A Huge *Sigh* for the Korean Entertainment

When I first got into Kpop, I was really bedazzled by how cool they look.  They danced a bit more than the Jpop groups I was following, and they looked very pretty (not that Jpop groups aren't pretty either).  I still have trouble singing along to their songs as it is difficult to pronounce words than it is with Japanese. 

The group that I followed the most was, of course, TVXQ.  It was something about them that drew me to them and kept me there.  I do remember reading an article about S.M. Entertainment's '5 Year Curse' on any group they harbor, so one time I thought: "What would happen if they disbanded?"  I had hoped that it wouldn't happen, but it did.  After the three members left, things sort of changed for me and Kpop.  It was like I was seeing things rather differently when it came to these companies and their artists.  The biggest thing--and what the bulk of my post is about--is the ostracism of former members in a group from anything in the entertainment industry.  My question is "Why?"  Why do companies try their hardest to make it difficult for an artist who left to get on television or promote anywhere?  Just today, I read some articles about the cast of "Ripley" not going on any television programs because of one problem or another.  However, one of the cast members is Park Yoochun...  =.=;;  And if you've been following this whole lawsuit, you may have noticed that the three members haven't been able to do a proper performance on televison.  And when they are promised to go on a television show, it somehow always gets cancelled.  It's even to the point where C-Jes, their current agency, is a little weary of offers made my television stations because they wonder if they're going to cancel on them too.  It reminds me of S.M. Entertaiment trying to gain signatures for a petition to keep JYJ off of any show. They stated that if the three members get back on television, it would "damage the Hallyu Wave".  I can't see how their appearance on television would do something like that.  I'd watch them regardless if it damaged the wave or not.  I know most fans think that S.M. Entertainment is not behind every little fault the three members are experiencing simply because they aren't supposed to be messing with them, but if that were so...why couldn't they just let the members see how much they were making in the beginning?  That is what this was originally all about.  That and to give more leeway on their contracts.  And it would've saved everyone the trouble.

Is There Anything to Be Upset About?

Just as the title says, I am currently wondering to myself if there is really anything for me to be upset about.  "What is it?" you ask?  Well...

Last night, I read some incoming tweets saying that Telisha Shaw (one of the background dancers for JYJ's first world tour) changed her Twitter name from 'telishashaw' to 'telisu_official' (I think that's how it's spelled), and her username used to be 'telixiah'.  Apparently it is quite obvioius which member she has a liking for.  ^^;;  As usual, some fans got really upset, and some fans said they'd praise it if Junsu and Telisha actually dated.  Heh...I was actually one of the former.  Yes, I did get rather upset.  My reason:  Because she has a far better chance of actually dating him because she is in closer contact than any of the other Junsu-biased girls will ever be.  That, and I have a friend who is Junsu-biased, and it makes me feel sad that she'd never get to him if this is true.  However, with that last reason...she isn't as crazy-obsessed as I am, so she may not even care--which is a good thing I guess--unless she hides it so well.  I know alot of fans attach their bias' name to their username (i.e.- *insert member's name here* wifey) but I feel that this time around, I can see where the fans are coming from.  Heck, what would you do if it was YOUR bias that a famous lady--who is quite close to him--was attaching to her username on any website?  The only thing with that is that fans should speak out in a nice fashion.  That means no threatening Telisha's life or whatnot.  She's acutally a cool person (she even tweeted me!).  Thus I wonder to myself: "Why should I even be upset?  It's not Changmin she's after." 

My mother did say that this could've all been done just to get JYJ more publicity.  It may be bad, but to get their name known and stuff...and for fans to buy tickets to see if it's true.  Maybe she likes him like that, maybe she doesn't.  I know Junsu may never tell us anything about this.  I wonder if he even knows.  Ah...what do you think?  :o

Well, that is pretty much it for this post.  Sorry for the rant, but this is '~Myndless Thoughts~' after all.

Showing Love to My Other Favorite Asian Groups: Twelve Girls Band

Today I come with a group that is neither from Japan or South Korea.  These twelve (actually thirteen) lovely ladies hail from mainland China.  They are some of the finest ladies in the art of playing the traditional Chinese instruments, and the idea of forming a band came to one man with the inspiration of doing something like this.  They are supposed to be like an ensemble that you would have seen if you were living in the Tang Dynasty of ancient China.  I don't know how well-known they are, but they have toured the U.S. and have been in Japan for Budokan. 

The style of music that the Twelve Girls Band plays is mainly classical Chinese songs with a bit of a modern twist to it.  They do play a few Western songs as well, and those turn out nicely as well.  Take 'Clocks' for example.  I really like how it sounds...almost like the original from Coldplay. 

Credit: divedeepinside

My sister and I have collected 3 of their albums: Eastern Energy, Romantic Energy, and Freedom.  However, there are more albums out there that I have yet to collect.  I would recommend you listen to their musci as it is quite soothing.  Perfect for when you want to get away from all the stress, try something new, or simply jump out of Kpop for the day.  >_<  A few of my favorite songs from them would be:

• Alamuhan
• Carnival
• Clocks
• Dunhuang
• Forbidden City
• Freedom (a popular one)
• The Great Valley
• A Girl's Dream
• Horse Racing
• Jasmine
• Life on Clouds (makes you feel like you are flying through the clouds)
• Ruten
• Shangri-La
• Tang Court Ensemble
• Thanks for the Living Years

Well...that looks like a good chunk of the list of songs I have from them.  ^^;;  While most people may be a little leery of China right now, I don't think that should be any reason to not be loving some of the wonderful things to come out of this great nation. 

That's all for this post.  Peace out~!