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My thoughts upon finishing the show.
Warning. will contain spoilers ahead.
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Iljimae is the korean robin hood.
Had read the synopsis of the ending a few ep before i caght it.
The confusion by netizens over the issue whether iljimae had died.
It got me worried about yet another open ended. ending.
Dreaded such a feel, esp after the recent tae wang sa shin gi which i enjoyed as much
Those worries it seemed, were uncalled for.
No doubt the production crew had to use the scenes from the first ep to be used again for the last part for the lack of shooting time for the show, but doesnt it already answered questions as to whether he was living? For me it did
The producer even wrote on his blog to clarify further.
You may google it if you want, the most obvious being Kong He the scammer monk [who adopted bong soon] ordering 2 pair of shoes at the last ep, which was stated by our director that yongee was living with his master.
Ignore the subs if u watched it online like me, where they translated as "she", making people think he lives with bong soon instead. I guess they dont know.
Overall, iljimae is the usual heroic action packed show. It really has many tearjerking moments [damn that tissuebox!] esp towards the back where swe dol had to die, or when yong's sis died, or when he saw his mom blah..
many parts of the show, to me, felt illogical.
Like how yongee was able to smith out his suit, oh man, how it felt like i was watching ironman the movie!
how he was lucky so many times to be saved by different people, when he was wounded so many times and didnt die. its your typical "never say die" actionhero.
or perhaps when his blood brother ja dol/shi hoo, who hated yongee to the core, and said how he would kill him even if they were brothers and blood-linked by their [fake] father swe dol, but upon knowing he was son of "traitor" lee won ho he immediately changed sides to help him in the final battles. its really strange how he changed his years of hatred in an instant, wished the production had more time to smoothen the transition.
I was sad by the ending. Well audiences really like nice rounded endings.
I wished lee junki would end up with one of the girls, and for a moment i hoped he would be wei xiaobao and grab both for his wives! The 2 girls both had their own fates with him, bleaghx to director who ended him with none of them!
But i must say i still enjoyed it alot.
For its action and suspense that gripped me many times.
The fighting combos, very taekwondo styled overhead kicks, interesting swordplay, not to mention the many 360 xuanzi and the many aesthetic jumps the stuntman put in.
It was a eye feast of martial arts and stunts.
Lee junki's retarded and comical behaviour, though i found him to be more cool looking in other shows even tho i must say he had plenty of opportunities as iljimae to be cool. Rather, i was swooned by Park Shi Hoo, who acted as shi hoo/ja dol.
His usually cold appearance, eyes, made me award him the cool guy of the show. not to mention when he ripped off his clothes to reveal a well toned body. YEOWCH! thats hot.
Ehem. If yongee doesnt want his 2 girls, he should just have given them to me.
I liked the way eun chae acted her pretty caring role as an upperclass lady with no airs. the role itself, aint the role itself so lovable? bong soon, ah she's such a laugh, the comical fun that she always stirs, and yet has a steady heart towards yong.
oh. dont forget the little scenes such as when swe dol married his pretty danee.
these little things that made the show memorable and funny.
watching it was time worth spending.
Henh, what a long commentary!
too bad for those who havent watched, please dont spoil!
PS:Oooooh! I forgot the mention cute little kids!
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Labels: memory
Merry Christmas to you!
Another year past so quickly.
the word merry attached to the xmas.
i do understand it is really a time of festive and party.
for kyouhei though. i dont think i really had a chance.
Had sad memories of christmas.
where the plastic white pine tree was thrown away ten odd years ago
christmas to kyou, is nothing but another day of envy to the world.
a scene. on a cold snowy street. staring through the frosted glass into the warm house filled with its decoration and food and family.
a day of wishes.
Promise to bring more ikimonogakari and a very delayed soup scans soon.
till then. Wishing all. A really happy christmas.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Labels: memory
Life!
iljimae! im doing a mad rush of the show.
dont miss it!
you may find it @ http://www.mysoju.com/iljimae/
i have read the synopsis for the ending.
i really wish to spoil. to caution. by I'll leave it to all of kyouhei's friends to google if they wish and are interested to know.
Just went to check on the oricon charts.
So shocked to see. Ikimonogakari 3rd album "My song your song" topping the charts!
thats gonna keep me high for a long long while
just recently sampled somemore of their songs after their second album, as well as to listen to some of their earlier pieces frm their first album.
now i have a third to enjoy! cant say im not happy!
In other news.
The flyer has jammed!
and wow people were stuck for 7 hours.
the civil defence guys who climbed up the spokes of the wheel.
just amazing. like a real life ILJIMAE!
time to sleep. maybe ill catch more of it tmr.
