Map The Soul is making sure that no one forgets about Tukutz and they put out a video of the “Best of Tukutz.”

The video is small snippet of the master DJ at work and fans are pouring messages on Youtube to show their love. Make sure to leave a comment so that Tukutz will see that he’s still remembered!

[2009.12.07 15:44] Korean hip-hop group Epik High and girl band f(x) will be performing at a music showcase in Cannes, according to a press release by the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA).

KOCCA explained in the statement released Monday that Epik High and f(x) will be performing at MIDEM 2010 as representatives of Korean pop music.

MIDEM (Marche International du Disque et de l’Edition Musicale) is the largest global music trade fair attended by record companies and distributors from all over the world. This year, over 4,000 companies from 80 countries are reportedly planning to attend.

KOCCA said the annual festival will be an opportunity to promote Korean pop music to European and American markets. A promotional booth under the slogan “Enjoy K-pop” will also be set up.

“Through this event, we would like to promote the diversity and potential of Korean pop music,” President of KOCCA Mr. Lee Jae-woong was quoted as saying. “We will do everything to help Korean artists make a breakthrough into European and U.S. markets.”

Epik High — composed of Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz — debuted in 2003 with the album “Map of the Human Soul” and gained popularity with the success of their consequent albums “High Society” and “Swan Songs”. The group released their sixth album “[e]” in September and toured in Japan and U.S. earlier this year.

f(x) — composed of Victoria, Amber, Luna, Sulli and Krystal — debuted in September with the single “LA chA TA”. Their latest single “Chu~♡” has made the Top 20 singles chart in Korea.

MIDEM 2010 will take place from January 24 thru 27 Palais des Festivals et des Congres in Cannes, France.

Reporter : Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr
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Original Article here

reup: thefxwave @ wordpress

Dok2’s first ep entitled Thunderground. One thing I have to say, I liked it.

It has a very TI flavor to it. and there weren’t many techno affects into the music itself. Overall it is a great EP and something that does not disappoint. A perfect preview to what this guy can give us. The Mapthesoul family knows how to produce quality stuff and you will defiantly not waste around $10 of your money on this album. Nothing is too much for good music. (as long as it’s not over $10 for a freshman ep lol)

People who have been following the Dok2 wave know that the mv for the title track entitled ‘It’s Me’ was released a while back through the Mapthesoul youtube channel. Even though I was personally disappointed with the mv itself. With its homemade style and cliché street scenes the music defiantly makes up for it. I see bright things for this kid and I’m happy as a fan I get to sit back and enjoy the Dok2 wave.

My favorite track on that is a must listen is ‘마지막.’ Maybe I’m just a sucker for the type of soft hiphop with smooth beats. But this is a great track and in a great pool with the other hard hitting tracks such as ‘훔쳐’ and ‘You Don’t Know’. It’s a track that greatly compliments the whole EP as a whole and all in all, I just like it the most.

I’ve heard Dok2 or ‘gonzo’ on Epik High tracks such as Rocksteady and eight by eight. Which was already hot.. I enjoy listening to his voice and I completely understand that reason why Epik High has taken this kid under their wing. He writes and produces his own stuff and what he comes up with is defiantly not amateur.

I’ve been cruising forums and blogs that have said that Dok2 was an idiot for not doing the collab with our own dear plagiarizer producer and writer G Dragon. On this topic, I don’t want to bring up old news that has over lived its purpose GD’s plagiarism but honestly I do not think that him declining GD’s offer was a dumb thing. If you listen to Dok2’s EP his flavor is completely off from GD’s. And with young producers clashing over conflicting style, it either would have been an interesting outcome or a total mess.

And to those that say that Dok2 doesn’t know how to play the ‘game.’ Apparently the game of entertainment, please stop. Dok2 doesn’t need to play the game doing collabs with people he doesn’t want to. So just stop your dumb comments about playing the “game.” You don’t have to play the ‘game’ if you don’t need to. And that goes for Dok2 he’s been in the game too long to care about that.

This is my opinions on the EP and I’m happy I get to listen and experience it. It is available only for a limited time at mapthesoul.com. So please go check out the site and support this new and great voice in the mapthesoul family.

>:My Artwork:<

I almost didn’t sleep to finished it all. There are so many challenges to draw the first pict. It’s hard cause there is a contrast gradient of it. Especially in his face. I doubt it doesn’t capture a figure like Junsu. T_T. Mianhae, but I’ve tried my best.

The second pict is my old artwork. I made it last year, but I remix it again cause I feel there is something weird in his face before, in order to it will show a similarity like Junsu more. ^^ I like this pict as I like the person who standing as my model there. Haha..

