring in on SBS’s songs and tours with SM Town. The artist is known to be the brain behind songs from Taemin and has also been featured in numerous K-pop songs with massive audience appeal.

4.Blazer Pyo

Blazer Pyo works with JYP Entertainment and has been responsible for training a large number of the company’s foremost choreographers. He became a topic of discussion after starring in Mnet’s dance show. He has since been featured in other performances, getting more spotlight and has a good fan base to his name.

5.Rocky

Rocky made his mark and sent waves of his choreographic style in many of ASTRO’s songs. He was an assistant choreographer for SBS Inkigayo UDF stage performance and has also been allowed to assume lead roles in the choreography of many ASTRO songs.

Although not exhaustive, this list is just a glimpse into choreographers taking centre stage and gaining massive attention in South Korea’s Genre of Pop music – “K-pop”.  As the music brand gathers more favourites in Asia and larger worldwide fan base, new South Korean Choreographers, bands and artists are sure to emerge and as this happens in the rapidly developing Korean Pop music genre, the list can only grow longer.

 

—-S. Clare

 

015B x 유라(youra) – 나의 머리는 녹색 My Hair Is Green Official M/V English Subbed

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Netflix has a vast library of K-dramas and J-Dramas worth checking out. One of those dramas is Erased (Boku Dake ga Inai Machi or The Town Where Only I Am Missing), a 12-episode series based on the manga of the same name. For those familiar with the manga, Netflix’s version of Erased is one of many TV and film adaptations. However, it is the best adaptation given how well it follows Kei Sanbe’s manga. The story does not deviate, and key elements—both good and bad—are strongly present.

Erased tells the story of Satoru Fujinuma who experiences a phenomenon called “Revival” that sends him back in time to prevent life-threatening tragedies. After a tragedy, Satoru is sent back to 1988 to work on preventing the recent crime along with other criminal incidents that impacted three people around him.

The well-cast characters provide sweetness, chills, and hints of realism as the story and friendships unfold. While the central relationship is initially between the adult-Satoru (Yûki Furukawa) and Airi (Mio Yûki), young Satoru (Reo Uchikawa) and Kayo (Rinka Kakihara) is the relationship viewers may find themselves rooting for since the young actors do well at subtle acting that play strong roles as the series unfolds.

As for the story, this melodramatic thriller demands attention from beginning to end. Erased is not an empty drama: It does require thinking as each episode lays out a clue as to who committed the crimes that shook Satoru’s small town in the 1980s… a crime-spree that still occurs in the present time and follows Satoru to his new home in the mid-2000s. However, the viewer may figure out who the criminal is quickly, but this will not detract from the overall story.

The story weighs heavily on the importance of friendship along with accepting individuals that society otherwise tosses aside. This is where the beauty of Erased lies: It challenges the viewer to look at others around them to learn their stories and to even help those in need. This motif plays heavy throughout the show as seen in the 1988 sequence. The child actors do well playing off each other as they reach out to Kayo to try to save her, especially since the scenes feature the children in their childlike innocence while trying to navigate very-adult problems such as abuse and intense loneliness. Here, it’s helpful that Satoru still has his adult, 2006-brain intact because it comes in handy with the mistakes the children make in their investigations.

Erased uses stark, amazingly executed cinematography to help with the story. The themes of friendship are a bright spot in a story that relies on betrayal, murder, and circumstance, and the latter themes are often represented by winter, smoke stacks, and vast, frozen landscapes. The scenery shots have feelings of foreboding, so it is easy to tell the mood of a particular episode as the series progresses. The artistic touches make a difference.

The highlights for Erased do lie in the amazing cast and how believable they are in each role. Rinka Kakihara and Reo Uchikawa are splendid as young Kayo and Satoru, while Shigeyuki Totsugi does well at making viewers’ skin crawl as Gaku Yoshiro. The cast makes the show, and that makes up for some of the shortcomings.

And, there are shortcomings, but these issues do not strongly impact the story other than making a viewer roll his or her eyes a bit.

Some may find fault in the show’s pacing, which is understandable considering that the story is condensed into 12, half-hour episodes. The brevity didn’t allow for strong character development, and this could have been a chance to add more details to the characters beyond what the manga presents. Given how Erased is supposed to follow Satoru and how he helps prevent tragedy, it’s expected that he should be impacted in some way and experience stronger growth than what’s portrayed. There are glimpses of development and regret, though, especially since Satoru maintains memories of the old past and new past as well as the old and new present. Here, his actions and reactions with Airi are vital to his character, so it’s important to pay attention to how he interacts with her in both lifetimes Satoru lives.

Of course, the tired trope of falling into a coma is also present. This is an issue with the manga, film, and drama. Yes, the author used this as a plot point to help with the time jump, but it’s not creative. In fact, it’s lazy writing even if it is relevant to the story. This was something that could have been changed for dramatic purposes, but it wasn’t. For those who didn’t read the manga, this will be an annoying plot-point that does scream laziness and lack of creativity given the 12-episode arc. Yes, this is true to the manga, but it’s still irksome.

And, it happens not once, but twice.

Another issue is the final episode which may feel anticlimactic due to the show’s pacing. The showdown between protagonist and antagonist feels completely rushed and like the show needed to be wrapped up in the most dramatically dull way possible. Again, it’s true to the original source material, but more could have been done. Some viewers may feel let down given the buildup to this moment.

Despite the downfalls, the show is, overall, well-done. The downfalls, while annoying, don’t impact the narrative too much. The cast, cinematography, and ability to draw the viewer in for an easy-binge far outweigh the negatives. Overall, Erased earns an 8/10 and should be added to your Netflix watch list.

 

 

—-Joelle Halon

Overview

Chinese Name: 黃景瑜

Star Sign: Sagittarius

Nationality: Chinese

Pinyin: Huáng Jǐngyú (Mandarin)

Born: 30 November 1992

Birthplace: Dandong, Liaoning, China

Ethnicity: Han

Chinese Zodiac: Monkey

Education: Liaodong University

Gender: Male

Height: 187 cm

Weight: 80 kg

Occupation: Actor, model

Years active: 2013–present

Beginnings

Huang Jingyu also known as Johnny Huang is a Chinese actor and model. Born on November 30, 1992, Huang Jingyu first started his career as a model before branching into acting.

2013

Starting in 2013, he appeared several times as a model in the Hunan Satellite TV variety show, “I’m a Great Beauty”.

2016

Huang made his acting debut in the 2016 web drama as Gu Hai in “Addicted”, this show was also known as “Heroin”. The story of this web series was based on the boys love novel “Are You Addicted?”  Unfortunately, the popular web series was eventually banned by SAPPRFT. Due to his extraordinary character in the series, he was called “National Husband” in China.