Friday, December 19, 2008
Labels: memory
life aint that bad.
kyouhei promised not to create a blog for his grey world.
amy the rabbit seems better at her eyes, tho not fully alrite
grandmother. seen her in the week and today too. thankgoodness she could walk. at least i can catch my breath now
my camera! im so sorry to all of 6v. it is really a greatest letdown
my bro brought it to china, and it became its deathbed.
sad over it and i dont think i will have a replacement for 09.
life; the grey clouds hanging over, when will winds come?
recently been slacking way too much
the blog is left without posts. no magazine scans gone through. listened to abit of music but has yet to start my new round of ratings.
for now. please bear with kyouhei.
he does not want to waste $60 of money on his pair of blades unlike his brother who seems to show a drop in interest to play.
and iljimae. the k show that is getting irresistable.
please, all please watch!
http://www.mysoju.com/iljimae/
streaming! no need for dls!
Alright abt time to go! seeya
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Labels: memory
boring title. boring life
had physio recently.
not too good. muscles are too tight at hamstring, calf, quads.
had many stretches to do.
more grey news.
my rabbit amy. her left eye seemed weak today. moist, like with pus.
im not sure whats wrong. quite worried. I feel like a horrible owner that only feels when she is sick.
my grandma. she cant walk or sit. after diagnosis she is going for op next wed. i am worried.
there were many great things today. but with such events i really do not have mood to feel happy.
like i went to the marina barrage. windy area with nice view of the city.
or that i finally owned my skates. at a cheaply discounted price of $55
Not sure how to continue. Where to find my strength.
I thank all who have been giving me support. I really appreciate it.
yeah. thankyou again.
guess im tired. need a rest soon.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Labels: fashion
Gothic and Lolita bibles : An intro
Ever heard of this magazine?
basically.
The two fashions featured.
Goth.
And Lolita.
now that the idea's gotten across.
here's goth.
The new 08 fashion
black.
Take a look at the price tag. price range 20-30+k yen -> easily $300-$450 with exchange rate 1000yen to $15
Black and red! dots and stripes.
skull prints. striped long sleeves. checkered red black skirt. stockings with black boots.
A nice lil catalogue to get off some more inspiration
on with the kawaii~
Anything cute goes! white-pink dresses with multilayered frills
bears and magicwands o.o
red and pink and white. strawberry prints!
Nifty catalogues make it easy to re-create the image
snapshots of people from yr 1998-2008
2001.
2002! i see guys!
2003.
2004.
05! might want to check out the bottom right. hoho.
06.
07.
08.
do add theese inspirations into your wardrobe!
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Labels: announcements
just shortly after i posted the new music sharing post.
i realised imeem has changed the embedded code for its player.
instead of the music player, there is an added code for ads to be displayed.
its only a recent thing as my previous musics didnt come with the code.
i removed it so that it wouldnt be a hinderance to viewers.
tsk. imeems reputation drops today.
Saturday, December 13, 2008
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yep its time for a lil music update!
Lets bring some intro to nakashima mika's new album, voice
Cover.
Track listing:
1)Life
2)Sakura: Hanagasumi (Daishi Dance) (花霞; Cherry Blossoms: Flower Haze) [Album Version]
3)FOCUS (Album Version)
4)Eien no Uta (永遠の詩; Eternal Song)
5)Orion
6)Anata ga Iru Kara (あなたがいるから; Because You Are Here)
7)MY GENTLEMAN
8)TRUST YOUR VOICE
9)IT'S TOO LATE
10)I Don't Know
11)SHUT UP (MICA 3 CHU)
12)ConFusiOn
13)FLOWER OF TIME
14)Koe (声; Voice)
An interesting album, I'll give my general opinions to it later.
Id like to zoom in some of my favourites.
Track10: I don know
I DONT KNOW - MICA 3 CHU
Hmm this is by Mica 3 chu?
Its so. Un-mika! such defiance! Rock and punkish and sang fully in english.
Its an A-side, a very risky one that flopped for many, but i kind of like the alternative rock feel.
3.5/5 kuromi
Track6: Anata ga Iru Kara
anata ga iru kara - nakashima mika
Fans of mika will know that this is no A side or B side. It just surfaced in this album as a side dish. but the fact that it was a side dish made it even more interesting to highlight, for I found the song really touching.
The song started soft and light from the first verse. minimal instrumental while mika sang in her light voice
After the chorus into the second verse she switched into her usual touching voice! kanjou!
Comparing 1:18 against 2:22 where she sang the whole 2nd sentence of the chorus "anata ga iru kara kono mainichi, mata owa re nai" and we can really feel that difference in mood, emphasis, tone.