Happy Birthday for Junsu oppa..,,
The one that I love for 3 years…
You are my boy of the picture in the frame
I’ll never forget yours..
All of the goodies that you bring
And the tears that you faded into a smile
Thank you
I can’t forget it..
You’ll always be my all..
My everything…
.:A Tribute To Junsu:.

This is some songs that sung and written by Junsu. I upload a lot for this year. I don’t know it will good for next year, I hope there is something new again.
You can download it all. The links are in Mediafire and Megaupload. Don’t forget do thankzz and tell me if there were some tracks that missed up.

Solo Songs
                .:Beautiful Thing
                .:My Page 
                .:Rainy Night

Collaboration
                >: Zhang Li Yin feat. Xiah Junsu – Timeless (korean version)
                >: Zhang Li Yin feat. Xiah Junsu – Timeless (chinese version)
                >: Zhang Li Yin feat. Xiah Junsu – Timeless (acoustic version)
                >: Zhang Li Yin feat. Xiah Junsu – Timeless (slow rainy mix)
                >: Xiah Junsu feat. Eunhyuk(from Super Junior) – All Rise (originally by Blue)
                >: Anyband (consist of BoA, Xiah Junsu, Tablo, Jn Bora) – TPL (Talk Play Love)
                >: Anyband (consist of BoA, Xiah Junsu, Tablo, Jin Bora) – Promise You
                >: Anyband (consist of BoA, Xiah Junsu, Tablo, Jin Bora) – Daydream
                >: Xiah Junsu feat. Key(from SHINee) – XIAH-Tic

Group Album Special Work
                -:*If I Can Breathe Next To You (White Lie) – compossed by Xiah Junsu
                -:*Noeur Baraboda (Afterglow/Picture of You) – written by Xiah Junsu
                -:*Wish – feat. Xiah Junsu, Choikang Changmin and KyuHyun, Ryeowook (from Super Junior)

Finally, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JUNSU OPPA ^^

A/N: Take out with a proper credits! Please!

Tablo released a small verse about the year 2009 on Map The Soul’s Youtube page. The rap, of course, is in half English half Korean and makes a girl want to learn Korean to understand him!

The rap is only 57 secs long but Tablo never fails to deliver! Check out the track below!

With free music! You, too, can get Epik High’s free Christmas time jingle!

Epik High, as a service to their fans, has released “Gangsta Santa,” performed by Tablo and Mithra Jin. The song is available for free download in the Map the Soul online store: http://mapthesoul.com/shop/product/47

This song is a promotion for Epik High’s “Last Christmas Concert” to take place on December 24, 2009. Tickets are also on sale to international fans on the Map the Soul website and through IPark portals for Korean fans.

This will be their last annual Christmas concert for a few years, as DJ Tukutz began his 2 years of mandatory military service on October 15th, two days after getting married to his first love.

At this year’s concert, Epik High hopes to be able to share with fans feelings of love and missing for DJ Tukutz, who will return to Epik High in 2011. Until then, Tablo and Mithra will continue to work on individual projects, though Epik High is not expected to have another album until Tukutz’s return. See you later, Tukutz!

As for the free song… what a sweet Christmas surprise!

The Epik High boys will be throwing a X-mas extravaganza on Christmas Eve perfectly dubbed as “Last Christmas.”

The holiday event will be held at the Korea University’s Hwa-Jung Gym and will be packed with, not just Epik High, but will feature a lot of special guests. This is the last X-Mas concert until the Tukutz comes back from his leave so the boys are telling you “to come out and celebrate with them!”

Special guests include: Dok2, honorary 4th member, MYK, Planet Shiver, and tons of special guests that will be revealed at the concert! To order tickets click here.

Netizens won again.

David Lee (Lee Sun-min),  host of the EBS “Star English” program and Epik High Tablo’s brother, found himself in a brawl with netizens after posting a rant about Infinity Challenge’s New York Special episode.

After two postings backing his disappointment views on Cyworld, David Lee closed his mini-homepage and on November 24, 2009, he posted an official apology on the discussion board of the “Star English” program on the EBS homepage.

Title: Hello, it’s Lee Sun-min.

I was planning on posting a long apology, but by doing that, it could bring more misunderstanding, so I am posting something short.

I thought that I was just an ordinary commoner, so I posted on my personal mini-homepage, not knowing how big of an impact it would bring.  I didn’t intend on targeting anyone specific, but I seemed to have hurt many people, and I feel sorry.