2017

Huang won many fans in less than a year after becoming famous. It seems like the followers in his Weibo account went from 1 million to 4 million overnight.

The same year, he was cast in his first film, “Guns and Kidneys.”  He also had a supporting role in the fantasy web drama “Demon Girl 2” which provided him the honor of being the “The Most Handsome Nurhaci in History” after he took on the role of Nurhaci.

As his fame grew, Huang went on to become a household name, winning many popularity awards and becoming the first celebrity to be featured on the bank card of the China Merchants Bank.

In December 2017, he was chosen as the first male ambassador of the international brand Pantene.

2018

In 2018, he was appointed as the new spokesperson and ambassador of two perfume brands, Dior Fragrance and Elizabeth Arden.

Later, Huang starred in the patriotic action film “Operation Red Sea” directed by Dante Lam. The film has grossed US$579 million, making it the second highest-grossing film in China.

Huang also has appeared in the popular youth drama film “Wild Grass” and the television dramas “The Thunder” and “The Love Knot: His Excellency’s First Love” in the same year

Johnny loves Jiu-jitsu

Jujitsu is a not very well known sport, which emphasizes self-defense. Competitors control and submit to each other by using their bodies turning and thus earn points. In the end, whoever gets a better position will win the combat. Johnny said that this is similar to playing chess, not only are the skills and physical skills compared, but also the mind (in the strategy). In China, this sport is not very popular, only two men have won the black belt and we’re sure Johnny will do his best to become the third.

Did you know Johnny currently holds a blue belt in Brazilian Jiu-jitsu AND has participated in many open tournaments from the BJJ Shanghai Institute? According to Huang, this is a type of martial arts which uses body movements to control the opponent. The game is mainly about strength and finesse, based on taking the control position to win.

Huang Jingyu, likes, dislikes and more!

In his private time, he is 100% an athlete, keeping busy with things such as riding a motorcycle, skateboarding, swimming, boxing, and gymnastics. He loves to listen to Post-rock music when relaxing and even confessed he would like to be alone at times. Being alone allows him to clear his mind and soul and he doesn’t have to think about anything at all. People have spread rumours that he’s addicted to his phone and staying online, but that simply isn’t true. He doesn’t like to be sucked into electrical devices and doesn’t even like to play any online games.

[Photo/Official Twitter account of @H_Johnny92]

[Photo/Official Instagram account of @jingyuhuangjingyu]

The Sagittarius said that he had no plans for the future at all. He was the kind of person who just worked ahead, tried to find the opportunity to do new things, and filming was one of those.

He’s demonstrated his love for himself when talking about which body parts made him the most satisfied saying, “Downwards from the ankle I am satisfied, Upwards from the ankle I feel extremely happy, haha… Hamstrings, shoulders, biceps, face are satisfactory too! “.

He likes spacious and comfortable clothes, he also very keen on Oversize fashion. According to him, wearing what he likes makes him feel confident and look handsome.

He even talked about sex and love! He said “I think love has no limits, limits of race, sex does not exist in the true love. All those who truly love each other should be blessed!”  If that isn’t words from an angel, I don’t know what is!

Latest Accomplishments

2016

• Media Recommended New Idol Award from the 16th Top Chinese Music Awards
• Dream Fashionable Figure Award from Cosmo Fashion for Dream Award Ceremony
• Rising Idol of the Year Award from the 23rd Cosmo Beauty Ceremony
• New Force National Idol Award from the 2016 Netease Attitude Awards
• Promising Idol of the Year Award from the Youku Young Choice Award Ceremony

2017

• Most Popular Promising Newcomer Award from the 2016 Powerstar’s Award Ceremony
• Most Popular Male Artiste of the Year Award from the 2017 Instyle Icon Awards
• New Artiste of the Year Award from the GQ Men of the Year 2017
• Beautiful Idol of the Year Award from the 24th Cosmo Beauty Ceremony
• Entertainment Figure of the Year Award from 8th DoNews Award Ceremony

2018

• Most Commercially Valuable Actor Award from QQ interest tribe “Heart Awards Night”

 

 Watch his most recent drama “Moonshine and Valentine” now on DramaFever

 

—-Suvi Karn

문별 In My Room – [MV] Moon Byul [Eng Sub]

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The loss of SHINee’s Jonghyun was one of the biggest K-Pop stories of 2017. Over time, the story faded, but that doesn’t mean his loss has been diminished or forgotten. When SHINee made their comeback in May with their first of three releases for their Story of Light EP, fans waited to see how Jonghyun would be honored in the tracks.

SHINee didn’t disappoint as Jonghyun’s presence is felt with each title track and MV, from a friendly little fox (a symbol of the afterlife in some East Asian cultures), five trees, and a rising shadow from a well in “Good Evening” (2:45), to the appearance of Vs (Roman Numeral five) in “I Want You” via SHINee’s leg movements and Taemin’s gestures at the MV’s end. While SHINee maintain their quirks and unique color in their recent tracks, Jonghyun’s absence is felt strongly.

In “Our Page,” SHINee addresses Jonghyun’s loss in the most poetic, visually moving way they could. On the surface, the MV is like any other SHINee MV with the use of bright colors, filters, and funky scenery. The content within the video is still processed, polished, and produced where actions and dances are deliberate and practiced like any other MV; yet, the video feels raw and heartrending as if SHINee’s true emotions are finally allowed to come through.

Compared to “Our Page’s” strong lyrical presence and well-done composition, the video is surprisingly subtle and quiet. The opening sequence hits hard with the remaining SHINee members—Key, Onew, Taemin, and Minho—carrying on their activities with blank expressions. Here, the viewer gets slapped in the face with the reality that Jonghyun is gone as SHINee numbly tries to come to grips with what happened. The video feels like it chronicles the moments and months following Jonghyun’s reported suicide on December 18, 2017. The empty actions such as mindlessly playing on a keyboard, sitting in a weight room, playing games, and preparing for a photoshoot are all acts of going-through-the-motions as a sense of normalcy. These scenes do well showing shock and subtle denial as SHINee, as well as the K-Pop world, attempt to come to terms with the tragedy.

Once the song begins, the action picks up, but each member carries on with the same blank stares even though the actions are not atypical for idols of their caliber. Minho carries on with acting while Key dances; Onew writes and composes; Taemin goes to the gym. Life moving forward was not easy.

As the video progresses, the artistry provides several moving, emotional moments that don’t go unnoticed. The passage of time is reflected beautifully as each member stands still in different rooms where time passes via time-lapse video. While subtle, these scenes capture grief well since each member wears the same outfits as the days pass behind them. One of the common phrases heard during the grief process is that “every day is the same,” and the lack of clothing and emotional changes paints this common feeling well.