Into the bridge! second sentence at "mie nai furi de sugoshi ta hibi o mou nidoto kurikaesa nai you ni", perhaps i was expecting too much frm mika, but i hoped her falsetto for the parts around "sugoshi ta hibi o mou" could have been stronger, and her "...nai you ni" more powerful.
Into the soft chorus that will soon pick up into the last punch, its easily picked up in jpop isint it? in fact in many other songs too. familarity isint a bad thing, but when mika adds in a dash of surprise with her "demo". i was ooh~
Very sweet song, being a small side, very worthy of mention!
4/5 kuromi
Track 2: Sakura: Hanagasumi (Daishi Dance)
Sakura: Hanagasumi (DAISHI DANCE) - nakashima mika
One look at its name and you could tell its a remix of the original right?
This song is a A side of obviously Sakura: Hanagasumi.
The original i was not made obvious to initially either for I was not an absolute mika fan, but this song got me seeking for the original, which i supposed was a slow rendition.
I like this version alot, because of the instrumentals then. But 1 min of music is slightly long
The singing begins slightly soft, and picks subtly at the second verse from "Te wo Fureruhodo"
Transition into chorus was carried out rather magically too. Emotions were set with emphasis and abit of use of falsetto in chorus first sentence "Hanagasumi Ima Tsutaete"
I like it at the bridge where she sings "Sorenanoni Sorenanoni, Kurushikunaruno wa Naze?" accompanying an interlude of instruments.
A touching song, with that little pain infused, sakura petals, beautiful which will eventually fall with the season, one could sense the youthful spirit of abandoning adulthood and justwanting to stay in that instant with a loved one
4/5 kuromi!
Track 4: Eien no Uta (永遠の詩; Eternal Song)
eien no uta - nakashima mika
Id wish i could cut out the rap start! haha it was the only part of the song i think was not nice.
song starts off normally in its verses, i liked it when it went into the middle of the second verse at "arashi ga to nara nai yoru ni wa", a prep for the chorus it said. Again mika flaunts her emotional capability and utilises the falsetto well.
chorus! a song of eternal love, "I am alive in your lifetime", "Even if the sun never sets, Even if I lose everything, I’ll always be searching for you"
phrases magnificantly sung out with the ethereal, hazy effect she creates. And when she hit "..nakushitemo", it instantly gave an angelic touch, a force that time could not stop, that love she presented.
you get treated to it again at the end. Its a great fusion of old emotions rekindled in a modern time.
Cant really decide, it ranges from this 4/5 kuromi to a 4.5.
Track1: Life
LIFE - 中島美嘉nakashima mika
Life feels really like mika.
Song starts quite soft, and then begins with the drastic piano and vocals continue with not loud but obvious beats of rhythm.
Sets into chorus quickly at just slightly after a min. I like how she twists at "ずっと長い"
Song goes on in similar fashion. I particularly liked the bridge.
"kokoro, hiraki. inochi wa utau," and going into her "for life for life"
Haha the short link @ 2:41 into the final chorus was cute.
A song of living for life.. keep going towards a never ending and a never approachable tomorrow, we still have to face it. and of the feelings of pin and beauty she expresses along the way, i think we can feel it.
Its 4/5 kuromi!
Track 5:Orion
ORION - 中島美嘉Nakashima Mika
Another classic jpop start it is! A softer chorus put at the start for a short glispe of the song.
A star gazing night with mika! She sings of orion, a famous constellation.
"..cried..because you told me..not showing any sign of weakness..not same as being strong"
usual jpop technique at final chorus, the soft to power approach managed to create some contrast, before she faded off softly again
Romantic from start to end, its calm, touching, empathetic.
mm its 4.5/5 kuromi
Overall,
mika san has goone such a long way! This is her 5th album, and I must say it has a nice collection of her few styles, easy listening, pop, some rock, an album with great variety. While there is not really any song that I could give her the manten, but the average score i give for 14 of the songs on it beats many that I downloaded, and most are somewhat worth my listen. Do buy if you can!
Just a little more on mika san and her past works.
Stars
stars - nakashima mika
her debut in 2001. One of her best selling to date.
so youthful back then! she has those powerful vocals since then, but this music was much more charming, i could feel the glitter. a 4.5 kuromi easily
Glamorous Sky
Glamorous Sky - Nakashima Mika
Probably one of her best selling, it beat stars in sales, and is not really her style, but it was made for the rock star character she played in the movie nana.
her vocals used in a special way, this rock is perfect. its really capable of 5 kuromi. mmm!
Yuki no hana
Yuki no Hana - Nakashima Mika
HEY! Wait a minute! didnt joi chua [cai chun jia] sing this song?
Yeah it was a great hit so the singaporean girl went to copy the song into a madarin version.
Its simplicity and the beauty, the falling snow petals. Its warm and fuzzy.
