Blue - Bigbang

Last week, Bigbang released a new album called "Alive." As this album is their very first this year, and it has been 2 years since their last album, K-pop fans were anticipating for their new songs excitedly. Just like how people expected, Bigbang's new songs are awesome and are unique compared to songs by other idol groups. All of the recent songs try to addict listeners by repeating their hook throughout the song (called "hook songs"); however, Bigbang broke this perception and produced music of their own style. Out of the seven songs they presented, I would want to recommend "Blue."

This song has beautiful lyrics. It's written about how people forget about their lovers as season changes. I love how G-Dragon and T.O.P's rap parts blend along with other members' harmonious vocals. Not only the lyrics, but the melody is not rhythmical, yet comforting to hear. It is a rather quiet and sad song that can emotionally touch any people: young or old, men or women. Recommended to listen to just before sleeping, or when suddenly you miss an old lover. :)

Daesung and G-Dragon from Bigbang ask for forgiveness

Left: G-Dragon / Right: Daesung

Last year, members from a famous idol group called Bigbang have gone through two huge incidents. One was Daesung getting involved in a car accident. Daesung was driving his own car at midnight when he saw a taxi that stopped in the middle of the road, so he stepped on the break as hard as he could but didn't see a person lying in front of the taxi and drove over him. The victim was taken to the hospital right away, but was dead about an hour later. The taxi driver stated that he found a bleeding person lying on the road, stopped the taxi and was observing whether the person was dead or not. Considering he was next to a motorcycle, police officers have assumed that the person got into an accident while riding the motorcycle, and they soon announced that the person was drunk while driving. The taxi driver have also stated Daesung's car was following the speed limit strongly, and it was a plain accident. Daesung was not found guilty, but he couldn't participate in public appearances for a while.

G-Dragon, on the other hand, got caught smoking marijuana. Big Bang's company has announced that G-Dragon was in a club located in Japan, and a fan of his came and offered him marijuana. G-Dragon, thinking that it was a cigarette, smoked it once and trashed it right after he realized it was a drug. The public, however, did not believe this statement and criticized G-Dragon for doing drugs.

Bigbang: Taeyang,G-Dragon,T.O.P,SeungRi,Daesung from the left

Big Bang, meanwhile, has announced they will introduce a new album in the upcoming month, and Big Bang fans are both excited and worried that the public might not welcome G-Dragon and Daesung. YG Entertainment has announced that G-Dragon and Daesung want to sincerely apologize for their mistakes and that they have asked for forgiveness on a TV show called "Healing Camp." This episode of "Healing Camp" will be broadcasted later this month.

3rd quarter independent book

Alice in Wonderland

Author: Lewis Carroll 

Genre: Fiction

SE7EN introduces new song, "When I Can't Sing"

SE7EN, singer from the YG entertainment, worked with JYP (a famous entertainment company producing idol groups such as Wonder Girls and 2PM) and announced a new song called "When I Can't Sing." This song has reached the top of all music charts in Korea the moment it was announced., "

Originally, "When I Can't Sing" was supposed to be sung by another singer, Ho Young Sohn from G.O.D. On March 2011,  Ho Young came out in a TV show and actually sang a part of this song, stating that it will be included in his upcoming album; however, when the album was released, the song had been omitted. The exact reason for Ho Young's decision is unknown, but it is certain that the song met the right owner at last. By announcing "When I Can't Sing," SE7EN was able to change his image from a boy to a more mature man.

"When I Can't Sing" became first place of the iTunes R&B chart. Seven's soft voice and the melody made by JYP make a great harmony, and the kpop fans are fascinated by how YG and JYP – usually known to be rivals – could blend so well together. I myself and a lot of Seven and JYP fans are looking forward for his further performance in upcoming TV shows and radios.