K All Day

Since Exo’s Call Me Baby came out 2 years ago in March, it means that I’ve been into Kpop for 2 years now! That’s a lot for me because I get tired of things kind of quickly. So for my Kpop anniversary, I decided to do a all time top 12 favorite Kpop songs.

Even though I LOVE khiphop and krnb this list will just be Kpop. There are some songs that aren’t really kpop songs, but they are by Kpop groups. So does that count? Most songs on this list will be by Kpop groups anyways.

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12. Black Hole // Shinee

Ah, Shinee. You can always rely on them for delivering bops. This song was not a title track, but it was on the amazing View album. This song is so nice I love it. You can’t just help but dance and bob your head when listening to it.

11. Ah-Ah // Teen Top

Omg this album and song is amazing. Let’s just talk about the song for a minute. It’s catchy, quality content, the MV is so colorful, and they all look fine. Not to mention that the footwork is LITERALLY IMPOSSIBLE. So, how can you not love and stan this amazingly talented group.

10. Moonlight Sonata // Big Star

Okay I’m going to be honest. This is the only big star song that I listen to/know. I didn’t even watch the MV until I started writing this post even though it has been on my playlist for a few years. But I just had to put it on this list. This song is AMAZING and even though I don’t know them they deserve more love and recognition.

But listen to this song because it is so smooth and I cry every time I hear it. Side note but I like Baram cause he had a man bun in this music video.

9. Automatic // Red Velvet

This is true art right here. Not only is the MV aesthetic but the song itself sounds so aesthetic. Also, I really love the red album and their recent one. There is not much to say besides appreciate this master piece.

8. Ma Boy // Sistar19

The iconic body roll anthem of the century. Honestly, I cannot help but body roll to this song. Like how can you not? But their socks with heels kill me every time.

7. Playback // Playback

Is this socks with heels part 2? Hahaha I’m kidding. But, I’m so glad I randomly clicked on this when it was in my YouTube subscription page. But like this song is sooo good I practically know all the lyrics and the whole dance. Also it’s super catchy so go listen to it so it gets stuck in your head for the whole day.

6. Fly // Got7

This is honestly my favorite Got7 song. There would be more Got7 (and JYP artists) on this list, but JYP is too petty to allow his artists’ songs on Spotify. This song is perfection, so go listen to it and bless your ears.

5. Q&A // Seventeen

Oh this song is so cute I love it. Like you have s.coups, vernon, and woozi, and then you throw in Ailee with her amazing vocals. How can you not be shook by this song? Also, am I the only one who heard Vernon say “bagel bagel” or-

4. Honestly // Monsta X

This song still remains my favorite Monsta X song. I know their other songs are very different from this, but I just can’t help but love this song much. It’s just so beautiful with their their smooth vocals and Jooheon and IM’s rap. Ugh my heart.

3. Shall We Dance // HiNi

Is this considered Kpop? Welp I’m putting it on this list anyways. This song- ugh I can’t even describe. The music video is so simple, but that’s what I love about it. The song it self is hands down amazing. HiNi looks so cute, and she has such a unique voice that you never expected to come from her. So, I thank myself for randomly clicking on this song and discovering heaven.

2. Cypher Pt. 4 // BTS

I know this is only performed by the rap line (and occasionally Taehyung) but like this song is so lit, and that beat always kills me. I don’t really have much to say besides this is a real lit song but yeah…

1. Twenty-Four // EXO

Not really a

I just realized that most of these have an R&B or hiphop feel to them. Whoops…

Honorary Mentions

There are SO many songs I love. Here are some (a lot of) songs that made it to number 12.5 on my list.

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Updates

Wow I’m back and better than ever. Hahaha I’m kidding. I honestly really want to get back into blogging, but I feel like I’m going to get really busy soon. I’ve recently been thinking about my blog, so I wrote this when I had a little free time. I hope this isn’t, but I’m pretty sure this is just going to be a one time gig for now. I can’t really fully commit to a schedule or anything like that.

