K-POP, getting more famous in Europe and around the world.

Last June 10th and 11th, there was a big K-Pop concert in Paris.
Famous singers from SM(One of biggest entertainment companies in Korea) Girls generations, Super Junior, TVXQ, F(x), Shinee, etc were in Paris to do concert.

It was very meaningful concert proving Koran idols become famous world widely.

I belive all Korean lovers already know about this concert.

So for this post, I am going to introduce the behind story of the Paris concert for this post!!

After SM singers came back to Korea, some of them(Girl's generation, TVXQ, Super Junior, f(x)) showed up in the talk show(Noleowa) and taled about the concert and how hard they have trained to be singers.

They also revealed personal actions that their company(SM) prohibited.

1. Girl's generation SuYeong: She has been told not to mimick others in variety programs.

 

2. Girls generation Yulee: She used to overact in variety programs. so She was told not to do that. For the last time she danced very powerfly and funny.

3. Super Junior Eun Hyeok: He usually dances in Super Junior, so he was told to cover his eyes and not to speak in variety shows.

2011 Singapore-Incheon Business meeting / June 21 Singapore Amara Hotel.

I'm glade to post the news that there is 2011 Singapore-Incheon Business meeting in June 21, Singapore Amara Hotel.

 A trade delegation comprising of 10 Korean companies from various industries will be in Singapore to meet with Singapore companies to explore business opportunities. This one-to-one business matching session with Korean companies from diverse industries will be an excellent platform for you to explore business opportunities, exchange valuable experience with Korean business counterparts, as well as to network and establish contacts with industry professionals.

Following are company information:

If you want to join this meetig or have any queries please contact: Jessie Kim yskim@verticeglobal.com

Korea cosmetic recommendation - Laneige - 1

"Laneige"
It is one of brands of Amore Pacific(one of biggest Korea cosmetic company).
There are some brands in Amore Pacific. Laneige is specifically easy to access than other products due to its affordable price comparing to other brands such as Hera, Sulwhasoo.
I believe Laneige has a shop in Isetan Department store in Singapore.
Song Hye Gyo represents Laneige and when she visited Singapore last year, she had met fans there.

Laneige means "snow" in French.
It specifically targets 24-32 year old young ladies.

Laneige thinks "water" is important to keep healthy skin. They continuously study proper water for each skin types; That becomes Water Science Sytem of Laneige.

Water Science helpas develop skin care cosmetic to moisture skin and strengthen skin cell so help to have young and healthy skin.

I would like to introduce 4 fine cosmetics among many Laneige cosmetics.

For today, it is Laneige SUN BLOCK AQUA

Characteristcs:

It protects skin from strong ultraviolet rays and provide enough moisture to skin that is vulenerable to dry environment.

It is also not sticky so you can feel fresh when you apply it.

This sunblock includes Betaglucan, which helps to detox. It helps skin healthy.

How to use?

After you put on lotion/cream, take out about 0,4ml of sunblock and spread through face.

It is especially suitable for people spend much time in dry or air conditioning environment.

Korean culture explanation in Korea drama - The Greatest Love

These days, drama "The Greatest Love" became one of most popular dramas.

It is passing middle of its episode.

Cast, you may not familiar with actors or actress here.
Gong Hyo Jin as Goo Ae Jung
Cha Seung Won as Dokko Jin
Yoo In Na as Kang Se Ri
Yoon Kye Sang as Yoon Pil Joo

you might not be familiar with them. Gong Hyo Jin and Cha Seung Won used to be models. That is why they have such a fit body. :p
Yoon Kye Sang was a member of famous idol group GOD. After he quit GOD, he successfuly turn to actor.

Synopsis:
Ae Jung is a female band member who is already over the hill. Her image to people are pretty bad. In fact, she is kind and good, but misunderstanding and prejudice made her like that. On the other hand, Jin is one of best actors. His image is very good, but he is a bit troublesome character in real.
It is a story that Ae Jung and Jin meet and get close overcoming prejudice of people.
Also, Ae Jung enters a variety show to pretend marriage with the Yoon Pil Joo is a doctor of oriental medicine. He has no interest in the entertainment industry but meets Ae Jung by chance and falls for her.

I also enjoy watching this drama these days. waiting for wendesday and thursday.
While I watch on this drama, I notice sceanes that non Koreans might not understand.

# Episode 5.
Jin told Ae Jung that he like her, but Ae Jung refused him.

Jin was bit upset so threaten Ae Jung. In that scean, Jin talked about the novel "Dongbackkot" (Camelia flower)

This novel is written in 1936 by writer Kim Yu Jung.

It is well written novel and even posted in Middle school text book.

This is very famous novel that almost every Korean knows its story.  

It is a humorous story that 17-year-old girl like17-year-old boy in rural area.

Story: "Jumsun" and "I" lived in the same village. Jumsun continuously picked on I's rooster. "I" supposed it's because he didn't recieve potatoes that Jumsun offered. "I" didn't understand why Jumsun was so picky. One day, he found out that Jumsun's rooster was attacking his one and almost die. "I" was furious and hit Jumsun's rooster die. After then, "I" bursted out angry, worrying if his family's land would be taken out(Jumsun's father was a landlord). Jumsun told him that she's not going to tell his father so don't worry. Suddenly, "I" fell down in the middle of yellow camelia flower as if something push him.

Jin told Ae Jung metaphorically that he was going to find Ae Jung's rooster. That means he is going to find Ae Jung's weakness and picks on that to attract Ae Jung's mind.

Jin is so childish!! but it is also one of his charm :)

# Episode 8.

Jindalae kot(Azaleas)

After Pilju told Ae Jung he liked her. Jin was so worried if Ae Jung accepts him.
Therefore, Jin took Ae Jung to elementary school and confess that he got heart surgery.
He recited the poem "Jindalae Kot" at this time.

This poem is also very famous. It was written in 1925 by Kim So Wol.
This poem is famous for its beautiful words and irony.
Azelas bloom in spring beautifully. You can find those easily early in March.
Let's look into the poem(It can be bit awkward because of translation).

Azaleas

When you leave,
weary of me,
I'll bid you silent farewell

An armful of azaleas
culled from the hill
I'll strew over your path

Step after step
onthe flowers
Tread lightly, as you walk

When you leave,
weary of me,
I'll not shed a drop of tear.

Here, Jin showed his heart surgery scar.

He said his heart is Azaleas. In the poem, speaker said if you want to leave, you can leave. However, it is irony. In fact the speaker doesn't want her lover to leave.

That is what Jin wanted to say. :p He said he wondered if Ae Jung can leave him steping on his weak heart.

He basically threat Ae Jung not to leave. He asked her sympathy. Isn't he cute?

In The Greates Love, Jin metaphor his state to two flower and famous two literature.

I wonder which flower he will state again.

Next time, I'll come again to explain what ever comes out.

If you also have any question please reply to this post!

Today is Wendesday! I can't wait it will be on air!