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*Photo courtesy- popseoul.com and news from various media sources.
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): Contemporary R&B
Years active: 2008–present
Label(s): SM Entertainment
Website: http://www.theshinee.com/
Member’s Profile:
Onew (온유 or 温流) (The Leader)
Birth name: Lee Jinki (이진기)
Birth date: December 14, 1989 (1989-12-14) (age 18)
Position: Leader, Vocal
Jonghyun (종현 or 鐘鉉) (Bling Bling)
Birth name: Kim Jonghyun (김종현)
Birth date: April 8, 1990 (1990-04-08) (age 18)
Position: Lead Vocal
Key (키) (The Almighty Key)
Birth name: Kim Kibum (김기범)
Birth date: September 23, 1991 (1991-09-23) (age 17)
Position: Vocal, Rap
Minho (민호 or 珉豪) (Flaming Charisma)
Birth name: Choi Minho (최민호)
Birth date: December 9, 1991 (1991-12-09) (age 16)
Position: Rap, Sub-Vocal
Taemin (태민 or 泰民) (The Youngest)
Birth name: Lee Taemin (이태민)
Birth date: July 18, 1993 (1993-07-18) (age 15)
Position: Sub-Vocal, Rap
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Big Bang (Click on the photo for enlargement)
Origin: South Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, Rap, R&B, Hip Hop
Years active: 2006–present
Label(s): YG Entertainment (South Korea)
Universal Music Japan (Japan)
Website: http://www.ygbigbang.com/
Members' profile:
G-Dragon
Stage Name : G-Dragon
Real Name: Kwon Jiyong (권지용)
Date of Birth: August 18, 1988 (age 20)
Debut: 2001 G-Dragon
Education: Seoul Korean Traditional Arts Middle & High School
Position: Composer / Rapper / Leader
Tae Yang
Stage Name : Tae Yang; SoL
Former Stage Name : YB Taekwon
Real Name: Dong Yongbae (동영배)
Birthdate: May 18, 1988 (age 20)
Debut: YG Family 2nd Album 2002
Position: Choreographer / Vocalist
T.O.P
Stage Name : T.O.P
Former Stage Name : Tempo
Real Name: Choi Seunghyun (최승현)
Birthdate: November 4, 1987 (age 21)
Education Background: Seoul Art College (Majoring in Musical)
Position: Beat Boxer / Composer / Rapper
Dae Sung
Stage Name : Dae Sung; D-Lite
Real Name: Kang Daesung (강대성)
Birthdate: April 26, 1989 (age 19)
Education Background: KyeongIn High School
Position: Vocalist
Seung Ri
Stage Name : Seungri; V.I
Former Stage Name : V & Victory
Real Name: Lee Seunghyun (이승현)
Birthdate: December 12, 1990 (age 17)
Position: Choreographer / Vocalist
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DBSK (Tong Vfang Xien Qi) (Click on the photo for enlargement)
Also known as Dong Bang Shin Ki (DBSK in South Korea),
Tong Vfang Xien Qi (TVXQ in China and South Korea),
Tōhōshinki (in Japan)
Origin: Seoul, Republic of Korea
Genre(s): K-pop, J-pop, a cappella, manufactured pop
Years active: 2003–present
Label(s): SM Entertainment,
Avex Asia (ROC),
Rhythm Zone (Japan),
GMM Grammy (Thailand), Associated acts SMTown
Website http://www.tvxq.com/
Members' profile:
Xiah
Stage name: Xiah Junsu (시아준수)
Real name: Kim Junsu (김준수)
Legal birthday: January 1, 1987 (age 21)
Real birthday: December 15, 1986 (age 21)
Place of birth: Gyeonggi
Micky
Stage name : Micky Yoochun (믹키유천)
Real name: Park Yoochun (박유천)
Date of birth: June 4, 1986 (age 22)
Place of birth: Seoul {Jongno}
Hero
Stage name: Youngwoong Jaejoong (영웅재중)
Birth name: Han Jaejoon (한재준)
Adopted name: Kim Jaejoong (김재중) (now his real name)
Date of birth: January 26, 1986 (age 22)
Place of birth: Gongju
Max
Stage name : Choikang Changmin (최강창민)
Real name: Shim Changmin (심창민)
Date of birth: February 18, 1988 (age 20)
Place of birth: Seoul
U-know
Stage name : U-know Yunho (유노윤호)
Real name: Jung Yunho (정윤호)
Date of birth: February 6, 1986 (1986-02-06) (age 22)
Place of birth: Gwangju
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Epik High (Click on the photo for enlargement)
Origin: Seoul, South Korea
Genre(s): Alternative hip hop, hip hop, rap, pop rap
Years active: 2003-present
Label(s): CJ Music, Woollim Entertainment
Website: http://www.epikhigh.com/
Members
Tablo – Daniel Armand Lee (born July 22, 1980)
Skills: rapping, vocals, songwriting, programming
Mithra Jin – Choi Jin (born January 6, 1983),
Skills: rapping, vocals, songwriting
DJ Tukutz – Kim Jung-Sik (born November 19, 1981)
Skills: turntables, programming, samples, songwriting,vocals
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Information courtesy: Wikipedia and photos from various sources*.
I am totally in love with WheeSung’s song ‘Fading star’. The voiceover done by him and Lee Hyori adds to the melancholic feel of the song and video. The song is very soulful and pleasant. The Music Video is very glamorous and nicely made. Hyori is looking gorgeous in her dress and WheeSung is looking good too. They make a good onscreen couple.
The entire day I have just been playing this one song over and over again and I am still not tired of listening to it…
At the end of the video when WheeSung hangs up the phone saying “An-yeong” (Bye) before he jumps from the building and Heori saying “Mian-he” (Sorry) is so touching and that it does something to my heart and eyes….
Waaaaa”””Ah! I love this song!
My all time favourite Korean films (not necessarily in the below order):
1. Bungee jumping of their own
2. Il Mare (Siworae – 시월애)
3. Traces of Love (Gaeulro-가을로)
4. Wind struck (Nae yeojachingureul sogae hamnida -내 여자친구를 소개합니다)
5. Daddy long legs (Kidari ajeossi)
6. Daisy (Deiji – 데이지)
7. …ing
8. My girl and I (Parang-juuibo)
9. Solace (Salanghal ddae iyagihaneun geotdeul-사랑할 때 이야기하는 것들)
10. Lover'sConcertos
My all time favourite Korean dramas (not necessarily in the below order):
*. Winter Ballad
1. A love to kill
2. Full House
3. Stairway to heaven
4. My Girl
5. Hello! Miss
6. Romance
7. Lovers in Paris
8. Spring Waltz (though it was a disappointment, I loved the concept and the music. The Director did a poor work)
9. The 1st Coffeeshop Prince
10. Princess Hours (Goong)
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6. Im Su-jeong
Her film “Sad Movie” made me cry and cry. She played another of my favourite actress Shin Min-Ah’s elder sister in “Sad Movie”. I find her very cute and a fine actress. Her films “…ing, Sad movie, and I am Cyborg, but it’s OK” are few of my favourite films.
