Hey dreamers! It has been a while.

A month ago, I was given the chance to attend Park Bogum's fanmeeting MAY YOUR EVERYDAY BE A GOOD DAY at the MOA Arena. The Seoul Story, an entertainment news site, hosted a giveaway for the said fanmeeting and your girl fortunately got her hands on it!

(my ticket to the fanmeeting, c/o The Seoul Story)

On the 22nd of June, I arrived at the venue overwhelmed. I am finally getting the chance to see my Bogummy, the only Korean actor that I fell in love with from the day my eyes landed on his photo. There's something so emotional about me earning a ticket by luck to see someone whom I admire so much. As I was stepping inside the arena, while looking for my seat, I felt giddy then teary then giddy again.

While waiting for the FM to start, I was able to take in the amount of people who loves Bogummy as much as I do and how lucky I was to be given the chance to witness it live.

The fanmeeting started with Bogum singing I Like You by Day6. Believe me when I say my scream was overheard by everyone. I Like You has been my favorite Day6 song for so long so imagine how I felt! It's as if two worlds collided and created a wonderful synergy. He then introduced himself as "your boyfriend from Korea, Park Bogum" after that performance. The show then proceeded with a few interview corners with its host Anne Curtis-Smith, giving us an intimate chance to get updates from the amazing man himself about his life and career. He informed the crowd that he personally chose the title of the FM himself, stating that he wants all of his fans to have a Good Day as they attend the event. The night went crazy as several fans were given a chance to interact with him up close as they re-enact scenes from his recent drama, Encounter.

The concert—I mean the fanmeeting, even got better as he performed songs like Through the Night by IU, Always Be With You  by Baek A-Yeon, and his original songs Let's Go See the Stars and My Person. He then hyped up the crowd through energetic songs from Psy, Cho Yong Pil and B1A4's Sandeul.

However, the most memorable performance for me was when he sang "I Will Be There", a song that is close to all Filipinos' hearts. He played the piano while singing it with his whole heart, so it was definitely a performance that made me cry a lot. And as the God-fearing man that he is, he ended the song with a part from Jesus Loves Me which made all of us at the arena fall in love with him all over again.

When we thought it was all over, he re-appeared on stage for an encore performance dancing to TWICE's What Is Love?, Seventeen's Pretty U and for the first time ever, he also performed BTS' Boy With Luv. He shared that this was the very first time that he performed the song and BTS' Kim Taehyung taught him the steps while they were in Busan. The FM really ended after two more songs from the heart shaker, Bogummy.

Here comes the part we've all been waiting for...

HI-TOUCH!

As a huge fan, this was something that I was very much excited about. Me? Finally seeing him up close? And getting to touch his hand? That thought never crossed my mind as possible. But y'all would know that my heart started pounding the moment it hit me: I am seeing THE PARK BO GUM UP CLOSE. I already know what I was going to say to him. I planned this out even when I was not sure if I can go to the fanmeet.

I thought it would take so long before we start lining up, but it felt as if time flew so fast. The next thing I knew I was already walking towards the hall where Bogummy is waiting. I was very much nervous, to the point that I was talking to the people behind me whom I did not really know. And then the staff told us to fasten our pace. We were almost running. Then there he was, wearing his green Hawaiian-like shirt, giving everyone the brightest smile. When it was my turn, I managed to give his hand a little squeeze and say "수고했어요", a Korean phrase that translates to "Good job!" or "You did well!" It was something that I really wanted to say to him, more than the phrase "I love you". I wanted him to know that he did amazing that night and every single time. What made me tear up was when he said "고마워용" or "Thank you!" in the cutest way possible. Up until now, I can hear that word clearly in my head, with his deep, clear voice. I never thought he'd reply, I never expected him to, but he did.

I went out of the arena with a happy heart, a peaceful soul, and a light mind. This was definitely one of the highlights of my year. Thank you so much, our dearest Bogummy. YOU DID WELL! You always do.

MAY YOUR EVERY DAY BE A GOOD DAY, everyone!

Hey dreamers!

I am back with a new post (a late one for that matter) and I'm literally so hyped while writing this. BTS just released their 3rd Japanese album on the 4th of April and I'M JUST SO HAPPY? I can't even express this enough but I'm really glad to finally hear their new songs.

ANYWAY

The album consists of 12 songs, with 7 Japanese remake and 5 originals (including intro and outro). Crystal Snow, which was released a few months ago along with Mic Drop and DNA Japanese remake is also included in this album!!

