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July 22, 2019 - Bassist of CNBLUE, Lee Jung Shin released this beautiful piece, Blue Orion.

It's a Boice culture to have a soft spot for Jungshin. Everyone was listening to this song yesterday. Everyone was hyping Jungshin's solo despite FNC not dropping the MV. 

I'm always proud of him no matter what he does because he always tries his best. He really improved a lot, from his infamous 'KBSseu Fighting!' until last year when he sang Japanese song live. I don't remember whether he sang Blue Orion during his fan meetings last year or not. He hit those high notes comfortably. This is Jungshin, ya'll, the tallest celebrity in FNC Entertainment and the bassist of CNBLUE.

I have said this before, on my previous Tumblr account, that the songs from CNBLUE's Kang Minhyuk's Japanese album will make your heart feel giddy. His soft voice and the songs fit perfectly.

His album, On the Cheek, was released last March 13, 2019. I wasn't able to listen to the album then. It was my first time hearing the songs today. And I chose this as my favorite one. 

Out of all members of Super Junior, I know Heechul the most. There was a phase when I kept on watching his videos both compilations and appearances in variety shows. I love his tactics on variety shows. He never fails to make me laugh. But the thing is I know him as a variety show person and not as a Super Junior member or a singer. I could honestly say I hardly notice him during Super Junior performances before.

However, I came across a video of him singing. Mostly were from Knowing Bros. There was a segment in that show that they would sing (aside from the singing adlibs of Heechul when he's excited lol). I was shocked to know he has that kind of voice. Ballad suits his voice well. I then began searching for his songs: M&D, Universe Cowards, parts in every SuJu songs, and covers. I was at awe every time I hear him sing. Singing Heechul is very different from normal Heechul. I even thought he was a rapper in SuJu! (Wait, was he? Does SuJu have a rapper line???)

What caught me was when he was singing the high parts and some ad-libs in Evanesce (dude, this song is heaven) and when he covered Yesung's part in Walkin' during Super Show 6. Let's not forget Sweet Dreams and Falling Blossoms. Universe Cowards' live performance of Falling Blossoms in Knowing Bros is still the best for me, especially when Heechul sang the line, I'm afraid, I felt goosebumps when I first heard it.

Heechul may be a psycho but he is a hard working celebrity. 

Somi... My dear, Somi finally debuted as a solo artist!

I first learned about Somi through Sisters Slam Dunk 2. She was the youngest member of the group there, Unnies and also known to be a member of I.O.I. before the project group disbanded in early 2017. During the opening episode of SSD2, there was a clip of Somi with IOI members at their last concert. She mentioned there she doesn't know what will happen to her three to four years later. She was 16 years old then. 

There were times she cried during the vocalization. The show's vocal instructor was able to catch the trouble she is having every time she sings. Some somehow overcame this and was able to sing the SSD2 songs really well. She even produced the rap part of Lalala Song along with 2NE1's Minzy who was also a member Unnies. I started to like Some from this show and always watch out for her projects.

She joined various shows and even was a featured artist of some songs. Still, she hasn't officially debuted yet.

2018 came and Somi left JYPE. I'm glad she did because the solo artists there aren't given the promotions they deserve. Somi then signed to The Black Label. Teddy will be handling her. I don't really like Teddy's songs, especially his new releases. Too EDM and it is not my genre. So I was quite reluctant about Somi joining the label. But here she goes, slaying this EDM track, Birthday.

On 2017, she said she doesn't know what will happen to her three to four years later. On June 13, 2019, two years after, she officially debuted as a solo artist with two songs she happily participated in composing and writing. 

She has now a reality show under Dingo's channel called Follow Somi. Episode 1 was aired last night and I learned Somi composed and wrote Outta My Head years ago. Somi said she cried when she and Teddy were recording the song. She also cried when she was finally watching her music video. I guess she wasn't able to grasp her solo debut that time but GURLLL SHE FINALLY DEBUTED!

And her songs are really great, especially Outta My Head.

Here's her solo debut song, Birthday. Just like what she said, she wasn't able to promote herself well in the public for years so the public only knows her color from IOI and variety shows. She added she doesn't want to get away from the color, thus this song. 

Let me share my favorite song of N.Flying. This is from their project single which was released last January. 

Trivia: N.Flying debuted in 2013 in Japan and 2015 in South Korea. At first, the band composed of four members. But in 2017, another vocalist was added. I think they gain more attention after that since the new member appeared on PD101 Season 2. In late 2018, their bassist was caught up with misunderstandings and controversies. He chose to leave the band. This was heartbreaking since he has been with their label for around 10 years. The band continued with their schedule and release the 2nd project single, Fly High. The songs in this single are really good but I'll share this song today.

