Such a Beautiful Night- Bigbang Alive Galaxy Tour

 So instead of writing my English paper, I've decided to focus my time giving you all a recap of the concert.

I've been keeping this on the hush because everything happened so fast and I didn't want to jinx anything. I went with three other girls and we all drove a car to New Jersey. We got lost in Atlanta for like an hour thanks to the demonic GPS that came with our rental, but thankfully we got there on time and in one piece. One of the girls, Tylo, really wanted to meet her friend Tracy in New York while we were there, so we split up- two left and the other two stayed in the hotel. I was tired from the ride anyway anyway and didn't really care. I just wanted to sleep and explore the city once it was over. It wasn't until the next day that we got the most amazing news in the world - BigBang was in New York and our friends had found their hotel!

Gain Blooms in New Video

I'm four days late to the party, but I can still say it's new since it's not a full week yet. Brown Eyed Girl's most popular singer Gain has released the first video Bloom from her solo album. The video starts off really slow and sweet, while a film reel of Gain enjoying life. Then we start to see. It looks like the start of a typical love song with the girl dreaming about her lover. That's when the beat starts to pick and the innocent woman we meet see in the beginning let's you know what she really loves about her lover.

Kyary Pamy Pamyu is a Fashion Monster! きゃりーぱみゅぱみゅ - ファッションモンスター

The song, titled Fashion Monster, is Kyary's latest and she's just released a video for the single. The video is definetly Halloween styled with Frankenstein and what I asume is a goblin playing in her band. The video is in typical Kyary style -very random

Spica Returns with I'll Be There

Attention Ladies and Gentlemen, SPICA is back!

The glamorous ladies with the vocal skills of goddesses*  have returned with a new video called I'll be There. The song is more upbeat and reminds me of early 90's bubble gum pop songs

GD Crayon MV

Well GD has been surprising me with his solo album so far. I was sure that his follow up single to That XX was going to be a let down, but I obviously misjudeged Mr. GD.

T-ARA(티아라) _ Sexy Love (ROBOT Dance Ver. MV)

T-ara released their latest music video called "Sexy Love". The video is the first single that the group has released since the departure of Hwayoung.

I'm Loving GDragon's - That XX Video (plus lyrics)

Although he's my bias in BigBang, I have never been much of a fan of GD's solo work. Don't get me wrong, he's a great song writer, rapper, producer, and an amazing artist. He loves to go outside of the box with his music, but sometimes it doesn't hit the mark to me. I only liked a few tracks from Heartbreaker and skipped his solo parts on the GD&Top album. So when his second single That XX  was released, I was preparing myself for the worst. But this song is perfect.

Pandora

I was actually going to attempt to make a decent filler post, but I just gave up. What do you think of Kara's new song Pandora? What about their look? 

How to do it Gangnam Style

(via The SLS) Since we shared GDragon’s new video One of a Kind, we thought it only right to introduce you Psy, another YG artist who's been making waves this month. Psy has been getting lots of love for his viral hit Gangnam Style. The video has gained over 50million views on Youtube,been spotted in various American news sources, and inspired countless covers and parodies online.

Back with a Present! 4Minute Love Tension PV + Lyrics

Believe me: Working two jobs, going to summer school, and blogging is no easy task as you might have been able to guess from my abscence. I mean I've missed lots of great music, like Queen BoA's Korean comeback and some new rookie groups I'll try to discuss later, but I've gotten a break and it's time to get back on track!

2NE1"s I Love You Video is here!

The SLS> 2NE1's "I Love You" Mv is here!

2NE1 - I LOVE YOU Full Song English/Romanized Lyrics

 2NE1 has released a new single called I Love You which is now available on iTunes for purchase. The song is reportedly making headway on online charts gaining an all kill on Melon and reportedly reaching number two on American iTune charts. The new single is turn from 2NE1's previous work, but I'm guessing that YG has finally seen that it's time for the girls to switch it up.

Sistar release video For Loving U

"Sistar is releasing their special summer album [LOVING U] for everyone to enjoy during this summer season. Promising a hot summer, they are ready to offer fun and joyous energy with yet a different charm from what they have shown us so far."