Usually, I hardly watch TV, but on Saturday, Infinity Challenge is one program that I cannot miss, and the MCs on the program are people I like. What I wrote of these people, like a rant with no basis, I did it without thinking, and I take full responsibility. In a moment, even though I wrote without feeling, I used severe expressions. For that, I give my apology.

Picking out who should be publicly criticized or not, I absolutely had no intention of doing that. Despite that, points of misunderstanding came, and the hard-working Infinity Challenge cast and crew’s feelings were hurt because of me. I am very sorry.

Additionally, my younger brother [Tablo] is also famous, and I know he even has a close relationship with the Infinity Challenge cast and crew. Because of what I did, I seemed to have caused much disappointment. This scandalous situation has caused my younger brother and my family a lot of emotional pain, like an arrow into the heart.

For being inappropriate and using unsuitable language, to the hurt Infinity Challenge crew, once again, I sincerely apologize.

I am sorry.

How do you think netizens will take David Lee’s heartfelt apology? Do you think this kind of apology is called for?

Netizens are at it again, this time the target is Tablo’s brother, David Lee (Lee Sun-min).

[Phase 1: The posting]
You may remember MBC’s “Infinity Challenge” went to New York City. The members set out to spread love of Korean food to the people of New York, but they spent a little less time sharing food and more time goofing around. Frankly, David Lee was a little more than upset about how the episode played out.

On the day of the episode’s airing, November 21, 2009, David Lee posted the following message on his Cyworld mini-homepage in a photo album titled “Thoughts”:

I had my worries when I heard that Infinity Challenge members would go to New York.. While watching, I felt like dying from embarrassment.

People are being crazy on the Internet, saying how ‘Our Korean humor worked in New York too.

ARE YOU F–KING SERIOUS?

They were ignored like dogs on the streets by New Yorkers, for mumbling jibberish and not even being able to speak a word. They were treated like retards at the pizza place by being thrown a random slice to eat.

Also, street casting?? Internet radio?? For someone who call himself the ‘Nation’s MC’ to dance like a grasshopper inside a crappy warehouse with a green screen those 20-year-old white boys call a ’studio.’ Am I the only one who thinks this, or did those white boys make him into a complete fool? I wonder what those white boys were thinking. (Actually, nevermind. Even if they said it out loud, the Koreans wouldn’t have understood.) Perhaps they thought, ‘WHAT ARE THESE F–KING RETARDS DOING?’

I know you are being ‘real’ for entertainment, but keep the low-grade comedy in Korea. Please, okay? You make millions per year? Did you really have to go overseas, especially to the capital fo the world, New York City, just to be a bunch of jackasses? MBC sure knows how to put themselves on top.

To MBC, who produced of this piece of crap, and those crowd of reporters who publicized this shameful eent as if it were something to be proud of… Of course, this episode is perfect for Koreans who think this low-grade comedy is oh-so-funny.

Since when was it so humiliating to be a part of the Korean race?

Why don’t you get rid of the ‘food’ and just tell those New Yorkers with you gibberish that Dokdo is our land? You act like you can attack Japan any day when you are the ones who copy their mini cooper?”

This dude needs to take a chill pill.

[Phase 2: The Netizen Reaction]
Many netizens were, obviously, equally infuriated, but at David Lee, not at the broadcast. The distinction in how Koreans are viewed in America is usually a very touchy subject for Gyopos (Koreans living abroad), but not so much for Koreans who live in Korea.

Though the post is just ranting, David Lee is somewhat famous in Korea (Star English program, and being Tablo’s brother), so his ranting drew quite a bit of attention.

Korean netizens reacted coldly at first, “Why can’t Koreans speak Korean?” Even though Korea puts a lot of money into English education, there is an underlying distress that Koreans are losing culture by putting a large emphasis on learning a foreign language and culture. Next, the insults came, angered at his lack of Korean pride.

Soon, the media was all over the issue. Even though David Lee closed the album on his mini-homepage, screen captures of the posting were already spread in the Internet.

[Phase 3: David Lee's Answer]
The next day, instead of an apology, Tablo’s brother posted in his mini-homepage profile, a calmer explanation of his previous rant.

My writing on my annoyance watching Infinity Challenge New York episode, was it fun to read..?

Submit to those in power? A display of defeat? Because I absolutely cannot do these sort of things, all these calls to war are in vain, so if your planning on how to escalate matters, don’t waste your time.

For 16 years, while I lived in American society, I inherently experienced racism and prejudice. Yesterday, I was very uncomfortable watching the Americans’ attitude towards the Infinity Challenge MCs. In the press, it came out strongly, ‘Korea’s comedy is really funny!’ but it should’ve been something like ‘What are they doing?’ … something like that?