I won't be talking much about the remakes since we probably know what the songs are about. BUT, out of the remakes I really find Go Go the most appealing. I honestly don't understand why LMAO, but I think it has something to do with Jimin's voice in the beginning. IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE CUTE, BUT PARK JIMIN SANG まだまだ (madamada) in the hottest way possible IM NOT OKAY. 

I also loved BST Japanese version very much. Sometimes I sing this more than the Korean ver. (lmao again). 

血、汗、涙
(chi, ase, namida)

NOW WE GON' TALK ABOUT THE REALEST.
Like I said earlier, there are 5 original songs including the INTRO and OUTRO. So I am actually gonna start with that.

So we have, INTRO: RINGWANDERUNG.

I, along with ARMYs around the world, made a little research about the title. And basically, Ringwanderung is actually adapted from the German language. It is a mountain-climbing term used to describe a situation of losing your sense of direction due to poor weather (e.g. fog, rainstorm etc.). This phenomenon causes you to believe that you're walking a straight path when in fact you're not and you're just circling around the same area. 

And here's an excerpt from the song lyrics:

Best of me, yeah
Tell me about forever, just one more time
I haven’t seen the end to myself either
But if there’s such a thing, wouldn’t it be you?

What I get from the song's vibes, lyrics and title actually agrees with one another. The vibe and tone of the song sounds lost. Hearing this song gives me a feeling of wandering around. The lyrics also prove to be fit to the title seeing that it was trying to say that they haven't seen the end either.

It's also such a good intro to set the vibe for the entire album. It sounds EDM-ish? I don't really know about genres so much but that's what I get from that.

Next, DON'T LEAVE ME.

YALL! This song!!!

 So we've already heard about a minute of it from the teaser of the Japanese remake of Signal (a Korean drama). And that already slayed so much. But to actually hear the entire song is a different feeling. This song is so powerful! It started of with Taehyung which was odsmfjksdng. I've always loved his deep, soulful voice :(

The transition from one member's part to another is also so smooth! From the beginning, after Taehyung sang his line he was immediately followed by Namjoon and I almost didn't notice when Joon's part ended and when Hoseok's started. That's how smooth it was.

And the CHORUS tho. JIMIN WENT OFF.  HE LOST IT. IT WAS AMAZING. I love the chorus so much. And Jin just owned it. He always owns the Japanese albums of BTS. Preach Worldwide Handsome.

OF COURSE, WE HAVE LET GO.

PEOPLE, I don't even know how to take in all these amazing-ness. Maybe because I was so used to hearing bops (except for the occasional Spring Day here and there),  I was surprised to hear this song. The emotions I've heard from the boys were very raw and natural. The vocal line slayed so much. I always love hearing Jin's voice in here because he gave it his ALL and it was GREAT. The lyrics were also very emotional.

To the person I loved too much
To the red thread that got too entangled in itself
I couldn't reach you, so I'll walk a separate path
For that reason I’ll say goodbye

Who else cried? Just me? Okay then.

And of course, the last one is OUTRO: Crack

This gives me similar vibes with J-Hope's Outro: Blue Side from his Hope World mixtape, or dare I say, HIXTAPE. It sets you back to a whole calm mood after the album hypes you with so many songs. That's how much BTS loves us LMAO.

THAT IS IT FOR THIS POST!

Hey dreamers!

I am doing another K-PLAYLIST for you guys. 

I PRESENT, MY MARCH 2018 PLAYLIST!

(photo by Kim Namjoon of BTS)

1. A Daily Song (매일 듣는 노래) - Hwang Chi Yeol

"This song we listened to every day

It makes me cry every day. 

It makes me think of you, because it sounds like our story.

No matter how hard I try to cover my ears, it spins around me.

I don’t wanna hear it, I throw a fit. 

But I hear it every day."

2. Breathe (한숨) - Lee Hi

This is a song that I got to listen due to the heartwrenching loss of SHINee's Jonghyun. He wrote this song to be able to help people going through hard times. He hoped that when people hears this song, it will be able to help them breathe. This personally brings out a lot of emotions in me, given the fact that it was written by Jonghyun.

3. Starry Night (별이 빛나는 밤) - MAMAMOO

Contrasting the first two songs on the playlist, Starry Night gives a house-electronica sound for this track and their entire album, giving their album a new vibe. MUST LISTEN!