After School(애프터스쿨) _ Flashback MV

Catching Up with SPICA - Painkiller

As I told you guys before, I'm going complete STAN for Spica. I've already gotten the members names down (thank you Youtubers!) and I'm realizing the full potential these ladies really possess with after spending days listenint to their music. As You all may know, every member in this group is capable of holding down a track all on her own. No one was let into this group based solely on looks or charm, but their actual vocal talents. I do admit their aura is unbelievable as well.

2NE1's Be Mine Video Finally Released!

(Original Post) 2NE1's Make Thumb Noise Project is finally over and the complete version of "Be Mine" is finally here!

BigBang Monster Lyrics- English and Romanized

Well now that "Monster" has been released, and I'm sure all you are all wondering what exactly the guys are saying. So I've tracked the English and Romanized lyrics so you can sing along with BigBang. Enjoy! PS, I don't make the lyrics or do any of the translations. All lyrics taken from KPopyrics.net 

English

It’s been a while since we’ve met
Your face looks good
You got prettier, you were always beautiful in my eyes

But today you look a bit different
You look especially a bit cold
Your eyes that look at me are filled with pity
In front of you, I seem smaller

BigBang Reveal the Monster in New Video

After a week of video and photo teasers, BigBang has finally revealed their new video for "Monster"!

Wonder Girls "Like This" Video Released

Wonder Girls have revealed their video for their like this video. Great to hear the girls back witha new song (and new look!).

Teasers and Comebacks and More! -BIGBANG, 2NE1, WONDERGIRLS

Only a few more days left before BigBang reveals their new "Monster" video. After releasing teaser photos of their outfits, teaser videos of each of the members soon followed. Just as I suspected, the boys seem to be in some kind of insane asylum, but there is something peculiar about them in the video. Each member looks dazed and confused in the video while wondering around a dark and disheveled hallway looking for a way out. The concept of a monster rings in your head when you the groups eyes begin to change in the video. Snippets of the song can be heard in each teaser.

Anime Highlight: The Return of Toonami!! (Or Something Very Close to It…)

That's right, pick those jaws up from the floor: Toonami's back, b******…
(Background image: From official site)

Hi, this is HD again from HardDoor. I last posted in here at TeddyChanTastical! in February with a review of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time for Valentine's Day, so this time, Teddy-chan asked if I'd contribute something regarding the revival of the Cartoon Network's beloved Toonami anime block, which made its surprising return this past Saturday night on Adult Swim after taking an even more-surprising bow in 2008. Originally a trip down memory lane for the channel's annual April Fool's Day celebration, the massive amount of positive buzz and nostalgia generated by the one-night-only event gave AS honcho (and former Toonami producer) Jason DeMarco enough of an impetus less than two months later to resurrect the block in place of AS' mainstay anime timeslot--at least for a test run (or is that a "Midnight Test Run"?).

Now sporting updated HD graphics for its robotic TOM mascot/host and a new lease on life, as well as two new titles, is this the same Toonami (or as Teddy-chan called it, "TWOnami") that everyone remembered and loved on April 1st and from bygone days (albeit with the added benefit of late night's looser censorship)?

Well, yes and no.

Big Bang Blue Lyrics: English and Romanized

English:
The winter had passed
And the spring has come
We have withered
And our hearts are bruised from longing

(i’m singing my blues)
Used to the blue tears, blue sorrow
(i’m singing my blues)
The love that i have sent away with the floating clouds, oh oh

BigBang Members Going Crazy? New Photos Seem to Say So

Are the members of BigBang going crazy? That's what fans are asking after seeing the concept photos released this week for BigBang's upcoming special edition album"Still Alive", which will be released June 3. The photos feature outfits with one of the members names tagged to the bottome left hand corner of the photo. Some of the clothes, like Top's outfit, feature straps and restraints usually used for patients in mental hospitals. TaeYang and Daesung's outfits also showcase the same restraint like straps.

2NE1's New Fan Made Track "Be Mine" almost complete

2NE1 is just around the corner from releasing another new song! The ladies of YG have collaborated with Intel Korea to produce a hit single to promote Intel's latest product. The collaboration, called "Make Thumb Noise Project" has drawn fans from all over to help 2NE1 make a song and consisted of four rounds.