Each member’s wandering the streets relates to feeling lost. Their wanderings have no clear direction. The smoky, often dark scenery here enhance the melancholy mood.

However, the MV does take a more hopeful approach midway. One of the most beautiful moments comes during SHINee’s wanderings when the pearl aqua light appears above them. There are two symbols here worth noting: The pearl aqua light, of course, symbolizes Shawols and how they helped SHINee out of the darkness, but it’s also a nod to the “pearl aqua moon” fans claim to have seen the morning of Jonghyun’s funeral. As the video climaxes, pearl aqua light bulbs surround SHINee like shining stars, enhancing the symbolism of Shawol’s presence during their recovery phase. The lights slowly start to glow as SHINee climb the stairs to a stage (a symbol of their first concert without Jonghyun). We finally see a fifth microphone that glows pearl aqua, a sign that even though Jonghyun is no longer here, he is still a member of the group; SHINee will always be five.

The MV is emotional enough on its own, but paired with the lyrics, it makes Jonghyun’s passing real. The song makes several references to Jonghyun and the life he left behind (“I want to fill the pages of this story that isn’t over yet/ Until the very end”) through a generally upbeat electronic track.

SHINee and SM Entertainment songwriter Kenzie wrote the lyrics that reference how much Jonghyun is and will be missed and how SHINee will always be connected (“Can you feel it? We’re connected/ By our hearts that are transparent like invisible string/ When I stand again on the road we walked on together/ There are five overlapping hands, tears and memories/ It’s so clear, I don’t want to forget, I can’t forget”).

In the song, SHINee reference their debut as five (“May 25, 2008/ Boys shining brightly/ Like green waves of spring/ That time will spread and flow forever”), which is a nice nod in a sad-yet-touching song. However, the lyrics that stand out the most are those that have a double meaning:

The pretty words you left behind become a poem, become a song

Our voices are flying, we know it’ll reach you wherever you are

If a star vanishes, will everything be forgotten?

The lyrics are two-fold because they could refer to Jonghyun’s lyric-writing skills (besides his own music, he’s written songs for other artists including Lee Hi), but they could also refer to Jonghyun’s suicide note. The “pretty words you left behind” indicate that Jonghyun’s music will live on, especially when tied to the “our voices are flying…” and “will everything be forgotten” lines, which represent SHINee and other artists singing the songs Jonghyun wrote. Similarly, the “pretty words” could represent Jonghyun’s letter because, while painful and pained, the language was artistic like a poem. The “voices flying” and “it’ll reach you wherever you are” lines seem to reference “you did well,” words Jonghyun said in his letter. In fact, toward the end of “Our Page,” “you did well” can be heard in the background, so it isn’t a coincidence that the lyrics can be interpreted both ways.

“Our Page” is a beautiful, fitting tribute to Jonghyun as it tells the story of the days since his passing. SHINee did well using their music to reveal and release the pain they have. For fans, “Our Page” is a beautiful track that shows that SHINee’s new path will not be without Jonghyun. This song is art and healing in their purest forms, and it’s the track we all needed to help say goodbye and heal.

 

—-Joelle Halon

Oh Min has been a dominant driving force in the Korean hair industry as the top hair designer and beauty director, for the last few decades.  Since 1984, Oh has worked and directed over 45,000 major fashion shows and events in Korea and various other parts of the world. Oh has worked with the world’s most prominent designers, actors, models and K-pop idols.

For this KCrush interview, we wanted to delve deeper into Mr. Oh Min’s fascinating career to discover how he landed his first job in this industry, learn about his fashion insights and so much more. We expect this will be an interesting article for our readers, especially for those wishing to pursue a career in this field. We would like to express our gratitude towards Mr. Oh for offering his precious time in providing us with a great insightful interview. It was such a pleasure meeting him in person and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors. Thank you!

 

 

*Would you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?

Hello, my name is Oh Min.

I am a beauty director currently in charge of the hair styling at various fashion shows including Pret-a-Porter Busan, Daegu Collection and Seoul Fashion Week.

 

*How and why did you initially get into the hair styling industry?

This all came by chance. In high school, I was a vocalist in a rock band and very focused in performing and making music.

My band members and I were preparing to compete in the annual University Song Contest which was really popular at the time.

Since we were serious about music, we decided to earn some income by starting our own food store in order to produce better music.

One day, as I was serving a customer, I accidentally splashed food on his outfit. Since I was fully responsible, I immediately apologized in the best way that I could.

The customer then told me he was running a hair salon business nearby and asked me if I’d consider working for him.

At the time – which was the early 80s – it was almost a taboo for a male to work at a hair salon for only female clients. It was literally unheard of. So obviously, I refused.

A few days later, the hair salon owner ordered six bowls of ramen to be delivered and none of us in the band wanted to do the delivery.

We ended up playing rock, paper, scissors to decide which one of us would go and because I lost, I ended up being the one making the delivery to the hair salon.

And I guess, the rest is history.

 

*Why do you think you were offered the position at the time?

I was told much later on that the owner appreciated how polite and sincere I was when I apologized about my blunder.

In those days, they preferred petit people working at hair salons because it might intimidate the female clients if a tall and robust male was to cut and style their hair.

I was quite small in stature back then, so I think he thought I’d be appropriate for the job.

 

*You’ve directed thousands of fashion shows and events so far in your career, which show stays on your mind the most?

I’ve worked at over 4,500 fashion shows thus far. Each fashion show or event that I’ve covered in the past, has been very special to me in their own way.

Because these shows are live, everything needs to be fully set and ready to go.

I’ve worked on various events and shows for Seoul Collection, Seoul Fashion Week, the opening of the 2012 London Olympics and collection shows in numerous countries and those kinds of shows have been very memorable.

Also, when I worked with the French haute couture fashion designer, Jean-Paul Gaultier and international models like Carmen Cass and Karolina Kurkova were also special.

The most memorable events and shows for me – regardless of the scale – are where myself and my staffs are appreciated for our hard work and dedication.

Recently, I did 65 shows in just 5 days at DDT in Seoul. We held continuous meetings with the designers for the past month and I put in my utmost for all every show that I do.

 

 

*What is it like to work with the prolific Korean fashion designer, Lie Sang Bong for so many years?

Mr. Lie Sang Bong knows how to respect the artists he works with which is something that I think very highly of. He has mentioned me in his book, “Fashion is Passion” as well.

In the past, we’ve quarreled a lot because our differences in opinion and direction, but since we’ve worked with each for many years, we now know how to communicate without even having to be verbal. I can’t work with him as much as I did in the past due to my heavy schedule but I am still invited to direct all of his important shows and projects.