You saw the pizza guy throw a slice of pizza like he’s feeding a dog? I’m sorry I got offended, instead of breaking out into laughter, smiling.

If only by name, they are the best MCs. But in New York, they seem like they are just funny and awkward-looking Asians. In America, Asians get worse treatment than black or latino people, so why of all things was the concept the obvious, ‘Asian who can’t speak a word of English’…

If it was for the good cause of introducing Korean food, why not have one good English translator, for funnier and more interesting conversations? Wasn’t it possible to create the situation?

Because it was MBC, because it was Infinity Challenge, I am even more offended.

David Lee stuck by his words. A few netizens are in agreement with his views, but the louder majority are still angry at the rapper’s brother for being too outspoken, if not anti-Korean.

English-speaking, Kpop followers, what do you think of this situation?

The Infinity Challenge New York Special:
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Part 4:

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EDIT: Tablo’s brother Dave responded to netizens.

EDIT #2: Dave released an apology statement!
-sigh- after reading this, I have no idea what to think…it’s partly his fault but then there is also something called “freedom of speech” that Korean netizens need to respect too…
on another note, he really really looks like Tablo! @_@

The cast of Korea’s favorite TV show, MBC Infinity Challenge, made a visit to New York City not too long ago. The “challenge” was to spread the love of Korean food to New Yorkers by approaching and engaging pedestrians in a one to one conversation, which was somewhat successful. This special episode in the Big Apple was aired over the weekend – however, not everyone was satisfied.

The brother of Tablo, Dave (Lee Sun Min, 37) left a rather harsh criticism toward the Infinity Challenge crew and Korea as a whole on his CyWorld minihompy on the 21st. The post has now been closed, but its screenshot still remains circulating on the net, receiving an enormous amount of hatred from netizens.

“I did have my worries when I heard that the Infinity Challenge members were coming to New York… and I totally felt like dying from the embarrassment while watching.

The internet is being all crazy now, saying how ‘our Korean humor worked in New York too’.
ARE YOU FUCKING SERIOUS?

They were ignored like dogs on the streets from the New Yorkers for mumbling gibberish and not even being able to speak a word. They were also treated like retards at a pizza place by being thrown a random slice to eat.

Also, street casting?? Internet radio?? The one who calls himself the “Nation’s MC” dances like a grasshopper inside a crappy warehouse with a green screen those 20 year old white boys call a ’studio’. Was it just me or did those dumb-looking white boys make him a complete fool? I wonder what those white boys were thinking (Actually never mind. Even if they said it out loud, the Koreans wouldn’t have understood). They perhaps thought, ‘WHAT THE FUCK ARE THESE RETARDS DOING??’

I know you guys are being ‘real’ for entertainment, but keep the low-quality comedy in Korea. Please, ok? You guys make millions per year? Did you really have to go overseas and especially the capital of the world, New York City to be bunch of jackasses? MBC sure knows how to put themselves on the top.

To MBC who produced this piece of crap and those crowd of reporters who publicized this shameful event as if it’s something we need to be proud of… Of course, this episode is just perfect for those Koreans who think this low-quality comedy is just so funny.

Since when was it so humiliating to be a part of our Korean race?

Get rid of the ‘food’ and why not tell those New Yorkers with your gibberish that Dokdo1 is our land? You guys act like you can attack Japan any day when you guys are the ones who copy their shit?”

He not only insulted the members of the Infinity Challenge members, but also the students studying abroad in America. Although it may sound a bit irrelevant toward this issue, he displayed his annoyances and complaints toward their ‘unacceptable behavior’.

“The students leak the questions online and get high scores on their TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) to study abroad, but all they do is fool around karaokes and clubs on 32nd Street. They copy the reports from their seniors and get caught by the professors. They can’t speak a tiny bit of English, not even a simple phrase. No wonder New Yorkers put down Asians and especially the Koreans.

I wouldn’t say anything if they didn’t care about English at all. Korea is the number one country in the world who spends the most money on their English education. But all they do is spend a load of money to learn English in the “least developed countries” like the Philippines and even separate from their families for good.”

Now, many of these references may be true, however, the way Tablo’s brother expressed them may not have been the best way to go about it. As a family member of celebrity in a position of high attention, I believe he should’ve been more careful with his words – especially in public.

Do you think a typical apology letter would do? After coldly insulting the members of Infinity Challenge, the white men, the Korean international students and even the innocent Philippines? I say not.