Round 1 allowed the fans to determine the mood of the song by letting them vote on the track. The concept and title of the song were chosen in round 2, and fans chose to go with "Be Mine". Fans chose to go with the electro house feel of the track versus the R&B version. A snippet of the song can be heard below. It sounds like a sweet love song, but has the same edge you'd expect from 2Ne1 with Bom singing " Shut up and be mine" over the summery track.

C-REAL(씨리얼) _ Sorry But I MV

Here's C-Real with another great song! "No No No No No" was the first time I heard C-Real and I was then a fan. The song reminded me of something I would have listened to back in the 90s and sounded like real r&B. I was hooked on the girls and was excited to see what they'd bring out next. Even though Joma Joma" didn't snag me as it did other C-Real fans, I was still a fan of the girls. Now with their new video "Sorry But I" I am again reminded that these girls have real talent and need more exposure.

T-ara Lovey Dovey Japanese MV (Where are the other versions?)

So, remember when T-ara announced that they'd release, like, seven music videos to their hit song "Lovey Dovey"? Well, I've been wondering for a long time what the heck happened with this plan. There was the Zombie version, the super long version, the music video version and maybe a dance version (not exactly sure at this point). If I counted them all right, that's only four. So - where the heck are the rest of them?

Round 2: 2NE1 "Make Thumb Noise"

Round 1 is over and fans chose track 2 as the winning beat!  I was actually rooting for track one, but I guess you can't always have it your way. Round 2 is now under way and this time we get to choose the concept and song title of the video.

Rookie Groups: Teddy Catching up on Gangkiz, Spica, and Hello Venus

So school is finally over for me (Thank ya Lawd) but it starts back up Tuesday for Summer school (Dear Jesus *faints*) but I am officially back! In my absence I've noticed that a lot of rookie groups have finally revealed themselves and released a few new tracks and I was able to catch up on a few I neglected. I won't try to convince you that I was at all overly excited about any of them (I wasn't) or that I'm already stanning for one of them (I may be), but I will introduce them to you and point a few things I loved and thought were extra ordinary in their videos, so let's begin with our first victims group.

2NE1 & Intel "Make Thumb Noise Project": Fans Get to Vote

So we're finding out a bit more about the "Make Thumb Noise" project that 2NE1 and Intel. Our first guess that a new song would come out of this is right, but now we've learned that we the fans get to help in the decision making process!

2NE1 Makes Thumb Noise

Check Out 2NE1's next big project!

Today a video was released through Intel Korea and 2NE1's YouTube page called "2NE1 and Ultrabook Make Thumb Noise". The video is the first of what is to be revealed from their new collaboration with Intel. In the video, the girls are seen goofing off and having fun, before getting into the studio, hinting to viewers that there is more to come.

TaeTiSeo Release "Twinkle" MV w/Lyrics

(via The SLS) I'm actually supposed to be writing a paper now, but I couldn't help but post this video! Girl's Generation new sub-unit TaeTiSeo is composed of members Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun. The group only released their single "Twinkle" April 28th, and it is already reaching the top of music charts in Korea and is in the top 10 chart for US iTunes.

Late Post: Sistar's Alone MV

I'm a casual Sistar fan. There are only a few songs that they've released that I absolutely love (Ma Boy,Push! Push! ), although I believe that Hyorin has an Amazing voice (and I still think she looks Chilli from TLC even though no one else can see it)! I've been trying to hear their latest song "Alone" for quite a while, but every time I have time to hear it or watch the video my cell phone app crashes or someone take the PC from me. But today, I finally got to hear the song in it's entirety!

2NE1 "Nolza" Concer Full W/Eng Subs

This is old - I know - but how can you not love watching this? 2NE1's Nolza concert was the first time 2NE1 had their very own concert in Korea and it marks a milestone in the girl's careers!

Dear Lovely Followers, Viewers, and Trolls

Stupified by finals, bu I have something to tide you all over!