I worked with him for the cultural program “All Eyes on Korea,” for the London Olympics in 2012 and the attires are donated to the Victoria and Albert Museum which was very memorable.

I also have utmost respect for Mr. Lie because he oversees everything that represents him.

 

*What kind of qualities should a person have to work in the hair or fashion business?

The beauty industry has evidently changed over the years. It’s no longer just about providing a good service of cutting someone’s hair.

You need more than just a good technique to be considered a good hair stylist, these days.

This is why I encourage my employees and students to learn about subjects that may not be related to just fashion, in order to improve themselves and expand their horizons.

Nowadays, you also need to be able to promote yourself and your work; being savvy on the social network is very crucial too.

Because of the majority of the hair stylists work in salons and cover repetitive schedule – it is important that the person knows to relieve stress while working in a limited amount of space.

The person also really needs to know how to work on self-improvement and have an entrepreneurial mindset.

 

*You’ve worked with so many fashion models from all over the world. Who stays in your mind the most?

I think the preference for the types of fashion models tend to change depending on the era.

There is a Korean model called Yang Ri Ra and when I first met her, she seemed to be incredibly hard-working but she was always unlucky when it came to landing jobs after the last stage of her audition. I found that a pity since I saw a lot of potential in her.

One day, I got fed up with seeing her in her plain bobbed hair so I told her bluntly that she needs a change. She replied that she wasn’t allowed to cut or alter her hair without the consent from her management company. I persuaded her to trust me and sent her along to one of my employees who gave her the haircut that she has today.

From then onwards, Ri Ra is considered one of the top models in Korea. She still thanks me to this day and contacts me frequently.

 

*What do your children think about your profession? Would you be supportive if they wanted to get into the hair industry?

My daughter is into art and sometimes expresses that she wants to do what I do when she’s older because she’s seen me in action and is aware that I am in charge at fashion collections and shows.

At times, she tells me that she wants to become a hair stylist and I ask her what kind she’d like to be.

Because there are two different professions when it comes to hair styling in Korea; being a director at beauty and fashion shows like myself or styling people’s hair at salons.

Being a beauty director may seem like a glamorous job but it’s never an easy thing to work at fashion shows which are always done live.

At one point of my career, I did up to 300 fashion shows per year – along with all the promotions and shooting for catalogs as well.

And at the Seoul Fashion Week recently, I worked on 80 fashion shows in 8 days.

Some may call me crazy, but I enjoy the work even if I get deprived of sleep for months to plan and organize the shows ahead of time.

You really need to put your all into do this kind of work, so I’d be very supportive of my children on whatever they choose to do, if they are ready to commit themselves.

 

*How would you describe Korean beauty and fashion trends? How does it differentiate from other Asian countries, in your opinion?

In the past, Koreans preferred to wear a lot of “white” and clean attire and we also have what you call a “bathing” culture that will differentiate from many other Asian countries.

It’s also true that Koreans have a special tendency to rush things, so that everything will move on faster or enhance within in a short amount of time.

Koreans generally love making changes and improvements.

This ideal also applies for the beauty and fashion trends in Korea. I think Korean hair technology surpasses that of Japan because of such traits.

We don’t like to linger too long on one look or trend and we crave to move forward.

 

*What do you think is the hair trend for 2018?

We try to avoid any styles that may seem too unnatural that shows no individualism or diversity.

We developed two different styles of finger waves that look very natural and wouldn’t seem like you’ve just stepped out of the hair salons.

Being natural is timeless.

 

*What do you like to do in your free time?

I enjoy sports that require a lot of speed, like snowboarding and water skiing. (Even though I’ve gotten myself into several accidents before.)

I spend much of my free time with my children because I am away on trips a lot for work. Since I’m near Namsan; I jog and do a lot of cardiovascular exercise too.

 

*Are you content with what you’re doing right now?

I am ever so happy and content with what I’m doing currently.

I’d definitely be doing the same thing even if I get to live all over again. Not as a regular hair stylist but as a director.

I get to travel the world and doing what I love to do so I can’t ask for anything more.

 

*What are your plans for the future?

I have my own brand of sunglasses recently released, in my name.

I took part in the designing and the great thing is that the eyewear can pretty much suit all types of facial shapes and for both gender.

Because these products are made of titanium, they won’t cause negative effect on the skin and you can wear them all day long and not feel burdened by the weight.

These will be available in most department stores in Korea.

Another project that I am very excited about to share is…

I’ll be working as the beauty director in an upcoming Korean drama called, “Different Dream” starring the Korean actress, Lee Young-ae which airs in 2019 in commemoration of the centenary of the establishment of the provisional Korean government during Japanese colonial rule.

The series will be shot in Mongolia, Shanghai as well as in Korea. I will be taking all my people with me to those countries since this will be a huge project, there will be battle scenes and much work will be required.

 

 

*Do you think the future is bright for Korean fashion and beauty?

I think there is so much that K-Beauty hasn’t been able to show as of yet, but we need to be mindful to fully establish ourselves in the fashion industry.

Currently, the Seoul Fashion Week is doing its best to get into the top 5 Fashion Week. (Right now, the “Big 4 Fashion Weeks” are New York, London, Milan and Paris.)

Since I am in charge of the entire Seoul Fashion week as the beauty director and I see that role as setting the trend for Korean fashion.

I see limitless room for improvement and development, so to answer your question, the future for Korean fashion and beauty is promising.

 

 

— J. Chung.

 

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[Eng Sub] Onf Complete

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If you have ever visited Vietnam, you will see that there are so many different kind of flowers there especially in the summer. In big cities like Hanoi or Saigon, you can easily buy a bunch of beautiful flowers on the street from one of those venders but have you ever wondered what the national flower of Vietnam might be? If yes, I do have the answer for you. It’s the Lotus.

Yes, you probably heard of it, have seen it and yes, even eaten it but now you know that the Lotus flower is Vietnam’s National Flower.

What’s so special about this flower that makes it Vietnam’s National Flower?

Lotus symbolizes beauty, commitment, health, honor and knowledge. Lotus flowers grow from the muddy pond but their seed grows toward the direction of the sun light, which represent the purity of spirit. Lotus is said to be the symbol of summer as it often blossoms in summer time when there is a lot of bright sunlight. At night the flower closes and sinks underwater, at dawn it rises and opens again.

 

The colors have different meanings

Lotus flowers are beautiful in both appearance and smell. The color of lotus flowers are usually pink, red, white, blue and purple, each color has a different meaning but they all have pleasant smells and people simply love them at first sight.