4. Will There Be A Next Time (다음이 있을까) - Lee Hyun

The lyrics of this song is honestly really easy to understand. The song is about longing for someone you might never see or get back again. The song describes the feeling of missing a person so bad, and not being able to let go of the memories.

5. Really Really - WINNER

Another upbeat song on my playlist is WINNER's Really Really! I've been into this song for several months already and I can't stop listening! The song is such a bop, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

6. Bad Boy - Red Velvet

This is a major bop! I honestly loved this song so much I even had to learn the choreography when I don't even dance (LMAO, I know).

7. I'm in Love With Someone Else - Suzy

"Because I’m truly in love

At the end of our beautiful love

I didn’t want to tell you

In case you get hurt

But stop trying to hold onto the crumbling sandcastle

I’m in love with someone other than you."

8. Missing You (그리워하다) - BTOB

"I was missing you and another day passed

I was missing you and another year passed

This is how I live

As I long for you"

These lines hit me right. The song is just so good and melancholic and their voices! You definitely cannot pass this up. (I AM A PROUD MELODY NO BUTs)

9. Only Then (그때 헤어지면 돼) - Jungkook of BTS (COVER)

Jungkook recently did a cover of Roy Kim's 'Only Then' for White Day which was last March 14. 

"If you start to like someone else

If I get used to not being with you

When that time comes, when it’s that time

Only then we can break up"

10. Hope World (MIXTAPE) - J-Hope of BTS

And for the last, I won't only be recommending a song but an entire album! J-Hope recently released his mixtape for the amazing world to see and I am loving it so much! Every song is amazing, there's this unique Hoseok touch that I can feel from the vibe. My personal faves are Airplane and Blue Side. You should definitely check it out!

That's it for this month's playlist! It came early but I am pretty sure I'd only be listening to these songs for the whole month. (PLUS, Wanna One's recently released songs 'I Promise You' and 'Boomerang' - this is a fresh release from the date I posted this!)

(photo by Kim Taehyung of BTS)

Hey dreamers! It's me again and today I will be sharing with you my June K-Playlist. These are songs that I've been playing on a seemingly "spring-ish" morning. We don't have a spring season here in the PH so I can say that "spring" is a feeling of warm smiles, blooming flowers, cool breeze and new beginnings. These are songs that made my days better and light.

1. The Manual (너 사용법) - Eddy Kim

As the title suggests, the song is basically a manual for guys on how to treat their girl right. 

"When it’s time to sleep, with a low voice, quietly, make her tear as you say

Thank you so much, once a day, every day"

2. Contrail (비행운) - MoonMoon

There isn't actually a neat translation for this song. But this song is basically about growing up and having a dream despite hardships. The rhythm of the song is really good and light that you wouldn't actually how deep it's about.

3. You & I - Kim Jong Wan (NELL)

"I don’t know where this feeling came from. Only I know about this small trembling. I’m trapped in a sandcastle that I made myself, like a little boy. I’m still lost, looking for that dream. Shall we dream together now? You and I." 

Need I say more?

4. You, Who? - Eric Nam x Somi
This song is very bubbly, much like the message of the song. You, Who is about a blossoming love, just like how flowers bloom in spring season.

5. Permeate - Lee Hae In
"At some point, in my heart. You quietly entered. Little by little, without being noticed. Because I’m slow about love. Because I don’t really know men. I didn’t know at all."

6. My Eyes (내 눈에만 보여) - 10cm
This song is too cute! It's about a discovery of feelings. This is a part of Goblin's OST , so you probably already heard this one if you're a fan.
"You keep going like this and that, shaking me up. You keep coming back and forth, confusing me."

7. I Smile (반드시 웃는다) - Day6
This probably is a little different from the songs here in my playlist, but I can't not have it here! It's very refreshing, and it makes my heart flutter as I listen to it. Go check it out now!

8. Dandelion (민들레) - Oohyo
"I love you just in this way. I want to wipe off all your tears. Hurry up and come dear. Everyday I'll wait for you. I'll smile for you a lot."

9. Palette - IU
Another growing up song, just listen to it, it's good.

10. Spring Day - BTS

Of course, a spring-ish playlist wouldn't be complete without BTS' Spring Day.
BTS! BTS! BTS!
"I miss you. When I say that, I miss you more. I’m looking at your photo, but I still miss you"

(credits for the background photo used above)

HELLO HELLO HELLO MY LOVELY DREAMERS!