DAVE’S RESPONSE

Was it that fun to read what I wrote about my annoyance to Infinity Challenge: New York episode..? Due to the 16 years of my social life in America, facing prejudice and discrimination, it was very uncomfortable looking at the hosts acting that way on the screen, okay? Not the comments the press makes like ‘Korean humor is so funny!’ but more like ‘What are they?’ … Stuff like that?

You all saw the pizza guy tossing that slice of pizza like he’s feeding a dog, right? I’m sorry for getting pissed about it instead of just laughing it away…

The MCs are the best in Korea. However, they are nothing but a bunch of funny and awkward looking Asians in New York. In America, the Asians get treated even more poorly then the Black, Hispanic, and Latino people. Why did they have to choose the obvious concept of ‘English-mute Asians’..

If it was for a good cause of introducing our Korean food, why not take a translator who’s good at English to make the conversation more interesting and funny?

I got even more furious at the fact that they were MBC, the fact that they were the Infinity Challenge.

In contrast to the negative response to the earlier blog post, some netizens are agreeing with Dave regarding this matter. Some have posted, “I share the same thoughts as Dave,” “If the trip wasn’t just to have fun but to spread the word of Korean food, it should’ve been more prepared,” “It is very disappointing.” However, the majority still remain angry at Dave for threatening their national pride, arguing, “Why do we have to speak English fluently when we are Koreans?” “There is nothing to be embarrassed about.”

Cr: allkpop

Tablo’s older brother Dave caused an uproar earlier this week with his harsh criticism of MBC’s Infinity Challenge episode in NYC. On November 23, Dave, who is a broadcaster, wrote the following on the Star English section of the EBS homepage:

Hello? This is Lee Sun Min.

I was going to write a long apology letter but I feel that by doing this, it may create even more misunderstandings so I’ll keep it short and simple. I thought I was just a regular person who did not receive any public attention so I did not think my words would have made a big impact to the public. I had absolutely no intent on targeting a specific person, however it seems like what I have written hurt many people so I am very sorry. I never really watch television but Infinity Challenge is my one Saturday show that I never fail to miss and I truly like all the MC’s that partake in the program. I take full responsibility of the words I have written without thinking first and that may have come off as a crass and angry rant. They were words I thought of the moment but they made it seem they were truly from what I extremely felt, so I apologize for this too. I had no intent of slandering a specific person but it was my fault for making everyone misunderstand with those words. Also, I am sorry for hurting the ‘Infinity Challenge’ cast and crew with those words, for they are very hardworking people. I know that my brother Tablo has a very close relationship with those in ‘Infinity Challenge,’ and due to my careless words I have greatly disappointed him. It hurts my heart to see the consequences of my careless words backlash towards my little brother and our family. I apologize for not acting appropriate and not being able to choose my language wisely. Once again I am truly sorry towards everyone I may have hurt especially the Infinity Challenge crew. I am sorry.

Cr: allkpop

For those of you who don’t know, recently Dave (Tablo’s brother) posted some harsh criticisms about the recent Infinity Challenge New York episodes. You can find the translated blog entries at www.allkpop.com

I have to say, I kind of agree with him. I’ve had experiences the other way round, when my friends and I were sharing our Aussie humour in Japan and people were just like “wtf? These guys are total losers”. We realized it just wasn’t a good idea. What’s funny in one country can be considered insulting, or ridiculous somewhere else. It was obvious the IC boys didn’t really have their heads on straight during filming, as it was meant to be about spreading the word about Korean food. Loitering around on the streets asking random English phrases about kimchi was not the way to do that. There are other effective, intelligent ways to be funny.

I get the comment about people saying “We’re Koreans, why should we speak proper English?” But honestly, the fact stands that the MCs were Koreans in America. So if they want Korean food/Koreans/Asians to be respected and not to be passed off as idiots and put into a horrible stereotype, they need to show a greater level of professionalism and communicate properly. If I had gone to any country and done that, the locals would’ve thought I was a tool, too. It accomplishes nothing but gaining a bad reputation for a whole ethnicity. Unfortunately, that’s the way the world works these days.

I believe they weren’t just comedians going over there, they were representatives… ambassadors, if you will. They should have taken more care in the way they acted. I also found it embarrassing to watch. They should have taken into consideration the New York culture and thought seriously about whether what they were going to do was an appropriate representation of a nation before deciding to goof off.

But, in all honestly… Dave could’ve put that in a better way. There’s no need to use profanity when you know so many people will read and react strongly to your words. If anything, he should’ve thought of his brother before he clicked on “submit”.

–I might be bashed for this, but I believe I’ve been diplomatic enough. Go ahead.