85.5% of Vietnamese people are Buddhist so when people go to the temple to pray they bring pink lotus with them to show a devotion to Buddha

The white lotus represents purity like the beauty of the Vietnamese women.  If you notice you can see that a lot of Ao Dai (Vietnamese women traditional dress) have a lotus flower on them, too like this one:

Blue, with its wisdom and logic, represents enlightenment.

Purple shows spirituality, and green is the color of rebirth. So if you plan on giving the lotus as a gift, make sure you think about what kind of message you wish to send.

The Lotus is part of Vietnamese cuisine

Different parts of the lotus can be used for different purposes: the flowers are used for decoration, praying when you go to the temple or home decorations. The seeds are used for making lotus tea, nutritious healthy foods/deserts and medicine.

Lotus tea is part of many festivals and ceremonies in Vietnam. To make it, you enclose tea in the flower to infuse them with the scent. An alternative method is to bake the stamens – the part of the flower that makes pollen – with the tea leaves in an oven. This process is repeated several times to strengthen the flavor.

While the green leaves are used to wrap delicious dishes like the sticky rice, chicken rice and green rice.

Benefits of the Lotus root

Last but not least, the lotus root. Lotus root has a wide range of health benefits owing to its rich nutritional composition. The benefits include its ability to improve digestion, reduce cholesterol, lower blood pressure, boost the immune system, prevent various forms of cancer, balance mood and relieve depression, increase the blood circulation, and maintain proper enzymatic activity in the body. Knowing that fact, Vietnamese people consider lotus root is a very valuable ingredient when they make the dishes out of it.

While the lotus flower is used for tea, the stem is used in Vietnamese-style salads, called Gỏi. The roasted seeds of young lotus flowers make for a tasty snack as well. Some popular dishes are lotus root snack, lotus root soup, lotus root salad, etc.

The lotus symbolizes Buddhist detachment

As I mentioned, 85.5% of Vietnamese people are Buddhist. For Buddhists, the way that water slides off lotus petals represents the detachment aspect of their faith, which tells them to let go of lusts, cravings and desires. This is one of the reasons why many statues and images show Buddha sitting on a lotus

Since lotus is Vietnam’s national flower, many big corporations chose lotus to be their symbol. One of them is the largest Airlines, “Vietnam Airlines.” Since its original introduction in 2002, “Vietnam Airline’s” Golden Lotus brand has achieved remarkable success, and the distinctive symbol has gained recognition and respect around the world.

In 2015, to enhance the competitive position in the highly-dynamic market, “Vietnam Airlines” took measures to update their Golden Lotus symbol and launched the refresh brand with significant improvements in its infrastructure, operations and fleet. Besides lotus flower, Vietnamese cultural heritage continues to be an important theme for defining, differentiating and enriching the new “Vietnam Airline’s” identity and image.

There is so much more about this beautiful flower to discover. Next time when you visit Viet Nam, remember to pay a visit to the lotus pond and you will definitely be amazed by its beauty.

 

—-Lucy Le

On June 19, 2018, the Korean Broadcast Comedians Association (KBCA) released a statement announcing that 51-year-old gagman and MC, Kim Tae Ho, passed away in a June 17, 2018 arson fire in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province. Kim’s younger, unidentified sibling confirmed the news.

In the statement, the KBCA said, “The late Kim Tae Ho was in Gunsan for a golf tournament with his friends and they went to a club, where the accident took place. Kim Tae Ho’s younger sibling confirmed to us this morning that he has passed away, and that his body is being transported from Gunsan.”

According to Osen, a man in his 50s started the fire following an argument with the club owner over a ₩100,000 KRW (around $89 USD) tab. From there, the suspect poured gasoline in the club and set it on fire.

Kim, who appeared on All Comedy in the World and Good Morning Korea, was one of three victims who perished in the fire. Thirty others were also injured in the event.

Kim started his comedian career in 1991. In 2013, he earned a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Korean Culture Entertainment Awards. In 2014, the same event awarded him the MC Excellence Award.

Our condolences are with Kim’s family, friends, and colleagues.

 

—-Joelle Halon

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Hold up kdrama fans, we’re smack in the middle of 2018 and there’s been a slew of romantic comedies coming out from kdrama land (and they’re still coming!), so let’s take a breather and take a look at the gems among the offerings so far.

Completed series:

1. You Drive Me Crazy

Summary

Friends Eun Seong (Lee Yoo-Young) and Kim Rae Wan (Kim Sun-Ho) have been each other’s support system ever since they met on a train commute during their school years but their long friendship is put to the test after spending a drunken night together. The story explores their struggle in facing their own feelings as they waver between taking a chance at love or maintaining their friendship.

Highlights

This delightful gem of a drama is short and practically movie-like with each of its’ 4 episodes running at less than 20 minutes in length. Nevertheless, it manages to provide a light but meaningful watch without boring you with a typical friends turned lovers story. Most enjoyable and full of comical moments to keep it from being too heavy, you can also look forward to a cute scene-stealing hedgehog and a swoon-worthy second love interest (Kim Sung-Joo) for the heroine.

2. I’m Not A Robot

Summary

This sci-fi themed romance features Kim Min Kyu (Yoo Seung Ho) – an eccentric, rich, shareholder of a finance company who lives an isolated life due to a severe allergy to people (yup, you read that right, he’s allergic to other human beings). He is approached by a scientist who claims to have created a human-like robot and is in need of funding to continue his research. Min Kyu is intrigued and wants to test the robot first before committing to providing the funds but unfortunately, the robot suffers an accident just before it is due for delivery and the scientist persuades his ex-girlfriend Ji-Ah (Chae Soo-Bin), who he modeled the robot after, to pretend to be the robot instead while the real robot is being repaired. Hilarity ensues as Ji-Ah spends time with Min Kyu as a robot and their relationship blossoms into something more.

Highlights

The superb acting brings the story to life despite its dubious plot and reminds us of what it means to be human. Instead of focusing on the robotics, it focuses on the basis of human relationships while injecting hilarious comical moments that will make you laugh out loud. The great chemistry between the two main leads also helped to create a realistic portrayal of the growing feelings and attachment between the lead and his supposed robot companion.

Currently airing:

Other than the top 2 picks above, here are some shows currently airing that look mighty interesting. Now, they’re all still running so keep in mind there could be some surprise endings or plot twists ahead but judging from the episodes aired so far, I’d say they’ll at least keep you glued to your screen in anticipation so stay tuned folks.