I'm sharing this song today because N.Flying will be coming back with a new album that is expected to be released today.

This song has given N.Flying what they deserve. This song was released as the title track of Fly High Project #2 last January 2, 2019. Rooftop was first released on the Soundcloud of the band's leader and vocalist, Seunghyub. It has received good feedback that the band performed it live during their Japan promotions last year. The agency heard the song and decided to release it officially, thus the album. 

Bands in Korea are underrated. The songs of this album are good but I did not expect anything from the general public of South Korea. However, one day after N.Flying was done with their promotions, someone posted the song on a known web site in South Korea. The song has been noticed and then on, was charted on Korea's music sites. 

I still remember the hype of N.Fias when the song kept on charting. The rank kept on increasing. It was one Sunday of February when Rooftop entered Melon Top 100. When I woke up, the song went on Top 50. Days after, the song ranked first in Bugs chart. I'm in tears after seeing it myself. Then on, we kept on checking the charts. (I can still remember Hun's reaction when he saw the song charted first.) When the song charted first in all music sites, we call this all-kill, everyone celebrated. It was overwhelming. And I'm not even an N.Fia! But I know N. Flying since pre-debut (I'm a Boice of 7 years). (And I heard Seunghyub cried.)

Their agency FNC, then, brought N.Flying back to music shows. On March 5, they got their first win on The Show. Everyone, not only N.Flying and N.Fias, who knew the band was celebrating. I was crying as I checked all the tweets about the win. N.Flying went through a lot that they deserve more love from the world. 

I could share everything about this but it'll be too long. Let me just say N.Flying's drummer, Jaehyun's crying face has been displayed on New York Times Square along with the back of their fellow agency artist, SF9's Rowoon who was also crying as he hugged Jaehyun. And Seunghyub choked back his tears when he saw N.Fias crying as he gave his winning speech.

I only started watching Who Are You: School 2015 last Monday. 

The last K-drama I watched that has a deep story was Reply 1988 and that was 2016. I'm not really into K-dramas but since my favorite variety show is on hiatus, I have nothing to watch. WAY appeared on my Youtube feed and decided to watch it since it was Sungjae's drama.

When Sungjae first appeared on the drama, I can't stop laughing. Little did I know that will be the last time I will be laughing that hard throughout the drama. All episodes are painful to watch. My heart just breaks every time I watched it. I have to stop watching and do another stuff so I could get myself together. I want to hug each character (except for Kang Soyoung. This kid! I still don't know why she is this bully. What's wrong with her???) because their pain is so hard to bring. 

I admire the strength of Eunbi for facing her challenges. I must say you could really get through everything if you know there will be people who will stick with you until the end. Eunbi found people who will be with her no matter what happens. That's how she managed to pretend to be Eunbyul. I can't wait to finish the drama. I need to finish it today when I got home.

Can I talk about my biased feelings over Gong Taekwang? Taekwang deserves some love. Why is he the second lead?! This got to be the most painful second lead I know. All he did was understand Eunbi and be with her even if he knew Eunbi is eyeing over Han Yian. (My heart is breaking as I write this. I want to save Taekwang. His heart broke already when he was young. All he needs is love!)

Today's the birthday of Yook Sungjae!

Sungjae may appear as dumb as he is on the shows, with or without BTOB but he is really witty. His variety show skills are impressive.

Let's not talk about his skills. His skills are given. Let's talk about the love he gives to his members. I may be a new Melody but I've seen all of their reality shows. And I saw how tsundere Sungjae is. He is a bully kid. (Poor Changsub for being always the target). But the thing is his older brothers adore him. They would not adore him that much if they hate him for being a bully. I could say sometimes it's annoying but that's him. That is Sungjae. You just have to accept him as he is and you wouldn't find him annoying at all. There are times I want to hit him for being mean to Changsub (I'm an Omega, FYI) but I know he is just playing around. I actually find it cute whenever he is sulky because no one wants to play with him. 

Sungjae cherishes his members. Him being busy and all but still helps his members is one thing. Sending love to this guy because he deserves all the love in the world.

Anyway, I chose this song today because I really think this genre fits Sungjae. I can understand why he chose this song for Piece of BTOB project. He enjoys this kind of songs like how Changsub enjoys rock ballads.

Happy Birthday, Sungjae-ya! 

PS. I saw his birthday ad last night when I checked Beatcom 92. I was confused at first because I'm seeing Sungjae and not a shampoo product.