If you guys haven’t seen what Tablo’s brother said about Infinity Challenge in New York than you might want to check it out here : http://www.allkpop.com/index.php/full_story/tablo_brother_criticizes_inifinity_challenge_in_new_york/

Even though it seems as if he’s way too harsh on them he somewhat has a point. But I don’t think he had to go so far into saying that they disgraced Koreans. If I saw them in New York I would’ve ran up to them and screamed because I love Infinity Challenge. If the people they tried to interview knew they were comedians then it wouldn’t be like they were some morons acting like idiots because they’re not. I love Infinity Challenge and I think they’re hilarious. If people listened to their music and watched their variety shows just like me I think they would love korea a lot. If anyone is disgracing Korea it’s him.

Zâmbet

Toamnă…o frunză zăpăcită coboară,paradoxal,lin prin aerul blând ce se stărduie să o ţină numai pentru el cât mai mult timp,imbrăţişându-o suav.
Minutele trec şi Mălina visează încă la acele clipe minunate ale tinereţii zgomotoase…
Cuvântul nu îşi are locul in feeria creată de adierea blândă a vântului slab ce îi mângâie obrazul trecut prin atâtea zâmbete şi lacrimi.Cu bucurie îşî aduce aminte de Cristian,acel tânăr care cu un boboc de trandafir roşu îi tăiase răsuflarea pentru prima oară…Zâmbeşte şi parcă îi simte şi acum paşii ghiduşi ce îi trezea mereu în suflet copilăria-i poznaşă.Dar e aievea.Cristian intră in tabloul creat imaginar în acest parc tăcut.Mălina rămâne cu acelaşi zâmbet timid ca şi cum nu s-a trezit din visu-i.El se apropie,se aşează sfios lângă cea care i-a luminat fiece dimineaţă de-a lungul atâtor toamne…Ea tresare.E încă mirată de ceea ce vede în faţa ei.Da,e Cristian,cel care cu 12 ani in urmă plecase fără un sărut de rămas bun,fără un cuvânt.Instinctiv s-a îndreptat spre buzele lui vrând să le simtă ca atunci,când erau numai ale ei,dar parcă din neatn apare cealaltă,prezenţă ce brusc îi spulberă orice dorinţă de a retrăi clipele fericirii de altă dată…
El pleacă la braţ cu cealaltă lăsând in urmă un suflet singur,dar fericit că a putut soarbe din priviri pentru ultima dată frumuseţea ochilor verzi ce altă dată îi avea mereu in preajma-i.
Rămâne în parc până când aroma trupului lui dispare in depărtări…Cu paşi domoli se îndeamnă a pleca din universul creat pentru câteva secunde de plăcere.I-a fost de ajuns.Se întoarce la lumea pustie în care nu işi are locul decât o floare:un trandafir roşu care a prins viaţă imediat cum împlinise o săptămână de iubire cei doi îndrăgostiţi…Aşa au trecut 12 ani,fără un zâmbet sincer,senin,proaspăt dimineaţa…Suspină zâmbind cu gândul la clipa trecută,dar veşnică în sufletul ei.
Şi-a dat seama că nu mai poate spera la viaţa ce o clădise alături de el acum multă vreme.Atât i-a fost de ajuns.Se simte mai liberă,mai împăcată de când l-a vazut ultima oară în parc alături de ea,cea care îi zâmbeşte in fiecare dimineaţă,vâzand sclipirea din ochii lui la vederea ei.De acum,s-a gândit să continue acel roman pe care îl începuse în doi,dar neterminându-l din cauza finalului ce îl luase cu el acum douăsprezece toamne supărate.A aşternut ea clipele feerice din parc,dar parcă ceva îi ţinea stiloul în loc.Se decide la vederea acestui fapt să evadeze din culcuşul ei din dormitor.Se ridică hotărâtă să revină de îndată să termine.Îşi îmbracă haina lungă,din vreme trecută şi încet se îndreaptă fără ţintă.Paşii o conduc spre aceeaşi bancă tristă din parc.

Revăzând fruntea-i albă a iubitei ce îi răpise cândva inima,Cristian nu încetează a gândi la căldura încă plăcută a mâinilor ei.Nici nu a mai zăbovit a-i explica ei,căci celalaltă,aşa cum a numit-o Mălina în minte,pe loc şi-a dat seama că misiunea ce o avea s-a încheiat şi că e timpul să se întoarcă de unde a plecat pentru a face şi alte suflete să îşi găsească iubirea pierdută.Astfel Cristian se întoarce în locul păstrat atâta vreme în tabloul vieţii ei.