3. Miss Hammurabi

Summary

Not your typical romcom, this drama revolves around the lives of judges Im Ba-Reun (L from Infinite) and his junior colleague – rookie judge Park Cha O Reum (Go Ara) who also happens to be his ex-schoolmate and first love. Her idealistic worldview clashes with the cynical and straight-laced Ba-Reun and the story follows their interactions through the cases they handle. Each case reveals the two main leads’ personalities, prejudices and growth as individuals in addition to their relationship development yet manages to display humor through O Reum’s antics and Ba-Reun’s awkwardness in dealing with his first love.

4. Wok of Love

Summary

This kooky and highly original kdrama will puzzle you at first as the three main characters – a gangster (Jang Hyuk), a rich girl (Jung Ryeo Won) and a chef (Lee Jun Ho of 2PM) – meet in a series of coincidences but as the series progresses, the development of each character pulls you in thanks to the talented acting of the leads and interesting side characters. In short, if this was a book, I’d say it was a page-turner.

5. What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim?

Summary

A narcissistic Vice President of a company played by romantic comedy king Park Seo Joon finds himself in a world of confusion as his reliable and trusted secretary of 9 years suddenly hands in her resignation. Park Min Young plays the long suffering secretary in this webtoon brought to life. The two are charming and adorable in turns, making a usually cliched plot a joy to watch as the leads try to figure out their feelings for each other.

So those are my top picks so far and I’m sure you’ll have yours as well, but in case you missed any of the ones mentioned above or have been wondering whether they’d be a good watch, I hope my recommendations helped a little.

Till next time, wishing you a happy time in Kdrama land!

 

 

—-Fie Fed

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Many of us don’t realize that these famous actors did not start off as who they are today. It’s very common for people who are already in the entertainment industry to switch talents (idols becoming actors, or vice versa), but who would have ever thought of this route? The system runs a bit different here in the US, where famous models receive attention just as much as famous singers, actors, etc. However, Korea is not equalized like the US- their system runs differently, and unless you are already a part of the entertainment industry, it is rare to become recognized, or at least, that is how it used to be. Nowadays, it has evolved to a completely new process. The talent agencies are always in search of the “next big thing,” so the people who are widely exposed to the Internet, all have the chance of becoming “the one.” This just doesn’t involve models, but also includes ordinary people.

However, these actors have made the cut before the system started to change, making it more lenient for those who want to follow the same route today.

Lee Jong Suk
Debuted as a model in 2005, became successful and the youngest model to walk in Seoul Fashion Week. Prior to becoming a model, his passion was in acting. He was an idol group trainee, but quit a couple of months after because the agency did not keep their promise to debut him as an actor. His debut as an actor was not until 2010, where he appeared in a TV series Prosecutor Princess. Unfortunately, his debut series was not enough to receive attention. His popularity quickly began rising in late 2010, where he took on a supporting role in Secret Garden. This drama itself was enough to get him recognized because it was the most successful drama of that year. Following the recognition, he appeared in High Kick Season 3 as one of the main roles. 2013 was the peak year for Lee Jong Suk, as he starred in a teen drama School 2013 with his good friend Kim Woo Bin, who is also a former model. This drama was such a hit that if he were to pick something else, it is very possible that he might not have gained all this fame. He also starred in I can Hear Your Voice, Pinocchio, Doctor Stranger, W, etc. Lee Jong Suk is now one of the most successful actors not only in Korea, but widely known in other countries.

Lee Kwang Soo
Famously known from a popular variety show Running Man, he too, started off his career as a model. His height, and unique look made him stand out during his modeling years. He made his acting debut in 2008, in Here He Comes, a more popular sitcom followed the same year: High Kick Through the Roof. Popularity increased after joining SBS’s variety show Running Man, and his character on the show received so much love that he even got a title “Prince of Asia” from the fans. This allowed him to get better roles in dramas, such as City Hunter, The Innocent Man, It’s Okay That’s Love, The Sound of Your Heart, etc. Lee Kwang Soo has a large fan base across Asia, so the amount of views of the dramas he has been in, played a big role in making them hits. Lee Kwang Soo is an actor/model/entertainer who has the capability to gain success in a variety of fields.

Lee Sung Kyung
Lee Sung Kyung had a successful modeling career until she decided to take another route. She placed 11th place at a local Super Model Contest, and 5th place at an International Asia Pacific Super Model Contest. Lee took on a role in her debut drama film It’s Okay, That’s Love. There was a lot of controversy over this role because she took on a big role as a rookie, and she wasn’t an official actress at the time. People could not believe a model got the role over hundreds of actors who auditioned. It didn’t take long for Lee Sung Kyung to prove to them that she can, act. After her successful debut she played one of the main roles in Cheese in the Trap, Doctors, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-Joo, While You Were Sleeping, etc. She is now one of the top main actresses in Korea.

Kim Woo Bin
Former model Kim Woo Bin, made his debut in White Christmas. Many, especially the teens showed interest in this drama because the character roles contained many good-looking models. The drama came out to be somewhat successful despite the fact that it had no real actors. Kim Woo Bin started to get some recognition in A Gentleman’s Dignity, due to it being such a hit drama. The year 2013 was a jackpot for Woo Bin, as he starred in School 2013 with his friend Lee Jong Suk. The “bromance” between the two is what really made this drama stand out. In the previous School drama series, the plot was mainly focused on love between the male and female character, but in School 2013, they decided to take it differently, forming a bromance between the two friends. Such a success in the drama got him to play main roles in movies as well: Runway Cop, Friend, Twenty, Master, and Wiretap, which is still currently on hold due to his Nasopharyngeal cancer. He was also in other dramas The Heirs, and Uncontrollably Fond. In 2017 he was diagnosed with cancer. According to an update on his condition that was given back in last November, he has received 3 chemotherapies and 35 radiation therapies. Fans are giving lots of support and patiently waiting for him to make a comeback. He surely made it big before announcing his break, and he sure will make it happen again once he returns. Be well Woo Bin!

Ahn Jae Hyun

From runway model to commercial model, Ahn Jae Hyun has come a long way to become who he is today. He also starred in several music videos including K.Will, Sistar 19, and Baek A-yeon’s songs. His debut drama My Love from Another Star received much popularity. Although there were some criticisms on his acting, many were more stunned by his good looks. He continued his acting featuring in You’re All Surrounded, followed by Fashion King shortly after. It didn’t take long for him to develop to playing main roles, and in 2015, he played his first leading role in Blood, where he met his current wife Gu Hye Sun. Shortly after the drama ended, the two got married. In 2017, the couple filmed a reality show Newlywed Diary, showing their normal life outside of filming. This show received lots of love especially from women because they could truly see Ahn Jae Hyun’s love for his wife. May they have a long, loving life together and continued success in their careers.