I almost watched 100 dramas, and I have a special post idea. Hopefully, you won’t see that post months from now. But, as previously mentioned I really got into the underground khh and krnb scene, so if you would like any posts on that I’m more than happy to do it. (If you want I can share my playlist that’s located on youtube.) I’m also into mainstream khh and krnb. (Oh and a little into k-indie.) Anyways if you have any suggestions of posts I’m open to anything.

IMPORTANT: Check out my twitter page! For some dramas I’ve watched/watching I have threads. On those threads you can find my own “live” thoughts while watching and screenshots. Go check it out (and my DMs are open lol.)

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Rating: 5/5 stars

 Background Information

Synopsis

A drama about a woman’s journey from a Koryeo commoner to the Yuan empress.

Cast

Ha Ji Won

Ji Chang Wook

Joo Jin Moo

Baek Jin Hee

Jin Yi Han

Non-Spoilers

Key Words

Historical, Romance, Action, OMG MY HEART, and Feelings

Review

This drama messes with my heart so much. I can’t even explain properly. I don’t know where to start. Let me tell you this is worth all 51 episodes. This was a big step for me as I’ve never watched a drama with this many episodes, but it was worth every episode. I get very distracted and give up on dramas very easily, but this kept my attention every minute. I did want to give up towards the end because everyone was being annoying, but if you’re like me and feel this way anytime throughout the drama, just finish it!

At first, like all historical dramas it is kind of confusing because names and historical events are thrown at your face, but stick to it! This drama changed my life, or my drama life at least. Since there were so many characters I see cast members of this drama in every drama I watch. Also, it took me quite a while to get over this drama. The OST is great too, I saved them all to my playlist…Okay I’m a little obsessed.

SPOILERS

REVIEW

Okay, this drama is literally life changing, but then again it was my longest drama that I’ve watched so far. I have so many emotional attachments to this drama even though I’ve finished this drama months ago.  Like now I compare or am always reminded of Empress Ki whenever I’m watching other dramas. I guess that just shows how amazing of a drama this was.

Of course I don’t remember as much or have as strong feelings anymore since I finished this drama quite a while ago, but I’ll  try my best to talk and go into as much detail as possible.

So I absolutely love the cast. Well, just the main characters because Chang Ji Wook and Ha Ji Won are my  absolute favs. But, I have a love hate relationship with all of the characters, like Nyang (Empress Ki). She can be so fierce and just an amazing strong female character, but other times she can be really weak and annoying. By the end of the series, I just concluded she is crazy and hopeless. Actually, by the end of the series,  I think everyone either ended up dead or crazy. Of course I loved the emperor. No matter how dense he was. (You know you love an actor when you can’t hate the actor’s character no matter what they do.)  I was watching this drama with my family, and they hated him. (I was so offended.) But, I loved the emperor even though he was dull. He added a comical side to the drama, making it more lighthearted between those dark, dramatic times.

There were many characters that I hated. (ie. the Empresses besides Empress Ki) But surprisingly, I really didn’t like Wang Yu. Like ever. I don’t know why. It might be because I loved the Emperor so much. It might be because he looked old. (Sorry I’m really judgmental when it comes to dramas. I can write a whole post about this.) I know a lot of people like him. My family really loved him for whatever reason.

This drama was really amazing though. The ending kind of left me hanging and filled with so many questions. What was that?! So who did she really love? Things like that. Good thing there was a special little episode which added more closure. (I noticed most kdramas have bad endings. Let me know if you know any dramas with good endings.)

This drama was always unpredictable. It wasn’t really cliche. Whenever I thought I could predict what would happen next, I was totally wrong. You really never know what’s going to happen. It’s crazy, I can’t even.

So wrapping up this review. This drama is amazing. Watch it. Grab some tissues.

Memorable Quotes

(I only took a few screenshots because I mostly watched this on the tv. Luckily, or there would be way too many screenshots.)

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Updates

Half of this post was written and was in my drafts for the longest time. Sorry for taking so long to post.

