MBC Culture Festival 23-06-12

Last Saturday was the day of the much anticipated MBC Culture Festival. The concert was scheduled to consist of cultural performances as well as music performances by Norazo, EXO-K and 4minute. 4minute performed in London before at the CUBE United Concert in December so it was great to see them perform here again. 

The tickets for the concert were sold out in less than 3 hours so it was clear that the demand for the concert was high. With 2,500 ecstatic fans waiting patiently outside the venue, we couldn't contain our excitement.

Tamanna and Reshma

Tamanna with her KPop Academy class mates Philipa, Sean & Roxi

Fans waiting in line

Excited fans queueing for the concert

While fans were waiting for the gates to open, the K-Pop Academy performed a flashmob. Can you guys spot Tamanna in the flashmob?

The concert started at 7:30am and it kicked off amazing performances by 4minute. Unfortunately, we were let in a little late so we missed the beginning of their first performance.

4minute performing on stage

4minute - Volume Up

4minute talking to the audience

4minute - Huh

4minute - Mirror Mirror

                                         

There was also traditional performances the a act was a guy performing martial art style moves while spinning a long rope on his head. Aswell as performances from a group of guys playing traditional Korean drums.

The second traditional act was a percussion music as well as Arirang. 

Norazo performed Happy Song, Curry, Best Salesman and Superman. Unfortunately we don't have any fancams of them but we did manage to take a few pictures of them.

A traditional Korean fashion show displaying traditional hanboks worn by royality. The detailing on the outfits was intricate and eye catching. The some of the members of 4minute also took part in the fashion show.

Hyuna, Gayoon and translator

The final act was one which everyone was waiting for EXO-K. There performance was outstanding the dancing was on point and the singing was amazing. For a rookie group they are AMAZINGG!! EXO-K performed 3 songs History, Angel and MAMA.

History

                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Angel

                                      

EXO-K talking to fans

                                        

MAMA

                                        

MBC Culture Festival closing

                                 

All of the acts gathered on the stage for the closing speech. 

Another successful KPop concert in the UK hopefully there will be many more in the future. 

Let us know what artist and groups you guys want to see in the UK *fingers crossed* they might come soon.

Watch Dalmation live on Sonbadaktv

Dalmation are live on Sonbadaktv click on the link below and catch them live.

http://www.youtube.com/user/sonbadakTV/featured?v=VRmB81VF1-E

Send your messages to them via Twitter on @sonbadakdmtn

If you missed them this week tune in next week at 12NOON (GMT). You can also watch their previous appearances on Sonbadaktv via their youtube channel http://www.youtube.com/user/sonbadakTV

EXO-K, 4minute and Norazo at London Heathrow Airport [21-06-12]

Today was such a surreal day. I saw EXO-K, Norazo and 4minute (again) at London Heathrow airport.

Initially I didn't plan to go to the airport to greet them but after hearing that so many of my friends were going and as K-Pop idols rarely come to the UK, I thought why not. I couldn't have made a better decision.

Fans anxiously waiting for 4minute, Norazo & EXO-K

After having waited for over 3 hours, 4minute finally came out of the terminal. At first I thought EXO were coming out as there was a man walking in front of them whom I thought was Baekhyun but I soon realised it was 4minute. o__O Ditzy moment! Haha. As usual they looked stunning. Having seen 4minute at the airport before and performing at the CUBE United concert in December, I didn't follow them out as I patiently waited for Norazo and EXO-K.

Next were Norazo. I thought I hadn't recorded a fancam of them but it turns out I have one. Jobin was  dressed in bright clothes but Leehyuk's opted for sunglasses and a cap. Nice~.

Last to come out were EXO-K. In all honesty, althought I really like 4minute & Norazo, the main reason I was there was for EXO-K. I think that was the case for most fangirls who were there. When EXO-K the fans were so excited and even the EXO-K members seemed to be at the amount of love they were getting from the fans. They were constantly smiling. Kai's smile just makes me melt.

I'm still hyped about the whole day. Being so close to EXO-K and seeing Norazo and 4minute was amazing!

I can't wait till the MBC Cultural Festival on Saturday! Only 2 days left, eek! We'll definitely keep you guys updated.  ^^

STN Translation Service

Want to tweet your favourite K-Pop idol but you don't know Korean? Well say goodbye to Google Translate because the new exciting STN service has been launched.

STN allows you to write your message in your native tongue and then using implementation testing, the service will find the most appropriate English translation so your translation will be much more accurate.

How does it work?

1. If you want your message to be translated to a K-Pop idol, first you must select the idol you want to tweet to. However, if you just want the translation or general purposes click on 'general short translation request'.

2. Then you will be directed to a page that looks somewhat like that:

Select the language you have written your message in. There is a large drop-list of choice so if native tongue is not English, don't worry. Then in the grey area type your message. You may be asked to sign into your Twitter account. This is just so that when you want to sent your message to any given idol, it can easily be tweeted to them. Once you have finished writing your message, click 'Request to translate Korean Language'

3. Once you have submitted your message, it will appear below in the 'Requested Message' section. Here is an example:

At the moment there is a '0' next to 'Number of Paraphrasing' as no-one has translated it yet. But when people attempt to translate it, I will be able to check it.

An example of this can be seen below:

The message requested for translation was' A fan mail in your language will be translated into Korean language and sent to Korean stars'. There was an immediate machine translation but as that might not be accurate, native Korean speakers or people who understand Korean well can offer a translation. Depending on whether their translation is accurate, other users can vote it up or down. Simple!

Give it a go now and see what you think.

Click here to translate your message or you can click on the STN widget on the right hand side in the sidebar.

Let us know what you think about this amazing software.

All Age K-Pop Party [13th August]

If you love K-Pop and want to party all that exam stress away, then the All Age K-Pop Party in London on the 13th August is perfect for you!

With the K-Pop fan base growing bigger and stronger, the All Age K-Pop Party, organised by Team Invasion, is a great opportunity to dance to your favourite K-Pop songs and meet other K-Pop fans. When you're taking a break from dancing like a K-Pop idol on the dance floor, you can even check out the amazing K-Pop merchandise stall. The last party was extremely successful and enjoyable so be sure not to miss it.

Date: 13th August
Time: 6pm to 11.30pm
Venue: Raduno venue, 85 Charterhose Street, London, EC1M 6MJ (near Barbican and Farringdon tube station)
Price: £5 if you buy tickets at the door but £4 if you buy them online

To find out more information visit the official FaceBook page by clicking here.
Also, you can purchase tickets online by clicking here.

Verbal Jint's new single 'Good Morning' feat 10cm

Verbal Jint have released a new single title 'Good Morning' featuring 10cm. The song has a relaxed but yet up lifting feel.

Check out the MV for Good Morning below:

2NE1; CL Fanart

 

Here's a recent CL fanart I did the other day. I've also uploaded it on Society6 so it's available as an iPhone case too. If you have any other KPop idols you would like me to illustrate, just leave a comment below!~ ^^

http://society6.com/ReshKay/CL-Baddest-Female_Print

-Reshma