 

 

—-Juyeon Oh

 

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Ishikawa’s capital city has stayed fairly quiet in the shadow of its famous sister, Kyoto. Like Kyoto, Kanazawa avoided bombing in World War II, and is now one of the best-preserved Edo-period cities in Japan. It offers all the shrines, temples, castles, and historical districts you would expect, along with regional draws like insight into the powerful Maeda samurai clan.

Secluded in the mountainous Hokuriku region, Kanazawa was once difficult for tourists to reach, but its popularity is now soaring thanks to the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line in 2015. Kanazawa’s compact size and the abundance of tourist information printed in English and other languages make it easily accessible. It’s an ideal destination for everyone from first-timers to Japan travel veterans.

One of Kanazawa’s most enchanting pleasures is simply strolling around the city’s various historical districts. There are three photogenic chaya districts; historic entertainment areas where geisha served wealthy patrons in lavish tearooms. Higashi Chayagai is the largest, and the place to go for luxury souvenirs you won’t find anywhere else. Kanzawa’s rich artistic traditions have made it a UNESCO City of Crafts and Folk Art, so you’ll find hand-painted ceramics and hand-dyed silks, along with enough gold leaf products to rival the collection of King Midas himself.

Nishi Chayagai and Kazuemachi are smaller, less trafficked districts, where venerated businesses continue to serve the city’s affluent today. Do a little searching and you’ll find cozy restaurants and bars. There’s also the quiet Nagamachi Samurai District, once home to samurai families. Most of the buildings are private residences now and can’t be entered, but a few museums and restored homes and shops provide a glimpse into the neighborhood’s past life.

Admire the floral architecture of Kenrokuen, one of the “Three Great Gardens of Japan”. Though tea service can be enjoyed all around the city, Kenrokuen’s teahouses are great spots from which to enjoy the garden’s spectacular scenery. Right across the road is Kanazawa Castle Park, the former residence of the ruling Maeda clan. The spacious surrounding park contains impressive gates and stone ruins, and the exhibitions inside the reconstructed castle provide information about its history and architecture.

There’s no shortage of shrines and temples to visit, but Myoryuji stands out as an exceptionally unique attraction. If you love spies, ninjas, and secret trapdoors, make sure to reserve a guided tour of this temple to find out why it’s earned the nickname “ninja-dera”. While it officially operated as a Buddhist temple for the Maeda rulers to worship in, it doubled as a secret military post, from which hiding samurai could defend the feudal lord. The endlessly surprising tour will reveal hidden staircases, optical illusions, trick doors, and more.

Though you might not expect it from such a traditional city, the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art is one of the best contemporary art museums in Japan. Its permanent collection includes unpredictable interactive pieces, and rotating temporary exhibits present the best of local and international artists. It also functions as a public community center, providing a welcoming and unpretentious place for everyone to hang out.

 

—-JNes

It’s a few days into Ramadhan and muslims around the world are fasting in adherence to this Islamic tenet. So is it the same for muslims in Malaysia? Well, here’s three things you need to know about the Ramadhan fasting month in Malaysia.

1.It’s not just about not eating and drinking.

When thinking about fasting, the first thing that comes to mind is going hungry (and thirsty) as a result of refraining from eating and drinking, for a time – in this case from dawn to sunset. While this is certainly true, it’s actually the most basic part of fasting and dare I say, the most minimal requirement.

What’s much harder to comply with are the non-physical aspects of fasting – refraining from behaviour, words and even thoughts which are against the teachings of Islam such as, lying and gossipping, amongst others, and disciplining oneself to avoid negative emotions such as anger, envy, pride, etc.

In this way, the month of Ramadhan serves as a training period for muslims, instilling discipline not only in diet and behavior but also spiritually – giving a taste of humility to those who have more and providing a sense of solidarity to those who have less. As such, it is an opportunity for muslims to reaffirm their beliefs, cultivate gratitude for what they have and fostering compassion for those who are less fortunate.

2. It’s Ramadhan for everyone, not just muslims.

What? I’m not muslim, does that mean I have to fast too? Nope, you certainly don’t. Malaysians are a multi-cultural and multi-religious lot living together in one not so big melting pot, so pretty much everyone’s involved when any one culture has a significant event (and yes, fasting for a whole month definitely counts as significant).

You may find that some government offices close an hour earlier, your favourite muslim restaurants open later than usual (closer to the time to break fast), your muslim friends don’t join you for lunch like they usually do and you’re tempted into joining them for ‘buka puasa’ (breaking of the fast) instead when sunset rolls around at one of the many buffets by Malaysian restaurants during the month.

In addition, there’ll be heavy traffic in the evenings as people rush home to make it in time to break their fast with their loved ones. All in all, you’d definitely know it when Ramadhan arrives and enjoy the pros and cons together with your fasting friends.

3.Think you’ll lose weight? Err, think again.

Remember those buffets I mentioned earlier? Well, in addition to those, there’ll also be ‘pasar ramadhan’ in the afternoons in most areas which are basically food bazaars selling tasty food with mind-boggling (and stomach rumbling) variety, not to mention multi-colored drinks to tempt the senses.

Drinks anyone? Even the drinks are tempting at Pasar Ramadhan.

Little wonder that even those who are fasting find they may have gained weight instead of losing any after Ramadhan. No need to mention those who didn’t fast but enjoyed ‘breaking fast’ anyway, right?

If that’s not enough, once Ramadhan ends and the Eid celebrations begin, there’ll be many open houses to attend where you’ll be digging into food again so any weight loss from fasting can be easily negated by overindulging. A typical Malaysian practice by all cultures, be it Malay, Chinese, Indian and others, open houses are held during celebrations whereby friends, family, neighbors and colleagues are invited to homes to join in the celebrations.

So that was a little peek of Ramadhan in Malaysia. Wishing everyone a rewarding Ramadhan and a happy eid!

—Fie Fed

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Broken down into eight provinces, six metropolitan cities, one special city, one special self-governing city, and one special self-governing province, South Korea has a lot to offer with activities and experiences to help make it an interesting country to visit.

Of course, for those interested in the entertainment industry and the idols that make up the industry, it might be interesting to know what areas gave the industry the most stars. There are fans that travel to Korea just to visit the home locations of their idols.