Mălina speră să nu viseze din nou,însă Cristian o întâmpină cu sărutări suave asemenea legănatului frunzei in aerul încăpăţânat şi blând…

Note: I wrote this while watching MAMA 2009 live. So these are spontaneous reactions with lack of vocabulary explicit because I could only think of common words to express my feelings.

Not because any SM group especially Super Junior is not attending does not mean that I will miss out MAMA 2009. Especially if it’s showing live on our cable channel. It does not happen always.

So Drunken Tiger’s Monster was the perfect opening for the event. And though I was rooting for f(x), I was betting 2ne1 will win the New Female Artist because they have been a big hit since their debut.

BEG and Kara’s dance mashup was awesome though I find Kara’s Honey’s rock version not that rock-y enough. And who was the band they collaborated with? Just curious. Though I hate it that I haven’t seen much shots of BEG doing the Mister dance.

Dance Song? Honey?!?!?! I don’t believe this. I have nothing against Kara because I like Nicole but Honey was not the Best Dance Song. I love Super Junior and of course, I was rooting for Sorry Sorry but if they won’t win this award, I think that it should have been Gee or Again and Again. At this point, the music award is getting on my nerves. If 8Eight won’t win on the next award (or Clazziquai), I won’t believe it anymore.

Yay! 8Eight! They deserve the award for the Mix-Sex award (cause sex is the politically correct term). Yay!

And I guess the person playing the piano is the one who won the Superstar K or the contest where Lee Hyori is a guest. And Baek Jiyoung just sang while he’s playing the piano. Is that spontaneous? Well, him dancing with another celebrity does not make it look like it’s spontaneous. Finally, he’s singing! Still good though catching his breath from dancing the Boom Boom Pow. He sings well but my bias still goes to K.Will. ^^

Out of all the genres, I love the amazing friendship shared by different groups of Hip-Hop in Korean music. Sooo, I really don’t know who to root for for Best Hip Hop. But I bet, they’ll be cool no matter who wins. Unlike for the general idol group and pop scene, I bet they would be jealous and spiteful of whoever wins other than them. Haha. Wow, Leesang won. They deserve it, imo, because they have been losing no.1 spot on music shows because of competing with idols. So this recognition is well-deserved.

Wow! FT Island was shown. Or two of them. Haha.

Best rock? I think it’ll be Seo Taiji unless fans of FT Island wished deeply. Oh! It’s not Seo Taiji. It’s the band of the mainstay of Champagne. Sorry, I don’t know their name. Not a fan of Krock because Philippines has an awesome rock music so I have my fix here.

And there’s AKB48. I think they’re competing in quantity with Super Junior. But I think they’re more than 13. Haha. Oh. I got the chance to count them and Super Junior wins. They’re only 12 if my eyesight and math did not fail me. Why were they chosen to perform for the awards? Is it because of CGV? ‘Cause I would’ve wanted Bright to perform instead. No offense meant. I don’t dislike the group. But I don’t like them either.

And Taecyeon was caught talking to someone beside him. Wonder who’s it? Haha, I just love his reaction. Like he’s busted doing something wrong.

Commercial break at this point is tooooo looooooong. They even played Lollipop already.

It’s the musical already of 2ne1. Excited to watch Bom and CL. It would’ve been better if Sandara never made it in the Philippine showbusiness. Maybe I like 2ne1 now as much as Teddy likes them.

BEG won Best House and Electronica. Cool. But I like their style more during the How song days. And Kim Taewoo! He’s too tall for the mic. Haha, that was the only thing I noticed. But yes, he mentioned GOD which is too sweet.

*heart attack* JaeChunSu in MAMA 2009 without Yunho and Changmin. Can’t believe it. But I hope the 5 of them will be together soon. And congrats for being the Best Asia Star. They deserve it than anyone else. Someone must sub what they said!!!

Good thing the Female Rappers’ performance is next to the aforementioned heartbreaking moment. This is my pacifier. But the video before the music is a bit brutal for the Korean kids, I guess? But Miryo is just toooooo greeeat! And Baby J dresses like Seo Inyoung already.  And Tiger JK looks impressed with Payday so the girls are really good. Waaaaah!!! T joined the group!!! Miryo might be my personal fave but she’s still the best!!! This performance was the best so faaaar. And Tiger JK standing was just too sweet.

Is that Nickchun? He looks weird in a black eyeliner. Not used to it. But he looks mature already so it’s okay.

Even if G-dragon was a favorite, Drunken Tiger won the Best Male Solo Artist. And I still feel good because he deserves this. And T being so excited with the award is cute.