Excuse my grammar and spelling, I’m horrible at English. I say every time I will try to post more. But, this time I will promise to post whenever I can. School has been a lot. Okay I’ll stop lying. I’m just lazy. But, I’ve actually been watching a lot of dramas recently. I’ve actually ventured out more and have been watching more Asian dramas besides just kdramas. I’m also thinking about doing other posts besides just reviews, but they will involve Asian dramas.

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Rating: 5/5 stars

 Background Information

Synopsis

Cast

Yang Yang

Non-Spoilers

Key Words

Perfection, so cute, my heart, so many feels, refreshing, gaming

Review

Let me tell you, I think this has become my favorite drama of all time so far. That is hard to say considering how many dramas I have watched, but this drama is literally perfection. I might be a little biased because I’ve fallen in love with Yang Yang (actor who plays the male lead) through Whirlwind Girl. But, that is a story for another time.

This drama was just so adorable and refreshing. Love O2O made my day these past few days. Whenever I was watching I couldn’t stop smiling, my family thought I had a boyfriend or was going crazy. I don’t know if I’m going to watch the movie, but I’m definitely going to read the book soon! (Let me know if you want links to the English translations online. I can hook you up.)

This drama is definitely worth the watch. This is especially a great drama to watch if you have been watching a lot of serious melodramatic type dramas. Or you can just watch Love O2O whenever you feel like it.

Warning: Since this is a Chinese drama some characters will be dubbed. China is a huge populated country, so there are many dialects. Actors are dubbed over in China’s national language so everyone can understand. Zheng Shuang (Wei Wei) is the only one I know who is dubbed over. I honestly didn’t mind and got over it within a few episodes.

SPOILERS

REVIEW

Oh this drama was so perfect I don’t even know where to start. This drama was just so perfect and adorable. Throughout the series, you can see the characters develop so much, which made me even more attached to this drama.

The drama was probably so good because it was written by the same writer of Boss & Me (which I loved). I think Love O2O has a cuter more innocent vibe. Boss & Me was very cute, but I think it had a more serious vibe, since it took place in a professional serious type of setting. Where as Love O2O took place in college, and the characters are younger and not as mature, I guess you can say. I’ll start off with the characters, their relationships, and then things that I think would have made the drama even better.

So our main guy, Xiao Nai. I literally cannot come up with one flaw of his character. He is so perfect. Not only is he good looking, but he is intelligent and has a good personality. His relationship with Wei Wei was his first, but it definitely didn’t seem like it. He was just doing everything right. He made sure Wei Wei ate, was healthy, gave her plenty of compliments, didn’t look at any other girls, always looked out for her, and made sure she was happy. Like where can I find a Xiao Nai?

On to our female lead Wei Wei. I heard Wei Wei was portrayed as an innocent girl, and I think Zheng Shuang did a great job on that. You can really see her character develop. At first, she was super innocent and shy. As the story goes along she matures and has this strong side to her, but she still maintains this innocent aura.

On to the side characters. Okay *takes a deep breath* I definitely didn’t like some of the side characters as much. Especially Cao Guang and Zhen Shao Xiang. They really got on my nerves the whole drama, even towards the ending where they made up. Cao Guang was just so immature. If you like someone, why would you act like that to them? Zhen Shao Xiang was just as annoying, creating unnecessary problems. I also was a little annoyed with Er Xi. Like I get how she can feel like a shadow next to Wei Wei, but getting angry at her won’t solve anything. I’m mostly just mad because she threw that SpongeBob cake.

Let me just write a paragraph about Xiao Nai and Wei Wei’s relationship. It was perfect. There was so much trust and loyalty between them. People tried to break them up and cause misunderstandings, but there relationship was so strong it was impossible. Especially Xiao Nai, girls tried to go to him and sabotage their relationship making Wei Wei look bad, but he believed and trusted in her. None of those things affected them, if it did, it made their relationship even stronger.

I guess to be very nit picky there are a few things that I would change or didn’t really like. First of all, Zheng Shuang’s kisses. I gave her a chance because she was supposed to be super innocent, but she just stood there like a rock. The ending was okay. I could live with it, but of course I wanted more. I wish I could’ve seen the wedding at least, especially since Wei Wei looked so beautiful in the traditional robes.