I'm not dead. I know it's been a while since I made a decent post on this blog, but there I've had so much to do lately that I've been totally sidetracked. I've been working with my job, preparing for  finals, working on my blogs, balancing a relationship, and and keeping up with my family. I've been so busy that I let my baby fall to the side. Don't worry, after finals are over, I'll be back.

In the meantime, watch this video by Girl's Day to cheer you up!

4MINUTE - 'Volume Up' M/V

Video Spotlight: IU(아이유) _ Last Fantasy MV

Pixie Lott ft. GD&TOP - Dancing On My Own + Lyrics

     Big Bang's dynamic super duo GD and TOP have teamed up with English singer Pixie Lott for create a knock out hit! GD and Top are featured on Pixie Lott's Japanese version of Dancing on My Own. The single comes from Pixie's Japanese album version of her album Young Foolish Happy.

Video Spotlight: I Choose to Love You by Hyorin

Listen to Hyorin's serenade you!

Random Post: Yenny (예은) - Hello To Myself

*I only call it random because I posted thisalmost three too late*

If it isn't apparent from previous posts, then you must know this now: Yenny is my bias in Wondergirls. I will go complete Stan status for her. Not only is her personality great and she has a pretty face, she's also a WONDERful singer. This latest video of her singing "Hello to My Self" From Dream High's OST is just a bit of proof that she (along with Sunye) are Wondergirl's powerhouse vocals. I just wish JYP would actually assign lyrics in their music according to vocal strength instead of figuring out ways to get Sohee more camera time.

Listen to BigBang's Japanese Version of " Fantastic Baby"

Bigbang has only just begun promoting their latest Korean album "Alive" but already releasing their Japanese versions of their chart topping singles. With no time to waste, the fantastic five have already released the Japanese video to their dance inducing hit "Fantastic Baby".

Someone has a sweet tooth: Kyary Pamy Pamyu's Sweetest Video "Candy Candy"

Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, Japan's Queen of weirdness, has struck again The singer has released another video that further illustrates her quirkiness.

BigBang "ALive" Performances on Inkyigayo

It's been only a week since Bigbang made a return with thier "Alive" album. THe band has already give fans three chart topping singles and performed for fans in their 2012 showcase. They also continued with promotions by performing on music show Inkigayo were they took the crown. Later in this post you can watch videos of their comeback stage (along with a few comments from me). Read on after the break!

BigBang Reveal Fantastic Baby

GD"s stunning opening scene

Man do these know how to make a comeback! BigBang has been releasing nothing but hits from their latest mini album "ALIVE" and this stellar videos to match. Of course Fantastic Baby does not disappoint.

BIGBANG - BAD BOY M/V

Been slipping on the posts lately, I apologize. Big Bang released their second single from their mini album, as expected, it's amazing! I don't think I've ever wanted to bob my head to a break up song as I much as I do with this one. Pretty sure the boys will be breaking records and winning rewards with this single just as they did with their first single from "ALIVE". If you like the song, download it legally and support our favorite guys!

BigBang Have Returned With a New Video

That is right ladies and gentlemen, BigBang is BACK! Here is their first music video from their comeback album entitld "Blue". It's wonderful to see the boys be back on the scene, especially considering all the drama they've been facing during their break. The past year has been a year full of legal and emotional drama with leader GDragon being in the mist of drug rumors, and Daeseung being accused of killing a man during a car accident.

Watch Se7en- When I Can't Sing

Really have nothing to say about this one. Take a listen and tell me what do you think.

Only in Japan: Crazy Robot Vending Machines!

I've heard a lot of information about the crazy things you can find in Japan, and the one that seems to come up the most is their vending machines. See in Japan, even the most simplest of consumer machines is done in the most creative way that their technology can provide. So instead of having a boring rectangular box that shoots out CoCa~Cola, they have a walking robot that gives you Coke - as long as you pay for it.

Rest in Peace Whitney Houston

I know that this blog is primarily about Kpop and I rarely ever post anything that doesn't have something to do with Asian culture, but this post is a major exception. Last night America's greatest singing voice Whitney Houston was found dead at 48.