Best Female Solo Artist is Baek Jiyoung. I was kind of expecting it was her because I haven’t seen Bada or any of her competitors around. Haha. And I think she’s going to perform later because of her outfit. I like her more when she sings ballads but she’s also good at performing dance songs.

World of Tempatation performance is just too Ivy. Haha. And the fangirls are screaming wildly for Nickchun to be saved. First time I saw Touch Me choreo and the hands are going places that really should be covered and not to be touched by anyone and the choreo is too wild for my taste. Nickchun’s been bitten. Haha. Fangirls are going wild when they were teasing that they will kiss.

2PM’s Heartbreak. Jaeeeebuuuuuum!!! Chansung is a bit nervous based on his vocals. O hai there, JYP!

I missed JYP’s award. But it’s about Nobody and being famous everywhere but the Nobody I loved was when it was in Korean. It feels like a child losing its innocence when it became famous everywhere and translated in English.

Bang Bang Tang got an award. For MNET Asian Recommend or whatever that means. I think with having Taiwan and Japanese artists appear, they’re really aiming for an Asian Music Award.

Muzik is still addictive for me. And surprise, Bang Bang Tang is performing. But if I remember it right, they have 7 members (Bang Bang Tang/Lollipop has 6 members, thanks for anonymous and shikai for the update). Why are they down to 4? I’m not updated with MandarinPop so I don’t know already. And they’ve gotten better since the last time I watched them which was 2 years ago (Brown Sugar Macchiato drama days).

G-dragon clones!!! I like the hair . And yes, you can’t expect anything less than that because G-dragon is made of awesome. And Taeyang’s Wedding Dress is just lovely.  The Korean Dream performance was fantastic. With Chairman G-dragon leading it. You have to watch it because words aren’t enough.

Best Music Video is 2ne1 for Fire. Hmm, what version? The space or the street? Oh well. Congrats.

Best Female Group must be BEG!!! Yay! The mere fact that BEG is winning makes me believe in the awards. They deserve this award!

Of course, Super Junior won’t win. So it must be Big Bang or 2pm. Congrats 2pm. They deserve it more than Big Bang because they have been more active this year than Big Bang. But my heart still goes for Super Junior.

Seo Inyoung? Wow! And Kim Taewoo. But Taewoo ssi, the hanky was used for your shoes, why wipe your forehead with it? Tablo and Mithra!!! This collaboration is the coolest so far. And the coolest remake for a Trot song. Wow, the original singer is performing the song with them. Super confetti!!! Hahaha, I love seeing Tiger JK and T with Tiger JK being touchy.

Oh. So that’s why there are not much artists present. Because they must all go to stage to congratulate the Hall of Fame winner. Congrats, Ma’am!

WAAAAH!!! These are the important awards already. Get ready.

As I was starting to wonder why G-dragon is not receiving any awards previously is because he’s getting one of the most coveted awards, Album of the Year! Congrats, G-dragon. I must say that you’re the only one I’m most proud of among all idols (yes, including SuJu unfortunately) because you can compose and choreograph great songs. And you’re a year younger than me. So you’re freaking amazing.

Song of the Year: I Don’t Care by 2ne1. Well, I don’t care. Haha. I just care about Park Bom’s stilettos. I want one. I hope they have my size. But don’t make Minji cry. She’s too cute to cry. ^^

Kwon Sang Woo! He’s still hot even if he’s a father already. Though he looks like one already albeit a young and happy dad.

Yay, gooooo 2pm! Artist of the Year. Though yes, I want Jaebum there. And Wooyoung and Junho are already crying. Ohhhh.  Congrats!

Where is the Overseas Fans Award? I wonder. Last I checked, the groups competing are Super Junior and SS501 who are not present in today’s event.Or did I just miss it? But I could not miss that.

Anyway, it ended now. It was cool watching something live from Korea. Haha.

So as I’m getting my sanity back, the only awards acceptable for me are those won by BEG, the award to Kim Taewoo, G-dragon, 8Eight, Leesang and Drunken Tiger. The award I can’t really take is Honey as the Best Dance Song.

And don’t hit me. This is just my honest opinion. I’m not a musician, choreographer or an artsy fartsy person but I’m a music-lover.

I don’t know if you remember but awhile back aTunes had wrote that Map the Soul was giving away free mp3’s of some never been heard of songs. True, that the songs were super short however, that doesn’t make them any less awesome!

Tablo had recently posted to the Map The Soul Youtube page that the freebies are still there, so please take advantage of them!!

Supreme Tablo, this was just for fun, imagine when I really try, Mothaf**kers run!