Enough of mika!
A few more additions to the music scene recently,
Id like to bring afew here too
Days - ayumi hamasaki
This is the PV
Was shot after it she broke up with her boyfriend i think.
The song was supposed to express her emotions.
Do watch it. Its very splendidly written for a song, and to add the mv was shot very well. Managed to capture the emotions and used a the nolstagic technique of before and after with the clock, the way she ran down, the bike sounds etc. everything was smoothly linked. The message carried well, ayuu!
Oh not to forget. I dont remember see ayu so cute with her bigbig eyes and smile
Hrmm there's ikimonogakari's new single I want to mention too!
Kimagure Romantic (気まぐれロマンティック)
Kimagure Romantic - いきものがかりikimonogakari
A side Kimagure Romantic starts off childishly! I really enjoyed the start. The parts that make it nice in the verses such as "..chotto.." which she placed some emphasis was so kawaiii =D
Picked into a pre chorus that was interesting and different frm conventions as it gave the song a three tier of accumulating effects.
chorus wasnt bad! but i wished it could be more impressive! and whats with the sweet sweet dareeleen. so cute!
infused with harmonica here and there with the drums fast paced but not overpowering rhythmic beats was great.
Man, im just starting to love this!
4.5/5 kuromi!
Next song, the B-side, Message
message - いきものがかりikimonogakari
ooh starts off with their harmonica! And soon it becomes another cute tune!
pre chorus is cute, chorus is fun and energetic. pardon me, I havent went onto the lyrics yet! But its really funky, why is this not a double A side?
Its quite perfect, I like the fun fast paced music with great instrumentals esp at the interlude with the strings! Very magical like disneyland
4.5/5 Kuromi!
Ikimonogakari never fails to satisfy.
I have a few more of the songs in between that i just got my hands on, will comment another time
consider ants in spaghetti
9:06 PMno kidding.
had ants in my lunch. cambell soup over spaghetti. three days ago
yum it was. until i begin scooping out boiled ants halfway while eating.
i managed to scoop up as i ate. at the end i counted 12 ants scooped up one by one
hmmm imagine how many more i had downed.
now thats real yummy.
went for physio on thurs.
some tight muscles pulling this knee out of position.
giving much discomfort and quite disgusting creaking.
havent heard the creaks? i'll demosrate one day.
dont be disgusted. they're loud.
thanks to nadia who taught the exercises, and the 2 pros darek and ani who were there to diagnose.
"using the treatment to diagnose the problem"
with mefix and strappal bounded to the knee it helped, so they're going in on the tendon below the knee for treatment. wonderous approach.
my specs are bent. they keep cuttin my ears, esp my left. super slanted not sure how to adjust. ohwells.
promised to bring another intro into musics and some clothing or stuff.
but has yet to.
guess i inherited some genes off da 6v peeps xD
loads more songs, ikimonogakari, ayumi's new green and days, nakashima mika's voice.
and have GLB and soup to pick and browse for scans.
will take awhile.
till then!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Go on!
10:09 PMToday is a boring day!
Better be blogging more.
Alright! In priority ill bring.
-nakashima mika's voice album
-gothic and lolita bible scans
-[probably] soup scans.
For now, i'll sink into mika's nice ballets ^.^
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Happenings
9:58 PMRecently nothing much on.
Just into jpop appreciation club alot again.
Today, just tried nakashima mika's westernised flavourful album, VOICE.
One of the best albums I have downloaded to date.
Its like, i feel like keeping the whole album. Its that nice to me
More on it, next time when i get my imeem ready again (:
Now its just. Music and jpop. website browsing.
Life as such. Ahh the luxury of time. How i love it.
Yet how i miss you guys who make my greyest school life seem like a dash of wonderous rainbow paint.
a little headache is acting up.
not gonna stay up for long now.
seeya!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
2008 oct pinky scans!
8:49 PM
Pinky oct 08 issue.
autumn season
Some trends in magazines
autumn season clothing
knitted style sweaters and the hats.
The autumn is a time of shades. shades of red and orange and brown leaves
Checkered
A trend copied off western stars like kate moss (inset)
Another style.
The Mannish
id call it suave or stylish tho -.-
Animal style
Its the animal skins. first popularised by stars like ayumi
OTHERS
Bohemian influenced dressing [boho]. "draws on bohemian and hippies influences"
there are somethings that i find. quite a prevalence in Japan
If one hasnt realised..
leggings!
you wont miss it if you walk down a street in shinjuku.
Number two! Boots
Black, white, brown, beige, gray, red.. Furry, Shiny, heeled..
Hair
Japanese love making their hair.
thought id just put this down for my liking for japanese hairstyles.