Vacation just started, and now I have a time to spare for my blog again! Although I am still quite unsure of the content I want to put up, this should be a great start. I am actually 3 weeks and 4 days late for this post but I'll do it anyways because I still have a major POST CONCERT DEPRESSION.

Anyway, yes you saw it right! I went to the Wings Tour in Manila of BTS. Now before I start fangirling, let me tell you who they are.

Aren't they the best? HAHA. But kidding aside, BTS or Bangtan Sonyeondan or Bulletproof Boy Scouts is a popular Korean boy group composed of 7 members who can be both hot and adorable at the same time: Rap Monster, Suga, J-Hope, Jin, V, Jungkook, Jimin. They debuted in the year 2013 and has been very successful ever since. THIS IS NOT ENOUGH TO DESCRIBE HOW AWESOME THEY ARE BUT I CAN DO A WHOLE POST ABOUT THEM TOMORROW. OR MAYBE LATER.

NOW ONTO THE CONCERT EXPERIENCE!

I went for the 2nd day concert on the 7th of May this year. And this is actually the first time for me to watch ANY concert. That's why it's too special. I arrived in line at about 12 o' clock in the afternoon. Met up with my mutuals. And waited for 4 hours in line. Tbh, that was the first time I didn't feel like going home while waiting. I'm too impatient with waiting and falling in line but with the mutuals that I went with and new friends that I found, it wasn't boring at all. Add the fact that we're near the backstage entrance, so whenever a van comes in and someone goes out we can't help but shout.

ACTUALLY...

Before I even fell in line, just as soon as I got out of the cab. I didn't realize that I was at the area where vans and buses pass by to enter the backstage of the arena. I was caught by surprise when people started screaming their lungs out while a van was passing just right in front of me. And then it hit me, this was probably BTS. I mean until now I'm not sure. But everyone that I've talked too said they arrived in that van, at the same time that I was there. I FEEL BLESSED.

AT 4 O' CLOCK IN THE AFTERNOON...

We were allowed to go inside the arena, I was specifically at the Pacific Way I believe because I got a Lower Box Standing ticket which is just above the VIP seated section. And everyone was just running to get the best areas. However, I feel luckier because we were at the very center. So we could see EVERYTHING. I don't know why people tend to go on the sides instead of where we are but nobody was pushing us.

AT 5 O' CLOCK...

They started hyping us up by playing music videos. ARMYs started to do fanchants, sing along and stuff. Of course I did too. We took time to take pictures because as I said, we're not too crowded in our area. Here are some of 'em.

(OH LOOK, I EVEN GOT THAT BANNER UPSIDE DOWN HAHA)

Look at the crowd! I wanted you to see the actual video where I got this gif, but I was screaming so loud. We were singing Spring Day at that time. Heheee. 

As soon as the clock striked 6pm, the crowd went wild! And when I say wild, I mean:

WE WENT WILDER WHEN THE WHITE CLOTH WENT DOWN AND NOT TODAY STARTED PLAYING. I live for that moment. I can see them faces although I wasn't at the VIP Standing section. I mean if you got that 20-20 vision, or you're wearing eyeglasses you can definitely make out their faces. They're so, flawless. Since nobody's allowed to bring SLRs inside, I don't have much photos to show. But these are some screencaps from my videos.

Yes, just a little zoom and WE ARE THAT NEAR. 

It was a 2-hour concert but it felt very short. They performed a lot of songs: Am I Wrong and Baepsae were performed after Not Today, as far as I remember. They did a medley too! And they spoke in Filipino! I won't forget Jin saying, "GIGIL NIYO C ACOE!" HAHAHA. And Taehyung's make face. God, I love every second of it. And their solo performances? Goodness, that was so so so EPIC AND DOPE AND LOVELY. I loved how Rapmon and Jin serenaded the crowd. And Suga, I thought he's gonna play the piano! Turns out it was just a prop. 

J-HOPE THO. He got a lot of attention from Filipino ARMYs. This gif sums up how our Hoseok grabbed the Filipina hearts AND HOW WE FELT.

His performance was soooooo stunning! Especially on that bridge part where the music stopped and instead of singing it the usual way he sang it more passionately. God, I love those things.

ANYWAY, this post is getting too long. The all in all experience was so magical and surreal. I wouldn't have it any other way. Both the ARMYs and the boys did the best. And they were safe the entire con, something I'm really thankful for.

I hope you want to see more K-posts, because I am doing just that. Go and check out my new tab: Fangirling on my blog. xx