But to end on a good note, this drama is PERFECTION.

Memorable Scenes

May Contain Spoilers

(I took 159 screenshots while watching this drama. Eek. You wouldn’t need to watch the drama if you jut looked at my screenshots.)

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Updates

Hello! It has been forever. I have been planning to post for months now. I just haven’t found the time to write. I’ve made modifications and updated some of my pages! Please let me know if there are any grammar or spelling mistakes because I didn’t read this over. I wanted to get it posted as soon as possible.

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I plan to update more often. Stay tuned!

Hello! I have a new tumblr dedicated specifically for studying, so if you’re interested go follow me there! 

I’m learning Korean and I bet you’re interested or learning it too. Learning a new language isn’t easy, and it can get quite pricey. So I’ve compiled a list of FREE resources just for you! Good luck on learning Korean!

Websites:

Course type sites:

SNU Click Me

This is my favorite course type website even though I’ve only done two lessons. I’m more of a textbook type person, but I really love this website.

Sogang

Many people like this course or recommend it. I’ve never used it, but there are many good lessons you can use for practicing and learning new words.

KBS Learn Korean

There are two parts. One for beginners and the other for more advanced learners. However, this is more geared towards people traveling to Korea. This is still a great website to use for learning vocabulary.

The course can be viewed in different languages not just English!

Pathway to Korean

They have many units and lessons, I haven’t used it, but I checked it out. Let me know what you think of it!

Berkeley Language: Korean 10

For more advanced/intermediate speakers.

 Practice & Reading Sites:

Tip: After learning Korean it is important to read everything! Even if you don’t understand it is good to practice reading and getting used to talking in Korean. Did that make sense?

Indiana Hangul - Has easy vocabulary for each character in the Hangul alphabet

Great for beginners to practice reading! I love this site!

Fresh Korean - worksheets for practicing reading and writing

English Play - Great website to practice reading and learning new vocabulary since their posts are translated in both English and Korean.

Tip: You will have to turn off adblocker to view the posts

The Korean Thoughts - Has a few posts for practicing reading/writing.

KLEC: Pictorials - Good for practicing!

Korean Comics 

I love this website. It is so cute and great for beginners. There is even a vocabulary page for the words you might have not known that were mentioned in the comics.

Digital Dialects

If you’re more of a game type of person or just want a fun break from word filled pages, check out this website!

Blog

A blog from another self studying learner who also has many resources linked too!

Naver

Naver is basically the Korean Google. I love it so much, it is way better than google. It is great to practice Korean. I can’t wait ‘till I’m fluent in Korean, so I can actually use my Naver account that is SO pretty.

They also have apps!

Naver Jr 

This site is my bestfriend. They have books, games, everything. I love it.

Free Online Textbooks:

Tip: You don’t have to print out the whole textbook, but for the worksheet pages I recommend printing out just those pages (or any other pages you want), so you can actually fill in the problems and visually see the answers, not just in your head.

Tip: If you go on google books and search and (text)book you’re interested in it will show MANY pages as a preview which you can use those pages for examples/practice!

Korean From Zero

This is my FAVORITE resource! I use this for pretty much all my lessons. This textbook is also like a workbook they have many practice problems! They also have a website with the same lessons that are included in the textbook and audio files for pronunciation. 

KLEC Textbooks

They have two textbooks. I like these textbooks because it isn’t so serious and filled with boring text. There are cute comics in each lesson, which is great for practicing reading.

Korean Seoul National University Textbook

This is more of a workbook to me which I love. I’d rather fill out a lot of worksheets than read all day! It is slightly older, but it is still amazing!

Links to textbooks

Apps:

Memrise

This is the app I used to learn Hangul! (It is also a website)

Eggbun

Oh I like this app so much, it’s so cute. They give you a few lessons from each chapter, but the rest of the lessons you have to pay from. I recommend this site for beginners who already know Hangul. But check this app out. I love it so much!

Tip: On the front/home page you can see there are flashcards for each lesson. The flashcards include ALL the words that were learned during the lesson. It just won’t have a detailed explanation like the lesson did. But if you’re cheap like me and really like this app, make sure to check out the home page section.