Anime Highlight: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Anime Highlight: The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

Hi, my name is HD and I run a blog called HardDoor, which focuses on anime and boxing. Teddy-chan asked me if I would like to do a guest post on anime here at TeddyChanTastical! and I obliged. In particular, I was asked if I could contribute something with Valentine's Day in mind. This had me thinking: what would be the best title to showcase as not only a good introduction to anime (especially for new or casual fans), but one befitting of the holiday, as well? To me, the 2006 film, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, fits that bill.

Chocolat Release New Video "One More Day"

Can you actually believe these are the same girls that released "Chocolat Syndrome"?

I actually sat here during the entire video arguing to myself that this was not the same rookie group I posted about earlier. It wasn't until I examined their faces did I realize that that they were the same exact girls. It seems that their company realized that promoting the girls as being half-Korean wouldn't help the girls sell records and decided to change up their style. After all sexy(y) does sell, right?  They look really mature in this video with their short clothing and suggestive dance moves (I mean dancing on a chair? Looks like stripper practice ...)

Wonder Girls Reveal Official English "Be My Baby" MV

The Wonder Girls are going to be racking in a lot of fans this week. First they premiered in their first solo English movie on TeenNick, now they've released the official English music video of their popular single "Be My Baby". Watch the Video after the Jump!

Miryo performing Leggo with Narsha

Here's another peek at Brown Eyed Girl rapper Miryo's first mini album. The song is called "Leggo" and is one of the five songs featured on Miryo's first mini album "Miryo AKA Johoneey. The song features band

SNSD Interview with MTV K

Check out a sit down interview conducted by MTV K from the girl's first visit to New York!

Segment 1

Segment 2

Segment 3

segment 4

Watch the Wonder Girl's at the Apollo Here!

The Wonder Girls made their nation wide silver screen dubut tonight on TeenNick.

Wonder Girls and School Gyrls Take you Behind the Scenes

 I just want to remind everyone that The SLS is hosting a giveaway on their site, so if you like makeup or the word "Free"- then I suggest you head on over there ASAP! Click here to see the giveaway!

There's only one more day left for the Wonder Girls TV movie, Wonder Girl's at the Apollo to be premiered and I'm so excited! I can't wait to see them duke it with the School Gyrls and bring their talent

Kyary is So Kawaii! Check her out in these clips!

The Queen of Fake eye lashes dances for the crowd with her lion guards

If you guys didn't know by now, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu is rapidly becoming one of my favorite Japanese artists of all time. After hearing her viral hit "PonPonPon" and her second single how do you blame me? Well, Tokyopop sent out an email about Pamyu today and of course I had to read it. In the article, the author gives readers a summary of Kyary's beginning and how this nineteen-year old is quickly taking over the world with her "psychedelic flying skulls" and "Lisa Frank-on-acid music videos".

Watch Girls' Generation perform on Live!With Kelly

SNSD poses with talk show host Kelly Rippa

And the Girls just keep bringing it! After making an amazing night show debut on "The David  Letterman Show", Girl's Generation followed up with another great performance on "Live! With Kelly!" The audience was full of Sones who yelled and sang along as during the performance. The girls performed the Teddy Riley version of "The Boys" After the performance, they had a short interview with Kelly Rippa and Howie Day. In the hilarious banter that followed, the girls discussed the new name of their dance, how to say potatoe in Korean, and making Kelly an unoficial member of Girl's Generation.

Miryo reveals Dirty

Brown Eyed Girls have proven time and time again that they are one group to reckoned with. Their provocative themes and authority challenging lyrics have earned them a place among KPop's great and in the top charts. These girls produce beautiful music together, but they are also able to shine just as well on their own. So when it was announced that the group would start promoting for their solo projects, everyone was on their toes waiting to see what kind of controversial head nodding singles that they'd churn out next. Well, now we have our answer.

SNSD Rocks the David Letterman Show!

David Letterman waves goodnight after the Girl's Generation performance. 

Last night Girl's Generation rocked the stage of the David Letterman show with an upbeat rendition oftheir English song " The Boys".

SNSD Appearing on American TV Shows in Next Two Days

     That's right guys, set your clocks and clear your schedules because the Girls' Generation is coming to America-again. The Girls will appear on CBS's late night show "The David Letterman Show" on January 31st and the morning show "Live! With Kelly" February 1st.