Seoul Notables
Andrew Choi	Haeryoung (BESTie)	Hyungyoung (Rainbow)	Junhyung (BEAST)	Lee Seung Gi	Ricky (TEENTOP)	Yonghwa (CNBLUE)
Ara (Hello Venus)	Himchan (B.A.P)	Jaehyung (A-JAX)	Junyoung (ZE:A)	Leeteuk (Super Junior)	Seohyun (SNSD)	Yoochun (JYJ)
B-Bomb (Block B)	G-Dragon (BIG BANG)	Jaekyung (Rainbow)	Juyeon (After School)	Lime (Hello Venus)	Seo Taiji	Yoona (SNSD)
Park Bom (2NE1)	Haeryoung (BESTie)	Jang Nara	Kangin (Super Junior)	L.Joe (TEENTOP)	Siwon (Super Junior)	Yoonjo (Hello Venus)
Changmin (TVXQ)	Himchan (B.A.P)	Jay (The BOSS)	Keonu (LEDapple)	Mika (The BOSS)	Son Dambi	Yooyoung (Hello Venus)
Chansung (2PM)	G-Dragon (BIG BANG)	Jieun (Secret)	Kibum (Super Junior)	Min (Miss A)	Sunye (Wonder Girls)	Yoonyoung (A-JAX)
CL (2NE1)	Honey (EXID)	Jiyeon (T-ara)	Kim Hyungjun (SS501)	Minha (Nine Muses)	Taehun (ZE:A)	Yoseob (BEAST)
Daesung (BIG BANG)	Hyojoon (A-JAX)	J.Min (Tiny G)	Kim Taewoo	Myeongji (Tiny G)	Taemin (SHINee)	Youngjae (B.A.P)
Dongwoon (BEAST)	Hyosuk (LEDapple)	Jiyoon (4Minute)	Kyuhyun (Super Junior)	Nara (Hello Venus)	Taewoon (SPEED)	Youngjun (LEDapple)
Eunjung (T-ara)	HyunA (4Minute)	Jonghun (FT Island)	Kyumin (LEDapple)	Na-Eun (APINK)	Tony Ahn (H.O.T)	Younha
Gayoon (4Minute)	Hyungjoon (SS501)	Jonghyun (SHINee)	Kwanghee (ZE:A)	Park Junmin (SS501)	T.O.P (BIG BANG)	Zico (Block B)
G-Dragon (BIG BANG)	Hyungshik (ZE:A)	Joon (MBLAQ)	Lee Minho	Rain	Tymee

 

Incheon Notables
Bang Yongguk (B.A.P)	Hyeyeon (BESTie)	Hyoyeon (SNSD)	Janey (GP Basic)	Minhee (Miss $)	Minyong  (LEDapple)	Ryeowook (Super Junior)
Dami (EXID)	Hyorin (Sistar)	Injun (The BOSS)	Jungah (After School)	Minho (SHINee)	Miso (GLAM)

 

Chungcheongbuk Notables
CNU (B1A4)	Hyori Lee	Hyosung (Secret)	Jieun (Secret)	Jinyoung (B1A4)	Nana (After School)	Sanchez (Phantom)	Sanghoon (100%)

 

Daejeon Notable

Park Jimin (15&)

 

Chungcheongnam Notables
Jaejoong (JYJ)	LE (EXID)	No Hongchul	Yesung (Super Junior)

 

Jeollabuk Notables
Heo Youngsaeng (SS501)	Kim Kyujong (SS501)	L (Infinite)	Noeul (Rainbow)	Sunggyu (Infinite)	Taeyeon (SNSD)	Woori (Rainbow)

 

Gwangju Notables
Baro (B1A4)	Hara (KARA)	Hwayoung (T-ara)	Minzy (2NE1)	Seungri (BIG BANG)	Suzy (Miss A)	Yubin (Wonder Girls)
Gongchan (B1A4)	HongKi (FT Island)	J-Hope (BTS)	Nam Gyuri	Sungjong (Infinite)	Yunho (TVXQ)

 

Jeollanam Notables
Bora (Sistar)	Dohee (Tiny G)	Donghae (Super Junior)	Kikwang (BEAST)	Mir (MBLAQ)	Zelo (B.A.P)

 

Jeju Notables
Baekho (Nu’est)	Heechul (ZE:A)	Soyu (Sistar)

 

Gyeongsangnam Notables
Chorong (APINK)	Go Ara	Lee Minki	Minwoo (ZE:A)	Sangmin (Cross Gene)	Sulli (f(x))

 

Busan Notables
Changmin (2AM)	Hoya (Infinite)	Jonghyun (CNBLUE)	Minhyun (Nu’est)	Simon D	Woohee (Dal*Shabet)
Daehyun (B.A.P) *Born in Gwangju	Hyomin (T-ara)	Jungkook (BTS)	Ren (Nu’est)	Siwan (ZE:A)	Wooyoung (2PM)
Dongjun (ZE:A)	Hyukjin (100%)	Kyungri (Nine Muses)	Dara (2NE1)	Sunhwa (Secret)	Young Boy (Wonder Boyz)
Eunji (APINK)	Jaehyo (Block B)	Lizzy (After School)	Sandeul (B1A4)	Taecyeon (2PM)	Yuna (Pascol)
Hanhae (Phantom)	Jimin (BTS)	Lee Jungki	Seungjin (A-JAX)	Thunder (MBLAQ)

 

Ulsan Notables
Kim Taehee	Raina (After School)	Seo in Guk

 

Daegu Notables
E-Sens	Junsu (2PM)	Karam (The BOSS)	Mika (The BOSS)	Suga (BTS)	V (BTS)
Gil Me	Kahi	Key (SHINee)	Minwoo (100%)	Uee (After School)

 

Gyeongsangbuk Notables
Kangta	Kim Taewoo	Soyeon (T-ara)

 

Gangwon Notables
Alice (Hello Venus)	Changbum (100%)	Changjo (TEENTOP)	E-Young (After School)	Heechul (Super Junior)	JR (Nu’est)

 

Gyunggi Notables
Baek Ayeon	Chunji (TEENTOP)	IU	Junho (2PM)	Niel (TEENTOP)	Sooyoung (SNSD)	Yuri (SNSD)
Bada	Dasom (Sistar)	Jokwon (2AM)	Junsu (JYJ)	Onew (SHINee)	Sungmin (Super Junior)	Zeu (LEDapple)
BoA	Dongwoo (Infinite)	Jonghwan (100%)	K.Will	Park Shin Hye	Sungyeol (Infinite)
Bomi (APINK)	Eunhyuk (Super Junior)	Jongup (B.A.P)	Lee Changhyuk (Akdong Musician)	Rap Monster (BTS)	Taeyang (BIG BANG)
C.A.P (TEENTOP)	Hyungkon (A-JAX)	Junghwa (EXID)	Lee Hi	Rokhyun (100%)	U-Kwon (Block B)
Chanyong (100%)	Insooni	Jungshin (CNBLUE)	Lee Soohyun (Akdong Musician)	Seungho (MBLAQ)	Woohyun (Infinite)