Webtoons

This is great for reading in an enjoyable way! They also have a full English version, where the webtoons are translated.

Tip: Just look up webtoons on the internet and there will be so many sites to practice reading in a fun way!

Pororo

Pororo Flashcards! Sorry I’m still a child.

6000 Words

I live by this app! The cover is very unappealing, but the app is amazing. (The actually content in the app isn’t as unappealing) I really love this app because you can choose which words you want to learn and how you want to learn!

Korean Princess

I don’t know why I haven’t heard of this app before! It is amazing. This app is mostly for those learning Hangul, but it also has vocabulary words!

They also have a Japanese version for those interested in learning Japanese!!

Captain Korean

This is by the same company as Korean Princess, but it is for those who already know Hangul and I love it so much!

Naver Dictionary

You never know when this will come in handy! It also serves as a translator.

Look up 동화 for children’s Korean books

Videos:

Sweet and Tasty TV

I love her videos and she is the only Youtuber I watch for Korean videos. (I’m not much of a video learner type of person.)

Learn 50 Vocab words in a day

I really like using this method to study new words.

Tips for learning Korean

This video was REALLY helpful

Tips:

Use a notebook for all your notes and vocabulary, so you can refer back to them later and have it all in one place.

I like to have loose papers to use for practice and I store them in a folder.

LEARN HANGUL FIRST! (It is actually pretty easy to learn)

Try to have a studying schedule. I have a lot of free time so I study every other day.

Make flashcards. Online and/or offline. If you do offline flashcards keep them together in a ring, and then when you for sure know the word you can through that word away.

I’ve compiled different school masterposts, articles, and posts and organized them here. Most of the methods are ones that personally work for me or I like. However, I linked other masterposts that show many methods and tips that work for different people. Let’s become better students together!

UPDATED: 08/16/16

General School Help/Tips:

Sending Emails to Teachers

How to write long essays/papers

Reading long textbook passages

Managing Stress During Exams

Becoming Productive

Overcoming Procrastination 

26 Reminders for going to school like a badass

Avoiding Failure

School Tip Infographics

13 Back to School Hacks [Article]

33 Things High School Serniors Wish They Knew As Freshmen [Article]

Scholarships Masterpost

Organization:

Bullet Journals

Basic Bullet Journal Need to Knows

Page Ideas (2)(3)

Bullet Journal Masterpost

Organization Tips

An organized study space [Article]

Taking Notes:

Taking Notes From a Textbook

Taking Notes

Maintaining Your Notes - I really want to try this method cause I’m a perfectionist!!

Taking Notes During Lectures 

Masterpost - Shows different note taking methods

Studying:

How to Study Like A Straight A Student

9 Weird Study Tips

How to study from the lazy perspective

Choosing the right study spot

Snacks for when studying  [Website]

Course/Class Specific Help & Resources:

My Learning Korean Masterpost

Learning Korean - Resources/Apps

Learn Korean Masterpost

Math Calculators [Website]

Graphing Calculator [Website]

Tip of my tongue [Website]

PaperRater - Grades & Proofreads papers [Website]

Crash Course - Helpful Videos in many subjects [Videos]

Write to get a kitten [Website]

Best Website for those mandatory reads [Website]

Break Time!

Hobby Masterlist

Sound of a coffee shop

The SUPER bored masterlist

Watch Asian Dramas on these websites (x)(x)(x)(x)

Read this Koreaboo’s blog about kpop and kdramas

See which Asian dramas and movies I’ve watched

Useful Apps (All apps are free unless otherwise stated):

Paper by 53 - Note taking app (Have not tried it yet)

Notability - For note taking, but a paid app

30/30 - Time management

Habitica - Stay motivated to complete tasks through this app

FocasNow- Pomodoro app that grows plants while completing tasks (Trouble logging in works fine otherwise)

Forest - The paid version of FocusNow, but it is free on the computer.

Other Resources:

To spice up those basic google slides

Alternative to buying expensive textbooks

An amazing studyblr

This studygram